[Congressional Record Index (1998)]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]
DISEASES related term(s) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention;
Health
Addresses
American Red Cross Blood Services Anniversary: Elizabeth Dole,
S10856 [23SE]
Anniversary of the Framingham Heart Study: Representative Markey,
E1839 [28SE]
Federal Support for University Based Scientific Research: Senator
Frist, S6112-S6114 [10JN]
Living Shrine to My Heros: Charles Tolchin, S2230 [18MR]
Agenda
Atlanta Harm Reduction Coalition Conference, S494 [9FE]
Amendments
Claims: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who
contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (H.R. 1023),
S9602 [31JY]
Correctional institutions: test incarcerated persons for serious
transmissible diseases if their bodily fluids come into contact
with corrections personnel (H.R. 2070), S12680 [20OC], S12726
[20OC], H11701 [21OC]
Death and dying: clarify Federal laws relative to dispensing of
drugs intended for use for assisted suicide or euthanasia (H.R.
4006), H7691 [14SE], H7803 [15SE]
Dept. of HHS: revise and extend certain women's health research and
prevention activities programs (S. 1722), S12396 [12OC]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish certain presumptions of
service connection for Persian Gulf Conflict veterans (S. 2358),
S12044 [8OC]
Disabled: incentives to promote research and development of
assistance technology and universally designed technology (S.
2173), S6411 [16JN], S6425 [16JN]
------ support grant programs to address assistive technology needs
of individuals with disabilities (S. 2432), S12502 [14OC]
Research: continuation of Federal research and development programs
funding in a fiscally sustainable way (S. 2217), S12052 [8OC]
Analyses
Federal Employees Health Benefits Children's Equity Act (S. 2262),
S7358 [6JY]
Applications
Federal assistance for Missouri AIDS prevention programs, S498
[9FE], S499 [9FE]
Articles and editorials
AIDS Experts Leave Journal After Studies Are Criticized, S354 [4FE]
Bilbray Says State of Emergency Needed To Deal With Raw Sewage,
H10174 [8OC]
Clean But Not Safe, H2227 [22AP], H2230 [22AP]
Clean Needles, No Money, H2466 [29AP]
Clean Needles May Be Bad Medicine, H2227 [22AP]
Cop-Out on Needle Exchanges, H2466 [29AP]
Don't Taiwanese Children Count?, H10265 [9OC]
Dubious Data Made Headlines in 1997, S1186 [2MR]
Ethical Complexities of Conducting Research in Developing Countries,
S353 [4FE]
Federal Funds for Clean Needles, H2467 [29AP]
Genetic Breakthroughs Take Center Stage in Accelerating Polycystic
Kidney Disease Drama, E1190 [22JN]
Golden Attitude, S11449 [5OC]
Health Crisis Declared Over South Bay Sewage, H10175 [8OC]
HIV's Spread Is Unchecked, H2469 [29AP]
It's AIDS, Not Tuskegee--Inflammatory Comparisons Won't Save Lives
in Africa, S355 [4FE]
La. Favors Geographic System, H11665-H11667 [20OC]
Man To Make Health a Global Issue, S7697 [8JY]
Medicare Cure--Biomedical Research?, E2348 [18DE]
Needle Exchanges Help Stem Flow of AIDS/HIV, H2452 [29AP]
Needle-Swap Programs Spark Life-and-Death Debates, H2467 [29AP]
Outpatient Mastectomy Surgery, S4648 [12MY]
Politics of Needles and AIDS, H2451 [29AP], H2466 [29AP], H7373
[6AU]
Seeking Answers in Ancient Rain-Forest Remedies Is a Life's Work for
Plant Hunter, H1315-H1317 [19MR]
Serving a Special Purpose--Bay Teen With Muscular Dystrophy Opens
Others' Eyes to Disabilities, E1261 [26JN]
Sisterhood, E1780 [23SE]
Student Walking To Fight Diabetes, S12657 [15OC]
Tracking the Funds for AIDS, H2929 [6MY]
U.S. Launches Global Effort To Control Disease, S3169 [2AP]
Veterans Livid About ``Willful Misconduct'' Tag on Smokers, S5542
[2JN]
Wilson Declares Sewage Emergency, H10175 [8OC]
Bills and resolutions
Alcoholic beverages: improve warning label requirements, (see S.
1894), S2967 [1AP]
American Red Cross: anniversary of Blood Services, (see S. Con.
Res. 119), S10722 [22SE]
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Medicare coverage and research
funding, (see S. 2265), S7574 [7JY]
Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to radiation-exposed
veterans, (see H.R. 4586), H7914 [16SE]
Asthma: increase funding and authority of Dept. of HHS and Dept. of
Education relative to asthma programs, (see H.R. 4654), H9178
[28SE]
Beechman, Laurie: mint commemorative coins, (see H.R. 4199), H5491
[14JY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for
``National Race for the Cure'' breast cancer survivors event,
(see H. Con. Res. 238), H909 [9MR]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: conduct study and
report on viral epidemics and biological and chemical terrorism,
(see S. 1786), S2114 [17MR]
------ surveillance and research of autism and related developmental
diseases to implement effective treatment and prevention
strategies, (see H.R. 4725), H10011 [7OC]
Claims: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who
contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products, (see S.
2564), S11698 [7OC]
Courts: establish legal standards and procedures for the fair,
prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of asbestos
exposure personal injury claims, (see H.R. 3905), H3624 [20MY]
------ establish legal standards and procedures for the fair,
prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of asbestos
exposure personal injury claims, (see S. 2546), S11339 [2OC]
Death and dying: clarify Federal laws relative to dispensing of
drugs intended for use for assisted suicide or euthanasia, (see
S. 2151), S5787 [9JN], (see H.R. 4006), H4240 [5JN]
------ clarify Federal laws relative to dispensing of drugs intended
for use for assisted suicide or euthanasia (H.R. 4006),
consideration, (see H. Res. 535), H7690 [14SE]
Dept. of HHS: carry out a national public awareness campaign on
colorectal cancer, (see H. Res. 359), H446 [11FE]
------ revise and extend certain women's health research and
prevention activities programs, (see S. 1722), S1508 [6MR]
------ revise and extend certain women's health research and
prevention activities programs, (see H.R. 4683), H9345 [2OC]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: determination of service connection for
certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological
warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict, (see H.R.
3279), H676 [26FE]
------ establish certain presumptions of service connection for
Persian Gulf Conflict veterans, (see H.R. 4036, S. 2358), S9044
[27JY], H4548 [11JN]
------ payment of benefits for smoking-related illnesses caused by
nicotine dependence developed during service, (see H.R. 3948),
H3970 [22MY], (see H.R. 4070), H4711 [17JN], (see H.R. 4220),
H5593 [15JY], (see H.R. 4374), H6879 [31JY]
Disabled: incentives to promote research and development of
assistance technology and universally designed technology, (see
S. 2173), S6405 [16JN], (see H.R. 4063), H4628 [16JN]
------ support grant programs to address assistive technology needs
of individuals with disabilities, (see S. 2432), S9877 [2SE]
Drug abuse: prohibit needle exchange programs, (see H.R. 3714),
H2236 [22AP]
------ prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange programs,
(see S. 1959), S3356 [21AP], (see H.R. 3712), H2236 [22AP], (see
H.R. 3717), H2317 [23AP] prohibit use of Federal funds for
needle exchange programs (H.R. 3717), consideration, (see H.
Res. 409), H2422 [28AP]
Drugs: support existing Federal legal process for determining
safety and efficacy of using marijuana and other drugs for
medicinal purposes, (see S.J. Res. 56), S10657 [21SE], (see S.J.
Res. 57), S10657 [21SE]
------ use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, (see H.J. Res. 117),
H2706 [30AP]
FDA: conduct assessments relative to the transition from the use of
chloroflurocarbons in metered-dose inhalers, (see S. 2026),
S4035 [1MY]
Federal employees: enable the Government to enroll an employee's
child in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program when the
employee fails to provide coverage for the child under a State
court order, (see H.R. 3221, S. 2262), S7357 [6JY], H496 [12FE]
Health: develop and implement integrated cockroach management
programs in urban communities to reduce health risks to
residents, especially children, suffering from asthma and
asthma-related illnesses, (see H.R. 3897), H3488 [19MY]
------ ensure confidentiality of medical records and health care-
related information, (see S. 1921), S3120 [2AP], (see S. 2352),
S8996 [24JY]
------ ensure confidentiality of medical records and health care-
related information, (see S. 2609), S12164 [9OC]
------ establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for
individuals experiencing cardiac arrest, (see S. 2196), S6698
[19JN], (see H.R. 4121), H5064 [23JN]
------ implementation of national HIV surveillance system, (see H.
Res. 539), H7803 [15SE]
------ importance of mammograms and biopsies in the prevention of
breast cancer, (see H. Res. 565), H9274 [1OC]
------ prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome, (see S. 1875), S2719
[27MR], (see H.R. 4376), H6879 [31JY]
------ reduce exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, (see S.
2066), S4712 [12MY]
------ revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation
program, (see S. 2150), S5787 [9JN]
Insurance: allow children covered under private health insurance
under a State health plan to continue receiving benefits under
the Vaccines for Children Program, (see H.R. 3794), H2813 [5MY]
------ make Federal Employees Health Benefits Program available to
general public, (see H.R. 4418), H7410 [6AU]
------ require group and individual health insurance coverage and
group health plans to provide coverage of annual mammograms and
prostate cancer screening tests, (see H.R. 4333), H6453 [24JY]
------ require health insurance plans to cover treatment of a minor
child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to
trauma, infection, tumor, or disease, (see H.R. 4737), H10075
[8OC]
Lupus: expand research activities, (see S. 2101), S5217 [20MY]
Lyme disease: increase research, treatment, and public education,
(see S. 2034), S4357 [5MY], (see H.R. 3795), H2813 [5MY]
Medicaid: allow children covered under a State health plan to
continue receiving benefits under the Vaccines for Children
Program, (see S. 2013), S3919 [30AP]
------ coverage of breast and cervical cancer treatment services for
certain women screened under federally funded programs, (see S.
2017), S3919 [30AP], (see H.R. 3779), H2705 [30AP]
Medicare: increase payment for pap smear laboratory tests, (see
H.R. 4092, S. 2378), S9425 [30JY], H4879 [19JN]
------ payment for insulin pumps, (see H.R. 3814, S. 2292), S8056
[13JY], H3013 [7MY]
------ require use of hollow-bore needle devices at health care
facilities, (see S. 2056), S4558 [8MY]
National Breast Cancer Survivor's Day: designate, (see S. Res.
198), S2214 [18MR]
National Cancer Institute: increase funding for ovarian cancer
public information and education programs, (see H.R. 4200),
H5491 [14JY]
National Child Cancer Awareness Month: designate, (see H. Res.
357), H446 [11FE]
National Eating Disorders Awareness Day: designate, (see S. Res.
197), S2114 [17MR]
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: anniversary,
(see S. Con. Res. 127), S12164 [9OC], (see H. Con. Res. 335),
H10011 [7OC]
National Mammography Day: designate, (see S. Res. 271), S9940 [3SE]
National Mosquito Control Awareness Week: designate, (see S. Res.
210), S3295 [20AP]
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: eliminate threshold
requirement relative to compensation for unreimbursable
expenses, (see S. 2585), S11970 [8OC]
------ revise filing deadline for certain claims, (see H.R. 3778),
H2705 [30AP]
NIH: establish National Center for Complementary and Alternative
Medicine, (see S. 2420), S9556 [31JY]
------ establish Office of Autoimmune Diseases, (see H.R. 4873),
H11695 [20OC]
------ expansion, intensification, and coordination of autism
research activities, (see S. 2263), S7357 [6JY], (see H.R.
4203), H5492 [14JY]
Postage stamps: issue special stamps to fund diabetes research,
(see H.R. 3517), H1336 [19MR]
Postal Service: issue special stamps to fund diabetes research,
(see H. Con. Res. 291), H4879 [19JN]
Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs, (see
S. 1757), S1948 [13MR], (see H.R. 3716), H2317 [23AP]
Radiation Exposure Compensation Act: compensation for certain
individuals exposed to radiation in uranium mines and mills,
(see H.R. 3539, S. 2343), S8778 [22JY], H1444 [24MR]
Research: continuation of Federal research and development programs
funding in a fiscally sustainable way, (see S. 2217), S7172
[25JN]
------ increase support for basic and applied scientific research,
(see H. Con. Res. 243), H1159 [12MR]
------ increase the amount authorized for basic scientific, medical,
and pre-competitive engineering research, (see H.R. 3660), H2053
[1AP]
States: partner notification programs relative to HIV, (see H.R.
4431), H7411 [6AU]
Tariff: anti-cancer drugs, (see H.R. 3386, S. 1936), S3217 [3AP],
(see S. 1937), S3218 [3AP], (see S. 1938), S3218 [3AP], (see S.
1939), S3218 [3AP], (see S. 1940), S3218 [3AP], (see S. 1941),
S3218 [3AP], (see S. 1944), S3218 [3AP], (see S. 1945), S3218
[3AP], H903 [5MR], (see H.R. 3387), H903 [5MR]
------ anti-HIV and anti-AIDS drug production, (see H.R. 3328, S.
1810), S2424 [23MR], H850 [4MR], (see H.R. 3385), H903 [5MR]
------ HIV antiviral drug production, (see H.R. 3384, S. 1946),
S3218 [3AP], (see S. 1947), S3218 [3AP], (see S. 1948), S3218
[3AP], (see S. 1949), S3218 [3AP], (see S. 1950), S3218 [3AP],
(see S. 1951), S3218 [3AP], (see S. 1952), S3218 [3AP], (see S.
1953), S3218 [3AP], (see S. 1954), S3218 [3AP], (see S. 1955),
S3218 [3AP], (see S. 1956), S3218 [3AP], (see S. 2399), S9556
[31JY], H903 [5MR], (see H.R. 3388), H903 [5MR], (see H.R.
3389), H903 [5MR], (see H.R. 3390), H903 [5MR], (see H.R. 3391),
H903 [5MR], (see H.R. 3392), H903 [5MR], (see H.R. 3393), H903
[5MR], (see H.R. 3394), H903 [5MR], (see H.R. 3428), H1020
[10MR], (see H.R. 3429), H1021 [10MR], (see H.R. 3477), H1236
[17MR], (see H.R. 4190), H5404 [25JN], (see H.R. 4191), H5404
[25JN]
------ HIV protease inhibitor production, (see S. 1942), S3218
[3AP], (see S. 1943), S3218 [3AP]
Taxation: establish a charitable deduction for the breast cancer
research postage stamp relative to costs that exceed the price
of a regular first-class postage stamp, (see S. 2386), S9425
[30JY]
------ provide a checkoff on Federal income tax returns for a breast
and prostate cancer research fund, (see S. 1598), S317 [3FE]
------ reduce the per dose tax on vaccines, (see H.R. 3217), H496
[12FE]
------ treatment of excise tax on vaccines, (see S. 2118), S5434
[22MY]
Veterans: expand list of diseases presumed to be service connected
with respect to radiation-exposed veterans, (see H.R. 4368),
H6879 [31JY]
------ presumption of service connection for hepatitis C in certain
veterans, (see S. 2599), S12164 [9OC], (see H.R. 4751), H10076
[8OC]
Women: promote research and disseminate information on the health
effects of silicone breast implants, (see S. 2154), S6037
[10JN], (see H.R. 4028), H4478 [10JN]
Cloture motions
Satcher, David: nomination to be Surgeon General and Assistant Sec.
of HHS, S446 [5FE], S541 [10FE]
Excerpts
``Great Advances'' Report--Advances at the Unversity of Califonia,
San Diego: Science Coalition, E1917 [6OC]
Technical corrections to H.R. 2400, Transportation Equity Act for
the 21st Century (H.R. 3978): payment of veterans benefits for
smoking-related illnesses caused by nicotine dependence
developed during service, S5566 [2JN]
Explanations
NIH Funding Increase, E2299 [21OC]
Factsheets
Prostate Cancer Research Programs Funding, H7477 [9SE]
Histories
Payment of Veterans Benefits for Smoking-Related Illnesses Caused by
Nicotine Dependence Developed During Service, H3949 [22MY]
Letters
Alzheimer's Disease: Ronald Reagan, S216 [29JA], S266 [2FE]
Assistive and Universally Designed Technology Improvement Act for
Individuals With Disabilities: Deborah V. Buck and Lynne
Cleveland, Association of Technology Act Projects, S6412 [16JN]
----- Jennifer Dexter, National Easter Seal Society, S6412 [16JN]
----- Peter Keiser, United Cerebral Palsy Associations, S6412 [16JN]
Ensure confidentiality of medical records and health care-related
information: Alan F. Holmer, Pharmaceutical Research and
Manufacturers of America (organization), S12174 [9OC]
------ John T. Nielsen, Intermountain Health Care (business), S12176
[9OC]
------ Joint Healthcare Information Technology Alliance, S12175
[9OC]
------ Jordan J. Cohen, Association of American Medical Colleges,
S12176 [9OC]
------ Kathleen A. Frawley, American Health Information Management
Association, S12175 [9OC]
------ Paul D. Clayton, American Medical Informatics Association,
S12175 [9OC]
Equipping of children's hospitals with computers: Mark Fields,
E1813 [25SE]
Human Cloning Prohibition Act: Bente E. Cooney, Fred Singer,
Stephen Cummings, and Joe Antolini, National Coalition for
Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases, S569 [10FE]
------ David S. Rosenthal, American Cancer Society, S567 [10FE]
------ Donald S. Coffey, American Association for Cancer Research,
Inc., S427 [5FE], S568 [10FE]
------ Martha N. Hill, American Heart Association, S567 [10FE]
------ Robert J. Beall, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, S568 [10FE]
------ Robert Levine and James E. Mulvihill, Juvenile Diabetes
Foundation International, S568 [10FE]
------ several health organizations, S324 [3FE], S570 [10FE]
Lethal Drug Abuse Prevention Act: Senator Wyden, S10884 [24SE]
Needle exchange programs: Guthrie S. Birkhead, Council of State and
Territorial Epidemiologists, H2468 [29AP]
------ J. Thomas Cochran, U.S. Conference of Mayors, H2469 [29AP]
------ John DeStefano, Jr., Mayor of New Haven, CT, H2461 [29AP]
------ Julie M. Scofield, National Alliance of State and Territorial
AIDS Directors, H2469 [29AP]
------ Melvin H. Wearing, Chief of Police of New Haven, CT, H2461
[29AP]
------ Mohammad N. Akhter, American Public Health Association, H2467
[29AP]
------ Representatives Sherrod Brown, Dingell, and Waxman, H2463
[29AP]
------ Robert D. Evans, ABA, H2468 [29AP]
------ Winnie Stachelberg, Human Rights Campaign (organization),
H2468 [29AP]
Needle exchange programs recommendations: Dept. of HHS, S498 [9FE]
Nomination of David Satcher to be Surgeon General and Assistant Sec.
of HHS: Arthur Ammann, S483 [9FE]
----- Barry R. McCaffrey, Office of National Drug Control Policy,
S539 [10FE], S540 [10FE]
----- David Satcher, S485 [9FE]
----- Harold Varmus, NIH, S462 [5FE], S539 [10FE]
----- Louis W. Sullivan, S483 [9FE], S488 [9FE]
----- P. John Seward, AMA, S484 [9FE]
Nomination of Paul Dreschnack and Sharadkumar Dicksheet for Nobel
Peace Prize: Representative Bilirakis, E542 [1AP]
Noncitizen Benefit Clarification and Other Technical Amendments Act:
Representative Archer, Committee on Ways and Means (House),
H8500 [23SE]
------ Representative Bliley, Committee on Commerce (House), H8500
[23SE]
------ Representative Hyde, Committee on the Judiciary (House),
H8499 [23SE]
Payment of veterans benefits for smoking-related illnesses caused by
nicotine dependence developed during service: Anthony G.
Jordan, American Legion, H3585 [20MY]
----- Harry R. McDonald, Jr., DAV, S5543 [2JN], H3586 [20MY]
----- Hershel W. Gober, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, H3950 [22MY]
----- John E. Moon, VFW, S5543 [2JN], H3586 [20MY]
----- Josephus C. Vandengoorbergh, AMVETS, H3586 [20MY]
----- Kenneth C. Huber, Paralyzed Veterans of America
(organization), S5543 [2JN]
----- Larry D. Rhea, Non Commissioned Officers Association of the
U.S., H3586 [20MY]
----- Robert E. Coy, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, H3951 [22MY]
----- Thomas H. Miller, Blinded Veterans Association, H3586 [20MY]
----- Togo D. West, Jr., Sec. of Veterans Affairs, H3950 [22MY],
H3951 [22MY]
----- Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc., H3586 [20MY]
Support existing Federal legal process for determining safety and
efficacy of using marijuana and other drugs for medicinal
purposes: Barry R. McCaffrey, Office of National Drug Control
Policy, S10665 [21SE]
Support of grant programs to address assistive technology needs of
individuals with disabilities: Peter Keiser, United Cerebral
Palsy Association, S9879 [2SE]
Use of controlled substances for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or
mercy killing: Thomas A. Constantine, DEA, S12493 [14OC]
Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act: Nancy Couchot, S4648 [12MY]
Lists
Organizations supporting S. 2217, continuation of Federal research
and development programs funding in a fiscally sustainable way,
S7178 [25JN]
Women's Caucus panelists for hearing on tamoxifen, H6750 [29JY]
Memorandums
TEA 21 Restoration Act: Jack Lew, OMB, S5566 [2JN]
Motions
Drug abuse: prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange
programs (H.R. 3717), H2475 [29AP]
Newsletters
Recognition of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, E1993 [9OC],
E2151-E2153 [13OC], E2187-E2189 [15OC], E2244 [20OC]
Press releases
AHA Applauds Introduction of Bill That Protects Privacy of Patient
Medical Information: American Hospital Association, S12175
[9OC]
Congress--Don't Rob America's Veterans Again!: several veterans
organizations, S5367 [22MY]
FAHS Praises Introduction of Medical Information Protection Act:
Federation of American Health Systems, S12176 [9OC]
Healthcare Leadership Council Commends Senator Bennett for Medical
Information Act of 1998: Healthcare Leadership Council, S12175
[9OC]
Premier Institute Applauds Introduction of the Medical Information
Protection Act of 1998: Premier Institute (organization),
S12176 [9OC]
Veterans and Tobacco-Related Illnesses: Paralyzed Veterans of
America (organization), S5367 [22MY]
Proclamations
American Heart Month: President Clinton, S858 [23FE]
Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Awareness Day:
House of Representatives, E813 [12MY]
------ Senate, S4743 [12MY]
Programs
``Getting the Point''--A Conference About Clean Needle Programs,
S494 [9FE]
Proposals
Support existing Federal legal process for determining safety and
efficacy of using marijuana and other drugs for medicinal
purposes: Committee on the Judiciary (House), H7725 [15SE]
Remarks in House
AIDS: funding for organizations relative to executives salaries,
H2929 [6MY]
Alcohol Awareness Month: observance, E564 [2AP]
American Brain Tumor Association: anniversary, H2043 [1AP]
American Heart Association: anniversary, E7 [27JA]
American Heart Month: observance, E7 [27JA]
American Society for Microbiology: anniversary, E1260 [26JN]
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Medicare coverage and research
funding (H.R. 2009), H1623 [26MR]
Anderson, Fred and Anne: National Multiple Sclerosis Society Hope
Award recipients, E538 [1AP]
Asthma: increase funding and authority of Dept. of HHS and Dept. of
Education relative to asthma programs (H.R. 4654), E1847 [29SE]
Beck, Alan: John T. Mather Hospital Theodore Roosevelt Award
recipient, E2034 [10OC]
Beechman, Laurie: mint commemorative coins (H.R. 4199), H5728
[16JY]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, E2120 [13OC]
Breast Resource Center (organization): tribute, H2215 [22AP]
Bronx, NY: tribute to Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center and AIDS
Research Community Advisory Board, E1173 [19JN]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for
``National Race for the Cure'' breast cancer survivors event (H.
Con. Res. 238), H1179-H1181 [17MR], E407 [18MR]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: surveillance and
research of autism and related developmental diseases to
implement effective treatment and prevention strategies (H.R.
4725), E1942 [8OC]
Childhood Cancer Awareness Week: observance, E266 [3MR], E332
[10MR], E425 [19MR]
Children and youth: effects of air pollution on asthma and other
respiratory conditions, H539 [24FE]
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Association of Lehigh Valley, PA: tribute,
E813 [12MY]
Cincinnati, OH: Fernald Environmental Management Project funding,
E1201 [23JN]
Claims: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who
contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (H.R. 1023),
H3377-H3392 [19MY]
Corona, CA: anniversary of Rotary Club, E44 [28JA]
Correctional institutions: test incarcerated persons for serious
transmissible diseases if their bodily fluids come into contact
with corrections personnel (H.R. 2070), H6935-H6937 [3AU]
------ test incarcerated persons for serious transmissible diseases
if their bodily fluids come into contact with corrections
personnel (H.R. 2070), H11701 [21OC], E2314 [12NO]
Courts: establish legal standards and procedures for the fair,
prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of asbestos
exposure personal injury claims (H.R. 3905), E1238 [25JN]
Death and dying: clarify Federal laws relative to dispensing of
drugs intended for use for assisted suicide or euthanasia (H.R.
4006), H5410 [14JY], H5416 [14JY], H5417 [14JY], E1372 [21JY]
------ clarify Federal laws relative to dispensing of drugs intended
for use for assisted suicide or euthanasia (H.R. 4006), H7684
[14SE], E2147 [13OC]
Dept. of Defense: Lyme disease research funding, H5227 [24JN]
Dept. of HHS: establish program relative to exchange of sterile
hypodermic needles (H.R. 2212), E241 [26FE]
------ provide payment exemption for the National Eye Care Project,
H10252 [9OC]
------ reform organ transplant allocation policies, H11665 [20OC],
E2309 [12NO]
------ revise and extend certain women's health research and
prevention activities programs (H.R. 4683), E1878 [2OC], E1901
[5OC] revise and extend certain women's health research and
prevention activities programs (S. 1722), H10789-H10796 [13OC],
E2161 [14OC]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: determination of service connection for
certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological
warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (H.R. 3279),
H6893 [3AU], E240 [26FE]
------ determination of service connection for certain illnesses
caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents
during the Persian Gulf Conflict, E2316 [12NO]
------ establish certain presumptions of service connection for
Persian Gulf Conflict veterans (H.R. 4036), H4616 [16JN]
------ establish certain presumptions of service connection for
Persian Gulf Conflict veterans, H10389-H10400 [10OC]
------ payment of benefits for smoking-related illnesses caused by
nicotine dependence developed during service, H3585-H3591
[20MY], H3716 [21MY], H3720 [21MY], H3721 [21MY], H3944 [22MY],
H3947 [22MY], H3949-H3954 [22MY], H5764 [17JY], H5765 [17JY]
payment of benefits for smoking-related illnesses caused by
nicotine dependence developed during service (H.R. 3948), H3758
[22MY]
------ veterans extended care facilities construction funding
through offsets in the Dept. of HUD Housing Opportunities for
Persons With AIDS Program, H6563-H6568 [29JY], E1491 [31JY]
Dept of HHS: carry out a national public awareness campaign on
colorectal cancer (H. Res. 359), H394 [11FE], E132 [11FE]
Diabetes: research funding, H3979 [3JN], H4069 [4JN]
Disabled: incentives to promote research and development of
assistance technology and universally designed technology (H.R.
4063), E1141 [16JN]
------ promote research on retinal degenerative diseases, H4612
[16JN], H5727 [16JY]
------ support grant programs to address assistive technology needs
of individuals with disabilities (S. 2432), H10276-H10286 [9OC],
E2075 [11OC], E2098 [12OC]
District of Columbia: prohibit needle exchange programs funding,
H7332 [6AU], H7334 [6AU], H7343 [6AU], H7372-H7381 [6AU]
------ tribute to March . . . Coming Together To Conquer Cancer
rally, H8974 [26SE], E1796 [24SE], E1813 [25SE]
Dosik, Michael: John T. Mather Hospital Theodore Roosevelt Award
recipient, E2027 [10OC]
Drug abuse: needle exchange programs, H2064 [21AP], H2124 [22AP],
H2125 [22AP], H2126 [22AP], H2225-H2232 [22AP], H2241 [23AP],
H2311 [23AP], H2442 [29AP], H2444 [29AP], H2595 [29AP]
------ prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange programs
(H.R. 3717), H2415 [28AP], H2453-H2478 [29AP] prohibit use of
Federal funds for needle exchange programs (H.R. 3717),
consideration (H. Res. 409), H2445-H2453 [29AP]
Drugs: support existing Federal legal process for determining
safety and efficacy of using marijuana and other drugs for
medicinal purposes (H.J. Res. 117), H7719-H7726 [15SE]
Dystonia Awareness Week: observance, E2052 [11OC]
Emerson, Bob: American Lung Association of Michigan Individual
Health Advocate of the Year award recipient, E609 [21AP], E685
[28AP]
Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Inova Fairfax Hospital Life With
Cancer Program, E788 [7MY]
Federal employees: prohibit funding for sex technique training
courses, E1136 [16JN]
Friends of Dialysis Day: designate, E1577 [7AU]
Genentech, Inc.: tribute, E168 [12FE]
Hagerty, Roger: Colorado Division of the American Cancer Society
Volunteer of the Year Award recipient, E2220 [16OC]
Health: cancer research funding, E1848 [29SE]
------ coverage for reconstructive surgery following mastectomies,
H11657 [20OC], H11667 [20OC]
------ develop and implement integrated cockroach management
programs in urban communities to reduce health risks to
residents, especially children, suffering from asthma and
asthma-related illnesses (H.R. 3897), E898 [19MY]
------ ensure confidentiality of medical records and health care-
related information, H5969 [21JY]
------ establish a commission to recommend a strategy for the global
eradication of disease (H.R. 2889), H2383 [28AP]
------ establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for
individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (H.R. 4121), H4882
[22JN]
------ implement a national public awareness campaign on sexually
transmitted diseases, H8022-H8025 [17SE]
------ importance of mammograms and biopsies in the prevention of
breast cancer (H. Res. 565), H9189 [1OC], H10155-H10157 [19MR]
------ revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation
program (H.R. 2202), H3425-H3429 [19MY], E914 [20MY]
------ tribute to ``Kick Butts Connecticut'' campaign participants,
H1651 [27MR]
------ tribute to National Marrow Donor Program, E609 [21AP]
------ use of medical optical signal processor in diagnosing and
treating illnesses, E2079 [11OC]
HIV: efforts to prevent transmission (H.R. 1219), E241 [26FE]
HIV/AIDS Vaccine Awareness Day: observance, E927 [20MY]
Houston, TX: tribute to Ronald McDonald House, E822 [12MY]
Hunter College: anniversary of Center on AIDS, Drugs, and Community
Health anniversary, E2100 [12OC]
Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining
coverage or premiums (H.R. 306), H3262 [14MY], H4641 [17JN]
------ require health insurance plans to cover treatment of a minor
child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to
trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (H.R. 4737), E2001 [9OC]
International Society on Hypertension in Blacks: tribute, E1176
[19JN]
Kids Day America: observance, E1775 [23SE]
Long Beach, CA: anniversary of Memorial Breast Center, E437 [23MR]
Lyme disease: increase research, treatment, and public education
(H.R. 3795), E764 [5MY]
Malhotra, Harish: John T. Mather Hospital Theodore Roosevelt Award
recipient, E2028 [10OC]
Marrow Foundation: recipient of educational grant from Cell
Therapeutics, Inc., to publish quarterly newsletter, E1269
[26JN]
Medicare: require use of hollow-bore needle devices at health care
facilities (H.R. 2754), E795 [7MY]
Melberger, Clifford: Arthritis Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania
Community Leader of the Year award recipient, E1672 [9SE]
Mental health: encourage States to adopt outpatient commitment laws
to protect both the community and the affected individual, E1793
[24SE]
------ establish task force to study options and treatment, H7181
[5AU], H7183 [5AU]
Motion pictures: discourage use of tobacco products among minors by
motion picture industry (H. Con. Res. 184), E406 [18MR]
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H9189 [1OC],
E2267 [21OC]
National Cancer Institute: study of correlation between breast
cancer and abortion, H9595 [6OC]
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: anniversary
(H. Con. Res. 335), E1948 [8OC]
National Men's Health Week: observance, H4245 [9JN]
New York, NY: tribute to Pink Ribbons Project, E2120 [13OC]
NIH: biomedical research funding, H5862 [20JY], E2348 [18DE]
------ establish Office of Autoimmune Diseases (H.R. 4873), E2288
[21OC]
------ funding, E2299 [21OC]
Oregon: use of State funds for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or
mercy killing, E363 [12MR]
Polycystic kidney disease: research funding, E1189 [22JN], E1226
[25JN]
Prostate cancer: research programs funding, H7476-H7480 [9SE]
Public welfare programs: clarify and improve public assistance and
benefits for noncitizens (H.R. 4558), H8498-H8501 [23SE], E1796
[24SE]
Retinal degenerative diseases: tribute to efforts of individuals
raising awareness of and fighting diseases, E1863 [1OC]
------ tribute to individuals raising awareness of diseases, H10838
[14OC]
Santa Barbara, CA: tribute to Santa Barbara Diabetes Project, E1688
[10SE]
Santa Barbara County, CA: observance of AIDS Awareness Day, E966
[22MY]
Satcher, David: nomination to be Surgeon General and Assistant Sec.
of HHS, H106 [3FE]
Sexually transmitted diseases: causes and treatments, H6872 [31JY]
Sjogren's Syndrome Awareness Month: observance, E342 [10MR]
Space policy: space station program funding, H5756 [17JY], H5760
[17JY], H6264-H6275 [23JY], E1353 [20JY]
SSI: treatment of certain cash awards from tax-exempt groups
relative to fulfilling wishes for children with life-threatening
diseases, H8500 [23SE]
St. John Fisher College: tribute to Dance for Love dance marathon,
E196 [24FE]
States: partner notification programs relative to HIV (H.R. 4431),
E1585 [7AU]
Take a Step Day: observance, E564 [2AP]
University of Califonia, San Diego: research accomplishments, E1916
[6OC]
University of Washington: tribute to AIDS Vaccine Evaluation Unit,
E927 [20MY]
Veterans: add bronchioloalveolar carcinoma to the list of service-
connected diseases (H.R. 559), H10849 [14OC], H10850 [14OC],
E2208 [15OC]
------ expand list of diseases presumed to be service connected with
respect to radiation-exposed veterans (H.R. 4368), E1510 [31JY]
------ expand list of diseases presumed to be service connected with
respect to radiation-exposed veterans (H.R. 4368), E2208 [15OC]
------ recognition of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity disorders caused
by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the
Persian Gulf Conflict, E1992 [9OC], E2151 [13OC], E2187 [15OC],
E2244 [20OC]
WHO: anniversary, E917 [20MY]
Women: promote research and disseminate information on the health
effects of silicone breast implants (H.R. 4028), E1089 [10JN]
------ research health risks posed by the presence of certain
additives and synthetic fibers in tampons and similar products
(H.R. 2900), E652 [23AP]
Remarks in Senate
Alcohol Awareness Month: observance, S3708 [28AP]
Alcoholic beverages: improve warning label requirements (S. 1894),
S2968 [1AP]
American Heart Association: anniversary, S858 [23FE], S1126 [26FE]
American Heart Month: observance, S858 [23FE], S1126 [26FE]
American Red Cross: anniversary of Blood Services (S. Con. Res.
119), S10727 [22SE], S10856 [23SE], S12268 [9OC], S12269 [9OC]
Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary, S9148 [28JY]
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Medicare coverage and research
funding (S. 2265), S7575 [7JY]
Armed Forces: establish an independent entity to evaluate post-
conflict illnesses among members, S6993 [24JN]
Arthritis Foundation: anniversary, S4922 [14MY]
Asthma: national objectives, S12451 [13OC]
Asthma Awareness Day: observance, S4412 [6MY]
Breast cancer: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for
certain women, S3008 [1AP]
------ support of affected individuals (S. Res. 85), S4132 [1MY],
S4216 [4MY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for
``National Race for the Cure'' breast cancer survivors event (H.
Con. Res. 238), S2234 [18MR]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: AIDS studies, S532-S540
[10FE]
------ conduct study and report on viral epidemics and biological
and chemical terrorism (S. 1786), S2123 [17MR]
------ hepatitis C research funding, S12772 [21OC], S12773 [21OC]
------ needle exchange programs, S532-S540 [10FE]
Child Survival and Disease Programs Fund: funding, S9771 [1SE]
Children and youth: distribution of condoms in public schools, S538
[10FE]
Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Awareness Day:
observance, S4742 [12MY]
Claims: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who
contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (H.R. 1023),
S9603 [31JY]
----- payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who
contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (S. 358),
S1026 [25FE]
------ payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who
contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (H.R. 1023),
S12912-S12915 [21OC], S12959 [21OC]
Correctional institutions: test incarcerated persons for serious
transmissible diseases if their bodily fluids come into contact
with corrections personnel (H.R. 2070), S12680 [20OC]
Courts: establish legal standards and procedures for the fair,
prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of asbestos
exposure personal injury claims (S. 2546), S11343-S11345 [2OC]
Death and dying: clarify Federal laws relative to dispensing of
drugs intended for use for assisted suicide or euthanasia (S.
2151), S5797 [9JN]
------ clarify Federal laws relative to dispensing of drugs intended
for use for assisted suicide or euthanasia (S. 2151), S10883
[24SE]
Denver, CO: tribute to National Jewish Medical Research Center,
S9972 [8SE]
Dept. of Defense: assessment of TRICARE Health Care Program, S9383
[30JY]
------ increase funding for research on illnesses suffered by
veterans who served in the Persian Gulf Conflict, S7135 [25JN],
S9381 [30JY]
------ Lyme disease research funding, S7136 [25JN]
------ VA Health-Related Research Cooperative Research Program
funding, S7136 [25JN]
Dept. of HHS: delay implementation of organ donation policy, S3912
[30AP]
------ revise and extend certain women's health research and
prevention activities programs (S. 1722), S1510-S1516 [6MR],
S1957 [13MR]
------ revise and extend certain women's health research and
prevention activities programs (S. 1722), S12024 [8OC], S12396
[12OC], S12397 [12OC]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: determination of service connection for
certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological
warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (S. 1320), S5468
[22MY]
------ establish certain presumptions of service connection for
Persian Gulf Conflict veterans (S. 2358), S9045-S9051 [27JY]
------ establish certain presumptions of service connection for
Persian Gulf Conflict veterans, S12832 [21OC] establish certain
presumptions of service connection for Persian Gulf Conflict
veterans (S. 2358), S9730 [1SE], S12044 [8OC]
------ payment of benefits for smoking-related illnesses caused by
nicotine dependence developed during service, S5360 [22MY],
S5367 [22MY], S5417 [22MY], S5468 [22MY], S5533 [2JN],
S5541-S5546 [2JN], S5565 [2JN], S5688-S5690 [5JN], S6854-S6857
[23JN], S7562 [7JY], S7649 [8JY], S7654-S7656 [8JY], S7670-S7675
[8JY], S8150 [14JY], S8334-S8337 [16JY], S8425-S8428 [17JY],
S8442 [17JY]
------ payment of benefits relative to nicotine dependence, S2963
[1AP], S3067-S3072 [2AP], S3078 [2AP], S3079 [2AP]
Disabled: incentives to promote research and development of
assistance technology and universally designed technology (S.
2173), S6407 [16JN]
------ support grant programs to address assistive technology needs
of individuals with disabilities (S. 2432), S9877-S9879 [2SE],
S11513 [5OC], S11634 [6OC], S12502-S12511 [14OC]
District of Columbia: tribute to March . . . Coming Together To
Conquer Cancer rally, S10975 [25SE]
------ tribute to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Race for
the Cure 5K walk/run, S5584 [4JN]
Drug abuse: national drug control policy, S4376 [5MY]
------ needle exchange programs, S4376 [5MY]
------ prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange programs
(H.R. 3717), S4553 [7MY], S4556 [8MY] prohibit use of Federal
funds for needle exchange programs (H.R. 3717), unanimous-
consent request, S7296 [26JN] prohibit use of Federal funds for
needle exchange programs (S. 1959), S3356-S3358 [21AP]
Drugs: support existing Federal legal process for determining
safety and efficacy of using marijuana and other drugs for
medicinal purposes (S.J. Res. 56), S10665-S10667 [21SE], S10673
[22SE], S10713 [22SE]
----- support existing Federal legal process for determining safety
and efficacy of using marijuana and other drugs for medicinal
purposes (S.J. Res. 57), S10665-S10667 [21SE]
FDA: conduct assessments relative to the transition from the use of
chloroflurocarbons in metered-dose inhalers, S8435 [17JY]
----- conduct assessments relative to the transition from the use of
chloroflurocarbons in metered-dose inhalers (S. 2026), S4036
[1MY], S4412 [6MY]
------ orphan products research funding, S8099 [14JY]
Federal employees: enable the Government to enroll an employee's
child in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program when the
employee fails to provide coverage for the child under a State
court order (S. 2262), S7358 [6JY]
Gilda's Club (organization): tribute, S3457 [22AP]
Health: ensure confidentiality of medical records and health care-
related information (S. 1921), S3136 [2AP]
----- ensure confidentiality of medical records and health care-
related information (S. 2352), S9060 [27JY]
------ ensure confidentiality of medical records and health care-
related information (S. 2609), S12174-S12177 [9OC]
------ establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for
individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (S. 2196), S6699 [19JN]
------ establish research and grant programs for the eradication or
control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins, S8869
[23JY], S8870 [23JY]
------ importance of mammograms and biopsies in the prevention of
breast cancer (H. Res. 565), S12825 [21OC]
------ prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome, S12575 [14OC]
------ prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (S. 1875), S2721 [27MR]
------ prostate cancer research funding, S10220 [10SE]
------ reduce exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (S. 2066),
S4715 [12MY]
------ revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation
program (H.R. 2202), S7037 [24JN] revise and extend bone marrow
donation and transplantation program (S. 2150), S5794-S5797
[9JN]
Indiana University: Midwest Proton Radiation Institute funding,
S7559 [7JY]
Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive
surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any
cancer diagnosis (S. 249), S3008 [1AP], S4640-S4642 [12MY],
S4644-S4651 [12MY], S4875 [14MY], S4876 [14MY], S4877 [14MY]
----- coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery
relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer
diagnosis (S. 249), unanimous-consent request, S4642-S4644
[12MY]
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation: tribute to Walk To Cure Diabetes
rally, S11019 [28SE]
Logan-Young, Wende: New York Innovation in Breast Cancer Early
Detection and Research Award recipient, S12728 [20OC]
Lupus: expand research activities (S. 2101), S5229 [20MY]
Lyme disease: increase research, treatment, and public education
(S. 2034), S4361 [5MY]
Lymphatic filariasis: efforts to control, S5353 [21MY]
Manchester, VT: tribute to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Race for the Cure 5K walk/run, S5731 [5JN]
Medicaid: allow children covered under a State health plan to
continue receiving benefits under the Vaccines for Children
Program (S. 2013), S3930 [30AP]
------ coverage of breast and cervical cancer treatment services for
certain women screened under federally funded programs (S.
2017), S3933-S3936 [30AP]
------ coverage of breast and cervical cancer treatment services for
certain women screened under federally funded programs (S.
2017), S11365 [2OC]
Medicare: increase payment for pap smear laboratory tests (S.
2378), S9436 [30JY]
------ payment for insulin pumps (S. 2292), S8056 [13JY]
------ require use of hollow-bore needle devices at health care
facilities (S. 2056), S4560 [8MY]
Mental health: establish options for individuals and families of
individuals suffering from schizophrenia, S9535 [31JY]
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, S12490 [14OC]
National Breast Cancer Survivor's Day: designate (S. Res. 198),
S1803 [11MR], S2373 [20MR]
------ observance, S3008 [1AP], S3009 [1AP]
National Eating Disorders Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 197),
S4375 [5MY], S4432 [6MY]
National Eye Donor Month: observance, S1958 [13MR]
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: anniversary
(S. Con. Res. 127), S12184 [9OC]
National Mammography Day: designate (S. Res. 271), S9941 [3SE],
S12251 [9OC]
National Organ Donor Awareness Week: observance, S3581 [24AP]
------ tribute, S3559 [23AP]
National Pediatric and Family HIV Resource Center: funding, S12771
[21OC]
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: eliminate threshold
requirement relative to compensation for unreimbursable expenses
(S. 2585), S11980 [8OC]
New Jersey: Housing for Persons With AIDS Program funding, S2609
[26MR]
NIH: anniversary of National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, S858
[23FE], S1126 [26FE]
------ biomedical research funding, S12640 [15OC], S12668 [16OC],
S12669 [16OC]
------ establish National Center for Complementary and Alternative
Medicine (S. 2420), S9593 [31JY]
------ expansion, intensification, and coordination of autism
research activities (S. 2263), S7358 [6JY]
------ expansion, intensification, and coordination of autism
research activities (S. 2263), S12579 [14OC]
------ funding, S262 [2FE], S3090 [2AP], S3095 [2AP], S3096 [2AP],
S12229 [9OC]
------ Institutional Development Award Program funding, S12668
[16OC], S12669 [16OC]
Oregon: law relative to assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy
killing, S12491-S12494 [14OC]
Pace, Lorraine: New York Innovation in Breast Cancer Early
Detection and Research Award recipient, S12728 [20OC]
Parkinson's disease: research programs, S12771 [21OC], S12772
[21OC]
Polio: U.S. efforts to support eradication and child immunization,
S12020 [8OC]
Postage stamps: issue special stamps to fund breast cancer
research, S4682 [12MY]
Prostate cancer: research programs funding, S8442 [17JY], S8811
[22JY], S8812 [22JY], S9401 [30JY], S10854 [23SE], S11965 [8OC]
Public Health Service: anniversary, S8416-S8418 [16JY]
------ extend breast cancer research programs, S12490 [14OC]
------ extend breast cancer research programs (S. 1757), S1951
[13MR]
Public welfare programs: clarify and improve public assistance and
benefits for noncitizens (H.R. 4558), S12036 [8OC]
Radiation Exposure Compensation Act: compensation for certain
individuals exposed to radiation in uranium mines and mills (S.
2343), S8782 [22JY]
Research: continuation of Federal research and development programs
funding in a fiscally sustainable way (S. 2217), S7177 [25JN],
S7178 [25JN], S7292-S7294 [8OC]
------ tribute to cooperative initiatives between pharmaceutical
companies and Federal Government to combat infectious diseases
worldwide, S276 [2FE]
Rose, Dave: American Diabetes Association Golden Rose Award
recipient, S11449 [5OC]
Satcher, David: nomination to be Surgeon General and Assistant Sec.
of HHS, S343-S373 [4FE], S439 [5FE], S446 [5FE], S449 [5FE],
S462 [5FE], S474-S500 [9FE], S506 [9FE], S509-S511 [9FE],
S532-S542 [10FE], S674 [11FE]
Space policy: space station program funding, S7538-S7538 [7JY],
S7564 [7JY]
Tariff: anti-cancer drugs (S. 1936), S3219 [3AP]
------ anti-cancer drugs (S. 1937), S3219 [3AP]
------ anti-cancer drugs (S. 1938), S3219 [3AP]
------ anti-cancer drugs (S. 1939), S3219 [3AP]
------ anti-cancer drugs (S. 1940), S3219 [3AP]
------ anti-cancer drugs (S. 1941), S3219 [3AP]
------ anti-cancer drugs (S. 1944), S3219 [3AP]
------ anti-cancer drugs (S. 1945), S3219 [3AP]
------ anti-HIV and anti-AIDS drug production (S. 1810), S2429
[23MR]
------ HIV antiviral drug production (S. 1946), S3219 [3AP]
------ HIV antiviral drug production (S. 2399), S9560 [31JY]
------ HIV protease inhibitor production (S. 1942), S3219 [3AP]
------ HIV protease inhibitor production (S. 1943), S3219 [3AP]
Taxation: treatment of breast cancer research funding postage
stamps, S7648 [8JY], S7694 [8JY]
------ treatment of excise tax on vaccines (S. 2118), S5447 [22MY]
Tobacco products: depiction of smoking in movies and television
shows, S6470-S6472 [17JN]
Tuberculosis: prevention, S3169 [2AP]
Tuttle, Bill: effect of smokeless tobacco on health, S9613 [31JY]
Veterans: presumption of service connection for hepatitis C in
certain veterans (S. 2599), S12167 [9OC]
Women: promote research and disseminate information on the health
effects of silicone breast implants (S. 2154), S6042 [10JN]
Women's Motorcyclist Foundation, Inc.: tribute to efforts relative
to breast cancer research, S9066 [27JY]
World Concern Development Organization: tribute, S9861 [2SE]
World Vision Relief and Development (organization): tribute, S9861
[2SE]
Reports
Blood and Blood Products--Federal Regulations and Tort Liability:
Diane T. Duffy and Henry Cohen, Congressional Research Service,
H3380-H3385 [19MY]
HIV and the Blood Supply--An Analysis of Crisis Decisionmaking:
Lauren B. Leveton, Harold C. Sox, Jr., and Michael A. Stoto,
Institute of Medicine, H3385-H3389 [19MY]
Reports filed
Bone Marrow Donation and Transplantation Program: Committee on
Commerce (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 105-538), H3366 [18MY]
Clarify Federal Laws Relative to Dispensing of Drugs Intended for
Use for Assisted Suicide or Euthanasia: Committee on the
Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4006) (H. Rept. 105-683), H7410 [6AU]
Consideration of H.R. 3717, Prohibit Use of Federal Funds for Needle
Exchange Programs: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 409) (H.
Rept. 105-497), H2422 [28AP]
Consideration of H.R. 4006, Lethal Drug Abuse Prevention Act:
Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 535) (H. Rept. 105-712),
H7690 [14SE]
Continuation of Federal Research and Development Programs Funding in
a Fiscally Sustainable Way: Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation (Senate) (S. 2217) (S. Rept. 105-364), S11339
[2OC]
Correction Officers Health and Safety Act: Committee on the
Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2070) (H. Rept. 105-665), H6879 [31JY]
Hepatitis C--Silent Epidemic, Mute Public Health Response:
Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept.
105-820), H11023 [15OC]
Justice for Atomic Veterans Act: Committee on Veterans Affairs
(Senate) (S. 1385) (S. Rept. 105-343), S10722 [22SE]
Lethal Drug Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary
(Senate) (S. 2151), S10919 [24SE]
------ Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2151) (S. Rept. 105-
371), S11581 [6OC]
National Breast Cancer Survivor's Day: Committee on the Judiciary
(Senate) (S. Res. 198), S2295 [19MR]
National Mammography Day: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S.
Res. 271), S11969 [8OC]
Payments to Individuals With Blood-Clotting Disorders Who Contracted
HIV Due to Contaminated Blood Products: Committee on Ways and
Means (House) (H.R. 1023) (H. Rept. 105-465), H3012 [7MY]
----- Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1023) (H. Rept. 105-
465), H1549 [25MR]
Persian Gulf War Veterans Act: Committee on Veterans Affairs
(Senate) (S. 2358) (S. Rept. 105-362), S11339 [2OC]
Ricky Ray Hemophilia Relief Fund Act: Committee on Labor and Human
Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1023), S11697 [7OC]
------ Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 2564),
S11698 [7OC]
Support Grant Programs To Address Assistive Technology Needs of
Individuals With Disabilities: Committee on Labor and Human
Resources (Senate) (S. 2432) (S. Rept. 105-334), S10383 [15SE]
Use of Capitol Building and Grounds for ``National Race for the
Cure'' Breast Cancer Survivors Event: Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 238) (H.
Rept. 105-438), H1158 [12MR]
Reports to constituents
Hamilton, Representative: AIDS in America, E1378 [22JY]
Statements
Dept. of Veterans Affairs Payment of Benefits for Smoking-Related
Illnesses Caused by Nicotine Dependence Developed During
Service: Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc., H5765 [17JY]
March . . . Coming Together To Conquer Cancer Rally: Senators Levin
and Abraham, S10444 [16SE]
Medicinal Marijuana: Nat White-Joyal, E1387 [22JY]
Needle Exchange Programs: National Association of County and City
Health Officials, H2468 [29AP]
Noncitizen Benefit Clarification and Other Technical Amendments Act:
Executive Office of the President, H8499 [23SE]
Space Station Program Funding Relative to Health and Disease
Research: Several Doctors and Scientists, S7548 [7JY]
SSI Treatment of Certain Cash Awards Relative to Fulfilling Wishes
for Children With Life-Threatening Diseases: Tony Leal, Jr.,
Make-A-Wish Foundation, H8500 [23SE]
Studies
Needle Exchange Programs Have Not Been Proven To Prevent HIV/AIDS:
Illinois Drug Educational Alliance, H2228 [22AP]
Summaries
Women's Health Research and Prevention Activities Programs (H.R.
4683), E1901 [5OC]
Tables
Pap smear production costs, S9437 [30JY]
Testimonies
Child Survival, Tuberculosis Control, and Microcredit Programs:
Representative Filner, E573 [2AP]
Efforts To Prevent Transmission of HIV: Representative Lantos, E241
[26FE]
Lymphatic Filariasis Program: Brian Bagnall, SmithKline Beecham
Co., S5354 [21MY]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 238, use of Capitol Grounds for ``National Race for the
Cure'' breast cancer survivors event, H1179 [17MR]
H. Res. 409, consideration of H.R. 3717, prohibit use of Federal
funds for needle exchange programs, H2445 [29AP]
H. Res. 565, importance of mammograms and biopsies in the prevention
of breast cancer, H10155 [8OC]
H.J. Res. 117, support existing Federal legal process for
determining safety and efficacy of using marijuana and other
drugs for medicinal purposes, H7719 [15SE]
H.R. 559, add bronchioloalveolar carcinoma to the list of veterans
service-connected diseases, H10849 [14OC]
H.R. 1023, Ricky Ray Hemophilia Relief Fund Act, H3377 [19MY]
H.R. 2070, Correction Officers Health and Safety Act, H6935 [3AU],
H11701 [21OC]
H.R. 2202, bone marrow donation and transplantation program revision
and extension, H3425-H3427 [19MY]
H.R. 3717, prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange
programs, H2453 [29AP]
H.R. 4558, Noncitizen Benefit Clarification and Other Technical
Amendments Act, H8498 [23SE]
S. 1722, revise and extend certain Dept. of HHS women's health
research and prevention activities programs, H10789 [13OC]
S. 1722, revise and extend certain women's health research and
prevention activities programs, S1511 [6MR]
S. 1786, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study and report
on viral epidemics and biological and chemical terrorism, S2124
[17MR]
S. 1810, tariff on anti-HIV and anti-AIDS drug production, S2429
[23MR]
S. 1875, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effect Prevention
and Services Act, S2721 [27MR]
S. 1894, improve warning label requirements on alcoholic beverages,
S2968 [1AP]
S. 1936, tariff on anti-cancer drugs, S3220 [3AP]
S. 1937, tariff on anti-cancer drugs, S3220 [3AP]
S. 1938, tariff on anti-cancer drugs, S3220 [3AP]
S. 1939, tariff on anti-cancer drugs, S3220 [3AP]
S. 1940, tariff on anti-cancer drugs, S3221 [3AP]
S. 1941, tariff on anti-cancer drugs, S3221 [3AP]
S. 1942, tariff on HIV protease inhibitor production, S3221 [3AP]
S. 1943, tariff on HIV protease inhibitor production, S3221 [3AP]
S. 1944, tariff on anti-cancer drugs, S3221 [3AP]
S. 1945, tariff on anti-cancer drugs, S3221 [3AP]
S. 1946, tariff on HIV antiviral drug production, S3221 [3AP]
S. 1959, prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange programs,
S3357 [21AP]
S. 2013, allow children covered under a State Medicaid health plan
to continue receiving benefits under the Vaccines for Children
Program, S3931 [30AP]
S. 2017, Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Act, S3934 [30AP]
S. 2034, Lyme Disease Initiative Act, S4362 [5MY]
S. 2150, bone marrow donation and transplantation program revision
and extension, S5795-S5797 [9JN]
S. 2151, Lethal Drug Abuse Prevention Act, S5798 [9JN]
S. 2154, Silicone Breast Implant Research and Information Act, S6042
[10JN]
S. 2173, Assistive and Universally Designed Technology Improvement
Act for Individuals With Disabilities, S6408-S6411 [16JN]
S. 2196, Cardiac Arrest Survival Act, S6699 [19JN]
S. 2217, Federal Research Investment Act, S12052-S12054 [8OC]
S. 2265, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Research, Treatment,
and Assistance Act, S7575 [7JY]
S. 2292, Medicare Insulin Pump Coverage Act, S8057 [13JY]
S. 2343, Radiation Exposure Compensation Improvement Act,
S8783-S8786 [22JY]
S. 2352, ensure confidentiality of medical records and health care-
related information, S9061 [27JY]
S. 2358, Persian Gulf War Veterans Act, S9047-S9051 [27JY],
S12048-S12051 [8OC]
S. 2399, tariff on HIV antiviral drug production, S9560 [31JY]
S. 2432, Assistive Technology Act, S11513-S11526 [5OC],
S12502-S12511 [14OC], H10276-H10286 [9OC]
S. 2585, Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Modification Act,
S11981 [8OC]
S. Con. Res. 119, anniversary of American Red Cross Blood Services,
S10726 [22SE], S12269 [9OC]
S. Con. Res. 127, anniversary of National Institute of Allergy and
Infectious Diseases, S12183 [9OC]
S. Res. 197, National Eating Disorders Awareness Day, S2138 [17MR],
S4375 [5MY]
S. Res. 198, National Breast Cancer Survivor's Day, S2222 [18MR],
S2373 [20MR]
S. Res. 210, National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, S3297 [20AP]
S. Res. 271, National Mammography Day, S9941 [3SE], S12251 [9OC]