[Congressional Record Index (1998)]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY related term(s) Corporations
Addresses
Antitrust in the Digital Age: Senator Hatch, S416-S418 [5FE]
Electric Power Industry Deregulation: Anthony J. Alexander, E220
[25FE]
National Defense Industrial Association James Forrestal Memorial
Award: Senator Stevens, S4635 [11MY]
Protection of Enrollees in Managed Health Care Plans and HMO's:
Beverly L. Malone, S11542 [6OC]
Role of Labor in the Global Economy: John J. Sweeney, AFL-CIO, E150
[11FE]
Amendments
Bankruptcy: reform laws (H.R. 3150), H4374 [10JN], H4394 [10JN],
H4397 [10JN], H4398 [10JN], H4400 [10JN], H4402 [10JN], H4403
[10JN], H4404 [10JN], H4406 [10JN], H4407 [10JN], H4408 [10JN],
H4409 [10JN]
------ reform laws (H.R. 3150), consideration (H. Res. 462), H4352
[10JN]
Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns
With the People's Republic of China (House, Select): establish
(H. Res. 463), consideration (H. Res. 476), H4746 [18JN]
Community Services Block Grant Program: reauthorize and amend (S.
2206), S9067 [27JY]
------ reauthorize and amend (S. 2206), H7620 [14SE]
Computers: encourage disclosure and exchange of information
relative to the year 2000 problem (S. 2392), S11053 [28SE],
S11056 [28SE], S11062 [28SE], S11065 [28SE]
Copyrights: duration of protection (H.R. 2589), H1447 [24MR], H1448
[24MR], H1465 [25MR], H1466 [25MR], H1468 [25MR]
------ duration of protection (S. 505), S11794 [7OC]
Courts: product liability reform (S. 648), S7565 [7JY], S7584
[7JY], S7598 [7JY], S7683 [8JY], S7684 [8JY], S7685 [8JY], S7686
[8JY], S7690 [8JY], S7692 [8JY], S7884 [9JY]
Developing countries: denial of benefits under the Generalized
System of Preferences to countries that violate intellectual
property rights (S. Con. Res. 124), S12467 [14OC]
Electronic commerce: recognize digital and other forms of
authentication as an alternative to existing paperbased methods
and establish uniform national framework for electronic
authentication (S. 2107), S12627 [15OC], S12628 [15OC], S12656
[15OC]
Employment: minimum wage and overtime exemptions for certain
employees (H.R. 2888), H4332 [9JN], H4474 [10JN], H4475 [10JN]
Financial institutions: increase competition in the financial
services sector (H.R. 10), H1337 [19MR], H1644 [26MR], H2708
[30AP], H3106 [12MY], H3143 [13MY], H3173 [13MY], H3182 [13MY],
H3192 [13MY], H3195 [13MY], H3204 [13MY], H3209 [13MY], H3213
[13MY], H3214 [13MY], H3218 [13MY], H3220 [13MY], H3221 [13MY]
------ increase competition in the financial services sector (H.R.
10), S11353 [2OC], S11912 [8OC], S12129 [9OC], S12205 [9OC],
S12207 [9OC]
Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track
procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), H8529 [23SE]
----- establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for
future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), consideration (H. Res.
553), H8764 [25SE]
Government: procure from the private sector the goods and services
necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (S. 314), S9505
[30JY]
Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional
deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R.
3534), H3107 [12MY], H3229 [13MY], H3430 [19MY], H3432 [19MY],
H3436 [19MY], H3443 [19MY], H3446 [19MY]
------ reduce Federal paperwork burden relative to small businesses
(H.R. 3310), H1552 [25MR], H1572 [26MR], H1578 [26MR]
------ reform regulatory process (S. 981), S402 [4FE]
Health: liability protection for suppliers of raw material and
component parts to medical device manufacturers (H.R. 872),
H6745 [29JY]
------ protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R.
4250), H6187 [22JY], H6283 [23JY], H6295 [23JY], H6382 [24JY]
Immigration: increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers
and expand education and training opportunities for U.S.
students and workers (S. 1723), S4966 [18MY], S4967 [18MY],
S4978 [18MY], S4979 [18MY], S4981 [18MY], S4989 [18MY], S4992
[18MY], S5025 [18MY], S5026 [18MY], S5027 [18MY]
----- increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and
protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (H.R. 3736), H6698
[29JY], H6820 [30JY]
------ increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and
protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (H.R. 3736), H8529
[23SE], H8591 [24SE] increase number of temporary visas for
skilled workers and protect similarly qualified U.S. workers
(H.R. 3736), consideration (H. Res. 513), H8578 [24SE]
IRS: restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), S4209 [4MY], S4366 [5MY],
S4380 [6MY], S4390 [6MY], S4397 [6MY], S4401 [6MY], S4402 [6MY],
S4405 [6MY], S4415 [6MY], S4428 [6MY], S4429 [6MY], S4443 [6MY],
S4444 [6MY], S4445 [6MY], S4446 [6MY], S4447 [6MY], S4455 [7MY],
S4460 [7MY], S4464 [7MY], S4468 [7MY], S4473 [7MY], S4474 [7MY],
S4478 [7MY], S4483 [7MY], S4484 [7MY], S4485 [7MY], S4486 [7MY],
S4487 [7MY], S4506 [7MY], S4510 [7MY], S4512 [7MY], S4514 [7MY],
S4517 [7MY], S4518 [7MY], S4519 [7MY], S4543 [7MY], S4544 [7MY],
S4545 [7MY], S4546 [7MY]
Japan: access of U.S. business to photographic film and paper
markets (S. Con. Res. 88), S8412 [16JY], S8421 [16JY]
Major League Baseball: application of antitrust laws (S. 53), S9475
[30JY], S9494 [30JY]
Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to
salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (S. 852), S11353
[2OC], S11356 [2OC], S11389 [2OC], S11393 [2OC]
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument: expeditious completion
of acquisition of private mineral interests (S. 638), S8533
[17JY]
NIST: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1274), S12210 [9OC], H10731
[13OC]
NLRB: treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees
(H.R. 3246), H1619 [26MR]
Political campaigns: protect individuals from having their money
involuntarily collected and used for politics by a corporation
or labor organization (S. 1663), S906 [24FE], S907 [24FE], S908
[24FE], S933 [24FE], S938 [24FE], S939 [24FE], S940 [24FE],
S1000 [25FE], S1016 [25FE], S1017 [25FE], S1019 [25FE], S1021
[25FE], S1022 [25FE], S1023 [25FE], S1024 [25FE]
Small Business Investment Act: technical corrections (H.R. 3412),
S11185 [30SE], S11203 [30SE]
Space policy: encourage the development of a commercial space
industry (H.R. 1702), S9479 [30JY], S9515 [30JY]
------ encourage the development of a commercial space industry
(H.R. 1702), S12064 [8OC]
Sports: reform unfair and anticompetitive practices in professional
boxing (S. 2238), S12054 [8OC]
Taxation: increase amount which may be contributed to defined
contribution pension plans (S. 1856), S10245 [11SE]
------ treatment of Internet and interactive computer service
commerce (S. 442), S11052 [28SE], S11130 [29SE], S11324 [2OC],
S11347 [2OC], S11348 [2OC], S11349 [2OC], S11453 [5OC], S11454
[5OC], S11458 [5OC], S11462 [5OC], S11466 [5OC], S11470 [5OC],
S11474 [5OC], S11478 [5OC], S11482 [5OC], S11486 [5OC], S11490
[5OC], S11491 [5OC], S11492 [5OC], S11496 [5OC], S11497 [5OC],
S11572 [6OC], S11575 [6OC], S11600 [6OC], S11601 [6OC], S11605
[6OC], S11609 [6OC], S11628 [6OC], S11651 [7OC], S11652 [7OC],
S11656 [7OC], S11657 [7OC], S11659 [7OC], S11660 [7OC], S11670
[7OC], S11675 [7OC], S11676 [7OC], S11677 [7OC], S11679 [7OC],
S11687 [7OC], S11688 [7OC], S11716 [7OC], S11717 [7OC], S11721
[7OC], S11725 [7OC], S11729 [7OC], S11737 [7OC], S11745 [7OC],
S11753 [7OC], S11761 [7OC], S11768 [7OC], S11770 [7OC], S11776
[7OC], S11784 [7OC], S11785 [7OC], S11789 [7OC], S11793 [7OC],
S11794 [7OC], S11796 [7OC], S11802 [7OC], S11847 [8OC], S11848
[8OC], S11851 [8OC], S11853 [8OC]
Telecommunications: promote competition and privatization in
satellite communications (H.R. 1872), H2737 [30AP], H2817 [5MY],
H2835 [6MY], H2840 [6MY], H2849 [6MY], H2850 [6MY]
Telephones: strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the
slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (S. 1618),
S4691 [12MY], S4694 [12MY], S4702 [12MY], S4733 [12MY], S4737
[12MY]
Tobacco products: tobacco industry liability settlement relative to
health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices (S.
1415), S5027 [18MY], S5034 [19MY], S5095 [19MY], S5116 [19MY],
S5121 [19MY], S5135 [19MY], S5136 [19MY], S5140 [19MY], S5168
[20MY], S5192 [20MY], S5194 [20MY], S5238 [20MY], S5239 [20MY],
S5335 [21MY], S5336 [21MY], S5338 [21MY], S5341 [21MY], S5342
[21MY], S5544 [2JN], S5551 [2JN], S5575 [2JN], S5626 [4JN],
S5643 [4JN], S5652 [4JN], S5702 [5JN], S5703 [5JN], S5704 [5JN],
S5705 [5JN], S5706 [5JN], S5708 [5JN], S5709 [5JN], S5710 [5JN],
S5711 [5JN], S5712 [5JN], S5713 [5JN], S5717 [5JN], S5718 [5JN],
S5719 [5JN], S5720 [5JN], S5721 [5JN], S5722 [5JN], S5724 [5JN],
S5727 [5JN], S5728 [5JN], S5729 [5JN], S5730 [5JN], S5731 [5JN],
S5800 [9JN], S5801 [9JN], S5802 [9JN], S5810 [9JN], S5818 [9JN],
S5862 [9JN], S5906 [9JN], S5915 [9JN], S5925 [9JN], S5934 [9JN],
S5943 [9JN], S5953 [9JN], S5962 [9JN], S5971 [9JN], S5981 [9JN],
S6012 [10JN], S6030 [10JN], S6031 [10JN], S6054 [10JN], S6057
[10JN], S6058 [10JN], S6059 [10JN], S6061 [10JN], S6064 [10JN],
S6109 [10JN], S6110 [10JN], S6141 [11JN], S6170 [11JN], S6176
[11JN], S6206 [11JN], S6207 [11JN], S6216 [11JN], S6225 [11JN],
S6234 [11JN], S6244 [11JN], S6253 [11JN], S6254 [11JN], S6256
[11JN], S6271 [11JN], S6324 [15JN], S6341 [15JN], S6373 [16JN],
S6383 [16JN], S6425 [16JN], S6441 [17JN], S6472 [17JN], S6498
[17JN]
Trademark Law Treaty: implementation (S. 2193), S10603 [18SE]
Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights
relative to private mortgage insurance (S. 318), S8261 [15JY],
S8268 [15JY], H5727 [16JY]
World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty:
limitations on copyright liability relative to material online
(S. 2037), S4885 [14MY], S4921 [14MY]
World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms
Treaty: limitations on copyright liability relative to material
online (S. 2037), S4885 [14MY], S4921 [14MY]
Analyses
Bankruptcy Reform Act (H.R. 3150), E87 [4FE]
Communications Satellite Competition and Privatization Act (H.R.
1872): Section 641 Relative to Direct Access, H2833 [6MY]
Comprehensive Electricity Competition Act (S. 2287), S7951 [10JY]
Copyright Compulsory License Improvement Act (H.R. 3210), E163-E165
[12FE]
Encryption Protects the Rights of Individuals From Violation and
Abuse in Cyberspace Act (S. 2067), S4723-S4725 [12MY]
Establish minimum standards of fair conduct in franchise sales and
franchise business relationships (H.R. 4841), E2172-E2174 [14OC]
Financial Services Act (H.R. 10): Committee on Banking and
Financial Services (House) and Committee on Commerce (House)
(excerpts), E950 [22MY]
Internet Tax Freedom Act (H.R. 4105), E1288-E1290 [14JY]
Patient Protection Act (H.R. 4250), E1402-E1418 [23JY]
Product Liability Reform Act (S. 648), S7530 [7JY]
Software Trade Secrets Protection Act (S. 1692), S1158-S1160 [27FE]
Trademark Act Technical Corrections (S. 2192), S6573 [18JN]
Trademark Law Treaty Implementation (S. 2193), S6576-S6579 [18JN]
Year 2000 Information Disclosure Act (H.R. 4355), H6875-H6877 [31JY]
Year 2000 Information Disclosure Act (S. 2392), E2017-E2020 [10OC]
Appendices
Effects of Supermajority Requirements on State Economic Performance,
H2149 [22AP]
Appointments
Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns
With the People's Republic of China (House, Select), H4901
[22JN]
Conferees: H.R. 2281, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, H8507
[23SE]
------ H.R. 2676, IRS Restructuring and Reform Act, S4841 [13MY],
H3938 [22MY]
------ H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act, H9150 [28SE]
------ H.R. 3150, Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act, S10787 [23SE]
------ S. 2206, Community Opportunities, Accountability, and
Training and Educational Services Act, S10633 [18SE], H8602
[24SE]
National Skill Standards Board, S5401 [22MY]
Articles and editorials
Abuses Are Cited in Trade of Money for U.S. Residence, S4987 [18MY]
Admitting More Immigrants Would Provide More Workers, S2717 [27MR]
After-School Crime Busting, S6142 [11JN]
At 7\1/2\ Cents a Minute, Who Cares if You Can't Hear a Pin Drop?,
S3210 [3AP]
Bankruptcy Bill Deserves Support--Measure Aims To Bolster Notion of
Personal Responsibility for Finances, E1516 [3AU]
Beijing Continued Arms Sales to Pakistan, H6093 [22JY]
Best Deal?--Plan McConnell Backs Brings in Quick Cash, but Would
Ultimately Kill Off Small Farms, S6461 [17JN]
Big No to Sweatshops, H2864 [6MY]
Billion-Dollar Blunders Hide Tobacco Deal's Flaws, S2858 [31MR]
Blowing Smoke, E842 [13MY]
Boy, 11, Dies in Gun Mishap, S8628 [21JY]
Boy Paralyzed in Gun Accident--Cousin, 9, Mistakenly Thought He
Removed Bullets, S8628 [21JY]
Breaking Comsat's Hold, E908 [20MY]
Cable's Cash Cow Operators Pad Channel List To Pad Bills, S8753
[22JY]
Callers Fall Victim to Telecom War, Complaints of Slamming, Phony
Charges Skyrocket, S4686 [12MY]
CBOT Looks Back and Forward at 150, S4746 [12MY]
Chicken Feed--Minimum Wage Is Up, But a Fast-Food Chain Notices
Little Impact--Economic Boom Lifts Profit--Firm's Main Problem
Is Hiring, Retraining People--Pressures on Job Are Rising, S55
[27JA]
Child Shot While Playing With Gun, S8628 [21JY]
China, After Request From U.S., Searches for Campaign Donor, H3661
[21MY]
China Conducted Test as Clinton Visited, H6093 [22JY]
City Where Business and Philanthropy Flourish, S9798 [1SE]
Clinton Says Lippo Letter Didn't Sway Hanoi Policy, H3658 [21MY]
Clinton Ties to Russian Visitor Questioned, H3658 [21MY]
Clinton's Switch on Fast-Track a Puzzling Political Maneuver, E1484
[30JY]
Closing the Skills Gap, S2244 [19MR]
Commerce Dept. Queried on Lippo, Vietnam Policy, H3655 [21MY]
Common Ground on Patient Rights Hides a Chasm, H7002 [4AU], H7563
[10SE]
Congress Weighs Sugar, H5080 [24JN]
Consumers Have Right To Know Origin of Meat, S8326 [16JY]
Dealer of the Year--Magazine Awards Knox Family Firm Scruggs, Inc.,
E1387 [22JY]
Decent Income for Low-Wage Workers, S4777 [13MY]
Democrat Fund-Raiser Said To Detail China Tie, H4755 [18JN]
Deregulation or Plain Old Theft?, H2841 [6MY]
Did Blues Execs Pad Their Pockets?, E1658-E1660 [9SE]
Digital Watch--The Big Picture, E662 [23AP]
Do Bad Real Good, S10274 [14SE]
Economists Alter Minimum-Wage View--New Data Show Small Increase
Doesn't Cut Jobs, S54 [27JA]
End Nativist Hiring Caps, S2245 [19MR]
Everything in History Was Against Them (excerpt), E602 [21AP], E620
[22AP], E644 [23AP], E648 [23AP], E650 [23AP]
Fair Taxation in Cyberspace, S11315 [2OC]
FCC Chief Declines To Curb Cable Prices--Kennard To Await
Deregulations in March, S8754 [22JY]
5 GOP Lawmakers Ask Reno for Outside Probe of Funding, H3655 [21MY]
Focus Crash 2000--Life With Computers at Risk Should Y2K Disease
Prove Deadly, E1381 [22JY]
For Workers, Island Jobs Can Be a Losing Proposition, E130 [11FE]
Foreign-Money Scandal Grows as $15 Million Offer Is Revealed, H3655
[21MY]
From Afar, a Onetime Magnate Seeks Redress, S6345 [15JN]
Fruits of the Bumper Job Crop, S2717 [27MR]
Fund-Raiser Huang Surfaces, Testifies, H3654 [21MY]
Give Us Your Tired, Your Poor--And Your Engineers, S1820 [12MR]
GOP Feuding About Lobbyist--Boehner, DeLay Blast Each Other on
McCurdy Job, H10987 [15OC]
Hands Tied, Judges Rue Law That Limits HMO Liability, S8051 [13JY]
High-Tech Layoffs Are Accelerating, S12255 [9OC]
High-Tech Talent--Don't Bolt the Golden Door, S2244 [19MR]
HMO Horror Show, S9349 [30JY]
HMOs May Highlight Hot Topics in Legislature--Bills Would Target
Myriad of Patients' Complaints, S9349 [30JY]
How Chinese Won Rights To Launch Satellites for U.S., H4756-H4758
[18JN]
Huang Accused of Espionage--Solomon Says Fund Raiser Shared
Classified Information to Lippo Group, H3660 [21MY]
IBEW 124 Ties Good Business, Contractor Says, S10278 [14SE]
If We Don't Have It, You Don't Need It, S855 [23FE]
Inquiry Sought Into China Stocks, H3663 [21MY]
IRS ``Rewards-for-Snitches'' Program Comes Under Fire, S4398 [6MY]
J. Reese Phifer, 82, Founder of Aluminum Screen Empire, E2345 [18DE]
Jobs Go Begging, S2245 [19MR]
Johnny Chung's Shocking Tale Puts Focus Back on Donations, E937
[22MY]
Lawyers, States Tussle Over Tobacco-Suit Fees, S6172 [11JN]
Layoff Reports Outpacing Level Seen Last Year; High-Tech Hit Hard,
S12256 [9OC]
Leaf Act, S6455 [17JN]
Less Government, More Growth, S3925 [30AP]
Letters Show How Indonesian Donor Family Lobbied Clinton, H3656
[21MY]
Look Who's Cashing in on Congress--Tales From the Money Trail--Here
Are Some of the Reasons You'll Pay Nearly $1,600 This Year for
Legislation That Benefits Corporations and the Wealthy,
S902-S904 [24FE]
Lugar Tobacco Bill Punishes Farmers, S6460 [17JN]
``Made in the USA'' Is at Heart of the Second Battle of Saipan, E986
[3JN]
Mail-Order Taxes, Ghost of Christmas Future, S11317 [2OC]
Man Behind the China Trouble, H4760 [18JN]
Martz Buses Still Rollin' Along 90 Years Later, E1251 [26JN]
McConnell May Have Right Idea--Lugar's Plan Could Ultimately Benefit
Tobacco Farmers More Than Ford's, S6453 [17JN]
McConnell's About-Face Might Mark End of Tobacco Quotas, S6461
[17JN]
Millennium's Superstars--Year 2000 Project Managers are Worth Their
Weight in Gold. How Do You Keep Them?, S12255 [9OC]
Minimum Wage--Who Pays?, E445 [24MR]
Mistaken Microsoft Ruling, S7231 [26JN]
Modest Start on Sweatshops, H2864 [6MY]
Mortal Wounds, S6454 [17JN]
N.C. Firm Shows the Power of ``Green'' Research; Government Should
Encourage More Environmental Research and Development, S12245
[9OC]
Navy Asked To Rule on Threat of Chinese Using Old Base, H3660 [21MY]
Necessary Gatekeeping . . . Does Antitrust Law Protect Consumer
Welfare, or Punish the Firms Consumers Prefer?, S4232 [5MY]
Newest Phone War, S3210 [3AP]
1974 Pensions Law Sparks Political Fire, S7254 [26JN]
'93 Lippo Letter Renews Hill Scrutiny of Move To End Viet Embargo,
H3658 [21MY]
9-Year-Old Oasis Boy Accidently Shot, S8628 [21JY]
No Democrat Need Apply, House GOP Tells Lobby, H10986 [15OC]
No MFN Without Trie, Solomon Hints--Urges Clinton To Pressure China,
H3662 [21MY]
``No Sweat'' Requires Sweat Equity, H2864 [6MY]
150 Years of Success, S4746 [12MY]
Page One--In Central Valley, Defiant Dairies Foul the Water, E170
[12FE]
Pass the Salt Reform, S10305 [14SE]
Pay-Per-View World, H7093 [4AU]
Politics of Youth Smoking Fueled by Unproven Data, S5159 [20MY]
Protecting Consumers Is a Big Part of Reforming Bank Laws, H3177
[13MY]
Protecting Digital Copyrights, H7093 [4AU]
Reckless Bailouts, H9211 [1OC]
Rural Areas Must Survive, Even if Tobacco Doesn't, S6460 [17JN]
Salinas Brother Is Tied by Swiss to Drug Trade, H8802 [25SE]
Salt, Not Light, S10305 [14SE]
Saving Facepowder, H3661 [21MY]
Secrecy on Riady Letters Ripped--Solomon Warns of More Scrutiny,
H3657 [21MY]
Senate Should Pass a Better Tobacco Deal, S2859 [31MR]
737, 734, 941, 858 Reasons. . .And Still Counting--Why a Flat Tax Is
Needed To Reform the IRS, S4496-S4499 [7MY]
17-Month-Old Shot Accidentally by Boy, 3, S8627 [21JY]
Seventy Years of Nourishing Body and Soul, S7695 [8JY]
Ship Deregulation Promise, S3309 [21AP]
Smoking Bomb--Tobacco Buy-Out a Reasonable Idea, S6454 [17JN]
Solomon Seeks Details as a Number of Huang Briefings Rises, H3660
[21MY]
Solomon--Is Cosco ``Strategic Threat''?, H3659 [21MY]
South Carolina's Factory Workers Lowest Paid in Southeast Economic
Grade, S7712 [9JY]
State Department Asks China To Help Find Former Fund-Raiser, H3661
[21MY]
State Department Asks China To Help Locate Elusive Trie, H3661
[21MY]
Steel Firms File Trade Complaint--Targets--Brazil, Japan, Russia,
H10403 [10OC]
Steel Imports Hit Area Hard, H10961 [15OC]
Technology Scandal With Risky Portent, H3242-H3244 [13MY]
Teens With Tech Talent Rise to Top--Not Even Out of High School,
Computer Jocks Rake in Big Bucks, S4955 [18MY]
3-Year-Old Finds Gun, Kills Sister--Parents Could Face Charges,
S8628 [21JY]
Time Line of Clinton China Decisions, H4760 [18JN]
To Avoid Such a Disgrace, H3662 [21MY]
To Overcome Means Accepting Reality, E1052 [5JN]
Tobacco Bill Is Packed With Programs, Agencies, S6449 [17JN]
Tobacco Plan Is Merely Realistic, S6454 [17JN]
23 Percent Solution?, E80 [3FE]
$2.9 Million Helps To Leave the Blues Behind, E1660 [9SE]
U.S. Business Role in Policy on China Is Under Question, H4753-H4755
[18JN]
U.S. Issuing More Visas to Investors--Critics Say 1990 Statute Opens
Path to Citizenship for Wealthy Foreigners, S4988 [18MY]
Untimely Demise--McConnell Plan Kills Tobacco Program Too Fast,
S6461 [17JN]
Was John Huang Debriefed?, H3663 [21MY]
Washington Tale, Wall Street Journal, E2115 [13OC]
Way Out of Europe's Pension Crisis, E1577 [7AU]
We Don't Have 25 Years for LEAF Act, S6452 [17JN]
Welcome Wagon To Make Its Visits Via Post Office, H10646 [12OC]
What Antitrust Is All About, S4232 [5MY]
What Technology Went Where and Why, E1063 [9JN]
While Lippo Eyed Vietnam, Huang Pushed at Commerce, H3657 [21MY]
White Water--China Hawks Warn of Beijing's Bonds, H3664 [21MY]
Will IRS Reform Get ``Scored'' Into Tax Increase?, S3117 [2AP]
Y2K--An Alarmist View, S4368 [5MY]
Year 2000 Bug Could Bring Flood of Lawsuits, S4369 [5MY]
Your Pricey Clothing Is Their Low-Pay Work, E125-E127 [11FE]
Bills and resolutions
Agricultural Market Transition Act: ensure that certain rice farms
continue production pursuant to flexibility contracts, (see H.R.
3339), H902 [5MR]
------ provide supplemental payments to farm owners and producers
who have entered into production flexibility contracts, (see
H.R. 4580), H7914 [16SE]
------ retroactive lifting of caps on loan rates for marketing
assistance loans, (see H.R. 4615), H8528 [23SE]
Agriculture: provide protections to suppliers of commodities, (see
H.R. 3744), H2605 [29AP]
Air pollution: authorize the President to enter into agreements to
provide regulatory credit for voluntary early action to mitigate
greenhouse gas emissions, (see S. 2617), S12309 [10OC]
Akal Security, Inc.: relief, (see H.R. 3944), H3743 [21MY]
Alcoholic beverages: prohibit the direct shipment of alcohol to
minors, (see H.R. 3537), H1444 [24MR]
American Samoa: clarify rules of origin for textile and apparel
products, (see H.R. 3377), H903 [5MR]
Antitrust policy: treatment of video programming for multichannel
distribution, (see H.R. 3559), H1642 [26MR]
Aviation: enhance competition between airlines and improve
consumers' access to airline industry information, (see H.R.
4742), H10075 [8OC]
------ enhance competition between airlines and reduce airfares,
(see H.R. 3160), H329 [4FE]
------ enhance competition between airlines and reduce airfares,
(see H.R. 4577), H7914 [16SE]
------ liability requirements for air carrier baggage, (see H.R.
3337), H902 [5MR]
------ prohibit sale of international routes, (see H.R. 4547), H7584
[10SE]
------ protect employees of air carriers who serve as whistleblower
under applicable Federal law, or who refuse to violate an
applicable law, (see S. 2277), S7678 [8JY]
Bankruptcy: adjust debts of family farmers with regular annual
income, (see H.R. 4672), H9274 [1OC]
------ modify application of liquidation cases, (see H.R. 3801),
H2931 [6MY]
------ reform, (see S. 1914), S3120 [2AP]
------ reform laws, (see H.R. 3146), H240 [3FE], (see H.R. 3150),
H240 [3FE]
------ reform laws (H.R. 3150), consideration, (see H. Res. 462),
H4324 [9JN]
------ reform laws (H.R. 3150), consideration of conference report,
(see H. Res. 586), H10075 [8OC]
------ reform laws (H.R. 3150), correct enrollment, (see H. Con.
Res. 346), H10243 [9OC]
------ revise banking and bankruptcy insolvency laws relative to
termination and netting of financial contracts, (see H.R. 4239),
H5736 [16JY], (see H.R. 4393), H7177 [4AU]
Big Cypress National Preserve: operation of certain tour businesses
in newly acquired areas, (see H.R. 3740), H2423 [28AP]
Chicago Board of Trade: anniversary, (see S. Res. 229), S4713
[12MY], (see H. Res. 451), H4055 [3JN]
Children and youth: establish early childhood education services
referral hotline, improve quality of child care services, and
provide tax credit for employer expenses in providing certain
dependent care services, (see H.R. 4102), H4961 [22JN]
------ promote youth entrepreneurship education and training, (see
H.R. 4175), H5403 [25JN]
China, People's Republic of: ensure that U.S. persons do not
conduct certain business with the People's Liberation Army or
the People's Armed Police, (see H.R. 4433), H7411 [6AU]
------ most-favored-nation status, (see H.J. Res. 121), H4165 [4JN]
China, Republic of: tribute to efforts relative to Asian financial
crisis and for encouraging peace and stability in the region,
(see H. Con. Res. 270), H2706 [30AP]
Clean Air Act: compliance with environmental standards by certain
electric utility units, (see S. 2610), S12164 [9OC]
------ provide 2-year period prior to statutory reclassification of
areas that fail to attain clean air standards, (see H.R. 4136),
H5297 [24JN]
Clinton, President: postpone visit to the People's Republic of
China relative to the clarification of certain national security
and human rights issues, (see S. Res. 242), S5634 [4JN]
----- postpone visit to the People's Republic of China relative to
transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology, (see H. Res.
448), H3971 [22MY]
Coastal zones: require that States having an approved management
program be provided a copy of an environmental impact statement
to help assess plans for exploration, development, or
production, (see H.R. 4797), H10513 [10OC]
Colleges and universities: adopt licensing codes of conduct against
merchandise produced under sweatshop and child labor conditions,
(see H.R. 3755), H2605 [29AP]
------ require free market competition between on-campus and off-
campus businesses providing supplies and services to students,
(see S. 2490), S10517 [17SE]
Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns
With the People's Republic of China (House, Select): establish,
(see H. Res. 463), H4325 [9JN]
----- establish (H. Res. 463), consideration, (see H. Res. 476),
H4711 [17JN]
Community development: designation of empowerment zones, (see H.R.
4629), H8931 [25SE]
------ provide grant funding for additional empowerment zones, (see
S. 1927), S3120 [2AP], (see H.R. 3622), H2051 [1AP]
Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act:
technical corrections, (see H.R. 3617), H2051 [1AP]
Community Services Block Grant Program: establish demonstration
projects to determine the effects of asset-based welfare
policies, (see H.R. 4254), H5736 [16JY]
------ reauthorize, (see H.R. 4271), H5859 [17JY]
------ reauthorize and amend, (see H.R. 3880, S. 2206), S6886
[23JN], H3311 [14MY]
Computers: develop a national strategy to resolve the year 2000
problem and ensure that critical public and private services are
not disrupted, (see H.R. 3968), H3971 [22MY]
------ encourage disclosure and exchange of information relative to
the year 2000 problem, (see S. 2392), S9426 [30JY], (see H.R.
4355), H6819 [30JY], (see H.R. 4455), H7412 [6AU]
------ ensure businesses, financial markets, and the Federal
Government are taking adequate steps to resolve the year 2000
problem, (see S. 2000), S3783 [29AP]
------ ensure U.S. preparation to meet the year 2000 problem, (see
H.R. 4706), H9722 [6OC], (see H.R. 4756), H10352 [9OC]
------ establish a pilot loan guarantee program to address year 2000
problems of small businesses, (see S. 2372), S9425 [30JY]
------ examination and disclosure of certain source codes, programs
and software, (see S. 1692), S1155 [27FE]
------ minimize the disruption of Government and private sector
operations caused by the year 2000 computer problem, (see H.R.
4682), H9344 [2OC]
------ prohibit gambling on the Internet, (see H.R. 4350), H6697
[29JY], (see H.R. 4427), H7411 [6AU]
------ prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the
Internet or interactive computer services, (see S. 1888), S2850
[31MR], (see H.R. 3529), H1378 [23MR], (see H.R. 3849), H3105
[12MY], (see H.R. 4105), H4961 [22JN]
------ promote online commerce and communications and protect
consumers and service providers from unsolicited commercial
electronic mail, (see H.R. 4124), H5296 [24JN]
------ protect consumer privacy, empower parents, improve electronic
commerce, and safeguard data security, (see H.R. 4667), H9274
[1OC]
------ provide an exemption to antitrust law for companies engaged
in cooperative conduct to help alleviate the year 2000 problem,
(see S. 2384), S9425 [30JY]
------ provide that actions, including ones to recover damages,
resulting from a computer date failure shall be deemed to be
based solely in contract when certain conditions have been met,
(see H.R. 4240), H5736 [16JY]
------ require persons who sell or transfer materials harmful to
minors on the Internet to restrict access by minors, (see H.R.
3783), H2705 [30AP]
------ use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and
security, (see S. 2067), S4712 [12MY]
Congress: importance of enacting patient protection legislation,
(see H. Con. Res. 293), H4961 [22JN]
Consumers: establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of
Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-
produced merchandise, (see S. 2631), S12558 [14OC]
------ limit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain
automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional
network, (see H.R. 3495), H1298 [18MR]
Contracts: provide a penalty for the failure by a Federal
contractor to subcontract with small businesses as described in
its subcontracting plan, (see H.R. 3701), H2119 [21AP]
------ require the provision of a written prompt payment policy to
each subcontractor under a Federal contract, (see H.R. 3700),
H2119 [21AP]
Copyrights: duration of protection (H.R. 2589), consideration, (see
H. Res. 390), H1444 [24MR]
------ protection of certain original designs of vessel hulls, (see
S. 2502), S10657 [21SE]
Correctional institutions: use of Federal prison labor by nonprofit
entities, (see H.R. 3893), H3487 [19MY]
Courts: establish legal standards and procedures for product
liability litigation, (see S. 2236), S7172 [25JN]
------ establish rules for proportionality between the amount of
punitive damages and the amount of economic loss, (see H.R.
4785), H10512 [10OC]
------ impose certain conditions relative to the appointment of
masters in Federal actions, (see H.R. 3183), H445 [11FE]
Credit: furnishing and using consumer reports for employment
purposes, (see S. 2561), S11582 [6OC]
Crime: prohibit ticket scalping, (see H.R. 3951), H3970 [22MY]
------ provide penalties for murders of armored car crew members,
(see H.R. 3253), H578 [24FE]
------ provide protection from personal intrusion for commercial
purposes, (see H.R. 3224), H496 [12FE], (see H.R. 4425), H7411
[6AU]
Davis-Bacon Act: create additional category of construction workers
called ``helpers'', (see H.R. 4546), H7584 [10SE]
------ require cancellation of contracts with repeat violators, (see
H.R. 3826), H3024 [11MY]
------ require disclosure of certain payroll information, (see H.R.
3827), H3024 [11MY]
Delaware and Lehigh Navigation Canal National Heritage Corridor Act:
reauthorize, (see S. 1665), S837 [23FE]
Denver, CO: provide for direct air transportation to London,
England, (see S. 2134), S5634 [4JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: establish a pilot program for milk producers
and cooperatives to enter into forward price contracts with milk
handlers, (see S. 2396), S9555 [31JY], (see H.R. 4360), H6819
[30JY]
------ make grants to establish additional rural enterprise
communities, (see H.R. 4071), H4711 [17JN]
------ make grants to establish additional rural enterprise
communities and empowerment zones, (see H.R. 4666), H9274 [1OC]
------ reform basic formula price for milk marketing orders, (see S.
1982), S3585 [24AP]
------ treatment of commodity producers relative to storage charges
in the calculation of loan deficiency payments, (see S. 2255),
S7256 [26JN]
Dept. of Commerce: provide grants to improve job skills in specific
industries, (see H.R. 3270), H630 [25FE]
Dept. of Defense: conveyance of certain national defense reserve
fleet vessels to The Victory Ship, Inc., (see H.R. 4678), H9275
[1OC]
------ require consideration of percentage of work to be performed
in the U.S. in the evaluation of contracts, (see H.R. 3838),
H3104 [12MY]
Dept. of Energy: improve the ability of small businesses, Federal
agencies, industry, and universities to work with contractor-
operated facilities, (see S. 1874), S2719 [27MR], (see H.R.
3593), H1776 [30MR]
------ purchase of Russian uranium from dismantled nuclear warheads,
(see H.R. 3941), H3743 [21MY]
Dept. of HUD: establish consensus committee for development,
revision, and interpretation of safety standards for
manufactured home construction, (see S. 2145), S5787 [9JN]
------ establish program to eliminate redlining in the insurance
business, (see H.R. 4145), H5402 [25JN]
------ modernize requirements and establish consensus process for
development, revision, and interpretation of safety standards
for manufactured home construction, (see H.R. 3634), H2052 [1AP]
Dept. of Labor: treatment of immigration relative to certain
information technology occupations, (see H.R. 3273), H630 [25FE]
Dept. of the Interior: moratorium on oil and gas development on
certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf, (see S. 2084),
S4906 [14MY], (see H.R. 3875), H3311 [14MY]
Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit issuing regulations dealing with
hybrid transactions, (see S. 2535), S11279 [1OC], (see H.R.
4663), H9274 [1OC]
Dept. of Transportation: require study and report on certain
practices by airlines which restrict consumer access to
passenger service and fare information, (see S. 1977), S3534
[23AP], (see H.R. 3704), H2236 [22AP]
Developing countries: denial of benefits under the Generalized
System of Preferences to countries that violate intellectual
property rights, (see S. Con. Res. 124), S11582 [6OC]
------ provide assistance to microenterprises, (see S. 2152), S6037
[10JN]
------ recognize the importance of providing access to microcredit,
(see H. Res. 475), H4711 [17JN]
District of Columbia: designate as empowerment zone and modify tax
treatment of residents, (see H.R. 3329), H850 [4MR]
------ reduce traffic congestion, promote economic development, and
improve the quality of life in Washington metropolitan region,
(see S. 2113), S5433 [22MY], (see H.R. 3971), H3971 [22MY]
Drugs: promote drug-free workplace programs, (see H.R. 3853, S.
2203), S6885 [23JN], H3246 [13MY]
------ provided incentives for the development of medications to
treat drug addiction, (see S. 2015), S3919 [30AP]
Ecology and environment: assist local governments and citizens'
associations in assessing and remediating brownfield sites, (see
H.R. 3627), H2052 [1AP]
------ cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites, (see H.R.
4094), H4879 [19JN]
------ control water pollution from concentrated animal feeding
operations, (see H.R. 3232), H496 [12FE]
Education: computation of Impact Aid Program payments to local
educational agencies relative to certain children living in
military housing constructed by private developers, (see H.R.
4133), H5297 [24JN]
------ establish professional development partnerships, (see H.R.
3115), H63 [27JA]
Electric power: provide for retail competition among suppliers,
(see S. 2187), S6564 [18JN], (see H.R. 4715), H10010 [7OC]
------ provide that no electric utility shall be required to enter
into a new contract or obligation to purchase or to sell
electricity or capacity, (see S. 2381), S9425 [30JY]
Electronic commerce: recognize digital and other forms of
authentication as an alternative to existing paperbased methods
and establish uniform national framework for electronic
authentication, (see S. 2107), S5322 [21MY]
Employment: establish regional partnerships to train workers in the
area of information technology, (see S. 2021), S3919 [30AP]
------ minimum wage and overtime exemptions for certain employees,
(see S. 2144), S5787 [9JN] minimum wage and overtime exemptions
for certain employees (H.R. 2888), consideration, (see H. Res.
461), H4324 [9JN]
------ minimum wage and overtime exemptions for licensed funeral
directors, (see S. 2405), S9556 [31JY]
------ minimum wage and overtime exemptions for licensed funeral
directors, (see H.R. 4540), H7583 [10SE]
------ protect employer rights, (see S. 1981), S3534 [23AP]
------ reform standard for classifying technical workers as
independent contractors for employment tax purposes, (see S.
1924), S3120 [2AP], (see H.R. 3819), H3013 [7MY]
------ require certain employers who close plants to negotiate
possible ways to continue to use the plant and equipment for
continued employment purposes, (see H.R. 3397), H903 [5MR]
------ strengthen the rights of workers to associate, organize and
strike, (see S. 2389), S9425 [30JY]
------ treatment of personal employment information reported to the
National Directory of New Hires, (see S. 1865), S2660 [26MR]
Eximbank: negotiate environmental agreements with foreign export
financing agencies and allow U.S. companies to compete equally
for international projects until such agreements are reached,
(see S. 2537), S11279 [1OC]
FAA: permit the denial of airport access to certain air carriers,
(see S. 2435), S9877 [2SE]
Families and domestic relations: increase availability,
affordability, and quality of child care, (see H.R. 3292), H676
[26FE], (see H.R. 4030), H4478 [10JN]
------ increase availability, affordability, and quality of child
care, (see S. 2489), S10517 [17SE]
------ tax relief to increase affordability of child care, (see H.R.
3144), H240 [3FE]
FCC: eliminate regulatory requirements restricting the cross
ownership of broadcasting stations and newspapers, (see H.R.
3171), H385 [5FE]
------ repeal authority to require contributions from telephone
carriers for the connection of schools, health care providers,
and libraries to the Internet, (see H.R. 4032), H4479 [10JN],
(see H.R. 4065), H4628 [16JN]
------ require modification of the duopoly rule for multiple
ownership of television stations, (see S. 2306), S8135 [14JY]
FDIC: refund amounts of insurance fund that exceed the
congressionally mandated reserve ratio, (see S. 2270), S7574
[7JY]
Federal aid programs: coordinate response to communities adversely
affected by the closure or significant downsizing of a plant or
industry, (see S. 1715), S1435 [5MR]
Financial institutions: increase competition in the financial
services sector (H.R. 10), consideration, (see H. Res. 403),
H1776 [30MR], (see H. Res. 428), H3104 [12MY]
------ increase competition in the financial services sector, (see
S. 2590), S11970 [8OC]
------ monitor compliance with commitments made in connection with a
merger or acquisition, (see H.R. 4420), H7410 [6AU]
------ offer interest-bearing transaction accounts and negotiable
order of withdrawal accounts to businesses, allow interest
payments on demand deposits, and require FRS to pay interest on
certain reserves, (see H.R. 4082), H4834 [18JN]
------ prohibit fees for using teller windows, (see H.R. 4811),
H10667 [12OC]
------ provide framework for the affiliation of banks, securities
firms, and other financial service providers, (see H.R. 4870),
H11695 [20OC]
Firearms: regulate manufacture, distribution, and sale of weapons
and ammunition, (see S. 2627), S12402 [12OC]
------ require that handguns be equipped with child safety devices,
(see H.R. 4441), H7411 [6AU]
------ revocation of dealer licenses for willful sales to minors,
(see H.R. 4443), H7411 [6AU]
Floods: damage reduction and recreation project at Grand Forks, ND,
and East Grand Forks, MN, (see H.R. 4806), H10560 [11OC]
Florida: restrictions and requirements on leasing of the Outer
Continental Shelf, (see S. 2225), S7172 [25JN]
Foreign Assistance Act: require that certain assistance be in the
form of credits redeemable only for U.S. goods and services,
(see H.R. 3800), H2931 [6MY]
Foreign trade: clarify rules of origin for certain textile
products, (see S. 2394), S9426 [30JY]
------ clarify rules of origin for certain textile products, (see
H.R. 4526), H7494 [9SE]
------ establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures
for future trade agreements, (see H.R. 4607), H8527 [23SE]
establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for
future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), consideration, (see H. Res.
553), H8626 [24SE]
------ negotiate and implement certain trade agreements, extend
trade preferences to certain developing countries, and extend
trade adjustment assistance programs, (see S. 2400), S9556
[31JY]
Free enterprise: improve competitiveness of U.S. business and
promote foreign commerce, (see H.R. 4353), H6819 [30JY]
FRS: include money laundering activities in the consideration of
certain applications, (see H.R. 3760), H2605 [29AP]
------ prohibit surplus accounts, require audit of Federal reserve
banks, apply Federal procurement regulations, and reform pricing
practices for domestic banking services, (see S. 2153), S6037
[10JN]
FTC: investigate businesses that misrepresent their geographic
locations in telephone listings, Internet advertisements, and
other advertising media, (see H. Con. Res. 318), H7289 [5AU]
------ regulation of dietary ingredient and supplement
advertisements, (see H.R. 4581), H7914 [16SE]
Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional
deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates, (see
H.R. 3534), H1444 [24MR]
----- analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of
proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R. 3534),
consideration, (see H. Res. 426), H3104 [12MY]
------ conduct a risk assessment for certain Federal agency rules,
(see S. 1728), S1508 [6MR]
------ ensure incorporation of risk assessments and cost benefit
analyses in the rulemaking process, (see H.R. 4863), H11695
[20OC]
------ reduce Federal paperwork burden relative to small businesses,
(see H.R. 3310, S. 1867), S2660 [26MR], H754 [3MR] reduce
Federal paperwork burden relative to small businesses (H.R.
3310), consideration, (see H. Res. 396), H1549 [25MR]
------ reliquidation of certain entries of self-tapping screws, (see
H.R. 3407), H904 [5MR]
------ require reasonable notice to businesses of changes made to
regulations imposed by Federal agencies, (see H.R. 4049), H4549
[11JN]
Great Lakes: prohibit oil and gas drilling, (see H.R. 3887), H3312
[14MY]
------ prohibit the sale or diversion of water to foreign countries,
businesses, corporations, and individuals, (see H. Res. 418),
H2706 [30AP]
------ prohibit the sale or diversion of water to foreign countries,
businesses, corporations, and individuals, (see H. Res. 566),
H9275 [1OC]
Hazardous substances: require powerplants, industrial plants, and
incinerators to reduce mercury emissions, (see S. 1915), S3120
[2AP], (see H.R. 3791), H2813 [5MY]
Health: application of antitrust laws to labor negotiations by
groups of health care professionals with HMO's, (see H.R. 4277),
H5956 [20JY]
------ limit disclosure in connection with health care coverage and
prohibit discrimination in employment based on genetic
information, (see H.R. 3299), H677 [26FE]
------ limit medical malpractice claims, (see H.R. 3535), H1444
[24MR]
------ permit exception from guaranteed issue requirement for
certain coverage to be applied separately to parts of the small
group market based upon employer size, (see H.R. 4008), H4240
[5JN]
------ protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's, (see
S. 1712), S1435 [5MR], (see S. 1890), S2851 [31MR], (see S.
1891), S2851 [31MR], (see H.R. 3605, S. 2330), S8482 [17JY],
(see S. 2416), S9556 [31JY], (see S. 2529), S11122 [29SE], H1853
[31MR], (see H. Con. Res. 272), H2931 [6MY], (see H.R. 3998),
H4240 [5JN], (see H.R. 4250), H5736 [16JY]
------ protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R.
3605), consideration, (see H. Res. 486), H5064 [23JN] protection
of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 4250),
consideration, (see H. Res. 509), H6281 [23JY]
------ require certain businesses to provide health insurance
coverage, (see S. 1969), S3428 [22AP]
Homeowners Protection Act: consumer protections relative to private
mortgage insurance, (see H.R. 4435), H7411 [6AU]
House Rules: require a three-fifths majority on legislation
increasing the minimum wage, (see H. Res. 496), H5404 [25JN]
------ require a two-thirds majority on legislation implementing
future trade agreements pursuant to fast-track procedures, (see
H. Res. 488), H5064 [23JN], (see H. Res. 497), H5404 [25JN]
Immigration: increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers
and expand education and training opportunities for U.S.
students and workers, (see S. 1723), S1508 [6MR], (see S. 1878),
S2719 [27MR]
----- increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and
protect similarly qualified U.S. workers, (see H.R. 3736), H2423
[28AP]
----- increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and
protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (H.R. 3736),
consideration, (see H. Res. 513), H6819 [30JY]
Insurance: assure patient choice and access to services for
enrollees in group health plans and health insurance coverage,
(see H.R. 3547), H1549 [25MR]
------ limit increase in health insurance company premiums to
certain buyers of coverage in individual markets, (see S. 1804),
S2296 [19MR]
------ provide consumers choice of auto insurance, guarantee
affordable premiums, and improve compensation for accident
victims, (see S. 2454), S10118 [9SE]
------ require health insurance issuers to notify participants if a
group health plan fails to pay premiums, and provide a
conversion option if the plan is terminated, (see H.R. 4709),
H9722 [6OC]
International Mobile Satellite Organization: U.S. membership after
restructuring, (see S. 2572), S11698 [7OC]
International Whaling Commission: U.S. policy, (see S. Res. 226),
S4558 [8MY]
Internet: study the effects of adding new generic top-level domains
on trademark and intellectual property rights holders and
related dispute resolution procedures, (see S. 1727), S1508
[6MR]
Iraq: adjudication and payment of certain claims against Iraq and
priority for veterans filing such claims, (see S. 1794), S2214
[18MR], (see H.R. 3484), H1298 [18MR]
Iron and steel industry: impose a temporary ban on importation of
certain steel products from Japan, Russia, and Brazil, (see H.R.
4762), H10352 [9OC]
------ respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the
financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions, (see H.
Con. Res. 328, S. Con. Res. 121), S11122 [29SE], (see S. 2580),
S11970 [8OC], H8083 [18SE], (see H. Con. Res. 350), H10667
[12OC], (see H. Res. 598), H10917 [14OC]
IRS: restructure and improve taxpayer rights, (see S. 1669), S919
[24FE], (see S. 1747), S1772 [11MR]
------ restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), consideration of
conference report, (see H. Res. 490), H5296 [24JN]
Japan: access of U.S. business to photographic film and paper
markets, (see H. Con. Res. 233, S. Con. Res. 88), S3120 [2AP],
H850 [4MR]
------ eliminate barriers to foreign trade and investment relative
to resolution of the Asian financial crisis, (see H. Res. 392,
S. Res. 216), S3585 [24AP], H1444 [24MR]
Job Training Partnership Act: establish regional private industry
councils for labor market areas that are located in more than
one State, (see H.R. 3271), H630 [25FE]
------ funding of incentive bonuses to certain job training
providers that place large percentages of individuals in certain
occupations, (see H.R. 3272), H630 [25FE]
Labor unions: Presidential actions relative to resolving the
dispute between Northwest Airlines, Inc., and the Air Line
Pilots Association, (see S. Res. 270), S9877 [2SE]
Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend, (see H.R.
4770), H10352 [9OC]
Lumber industry: modify the requirements for paying Federal timber
sale receipts, (see H.R. 4267), H5858 [17JY]
Madrid Protocol: implementation of agreement on the international
registration of trademarks, (see S. 2191), S6564 [18JN]
Medicare: establish medical necessity standard for Medicare+Choice
plans, (see H.R. 4674), H9274 [1OC]
------ provide that funds received from a tobacco industry
settlement shall be used for part A, (see H.R. 3172), H385 [5FE]
------ reduce percentage of physicians' salaries dependent on
financial incentives under Medicare+Choice plans, (see H.R.
4726), H10011 [7OC]
------ require disclosure of staffing and performance data, provide
whistleblower protection to employees, and review impact of
proposed mergers and acquisitions relative to Medicare
providers, (see S. 2055), S4558 [8MY]
Minimum wage: level, (see S. 1573), S48 [27JA], (see H.R. 3100, S.
1805), S2296 [19MR], H62 [27JA], (see H.R. 3510), H1336 [19MR]
Motor vehicles: require arbitration for franchise contract disputes
be voluntary, (see S. 2434), S9877 [2SE]
National Maritime Arbitration Day: designate, (see S. Res. 200),
S2660 [26MR]
National parks and recreation areas: require a permit for the
making of motion pictures, television programs, or other
commercial visual depictions, (see S. 1614), S451 [5FE]
Native Americans: promote economic development and investment on
Indian reservations, (see S. 2010), S3919 [30AP]
------ reduce tobacco use and make proposed tobacco settlement
applicable to certain activities on Indian lands, (see S. 1797),
S2296 [19MR]
New York: disposition of Governors Island, (see H.R. 3884), H3312
[14MY]
NLRB: assert jurisdiction over horseracing and dogracing
industries, (see H.R. 3825), H3024 [11MY]
------ determine appropriateness of certain bargaining units in the
absence of a stipulation or consent, (see S. 1686), S1070 [26FE]
------ treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees,
(see H.R. 3246, S. 2085), S4906 [14MY], H577 [24FE], (see H.R.
3246), H577 [24FE] treatment of businesses, labor organizations,
and employees (H.R. 3246), consideration, (see H. Res. 393),
H1548 [25MR]
OSHA: require employers to notify local emergency officials of
workplace emergencies, (see S. 2245), S7256 [26JN], (see H.R.
4231), H5593 [15JY]
Pensions: ensure accessibility, portability, and protection of
retirement benefits, (see S. 2339), S8658 [21JY]
------ waive limit on benefits from multiemployer plans, (see S.
1600), S318 [3FE], (see H.R. 3632, S. 2267), S7574 [7JY], H2052
[1AP]
Petroleum: authorize oilheat industry research and consumer
education programs, (see H.R. 3610), H1854 [31MR]
------ authorize oilheat industry research and consumer education
programs, (see S. 2539), S11279 [1OC]
------ management of royalties from Federal and Outer Continental
Shelf oil and gas leases, (see H.R. 3334), H850 [4MR]
------ prohibit certain transfers or assignments of service station
franchises and prohibit certain fixing or maintaining of motor
fuel prices, (see H.R. 3847), H3105 [12MY]
Political campaigns: permit businesses and labor organizations to
stage public debates between Presidential candidates if all
candidates who are eligible for Federal matching payments are
invited, (see H.R. 4310), H6186 [22JY]
------ protect individuals from having their money involuntarily
collected and used for politics by a corporation or labor
organization, (see S. 1663), S837 [23FE]
Postal Service: application of OSHA standards in the same manner as
any other employer, (see H.R. 3725, S. 2112), S5433 [22MY],
H2317 [23AP]
------ protect consumers from deceptive marketing practices which
use sweepstakes to entice the purchase of goods or services,
(see S. 2141), S5694 [5JN]
Power resources: management of royalties from Federal and Outer
Continental Shelf oil and gas leases, (see S. 1930), S3120 [2AP]
----- management of royalties from Federal and Outer Continental
Shelf oil production, (see H.R. 3932), H3743 [21MY]
Prescription Drug Price Monitoring Commission: establish, (see H.R.
3925), H3742 [21MY]
Product safety: promote new and revised toxicological tests that
protect human, animal, and environmental health while reducing
need for animal testing, (see H.R. 3946), H3970 [22MY]
Public utilities: provide for competition in electric power
industry, (see S. 2287), S7939 [10JY]
------ provide for the restructuring of the electric power industry,
(see H.R. 4798), H10513 [10OC]
------ revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility
holding companies, (see H.R. 3976), H3971 [22MY]
Railroads: ensure effective competition by improving regulation of
rates and abandoned lines, (see H.R. 4488), H7413 [6AU]
Real estate: notification of property owners relative to exercise
of eminent domain by private nongovernmental entities, (see S.
1687), S1070 [26FE], (see H.R. 3319), H850 [4MR]
SBA: establish a disaster mitigation pilot program, (see S. 1869),
S2660 [26MR]
------ improve loan programs, (see S. 2448), S9973 [8SE]
------ improve programs, (see S. 2407), S9556 [31JY]
------ review and adjust size standards used to determine whether
certain enterprises are small businesses relative to competing
for Federal contracts, (see H.R. 3681), H2054 [1AP]
------ women's business centers funding, (see S. 2157), S6181
[11JN], (see H.R. 4078), H4834 [18JN], (see H.R. 4086), H4834
[18JN]
SEC: limit collection of certain fees, (see H.R. 4120), H5064
[23JN], (see H.R. 4213), H5492 [14JY], (see H.R. 4269), H5859
[17JY]
Senate: privatization of restaurants and barber and beauty shops,
(see S. Res. 261), S9426 [30JY]
Ships and vessels: reform process for dismantling and disposing of
ships no longer in use, (see S. 2064), S4712 [12MY], (see H.R.
4156), H5403 [25JN]
------ stimulate increased domestic cruise ship opportunities by
temporarily reducing barriers for entry into the domestic cruise
ship trade, (see S. 2507), S10722 [22SE], (see H.R. 4673), H9274
[1OC]
Small business: establish minimum standards of fair conduct in
franchise sales and franchise business relationships, (see H.R.
4841), H10917 [14OC]
------ protection from litigation excesses, (see H.R. 3382), H903
[5MR]
------ provide grants to microenterprise organizations to assist
disadvantaged entrepreneurs, (see S. 2190), S6564 [18JN], (see
H.R. 4179), H5403 [25JN]
------ provide regulatory assistance, (see S. 1957), S3218 [3AP]
Small Business Investment Act: technical corrections, (see H.R.
3412), H1020 [10MR]
Social Security: prohibit privatization, (see H. Res. 483), H5064
[23JN]
Space policy: encourage the development of a commercial space
industry (H.R. 1702), Senate amendment, (see H. Res. 572), H9536
[5OC]
------ encourage the development of a cost effective commercial
space launch industry, (see S. 2121), S5434 [22MY]
Sports: clarification of antitrust laws relative to relocation of
professional teams, (see H.R. 3817), H3013 [7MY]
------ reform unfair and anticompetitive practices in professional
boxing, (see S. 2238), S7255 [26JN]
States: use of community development block grants for
nonentitlement areas to offset charity tax credits, (see H.R.
3241), H497 [12FE]
Tariff: clarify review policies for certain antidumping cases, (see
H.R. 3432), H1021 [10MR]
------ paper industry chemicals, (see H.R. 3344), H902 [5MR], (see
H.R. 3487), H1298 [18MR]
------ permit duty-free sales enterprises to be located in certain
areas, (see S. 1861), S2570 [25MR]
------ reliquidation of certain entries of certain thermal transfer
multifunction machines, (see S. 2424), S9556 [31JY], (see H.R.
4520), H7414 [6AU]
Taxation: allow a credit for certain corporations which have
substantial employee ownership and encourage stock ownership by
employees, (see H.R. 3562), H1642 [26MR]
------ allow credits to small businesses for certain expenses of
long-term training of employees in highly skilled metalworking
trades, (see H.R. 3110), H63 [27JA]
------ allow deduction for health insurance costs for individuals
who are not eligible to participate in employer subsidized
health plans, (see H.R. 3475), H1236 [17MR]
------ allow deduction for long-term care services for individuals
not eligible for employer-provided long-term health coverage,
(see H.R. 4472), H7412 [6AU]
------ allow deduction for long-term care services for individuals
not eligible for employer-provided long-term health coverage,
(see S. 2492), S10517 [17SE]
------ allow employers a deduction for training expenses, (see H.R.
4451), H7412 [6AU]
------ allow small employers a credit against costs incurred in
establishing qualified employer plans, (see H.R. 3300), H677
[26FE]
------ capital gains rates, (see S. 2214), S7013 [24JN], (see H.R.
4125), H5296 [24JN], (see H.R. 4454), H7412 [6AU]
------ capital gains treatment on the transfer of a franchise, (see
H.R. 3641), H2052 [1AP]
------ change basis for determination of refinery limitation on oil
depletion deduction, (see H.R. 3917, S. 2322), S8382 [16JY],
H3624 [20MY]
------ clarify treatment of agricultural cooperatives and allow
declaratory judgment relief for such cooperatives, (see S.
2498), S10588 [18SE]
------ collection and payment of State taxes imposed on motor fuel
sold on Indian lands, (see H.R. 3966), H3971 [22MY]
------ constitutional amendment to abolish personal income, estate,
and gift taxes and to prohibit the Government from engaging in
business in competition with its citizens, (see H.J. Res. 116),
H2423 [28AP]
------ credits to energy facilities that use poultry manure as fuel
to generate electricity, (see S. 2453), S10118 [9SE]
------ deductibility of business meal expenses for individuals who
are subject to Federal limitations on hours of service, (see S.
2628), S12402 [12OC], (see H.R. 4810), H10667 [12OC]
------ depreciation of certain leasehold improvements, (see H.R.
3500), H1298 [18MR]
------ designate renewal communities, (see S. 1995), S3709 [28AP],
(see H.R. 3865), H3311 [14MY]
------ designate top performing enterprise communities as
empowerment zones, (see H.R. 4212), H5492 [14JY]
------ disallow deductions for advertising, promotional, and
marketing expenses relative to tobacco products unless certain
requirements are met, (see S. 1755), S1948 [13MR]
------ disallow deductions for lobbying expenses relative to tobacco
policy, (see H.R. 4473), H7412 [6AU]
------ eliminate capital gains tax, (see H.R. 3860), H3246 [13MY]
------ eliminate the temporary increase in unemployment tax, (see S.
2170), S6405 [16JN]
------ employer credits for expenses of providing child care
services to employees, (see S. 2593), S11970 [8OC], (see H.R.
4782), H10352 [9OC]
------ encourage construction of luxury yachts, (see H.R. 3536),
H1444 [24MR]
------ enhance the portability of retirement benefits, (see H.R.
3503, S. 2329), S8482 [17JY], H1335 [19MR]
------ exclude dividends paid by tobacco companies from gross income
relative to youth smoking reduction targets, (see H.R. 3908),
H3624 [20MY]
------ exempt certain transactions at fair market value between
partnerships and private foundations from the tax on self-
dealing, (see H.R. 4714), H10010 [7OC]
------ exempt small issue bonds for agriculture from the State
volume cap, (see S. 2501), S10588 [18SE]
------ expand S corporation eligibility for banks, (see H.R. 4553),
H7617 [11SE]
------ expand S corporation eligibility for banks and small
businesses, (see S. 2346), S8919 [23JY]
------ extend certain expiring provisions, (see S. 2622), S12309
[10OC]
------ extend research and development tax credit, (see S. 2072),
S4823 [13MY]
------ extend work opportunity tax credit relative to dislocated
workers in areas suffering extensive job losses, (see S. 2018),
S3919 [30AP]
------ grant States the authority to require out-of-State sellers to
collect sales or use taxes on goods shipped into the State, (see
S. 1586), S226 [29JA]
------ improve and permanently extend the research and
experimentation tax credit, (see S. 2268), S7574 [7JY]
------ improve pension portability for defined benefit plans, (see
H.R. 3101), H63 [27JA]
------ increase allowable rebate for farmers to offset current
operating losses, (see S. 2467), S10320 [14SE]
------ increase amount which may be contributed to defined
contribution pension plans, (see S. 1856), S2569 [25MR], (see
H.R. 3663), H2053 [1AP]
------ increase tax credit for medical research, (see H.R. 4728),
H10011 [7OC]
------ permit consolidation of life insurance companies with other
companies, (see H.R. 4795), H10513 [10OC]
------ permit early distributions from employee stock ownership
plans for higher education expenses and first-time homebuyer
purchases, (see H.R. 4740), H10075 [8OC]
------ permit 401(k) contributions which would otherwise be limited
by employer contributions to employees stock ownership plans,
(see H.R. 4741), H10075 [8OC]
------ promote job creation and expand small businesses in
economically-distressed communities, (see H.R. 3643), H2052
[1AP]
------ provide additional incentives for the use of clean-fuel
vehicles by enterprise zone businesses within empowerment zones,
(see H.R. 3466), H1168 [16MR]
------ provide additional retirement savings opportunities for small
employers and self-employed individuals, (see H.R. 3870, S.
2130), S5634 [4JN], H3311 [14MY]
------ provide incentives to reduce energy consumption, (see H.R.
4538), H7583 [10SE]
------ reduce holding period for certain capital gains rates, (see
S. 1748), S1883 [12MR]
------ reduce individual income tax rates, prohibit increases
without a national referendum, simplify the tax code, eliminate
the marriage penalty, establish return-free income tax filing,
and eliminate corporate welfare, (see H.R. 3620), H2051 [1AP]
------ reduce maximum capital gains rates, index capital assets for
inflation, and repeal estate and gift taxes and the tax on
generation-skipping transfers, (see S. 1635), S730 [12FE]
------ repeal application of the alternative minimum tax to the
transfer of stock pursuant to an incentive stock option, (see
H.R. 4279), H5956 [20JY]
------ repeal information reporting requirement imposed on
educational institutions and certain other trades and businesses
relative to the Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits,
(see S. 1724), S1508 [6MR], (see H.R. 3127), H99 [28JA]
------ repeal limitation on the amount of receipts attributable to
military property which may be treated as exempt foreign trade
income, (see S. 2296), S8135 [14JY]
------ restore deduction for travel expenses of a taxpayer's spouse
who accompanies the taxpayer on business travel, (see H.R.
4390), H7177 [4AU]
------ S corporation reform, (see H.R. 4285), H6069 [21JY]
------ simplify individual capital gains tax, (see H.R. 3623), H2052
[1AP]
------ treatment of adoption expenses, (see H.R. 4765), H10352 [9OC]
------ treatment of businesses operating abroad, (see S. 2231),
S7172 [25JN], (see H.R. 4173), H5403 [25JN]
------ treatment of certain net operating losses for farmers, (see
H.R. 4565), H7690 [14SE]
------ treatment of certain transfers of assets and liabilities to a
corporation, (see H.R. 4852), H11549 [19OC]
------ treatment of corporate reorganization or division, (see S.
2538), S11279 [1OC]
------ treatment of depreciation of computers and peripheral
equipment, (see H.R. 3304), H754 [3MR]
------ treatment of estate taxes on the disposition of property
produced by a qualified family-owned business, (see H.R. 4640),
H8931 [25SE]
------ treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax,
(see H.R. 3227), H496 [12FE], (see H.R. 4521), H7428 [7AU]
------ treatment of gross income for amounts received under
qualified group legal services plans, (see H.R. 4031, S. 2200),
S6766 [22JN], H4479 [10JN]
------ treatment of high technology job training expenses, (see H.R.
3274), H630 [25FE]
------ treatment of information technology job training expenses,
(see S. 2089), S5019 [18MY], (see H.R. 4025, S. 2409), S9556
[31JY], H4478 [10JN]
------ treatment of liquor and beer retailers, (see H.R. 4140),
H5402 [25JN]
------ treatment of meals furnished to employees at a place of
business, (see H.R. 4106), H4961 [22JN] treatment of meals
furnished to employees at a place of business if they are
furnished for the convenience of the employer, (see H.R. 3834),
H3104 [12MY]
------ treatment of meals furnished to employees at a place of
business if they are furnished for the convenience of the
employer, (see H.R. 4638), H8931 [25SE]
------ treatment of natural gas gathering lines, (see H.R. 3913),
H3624 [20MY]
------ treatment of printed wiring boards and printed wiring
assembly equipment, (see S. 2162), S6181 [11JN]
------ treatment of private sector highway infrastructure
construction, (see H.R. 3222), H496 [12FE]
------ treatment of small business meal and entertainment expenses,
(see H.R. 3667), H2054 [1AP]
------ treatment of small business meal and entertainment expenses,
(see S. 2473), S10383 [15SE]
------ treatment of small coach builders relative to fuel economy
standards, (see H.R. 4165), H5403 [25JN]
------ treatment of stapled real estate investment trusts, (see S.
1871), S2660 [26MR], (see H.R. 3533), H1444 [24MR], (see H.R.
3558), H1642 [26MR]
------ treatment of year 2000 computer conversion costs for small
businesses, (see H.R. 4134), H5297 [24JN]
Technology: improve and expedite licensing of federally owned
inventions, (see S. 2120), S5434 [22MY]
Telecommunications: enhance Dept. of Justice authority to prevent
certain mergers and acquisitions, (see S. 2207), S6886 [23JN]
------ ensure the restoration and preservation of State authority
over intrastate telecommunications, (see H.R. 4801), H10513
[10OC]
------ establish a program for training and employing residents of
low-income rural areas in new telecommunications industry jobs,
(see S. 2624), S12309 [10OC]
------ permit Bell Operating Cos., to provide interstate and
intrastate telecommunications services, (see S. 1766), S1990
[16MR]
------ promote competition and privatization in satellite
communications, (see S. 2365), S9137 [28JY] promote competition
and privatization in satellite communications (H.R. 1872),
consideration, (see H. Res. 419), H2813 [5MY]
------ require accurate billing by carriers relative to costs and
fees resulting from the Telecommunications Act, (see S. 1897),
S2967 [1AP], (see H.R. 4018), H4324 [9JN]
Telephones: improve pay telephone services, (see S. 1928), S3120
[2AP]
------ protect consumers against spamming, slamming, and cramming,
(see H.R. 4176), H5403 [25JN]
------ protect consumers from cramming of charges on telephone
bills, (see H.R. 3798), H2931 [6MY], (see H.R. 3990), H4164
[4JN]
------ require carriers to completely and accurately itemize charges
and taxes collected with telephone bills, (see H.R. 4305), H6186
[22JY]
------ strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the
slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers, (see S.
1618), S516 [9FE], (see S. 1740), S1697 [10MR], (see H.R. 3749),
H2605 [29AP], (see H.R. 3888), H3312 [14MY]
Television: enhance the ability of satellite television providers
to compete with cable television systems, (see S. 2494), S10518
[17SE]
------ promote competition in the multichannel video marketplace,
(see H.R. 4352), H6697 [29JY]
------ reform laws relative to satellite retransmissions of
broadcast signals, (see S. 1720), S1435 [5MR], (see H.R. 3210),
H495 [12FE], (see H.R. 4449), H7411 [6AU]
------ reform laws relative to satellite retransmissions of
broadcast signals, (see H.R. 4675), H9274 [1OC]
Textile industry and fabrics: modify marketing of certain silk
products and containers, (see H.R. 3294, S. 2002), S3783 [29AP],
H677 [26FE]
Tobacco products: ban sale of cigarette packages containing small
number of cigarettes, (see H.R. 3786), H2706 [30AP]
------ establish a responsible U.S. international tobacco policy,
prevent tobacco companies from targeting tobacco products to
children, and establish the American Center on Global Health and
Tobacco, (see H.R. 3738), H2423 [28AP]
------ limit access to minors, (see H.R. 3474), H1236 [17MR], (see
H.R. 3474), H1378 [23MR], (see H.R. 3889), H3312 [14MY]
------ limit tobacco settlement attorneys' fees, (see H.R. 3907),
H3624 [20MY]
------ prevent use by minors, reduce secondhand smoke, require
document disclosure and deny immunity relative to industry
settlement, end promotion of exports, and provide transitional
assistance to farmers, (see S. 1638), S730 [12FE]
------ provide crop insurance, extension services, and
administration of price support and quota programs at no expense
to the Dept. of Agriculture, (see H.R. 3664), H2053 [1AP]
------ provide economic assistance to tobacco farmers, workers, and
communities dependent on tobacco production with funds
contributed by tobacco product manufacturers and importers, (see
H.R. 3867), H3311 [14MY]
------ provide market transition assistance for quota owners,
tobacco producers, and their communities, and stabilize tobacco
quota fluctuations, (see H.R. 3264), H630 [25FE], (see H.R.
3437), H1111 [11MR]
------ provide market transition assistance for tobacco producers,
industry workers, and their communities and ensure the quality
of U.S. tobacco, (see S. 1582), S113 [28JA]
------ reduce use through cost increases, marketing limitations,
industry oversight, and implementation of a public health
prevention and education strategy, (see S. 1889), S2851 [31MR]
------ reduce youth smoking, increase tobacco-related research, and
develop safer tobacco products, (see H.R. 3868), H3311 [14MY]
------ settlement of class action lawsuits against tobacco industry
and arbitration of attorneys' fees, (see H.R. 4375), H6879
[31JY]
Tourist trade: create employment opportunities and promote economic
growth in the travel and tourism industry, (see S. 2412), S9556
[31JY]
------ establish a public-private partnership between the U.S.
travel and tourism industry and every level of Government to
make the U.S. the premiere tourist destination in the world,
(see H.R. 4631), H8931 [25SE]
Trademark Act: amend to provide protection for trade dress, (see
H.R. 3163), H385 [5FE]
------ technical corrections, (see S. 2192), S6564 [18JN]
Trademark Law Treaty: implementation, (see S. 2193), S6564 [18JN]
Trademarks: prohibit the unauthorized destruction, modification, or
alteration of product identification codes, (see H.R. 3891),
H3487 [19MY]
------ protection against dilution, (see H.R. 3119), H99 [28JA]
Unemployment: make permanent self-employment assistance programs,
(see H.R. 3773), H2705 [30AP]
Veterans: enforcement of reemployment rights relative to States,
private employers, and servicemen employed by U.S. companies
abroad, (see H.R. 3213), H495 [12FE]
Vietnam: prohibit assistance by OPIC or Eximbank, (see H.R. 3105),
H63 [27JA], (see H.R. 3159), H329 [4FE]
World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty:
limitations on copyright liability relative to material online,
(see S. 2037), S4435 [6MY]
World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms
Treaty: limitations on copyright liability relative to material
online, (see S. 2037), S4435 [6MY]
Cloture motions
Courts: product liability reform (S. 648), S7297 [26JN], S7565
[7JY], S7717 [9JY]
------ product liability reform (S. 648), motion to proceed, S7525
[7JY]
Employment: protect employer rights (S. 1981), motion to proceed,
S10221 [10SE], S10309 [14SE]
Financial institutions: increase competition in the financial
services sector (H.R. 10), motion to proceed, S11239 [1OC],
S11437 [5OC], S11648 [7OC]
Political campaigns: protect individuals from having their money
involuntarily collected and used for politics by a corporation
or labor organization (S. 1663), S909 [24FE], S909 [24FE], S919
[24FE], S1045 [26FE]
Taxation: treatment of Internet and interactive computer service
commerce (S. 442), S11307 [2OC], S11649 [7OC]
------ treatment of Internet and interactive computer service
commerce (S. 442), motion to proceed, S10969 [25SE], S10975
[25SE], S11085 [29SE]
Tobacco products: tobacco industry liability settlement relative to
health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices (S.
1415), S4883 [14MY], S5605 [4JN], S5673 [5JN], S5740 [9JN],
S5754 [9JN], S6001 [10JN], S6145 [11JN], S6473 [17JN], S6479
[17JN]
Colloquies
Application of antitrust laws to Major League Baseball: Senators
Wellstone, Hatch, and Leahy, H9945 [7OC]
Conference reports
Bankruptcy Reform Act (H.R. 3150), H9954-H9985 [7OC]
Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and
Educational Services Act (S. 2206), H9697-H9719 [6OC]
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (H.R. 2281), H10048-H10073 [8OC]
IRS Restructuring and Reform Act (H.R. 2676), H5100-H5195 [24JN]
Cost Estimates
IRS Restructuring and Reform Act (H.R. 2676): CBO, S3950-S3952
[30AP]
Northern Mariana Islands Covenant Implementation Act (S. 1275):
CBO, S5995-S5997 [9JN]
SEC limitation on the collection of certain fees (H.R. 4213): CBO,
E1875 [1OC]
Year 2000 Readiness and Small Business Programs Restructuring and
Reform Act (H.R. 3412): CBO, S11205 [30SE]
Descriptions
Tax Relief Extension Act (S. 2622), S12328-S12336 [10OC]
Documents
Republican Health Care Principles, S7927 [10JY]
Excerpts
Legal opinions relative to political advocacy advertising cases,
S983 [25FE]
Explanations
Engagement With China Has Led to Concrete Benefits: U.S. Chamber of
Commerce, H6097 [22JY]
Financial Services Act (H.R. 10): Bliley Amendment on Strengthening
Investor and Consumer Protections, H3178 [13MY]
------ Gorton Amendment on Grandfathered Thrift Holding Company
Regulations, S11353 [2OC]
------ Representatives Bliley and Dingell, E1054-E1056 [5JN]
Increase Number of Temporary Visas for Skilled Workers and Protect
Similarly Qualified U.S. Workers, S12750-S12757 [21OC]
National Tobacco Policy and Youth Smoking Reduction Act (S. 1415):
Committee on Finance (Senate) Amendments, S5005-S5007 [18MY]
Putting the Taxpayer First Act (S. 1669), S927-S929 [24FE]
Small Business and Financial Institutions Tax Relief Act (S. 2346),
S8920 [23JY]
Tax Treatment of Certain Transfers of Assets and Liabilities to a
Corporation (H.R. 4852), E2236 [19OC]
Tax Treatment of Stapled Real Estate Investment Trusts (H.R. 3558),
E488 [26MR]
Tax Treatment of Stapled Real Estate Investment Trusts (S. 1871),
S2682 [26MR]
Workforce Improvement and Protection Act (H.R. 3736), E2323-E2328
[12NO]
Factsheets
H-1B Visa Program, H2599 [29AP]
National Tobacco Policy and Youth Smoking Reduction Act (S. 1415),
S5259 [21MY]
101 Facts on the Status of Working Women, H1420 [24MR]
Letters
Adherence with the MacBride Principles by U.S. persons doing
business with Northern Ireland: Sean McManus, Irish National
Caucus, Inc., H1200 [17MR]
Advisory Commission on Electronic Commerce study on effects of
moratorium on taxation of Internet sales on retail businesses
and State and local governments: John F. Sturm, Newspaper
Association of America, S11663 [7OC]
----- National Home Furnishings Association, S11663 [7OC]
Allocation of slots to United Airlines, Inc., at O'Hare
International Airport: Senators Inhofe and Nickles, S10947
[25SE]
Allow non-vessel-operating common carriers to offer service
contracts to shippers: Louis Policastro, New York/New Jersey
Foreign Freight Forwarders and Brokers Association, Inc., S3310
[21AP]
----- several shipping industry organizations, S3310 [21AP]
American Competitiveness Act: C.R. (Bob) Bell, Greater Omaha, NE,
Chamber of Commerce, S4968 [18MY]
------ Jack Kemp, S2716 [27MR]
------ Jose F. Nino, U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, S2717 [27MR]
------ Karen K. Narasaki, National Asian Pacific American Legal
Consortium, S2716 [27MR]
------ Scott Hoffman, American Business for Legal Immigration
(organization), S1520 [6MR]
------ Susan Au Allen, U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce,
S1521 [6MR]
Application of antitrust laws to Major League Baseball: Allan H.
(Bud) Selig, Major League Baseball, S9496 [30JY]
------ Donald M. Fehr and Allan H. (Bud) Selig, S9496 [30JY]
------ Stanley M. Brand, National Association of Professional
Baseball Leagues, Inc., S9496 [30JY]
Application of antitrust laws to Microsoft Corp.: James C. Miller
III and Daniel Oliver, S4233 [5MY]
Banking and bankruptcy insolvency laws relative to termination and
netting of financial contracts: Robert E. Rubin, Sec. of the
Treasury, H10235 [9OC]
Bankruptcy Reform Act: Anthony T. Cluff, Bankers Roundtable
(organization), H4360 [10JN]
------ Bill Brownfield, Virginia Dept. of Social Services, H4357
[10JN]
------ Brian O'Neill, National League of Cities, H4360 [10JN]
------ Cornelia I. Schneider, Community Associations Institute,
H4360 [10JN]
------ D. Van Skilling, Experian (credit reporting business), H4359
[10JN]
------ Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business,
H4355 [10JN], H4356 [10JN]
------ Dan Schulder, National Council of Senior Citizens, H4435
[10JN]
------ George W. Bush, Governor of Texas, H4349 [10JN]
------ J. Denis O'Toole, Household International (organization),
H4359 [10JN]
------ James G. Jones, Bank of America, H4357 [10JN]
------ Jonathan Burris, California Family Support Council, H4357
[10JN]
------ Joseph W. Saunders, Fleet Financial Group, H4359 [10JN]
------ June E. O'Neill, CBO, H4340 [10JN]
------ Larry E. Naake, National Association of Counties, H4358
[10JN]
------ Linda Ekstrom Stanley, Dept. of Justice, H4356 [10JN]
------ Martin G. McGuinn, Mellon Bank, H4360 [10JN]
------ Michael D. Hess, New York, NY, Dept. of Law, H4356 [10JN]
------ Peter B. King, Colorado Counties, Inc., H4358 [10JN]
------ R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H4356 [10JN]
------ Robert R. Davis, America's Community Bankers, H4360 [10JN]
------ Scott Belcher, National Multi Housing Council and National
Apartment Association, H4358 [10JN]
------ several realty and financial organizations, H4359 [10JN]
------ Thomas A. Schatz, Council for Citizens Against Government
Waste, H4360 [10JN]
------ William J. Donovan, National Association of Federal Credit
Unions, H4358 [10JN]
Cable television rates: Senator Feingold, S8752 [22JY]
------ William E. Kennard, FCC, S8752 [22JY]
Communications Satellite Competition and Privatization Act:
Charlene Barshefsky, U.S. Trade Representative, E909 [20MY]
------ Daniel J. Popeo, Washington Legal Foundation, H2840 [6MY],
H2842 [6MY], E909 [20MY]
Comprehensive Electricity Competition Act: Federico Pen�6a, Dept.
of Energy, S7952 [10JY]
Copyright protection technologies in analog videocassette recorders:
William A. Krepick, Macrovision Corp., S12376 [12OC]
Copyright Term Extension Act: Bruce A. Lehmann, Patent and
Trademark Office, H9952 [7OC]
------ Marybeth Peters, Register of Copyrights, H9953 [7OC]
------ Representative Coble, H9949 [7OC]
------ Representative Sensenbrenner, H9949 [7OC]
------ Richard W. Fisher, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative,
H9952 [7OC]
------ William M. Daley, Sec. of Commerce, H9952 [7OC]
Credit Union Membership Access Act: Blair Childs, American Small
Business Association, S9015 [27JY]
------ Karen Kerrigan, Small Business Survival Committee, S9015
[27JY]
------ Robert E. Rubin, Sec. of the Treasury, S8963 [24JY], S9010
[27JY]
Davis-Bacon Act improvements: Mechanical Electrical Sheet Metal
Alliance, H2105 [21AP]
Denial of benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences to
countries that violate intellectual property rights: Barry H.
Caldwell, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America,
S11588 [6OC]
----- Charles S. Levy and Jaques J. Gorlin, Intellectual Property
Committee, S11587 [6OC]
----- Doug Lowenstein, Interactive Digital Software Association,
S11588 [6OC]
----- Eric H. Smith, International Intellectual Property Alliance,
S11587 [6OC]
Dept. of Agriculture Market Access Program funding: Coalition To
Promote U.S. Agricultural Exports, S8208 [15JY]
Dept. of Transportation use of racial preference quotas: John F.
Emilius, GEOD Corp., H2005 [1AP]
------ Ward Connerly, American Civil Rights Coalition, H2005 [1AP]
Digital Era Copyright Enhancement Act: Representative Coble,
E1207-E1209 [23JN]
Digital Millennium Copyright Act: Representative Archer, Committee
on Ways and Means (House), E1714 [14SE]
------ Representative Coble, Committee on the Judiciary (House),
H7096-H7098 [4AU]
------ Representative Hyde, Committee on the Judiciary (House),
E1714 [14SE]
Disclosure of funding sources for certain candidate advocacy
advertising: Frank Clemente, Public Citizen (organization),
S998 [25FE]
----- Laura W. Murphy and Joel Gora, ACLU, S916 [24FE]
Eliminate Japanese barriers to foreign trade and investment relative
to resolution of the Asian financial crisis: Representative
Archer, Committee on Ways and Means (House), E1429 [24JY]
----- Representative Gilman, Committee on International Relations
(House), E1429 [24JY]
Employment opportunities in Utah: T.J. Seely, S10352 [15SE]
Federal paperwork burden reduction relative to small businesses:
Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, H1573
[26MR]
----- Representative Kasich, Committee on the Budget (House), H1560
[26MR]
Financial Services Act: Mary Griffin, Consumers Union, H3177 [13MY]
Granting of immunity or limiting liability for tobacco companies in
lawsuits relative to health risks and marketing and
manufacturing practices: C. Everett Koop and David A. Kessler,
Advisory Committee on Tobacco Policy and Public Health, S5265
[21MY]
Gulf War Veterans' Iraqi Claims Protection Act: John E. Moon, VFW,
S2216 [18MR]
H-1B Visa Program: American Business for Legal Immigration
(organization), S4991 [18MY]
------ Harris N. Miller, S4991 [18MY]
------ Paul R. Huard, National Association of Manufacturers, S4991
[18MY]
------ R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S4991 [18MY]
Health Care Financing Administration home health surety bond
requirements: Nancy-Ann Min DeParle, Dept. of HHS, E1979 [9OC]
HEALTHY Kids Act: John R. Garrison, American Lung Association, S743
[12FE]
------ Randy Johnson, National Association of Counties, S743 [12FE]
------ Richard A. Levinson, American Public Health Association, S743
[12FE]
Hiring of certain individuals whose sole purpose of seeking
employment is union organization and representation: Betty
Tyson, T&B Metal Works, Inc., S10274 [14SE]
----- Cliff Frankin, Central Electric Co., Inc., S10278 [14SE]
----- Frank Alonso, Alonso Electric (business), S10278 [14SE]
----- Jack L. Manno, Manno Electric, Inc., S10273 [14SE]
----- Rick L. Ellis, Kenny Electric Service (business), S10272
[14SE]
----- Robert Wilson, Wilson Electric (business), S10279 [14SE]
----- Tim J. Long, TL Electric, Inc., S10278 [14SE]
----- William D. Larlee, Coast Electric (business), S10279 [14SE]
Human Cloning Prohibition Act: Alan F. Holmer, Pharmaceutical
Research and Manufacturers of America, S562 [10FE]
------ William L. Respess, Ligand Pharmaceuticals (company), S579
[10FE], S580 [10FE]
Impact of satellite communications privatization on maritime safety
services: Kathy J. Metcalf, Chamber of Shipping of America
(organization), H2829 [6MY]
Impact of tobacco industry trust fund payments on cigarette prices:
C. Everett Koop and David A. Kessler, Advisory Committee on
Tobacco Policy and Public Health, S5126 [19MY]
Increase amount which may be contributed to defined contribution
pension plans: IPSCO (business) employees, S2571 [25MR]
----- several business organizations, S2571 [25MR]
Increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and expand
education and training opportunities for U.S. students and
workers: Representative Klink, H2599 [29AP]
Increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and protect
similarly qualified U.S. workers: Doris Meissner, INS, S12757
[21OC]
----- Senator Abraham, S12757 [21OC]
Industry Union Glass Container Promotion Program: Alexis M. Herman,
Sec. of Labor, S9552 [31JY]
Internet Tax Freedom Act: Internet Tax Fairness Coalition, E1231
[25JN]
------ James S. Gilmore III, Governor of Virginia, S11678 [7OC]
------ Lawrence H. Summers, Dept. of the Treasury, E1230 [25JN]
------ R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, E1230 [25JN]
------ Representative Solomon, Committee on Rules (House), H5031
[23JN]
------ several organizations, S11306 [2OC], E1231 [25JN]
Investigate campaign fundraising practices relative to transfer of
strategic nuclear missile technology to the People's Republic of
China: Representatives Fowler and Hyde, H4769 [18JN]
IRS Restructuring and Reform Act: Charles O. Rossotti, IRS,
S4384-S4386 [6MY]
------ Representatives Etheridge and Shimkus, S2892 [1AP]
Kids Deserve Freedom From Tobacco Act (KIDS Act): C. Everett Koop
and David A. Kessler, S2858 [31MR]
Labeling of imported meat and meat food products: Brett Kay,
National Consumers League, S8326 [16JY]
------ several agricultural organizations, S8326 [16JY]
Make Vietnamese trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free
emigration: several businesses and organizations, H6767 [30JY]
Mandate price reporting requirements for live cattle and boxed beef:
G. Chandler Keys III, National Cattlemen's Beef Association,
S8230 [15JY]
----- J. Patrick Boyle, American Meat Institute, S8231 [15JY]
Marketing of tobacco products to children: Representative Ford,
E1032 [4JN]
Metropolitan Washington Regional Transportation Act: several
Virginia county and city officials, E980 [22MY]
National Salvage Motor Vehicle Consumer Protection Act: Kenneth M.
Beam, American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators,
S12842 [21OC]
National Tobacco Policy and Youth Smoking Reduction Act: ENACT
Coalition, S5285 [21MY]
------ Floyd Abrams, S5287 [21MY]
------ Grover G. Norquist, Americans for Tax Reform (organization),
S6320 [15JN]
------ Jeannette Noltenius, Latino Council on Alcohol and Tobacco,
S5285 [21MY]
------ John R. Garrison, American Lung Association, S5285 [21MY]
------ Lindy L. Paull, Committee on Taxation (Joint), S5262 [21MY]
------ Marc Katz, National Association of Convenience Stores, S5180
[20MY]
------ National Governors' Association, S6447 [17JN]
------ President Clinton, S5199 [20MY]
------ several State Governors, S5621 [4JN] several State attorneys
general, S4228-S4230 [5MY]
Negotiate environmental agreements with foreign export financing
agencies and allow U.S. companies to compete equally for
international projects until such agreements are reached: Steve
Ledger, Rotec Industries (company), S11283 [1OC]
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative funding: Charlene
Barshefsky, U.S. Trade Representative, H7164 [4AU]
Oil royalty regulations: Council Nedd II, Citizens Against
Government Waste (organization), S10412 [16SE]
------ Harry C. Alford, National Black Chamber of Commerce, S10412
[16SE]
------ Jeffrey P. Harris, People for the USA (organization), S10412
[16SE]
------ Jennifer M. Belcher, Washington Dept. of Natural Resources,
S10403 [16SE]
------ John J. Chavez, New Mexico Dept. of Taxation and Revenue,
S10414 [16SE]
------ Matt Kibbe, Citizens for a Sound Economy (organization),
S10412 [16SE]
------ Western States Land Commissions Association, S10403 [16SE]
Omnibus Patent Act: Andrew H. Card, Jr., American Automobile
Manufacturers Association, S7936 [10JY]
------ Carl Silverman, Intel Corp., S8379 [16JY]
------ Charles E. Ludlam and Dave Schmickel, Biotechnology Industry
Organization, S8378 [16JY]
------ Gary L. Griswold, 3M Co., S8378 [16JY]
------ George Scalise, Semiconductor Industry Association, S7936
[10JY]
------ John Palafoutas, AMP Inc., S8379 [16JY]
------ Ken Wasch, Software Publishers Association, S7936 [10JY]
------ Lew Platt, Hewlett-Packard Co., S8379 [16JY]
------ Peter P. Schirling, IBM Internet Media Group, S8377 [16JY],
S8398 [16JY]
------ Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, S7935
[10JY]
------ Robert W. Holleyman II, Business Software Alliance, S7936
[10JY]
------ William B. Heming, Caterpillar Inc., S8379 [16JY]
------ William T. Archey, American Electronics Association, S7936
[10JY]
Operation of double-trailer and triple-trailer trucks: Walter B.
McCormick, Jr., American Trucking Association, S1725 [11MR]
Patient Protection Act: David Sibley and John Smithee, Texas State
Legislature, H6986 [3AU]
------ E. Ratcliffe Anderson, Jr., AMA, H6398 [24JY]
------ John Sharp, Texas Office of the Comptroller, H6987 [3AU]
Patients' Bill of Rights Act: Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Association and Health Insurance Association of America, H5060
[23JN]
------ Representative Stark, H5060 [23JN]
------ several organizations, S11327 [2OC]
------ Therese M. Vaughan, Iowa Dept. of Commerce, H5060 [23JN]
Pension Coverage and Portability Act: Brian Graff, American Society
of Pension Actuaries, S8675 [21JY]
------ James A. Klein, Association of Private Pension and Welfare
Plans, S8676 [21JY]
------ M. Dee Williams and Richard E. Schumacher, National
Association of State Retirement Administrators, S8676 [21JY]
------ Profit Sharing 401(K) Council of America, S8675 [21JY]
Prescription drug prices, E138 [11FE]
Prevailing wage requirements for construction projects: Vincent
Piscitello, VIP Restoration, Inc., E2185 [15OC]
Prevent use of Federal funds to require city contractors in San
Francisco, CA, to provide domestic partner benefits: J. Thomas
Cochran, U.S. Conference of Mayors, H6580 [29JY]
----- Laura W. Murphy and Christopher E. Anders, ACLU, H6580 [29JY]
----- Wade Henderson, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights
(organization), H6580 [29JY]
Prevent use of tobacco products by minors and reduce use among
adults: A. Stuart Hanson, Smoke Free 2000 Coalition, S2841
[31MR]
----- ENACT Coalition, S2840 [31MR]
----- Fran Du Melle, American Lung Association, S2840 [31MR]
----- Joan Claybrook, Public Citizen (organization), S2841 [31MR]
Product Liability Reform Act: Donna Sytek, National Conference of
State Legislatures, S7531 [7JY], S7709 [9JY]
------ Richard Finan and Dan Blue, National Conference of State
Legislatures, S7531 [7JY], S7709 [9JY]
------ Robert D. Evans, ABA, S7531 [7JY], S7709 [9JY]
Prohibit gambling on the Internet: National Association of
Attorneys General, S8762 [22JY]
------ several sports organizations, S8762 [22JY]
Protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's: Goran B.
Klintmalm, E1979 [9OC]
------ Mental Health Liaison Group, S10820 [23SE]
Protection of enrollees in managed health care plans and HMO's:
Angela M. Hunter, Council for Affordable Health Insurance, S3051
[2AP]
------ Dan Danner, Health Benefits Coalition for Affordable Choice &
Quality, S3051 [2AP]
------ Pamela G. Bailey, Healthcare Leadership Council, S3050 [2AP]
------ President Clinton, S9735 [1SE], H7561 [10SE]
------ R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S3051 [2AP]
------ several health care consumer organizations, S6138 [11JN]
several nurses, S6138 [11JN]
------ several women's organizations, S11542 [6OC]
Protection of small businesses from litigation excesses: Dan
Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, E320 [5MR]
------ Elaine Z. Graham and Christina M. Howard, National Restaurant
Association, E320 [5MR]
------ R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, E320 [5MR]
------ Todd McCracken, National Small Business United
(organization), E320 [5MR]
Provide market transition assistance for tobacco producers, industry
workers, and their communities: Alben B. Mills, S6455 [17JN]
----- H.H. Barlow III, S6455 [17JN]
----- Larry O. Bond, S6455 [17JN]
----- Megan Cobb, S6455 [17JN]
Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities Act: Carl B. Loop, Jr.,
Florida Farm Bureau Federation, H8763 [25SE]
------ Michael J. Stuart, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association,
H8791 [25SE]
Regulation of loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar
beets: Jack Cassidy, CoBank, H5076 [24JN]
Regulatory Improvement Act: Franklin D. Raines, OMB, S8807 [22JY]
------ Jacob J. Lew, OMB, S8808 [22JY]
------ Senators Levin and Thompson, Committee on Governmental
Affairs (Senate), S8807 [22JY]
Removal of Postal Service as U.S. representative to the Universal
Postal Union: Coalition in Support of International Trade and
Competition, H5315 [25JN]
Repeal information reporting requirement imposed on educational
institutions and certain other trades and businesses relative to
the Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits: Clive C.
Veri, Shawnee State University, S4516 [7MY]
----- Jerry S. Thornton, Cuyahoga Community College, S4516 [7MY]
----- John F. Clymer, Belmont Technical College, S4516 [7MY]
----- M. Valeriana Moeller, Columbus State Community College, S4517
[7MY]
----- Ronald E. Abrams, North Central Technical College, S4517 [7MY]
----- Sidney A. Ribeau, Bowling Green State University, S4516 [7MY]
----- Stanley O. Ikenberry, American Council on Education, S1522
[6MR]
----- Terry M. Thomas, Ohio Association of Community Colleges, S4516
[7MY]
----- Terry W. Hartle, American Council on Education, S4515 [7MY]
----- Thomas A. Lynch, Cleveland State University, S4516 [7MY]
Replace Federal highway program affirmative action policies with
emerging business enterprise programs: George M. Friez, Gilman
Construction (business), S1416 [5MR]
----- George R. La Noue, S1487 [6MR]
----- Jack Zeigler, Associated Sand & Gravel Co., Inc., S1416 [5MR]
----- Janet Reno, Attorney General, and Rodney E. Slater, Sec. of
Transportation, S1427 [5MR]
----- Lee T. Bernardi, Inland Asphalt Co., S1416 [5MR]
----- Mark Johnson, Westway Construction, Inc., S1416 [5MR]
----- Raymond C. Fisher, Dept. of Justice, S1413 [5MR]
----- Steven R. Goebel, Robert B. Goebel General Contractor, Inc.,
S1416 [5MR]
----- Thomas C. Stewart, Frank Gurney, Inc., S1415 [5MR], S1416
[5MR]
----- Wayne L. Van Zante, Steelman-Duff, Inc., S1416 [5MR]
Require that handguns be equipped with child safety devices:
Kenneth T. Lyons, International Brotherhood of Police Officers,
S8623 [21JY]
------ Sarah Brady, Handgun Control, Inc., S8624 [21JY]
SEC limitation on the collection of certain fees: Representative
Archer, Committee on Ways and Means (House), E1874 [1OC]
Security and Freedom Through Encryption Act: Anthony G. Jordan,
American Legion, E531 [31MR]
------ Kenneth A. Steadman, VFW, E540 [1AP]
State authority to tax compensation paid to certain employees: Alex
W. Rose, Kentucky Office of General Counsel, S7116 [25JN]
------ Alex W. Rose, Kentucky Revenue Cabinet, S11220 [1OC]
------ Elizabeth Harchenko, Oregon Dept. of Revenue, S11223 [1OC]
------ Harley T. Duncan, Federation of Tax Administrators, S7113
[25JN]
------ Harley T. Duncan, Federation of Tax Administrators, S11217
[1OC]
------ Paul E. Patton, Governor of Kentucky, S7113 [25JN]
------ Paul E. Patton, Governor of Kentucky, S11216 [1OC]
------ Tom Johnson, National Conference of State Legislatures,
S11218 [1OC]
Strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of
interstate telephone service subscribers: Horace B. Deets,
AARP, S4686 [12MY]
Tax treatment of liquidations of closely held corporations or
property to transfer assets to charitable organizations:
several charitable organizations, S12829 [21OC]
Taxation treatment of liquidations of closely held corporations or
property to transfer assets to charitable organizations:
several nonprofit organizations, E2106 [13OC]
Tax-exempt status for certain nonprofit health and fitness
organizations: several Senators, S9915 [3SE]
Telecommunications Competition and Consumer Protection Act: several
telecommunications businesses and associations, H10610 [12OC]
U.S.-Chinese maritime relations: Senator Hollings, Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S6499 [17JN],
S6500 [17JN]
Lists
Apparel Industry Partnership (organization), H2862 [6MY]
Campaign for a Fair Minimum Wage participants, S10261 [11SE]
Changes in substitute to S. 981, Regulatory Improvement Act, S408
[4FE]
Cosponsors of H.R. 4213, SEC limitation on the collection of certain
fees, E1874 [1OC]
Cosponsors of H.R. 4355, Year 2000 Information Disclosure Act, H6875
[31JY]
Cosponsors of S. 1422, FCC Satellite Carrier Oversight Act, S8615
[21JY]
Dept. of Agriculture Market Access Program recipients, S8204 [15JY]
Dept. of the Interior potential future cultural property nominations
to be World Heritage Sites, E2213-E2215 [16OC]
ENACT Coalition, S744 [12FE]
Federal facilities adversely affected by proposed legislation
relative to State authority to tax compensation paid to certain
employees from border States, S7114 [25JN]
Federal facilities potentially affected by the preempting of State
authority to tax compensation paid to certain employees, S11215
[1OC]
Health Benefits Coalition for Affordable Choice & Quality, S3051
[2AP]
Information Technology Association of America members, H2543 [29AP]
IRS Restructuring and Reform Act (H.R. 2676): Democratic
amendments, S4413 [6MY]
------ Republican amendments, S4413 [6MY]
Issues of concern in H.R. 4250, Patient Protection Act, H6299 [24JY]
Medical device manufacturers not responding to FDA request for year
2000 computer compliance, S10791-S10795 [23SE]
Minnesota companies working on NASA's space shuttle program, S8578
[20JY]
Organizations and agencies opposing H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act
provisions relative to treatment of child support and alimony
payments, H4435 [10JN]
Organizations endorsing S. 1723, American Competitiveness Act, S4957
[18MY]
Organizations supporting Bryan amendment to S. 442, Internet Tax
Freedom Act on FTC regulations to protect the privacy of
personal information collected from and about children on the
Internet, S11659 [7OC]
Organizations supporting certain market transition assistance
programs relative to S. 1415, National Tobacco Policy and Youth
Smoking Reduction Act, S6398 [16JN]
Organizations supporting collection of State and local taxes on
mail-order transactions, S11015 [28SE]
Organizations supporting H.R. 3605, Patients' Bill of Rights Act,
H5056 [23JN]
Proposed revisions to H.R. 3736, Workforce Improvement and
Protection Act, S12995 [12NO]
Remarks by organizations on S. 2416, Promoting Responsible Managed
Care Act, S9588 [31JY]
States adversely affected by proposed legislation relative to State
authority to tax compensation paid to certain employees from
border States, S7114 [25JN]
Students from Tennessee's 9th Congressional District supporting
tobacco legislation, E1032-E1035 [4JN]
Supporters of S. 1586, Consumer and Main Street Protection Act, S230
[29JA]
Tobacco Workers' Unity Summit participants, S6468 [17JN]
Toshiba Corp./National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision
Awards Program winners, E1044 [5JN]
Memorandums
IRS Restructuring and Reform Act: Lindy L. Paull, Committee on
Taxation (Joint), S4389 [6MY]
National Tobacco Policy and Youth Smoking Reduction Act: Jennifer
Baxendell, National Governors' Association, S5772 [9JN]
State Authority To Tax Compensation Paid to Certain Employees:
Jason Moseley, Kentucky Office of the Attorney General, S7115
[25JN]
U.S.-Japan Insurance Agreement: American Family Life Assurance Co.,
E1448 [27JY]
Messages
Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in
International Business Transactions: President Clinton, S4220
[4MY]
Inter-American Convention Against the Illicit Manufacturing of and
Trafficking in Firearms, Ammunition, Explosives, and Other
Related Materials: President Clinton, S5998 [9JN]
State of Small Business: President Clinton, S4354-S4356 [5MY],
H2774 [5MY]
Telecommunications Payments to Cuba: President Clinton, S1334
[4MR], H837 [4MR]
Motions
Bankruptcy: reform laws (H.R. 3150), H4440 [10JN], H9140 [28SE]
------ reform laws (H.R. 3150), conference report, S12137 [9OC],
H10238 [9OC]
Financial institutions: increase competition in the financial
services sector (H.R. 10), S12128 [9OC]
Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's
(H.R. 4250), H6413 [24JY], H6414 [24JY], H6415 [24JY]
Immigration: increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers
and expand education and training opportunities for U.S.
students and workers (S. 1723), S4996 [18MY], S4997 [18MY]
Iron and steel industry: respond to the surge of steel imports
resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other
regions, H10404 [10OC]
IRS: restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), S4514 [7MY], H3936 [22MY]
------ restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), conference report, S7660
[8JY], S7674 [8JY], H5367 [25JN]
Political campaigns: protect individuals from having their money
involuntarily collected and used for politics by a corporation
or labor organization (S. 1663), S905 [24FE], S907 [24FE], S999
[25FE], S1000 [25FE]
Taxation: treatment of Internet and interactive computer service
commerce (S. 442), S11575 [6OC], S11576 [6OC], S11690 [7OC],
S11848 [8OC]
Tobacco products: tobacco industry liability settlement relative to
health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices (S.
1415), S5114 [19MY], S5188 [20MY], S5189 [20MY], S5290 [21MY],
S5291 [21MY], S5622 [4JN], S6031 [10JN], S6033 [10JN], S6480
[17JN]
Outlines
Consumer and Main Street Protection Act (S. 1586), S232 [29JA]
Pledges
Tobacco Workers' Unity Pledge, S6468 [17JN]
Press releases
Allow Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carriers To Offer Service
Contracts to Shippers: Transportation Intermediaries
Association, S3310 [21AP]
Bankruptcy Reform Act: National Retail Federation, H4358 [10JN]
H-1B Visa Program: National Immigration Forum (organization), S4992
[18MY]
North Carolina Unions Stand Up for Tobacco Jobs--Urge Political and
Business Leaders To Save State's Economy by Joining Fight for
Fair Settlement: North Carolina AFL-CIO, S6509 [18JN]
Solomon Questions Security at Former Base, H3660 [21MY]
Solomon Staffers Widening Huang Probe, H3659 [21MY]
Proclamations
Learn to Fly Month: Rodney E. Slater, Sec of Transportation, E1082
[10JN]
Retired Citizens Month: Fob James, Jr., Governor of Alabama, E1265
[26JN]
Prologues
South African Wine Industry Trade and Business Overview: Vinifera
Wine Growers Association, E595 [21AP]
Proposals
Respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the financial
crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions, H10119 [8OC], H10294
[9OC], H10328 [9OC], H10334 [9OC], H10400 [10OC], H10622 [12OC],
H10848 [14OC], H10948 [15OC]
Remarks in House
Africa: tribute to business opportunities conference, E629 [22AP]
African Development Foundation: funding, E2133 [13OC]
Agricultural Market Transition Act: ensure that certain rice farms
continue production pursuant to flexibility contracts (H.R.
3339), E317 [5MR]
Agriculture: provide protections to suppliers of commodities (H.R.
3744), E709 [29AP]
Aid to Artisans (organization): tribute, E1709 [14SE]
Air Force: pilot retention, H3077 [12MY]
Alabama: observance of Retired Citizens Month, E1265 [26JN]
Alcoholic beverages: prohibit the direct shipment of alcohol to
minors (H.R. 3537), E455 [24MR]
Allen, Roscoe Jr.: Georgia Small Business Person of the Year award
recipient, H3758 [22MY]
Allstate Insurance Co.: tribute, E2077 [11OC]
------ tribute to Hispanic Marketing Team and Advertising and Brand
Development Group, E2075 [11OC]
American Samoa: clarify rules of origin for textile and apparel
products (H.R. 3377), E318 [5MR]
Appleway Music Center Co.: tribute, E1120 [11JN]
Asia: role of the U.S. and the IMF in financial crisis relief, H389
[11FE], H636 [26FE], H7555 [10SE], E18-E20 [27JA]
------ role of U.S. and IMF in financial crisis relief, H4577 [16JN]
Asian Americans: tribute to KSEE-TV (Fresno, CA) and Companies That
Care (organization) Portraits of Success Program honorees, E824
[12MY]
Aurora Metals Co.: anniversary, E2039 [10OC]
Aviation: enhance competition between airlines and improve
consumers' access to airline industry information (H.R. 4742),
E1975 [9OC]
------ enhance competition between airlines and reduce airfares,
H9340-H9343 [2OC]
------ enhance competition between airlines and reduce airfares
(H.R. 4577), E1729 [16SE]
------ establish guidelines on airline alliances to enhance
competition and reduce airfares, E2312 [12NO]
------ prohibit sale of international routes (H.R. 4547), E1694
[10SE]
Balzekas, Stanley, Jr.: Time Magazine Quality Dealer Award
recipient, E135 [11FE]
BankBoston Corp.: inclusion of gay and lesbian workers in diversity
program, E772 [6MY]
Bankruptcy: adjust debts of family farmers with regular annual
income, H10232 [9OC], H10237 [9OC]
------ amount of time allowed by financial institutions to record a
lien on a vehicle refinance, H4429 [10JN]
------ conduct study on small business bankruptcies, H4408 [10JN]
------ prohibit conversion of non-exempt assets into exempt
homestead property within a year of declaring bankruptcy and
preserve States' rights to set homestead exemptions, H4404-H4406
[10JN]
------ reform Chapter 11 regulations relative to foreclosure on
commercial property, H10231 [9OC]
------ reform laws, H2697 [30AP], E2305 [21OC]
------ reform laws (H.R. 3150), H505 [24FE], H2778 [5MY],
H2994-H3000 [7MY], H4026 [3JN], H4354-H4443 [10JN], E87 [4FE],
E1137 [16JN], E1180 [19JN], E1516 [3AU]
------ reform laws (H.R. 3150), conference report, H10227-E2295
[10JN]
------ reform laws (H.R. 3150), consideration of conference report
(H. Res. 586), H10224-H10227 [9OC]
------ reform laws (H.R. 3150), correct enrollment (H. Con. Res.
346), H10243 [9OC]
------ reform laws (H.R. 3150), corrections in engrossment, H4442
[10JN]
------ reform laws (H.R. 3150), motion to instruct conferees,
H9140-H9147 [28SE]
------ reform laws (H.R. 3150), motion to recommit, H4440 [10JN]
------ reorder debt repayment priorities relative to Federal, State,
and local governmental units, H4403 [10JN], H4404 [10JN], E1137
[16JN]
------ revise banking and bankruptcy insolvency laws relative to
termination and netting of financial contracts, H10235 [9OC]
------ treatment of certain gambling debts, H4346 [10JN], H4368
[10JN]
------ treatment of child support and alimony payments, H4396
[10JN], H4399-H4402 [10JN], H4428-H4436 [10JN], H4441 [10JN]
------ treatment of credit card debt, H4348 [10JN], H4349 [10JN],
H4368 [10JN], H4373 [10JN], H4374 [10JN], H4396 [10JN],
H4400-H4403 [10JN], H4428-H4436 [10JN], H4440 [10JN], H10236
[9OC], H10237 [9OC], H10238 [9OC]
------ treatment of recording artists' contracts with recording
studios, H4406 [10JN], H4407 [10JN]
------ treatment of small business regulations, H4397 [10JN], H4398
[10JN]
Barry, Thomas M.: appointment as President of SBC International's
Telkom South Africa operations, E1834 [28SE], E1881 [2OC]
Beckwith, Allison: National Business Plan Competition award
recipient, E2118 [13OC]
Beeville, TX: tribute to Bee Development Authority, E1288 [14JY]
Belleville, IL: anniversary of Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry
Local Union 101, E1555 [5AU]
Bernard, Elaine De La Torre: Central California Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce Business Woman of the Year award recipient, E125 [11FE]
Brooklyn Union Gas (business): National Energy Resources
Organization Research and Development Award recipient, E813
[12MY]
Budget: tax treatment of tobacco products, H2141 [22AP], H2142
[22AP], H2144 [22AP], H2148 [22AP], H2150 [22AP]
Buy American Act: compliance, H2130 [22AP], H2132 [22AP], H2849
[6MY], H2850 [6MY]
California: observance of Hire a Veteran Week, E706 [29AP]
------ prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for
political activities, E491 [26MR]
------ tribute to KSEE-TV (Fresno, CA) and Companies That Care
African-American Portraits of Success Award recipients, E65
[3FE]
------ tribute to KSEE-TV (Fresno, CA) and Companies That Care
(organization) Hispanic-American Portraits of Success Program
honorees, E1757 [18SE]
Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc.: tribute,
E630 [22AP]
Carlson Cos.: tribute, E472 [25MR]
CBO: require annual report on the economic impact of the Mandates
Information Act on employment and businesses, H3443 [19MY]
Center for Military and Private Sector Initiatives: tribute, E2095
[12OC]
Chicago Board of Trade: anniversary, H4542 [11JN]
Children and youth: effects of air pollution on asthma and other
respiratory conditions, H539 [24FE]
------ use of child labor in foreign countries, E1869 [1OC]
China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res.
121), H4163 [4JN], H5822 [17JY], H6078-H6119 [22JY], E1398
[23JY], E1440 [24JY]
------ trade surplus relative to illegal trade practices, H8537
[24SE]
------ transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology, H2820
[6MY], H2934 [7MY], H3000-H3004 [7MY], H3238-H3242 [13MY], H3502
[20MY], H3560 [20MY], H3561 [20MY], H3563 [20MY], H3564 [20MY],
H3595 [20MY], H3597 [20MY], H3758 [22MY], H3759 [22MY], H3939
[22MY], H3967 [22MY], H3968 [22MY], H7421-H7426 [7AU], E868
[14MY]
------ transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology, H8611
[24SE], E1801 [24SE]
------ U.S. policy, H2699-H2704 [30AP], H7421-H7426 [7AU]
China, Republic of: tribute to efforts relative to Asian financial
crisis and for encouraging peace and stability in the region (H.
Con. Res. 270), H4279-H4283 [9JN]
Civil rights: affirmative action policies, H2921 [6MY], H4969
[23JN], H4971 [23JN], E363 [12MR]
Cleveland, OH: anniversary of the invention of Hulett ore
unloaders, E1498 [31JY]
------ anniversary of UAW Local 1050, E1506 [31JY]
Clinton, President: visit to the People's Republic of China, H4565
[15JN], H4574 [16JN], H5394-H5397 [25JN], H5416 [14JY]
Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions
(H.R. 23), H1508 [25MR]
Colleges and universities: adopt licensing codes of conduct against
merchandise produced under sweatshop and child labor conditions,
H2861-H2865 [6MY]
------ adopt licensing codes of conduct against merchandise produced
under sweatshop and child labor conditions, E1884 [2OC]
Colorado: anniversary of Club 20 (organization), E994 [3JN]
Colorado Child Care Association: reform of child care and early
childhood development industry, E1792 [24SE]
Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns
With the People's Republic of China (House, Select): establish
(H. Res. 463), H4724 [18JN], H4748-H4772 [18JN], H4843 [19JN]
----- establish (H. Res. 463), consideration (H. Res. 476),
H4739-H4748 [18JN]
----- transfer funds previously allocated for investigations,
H4742-H4745 [18JN]
Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act: implementation,
H4889-H4891 [22JN]
Community development: provide grant funding for additional
empowerment zones (H.R. 3622), E542 [1AP]
Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act:
technical corrections (H.R. 3617), E541 [1AP]
Community Development Block Grant Program: funding, H6277 [23JY]
Community Services Block Grant Program: reauthorize and amend (H.R.
3880), E860 [14MY], E967 [22MY]
------ reauthorize and amend (S. 2206), H7620-H7643 [14SE], H8602
[24SE], E1725 [15SE], E1740 [16SE]
------ reauthorize and amend (S. 2206), conference report,
H10201-H10207 [8OC], E2078 [11OC]
------ reauthorize and amend (S. 2206), permission to file
conference report, H9647 [6OC]
------ reauthorize (H.R. 4271), E1338 [17JY]
Computers: develop a national strategy to resolve the year 2000
problem and ensure that critical public and private services are
not disrupted, H5663 [16JY], H5849 [17JY], E1381 [22JY]
------ develop a national strategy to resolve the year 2000 problem
and ensure that critical public and private services are not
disrupted, H11016 [15OC]
------ encourage disclosure and exchange of information relative to
the year 2000 problem (H.R. 4355), H6871 [31JY], H6873 [31JY],
E1497 [31JY] encourage disclosure and exchange of information
relative to the year 2000 problem (H.R. 4455), E1608 [7AU],
E1635 [7AU]
------ encourage disclosure and exchange of information relative to
the year 2000 problem (S. 2392), H9204-H9208 [1OC], E1893 [2OC],
E2017 [10OC]
------ ensure businesses, financial markets, and the Federal
Government are taking adequate steps to resolve the year 2000
problem, E757 [5MY]
------ ensure U.S. preparation to meet the year 2000 problem (H.R.
4756), H10717-H10723 [13OC]
------ minimize the disruption of Government and private sector
operations caused by the year 2000 computer problem, H10719
[13OC] minimize the disruption of Government and private sector
operations caused by the year 2000 computer problem (H.R. 4682),
E1895 [2OC]
------ prohibit gambling on the Internet, H7271 [5AU], H7272 [5AU]
------ prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the
Internet or interactive computer services (H.R. 4105),
H5028-H5037 [23JN], E1230 [25JN], E1262 [26JN], E1288 [14JY]
------ prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the
Internet or interactive computer services, H11667 [20OC]
------ protect consumer privacy, empower parents, improve electronic
commerce, and safeguard data security, H9906 [7OC] protect
consumer privacy, empower parents, improve electronic commerce,
and safeguard data security (H.R. 4667), E1861 [1OC]
------ provide that actions, including ones to recover damages,
resulting from a computer date failure shall be deemed to be
based solely in contract when certain conditions have been met
(H.R. 4240), H5849 [17JY]
------ require persons who sell or transfer materials harmful to
minors on the Internet to restrict access by minors (H.R. 3783),
H9902-H9911 [7OC]
------ use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and
security, E1640 [7AU] use, sale, and export of encryption
products for privacy and security (H.R. 695), H1701 [30MR],
H1702 [30MR], E529 [31MR], E531 [31MR], E532 [31MR], E540 [1AP],
E542 [1AP], E973 [22MY], E1032 [4JN]
Congress: exclude points of order against amendments relative to an
increase in the direct costs of Federal private sector mandates,
H3443-H3446 [19MY]
------ exempt legislation resulting in an overall reduction in tax
or tariff revenues from the unfunded mandates point of order
requirement, H3430-H3436 [19MY]
------ permit points of order against provisions that affect
legislation established to protect civil rights, H3446-H3448
[19MY] permit points of order against provisions that affect
legislation established to protect human health, safety, or the
environment, H3436-H3442 [19MY], H3450 [19MY]
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation: tribute to Veterans
Braintrust forum, E1896 [2OC]
Consumers: establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of
Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-
produced merchandise (H.R. 563), H2132 [22AP]
------ establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of
Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-
produced merchandise (H.R. 563), H9472-H9474 [5OC]
Contracts: allow choice of arbitration as a means of settling
disputes (H.R. 2882), unanimous-consent agreement, H6418 [24JY]
Coors Brewing Co.: anniversary, E624 [22AP]
------ Virginia Water Environment Association Environmental
Excellence Award recipient, E2267 [21OC]
Copyrights: clarify ownership of termination interests and
contractual obligations relative to motion picture residual
payments, H1466 [25MR], E753 [5MY]
------ duration of protection (H.R. 2589), H1279 [18MR], H1458-H1483
[25MR], E484 [26MR], E753 [5MY]
------ duration of protection (H.R. 2589), consideration (H. Res.
390), H1456-H1458 [25MR]
------ duration of protection (H.R. 2589), corrections in
engrossment, H1483 [25MR]
------ duration of protection (S. 505), H9946-H9954 [7OC], E1995
[9OC], E2070 [11OC], E2088 [11OC], E2096 [12OC], E2255 [20OC],
E2308 [12NO]
------ protection of certain original designs of vessel hulls (H.R.
2696), H1141 [12MR], H1243-H1247 [18MR]
------ reform music licensing practices and fees, H1459-H1464
[25MR], H1467-H1483 [25MR]
Correctional institutions: use of Federal prison labor relative to
human rights violations and commercial competition for products,
H4888 [22JN], H4889 [22JN]
Courts: exempt Federal agencies from adhering to certain court
precedents involving commercial transactions with a business
located in a foreign country, H597 [25FE], H598 [25FE]
------ jurisdiction of Federal courts over foreign manufacturers,
H2280 [23AP]
------ provide certain immunities from civil liability for trade and
professional associations (H.R. 1542), unanimous-consent
agreement, H6418 [24JY]
Cranberry, PA: Pennsylvania Commerce of Business and Industry
Outstanding Community award recipient, E1775 [23SE]
Credit: furnishing and using consumer reports for employment
purposes (S. 2561), H10218-H10220 [8OC]
Cuba: U.S. policy, H1586 [26MR], H1591 [26MR]
Customs Service: enforcement of U.S.-Canada softwood lumber
agreement, H5199 [24JN], H5690 [16JY]
Daar, Sheila: EPA Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award recipient,
E40 [28JA]
Davis-Bacon Act: create additional category of construction workers
called ``helpers'' (H.R. 4546), E1692 [10SE]
------ repeal, H2101 [21AP], H2104 [21AP]
De La Torre, Carol: Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Business Woman of the Year award recipient, E125 [11FE]
DEA: imposition of fines for record keeping violations, E695 [29AP]
Delaware and Hudson Railway Co., Inc.: anniversary, E1534 [4AU]
Dept. of Agriculture: extend time period for rulemaking on milk
marketing orders system, H4988 [23JN], H5002-H5015 [23JN], E1256
[26JN]
------ make grants to establish additional rural enterprise
communities, H11651 [20OC]
------ make grants to establish additional rural enterprise
communities and empowerment zones (H.R. 4666), E1866 [1OC]
------ Market Access Program funding, H5085-H5088 [24JN], H5210
[24JN]
------ reform basic formula price for milk marketing orders, H9316
[2OC], H9328 [2OC], H9331 [2OC]
------ regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar
beets, H5075-H5085 [24JN]
------ regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar
beets, H9334 [2OC]
Dept. of Commerce: Economic Development Agency funding, E1551 [5AU]
------ provide grants to improve job skills in specific industries
(H.R. 3270), H507 [24FE]
Dept. of Defense: assess the impact of the Micropurchase Program
and the advisability of increasing the purchase threshold, H3708
[21MY]
------ Dual Use Science and Technology Program funding, H5230 [24JN]
------ prohibit funding of contracts with Chinese companies, H5250
[24JN], H5251 [24JN]
------ tribute to National Reconnaissance Office commercial launch
satellite programs, H5229 [24JN]
Dept. of Energy: purchase of Russian uranium from dismantled
nuclear warheads (H.R. 3941), E942 [22MY]
Dept. of HUD: expansion and improvement of Houston, TX, field
office, E1497 [31JY]
Dept. of Labor: treatment of immigration relative to certain
information technology occupations, H1413 [24MR]
----- treatment of immigration relative to certain information
technology occupations (H.R. 3273), H507 [24FE]
Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit issuing regulations dealing with
hybrid transactions (H.R. 4663), E1865 [1OC]
Dept. of Transportation: clarify policy on grants to States who
suspend certain disadvantaged business enterprise programs in
compliance with court orders, H1913 [1AP], H2001 [1AP]
Desai, Kirti (Kenny): Minority Construction Firm of the Year award
nominee, E993 [3JN]
District of Columbia: designate as empowerment zone and modify tax
treatment of residents (H.R. 3329), E282 [4MR]
------ reduce traffic congestion, promote economic development, and
improve the quality of life in Washington metropolitan region
(H.R. 3971), E979 [22MY]
Domestic policy: establish a living wage, develop job
opportunities, convert military programs to social programs,
produce a capital budget, reduce poverty and violence, and
redistribute wealth and power (H.R. 1050), H5915 [20JY]
Drug abuse: ensure drug testing of employees is administered by
certified laboratories and positive test results are reviewed by
licensed medical officers, H7876 [16SE]
Drugs: exclusivity periods for medications to treat drug addiction,
H7860-H7863 [16SE], H7870 [16SE]
------ promote drug-free workplace programs (H.R. 3853), H4974-H4981
[23JN]
Dyer, Hollis: Oak Grove, MO, Chamber of Commerce Business Person of
the Year award recipient, E131 [11FE]
Earthlink Network (business): tribute, E924 [20MY]
Ecology and environment: assist local governments and citizens'
associations in assessing and remediating brownfield sites (H.R.
3627), H2033 [1AP]
------ cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites, H5756 [17JY],
H5757 [17JY], E1489 [31JY], E1497 [31JY]
------ control water pollution from concentrated animal feeding
operations (H.R. 3232), E170 [12FE]
Economy: economic impact of a depreciating currency, H2375-H2377
[28AP]
------ national objectives priority assignments, H28-H30 [9SE],
H9675-H9680 [6OC], E2216 [16OC]
El Paso, TX: tribute to Montwood High School participants at the
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology
(FIRST) competition, H4638 [17JN]
El Salvador: democracy efforts, E1021 [4JN]
Elizabeth, NJ: National Association of State Development Agencies
Community Empowerment Award recipient, E227 [25FE]
Employee Benefit Research Institute: anniversary, E1808 [25SE]
Employment: elimination of prevailing wage requirements for
construction projects, E2185 [15OC]
------ jobs availability, H1650 [27MR]
------ minimum wage and overtime exemptions for certain employees
(H.R. 2888), H4466-H4475 [10JN], H4488-H4488 [11JN] minimum wage
and overtime exemptions for certain employees (H.R. 2888),
consideration (H. Res. 461), H4465 [10JN], H4466 [10JN] minimum
wage and overtime exemptions for certain employees (H.R. 2888),
corrections in engrossment, H4491 [11JN]
------ prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual
orientation (H.R. 1858), H3736 [21MY]
------ reform standard for classifying technical workers as
independent contractors for employment tax purposes (H.R. 3819),
E790 [7MY]
------ require consent of employees relative to overtime, H4474
[10JN], H4475 [10JN]
------ summer youth jobs programs funding, E1330 [17JY]
Empress Casino Joliet (business): Joliet, IL, Chamber of Commerce
Salute to Industry Award recipient, E204 [24FE]
EPA: remove restrictions on use of brownfield funds, H5825 [17JY],
H5826 [17JY]
European Union: wireless telecommunications standards, E2053 [11OC]
Families and domestic relations: increase availability,
affordability, and quality of child care, H1279 [18MR], H1281
[18MR]
----- increase availability, affordability, and quality of child
care (H.R. 3292), E239 [26FE]
Fastener Quality Act: compliance requirements, E2009 [9OC]
FCC: encourage competition in telecommunications industry, H489
[12FE], E139 [11FE], E140 [11FE], E159 [12FE], E172 [12FE], E178
[12FE], E185 [12FE], E188 [12FE], E406 [18MR], E480 [25MR]
FDIC: require study on Bank Insurance Fund and Savings Association
Insurance Fund relative to merging of funds, H3214 [13MY]
Federal Bureau of Prisons: study growth and development of private
prisons, H7162 [4AU]
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: requirements relative to
health claims on food labels, H509 [24FE]
Federal highway program: replace affirmative action policies with
emerging business enterprise programs, H2000-H2012 [1AP],
H3957-H3960 [22MY], E605 [21AP]
Federal-State relations: reduce State and local costs due to
unfunded Federal mandates relative to bankruptcy reform,
H4339-H4343 [10JN]
Fee, John: San Diego County Building and Construction Trades
Council Johns Fellowship Award recipient, E1713 [14SE]
Ferretti, Jessica: National Women's Business Council business plan
competition honoree, E2237 [19OC]
Financial institutions: allow operating subsidiaries to offer
certain new financial services and strengthen investor and
consumer protections, H3185-H3192 [13MY]
------ allow retention of ``Federal'' in name of depository
institutions converted to a national or State bank, H3218
[13MY], H3219 [13MY]
------ GAO study of economic impact from increased competition,
H3213 [13MY], H3214 [13MY]
------ GAO study on limiting fees or costs incurred by customers
acquiring financial products, H3218 [13MY]
------ increase competition in the financial services sector (H.R.
10), H1306 [19MR], H1687 [27MR], H1784 [31MR], H2691 [30AP],
H2773 [5MY], H3132-H3222 [13MY], E434 [19MR], E950 [22MY], E953
[22MY], E1054 [5JN] increase competition in the financial
services sector (H.R. 10), consideration (H. Res. 403),
H1824-H1831 [31MR], H1885 [1AP] increase competition in the
financial services sector (H.R. 10), consideration (H. Res.
428), H3122-H3132 [13MY]
------ limit the percentage of gross annual revenue financial
holding companies can derive from nonfinancial activities,
H3204-H3213 [13MY], E953 [22MY]
------ modify insurance requirements for smaller banks, prohibit
sale of unitary thrifts to commercial enterprises, and allow
operating subsidiaries to offer certain new financial services,
H3197-H3203 [13MY]
------ monitor compliance with commitments made in connection with a
merger or acquisition (H.R. 4420), E1570 [7AU]
------ payment of interest on commercial checking accounts, H10217
[8OC]
------ prohibit fees for using teller windows (H.R. 4811), E2094
[12OC]
------ strengthen investor and consumer protections, H3176-H3182
[13MY]
------ sunset on requirement that banks purchase an insurance agency
to conduct insurance activities in other States, H3220 [13MY]
Firearms: require that handguns be equipped with child safety
devices, H7147 [4AU]
Fluhrer Bakeries, Inc.: anniversary, E625 [22AP]
Foreign policy: prohibit participation in investigation of Chinese
launch failure of U.S.-built satellite, H3561-H3563 [20MY]
Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track
procedures for future trade agreements, H6422 [24JY], H6929
[3AU], H6930 [3AU], E1483 [30JY]
----- establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for
future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), consideration (H. Res.
309), H1885 [1AP]
------ establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures
for future trade agreements, H7610 [11SE] establish negotiating
objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements
(H.R. 2621), H8463 [23SE], H8538 [24SE], H8603 [24SE], H8611
[24SE], H8612 [24SE], H8720 [25SE], H8765-H8805 [25SE], H8975
[26SE], H9348 [5OC], E1828 [26SE], E1833 [28SE], E1842 [28SE],
E1949 [8OC] establish negotiating objectives and fast-track
procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621),
consideration (H. Res. 553), H8756-H8765 [25SE]
------ substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of
``most-favored-nation treatment'', H5304-H5307 [25JN], H5358
[25JN], H5361 [25JN], H5363 [25JN], H5364 [25JN]
------ U.S. deficit, E1424 [24JY]
Free enterprise: improve competitiveness of U.S. business and
promote foreign commerce (H.R. 4353), E1496 [31JY], E1524 [3AU]
------ improve competitiveness of U.S. business and promote foreign
commerce (H.R. 4353), H10302-H10306 [9OC], E2076 [11OC], E2095
[12OC], E2096 [12OC]
Fresno, CA: anniversary of Fresno Business Council, E2219 [16OC]
Fresno (CA) Bee: Excellence in Business Award recipients, E909
[20MY]
Fresno Compact (organization): tribute to Business Partner Award
recipients, E568 [2AP]
FRS: bailout of Long-Term Capital, Ltd., hedge fund, H9208 [1OC],
H9211 [1OC], H9507 [5OC], H10652-H10654 [12OC], E1894 [2OC]
------ impact of interest rates on economic conditions relative to
Asian financial crisis, H1508 [25MR]
FTC: regulation of dietary ingredient and supplement advertisements
(H.R. 4581), E1732 [16SE]
Genentech, Inc.: tribute, E168 [12FE]
Getachew, Yoseph: National Industries for the Blind (organization)
Peter J. Salmon National Service Employee of the Year award
recipient, H8509 [23SE]
Government: procure from the private sector the goods and services
necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (S. 314),
H9446-H9452 [5OC], E1975 [9OC]
------ procurement access for women-owned businesses (H. Res. 313),
H919 [10MR], H927 [10MR], H929 [10MR], H932 [10MR]
Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional
deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R.
1010), E458 [24MR]
----- analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of
proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R. 3534),
H3223-H3231 [13MY], H3430-H3452 [19MY], E955 [22MY], E964 [22MY]
----- analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of
proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R. 3534),
consideration (H. Res. 426), H3119-H3122 [13MY]
------ economic impact of hostile takeovers, H9091 [28SE]
------ reduce Federal paperwork burden relative to small businesses
(H.R. 3310), H1387 [24MR], H1563-H1581 [26MR], E471 [25MR], E513
[30MR] reduce Federal paperwork burden relative to small
businesses (H.R. 3310), consideration (H. Res. 396), H1559-H1562
[26MR]
------ require reasonable notice to businesses of changes made to
regulations imposed by Federal agencies (H.R. 4049), E1123
[11JN]
------ treatment of fines for first-time violations of paperwork
requirements by small businesses, H1572-H1581 [26MR]
Great Lakes: prohibit the sale or diversion of water to foreign
countries, businesses, corporations, and individuals (H. Res.
418), H7675 [14SE]
----- prohibit the sale or diversion of water to foreign countries,
businesses, corporations, and individuals (H. Res. 566), H11682
[20OC]
Guam: anniversary of M.V. Pangilinan Enterprises, Inc., E991 [3JN]
------ tribute to efforts relative to employment of disabled
individuals, E2169 [14OC]
Guam Business (publication): anniversary, E209 [24FE]
Gulf of Mexico: oil and gas resources, E539 [1AP]
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.: National Aeronautic Association Robert
J. Collier Trophy recipient, E896 [19MY]
Hanover, PA: anniversary of Chamber of Commerce, E845 [13MY]
Harley-Davidson, Inc.: tribute, E736 [1MY]
Hawkins, William: National Industries for the Blind Milton J.
Samuelson Career Achievement Award recipient, E1891 [2OC]
Hazardous substances: require powerplants, industrial plants, and
incinerators to reduce mercury emissions (H.R. 3791), E797 [7MY]
Health: application of antitrust laws to labor negotiations by
groups of health care professionals with HMO's (H.R. 4277),
H7472 [9SE]
------ liability protection for suppliers of raw material and
component parts to medical device manufacturers (H.R. 872),
H6740-H6748 [29JY], E1573 [7AU]
------ merger of Blue Cross Blue Shield of the National Capital Area
and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maryland, E1658 [9SE]
------ prohibit restriction of certain medical communications
between health care providers and their patients (H.R. 586),
H1850 [31MR], E778 [6MY]
------ protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's,
H624-H626 [25FE], H935-H941 [10MR], H1025 [11MR], H1636-H1640
[26MR], H1846-H1850 [31MR], H1857 [1AP], H4826-H4832 [18JN],
H4842 [19JN], H4972 [23JN], H4973 [23JN], H5068 [24JN], H5069
[24JN], H5417 [14JY], H5502 [15JY], H5504 [15JY], H5505 [15JY],
H5506 [15JY], H5638 [16JY], H5639 [16JY], H5640 [16JY], H5641
[16JY], H5730-H5733 [16JY], H5742 [17JY], H5743 [17JY], H5861
[20JY], H5962 [21JY], H5963 [21JY], H5965 [21JY], H5966 [21JY],
H5967 [21JY], H5968 [21JY], H5969 [21JY], H6066 [21JY], H6073
[22JY], H6074 [22JY], H6075 [22JY], H6076 [22JY], H6077 [22JY],
H6173-H6178 [22JY], H6189 [23JY], H6190 [23JY], H6191 [23JY],
H6192 [23JY], H7473-H7476 [9SE], H7560-H7567 [10SE], H7567
[10SE], H7685-H7688 [14SE], H7695 [15SE], H9086 [28SE], H9190
[1OC], H9511-H9514 [5OC], H9727 [7OC], H9728 [7OC], H10223
[9OC], H10525 [11OC], H10527 [11OC], H10546-H10553 [11OC],
H10555 [11OC], H10557 [11OC], H10643 [12OC], H10866 [14OC],
H10887 [14OC], H10901 [14OC], H10903 [14OC], H10911 [14OC],
H10922 [15OC], E287 [4MR], E335 [10MR], E549 [1AP], E1950 [8OC]
------ protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R.
3605), H10223 [9OC]
------ protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R.
4250), H10889-H10894 [14OC]
------ protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.
Con. Res. 272), E769 [6MY] protection of enrollees in managed
care plans and HMO's (H.R. 337), H581 [25FE], H584 [25FE], H633
[26FE], H635 [26FE], E1 [27JA] protection of enrollees in
managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 3605), H4301-H4303 [9JN],
H4306-H4310 [9JN], H4705-H4709 [17JN], H5053-H5061 [23JN], H5068
[24JN], H5069 [24JN], H5070 [24JN], H5299 [25JN], H5300 [25JN],
H5585 [15JY], H5743 [17JY], H5969 [21JY], E527 [31MR], E778
[6MY], E910 [20MY], E1445 [27JY] protection of enrollees in
managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 3605), consideration (H. Res.
486), H5863 [20JY] protection of enrollees in managed care plans
and HMO's (H.R. 3998), E1037 [5JN] protection of enrollees in
managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 4250), H6306-H6367 [24JY],
H6420 [24JY], H6884 [3AU], H6983-H6988 [3AU], H7002 [4AU], H7008
[4AU], H7183 [5AU], H7184 [5AU], E1318 [16JY], E1436 [24JY],
E1445 [27JY], E1447 [27JY], E1449 [27JY], E1459 [29JY], E1471
[30JY], E1474 [30JY], E1502-E1504 [31JY], E1621-E1623 [7AU]
protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R.
4250), consideration (H. Res. 509), H6297-H6306 [24JY]
protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R.
4250), motion to recommit, H6412 [24JY], H6415 [24JY] protection
of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 820), H1116
[12MR]
Homeowners Protection Act: consumer protections relative to private
mortgage insurance (H.R. 4435), E1607 [7AU]
House Rules: require a two-thirds majority on legislation
implementing future trade agreements pursuant to fast-track
procedures (H. Res. 497), E1285 [14JY]
Housing: improve manufactured housing safety regulations,
H10704-H10706 [13OC]
Hunsucker, Gregory D.: Merced-Mariposa (CA) Central Labor Council
Labor Leader of the Year honoree, E950 [22MY]
Immigration: increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers
and expand education and training opportunities for U.S.
students and workers, H2598 [29AP], H3076 [12MY]
------ increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and
protect similarly qualified U.S. workers, H10674 [13OC] increase
number of temporary visas for skilled workers and protect
similarly qualified U.S. workers (H.R. 3736), H8578-H8602
[24SE], E1841 [28SE], E2323 [12NO] increase number of temporary
visas for skilled workers and protect similarly qualified U.S.
workers (H.R. 3736), consideration (H. Res. 513), H8571-H8578
[24SE] increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers
and protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (H.R. 3736),
corrections in engrossment, H8602 [24SE]
Income: disparity in salaries between workers and executives, H4247
[9JN]
India: sale of nuclear weapons technology by U.S. companies, H4248
[9JN]
Injured Workers Bar Association: report on workers' compensation
fraud, E2057 [11OC]
Insurance: assure patient choice and access to services for
enrollees in group health plans and health insurance coverage
(H.R. 3547), H1520 [25MR], H1521 [25MR]
International economic relations: role of labor in the global
economy, E150 [11FE]
International Paper Co.: anniversary, E9 [27JA]
International Telecommunications Union: selection of 3G technology
for wireless phone telecommunications, E2306 [21OC]
International Working Women's Day: observance, H929 [10MR]
Iron and steel industry: impose a temporary ban on importation of
certain steel products from Japan, Russia, and Brazil (H.R.
4762), H10340 [9OC]
------ respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the
financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions, H10119
[8OC], H10120 [8OC], H10294 [9OC], H10295 [9OC], H10328 [9OC],
H10334 [9OC], H10400-H10405 [10OC], H10621 [12OC], H10670
[13OC], H10676 [13OC], H10803 [13OC], H10804 [13OC], H10836
[14OC], H10848 [14OC], H10948 [15OC] respond to the surge of
steel imports resulting from the financial crises in Asia,
Russia, and other regions (H. Con. Res. 328), H8080 [18SE],
E2100 [12OC], E2251 [20OC] respond to the surge of steel imports
resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other
regions (H. Con. Res. 350), H10632-H10639 [12OC], E2135 [13OC]
respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the
financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions (H. Res.
598), H10921 [15OC], H10949 [15OC], H10958-H10965 [15OC], E2237
[19OC], E2311 [12NO]
IRS: restructure and improve taxpayer rights (H.R. 2838), H2781
[5MY], H4948 [22JN]
------ restructure and reform, H69 [28JA], H71 [28JA], H452 [12FE],
H509 [24FE], H581 [25FE], H583 [25FE], H634 [26FE], H636 [26FE],
H699 [3MR], H703 [3MR], H760 [4MR], H761 [4MR], H762 [4MR], H763
[4MR], H919 [10MR], H1025 [11MR], H1026 [11MR], H1097 [11MR],
H1302 [19MR], H1386 [24MR], H1452 [25MR], H1783 [31MR], H1784
[31MR], H1785 [31MR], H1786 [31MR], H1856 [1AP], H1858 [1AP],
H2240 [23AP], H4482 [11JN], H5049 [23JN], H5050 [23JN], E314
[5MR], E581 [2AP]
------ restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), H250-H252 [4FE], H3936
[22MY], H10923 [15OC]
------ restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), conference report, H5301
[25JN], H5352-H5368 [25JN], H5392 [25JN], H5970 [21JY], H6076
[22JY], E1313 [15JY]
------ restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), consideration of
conference report (H. Res. 490), H5304-H5307 [25JN]
------ restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), motion to instruct
conferees, H3936-H3938 [22MY]
Israel: regulation and control of encryption products and
technology relative to terrorism, E973 [22MY]
Japan: access of U.S. business to markets, E159 [12FE], E1175
[19JN]
------ eliminate barriers to foreign trade and investment relative
to resolution of the Asian financial crisis (H. Res. 392), H2240
[23AP], H5883-H5887 [20JY], E1371 [21JY], E1429 [24JY]
Job Training Partnership Act: establish regional private industry
councils for labor market areas that are located in more than
one State (H.R. 3271), H507 [24FE]
------ funding of incentive bonuses to certain job training
providers that place large percentages of individuals in certain
occupations (H.R. 3272), H507 [24FE]
Jobs With Justice (organization): tribute, E733 [1MY], E804 [7MY],
E817 [12MY]
John H. Harland Co.: anniversary, E119 [5FE]
Jones, Charles: National Veterans Small Business Advocate of the
Year award recipient, E957 [22MY]
Jones Act: reform, E2115 [13OC]
Kavanagh Furniture Co.: anniversary, E1419 [24JY]
Kirby Corp.: dedication of George A. Peterkin, Jr., Operations and
Training Center, E1250 [26JN]
K&L Enterprises, Inc.: tribute, E1676 [9SE]
Labor: national objectives priority assignments, H312-H317 [4FE]
Labor unions: allow employees to organize and form collective
bargaining units to improve salaries and working conditions,
H4953-H4960 [22JN], H4966 [23JN], H4968 [23JN], H4969 [23JN],
H4970 [23JN], H4973 [23JN], E1202 [23JN]
------ protect the free choice of individual employees relative to
participation in labor organizations (H.R. 59), H2822 [6MY],
H3759 [22MY], H5586-H5591 [15JY], E935 [21MY], E1258 [26JN],
E1276 [26JN], E1364 [21JY], E1381 [22JY], E1558 [5AU]
------ tribute to Day To Make Our Voices Heard campaign, E1203
[23JN], E1204 [23JN]
Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (H.R. 4770),
E2107 [13OC]
Learn to Fly Month: observance, E1082 [10JN]
Levi Strauss Co.: anniversary, E907 [20MY]
Long Beach, CA: tribute to Economic Development Administration,
E2117 [13OC]
Madrid Protocol: implementation of agreement on the international
registration of trademarks (H.R. 567), H2753-H2756 [5MY]
Major League Baseball: application of antitrust laws (S. 53),
H9942-H9946 [7OC]
Martz Group (business): anniversary, E1251 [26JN]
Massachusetts: anniversary of Fallon Healthcare System, E1163
[18JN]
Matsushita Electric Corp., of America: Girl Scout Corporate Award
recipient, E663 [23AP]
McCloskey, Sue: Minnesota Small Business Person of the Year award
recipient, E957 [22MY]
McKay, Dave: Top 40 Small Market Program Director of the Year award
recipient, E1180 [19JN]
McLamb, Carlie C.: Occoneechee Council of the Boy Scouts of America
Distiguished Service Award recipient, E1916 [6OC]
Medicaid: application of certain Federal intergovernmental
mandates, H3229-H3231 [13MY]
Medicare: establish medical necessity standard for Medicare+Choice
plans (H.R. 4674), E1870 [1OC]
------ reduce percentage of physicians' salaries dependent on
financial incentives under Medicare+Choice plans (H.R. 4726),
E1962 [8OC]
Medicare Payment Advisory Commission: appointment of individual
from medical supply industry, H10256 [9OC]
MERCOSUR (Southern Common Market): visit to U.S. by Parliamentary
Committee, E558 [2AP]
Meritor Automotive, Inc.: tribute, E1321 [16JY]
Micell Technologies, Inc.: tribute for inclusion of environmentally
friendly solvent cleaning system on R&D Magazine's list of the
100 most significant innovations of the year, E1815 [25SE]
Microsoft Corp.: application of antitrust laws, H3306 [14MY], E1045
[5JN], E1727 [15SE], E1906 [5OC]
Midwest Advanced Food Manufacturing Alliance: research grants
funding, H4990 [23JN]
Miller, Marshall V.: Vice President's Hammer Award recipient, E470
[25MR]
Minimum wage: level, H1303 [19MR], H1783 [31MR], H2106 [21AP],
H3078 [12MY], H5850-H5857 [17JY], E445 [24MR], E1052 [5JN]
------ level (H.R. 3100), H21 [27JA]
Monmouth County, NJ: anniversary of Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber
of Commerce, E1543 [4AU]
------ tribute to Urban League award recipients, E754 [5MY]
Mother Jones (publication): article on efforts by USA Engage
(lobbying group) to promote foreign trade with countries accused
of human rights violations, H2697 [30AP], E748 [4MY]
Motion pictures: discourage use of tobacco products among minors by
motion picture industry (H. Con. Res. 184), E406 [18MR]
Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to
salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (S. 852),
H10295-H10302 [9OC], E2097 [12OC]
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument: expeditious completion
of acquisition of private mineral interests (H.R. 1659), H8473
[23SE], H8474 [23SE]
NAFTA: impact on automobile industry, E1310 [15JY]
National Basketball Association: labor dispute, H10343 [9OC]
National Institute for Metalworking Skills: tribute, E1709 [14SE]
National Labor Relations Act: require arbitration of initial
contract negotiation disputes (H.R. 2848), H4958 [22JN]
National Payroll Week: observance, H8720 [25SE]
National Small Business Week: observance, E1053 [5JN]
Neighbor to Neighbor Community Development Corp.: award recipients,
E1115 [11JN]
New Hampshire: tribute to high school participants at the For
Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST)
competition, H4726 [18JN]
New Haven, CT: tribute to Regional Workforce Development Board,
E2320 [12NO]
New Jersey: tribute to Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken
High School, and Engineered Solutions participants at the For
Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST)
competition, E1163 [18JN]
New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants: anniversary,
E1025 [4JN]
New York, NY: anniversary of Manhattan Valley Golden Age Senior
Center, Inc., E1752 [17SE]
Newton Upper Falls, MA: tribute to partnership between Targeted
Marketing Solutions, Inc. and the U.S. Postal Service, E1837
[28SE]
NIST: Advanced Technology Program funding, H7169 [4AU], H7170
[4AU], E1549 [5AU]
------ authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1274), H10731-H10734 [13OC],
H10799 [13OC]
------ funding, H6981 [3AU]
NLRB: treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees
(H.R. 3246), H1210 [17MR], H1455 [25MR], H1556 [26MR], H1558
[26MR], H1599 [26MR], H1609-H1623 [26MR], E195 [24FE], E195
[24FE], E504 [27MR], E510 [30MR], E518 [30MR], E544 [1AP]
----- treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees
(H.R. 3246), consideration (H. Res. 393), H1609 [26MR]
North Carolina: tribute to radio and television stations for public
service announcements and participation in community service
projects, H451 [12FE]
Northern Ireland: adherence with the MacBride Principles by U.S.
persons doing business, H1199 [17MR]
Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration
requirements relative to textile industry, E985 [3JN]
----- labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative
to textile industry (H.R. 1450), E125 [11FE], E130 [11FE]
------ labor abuses, E125 [11FE], E130 [11FE]
Northern Telecom (company): tribute to Internet improvement
efforts, E786 [7MY]
Northland Organic Foods Corp.: Minnesota Small Business Exporter of
the Year award recipient, E957 [22MY]
Oakland, CA: anniversary of the Women in Skilled Trades program,
E1328 [17JY]
Oakland Private Industry Council: tribute to ``EASTBAY Works''
career and human resources center, E1158 [18JN]
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: enforcement of U.S.-Japan
insurance agreement, H7162-H7164 [4AU]
------ funding, H7162-H7164 [4AU]
Ohio City, OH: tribute to Dave's Supermarkets (business), E215
[24FE]
Opportunity, Inc.: tribute, E1838 [28SE]
Orphan Foundation of America: tribute, E1476 [30JY]
OSHA: consultation with State officials by employers relative to
compliance with safety and health requirements (H.R. 2864),
H1176 [17MR], H1178 [17MR], E405 [18MR], E406 [18MR]
------ prohibit any employee performance measures relative to number
of inspections conducted, citations issued, or penalties
assessed (H.R. 2877), H1177-H1179 [17MR], E412 [18MR]
------ reform scope of agency functions and regulatory enforcement
tactics, E2303 [21OC]
------ workplace violence prevention recommendations for late-night
retail establishments, E1181 [19JN]
Patchogue, NY: anniversary of Chamber of Commerce, E1992 [9OC]
Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week: observance, E965 [22MY]
Petroleum: authorize oilheat industry research and consumer
education programs (H.R. 3610), H10461-H10464 [10OC]
------ gasoline price levels, E1934 [7OC]
------ oil companies increase of crude oil prices, H1781 [31MR]
Political campaigns: allow contributions from eligible voters who
are employed by foreign subsidiaries or multinational
corporations, H4862-H4865 [19JN]
------ investigate campaign fundraising practices relative to
transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology to People's
Republic of China, H3360-H3365 [18MY], H3371 [19MY], H3372
[19MY], H3376 [19MY], H3377 [19MY], H3452-H3460 [19MY], H3492
[20MY], H3493 [20MY], H3494 [20MY], H3495 [20MY], H3552-H3559
[20MY], H3631 [21MY], H3632 [21MY], H3633 [21MY], H3647-H3651
[21MY], H3979 [3JN], H4543-H4546 [11JN], E937 [22MY] investigate
campaign fundraising practices relative to transfer of strategic
nuclear missile technology to the People's Republic of China,
H4767 [18JN], H4770 [18JN], H4973 [23JN]
------ permit businesses and labor organizations to stage public
debates between Presidential candidates if all candidates who
are eligible for Federal matching payments are invited (H.R.
4310), E1384 [22JY]
------ protect individuals from having their money involuntarily
collected and used for politics by a corporation or labor
organization, H6940 [3AU], H6942 [3AU] protect individuals from
having their money involuntarily collected and used for politics
by a corporation or labor organization (S. 1663), H2101 [21AP],
E213 [24FE]
------ require worker approval for use of labor organization dues
and fees for political activities, H3630 [21MY], H3631 [21MY],
H3632 [21MY], H3633 [21MY], H3759 [22MY], H3979 [3JN], H5587
[15JY] require worker approval for use of labor organization
dues and fees for political activities (H.R. 2608), H1748-H1754
[30MR], H2600-H2602 [29AP], H3609-H3615 [20MY], H4699-H4705
[17JN], E1571 [7AU]
Pontiac, MI: tribute to Pontiac Central High School and Delphi
Interior and Lighting Systems for awards at the For Inspiration
and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) competition,
E989 [3JN]
----- tribute to Pontiac Central High School and Delphi Interior and
Lighting Systems participants at the For Inspiration and
Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) competition, E1138
[16JN]
Postal Service: application of OSHA standards in the same manner as
any other employer (H.R. 3725), E651 [23AP]
------ application of OSHA standards in the same manner as any other
employer (S. 2112), H7647 [14SE], H7648 [14SE], E1739 [16SE]
------ promote competition in nonpostal commercial activities, H5709
[16JY], H5710 [16JY]
Power resources: promote competition in the electric power
industry, H1858 [1AP]
Prescription Drug Price Monitoring Commission: establish (H.R.
3925), H4231 [5JN]
Product safety: promote new and revised toxicological tests that
protect human, animal, and environmental health while reducing
need for animal testing (H.R. 3946), E1047 [5JN]
Public utilities: provide for the restructuring of the electric
power industry, H9652 [6OC]
------ revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility
holding companies (H.R. 3976), E971 [22MY]
Railroads: economic regulation of freight industry, E2049 [11OC]
------ ensure effective competition by improving regulation of rates
and abandoned lines (H.R. 4488), E1571 [7AU]
Reno, NV: tribute to the Gunnerman Foundation's ReNOx '98
Conference, E1379 [22JY]
Republican Party: attempts to influence trade associations, law
firms, and lobbying groups from hiring people affiliated with
the Democratic Party, E2265 [21OC]
------ condemn actions relative to president of the Electronics
Industry Association, H10986 [15OC]
------ national agenda, H1284-H1291 [18MR]
------ political contributions by tobacco companies, H2443 [29AP],
H2444 [29AP]
Rhode Island Manufacturing Week: obervance, E449 [24MR]
Rives Carlberg (advertising agency): anniversary, E1687 [10SE]
Rohm and Haas Texas Inc.: Deer Park, TX, Chamber of Commerce
Industry of the Year award recipient, E1858 [1OC]
Rolling Meadows, IL: tribute to Chamber of Commerce award
recipients, E787 [7MY]
------ tribute to Rolling Meadows High School participants at the
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology
(FIRST) competition, E1162 [18JN]
Ruehlmann, Eugene P.: Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Great
Living Cincinnatian award recipient, E262 [3MR]
Sacramento, CA: tribute to Capitol Area Development Authority,
E1115 [11JN]
Saginaw, MI: tribute to Michigan State Chamber of Commerce
Ambassador Conference, E1747 [17SE]
Saginaw African-American Minority Business Association: tribute,
E2011 [10OC]
San Diego, CA: designate Palomar Market Day, E1510 [31JY]
San Francisco, CA: prevent use of Federal funds to require city
contractors to provide domestic partner benefits, H6578-H6588
[29JY]
Santa Barbara, CA: tribute to Capital Conference participants,
E2022 [10OC]
Saudi Arabia: resolution of commercial disputes with Hill
International, Inc., E1531 [4AU]
------ resolution of commercial disputes with Hill International,
Inc., H7811 [16SE], H7812 [16SE], H10642 [12OC], E1732 [16SE],
E1747 [17SE]
SBA: funding, E1572 [7AU]
------ HUB Zone Empowerment Contracting Program funding, E1572 [7AU]
------ National Women's Business Council funding, H7172 [4AU], H7173
[4AU]
------ Small Business Investment Company Program funding, H7174
[4AU]
------ Women's Business Development Program funding, H7164 [4AU],
H7165 [4AU]
Schering-Plough Corp.: patent extension for certain
pharmaceuticals, E2121 [13OC]
Schmidt-Marcotte, Inc.: anniversary, H1832-H1834 [31MR]
Scruggs, Inc.: Foodservice Equipment and Supplies Magazine Dealer
of the Year award recipient, E1386 [22JY]
SEC: limit collection of certain fees (H.R. 4120), E1231 [25JN]
------ limit collection of certain fees (H.R. 4213), E1874 [1OC]
Seneca County, OH, Pork Producers Association: anniversary, E84
[3FE]
Shelby Township, MI: tribute to Integration 2000 Program, E1179
[19JN]
Ships and vessels: stimulate increased domestic cruise ship
opportunities by temporarily reducing barriers for entry into
the domestic cruise ship trade, H8465 [23SE]
Shriver's Salt Water Taffy (business): anniversary, E1691 [10SE]
Small business: assist in development of microenterprises, H301
[4FE]
------ establish minimum standards of fair conduct in franchise
sales and franchise business relationships (H.R. 4841), E2162
[14OC], E2172 [14OC]
------ protection from litigation excesses (H.R. 3382), E319 [5MR]
Small Business Investment Act: technical corrections (H.R. 3412),
H1399 [24MR], H1400 [24MR]
Smith, Marvin R.: National Minority Advocate of the Year Award
recipient, E1771 [22SE]
Social Security: privatization, H4842 [19JN], E1577 [7AU]
------ prohibit privatization (H. Res. 483), H5039 [23JN], E1201
[23JN]
Solvay America, Inc.: La Porte, TX, Chamber of Commerce Industry of
the Year award recipient, E2049 [11OC]
South Africa: wine industry, E595 [21AP]
Space policy: encourage the development of a commercial space
industry (H.R. 1702), Senate amendment (H. Res. 572),
H9494-H9502 [5OC]
Sports: eliminate professional league rules prohibiting public
ownership of teams (H.R. 590), H2342 [28AP]
------ regulations relative to relocation of professional teams
(H.R. 2699), H1453 [25MR]
Spreckels Sugar Co.: anniversary, E884 [19MY]
Springfield, MA: anniversary of Kavanaugh Furniture (business),
E1050 [5JN]
Subaru of America (business): anniversary, E1863 [1OC]
Sun Valley, CA: anniversary of Chamber of Commerce, E1367 [21JY]
Superfund Program: funding, H4222 [5JN]
Superior Die Set Corp.: anniversary, E1575 [7AU]
Take Our Daughters to Work Day: observance, H2300 [23AP]
Taxation: allow credits to small businesses for certain expenses of
long-term training of employees in highly skilled metalworking
trades (H.R. 3110), E200 [24FE]
------ capital gains rates, H2084 [21AP]
------ capital gains rates (H.R. 4125), H5069 [24JN], E1224 [25JN]
------ collection and payment of State taxes imposed on motor fuel
sold on Indian lands (H.R. 3966), E956 [22MY]
------ depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (H.R. 3500),
E414 [18MR]
------ establish flat tax rates for individuals and businesses,
H1627 [26MR], H1628 [26MR], H2108 [21AP]
------ extend research and development tax credit, E168 [12FE], E949
[22MY]
------ improve pension portability for defined benefit plans (H.R.
3101), E10 [27JA], E14 [27JA]
------ increase State cap on private activity bonds (H.R. 979), E652
[23AP]
------ permit consolidation of life insurance companies with other
companies (H.R. 4795), E2068 [11OC]
------ permit early distributions from employee stock ownership
plans for higher education expenses and first-time homebuyer
purchases (H.R. 4740), E1965 [8OC]
------ permit 401(k) contributions which would otherwise be limited
by employer contributions to employees stock ownership plans
(H.R. 4741), E1965 [8OC]
------ rates, H69 [28JA], H109 [3FE], H110 [3FE], H244 [4FE], H369
[5FE], H507 [24FE], H541 [24FE], H543 [24FE], H633 [26FE], H634
[26FE], H635 [26FE], H636 [26FE], H685 [2MR], H701 [3MR], H702
[3MR], H724-H730 [3MR], H762 [4MR], H841-H844 [4MR], H941-H949
[10MR], H1174 [17MR], H1240 [18MR], H1243 [18MR], H1288-H1291
[18MR], H1303 [19MR], H1454 [25MR], H1521 [25MR], H1522 [25MR],
H1782 [31MR], H1785 [31MR], H1786 [31MR], H1834 [31MR],
H2040-H2043 [1AP], H2064 [21AP], H2083-H2087 [21AP], H2152
[22AP], H2298 [23AP], H2299 [23AP], H2307 [23AP], H2341 [28AP],
H2752 [5MY], H2934 [7MY], H4196 [5JN], H4203 [5JN], H4215 [5JN],
H4664 [17JN], H4674 [17JN], H5044-H5052 [23JN], H5503 [15JY],
H5504 [15JY], H5639 [16JY], H6418 [24JY], H7499 [10SE], H7610
[11SE], H7698 [15SE], H8097 [22SE], H8464 [23SE], H8465 [23SE],
H8509-H8516 [23SE], H8840 [25SE], H9190 [1OC], H9263-H9270
[1OC], H9279 [2OC], H9282 [2OC], H9338 [2OC], H10360 [10OC],
H10523 [11OC], H10531 [11OC], H10670 [13OC], H10671 [13OC],
H10673 [13OC], H10674 [13OC], H10905-H10907 [14OC], H11014
[15OC], H11016 [15OC], E272 [3MR], E584 [2AP]
------ repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national
retail sales tax (H.R. 2001), E161 [12FE]
------ repeal income tax and institute a national sales tax,
H1626-H1631 [26MR], H2106-H2111 [21AP], E80 [3FE]
------ repeal income tax and institute a national sales tax (H. Res.
111), E735 [1MY]
------ repeal information reporting requirement imposed on
educational institutions and certain other trades and businesses
relative to the Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits,
H5715 [16JY], H5716 [16JY]
------ restore deduction for travel expenses of a taxpayer's spouse
who accompanies the taxpayer on business travel (H.R. 4390),
E1541 [4AU]
------ S corporation reform (H.R. 4285), E1365 [21JY]
------ simplify individual capital gains tax, H5361 [25JN], H5362
[25JN]
------ simplify individual capital gains tax (H.R. 3623), H2039
[1AP], E1618 [7AU]
------ treatment of businesses operating abroad (H.R. 4173), E1246
[26JN]
------ treatment of capital investment, H5068 [24JN]
------ treatment of certain transfers of assets and liabilities to a
corporation (H.R. 4852), E2236 [19OC]
------ treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and
farmers (H.R. 2450), E248 [26FE]
------ treatment of employer health insurance deductions, H4656
[17JN], H4657 [17JN], H4659 [17JN], H4663 [17JN]
------ treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax
(H.R. 4521), E1639 [7AU]
------ treatment of high technology job training expenses (H.R.
3274), H507 [24FE]
------ treatment of information technology job training expenses
(H.R. 4025), E1088 [10JN]
------ treatment of liquidations of closely held corporations or
property to transfer assets to charitable organizations (H.R.
3029), E2106 [13OC]
------ treatment of natural gas gathering lines (H.R. 3913), E910
[20MY]
------ treatment of small coach builders relative to fuel economy
standards (H.R. 4165), E1236 [25JN]
------ treatment of stapled real estate investment trusts (H.R.
3533), E456 [24MR] treatment of stapled real estate investment
trusts (H.R. 3558), E488 [26MR]
Technology: improve and expedite licensing of federally owned
inventions (H.R. 2544), H5424-H5428 [14JY]
Telecommunications: clarify under the fifth amendment the
constitutionality of uncompensated takings of real property from
COMSAT, H2840-H2849 [6MY]
------ conversion of television broadcast and information technology
signals from analog to digital transmission, E662 [23AP]
------ ensure the restoration and preservation of State authority
over intrastate telecommunications (H.R. 4801), E2082 [11OC]
------ impact of satellite communications privatization on maritime
safety services, H2828 [6MY]
------ merger of MCI Communications Corp. and WorldCom, Inc., E272
[3MR]
------ permit users or providers of telecommunications services to
renegotiate or terminate contracts with COMSAT, H2850-H2859
[6MY]
------ policies regulating competition, E958 [22MY]
------ promote competition and privatization in satellite
communications (H.R. 1872), H2672 [30AP], H2825-H2860 [6MY],
E908 [20MY] promote competition and privatization in satellite
communications (H.R. 1872), consideration (H. Res. 419), H2823
[6MY], H2824 [6MY]
------ require accurate billing by carriers relative to costs and
fees resulting from the Telecommunications Act (H.R. 4018),
H4569 [16JN], H5504 [15JY]
------ require consultation with certain House and Senate committees
prior to meetings with certain intergovernmental satellite
corporations, H2850 [6MY]
Telecommunications Act: implementation, H109 [3FE], H489 [12FE],
H1116 [12MR], H1557 [26MR], E139 [11FE], E140 [11FE], E159
[12FE], E172 [12FE], E178 [12FE], E185 [12FE], E188 [12FE], E259
[3MR], E262 [3MR], E265 [3MR]
Telephones: protect consumers against spamming, slamming, and
cramming (H.R. 4176), E1251 [26JN]
------ protect consumers against spamming, slamming, and cramming
(H.R. 4176), E2168 [14OC]
------ protect consumers from cramming of charges on telephone bills
(H.R. 3990), E1016 [4JN], E1027 [4JN]
------ strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the
slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (H.R.
3888), H10606-H10615 [12OC], E2037 [10OC], E2206 [15OC], E2235
[19OC]
------ tribute to Audiovox Corp. and Toshiba Corp. for cooperative
efforts relative to manufacture and distribution of cellular
phones, E1165 [18JN]
Television: cable television rates, E940 [22MY]
------ promote competition in the multichannel video marketplace
(H.R. 2921), E509 [30MR] promote competition in the multichannel
video marketplace (H.R. 4352), E1509 [31JY]
------ promote competition in the multichannel video marketplace
(H.R. 2921), H9932-H9937 [7OC], E1999 [9OC]
------ reform laws relative to satellite retransmissions of
broadcast signals (H.R. 3210), E162 [12FE]
Thompson, Violet: National Industries for the Blind (organization)
Peter J. Salmon National Manufacturing Employee of the Year
Award recipient, E1723 [15SE]
Thunderstorms: disaster assistance to New York, H7610 [11SE]
------ tribute to recovery efforts in New York, E1898 [2OC]
Tobacco products: ban sale of cigarette packages containing small
number of cigarettes, H1150 [12MR]
------ establish a responsible U.S. international tobacco policy,
prevent tobacco companies from targeting tobacco products to
children, and establish the American Center on Global Health and
Tobacco (H.R. 3738), H2377 [28AP]
------ impact of tobacco industry trust fund payments on cigarette
prices, H3733 [21MY]
------ limit access to minors, H1025 [11MR], H1026 [11MR], H2124
[22AP], H2125 [22AP], H2127 [22AP], H2226 [22AP], H2390-H2392
[28AP], H2595 [29AP], H2613 [30AP]
------ limit access to minors (H.R. 3474), H2090 [21AP]
------ limit access to minors (H.R. 3889), E857 [14MY]
------ marketing practices relative to usage by minors, E841 [13MY]
------ provide crop insurance, extension services, and
administration of price support and quota programs at no expense
to the Dept. of Agriculture (H.R. 3664), H2034 [1AP]
------ provide economic assistance to tobacco farmers, workers, and
communities dependent on tobacco production, H3298 [14MY]
------ raise uniform national age for purchase, H2822 [6MY]
------ reduce youth smoking, increase tobacco-related research, and
develop safer tobacco products (H.R. 3868), H3298 [14MY], E1031
[4JN]
------ regulation of tobacco industry to alleviate health risks to
children, H2443 [29AP]
------ tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health
risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, H377 [5FE],
H844 [4MR], H1691 [27MR], H2035 [1AP], H2064 [21AP], H2079
[21AP], H2124 [22AP], H2125 [22AP], H2127 [22AP], H2142 [22AP],
H2158 [22AP], H2214 [22AP], H2226 [22AP], H2390-H2392 [28AP],
H2444 [29AP], H2595 [29AP], H2613 [30AP], H3733 [21MY], H3736
[21MY], H4724 [18JN], H4725 [18JN], H4726 [18JN], H4727 [18JN],
H4777 [18JN], H4809 [18JN], H4825 [18JN], H4842 [19JN], H4843
[19JN], H4972 [23JN], H4973 [23JN], H5069 [24JN], H5301 [25JN],
E1030 [4JN], E1032 [4JN] tobacco industry liability settlement
relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing
practices (S. 1415), H2088-H2094 [21AP]
------ treatment of tobacco farmers relative to tobacco industry
liability settlement, H6868 [31JY]
Tourist trade: establish a public-private partnership between the
U.S. travel and tourism industry and every level of Government
to make the U.S. the premiere tourist destination in the world
(H.R. 4631), E1811 [25SE]
Trademark Act: amend to provide protection for trade dress (H.R.
3163), E117 [5FE]
Trademark Law Treaty: implementation (S. 2193), H10334-H10337 [9OC]
Trademarks: prohibit the unauthorized destruction, modification, or
alteration of product identification codes (H.R. 3891), E887
[19MY]
------ prohibit the unauthorized destruction, modification, or
alteration of product identification codes (H.R. 3891),
H9110-H9117 [28SE]
Trane Co.: EPA Energy Star Buildings Ally of the Year Award
recipient, E485 [26MR]
Transportation: telecommuting centers funding, E708 [29AP]
Triangle Shirtwaist Co.: anniversary of factory fire, H1508 [25MR]
Trucking industry: obtain written consent of applicants before
obtaining Federal Highway Authority driving records and
accidents history, H10219 [8OC], H10220 [8OC]
Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights
relative to private mortgage insurance (S. 318), H5428-H5437
[14JY], H5727 [16JY], H5997 [21JY], E1314 [15JY]
U.S.-Japan Insurance Agreement: violations, E973 [22MY], E1009
[3JN], E1448 [27JY]
U.S.-Sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum:
encourage joint ventures between small and large businesses,
H1070-H1072 [11MR]
Ukraine: democracy efforts, E641 [23AP]
United Defense (business): tribute to Ground Systems Division, E308
[5MR]
UNUM Corp.: anniversary, E1344 [17JY]
Varian Associates, Inc.: anniversary, E650 [23AP]
Veterans: enforcement of reemployment rights relative to States,
private employers, and servicemen employed by U.S. companies
abroad (H.R. 3213), H1396-H1399 [24MR]
------ post-military employment prospects and unemployment
statistics, E2095 [12OC]
Vietnam: prohibit assistance by OPIC or Eximbank (H.R. 3159), H1332
[19MR]
Walt Disney Co.: National Association of Minority Contractors
Maynard Jackson Award recipient, E1211 [24JN]
Weapons: U.S. foreign military sales, E295 [4MR]
Wheeler, Herb: North Quabbin Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the
Year award recipient, E848 [13MY]
Wheeling, IL: tribute to Wheeling High School participants at the
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology
(FIRST) competition, E1162 [18JN]
Windsor, CO: recognition of environmentally responsible practices
by Eastman Kodak Co., E864 [14MY]
WIVB-TV (Buffalo, NY): anniversary, E865 [14MY]
Women's Business Development Center: tribute, E337 [10MR]
Woodlake, CA: tribute to Got-A-Job Summer Youth Employment Program,
E1666 [9SE]
World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty:
implementation (H.R. 2281), H7074-H7104 [4AU], E1640 [7AU]
------ implementation (H.R. 2281), H8507 [23SE], E1714 [14SE]
------ implementation (H.R. 2281), conference report, H10615-H10621
[12OC], E2070 [11OC], E2134 [13OC], E2136-E2139 [13OC], E2141
[13OC], E2144 [13OC], E2166 [14OC], E2315 [12NO]
World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms
Treaty: implementation (H.R. 2281), H7074-H7104 [4AU], E1640
[7AU]
------ implementation (H.R. 2281), H8507 [23SE], E1714 [14SE]
implementation (H.R. 2281), conference report, H10615-H10621
[12OC], E2070 [11OC], E2134 [13OC], E2136-E2139 [13OC], E2141
[13OC], E2144 [13OC], E2166 [14OC], E2315 [12NO]
WYNE-Radio (Brooklyn, NY): tribute to AKTINA Productions Greek-
Cypriot-American radio program, E1748 [17SE]
Remarks in Senate
Advisory Commission on Electronic Commerce: examine State model
legislation relative to tax treatment of Internet and
interactive computer service commerce, S11659 [7OC]
------ study effects of moratorium on taxation of Internet sales on
retail businesses and State and local governments, S11660-S11669
[7OC], S12220 [9OC]
African Americans: tribute to businesses and entrepreneurs, S672
[11FE]
Agriculture: corporatization of family farms, S12230 [9OC]
------ labeling of imported meat and meat food products, S8325
[16JY]
------ mandate price reporting requirements for live cattle and
boxed beef, S8229-S8232 [15JY]
------ mandate price reporting requirements for live cattle and
boxed beef, S11416 [5OC]
------ price supports for wool and mohair, S11560 [6OC]
Air Force: pilot retention, S9717 [1SE]
Air pollution: authorize the President to enter into agreements to
provide regulatory credit for voluntary early action to mitigate
greenhouse gas emissions (S. 2617), S12309-S12312 [10OC]
------ clean air standards, S5414 [22MY], S5415 [22MY]
Americans for Computer Privacy (organization): tribute to media
campaign relative to computer encryption products, S9419 [30JY]
Ameritech (company): acquisition of alarm monitoring companies
relative to Telecommunications Act, S3227 [3AP]
Appropriations: making omnibus consolidated and emergency
supplemental appropriations benefitting California, S12790
[21OC]
Arizona: open competition for electric power markets, S7163 [25JN]
Asia: role of the U.S. and the IMF in financial crisis relief, S852
[23FE], S1193 [2MR], S6291 [12JN], S12018 [8OC]
Aviation: expedite consideration of slot exemption requests at
airports, S2469 [24MR]
Bankruptcy: conversion of non-exempt assets into exempt homestead
property, S10186 [10SE]
------ protection of retirement savings, S10186 [10SE], S10508
[17SE]
------ reform laws, S1208-S1210 [2MR]
------ reform laws (H.R. 3150), S7520 [6JY], S7610 [7JY],
S10787-S10789 [23SE], S10937 [24SE], S10938 [24SE]
------ reform laws (H.R. 3150), conference report, S12137 [9OC],
S12151 [9OC]
------ reform laws (H.R. 3150), conference report--motion to
proceed, S12140-S12148 [9OC]
------ reform laws (H.R. 3150), insert S. 1301 language in lieu,
S10236 [11SE], S10767 [23SE]
------ reform (S. 1914), S3129 [2AP]
------ treatment of child support and alimony payments, S9926 [3SE]
------ treatment of credit card debt, S10186 [10SE]
------ treatment of fraudulently incurred debts, S10187 [10SE]
------ treatment of non-dischargeable debts, S10187 [10SE]
Bhasin, Madan M.: American Chemical Society Industrial Chemistry
Award recipient, S10999 [25SE]
Big Sky Airlines: anniversary, S12024 [8OC]
Blodgett Oven Co.: anniversary, S8949 [23JY]
Brazil: role of the U.S. and the IMF in financial crisis relief,
S12018 [8OC]
Budget: use of Federal share of receipts from any tobacco industry
liability settlement or legislation, S2755-S2757 [30MR],
S2831-S2841 [31MR], S2905-S2909 [1AP], S3089 [2AP]
CERCLA: clarify liability for cleanup and redevelopment of
brownfield sites and municipal solid waste disposal,
S10607-S10609 [18SE]
------ enhanced community participation and liability exemptions and
limitations (S. 1497), S12909 [21OC]
CFTC: regulation of certain transactions involving over-the-counter
derivatives, S6562 [18JN]
Chaldean Federation of America: tribute, S12243 [9OC]
Chevrolet Corvette: Motor Trend (publication) Car of the Year award
recipient, S860 [23FE]
Chicago Board of Trade: anniversary (S. Res. 229), S4745 [12MY],
S4746 [12MY]
China, People's Republic of: access of U.S. business to markets,
S11039 [28SE]
------ establish reciprocity in maritime and shipping relationship
with the U.S., S6499 [17JN]
------ transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology, S8088-S8090
[14JY], S8281 [16JY]
Cho, Bong Koo: efforts to recover confiscated business from the
Republic of Korea, S6345 [15JN]
Christenson, Sandra: appointment to National Women's Business
Council, S6326 [15JN]
Clean Air Act: compliance with environmental standards by certain
electric utility units (S. 2610), S12177 [9OC]
Clean Water Act: clarify liability of oil spill response industry,
S12957 [21OC], S12958 [21OC]
Clinton, President: postpone visit to the People's Republic of
China relative to the clarification of certain national security
and human rights issues (S. Res. 242), S5641 [4JN]
------ visit to the People's Republic of China, S6557-S6560 [18JN],
S7247 [26JN]
Clover Technologies: dedication of new headquarters in Wixom, MI,
S12027 [8OC]
Colleges and universities: require free market competition between
on-campus and off-campus businesses providing supplies and
services to students (S. 2490), S10520 [17SE]
Colorado: tribute to the Business Women's Network, S12592 [14OC]
Community development: provide grant funding for additional
empowerment zones (S. 1927), S3141 [2AP]
Community Services Block Grant Program: reauthorize and amend (S.
2206), S7009 [24JN], S9067-S9087 [27JY], S9421 [30JY]
------ reauthorize and amend (S. 2206), S10617 [18SE], S10633 [18SE]
------ reauthorize and amend (S. 2206), conference report,
S11865-S11872 [8OC], S12686-S12688 [20OC] reauthorize and amend
(S. 2206), conference report--unanimous-consent agreement,
S11808 [7OC], S11865 [8OC]
Computers: clarify role of simulcasting and betting on horse races
relative to Internet gambling prohibitions, S8818 [23JY], S8819
[23JY]
------ develop a national strategy to resolve the year 2000 problem
and ensure that critical public and private services are not
disrupted, S8066 [13JY], S8263 [15JY], S8413 [16JY]
------ develop a national strategy to resolve the year 2000 problem
and ensure that critical public and private services are not
disrupted, S9797 [1SE], S12022 [8OC]
------ encourage disclosure and exchange of information relative to
the year 2000 problem (S. 2392), S9450 [30JY]
------ encourage disclosure and exchange of information relative to
the year 2000 problem (S. 2392), S11062-S11068 [28SE], S11131
[29SE], S12154 [9OC], S12643 [15OC], S12891 [21OC]
------ ensure businesses, financial markets, and the Federal
Government are taking adequate steps to resolve the year 2000
problem, S4386 [6MY], S4607-S4609 [11MY]
------ ensure medical device manufacturers are taking adequate steps
to address the year 2000 problem, S10790 [23SE], S12582 [14OC]
------ establish a pilot loan guarantee program to address year 2000
problems of small businesses (S. 2372), S9431 [30JY]
------ examination and disclosure of certain source codes, programs
and software (S. 1692), S1156 [27FE] examination and disclosure
of certain source codes, programs, and software, S4491 [7MY]
------ exempt ``fantasy'' sports games and contests from Internet
gambling prohibitions, S8759-S8768 [22JY]
------ exempt from moratorium on Internet taxation providers who do
not restrict access by minors to harmful material or offer
screening software, S11653-S11656 [7OC]
------ problem with differentiating years 2000 and 1900, S4368 [5MY]
------ prohibit gambling on the Internet, S8759-S8768 [22JY], S8774
[22JY], S8775 [22JY], S8815-S8822 [23JY]
------ prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the
Internet or interactive computer services (H.R. 4105), S10795
[23SE], S10796 [23SE]
------ protect consumer privacy, empower parents, improve electronic
commerce, and safeguard data security, S12787 [21OC]
------ provide an exemption to antitrust law for companies engaged
in cooperative conduct to help alleviate the year 2000 problem
(S. 2384), S9442 [30JY]
------ provide that actions, including ones to recover damages,
resulting from a computer date failure shall be deemed to be
based solely in contract when certain conditions have been met,
S8576 [20JY]
------ regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial
electronic mail, S4699 [12MY], S4701 [12MY]
------ use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and
security (S. 2067), S4715-S4726 [12MY], S6437-S6440 [17JN],
S8236-S8238 [15JY], S8376 [16JY], S9419 [30JY] use, sale, and
export of encryption products for privacy and security (S. 376),
S3114-S3116 [2AP]
------ use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and
security, S10515 [17SE], S12151 [9OC], S12617 [15OC], S12851
[21OC]
Congress: require supermajority to extend moratorium on State and
local taxation of Internet access or transactions, S11572-S11575
[6OC]
Consumers: establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of
Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-
produced merchandise (S. 2631), S12561 [14OC]
------ limit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain
automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional
network, S2965 [1AP]
------ limit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain
automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional
network, S10460-S10466 [17SE], S10472 [17SE], S10473 [17SE]
------ require proof of independent income or parental consent
before issuance of a credit card to individuals under 21 years
of age, S10466-S10472 [17SE]
Contracts: application for exceptional waiver of requirements for
subcontractors relative to submission of certain cost or pricing
data, S6679 [19JN], S6680 [19JN]
------ debar or suspend potential contractors using forced or
indentured child labor from Federal contract eligibility, S9108
[28JY], S9109 [28JY], S9200-S9207 [29JY]
Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in
International Business Transactions: ratification, S9668
[31JY], S9669 [31JY]
Coors Brewing Co.: anniversary, S3556 [23AP]
Copyrights: duration of protection (S. 505), S11672-S11675 [7OC],
S12377 [12OC], S12434 [12OC]
------ duration of protection (S. 505), unanimous-consent agreement,
S11672 [7OC]
------ duration of protection (S. 505), unanimous-consent request,
S11670 [7OC]
------ protection of certain original designs of vessel hulls (S.
2502), S10657 [21SE], S11889 [8OC]
------ protection technologies in analog videocassette recorders,
S12376 [12OC]
------ reform music licensing practices and fees, S12434 [12OC]
Corporations: effect of mega mergers on market competition, S5364
[22MY], S5684 [5JN]
COSCO (Chinese shipping company): preferential treatment relative
to lease agreements with U.S. ports, S6746 [22JN]
Courts: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges, S4772 [13MY]
------ establish legal standards and procedures for product
liability litigation (S. 2236), S7252 [26JN]
------ exempt gun manufacturers from punitive damages protection in
product liability cases, S7708 [9JY]
------ limitations on attorneys fees in product liability cases,
S7715 [9JY]
------ limitations on punitive damage awards, S7714 [9JY], S7716
[9JY]
------ product liability reform, S3118 [2AP]
------ product liability reform (S. 648), S7297 [26JN], S7565 [7JY],
S7567 [7JY], S7568 [7JY], S7654 [8JY], S7707-S7710 [9JY],
S7713-S7717 [9JY], S7913 [9JY]
------ product liability reform (S. 648), motion to proceed,
S7525-S7534 [7JY], S7565 [7JY]
------ product liability reform (S. 648), unanimous-consent
agreement, S7705 [9JY] product liability reform (S. 648),
unanimous-consent request, S7643 [8JY]
------ removal of secrecy orders relative to release of documents
and settlement of court cases, S5766 [9JN]
------ State control of product liability reform, S7707-S7710 [9JY],
S7714 [9JY]
Credit: furnishing and using consumer reports for employment
purposes (S. 2561), S11638 [6OC], S11639 [6OC]
Credit unions: business lending requirements, S9007-S9018 [27JY],
S9019 [27JY], S9031 [27JY]
Customs Service: enforcement of U.S.-Canada softwood lumber
agreement, S7242 [26JN]
Delaware and Lehigh Navigation Canal National Heritage Corridor Act:
reauthorize (S. 1665), S839 [23FE]
Denver, CO: provide for direct air transportation to London,
England (S. 2134), S5636 [4JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: establish a pilot program for milk producers
and cooperatives to enter into forward price contracts with milk
handlers (S. 2396), S9558 [31JY]
------ extend time period for rulemaking on milk marketing orders
system, S11168 [30SE], S11545 [6OC]
------ Market Access Program funding, S3094 [2AP], S3095 [2AP],
S3096 [2AP], S8204-S8213 [15JY], S8324 [16JY], S11560 [6OC]
------ promote the export of U.S. agricultural commodities and
products, S2759 [30MR]
------ reform basic formula price for milk marketing orders (S.
1982), S3585 [24AP], S3797 [29AP], S6760 [22JN]
------ reform basic formula price for milk marketing orders, S11422
[5OC], S11545 [6OC], S11550-S11556 [6OC], S12806 [21OC]
------ report on Fluid Milk Promotion Program mismanagement,
S12886-S12891 [21OC]
------ treatment of commodity producers relative to storage charges
in the calculation of loan deficiency payments (S. 2255), S7283
[26JN]
Dept. of Defense: improve acquisition process for Small Business
Innovation Research Program projects, S6676 [19JN], S6677 [19JN]
------ selling of beer and wine in commissary stores, S7081 [25JN]
Dept. of Education: teacher training partnership grants relative to
nonprofit educational organizations, businesses, and teacher
organizations, S11074 [29SE]
Dept. of Energy: improve the ability of small businesses, Federal
agencies, industry, and universities to work with contractor-
operated facilities, S6823 [22JN], S7137 [25JN], S7138 [25JN]
----- improve the ability of small businesses, Federal agencies,
industry, and universities to work with contractor-operated
facilities (S. 1874), S2719 [27MR]
Dept. of HUD: establish consensus committee for development,
revision, and interpretation of safety standards for
manufactured home construction (S. 2145), S5787 [9JN], S5788
[9JN], S9548 [31JY]
------ establish consensus committee for development, revision, and
interpretation of safety standards for manufactured home
construction (S. 2145), S12639 [15OC]
Dept. of Justice: application of antitrust laws relative to
computer industry, S5693 [5JN]
------ prohibit foreign travel or communications by the Antitrust
Division to encourage antitrust actions against U.S. companies,
S8857 [23JY]
Dept. of Labor: anniversary of Industry Union Glass Container
Promotion Program, S9552 [31JY]
Dept. of the Interior: moratorium on oil and gas development on
certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (S. 2084), S4914
[14MY]
Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit issuing regulations dealing with
hybrid transactions (S. 2535), S11279-S11281 [1OC]
Dept. of Transportation: clarify policy on grants to States who
suspend certain disadvantaged business enterprise programs in
compliance with court orders, S1758 [11MR], S1825 [12MR]
------ judicial review of constitutional claims against
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program, S8894-S8899 [23JY]
------ provide for direct air service between Colorado and London,
England, S8777 [22JY]
------ require study and report on certain practices by airlines
which restrict consumer access to passenger service and fare
information (S. 1977), S3540 [23AP], S3555 [23AP]
------ require study and report on certain practices by airlines
which restrict consumer access to passenger service and fare
information (S. 1977), S10911 [24SE]
DeRossi and Son Co.: SBA Administrator's Award for Excellence
recipient, S7696 [8JY]
d'Escoto, Rodrigo: Dept. of Commerce Minority Development Agency
National Minority Male Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient,
S11631 [6OC]
Detroit, MI: tribute to Metro Detroit Youth Day, S7609 [7JY]
Developing countries: denial of benefits under the Generalized
System of Preferences to countries that violate intellectual
property rights (S. Con. Res. 124), S11587 [6OC], S12466 [14OC]
------ provide assistance to microenterprises, S9725 [1SE]
------ provide assistance to microenterprises (S. 2152), S6037-S6041
[10JN]
District of Columbia: tribute to Sholl's Colonial Cafeteria, S7695
[8JY]
DOW Stereo/Video (business): tribute, S10669 [21SE]
Drugs: promote drug-free workplace programs, S12760 [21OC]
------ provide incentives for the development of medications to
treat drug addiction (S. 2015), S3932 [30AP]
Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield
sites, S7083 [25JN]
------ cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 8), S12909
[21OC]
------ cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 18), S12909
[21OC]
------ effect of chlorofluorocarbons on stratospheric ozone layer,
S11680 [7OC], S11681 [7OC]
Economy: importance of accurate economic statistics, S8948 [23JY]
------ national objectives priority assignments, S13-S15 [27JA], S16
[27JA], S82 [28JA], S300 [3FE], S11570 [6OC], S12374 [12OC]
------ tribute to 3M (company) and Cargill, Inc. for global
operations that increase the U.S. standard of living, S3728
[28AP]
Electric power: provide for retail competition among suppliers (S.
2187), S6564 [18JN]
Electronic commerce: recognize digital and other forms of
authentication as an alternative to existing paperbased methods
and establish uniform national framework for electronic
authentication (S. 2107), S5323 [21MY]
------ recognize digital and other forms of authentication as an
alternative to existing paperbased methods and establish uniform
national framework for electronic authentication, S11325 [2OC]
recognize digital and other forms of authentication as an
alternative to existing paperbased methods and establish uniform
national framework for electronic authentication (S. 2107),
S11691 [7OC], S12627-S12630 [15OC], S12684 [20OC]
Employee Benefit Research Institute: anniversary, S10328 [14SE]
Employment: establish regional partnerships to train workers in the
area of information technology, S4260 [5MY]
----- establish regional partnerships to train workers in the area
of information technology (S. 2021), S3938-S3940 [30AP]
------ hiring of certain individuals whose sole purpose of seeking
employment is union organization and representation,
S10270-S10283 [14SE], S10304-S10309 [14SE]
------ minimum wage and overtime exemptions for licensed funeral
directors (S. 2405), S9562 [31JY]
------ protect employer rights (S. 1981), S3543 [23AP], S3559
[23AP], S10263 [11SE]
------ protect employer rights (S. 1981), motion to proceed, S10221
[10SE], S10270-S10283 [14SE], S10304-S10309 [14SE]
------ protect employer rights (S. 1981), placed on the calendar,
S3563 [24AP]
------ provide compensatory time opportunities and certain work
programs for private sector employees, S2410-S2415 [23MR],
S2452-S2456 [24MR], S2485 [24MR]
------ reform standard for classifying technical workers as
independent contractors for employment tax purposes (S. 1924),
S3139 [2AP]
------ strengthen the rights of workers to associate, organize and
strike (S. 2389), S9448 [30JY]
------ submission of employee discrimination claims to mandatory and
binding arbitration, S4793 [13MY], S4794 [13MY]
------ treatment of personal employment information reported to the
National Directory of New Hires (S. 1865), S2661 [26MR]
------ tribute to businesses who employ members of the National
Guard or Reserve forces, S9992 [8SE]
EPA: air quality standards, S1841 [12MR], S1842 [12MR]
------ authority to withdraw Colorado's delegated environmental
programs relative to State environmental self-evaluation laws,
S7562 [7JY]
Equal Pay Act: anniversary, S6033 [10JN]
Eximbank: negotiate environmental agreements with foreign export
financing agencies and allow U.S. companies to compete equally
for international projects until such agreements are reached (S.
2537), S11282 [1OC], S12639 [15OC]
FAA: permit the denial of airport access to certain air carriers,
S10828 [23SE]
------ permit the denial of airport access to certain air carriers
(S. 2435), S9883 [2SE]
------ require inspection and possible repair of fuel tank wiring in
certain Boeing Co. aircraft, S4603 [11MY]
Families and domestic relations: expand tax credits and grant
programs to increase affordability, quality, and safety of child
care (S. 1577), S115-S123 [28JA]
------ increase availability, affordability, and quality of child
care (S. 2489), S10518-S10520 [17SE]
FCC: require modification of the duopoly rule for multiple
ownership of television stations (S. 2306), S8138 [14JY]
------ require report on cable television rates, S8751-S8757 [22JY],
S8772 [22JY]
FDA: modify pre-market notification system for food packaging
materials, S8315 [16JY]
------ reform testing and approval process for certain generic
drugs, S12846 [21OC]
------ review and approval of indirect food additives, S8236 [15JY]
FDIC: refund amounts of insurance fund that exceed the
congressionally mandated reserve ratio (S. 2270), S7579 [7JY]
Federal highway program: replace affirmative action policies with
emerging business enterprise programs, S1396-S1433 [5MR],
S1481-S1498 [6MR]
Federal-State relations: extend moratorium on State and local
taxation of Internet access or transactions, S11676-S11679
[7OC], S11682-S11691 [7OC], S11847 [8OC], S12220 [9OC]
Fegley, Tom and Sally: Vermont Small Business Persons of the Year
award recipients, S6112 [10JN]
FEMA: tribute to Project Impact, S8439 [17JY]
Financial Accounting Standards Board: setting accounting standards
for financial derivatives, S1363 [4MR]
Financial institutions: increase competition in the financial
services sector (H.R. 10), S5344 [21MY]
------ increase competition in the financial services sector (H.R.
10), S10971 [25SE], S11178-S11180 [30SE], S11304 [1OC], S11540
[6OC], S11912 [8OC] increase competition in the financial
services sector (H.R. 10), motion to proceed, S11239 [1OC],
S11437-S11442 [5OC], S11647 [7OC] increase competition in the
financial services sector (H.R. 10), motion to proceed--
unanimous-consent agreement, S11442 [5OC] increase competition
in the financial services sector (H.R. 10), motion to recommit,
S12129 [9OC] increase competition in the financial services
sector (H.R. 10), unanimous-consent agreement, S11688 [7OC],
S11911 [8OC] increase competition in the financial services
sector (H.R. 10), unanimous-consent request, S11239 [1OC]
------ proposed merger of certain banks and financial services,
S3246 [20AP]
Firearms: extend ban on manufacture, sale, and possession of
undetectable firearms, S9110 [28JY], S9113 [28JY]
------ regulate manufacture, distribution, and sale of weapons and
ammunition (S. 2627), S12403 [12OC]
------ require that handgun dealers make storage safety devices
available for purchase, S8632-S8635 [21JY]
------ require that handguns be equipped with child safety devices,
S8617-S8625 [21JY], S8627-S8629 [21JY]
Floods: disaster assistance to Georgia, S2562 [25MR]
Florida: restrictions and requirements on leasing of the Outer
Continental Shelf (S. 2225), S7186-S7188 [25JN]
Florida-Israel Institute: anniversary, S10389 [15SE]
Fontaine, Douglas: tribute for Mississippi Hotel and Motel
Association scholarship named in his honor, S11637 [6OC]
Foreign policy: require U.S. directors of international
institutions to encourage the purchase of U.S. products,
commodities and equipment, S9758 [1SE]
------ support economic and political independence for the South
Caucasus and Central Asia regions (S. 1344), S6503 [17JN]
Foreign trade: access of U.S. business to markets, S4139 [1MY]
------ establish emergency commission to study trade deficit,
S2384-S2387 [23MR]
------ establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures
for future trade agreements, S8270-S8273 [16JY], S8276-S8278
[16JY], S8280 [16JY], S8293 [16JY] establish negotiating
objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements
(S. 1269), S442 [5FE], S6908 [23JN]
------ establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures
for future trade agreements, S10971 [25SE]
------ identify countries that deny market access for value-added
agricultural products (S. 219), S442 [5FE]
------ require congressional approval before implementation of any
fast-track procedures for trade agreements, S10814 [23SE]
------ substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of
``most-favored-nation treatment'', S7653 [8JY]
------ U.S. deficit, S3246 [20AP], S5364 [22MY]
Frain, William T., Jr.: Greater Manchester, NH, Chamber of Commerce
Citizen of the Year award recipient, S457 [5FE]
FRS: prohibit surplus accounts, require audit of Federal reserve
banks, apply Federal procurement regulations, and reform pricing
practices for domestic banking services (S. 2153), S6041 [10JN]
------ promote accountability and the public interest in operations,
S10755-S10756 [23SE]
Future Business Leaders of America--Phi Beta Lambda (organization):
tribute, S855 [23FE]
GAO: report on private health insurance and Health Care Financing
Administration, S9064 [27JY]
Gardner, Richard N.: American Citizens Abroad (organization) Thomas
Jefferson Award recipient, S12903 [21OC]
Glacier Bay National Park: management of commercial fishing
activity, S11095 [29SE], S11135-S11139 [30SE]
Gorski, Jean A.: New Hampshire American Business Women's
Association Business Woman of the Year award recipient, S1900
[12MR]
Government: procure from the private sector the goods and services
necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (S. 314), S9065
[27JY], S9104 [28JY], S9504-S9506 [30JY], S9615 [31JY]
Government regulations: conduct a risk assessment for certain
Federal agency rules (S. 1728), S1527 [6MR]
------ reduce Federal paperwork burden relative to small businesses
(S. 1867), S2663 [26MR]
------ reform regulatory process (S. 981), S406-S409 [4FE],
S8806-S8810 [22JY], S12767 [21OC]
------ reform regulatory process (S. 981), star print, S5400 [22MY]
Grand Rapids, MI: tribute to economic and community rebuilding
efforts, S9798 [1SE]
Greenwood, MS: tribute to Greenwood Business and Professional Club,
S12684 [20OC]
Hazardous substances: require powerplants, industrial plants, and
incinerators to reduce mercury emissions, S3409 [22AP], S8433
[17JY], S8436 [17JY]
----- require powerplants, industrial plants, and incinerators to
reduce mercury emissions (S. 1915), S3130 [2AP]
Health: liability protection for suppliers of raw material and
component parts to medical device manufacturers, S7713 [9JY],
S7716 [9JY]
----- liability protection for suppliers of raw material and
component parts to medical device manufacturers (H.R. 872),
S9500 [30JY]
----- liability protection for suppliers of raw material and
component parts to medical device manufacturers (S. 364), S3118
[2AP]
------ protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's,
S1687 [10MR], S2746 [30MR], S3045-S3055 [2AP], S3077 [2AP],
S3666 [28AP], S4136 [1MY], S4198 [4MY], S4235 [5MY], S4236
[5MY], S4405 [6MY], S4467 [7MY], S4556-S4558 [8MY], S6133
[11JN], S6137 [11JN], S6694-S6696 [19JN], S7230 [26JN], S7562
[7JY], S7563 [7JY], S7566-S7573 [7JY], S7610 [7JY], S7700-S7704
[8JY], S7924 [10JY], S7925-S7927 [10JY], S7962 [10JY], S8019
[13JY], S8050-S8052 [13JY], S8285-S8287 [16JY], S8638 [21JY],
S8639 [21JY], S9677 [31AU], S9901-S9903 [3SE], S9917 [3SE],
S9921 [3SE], S9950 [8SE], S9966 [8SE], S10043 [8SE], S10094
[9SE], S10097 [9SE], S10819-S10823 [23SE], S10884-S10886 [24SE],
S10889-S10893 [24SE], S10972-S10975 [25SE], S10977-S10979
[25SE], S11103-S11110 [29SE], S11155-S11162 [30SE],
S11272-S11275 [1OC], S11531 [6OC], S11541-S11543 [6OC], S12292
[10OC], S12903 [21OC]
------ protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R.
4250), S12238 [9OC]
------ protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R.
4250), motion to proceed, S12100 [9OC]
------ protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R.
4250), unanimous-consent request, S9733-S9739 [1SE], S9971
[8SE], S10099 [9SE], S10100 [9SE]
------ protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R.
4250), S9099 [28JY]
------ protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (S.
1890), S11325-S11327 [2OC], S12125-S12128 [9OC], S12137 [9OC]
------ protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (S.
2330), S12024 [8OC], S12350 [10OC]
------ protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (S.
2529), S11091 [29SE]
------ protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (S.
1712), S1440 [5MR], S1538 [6MR] protection of enrollees in
managed care plans and HMO's (S. 1890), S3749 [29AP],
S4640-S4642 [12MY], S4664 [12MY], S5492 [1JN], S5568 [2JN],
S5665 [5JN], S5767 [9JN], S6273 [12JN], S6450 [17JN], S7253
[26JN], S8596 [21JY] protection of enrollees in managed care
plans and HMO's (S. 1890), unanimous-consent request, S4642
[12MY] protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's
(S. 1891), S2861 [31MR] protection of enrollees in managed care
plans and HMO's (S. 2330), S8472 [17JY], S8487-S8511 [17JY],
S8540-S8542 [17JY], S8548 [20JY], S8881-S8887 [23JY],
S8982-S8984 [24JY], S8989-S8993 [24JY], S9147 [28JY],
S9346-S9349 [30JY] protection of enrollees in managed care plans
and HMO's (S. 2330), unanimous-consent request, S9211 [29JY]
protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (S.
2416), S9573-S9591 [31JY]
------ require certain businesses to provide health insurance
coverage (S. 1969), S3440 [22AP]
------ require certain businesses to provide health insurance
coverage (S. 1969), S11120 [29SE]
Idaho: Very High Performance Backbone Network funding, S8648
[21JY], S8649 [21JY]
Immigrant Investor Program: repeal, S4981-S4989 [18MY], S4997
[18MY]
Immigration: increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers
and expand education and training opportunities for U.S.
students and workers (S. 1723), S1516-S1519 [6MR], S1820 [12MR],
S2244 [19MR], S2715 [27MR], S4685 [12MY], S4745 [12MY],
S4954-S5001 [18MY]
----- increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and
expand education and training opportunities for U.S. students
and workers (S. 1723), unanimous-consent agreement, S4778 [13MY]
----- increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and
expand education and training opportunities for U.S. students
and workers (S. 1723), unanimous-consent request, S4612 [11MY],
S4613 [11MY]
----- increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and
expand education and training opportunities for U.S. students
and workers (S. 1878), S2725 [27MR]
------ increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and
expand education and training opportunities for U.S. students
and workers (S. 1723), S10877-S10879 [24SE]
------ increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and
protect similarly qualified U.S. workers, S12748 [21OC], S12758
[21OC], S12773 [21OC] increase number of temporary visas for
skilled workers and protect similarly qualified U.S. workers
(H.R. 3736), S12254-S12257 [9OC], S12995 [12NO], S13001 [12NO]
------ protect and recruit qualified U.S. workers while increasing
number of temporary visas for skilled workers, S4964-S4966
[18MY], S4989-S4992 [18MY], S4996 [18MY]
------ provide whistleblower protection to foreign workers who file
successful complaints against employers, S4967 [18MY]
Insurance: limit increase in health insurance company premiums to
certain buyers of coverage in individual markets (S. 1804),
S2304 [19MR]
------ provide consumers choice of auto insurance, guarantee
affordable premiums, and improve compensation for accident
victims (S. 2454), S10141 [9SE] provide consumers choice of auto
insurance, guarantee affordable premiums, and improve
compensation for accident victims (S. 2454), placed on calendar,
S10221 [10SE]
International economic relations: encourage Japan and the People's
Republic of China to restructure failed financial institutions,
S6313 [15JN]
International Mobile Satellite Organization: U.S. membership after
restructuring (S. 2572), S11711 [7OC]
International Whaling Commission: U.S. policy (S. Res. 226), S4600
[8MY]
Internet: study the effects of adding new generic top-level domains
on trademark and intellectual property rights holders and
related dispute resolution procedures (S. 1727), S1525 [6MR],
S6579 [18JN]
------ study the effects of adding new generic top-level domains on
trademark and intellectual property rights holders and related
dispute resolution procedures, S12155 [9OC]
Interstate commerce: clarify firearm permit and licensing
procedures for armored car crew members (H.R. 624), S12265 [9OC]
Iraq: adjudication and payment of certain claims against Iraq and
priority for veterans filing such claims (S. 1794), S2215 [18MR]
Iron and steel industry: respond to the surge of steel imports
resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other
regions (S. 2580), S11971-S11974 [8OC]
----- respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the
financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions (S. Con.
Res. 121), S11128-S11130 [29SE]
IRS: classification of fishing permits and permits for special
tools as seizable profits, S4518 [7MY]
------ congressional review of regulations that increase revenues,
S4418 [6MY], S4419 [6MY]
------ establish a full-time Board of Governors, S4393-S4397 [6MY],
S4402 [6MY]
------ establish combined employment tax reporting demonstration
project, S4460 [7MY]
------ extend burden of proof requirements to all tax liabilities,
S4484 [7MY], S4485 [7MY]
------ improve electronic filing of tax and information returns,
S4484 [7MY]
------ limit disclosure and use of Federal tax return information to
States for purposes of administering State income tax laws,
S4487 [7MY]
------ prevent tax avoidance by foreign-based multinational
companies using transfer pricing methods, S4203 [4MY]
------ prohibit request to taxpayers to give up rights to sue, S4485
[7MY]
------ remove Sec. of the Treasury from Oversight Board, S4478-S4483
[7MY]
------ restructure and improve taxpayer rights (S. 1669), S920-S922
[24FE]
------ restructure and improve taxpayer rights (S. 1747), S1779
[11MR]
------ restructure and reform, S263 [2FE], S305 [3FE], S2285 [19MR],
S2286 [19MR], S2287 [19MR], S2703 [27MR], S2892 [1AP], S3032
[2AP], S3033 [2AP], S3117 [2AP], S4027-S4033 [1MY], S4137-S4139
[1MY]
------ restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), S4143 [4MY], S4147-S4197
[4MY], S4203 [4MY], S4223-S4225 [5MY], S4237-S4247 [5MY], S4251
[5MY], S4351-S4353 [5MY], S4377 [5MY], S4379-S4409 [6MY],
S4413-S4432 [6MY], S4452-S4487 [7MY], S4489-S4521 [7MY], S4523
[7MY], S10638 [21SE]
------ restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), conference report, S7521
[6JY], S7565 [7JY], S7566 [7JY], S7621-S7668 [8JY], S7670-S7675
[8JY], S7717-S7723 [9JY], S8016 [10JY], S8150 [14JY]
------ restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), unanimous-consent
agreement, S4244 [5MY], S4379 [6MY], S4413 [6MY], S4432 [6MY]
------ study current procedures on detection of tax underpayments
and fraud, S4397-S4402 [6MY]
------ study transfer pricing enforcement efforts, S4404 [6MY],
S4405 [6MY]
------ termination of employees for willful failure to file income
tax returns or threatening an audit for retaliatory purposes,
S4486 [7MY]
------ treatment of electronic signature verification for taxpayers
filing returns electronically, S4429-S4432 [6MY]
Japan: access of U.S. business to photographic film and paper
markets (S. Con. Res. 88), S3157 [2AP], S3158 [2AP], S8420
[16JY]
------ eliminate barriers to foreign trade and investment relative
to resolution of the Asian financial crisis, S8836 [23JY], S8837
[23JY], S8838 [23JY] eliminate barriers to foreign trade and
investment relative to resolution of the Asian financial crisis
(S. Res. 216), S3594-S3596 [24AP]
------ re-establish initiative relative to fair trade in U.S.
automotive parts, S6998 [24JN]
------ U.S. policy, S1964-S1966 [16MR]
Kaiser, Inez: Dept. of Commerce Minority in Business Development
Agency National Minority Advocate of the Year award recipient,
S4743 [12MY]
Kapsch, Doug and Julie: South Dakota Small Business Owners of the
Year award recipients, S6326 [15JN]
Labor unions: Presidential actions relative to resolving the
dispute between Northwest Airlines, Inc., and the Air Line
Pilots Association (S. Res. 270), S9885 [2SE]
Law enforcement: authorize easier access to information on
telemarketing firms relative to fraud prevention, S4697 [12MY]
Legislative branch of the Government: submit lists identifying
commercial activities that are performed in-house, S8557 [20JY]
Lipkin, Gerald H.: B'nai B'rith International Corporate Achievement
Award recipient, S6345 [15JN]
Long Beach, CA: prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a
commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country,
S4937-S4939 [15MY]
Madrid Protocol: implementation of agreement on the international
registration of trademarks (S. 2191), S6570 [18JN]
Major League Baseball: application of antitrust laws (S. 53),
S9494-S9498 [30JY], S9609 [31JY], S9621 [31JY]
Manhattan, KS: tribute to Bluemont Elementary School participants
in the Toshiba Corp./National Science Teachers Association
ExploraVision Awards Program, S5995 [9JN]
Martinelli, Bernadette: SBA National Women in Business Advocate
award recipient, S6292 [12JN]
McCall, Bud: St. Maries, ID, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the
Year award recipient, S1658 [9MR]
Medicare: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's,
S11531 [6OC]
------ provide that funds received from a tobacco industry
settlement shall be used for part A, S2235 [18MR]
------ require disclosure of staffing and performance data, provide
whistleblower protection to employees, and review impact of
proposed mergers and acquisitions relative to Medicare providers
(S. 2055), S4559 [8MY]
------ withdrawl of managed care plans under Medicare+Choice
organizations, S12273-S12275 [10OC]
Micell Technologies: tribute for development of ecologically
friendly technologies, S12245 [9OC]
Microsoft Corp.: application of antitrust laws, S413-S418 [5FE],
S1065 [26FE], S1289 [3MR], S4231-S4234 [5MY], S4250 [5MY], S4374
[5MY], S4522 [7MY], S6693 [19JN], S6991 [24JN], S7231-S7235
[26JN], S7338 [26JN], S8265 [15JY], S8776 [22JY], S9554 [31JY],
S10530 [17SE], S12639 [15OC]
Minimum wage: level, S707 [12FE], S1802 [11MR], S4776 [13MY],
S9903-S9907 [3SE], S9922 [3SE], S10096 [9SE], S10183 [10SE],
S10193 [10SE], S10194 [10SE], S10260-S10263 [11SE], S10647
[21SE], S10678 [22SE], S10680-S10697 [22SE], S10716 [22SE],
S11058 [28SE]
------ level (S. 1573), S51-S56 [27JA], S409 [4FE]
------ level (S. 1805), S2305 [19MR]
Minnesota: tribute to radio and television stations for public
service announcements and participation in community service
projects, S811 [23FE]
Motor vehicles: require arbitration for franchise contract disputes
be voluntary (S. 2434), S9881-S9883 [2SE]
------ titling and registration requirements relative to salvage,
nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (S. 852), S9678-S9680
[31AU], S11389-S11399 [2OC], S11498 [5OC], S11805 [7OC], S12284
[10OC], S12842 [21OC], S12843 [21OC]
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument: expeditious completion
of acquisition of private mineral interests (H.R. 1659), S11813
[7OC]
Mutual of Enumclaw Insurance Co.: anniversary, S5523 [1JN]
NAFTA: impact on trade deficit, S8276 [16JY]
National Agriculture Day: observance, S2346 [19MR]
National Environmental Policy Act: reform environmental review
process for transportation projects, S1759 [11MR]
National Guard: anniversary of the National Committee for Employer
Support of the Guard and Reserve, S7606 [7JY]
National Maritime Arbitration Day: designate (S. Res. 200), S2690
[26MR]
National parks and recreation areas: require a permit for the
making of motion pictures, television programs, or other
commercial visual depictions (S. 1614), S453 [5FE]
National Payroll Week: observance, S10328 [14SE]
National security: importance of and vulnerabilities associated
with increased dependence on information technology systems,
S12359-S12359 [12OC]
National Small Business Week: observance, S5656 [4JN], S5732 [5JN],
S6326 [15JN]
Native Americans: prohibit from trademark the flag, coat of arms,
or other insignia of any federally recognized Indian tribes,
S8824 [23JY]
------ promote economic development and investment on Indian
reservations (S. 2010), S3922 [30AP]
------ reduce tobacco use and make proposed tobacco settlement
applicable to certain activities on Indian lands (S. 1797),
S2296 [19MR]
Navy: pilot retention, S9717 [1SE]
New Mexico: establish commercial zones to improve border trade
activities with Mexico, S1824 [12MR]
New Orleans, LA: Avondale Shipyard labor dispute resolution, S11233
[1OC]
NIST: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1274), S12254 [9OC]
NLRB: determine appropriateness of certain bargaining units in the
absence of a stipulation or consent (S. 1686), S1073 [26FE]
------ treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees
(S. 2085), S4915 [14MY]
Nortel Networks: Global Finance (publication) World's Most Global
Company award recipient, S12240 [9OC]
North Carolina: tribute to electrical cooperatives' ``Bright
Ideas'' educational program, S7161 [25JN]
Northern Telecom (company): tribute, S65 [27JA]
Northwest Airlines, Inc.: impact of Air Line Pilots Association
strike on air travel in North Dakota, S9853 [2SE]
Norwich, VT: tribute to Dan & Whit's General Store (business), S854
[23FE]
Nuclear weapons: disposal of excess Russian weapons-derived
plutonium, S12743 [21OC]
Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (S. 765), S12281-S12283
[10OC]
------ amend (S. 1237), S7036 [24JN]
Office of U.S. Trade Representative: report on Republic of Korea
steel subsidies, S8853 [23JY], S8877 [23JY]
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development:
congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding trade
agreement (S. 1216), S3318 [21AP]
------ congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding
trade agreement (S. 1216), S12893 [21OC]
OSHA: consultation with State officials by employers relative to
compliance with safety and health requirements (H.R. 2864),
S7035 [24JN], S7036 [24JN]
------ prohibit any employee performance measures relative to number
of inspections conducted, citations issued, or penalties
assessed (H.R. 2877), S7035 [24JN], S7036 [24JN]
------ prohibit any employee performance measures relative to number
of inspections conducted, citations issued, or penalties
assessed (H.R. 2877), S12281-S12283 [10OC]
------ require employers to notify local emergency officials of
workplace emergencies (S. 2245), S7262 [26JN]
Pensions: ensure accessibility, portability, and protection of
retirement benefits (S. 2339), S8672-S8676 [21JY]
------ waive limit on benefits from multiemployer plans (S. 1600),
S322 [3FE] waive limit on benefits from multiemployer plans (S.
2267), S7577 [7JY]
PepsiCo., Inc.: anniversary of Pepsi Cola, S2231 [18MR]
Petroleum: payment of U.S. royalty claims, S10393-S10415 [16SE]
Pitney Bowes Inc.: anniversary, S12573 [14OC]
Pittsburgh, PA: tribute to Invention/New Product Exposition, S4634
[11MY]
Political campaigns: investigate campaign fundraising practices
relative to transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology to
People's Republic of China, S4950-S4952 [18MY]
----- investigate campaign fundraising practices relative to
transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology to the People's
Republic of China, S7896 [9JY]
------ protect individuals from having their money involuntarily
collected and used for politics by a corporation or labor
organization (S. 1663), S805 [23FE], S807 [23FE], S817-S832
[23FE], S861-S863 [23FE], S867-S882 [24FE], S884-S919 [24FE],
S972-S995 [25FE], S997-S1001 [25FE], S1036-S1052 [26FE] protect
individuals from having their money involuntarily collected and
used for politics by a corporation or labor organization (S.
1663), unanimous-consent agreement, S802 [23FE], S832 [23FE],
S948 [25FE]
------ require disclosure of funding sources for certain candidate
advocacy advertising, S911-S919 [24FE], S972-S995 [25FE],
S997-S1001 [25FE], S1038-S1052 [26FE]
------ require worker approval for use of labor organization dues
and fees for political activities, S10149-S10160 [10SE]
Postal Service: application of OSHA standards in the same manner as
any other employer (S. 2112), S5434-S5436 [22MY], S9528-S9530
[31JY]
------ application of OSHA standards in the same manner as any other
employer (S. 2112), S12281-S12283 [10OC]
------ protect consumers from deceptive marketing practices which
use sweepstakes to entice the purchase of goods or services (S.
2141), S5699 [5JN]
------ protect consumers from deceptive marketing practices which
use sweepstakes to entice the purchase of goods or services (S.
2141), S11964 [8OC]
Power resources: management of royalties from Federal and Outer
Continental Shelf oil and gas leases (S. 1930), S3148-S3155
[2AP]
Public utilities: provide for competition in electric power
industry (S. 2287), S7942 [10JY]
------ revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility
holding companies (S. 621), S5472 [22MY]
Real estate: notification of property owners relative to exercise
of eminent domain by private nongovernmental entities (S. 1687),
S1075 [26FE]
Roads and highways: operation of double-trailer and triple-trailer
trucks, S1724-S1726 [11MR]
Roth, John: IMF/World Bank Emerging Markets CEO of the Year Award
recipient, S12240 [9OC]
Ruckelshaus, William D.: CH2M HILL (business) Building a Better
World Award recipient, S6524 [18JN]
SBA: improve loan programs (S. 2448), S9978 [8SE]
------ improve programs (S. 2407), S9563 [31JY]
------ University of New Hampshire funding to provide high
technology assistance to rural small-to-medium-sized
manufacturers, S8877 [23JY]
------ women's business centers funding (S. 2157), S6181-S6183
[11JN], S6638 [18JN]
Schoor DePalma Inc.: anniversary, S3300 [20AP]
Science: technology, research, and education funding, S5466-S5468
[22MY]
SEC: payment of certain transaction fees, S3096 [2AP]
Semitool, Inc.: SBA Entrepreneurial Success Award recipient, S5029
[18MY]
Senate Rules: insertion of language in conference report that was
not committed to them by either House, S7660-S7662 [8JY],
S7672-S7675 [8JY]
Shipping industry: allow non-vessel-operating common carriers to
offer service contracts to shippers, S3199-S3201 [3AP],
S3306-S3311 [21AP]
Ships and vessels: prevent foreign control of U.S. flag fishing
vessels employed in the navigable waters and exclusive economic
zone of the U.S., S12697 [20OC], S12707 [20OC], S12777 [21OC],
S12801 [21OC]
------ reform process for dismantling and disposing of ships no
longer in use, S7123 [25JN], S7124 [25JN], S8437 [17JY], S8438
[17JY] reform process for dismantling and disposing of ships no
longer in use (S. 2064), S4713 [12MY], S4714 [12MY]
------ stimulate increased domestic cruise ship opportunities by
temporarily reducing barriers for entry into the domestic cruise
ship trade (S. 2507), S10723 [22SE]
Small business: provide grants to microenterprise organizations to
assist disadvantaged entrepreneurs (S. 2190), S6567-S6570
[18JN], S7294 [26JN]
------ provide regulatory assistance (S. 1957), S3222 [3AP]
Small Business Investment Act: technical corrections (H.R. 3412),
S11196-S11209 [30SE]
Social Security: privatization, S6004 [10JN]
South Carolina: opening of tobacco marketing season, S9149 [28JY]
Space policy: encourage the development of a commercial space
industry (H.R. 1702), S9510-S9516 [30JY]
------ encourage the development of a commercial space industry
(H.R. 1702), S11692 [7OC], S12064-S12069 [8OC]
------ encourage the development of a cost effective commercial
space launch industry (S. 2121), S5453 [22MY]
------ national launch capability, S9515 [30JY]
Sports: reform unfair and anticompetitive practices in professional
boxing (S. 2238), S7256 [26JN]
------ reform unfair and anticompetitive practices in professional
boxing (S. 2238), S12054-S12056 [8OC]
Stern, Leonard: Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce 25th
Anniversary Recognition Award recipient, S2690 [26MR]
Stevens, Senator: National Defense Industrial Association James
Forrestal Memorial Award recipient, S4635 [11MY]
Summit Design and Manufacturing (company): Lockheed Martin Corp.
Outstanding Team Player Award recipient, S11058 [28SE]
Take Our Daughters To Work Day: observance, S3473 [23AP]
Tariff: permit duty-free sales enterprises to be located in certain
areas (S. 1861), S2573 [25MR]
Tax Freedom Day: observance, S4469 [7MY]
Taxation: allow deduction for long-term care services for
individuals not eligible for employer-provided long-term health
coverage (S. 2492), S10522 [17SE], S10523 [17SE]
------ capital gains rates, S7651 [8JY], S7659-S7662 [8JY], S7721
[9JY], S7919 [10JY]
------ capital gains rates (S. 2214), S7698 [8JY]
------ clarify treatment of agricultural cooperatives and allow
declaratory judgment relief for such cooperatives (S. 2498),
S10591 [18SE]
------ collection of State and local taxes on mail-order and catalog
transactions, S11686 [7OC]
------ collection of State and local taxes on mail-order
transactions, S11014-S11017 [28SE], S11308-S11319 [2OC]
------ credits to energy facilities that use poultry manure as fuel
to generate electricity (S. 2453), S10119 [9SE]
------ deductibility of business meal expenses for individuals who
are subject to Federal limitations on hours of service (S.
2628), S12405 [12OC]
------ define ``discriminatory tax'' relative to treatment of
Internet and interactive computer purchases, S11848-S11853 [8OC]
------ designate renewal communities (S. 1995), S3715-S3720 [28AP]
------ disallow deductions for advertising, promotional, and
marketing expenses relative to tobacco products unless certain
requirements are met, S6176 [11JN], S6277-S6289 [12JN],
S6314-S6323 [15JN], S6381 [16JN], S6435 [17JN], S6459 [17JN]
disallow deductions for advertising, promotional, and marketing
expenses relative to tobacco products unless certain
requirements are met (S. 1755), S1948 [13MR], S2239-S2242 [19MR]
------ eliminate the temporary increase in unemployment tax (S.
2170), S6405 [16JN]
------ employee option to receive taxable cash compensation in lieu
of nontaxable parking benefits, S1742 [11MR]
------ employer credits for expenses of providing child care
services to employees (S. 2593), S11986 [8OC]
------ enhance the portability of retirement benefits (S. 2329),
S8484 [17JY], S8516 [17JY]
------ establish flat tax rates for individuals and businesses,
S4521 [7MY]
------ exempt small issue bonds for agriculture from the State
volume cap (S. 2501), S10591 [18SE]
------ expand S corporation eligibility for banks and small
businesses (S. 2346), S8920 [23JY], S8977 [24JY], S8978 [24JY],
S8981 [24JY]
------ expand S corporation eligibility for banks and small
businesses (S. 2346), S9889 [2SE]
------ extend certain expiring provisions (S. 2622), S12324-S12337
[10OC]
------ extend research and development tax credit, S12535 [14OC]
------ extend research and development tax credit (S. 2072), S4823
[13MY]
------ extend work opportunity tax credit relative to dislocated
workers in areas suffering extensive job losses (S. 2018), S3936
[30AP]
------ grant States the authority to require out-of-State sellers to
collect sales or use taxes on goods shipped into the State (S.
1586), S229-S231 [29JA], S4214 [4MY]
------ improve and permanently extend the research and
experimentation tax credit (S. 2268), S7578 [7JY]
------ improve and permanently extend the research and
experimentation tax credit, S12764 [21OC]
------ improve and permanently extend the research and
experimentation tax credit (S. 2268), S11007-S11009 [28SE]
------ increase allowable rebate for farmers to offset current
operating losses (S. 2467), S10320 [14SE]
------ increase amount which may be contributed to defined
contribution pension plans (S. 1856), S2570 [25MR]
------ increase State cap on private activity bonds (S. 1251),
S6501-S6503 [17JN]
------ provide additional retirement savings opportunities for small
employers and self-employed individuals (S. 2130), S5634 [4JN]
------ rates, S97 [28JA], S203 [29JA], S261 [2FE], S287-S289 [3FE],
S882-S884 [24FE], S1182 [2MR], S2354-S2356 [20MR], S2731-S2733
[30MR], S2749 [30MR], S2880-S2886 [1AP], S2897 [1AP],
S6008-S6010 [10JN], S6561 [18JN], S7626 [8JY], S7627 [8JY],
S8273 [16JY], S8461 [17JY], S10638 [21SE], S10640 [21SE], S10870
[24SE], S11571 [6OC], S12379 [12OC], S12713 [20OC]
------ reduce holding period for certain capital gains rates (S.
1748), S1884 [12MR]
------ reduce maximum capital gains rates, index capital assets for
inflation, and repeal estate and gift taxes and the tax on
generation-skipping transfers (S. 1635), S731-S733 [12FE], S4846
[14MY], S7919 [10JY]
------ reinstate Superfund excise taxes, S4383 [6MY], S4386-S4388
[6MY]
------ repeal information reporting requirement imposed on
educational institutions and certain other trades and businesses
relative to the Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits,
S4514-S4517 [7MY] repeal information reporting requirement
imposed on educational institutions and certain other trades and
businesses relative to the Hope Scholarship and Lifetime
Learning Credits (S. 1724), S1521-S1523 [6MR], S4373 [5MY]
------ repeal limitation on the amount of receipts attributable to
military property which may be treated as exempt foreign trade
income (S. 2296), S8135 [14JY]
------ require merchants to notify purchasers of merchandise via the
Internet that such merchandise may be subject to State, local,
and use taxes, S11575 [6OC], S11576 [6OC]
------ State authority to tax compensation paid to certain
employees, S7112-S7117 [25JN]
------ State authority to tax compensation paid to certain
employees, S11215-S11225 [1OC], S11232 [1OC]
------ State offsets relative to Federal tax refunds, S4468 [7MY]
------ tax-exempt status for certain nonprofit health and fitness
organizations, S9914 [3SE]
------ treatment of businesses operating abroad (S. 2231),
S7193-S7195 [25JN]
------ treatment of corporate reorganization or division (S. 2538),
S11283 [1OC]
------ treatment of gross income for amounts received under
qualified group legal services plans (S. 2200), S6767 [22JN]
------ treatment of information technology job training expenses (S.
2089), S5021 [18MY] treatment of information technology job
training expenses (S. 2409), S9569 [31JY]
------ treatment of Internet and interactive computer service
commerce, S1060 [26FE] treatment of Internet and interactive
computer service commerce (S. 442), S589 [10FE], S4615 [11MY],
S4625 [11MY] treatment of Internet and interactive computer
service commerce (S. 442), unanimous-consent agreement, S8687
[21JY] treatment of Internet and interactive computer service
commerce (S. 442), unanimous-consent request, S8471 [17JY]
------ treatment of Internet and interactive computer service
commerce, S12791 [21OC]
------ treatment of Internet and interactive computer service
commerce (S. 442), S11269-S11272 [1OC], S11305-S11307 [2OC],
S11324 [2OC], S11325 [2OC], S11503 [5OC], S11572-S11577 [6OC],
S11651-S11670 [7OC], S11675-S11680 [7OC], S11682-S11691 [7OC],
S11802 [7OC], S11847-S12220 [25SE], S11085-S11087 [29SE], S11103
[29SE], S11154 [30SE], S11239 [1OC] treatment of Internet and
interactive computer service commerce (S. 442), motion to
suspend the rules, S11848-S11851 [8OC]
------ treatment of Internet and interactive computer service
commerce (S. 442), unanimous-consent agreement, S11177 [30SE],
S11442 [5OC], S11576 [6OC] treatment of Internet and interactive
computer service commerce (S. 442), unanimous-consent request,
S10789 [23SE], S10790 [23SE], S10913 [24SE], S10969 [25SE]
------ treatment of liquidations of closely held corporations or
property to transfer assets to charitable organizations, S12828
[21OC]
------ treatment of printed wiring boards and printed wiring
assembly equipment (S. 2162), S6185 [11JN], S6831 [22JN]
------ treatment of small business meal and entertainment expenses
(S. 2473), S10384 [15SE]
------ treatment of stapled real estate investment trusts (S. 1871),
S2681 [26MR]
Tazzia, Tamara Van Wormer: Clawson, MI, Chamber of Commerce
Business Person of the Year Award recipient, S1799 [11MR]
Technology: improve and expedite licensing of federally owned
inventions (S. 2120), S5451 [22MY]
Telecommunications: enhance Dept. of Justice authority to prevent
certain mergers and acquisitions (S. 2207), S6886 [23JN]
------ establish a program for training and employing residents of
low-income rural areas in new telecommunications industry jobs
(S. 2624), S12341 [10OC]
------ INTELSAT Working Party (organization) recommendations
relative to creation of an independent company, S2230 [18MR]
------ permit Bell Operating Cos., to provide interstate and
intrastate telecommunications services (S. 1766), S1994 [16MR]
------ promote competition and privatization in satellite
communications, S3177 [2AP] promote competition and
privatization in satellite communications (S. 2365), S9138
[28JY]
------ require accurate billing by carriers relative to costs and
fees resulting from the Telecommunications Act, S4702-S4704
[12MY] require accurate billing by carriers relative to costs
and fees resulting from the Telecommunications Act (S. 1897),
S2973 [1AP]
Telecommunications Act: implementation, S857 [23FE], S3227 [3AP]
Telephones: improve pay telephone services (S. 1928), S3143 [2AP]
------ strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the
slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (S. 1618),
S517 [9FE], S4682 [12MY], S4683-S4704 [12MY], S4839 [13MY],
S4841 [13MY] strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing
the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (S.
1618), unanimous-consent request, S4612 [11MY], S4613 [11MY]
strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming
of interstate telephone service subscribers (S. 1740), S1701
[10MR]
Television: benefits of open competition in the cable industry,
S6428 [16JN]
------ enhance the ability of satellite television providers to
compete with cable television systems (S. 2494), S10524 [17SE],
S10525 [17SE]
------ promote competition in the multichannel video marketplace,
S8615 [21JY], S8639 [21JY], S8640 [21JY]
------ reform laws relative to satellite retransmissions of
broadcast signals (S. 1720), S1449-S1461 [5MR]
------ reform laws relative to satellite retransmissions of
broadcast signals (S. 1720), S10513 [17SE], S10514 [17SE],
S10576 [18SE], S10580 [18SE]
Textile industry and fabrics: impact of foreign trade policies and
agreements on domestic businesses, S7711-S7713 [9JY]
3M (company): anniversary of Scotch tape, S241 [29JA]
Tobacco products: depiction of smoking in movies and television
shows, S6470-S6472 [17JN]
------ develop system to compensate individuals harmed by tobacco
use, S5770 [9JN]
------ granting of immunity or limiting liability for tobacco
companies in lawsuits relative to health risks and marketing and
manufacturing practices, S5193-S5202 [20MY], S5248-S5269 [21MY],
S5269 [21MY], S5275 [21MY], S5276 [21MY], S5280 [21MY], S5281
[21MY], S5284 [21MY], S5287-S5293 [21MY]
------ impact of tobacco industry trust fund payments on cigarette
prices, S5087-S5117 [19MY], S5125-S5128 [19MY], S5145-S5148
[19MY], S5149-S5190 [20MY], S5202-S5215 [20MY], S5249 [21MY],
S5252-S5265 [21MY], S5275 [21MY], S5278-S5284 [21MY],
S5494-S5511 [1JN], S5529-S5541 [2JN], S5546-S5551 [2JN],
S5588-S5591 [4JN], S5598-S5601 [4JN], S5619 [4JN], S5620 [4JN],
S5674 [5JN], S5764 [9JN], S6276 [12JN], S6433-S6435 [17JN],
S6445-S6448 [17JN], S6457-S6459 [17JN]
------ limit access to minors, S3678-S3680 [28AP], S4932-S4934
[15MY], S5031-S5033 [19MY], S5252 [21MY], S5258 [21MY], S5260
[21MY], S5282 [21MY], S5496 [1JN], S5503-S5511 [1JN],
S5529-S5541 [2JN], S5546-S5552 [2JN], S5584-S5597 [4JN], S5740
[9JN], S5744 [9JN], S5752-S5754 [9JN], S6007 [10JN], S6010
[10JN], S6141-S6146 [11JN], S6149-S6156 [11JN], S6170 [11JN],
S6441-S6444 [17JN]
------ limit tobacco settlement attorneys' fees, S5088 [19MY],
S5096-S5114 [19MY], S5259 [21MY], S5264 [21MY], S6156-S6175
[11JN], S6325 [15JN]
------ national policy to reduce tobacco use, S2235 [18MR]
------ prevent use by minors, reduce secondhand smoke, require
document disclosure and deny immunity relative to industry
settlement, end promotion of exports, and provide transitional
assistance to farmers, S1720-S1722 [11MR], S1902 [12MR] prevent
use by minors, reduce secondhand smoke, require document
disclosure and deny immunity relative to industry settlement,
end promotion of exports, and provide transitional assistance to
farmers (S. 1638), S690 [12FE], S738-S746 [12FE], S1479 [5MR],
S1715-S1718 [11MR], S1801 [11MR], S4021 [1MY], S4144 [4MY]
prevent use by minors, reduce secondhand smoke, require document
disclosure and deny immunity relative to industry settlement,
end promotion of exports, and provide transitional assistance to
farmers (S. 1638), star print, S2585 [25MR]
------ prohibit immunity in tobacco industry liability settlement
relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing
practices, S2741 [30MR], S2742 [30MR], S2744 [30MR], S2748
[30MR], S2809-S2811 [31MR], S3212-S3214 [3AP]
------ provide market transition assistance for tobacco producers,
industry workers, and their communities, S4428 [6MY], S5084
[19MY], S5089 [19MY], S5094 [19MY], S5494 [1JN], S5500 [1JN],
S5764 [9JN], S6383-S6398 [16JN], S6451-S6457 [17JN], S6460
[17JN], S6462 [17JN], S6512 [18JN] provide market transition
assistance for tobacco producers, industry workers, and their
communities and ensure the quality of U.S. tobacco (S. 1582),
S173 [28JA] provide market transition assistance for tobacco
warehousemen, S6467 [17JN]
------ reduce use through cost increases, marketing limitations,
industry oversight, and implementation of a public health
prevention and education strategy (S. 1889), S2854-S2860 [31MR],
S2878 [31MR], S3021 [1AP]
------ regulation of tobacco industry to alleviate health risks to
children, S2707 [27MR], S3060 [2AP], S3061 [2AP]
------ require States to implement a graduated system of sanctions
relative to illegal purchases or possession by minors, S6309
[15JN]
------ resolve litigation against tobacco industry, reform civil
justice system responsible for adjudicating claims, and
establish a national policy to reduce youth tobacco use (S.
1530), S3 [27JA]
------ restrict U.S. trade actions against foreign tobacco
regulations and require warning labels on exported cigarettes in
the language of the target country (S. 1060), S1801 [11MR]
------ specify percentage of revenues from tobacco industry
settlement to be used for Child Care and Development Block Grant
Act activities, S6141-S6146 [11JN], S6149-S6170 [18JN], S8085
[13JY], S8090 [14JY], S8091 [14JY], S8119 [14JY] tobacco
industry liability settlement relative to health risks and
marketing and manufacturing practices (S. 1415), S3666 [28AP],
S3678-S3680 [28AP], S4202 [4MY], S4226-S4231 [5MY], S4883
[14MY], S4932-S4936 [15MY], S4952-S4954 [18MY], S4961 [18MY],
S4975 [18MY], S5001-S5012 [18MY], S5031-S5128 [19MY],
S5145-S5148 [19MY], S5149-S5215 [20MY], S5245 [20MY],
S5247-S5314 [21MY], S5362-S5364 [22MY], S5368 [22MY], S5419
[22MY], S5494-S5511 [1JN], S5529-S5554 [2JN], S5556-S5565 [2JN],
S5584-S5601 [4JN], S5604-S5630 [4JN], S5670-S5681 [5JN], S5683
[5JN], S5686-S5688 [5JN], S5690-S5692 [5JN], S5737-S5762 [9JN],
S5764-S5776 [9JN], S6001-S6003 [10JN], S6007 [10JN], S6010-S6033
[10JN], S6135-S6137 [11JN], S6139-S6146 [11JN], S6149-S6177
[11JN], S6274-S6289 [12JN], S6309-S6311 [15JN], S6314-S6326
[15JN], S6359-S6398 [16JN], S6433-S6436 [17JN], S6440-S6462
[17JN], S6465-S6481 [17JN], S6485 [17JN], S6718 [19JN],
S6857-S6861 [23JN], S7241 [26JN], S7242 [26JN], S7693 [8JY]
tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks
and marketing and manufacturing practices (S. 1415), motion to
recommit, S5293-S5296 [21MY] tobacco industry liability
settlement relative to health risks and marketing and
manufacturing practices (S. 1415), unanimous-consent agreement,
S4817 [13MY], S5544 [2JN], S6470 [17JN] tobacco industry
liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and
manufacturing practices (S. 1415), unanimous-consent request,
S4817 [13MY], S4883 [14MY]
------ tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health
risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, S9736 [1SE]
Tourist trade: create employment opportunities and promote economic
growth in the travel and tourism industry (S. 2412), S9571
[31JY], S9572 [31JY]
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, USA, Inc.: tribute to employees in
Erlanger and Georgetown, KY, S861 [23FE]
Trace Die Cast (business): Bowling Green, KY, Chamber of Commerce
Industry of the Year award recipient, S3230 [3AP]
Trademark Act: technical corrections, S10535 [17SE]
------ technical corrections (S. 2192), S6572 [18JN]
Trademark Law Treaty: implementation (S. 2193), S6573-S6580 [18JN],
S10535 [17SE], S10536 [17SE]
Transportation: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
reauthorization, S5413 [22MY], S5414 [22MY]
------ improve and expand safety programs, S1692 [10MR]
Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights
relative to private mortgage insurance (S. 318), S8267 [15JY],
S8268 [15JY], S8514 [17JY]
U.S. Olympic Committee: exemption on the use of the word
``Olympic'' by Washington businesses, S12800 [21OC]
United Airlines, Inc.: allocation of slots at O'Hare International
Airport, S10945 [25SE], S10947 [25SE]
UNUM Corp.: anniversary, S8420 [16JY], S8515 [17JY]
Wisconsin: commemorate sesquicentennial of statehood (S. Con. Res.
75), S1718 [11MR]
Women: ensure economic equity (S. 71), S3116 [2AP], S6033 [10JN]
------ ensure economic equity (S. 71), star print, S2878 [31MR]
Women's Business Development Center: anniversary of Entrepreneurial
Women's Conference, S9800 [1SE]
World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty:
implementation (S. 1121), S205 [29JA]
------ implementation (H.R. 2281), S9935-S9937 [3SE], S10537 [17SE]
------ implementation (H.R. 2281), conference report, S11887-S11892
[8OC], S12375 [12OC], S12376 [12OC], S12378 [12OC], S12730
[20OC]
------ limitations on copyright liability relative to material
online (S. 2037), S4439 [6MY], S4440 [6MY], S4613-S4615 [11MY],
S4685 [12MY], S4884-S4900 [14MY], S4939 [15MY] limitations on
copyright liability relative to material online (S. 2037),
unanimous-consent agreement, S4710 [12MY] limitations on
copyright liability relative to material online (S. 2037),
unanimous-consent request, S4612 [11MY], S4613 [11MY]
------ ratification, S12972 [21OC], S12973 [21OC]
World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms
Treaty: implementation (S. 1121), S205 [29JA]
----- limitations on copyright liability relative to material online
(S. 2037), S4439 [6MY], S4440 [6MY], S4613-S4615 [11MY], S4685
[12MY], S4884-S4900 [14MY], S4939 [15MY]
----- limitations on copyright liability relative to material online
(S. 2037), unanimous-consent agreement, S4710 [12MY]
----- limitations on copyright liability relative to material online
(S. 2037), unanimous-consent request, S4612 [11MY], S4613 [11MY]
------ implementation (H.R. 2281), S9935-S9937 [3SE], S10537 [17SE]
implementation (H.R. 2281), conference report, S11887-S11892
[8OC], S12375 [12OC], S12376 [12OC], S12378 [12OC], S12730
[20OC]
------ ratification, S12972 [21OC], S12973 [21OC]
Reports
Dept. of Transportation Guidelines Relative to Airline Alliances:
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E2312
[12NO]
Empty Shelves--1998 Survey of U.S. Food Banks: Representative Tony
P. Hall, E248-E250 [26FE]
Managed Health Care: J. Wrich & Associates, Inc., E335 [10MR]
Microsoft Corp. Statements on Internet Service Provider Agreements:
Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7232-S7235 [26JN]
New DOT Regulations--How Are They Narrowly Tailored? Senator
Specter, S1485 [6MR]
Pocketbook Politics--How Special-Interest Money Hurts the American
Consumer: Common Cause (organization), S901 [24FE]
Workers' Compensation Fraud: Labor Research Association,
E2057-E2059 [11OC]
Workplace Code of Conduct: Apparel Industry Partnership
(organization), H2862-H2864 [6MY]
Reports filed
Abuse of Power--The Hardrock Bonding Rule: Committee on Resources
(House) (H. Rept. 105-569), H4240 [5JN]
Acquisition of Private Mineral Interests Within the Mount St. Helens
National Volcanic Monument: Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources (Senate) (S. 638) (S. Rept. 105-229), S7255 [26JN]
American Competitiveness Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate)
(S. 1723), S3119 [2AP]
----- Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1723) (S. Rept. 105-
186), S4630 [11MY]
Analyze Impact and Improve Congressional Deliberation of Proposed
Federal Private Sector Mandates: Committee on Rules (House)
(H.R. 3534) (H. Rept. 105-515), H3012 [7MY]
Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3150) (H.
Rept. 105-794), H10010 [7OC]
------ Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3150) (H. Rept. 105-
540), H3366 [18MY]
Boxing Reform Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation (Senate) (S. 2238), S11581 [6OC]
Child Online Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R.
3783) (H. Rept. 105-775), H9536 [5OC]
Commercial Space Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 1702) (S. Rept. 105-198), S5569
[2JN]
Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns
With the People's Republic of China (House, Select)
Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H.
Rept. 105-582), H4628 [16JN]
Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and
Educational Services Act: Committee of Conference (S. 2206) (H.
Rept. 105-788), H9722 [6OC]
Community Services Block Grant Program Reauthorization: Committee
on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 4271) (H. Rept.
105-686), H7428 [7AU]
Community Services Block Grant Program Reauthorization and
Amendments: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S.
2206) (S. Rept. 105-256), S8657 [21JY]
Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2676, IRS Restructuring
and Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 490) (H.
Rept. 105-602), H5296 [24JN]
Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform
Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 586) (H. Rept. 105-
799), H10075 [8OC]
Consideration of H. Res. 463, Committee on U.S. National Security
and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of
China (House, Select) Establishment: Committee on Rules (House)
(H. Res. 476) (H. Rept. 105-583), H4711 [17JN]
Consideration of H.R. 10, Financial Services Act: Committee on
Rules (House) (H. Res. 403) (H. Rept. 105-474), H1776 [30MR]
----- Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 428) (H. Rept. 105-531),
H3104 [12MY]
Consideration of H.R. 1872, Communications Satellite Competition and
Privatization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 419) (H.
Rept. 105-507), H2813 [5MY]
Consideration of H.R. 2589, Copyright Term Extension Act: Committee
on Rules (House) (H. Res. 390) (H. Rept. 105-460), H1444 [24MR]
Consideration of H.R. 2621, Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities
Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 553) (H. Rept. 105-
745), H8626 [24SE]
Consideration of H.R. 2888, Sales Incentive Compensation Act:
Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 461) (H. Rept. 105-572),
H4324 [9JN]
Consideration of H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee on
Rules (House) (H. Res. 462) (H. Rept. 105-573), H4324 [9JN]
Consideration of H.R. 3246, Fairness for Small Business and
Employees Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 393) (H.
Rept. 105-463), H1548 [25MR]
Consideration of H.R. 3310, Federal Paperwork Burden Reduction
Relative to Small Businesses: Committee on Rules (House) (H.
Res. 396) (H. Rept. 105-466), H1549 [25MR]
Consideration of H.R. 3534, Mandates Information Act: Committee on
Rules (House) (H. Res. 426) (H. Rept. 105-529), H3104 [12MY]
Consideration of H.R. 4250, Patient Protection Act: Committee on
Rules (House) (H. Res. 509) (H. Rept. 105-643), H6281 [23JY]
Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in
International Business Transactions: Committee on Foreign
Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 105-19), S8381 [16JY]
Copyright Compulsory License Improvement Act: Committee on the
Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1720), S11278 [1OC]
Copyright Term Extension Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House)
(H.R. 2589) (H. Rept. 105-452), H1298 [18MR]
Delaware and Lehigh Navigation Canal National Heritage Corridor Act
Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
(Senate) (S. 1665) (S. Rept. 105-312), S9973 [8SE]
Digital Millennium Copyright Act: Committee of Conference (H.R.
2281) (H. Rept. 105-796), H10075 [8OC]
------ Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2037) (S. Rept. 105-
190), S4435 [6MY], S4630 [11MY]
Drug-Free Workplace Act: Committee on Small Business (Senate) (H.R.
3853) (S. Rept. 105-348), S10984 [25SE]
Establish a Toll-Free Telephone Number in the Dept. of Commerce To
Assist Consumers in Identifying Domestically-Produced
Merchandise: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 563) (H. Rept.
105-759), H9273 [1OC]
Federal Paperwork Burden Reduction Relative to Small Businesses:
Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3310)
(H. Rept. 105-462), H1444 [24MR]
Financial Contract Netting Improvement Act: Committee on Banking
and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4393) (H. Rept. 105-688),
H7493 [9SE]
Financial Regulatory Relief and Economic Efficiency Act: Committee
on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1405) (S.
Rept. 105-346), S10919 [24SE]
Financial Services Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban
Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 10) (S. Rept. 105-336), S10588 [18SE]
Firearm Permit and Licensing Procedures Clarification for Armored
Car Crew Members Relative to Interstate Commerce: Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 624) (S.
Rept. 105-297), S9782 [1SE]
Foreign Trade and Investment With Japan Relative to Resolution of
the Asian Financial Crisis: Committee on International
Relations (House) (H. Res. 392) (H. Rept. 105-607), H5402 [25JN]
Freedom From Government Competition Act: Committee on Governmental
Affairs (Senate) (S. 314) (S. Rept. 105-269), S9135 [28JY]
Government Paperwork Elimination Act: Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2107) (S. Rept. 105-
335), S10517 [17SE]
Greeley, CO, Exchange of Certain Lands With Water Supply and Storage
Co.: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1309) (H. Rept. 105-
489), H2236 [22AP]
Increase Financial Services Industry Competition: Committee on
Commerce (House) (H.R. 10) (H. Rept. 105-164), H99 [28JA]
International Anti-Bribery and Fair Competition Act: Committee on
Commerce (House) (H.R. 4353) (H. Rept. 105-802), H10075 [8OC]
Internet Tax Freedom Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation (Senate) (S. 442) (S. Rept. 105-184), S4357 [5MY]
------ Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 442) (S. Rept. 105-276),
S9424 [30JY]
------ Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3529) (H. Rept. 105-
808), H10512 [10OC]
IRS Restructuring and Reform Act: Committee of Conference (H.R.
2676) (H. Rept. 105-599), H5296 [24JN]
------ Committee on Finance (Senate) (H.R. 2676) (S. Rept. 105-174),
S3428 [22AP]
Liability Protection for Suppliers of Raw Materials and Component
Parts to Medical Device Manufacturers: Committee on Commerce
(House) (H.R. 872) (H. Rept. 105-549), H5491 [14JY]
----- Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 872) (H. Rept. 105-
549), H3969 [22MY]
Mandates Information Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs
(Senate) (S. 389) (S. Rept. 105-299), S9877 [2SE]
Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China:
Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 121) (H. Rept.
105-638), H5956 [20JY]
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Completion Act:
Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1659) (H. Rept. 105-704),
H7616 [11SE]
Multichannel Video Competition and Consumer Protection Act:
Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2921) (H. Rept. 105-661),
H6819 [30JY]
------ Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2921) (H. Rept. 105-
661), H7583 [10SE]
National Motor Vehicle Safety, Antitheft, Title Reform, and Consumer
Protection Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation (Senate) (S. 852) (S. Rept. 105-265), S9043
[27JY]
National Oilheat Research Alliance Act: Committee on Commerce
(House) (H.R. 3610) (H. Rept. 105-787), H10075 [8OC]
National Tobacco Policy and Youth Smoking Reduction Act: Committee
on Finance (Senate) (S. 1415), S4906 [14MY]
NLRB Treatment of Businesses, Labor Organizations, and Employees:
Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3246) (H.
Rept. 105-453), H1298 [18MR]
Nomination of Mozelle W. Thompson to the FTC: Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S1883 [12MR]
Nomination of Orson Swindle to the FTC: Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation (Senate), S1883 [12MR]
Northern Mariana Islands Covenant Implementation Act: Committee on
Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1275) (S. Rept. 105-
201), S5694 [5JN]
OSHA Compliance Assistance Authorization Act: Committee on
Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2864) (H. Rept. 105-
444), H1235 [17MR]
OSHA Identification and Notification of Specific Industries to Which
Regulations and Compliance Standards Apply: Committee on
Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2873) (H. Rept. 105-
733), H8083 [18SE]
Postal Employees Safety Enhancement Act: Committee on Labor and
Human Resources (Senate) (S. 2112), S9135 [28JY]
Prohibit Interference With Interstate Commerce on the Internet or
Interactive Computer Services: Committee on Commerce (House)
(H.R. 3849) (H. Rept. 105-570), H4240 [5JN]
----- Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3849) (H. Rept. 105-
570), H4878 [19JN]
Prohibit OSHA Employee Performance Measures Relative to Number of
Inspections Conducted, Citations Issued, or Penalties Assessed:
Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2877) (H.
Rept. 105-445), H1235 [17MR]
Promote Competition and Privatization in Satellite Communications:
Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1872) (H. Rept. 105-494),
H2331 [27AP]
Promote Drug-Free Workplace Programs: Committee on Small Business
(House) (H.R. 3853) (H. Rept. 105-584), H4834 [18JN]
Provide Assistance and Slots to Air Carriers Providing Service
Between High-Density and Underserved Airports: Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2748) (H. Rept.
105-822), H11023 [15OC]
Regulatory Improvement Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs
(Senate) (S. 981) (S. Rept. 105-188), S4630 [11MY]
Require Permits for the Making of Motion Pictures, Television
Programs, or Other Commercial Visual Depictions in National
Parks and Recreation Areas: Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources (Senate) (S. 1614) (S. Rept. 105-395), S12163 [9OC]
Safety Advancement for Employees Act: Committee on Labor and Human
Resources (Senate) (S. 1237) (S. Rept. 105-159), S48 [27JA]
Sales Incentive Compensation Act: Committee on Education and the
Workforce (House) (H.R. 2888) (H. Rept. 105-558), H4054 [3JN]
Self-Audit Promotion Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce
(House) (H.R. 2869) (H. Rept. 105-731), H8083 [18SE]
Silk Road Strategy Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S.
1344) (S. Rept. 105-394), S12163 [9OC]
Small Business Investment Act Technical Corrections: Committee on
Small Business (House) (H.R. 3412) (H. Rept. 105-450), H1235
[17MR]
------ Committee on Small Business (Senate) (H.R. 3412) (S. Rept.
105-347), S10984 [25SE]
Strengthen and Expand the Procedures for Preventing the Slamming of
Interstate Telephone Service Subscribers: Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1618) (S.
Rept. 105-183), S4357 [5MY]
------ Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3888) (H. Rept. 105-801),
H10075 [8OC]
Study Effects of Adding New Generic Top-Level Internet Domains on
Trademark and Intellectual Property Rights Holders and Provide
Related Dispute Resolution Procedures: Committee on the
Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1727), S10517 [17SE]
Superfund Cleanup Acceleration Act: Committee on Environment and
Public Works (Senate) (S. 8) (S. Rept. 105-192), S5129 [19MY]
Technology Transfer Commercialization Act: Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2120) (S. Rept. 105-
358), S11182 [30SE]
------ Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2544) (H. Rept. 105-620),
H5491 [14JY]
Trade and Tariff Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 2400) (S.
Rept. 105-280), S9555 [31JY]
Trademark Act Technical Corrections: Committee on the Judiciary
(Senate) (S. 2192), S8381 [16JY]
Trademark Anticounterfeiting Act: Committee on the Judiciary
(House) (H.R. 3891) (H. Rept. 105-650), H6510 [28JY]
Trademark Law Treaty Implementation Act: Committee on the Judiciary
(Senate) (S. 2193), S8381 [16JY]
U.S. Preparation To Meet the Year 2000 Problem: Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-827),
H11719 [12NO]
Universal Tobacco Settlement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1415) (S. Rept. 105-180), S4035
[1MY]
Vessel Hull Design Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary
(House) (H.R. 2696) (H. Rept. 105-436), H1111 [11MR]
Veterans' Reemployment Rights Relative to States, Private Employers,
and Servicemen Employed by U.S. Companies Abroad: Committee on
Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3213) (H. Rept. 105-448), H1235
[17MR]
Workforce Improvement and Protection Act: Committee on the
Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3736) (H. Rept. 105-657), H6696 [29JY]
World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty and World
Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms
Treaty Implementation: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R.
2281) (H. Rept. 105-551), H6185 [22JY]
World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty
Implementation: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2281)
(H. Rept. 105-551), H3970 [22MY]
World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms
Treaty Implementation: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R.
2281) (H. Rept. 105-551), H3970 [22MY]
Year 2000 Information Disclosure Act: Committee on the Judiciary
(Senate) (S. 2392), S10517 [17SE]
Reports to constituents
Hamilton, Lee H.: Assessing Tax Cuts, E1890 [2OC]
Hamilton, Representative: Bankruptcy Reform, E1153 [17JN]
------ Fixing the Year 2000 Computer Problem, E1666 [9SE]
------ Health Care Reform, E1301 [15JY]
------ State of the Economy, E220 [25FE]
Resolutions by organizations
IMF funding: UAW International Executive Board, S2604 [26MR]
Prevent use of Federal funds to require city contractors in San
Francisco, CA, to provide domestic partner benefits: Los
Angeles, CA, City Council, H6580 [29JY]
Treatment of Internet and interactive computer service commerce:
Virginia General Assembly, S11857 [8OC]
Tribute to Morris Architects (business): Representative Jackson-
Lee, E1086 [10JN]
Resolutions of ratification
Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in
International Business Transactions, S8381 [16JY], S9668 [31JY]
Trademark Law Treaty, S7520 [6JY]
World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty, S12557
[14OC], S12985 [12NO]
World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms
Treaty, S12557 [14OC], S12985 [12NO]
Rulings of the Chair
Bankruptcy: reform laws (H.R. 3150), consideration (H. Res. 462),
H4339 [10JN]
Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's
(H.R. 4250), H6414 [24JY]
Iron and steel industry: respond to the surge of steel imports
resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other
regions, H10404 [10OC]
IRS: restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), conference report, S7660
[8JY], S7673 [8JY]
Taxation: treatment of Internet and interactive computer service
commerce (S. 442), S11848 [8OC]
Rulings
Classification of COMSAT as a Nondominant Common Carrier: FCC,
H2857 [6MY]
Statements
Bankruptcy Reform Act: National Consumer Bankruptcy Coalition,
H4355 [10JN]
------ Representative Gekas, E88 [4FE]
Broadcaster Compliance With the Children's Television Act: Shari
Lewis, E1544 [4AU]
Business View of Earth Day: Thomas J. Donohue, U.S. Chamber of
Commerce, E635-E637 [22AP]
Child Labor: Brian Hodgson and Jessica Riley, E1559 [5AU]
------ Christie Nold, E1427 [24JY]
Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act: Executive Office of the President,
S10787 [23SE]
Credit Union Membership Access Act: Executive Office of the
President, S8963 [24JY]
Economic and Monetary Policies Prior to Great Depression: Alan
Greenspan, FRS, H7472 [9SE]
Education and Wages: Neale Gay and Liz Rocheleau, E1560 [5AU]
Federal Activities Inventory Reform Act (S. 314): Executive Office
of the President, E1976 [9OC]
Gasoline Price Levels: Carter R. Montgomery, Longhorn Partners
Pipeline (business), E1934 [7OC]
------ M. Ray Perryman, Perryman Group (business), E1934-E1936 [7OC]
HEALTHY Kids Act: C. Everett Koop and David A. Kessler, S743 [12FE]
------ Coalition for Workers' Health Care Funds, S744 [12FE]
------ ENACT Coalition, S744 [12FE]
------ Hubert H. Humphrey III, Attorney General of Minnesota, S743
[12FE]
Human Cloning Prohibition Act: Biotechnology Industry Organization,
S425-S427 [5FE]
Internet Tax Freedom Act: Citizens Against Government Waste
(organization), E1231 [25JN]
------ several State officials, E1230 [25JN]
Kids Deserve Freedom From Tobacco Act (KIDS Act): ENACT Coalition,
S2858 [31MR]
Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: Clyde W. Summers,
E2107-E2109 [13OC]
National Tobacco Policy and Youth Smoking Reduction Act: Gilbert G.
Gallegos, Fraternal Order of Police, S5772 [9JN]
Patients' Bill of Rights Act: A.G. Newmyer III, Epilepsy
Foundation, S11326 [2OC]
------ Debra L. Ness, National Partnership for Women & Families,
S11326 [2OC]
Percentage of Oil Producers Impacted by Oil Royalty Rule--100
Percent: Several Independent Oil and Gas Producers, S10396
[16SE]
Prevent Use of Federal Funds To Require City Contractors in San
Francisco, CA, To Provide Domestic Partner Benefits: Human
Rights Campaign Fund (organization), H6579 [29JY]
Protection of Enrollees in Managed Care Plans and HMO's: Diane
Bergin, S10885 [24SE]
------ Doris Brightful, S11106 [29SE]
------ Jeanne Carpenter, Epilepsy Foundation, S11107 [29SE]
------ Jerry Flynn, S11105 [29SE]
------ Ken Viste, American Academy of Neurology, S11106 [29SE]
------ Mirtha Casimir, S11106 [29SE]
------ Tom McEachin, S11105 [29SE]
Protection of Enrollees In Managed Health Care Plans and HMO's:
A.G. Newmyer, III, E1950 [8OC]
Protection of Enrollees in Managed Health Care Plans and HMO's:
American Hospital Association, S3055 [2AP]
------ Baylor Health Care System, S3054 [2AP]
------ Cleveland Clinic, S3054 [2AP]
------ Frances M. Visco, S11543 [6OC]
------ Mayo Clinic, S3054 [2AP]
Regulation of Derivatives and Hedge Funds: Greg Kaza, E1894 [2OC]
Security and Freedom Through Encryption Act: Executive Office of
the President, E532 [31MR]
Surge of Steel Imports Resulting From the Financial Crises in Asia,
Russia, and Other Regions: Keith Busse, Steel Dynamics, Inc.,
H10964 [15OC]
Tribute to Thomas M. Barry: Jack Brooks, E1882 [2OC]
Use of Child Labor in Clothing Manufacturing Plants: Kathie Lee
Gifford, E1869 [1OC]
Voice of Business--Preserve Normal Trading Status With China:
Thomas J. Donohue, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H6097 [22JY]
Studies
Competition in the Video Services Industry: Hudson Institute, E940
[22MY]
Personal Bankruptcy Crisis--Demographics, Causes, Implications, and
Solutions: Stu Feldstein, SMR Research Corp., H4369-H4373
[10JN]
Summaries
Bankruptcy Reform Act (H.R. 3150), H4340 [10JN]
Boxing Reform Act (S. 2238), S7259 [26JN]
Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act
Technical Corrections (H.R. 3617), E541 [1AP]
Consumer Privacy Protection, Empower Parents, Improve Electronic
Commerce, and Safeguard Data Security, S12787-S12789 [21OC]
Enhance the Portability of Retirement Benefits (S. 2329),
S8485-S8487 [17JY]
Ensure the Restoration and Preservation of State Authority Over
Intrastate Telecommunications (H.R. 4801), E2082 [11OC]
Global Investments, American Returns: Emergency Committee for
American Trade, S3728 [28AP]
Government Paperwork Elimination Act (S. 2107), S12685 [20OC]
High-Tech Immigration and U.S. Worker Protection Act (S. 1878),
S2725 [27MR]
Kids Deserve Freedom From Tobacco Act (KIDS Act) (S. 1889),
S2855-S2858 [31MR]
Make Grants To Establish Additional Rural Enterprise Communities and
Empowerment Zones (H.R. 4666), E1866 [1OC]
Pension Improvement Act (H.R. 3101), E14 [27JA]
Prevent Foreign Control of U.S. Flag Fishing Vessels Employed in the
Navigable Waters and Exclusive Economic Zone of the U.S.,
S12778-S12782 [21OC]
Prohibition Against Alcohol Traffic to Minors Act (H.R. 3537), E455
[24MR]
Promoting Responsible Managed Care Act (S. 2416), S9587 [31JY]
Regulatory Improvement Act (S. 981), S407 [4FE], S8809 [22JY]
Role of Competition and Regulation in Today's Cable TV Market:
Hudson Institute, S6428 [16JN]
S Corporation Tax Reform (H.R. 4285), E1365 [21JY]
Telephone Slamming Prevention Act (S. 1740), S1701 [10MR]
Tobacco Market Transition Act (S. 1582), S178 [28JA]
Surveys
National Tobacco Policy: Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, S6368
[16JN]
Tables
Changes in capital gains tax rates under the Capital Gains Tax
Simplification Act, H2040 [1AP]
Companies affected by payment of U.S. crude oil royalty claims
rules, S10395 [16SE]
Comparison of protections in Medicare+Choice vs. Patients' Bill of
Rights Act, H5057 [23JN]
Estimated revenue effects of H.R. 2676, IRS Restructuring and Reform
Act, S4381-S4383 [6MY]
Federal agency paperwork performance standards: OMB, H1573 [26MR]
Highway contracting dollars in Virginia, S1402 [5MR]
Kids Deserve Freedom From Tobacco Act (KIDS Act) allocation of
industry payments, S2858 [31MR]
Licenses/approvals for the export of commercially sold defense
articles/services, E296 [4MR]
National Tobacco Policy and Youth Smoking Reduction Act revenue and
volume adjustments, S5262 [21MY]
National tobacco settlement tax on individual cigarette
manufacturers, S6449 [17JN]
National Tobacco Settlement Trust Fund, S5253 [21MY]
National tobacco settlement trust fund, S6449 [17JN]
Reconciliation of general tobacco industry payments under S. 1415,
National Tobacco Policy and Youth Smoking Reduction Act, and the
net Federal revenue effect of payments relative to look-back
provisions, S5264 [21MY], S5306 [21MY]
State unemployment compensation system reserves, S6406 [16JN], S6407
[16JN]
Tax Relief Extension Act estimated revenue effects, S12336 [10OC]
Tobacco settlement attorneys' fees, S5259 [21MY]
Tobacco use by 12th graders, S5253 [21MY]
Total value of defense articles and services sold to each country
under foreign military sales, E295 [4MR]
Uncollected sales tax on mail order goods (1994), S232 [29JA]
Women owned businesses--percent of growth, 1987-96, S1402 [5MR]
Testimonies
IRS Restructuring and Reform Act: John Colaprete, S4224 [5MY]
Jobs With Justice (organization) Hearing on Welfare/Workfare Issues:
Brooks Sunkett, Communications Workers of America, E733 [1MY]
----- Christopher Lamb, Center on Social Welfare Policy and Law,
E805 [7MY]
----- David Roth, Cleveland Works (organization), E734 [1MY]
----- Ilana Barger, People Organized To Win Employment Rights
(organization), E818 [12MY]
----- Joselito Laudencia, Californians for Justice (organization),
E804 [7MY]
----- Josie Mooney, Service Employees International Union, E734
[1MY]
----- Laurie Barretto, Catholic Charities (organization), E817
[12MY]
----- Paul Booth, American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees, E806 [7MY]
----- Peggy Haack, E818 [12MY]
----- Sabrina Gillon, Campaign for a Sustainable Milwaukee
(organization), E805 [7MY]
----- Wardell Yotaghan, Coalition To Protect Public Housing, E818
[12MY]
Patients' Bill of Rights Act: Bruce Chabner, S8982 [24JY]
Promote New and Revised Toxicological Tests That Protect Human,
Animal, and Environmental Health While Reducing Need for Animal
Testing: Holly E. Hazard, Doris Day Animal League, E1049 [5JN]
----- Katherine Stitzel, Procter & Gamble Co., E1048 [5JN]
----- Neil L. Wilcox, FDA, E1048 [5JN]
Protection of Enrollees in Managed Care Plans and HMO's: Charlotte
Yeh, American College of Emergency Physicians, S10822 [23SE]
------ Cheryl Bolinger, H941 [10MR]
Public-Private Partnerships: Greg Farmer, Northern Telecom
(company), S65 [27JA]
Replace Federal Highway Program Affirmative Action Policies With
Emerging Business Enterprise Programs: Eugene Volokh, S1407
[5MR]
----- George R. La Noue, S1407 [5MR]
Role of Labor in the Global Economy: George Becker, United
Steelworkers of America (organization), E151 [11FE]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 270, tribute to Republic of China for efforts relative
to Asian financial crisis and for encouraging peace and
stability in the region, H4279 [9JN]
H. Con. Res. 346, correct enrollment of H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform
Act, H10243 [9OC]
H. Con. Res. 346, correct enrollment of H.R. 3150, provisions,
H10243 [9OC]
H. Con. Res. 350, respond to the surge of steel imports resulting
from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions,
H10632 [12OC]
H. Res. 390, consideration of H.R. 2589, Copyright Term Extension
Act, H1456 [25MR]
H. Res. 392, eliminate Japanese barriers to foreign trade and
investment relative to resolution of the Asian financial crisis,
H5883 [20JY]
H. Res. 393, consideration of H.R. 3246, Fairness for Small Business
and Employees Act, H1600 [26MR]
H. Res. 396, consideration of H.R. 3310, Federal paperwork burden
reduction relative to small businesses, H1559 [26MR]
H. Res. 403, consideration of H.R. 10, Financial Services Act, H1824
[31MR]
H. Res. 419, consideration of H.R. 1872, Communications Satellite
Competition and Privatization Act, H2823 [6MY]
H. Res. 426, consideration of H.R. 3534, Mandates Information Act,
H3119 [13MY]
H. Res. 428, consideration of H.R. 10, Financial Services Act, H3122
[13MY]
H. Res. 461, consideration of H.R. 2888, Sales Incentive
Compensation Act, H4465 [10JN]
H. Res. 462, consideration of H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act,
H4338 [10JN]
H. Res. 463, Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/
Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House,
Select), H4748-H4752 [18JN]
H. Res. 476, consideration of H. Res. 463, Committee on U.S.
National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the
People's Republic of China (House, Select), H4739 [18JN]
H. Res. 490, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2676, IRS
Restructuring and Reform Act, H5304 [25JN]
H. Res. 509, consideration of H.R. 4250, Patient Protection Act,
H6297 [24JY]
H. Res. 513, consideration of H.R. 3736, Workforce Improvement and
Protection Act, H8572 [24SE]
H. Res. 553, consideration of H.R. 2621, Reciprocal Trade Agreement
Authorities Act, H8756 [25SE]
H. Res. 566, prohibit the sale or diversion of Great Lakes water to
foreign countries, businesses, corporations, and individuals,
H11682 [20OC]
H. Res. 572, Senate amendment to H.R. 1702, Commercial Space Act,
H9494-H9498 [5OC]
H. Res. 586, consideration of conference report on H.R. 3150,
Bankruptcy Reform Act, H10224 [9OC]
H. Res. 598, respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from
the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions, H10958
[15OC]
H.J. Res. 121, most-favored-nation status for the People's Republic
of China, H6078 [22JY]
H.R. 10, Financial Services Act, S11912-S11942 [8OC], H3143-H3172
[13MY]
H.R. 563, establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of
Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-
produced merchandise, H9472 [5OC]
H.R. 567, Madrid Protocol Implementation Act, H2753-H2755 [5MY]
H.R. 872, Biomaterials Access Assurance Act, H6742-H6745 [29JY]
H.R. 1274, Technology Administration Act, H10731 [13OC]
H.R. 1659, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Completion
Act, H8473 [23SE]
H.R. 1702, Commercial Space Act, S9510-S9515 [30JY], S9623-S9627
[31JY], S12064-S12069 [8OC]
H.R. 1872, Communications Satellite Competition and Privatization
Act, H2835-H2838 [6MY]
H.R. 2281, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, H7074-H7091 [4AU]
H.R. 2544, Technology Transfer Commercialization Act, H5424 [14JY]
H.R. 2608, Paycheck Protection Act, H1748 [30MR]
H.R. 2621, Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities Act, H8765-H8776
[25SE]
H.R. 2676, IRS Restructuring and Reform Act, S4147-S4182 [4MY],
S4563-S4600 [8MY]
H.R. 2696, Vessel Hull Design Protection Act, H1243-H1247 [18MR]
H.R. 2864, OSHA Compliance Assistance Authorization Act, H1176
[17MR]
H.R. 2877, prohibit any OSHA employee performance measures relative
to number of inspections conducted, citations issued, or
penalties assessed, H1177 [17MR]
H.R. 2888, Sales Incentive Compensation Act, H4473 [10JN]
H.R. 2921, Multichannel Video Competition and Consumer Protection
Act, H9932 [7OC]
H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act, H4374-H4394 [10JN]
H.R. 3150, Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act, S10767-S10786 [23SE]
H.R. 3213, enforcement of veterans reemployment rights relative to
States, private employers, and servicemen employed by U.S.
companies abroad, H1396 [24MR]
H.R. 3246, Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act, H1618
[26MR]
H.R. 3310, Federal paperwork burden reduction relative to small
businesses, H1571 [26MR]
H.R. 3412, Small Business Investment Act technical corrections,
H1399 [24MR]
------, S11203 [30SE]
H.R. 3412, Year 2000 Readiness and Small Business Programs
Restructuring and Reform Act, S11197 [30SE]
H.R. 3534, Mandates Information Act, H3229 [13MY]
H.R. 3610, National Oilheat Research Alliance Act, H10461-H10464
[10OC]
H.R. 3736, Workforce Improvement and Protection Act, H8578-H8584
[24SE]
H.R. 3783, Child Online Protection Act, H9902-H9905 [7OC]
H.R. 3853, Drug-Free Workplace Act, H4974 [23JN]
H.R. 3888, Telecommunications Competition and Consumer Protection
Act, H10606-H10609 [12OC]
H.R. 3891, Trademark Anticounterfeiting Act, H9110 [28SE]
H.R. 3913, tax treatment of natural gas gathering lines, E910 [20MY]
H.R. 4025, tax treatment of information technology job training
expenses, E1089 [10JN]
H.R. 4105, Internet Tax Freedom Act, H5029-H5031 [23JN]
H.R. 4213, SEC limitation on the collection of certain fees, E1874
[1OC]
H.R. 4250, Patient Protection Act, H6307-H6337 [24JY], H6367 [24JY]
H.R. 4353, International Anti-Bribery and Fair Competition Act,
H10302-H10305 [9OC]
H.R. 4355, Year 2000 Information Disclosure Act, H6874 [31JY]
H.R. 4420, Depository Institution Merger Pledge Enforcement Act,
E1571 [7AU]
H.R. 4435, Private Mortgage Insurance Cancellation Simplification
Act, E1607 [7AU]
H.R. 4756, Year 2000 Preparedness Act, H10717 [13OC]
S. 53, application of antitrust laws to Major League Baseball, S9494
[30JY], S9622 [31JY]
------, H9942 [7OC]
S. 314, Federal Activities Inventory Reform Act, H9447 [5OC]
S. 314, Freedom From Government Competition Act, S9505 [30JY]
S. 318, Homeowners Protection Act, H5428-H5431 [14JY]
S. 442, Internet Tax Freedom Act, S11269-S11271 [1OC], S11858-S11865
[8OC]
S. 505, Copyright Term Extension Act, S11673-S11675 [7OC], H9947
[7OC]
S. 638, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Completion Act,
S8533 [17JY]
S. 852, National Salvage Motor Vehicle Consumer Protection Act,
S11394-S11398 [2OC], H10295-H10298 [9OC]
S. 1573, Fair Minimum Wage Act, S56 [27JA]
S. 1577, Caring for Children Act, S116-S119 [28JA]
S. 1582, Tobacco Market Transition Act, S174-S178 [28JA]
S. 1586, Consumer and Main Street Protection Act, S231 [29JA]
S. 1600, waive limit on tax benefits from multiemployer pension
plans, S322 [3FE]
S. 1614, require a permit for the making of motion pictures,
television programs, or other commercial visual depictions in
national parks and recreation areas, S454 [5FE]
S. 1618, strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the
slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers, S517
[9FE], S4683-S4685 [12MY], S4704-S4709 [12MY]
S. 1665, Delaware and Lehigh Navigation Canal National Heritage
Corridor Act reauthorization, S11375 [2OC]
S. 1669, Putting the Taxpayer First Act, S922-S927 [24FE]
S. 1686, Fair Hearing Act, S1075 [26FE]
S. 1692, Software Trade Secrets Protection Act, S1157 [27FE]
S. 1720, Copyright Compulsory License Improvement Act, S1450-S1460
[5MR], S10610 [18SE]
S. 1723, American Competitiveness Act, S1519 [6MR], S4998-S5000
[18MY]
S. 1727, study the effects of adding new Internet generic top-level
domains on trademark and intellectual property rights holders
and related dispute resolution procedures, S1526 [6MR]
S. 1728, Federal Regulatory Risk Assessment Act, S1527-S1529 [6MR]
S. 1747, Taxpayer Bill of Rights 3, S1780-S1784 [11MR]
S. 1748, Capital Gains Simplification Act, S1884 [12MR]
S. 1755, Children's Health Preservation and Tobacco Advertising
Compliance Act, S1948 [13MR]
S. 1766, Telecommunications Competition Act, S1995 [16MR]
S. 1794, Gulf War Veterans' Iraqi Claims Protection Act, S2216
[18MR]
S. 1797, Reduction in Tobacco Use and Regulation of Tobacco Products
in Indian Country Act, S2296-S2296 [19MR]
S. 1804, Affordable Health Insurance Act, S2304 [19MR]
S. 1805, Fair Minimum Wage Act, S2305 [19MR]
S. 1861, permit duty-free sales enterprises to be located in certain
areas, S2573 [25MR]
S. 1871, tax treatment of stapled real estate investment trusts,
S2681 [26MR]
S. 1874, Dept. of Energy Small Business and Industry Partnership
Enhancement Act, S2720 [27MR]
S. 1897, require accurate billing by carriers relative to costs and
fees resulting from the Telecommunications Act, S2974 [1AP]
S. 1924, Technical Workers Fairness Act, S3139 [2AP]
S. 1927, Empowerment Zone Enhancement Act, S3142 [2AP]
S. 1928, Consumer Pay Telephone Protection Act, S3144 [2AP]
S. 1930, Royalty Enhancement Act, S3149-S3154 [2AP]
S. 1969, Health Care for Working Families Act, S3440 [22AP]
S. 1977, Consumer Access to Travel Information Act, S3540 [23AP]
S. 2000, ensure businesses, financial markets, and the Federal
Government are taking adequate steps to resolve the year 2000
computer problem, S3784 [29AP]
S. 2010, Native American Business Development, Trade Promotion, and
Tourism Act, S3923-S3925 [30AP]
S. 2021, Technology Skills Partnership Act, S3939 [30AP]
S. 2037, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, S4894-S4900 [14MY]
S. 2067, Encryption Protects the Rights of Individuals From
Violation and Abuse in Cyberspace Act, S4716-S4721 [12MY]
S. 2084, Coastal States Protection Act, S4914 [14MY]
S. 2085, Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act, S4915 [14MY]
S. 2089, tax treatment of information technology job training
expenses, S5022 [18MY]
S. 2107, Government Paperwork Elimination Act, S12629 [15OC]
S. 2112, Postal Employees Safety Enhancement Act, S5435 [22MY],
S9528 [31JY], H7647 [14SE]
S. 2120, Technology Transfer Commercialization Act, S5452 [22MY]
S. 2141, Honesty in Sweepstakes Act, S5700 [5JN], S11965 [8OC]
S. 2152, Microcredit for Self-Sufficiency Act, S6039 [10JN]
S. 2162, Printed Circuit Investment Act, S6186 [11JN]
S. 2170, eliminate the temporary increase in unemployment tax, S6406
[16JN]
S. 2187, Electric Consumer Choice Act, S6565 [18JN]
S. 2190, Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs Act, S6568
[18JN]
S. 2191, Madrid Protocol Implementation Act, S6570-S6572 [18JN]
S. 2192, Trademark Act technical corrections, S6572 [18JN]
S. 2193, Trademark Law Treaty Implementation Act, S6574-S6576
[18JN], H10334-H10336 [9OC]
S. 2200, tax treatment of gross income for amounts received under
qualified group legal services plans, S6767 [22JN]
S. 2206, Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and
Educational Services Act, S10617-S10633 [18SE]
S. 2207, Antitrust Improvements Act, S6887 [23JN]
S. 2225, Florida Coast Protection Act, S7186-S7188 [25JN]
S. 2238, Boxing Reform Act, S7257-S7259 [26JN], S12054-S12056 [8OC]
S. 2245, Industrial Emergency Notification Act, S7262 [26JN]
S. 2255, Dept. of Agriculture treatment of commodity producers
relative to storage charges in the calculation of loan
deficiency payments, S7284 [26JN]
S. 2267, waive limit on benefits from multiemployer pension plans,
S7578 [7JY]
S. 2268, improve and permanently extend the research and
experimentation tax credit, S7578 [7JY]
------, S11008 [28SE]
S. 2287, Comprehensive Electricity Competition Act, S7943-S7951
[10JY]
S. 2296, Defense Jobs and Trade Promotion Act, S8136 [14JY]
S. 2306, require modification of the duopoly rule for multiple
ownership of television stations, S8138 [14JY]
S. 2330, Patients' Bill of Rights Act, S8489-S8509 [17JY]
S. 2346, Small Business and Financial Institutions Tax Relief Act,
S8920 [23JY]
S. 2372, Small Business Year 2000 Readiness Act, S9432 [30JY]
S. 2392, Year 2000 Information Disclosure Act, S11065-S11068 [28SE],
H9204-H9207 [1OC]
S. 2396, establish a pilot program for milk producers and
cooperatives to enter into forward price contracts with milk
handlers, S9558 [31JY]
S. 2407, Small Business Programs Restructuring and Reform Act,
S9564-S9567 [31JY]
S. 2409, Businesses Educating Students in Technology (BEST) Act,
S9570 [31JY]
S. 2416, Promoting Responsible Managed Care Act, S9574-S9587 [31JY]
S. 2448, Small Business Loan Enhancement Act, S9979 [8SE]
S. 2473, tax treatment of small business meal and entertainment
expenses, S10384 [15SE]
S. 2492, Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act, S10616 [18SE]
S. 2502, Vessel Hull Design Protection Act, S10658-S10661 [21SE]
S. 2535, prohibit Dept. of Treasury issuing regulations dealing with
hybrid transactions, S11281 [1OC]
S. 2538, tax treatment of corporate reorganization or division,
S11284 [1OC]
S. 2561, Consumer Reporting Employment Clarification Act, S11806
[7OC], H10218 [8OC]
S. 2572, International Mobile Satellite Organization U.S. membership
after restructuring, S11712 [7OC]
S. 2610, compliance with Clean Air Act environmental standards by
certain electric utility units, S12178 [9OC]
S. 2622, Tax Relief Extension Act, S12325-S12328 [10OC]
S. 2624, Rural Employment in Telecommunications Industry Act, S12341
[10OC]
S. 2627, Firearms Safety and Consumer Protection Act, S12403-S12405
[12OC]
S. 2628, tax deductibility of business meal expenses for individuals
who are subject to Federal limitations on hours of service,
S12406 [12OC]
S. Con. Res. 88, access of U.S. business to Japanese photographic
film and paper markets, S8421 [16JY]
S. Con. Res. 88, access of U.S. business to photographic film and
paper markets in Japan, S3157 [2AP]
S. Con. Res. 121, respond to the surge of steel imports resulting
from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions,
S11128 [29SE]
S. Con. Res. 124, denial of benefits under the Generalized System of
Preferences to countries that violate intellectual property
rights, S11586 [6OC], S12467 [14OC]
S. Res. 200, National Maritime Arbitration Day, S2684 [26MR], S2690
[26MR]
S. Res. 216, eliminate barriers to foreign trade and investment with
Japan relative to resolution of the Asian financial crisis,
S3593 [24AP]
S. Res. 226, U.S. policy on the International Whaling Commission,
S4560 [8MY], S4601 [8MY]
S. Res. 229, anniversary of Chicago Board of Trade, S4746 [12MY]
S. Res. 242, postpone visit of President Clinton to the People's
Republic of China relative to the clarification of certain
national security and human rights issues, S5640 [4JN]
S. Res. 261, privatization of Senate restaurants and barber and
beauty shops, S9453 [30JY]
S. Res. 270, Presidential actions relative to resolving the dispute
between Northwest Airlines, Inc., and the Air Line Pilots
Association, S9884 [2SE]
Transcripts
Huang May Have Passed Trade Secrets: Robert Windrem, MSNBC (cable
television network), H3660 [21MY]
What a Deal: ``20/20'' (ABC television program), S5103 [19MY]