[Congressional Record Index (1998)]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]
ETHERIDGE, BOB (a Representative from North Carolina)
Articles and editorials
N.S.'s Gift to Barrier-Free Living, Carol G. Potter, Raleigh (NC)
News and Observer, E2041<bullet> [10OC]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Agriculture: provide a safety net for farmers and consumers and
promote the development of farmer-owned value-added processing
facilities, (see H.R. 3550), H3488 [19MY]
Armed Forces: administration of certain drugs without informed
consent, (see H.R. 4035), H5494 [14JY]
------ establish demonstration project relative to enrollment of
certain beneficiaries in the Federal Employees Health Benefits
Program, (see H.R. 1766), H904 [5MR]
CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions, (see
H.R. 2733), H2931 [6MY]
Children and youth: international cooperation in cases involving
the illegal abduction of a child by a noncustodial parent, (see
H. Con. Res. 224), H2707 [30AP]
Clinton, President: address issues of neighborhood crime
prevention, community policing and reduction of school crime,
(see H. Res. 512), H6880 [31JY]
Computers: minimize the disruption of Government and private sector
operations caused by the year 2000 computer problem, (see H.R.
4682), H9344 [2OC]
Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act: improve agricultural
credit provisions for farmers and ranchers, (see H.R. 4246),
H5736 [16JY]
Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and
services under health insurance plans, (see H.R. 2174), H3744
[21MY]
Copyright Act: revise to conform to the digital era and advance
educational opportunities, (see H.R. 3048), H1777 [30MR]
Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of
Federal credit unions, (see H.R. 1151), H678 [26FE], (see H.R.
3265), H1643 [26MR]
Crime: require States to pass laws requiring witnesses of child
sexual abuse to report such crimes to the police, (see H.R.
4531), H7618 [11SE]
Customs Service: authorizing appropriations for the International
Child Pornography Investigation and Coordination Center, (see
H.R. 3985), H4054 [3JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: authority relative to plant protection and
quarantine, (see H.R. 3766), H4712 [17JN]
------ expand School Breakfast Program and provide greater access to
snacks in school-based childcare programs, (see H.R. 3086), H101
[28JA]
------ reform agricultural credit programs, (see H.R. 3513), H1336
[19MR]
Dept. of HUD: 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 Veterans Affairs: establish certain presumptions of
service connection for Persian Gulf Conflict veterans, (see H.R.
4036), H5494 [14JY]
------ payment of benefits for smoking-related illnesses caused by
nicotine dependence developed during service, (see H.R. 3948),
H3970 [22MY]
Developing countries: recognize the importance of providing access
to microcredit, (see H. Res. 475), H5405 [25JN]
Diseases: ban use of certain radiopaque dyes in myelograms relative
to arachnoiditis prevention, (see H.R. 738), H2119 [21AP]
------ payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who
contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products, (see H.R.
1023), H578 [24FE]
Education: encourage use of school resource officers, (see H.R.
4009), H4240 [5JN]
------ give gifted and talented students the opportunity to develop
their capabilities, (see H.R. 4127), H5296 [24JN]
------ improve teacher quality, (see H.R. 2698), H1112 [11MR]
------ reductions in school class size, (see H.R. 3876), H11705
[21OC]
Education Flexibility Partnership Demonstration Act: allow State
participation in activities, (see H.R. 4590), H10833 [13OC]
European Union: unfair restriction on the importation of U.S. beef,
(see H. Con. Res. 212), H1112 [11MR]
ExploraVision Awards Program: tribute, (see H. Con. Res. 279),
H9188 [29SE]
Families and domestic relations: recognize the importance of
children and families, (see H. Con. Res. 302), H5956 [20JY]
Federal employees: modify the conditions that must be met before
certain alternative pay authorities may be exercised by the
President, (see H.R. 3251), H5957 [20JY]
Firearms: treatment of muzzle loading firearms as antique firearms,
(see H.R. 3140), H1445 [24MR]
Flag--U.S.: designate flagpole upon which U.S. flag is set at half-
staff whenever a law enforcement officer is killed in the line
of duty, (see H. Con. Res. 47), H3106 [12MY]
Freedom of religion: protect religious liberty, (see H.R. 4019),
H7494 [9SE]
George H.W. Bush Center for Central Intelligence, Langley, VA:
designate, (see H.R. 3821), H5957 [20JY]
Health: importance of mammograms and biopsies in the prevention of
breast cancer, (see H. Res. 565), H9274 [1OC]
Health care facilities: establish limits for imposition of fines
relative to false health care claims, (see H.R. 3523), H3105
[12MY]
Health care professionals: require military physicians to possess
unrestricted licenses and to complete continuing medical
education requirements, (see H.R. 3775), H3247 [13MY]
Housing: access to affordable housing and expansion of
homeownership opportunities, (see H. Con. Res. 208), H2606
[29AP]
IMF: quota increase and revised borrowing guidelines, (see H.R.
4150), H5402 [25JN]
Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish, (see
H.R. 3502), H1299 [18MR]
Insurance: prevent discrimination against victims of domestic
violence, (see H.R. 1117), H100 [28JA]
------ prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage
or premiums, (see H.R. 306), H851 [4MR]
Law enforcement: require better reporting of unidentified persons,
(see H.R. 2850), H330 [4FE]
Lewis and Clark expedition: mint coins in commemoration of
bicentennial, (see H.R. 1560), H7178 [4AU]
Mandela, Nelson R.: award Congressional Gold Medal, (see H.R.
3156), H1550 [25MR]
Medicaid: coverage of breast and cervical cancer treatment services
for certain women screened under federally funded programs, (see
H.R. 3779), H7290 [5AU]
Medicare: coverage of multiple sclerosis drug treatments, (see H.R.
1018), H3744 [21MY]
------ delay implementation of changes in coverage of venipuncture
services under home health services, (see H.R. 2912), H65 [27JA]
------ preserve access to home health services for the sickest and
most frail, continue participation by cost-effective providers,
and reduce fraud and abuse, (see H.R. 4495), H7618 [11SE]
National Child Protection Act: allow for interstate background
checks on elementary and secondary school employees, (see H.R.
4659), H9273 [1OC]
NOAA: authorizing appropriations relative to the eradication and
control of harmful algal blooms and other aquatic toxins, (see
H.R. 4235), H5735 [16JY]
Older Americans Act: reauthorize, (see H.R. 4344), H7495 [9SE]
Petroleum: authorize oilheat industry research and consumer
education programs, (see H.R. 3610), H3106 [12MY]
Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp honoring VFW
anniversary, (see H. Con. Res. 203), H5405 [25JN]
Sandia National Laboratories: designate the Steve Schiff Auditorium
in the Technology Transfer Center, (see H.R. 3731), H5493 [14JY]
Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under
State law, (see H.R. 1689), H64 [27JA]
Social Security: investment of certain Federal budgetary surpluses
into program, (see H. Res. 340), H498 [12FE]
States: establish notification procedures relative to release of
convicted sex offenders, (see H. Con. Res. 125), H3247 [13MY]
Taxation: increase amount of low-income housing credits allocated
in each State and index amounts for inflation, (see H.R. 2990),
H579 [24FE]
------ permanently extend income averaging for farmers, (see H.R.
4399), H7415 [6AU]
------ provide incentives to elementary and secondary teachers for
acquisition of computer hardware and software, (see H.R. 4184),
H8084 [18SE]
------ provide incentives to elementary and secondary teachers for
technology-related training, (see H.R. 4185), H8084 [18SE]
------ repeal information reporting requirement imposed on
educational institutions and certain other trades and businesses
relative to the Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits,
(see H.R. 3127), H755 [3MR]
------ tax credits relative to elementary and secondary school
construction, (see H.R. 3320), H850 [4MR]
------ treatment of primary health providers in health professional
shortage areas, (see H.R. 2804), H2931 [6MY]
Taxpayer Relief Act: repeal provisions that terminate the tax-
exempt status of the Teacher's Insurance Annuity Association
College Retirement Equities Fund, (see H.R. 2527), H65 [27JA]
Telecommunications: require accurate billing by carriers relative
to costs and fees resulting from the Telecommunications Act,
(see H.R. 4018), H4712 [17JN]
Television: promote competition in the multichannel video
marketplace, (see H.R. 2921), H678 [26FE]
------ reform laws relative to satellite retransmissions of
broadcast signals, (see H.R. 4449), H7495 [9SE]
U.S. Navy Asiatic Fleet: appreciation to veterans for service, (see
H.J. Res. 100), H330 [4FE]
Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.: anniversary, (see H. Res. 460),
H7618 [11SE]
World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty:
implementation, (see H.R. 3048), H1777 [30MR]
World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms
Treaty: implementation, (see H.R. 3048), H1777 [30MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Animals: establish research and grant programs relative to the
efficient, healthful, and environmentally sound disposal of
animal waste, (see H.R. 3793), H2813 [5MY]
Taxation: provide a source of interest-free capital for school
construction and renovation in States experiencing increased
enrollment, (see H.R. 3652), H2053 [1AP]
Terry Sanford Federal Building, Raleigh, NC: designate, (see H.R.
3982), H4054 [3JN]
Letters
IRS Restructuring and Reform Act: by, S2892 [1AP]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H853 [5MR]
Proclamations
Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Nancy Susan Reynolds Award, E90<bullet>
[4FE]
Remarks
Agriculture: ensure that federally funded research and education
programs address high-priority concerns with national multistate
significance (S. 1150), conference report, H4129 [4JN]
------ price supports for peanuts, H5022 [23JN]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs:
making appropriations (H.R. 4101), H5022 [23JN]
Armed Forces: support while carrying out missions in and around the
Persian Gulf region (H. Res. 612), H11737 [17DE]
Clinton, President: censure, H11861 [18DE]
------ impeachment (H. Res. 611), H11861 [18DE]
Colleges and universities: reporting requirements for reductions in
athletic funding or scholarships, H2882 [6MY]
Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations
(H.R. 4193), H6004 [21JY], H6217<bullet> [23JY]
District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 4380), H7395
[6AU]
------ scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H7395 [6AU]
Drug abuse: national drug control policy,
E1734<bullet>-E1736<bullet> [16SE]
------ national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of
illegal drugs by young people (H. Res. 267), H2766<bullet> [5MY]
Education: encourage use of school resource officers (S. 2235),
H10333 [9OC]
------ establish a program to help children and youth learn English
(H.R. 3892), H7533 [10SE]
------ national policy to improve system, H10361 [10OC], H10676
[13OC], H10820 [13OC], H10822 [13OC], H10913 [14OC], H10914
[14OC]
------ reduce class size in the early grades and improve teacher
quality, H8067 [18SE]
------ school construction and infrastructure improvements funding,
H582 [25FE], H1024 [11MR], H1240 [18MR], H1433 [24MR], H1455
[25MR]
------ school construction and infrastructure improvements funding,
H10913 [14OC], H10914 [14OC]
------ spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on
children's classrooms (H.R. 3248), H8067 [18SE]
Families and domestic relations: increase effectiveness and
efficiency of child support enforcement and adoption programs
(H.R. 3130), H871<bullet> [5MR]
Higher Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 6), H2882 [6MY]
House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and
consider certain legislation (H. Res. 589), H10361 [10OC]
Housing: expand homeownership (H.R. 3899), H10711<bullet> [13OC]
IRS: restructure and reform, H761 [4MR]
------ restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), conference report, H5357
[25JN]
Law enforcement officers: establish a matching grant program to
assist local governments in purchasing armor vests (H.R. 2829),
H853 [5MR], H3053<bullet> [12MY]
Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R.
4112), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 550), H8541
[24SE]
McLamb, Carlie C.: Occoneechee Council of the Boy Scouts of America
Distiguished Service Award recipient, E1916<bullet> [6OC]
National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H6004 [21JY], H6217
[23JY]
North Carolina Electric Membership Corp.: tribute to Bright Ideas
Classroom Program, E1473<bullet> [30JY]
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: amend (H.R. 3565),
H2066<bullet> [21AP]
Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R.
3581), E535<bullet> [31MR]
Robinson, Joshua W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2040<bullet>
[10OC]
Robinson, Loren C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2040<bullet>
[10OC]
Simons, Harrison T.: Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Nancy Susan
Reynolds Award recipient, E90<bullet> [4FE]
Taxation: creation of a new class of bonds for new school
construction (H.R. 2695), H1433 [24MR]
------ provide a source of interest-free capital for school
construction and renovation in States experiencing increased
enrollment (H.R. 3652), H4336 [10JN], H4726 [18JN], H4733
[18JN], H6076 [22JY], E583<bullet> [2AP]
------ provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small
businesses, and establish incentives for education (H.R. 4579),
H8945<bullet> [26SE]
------ tax credits relative to elementary and secondary school
construction, H2941 [7MY]
------ treatment of education individual retirement accounts
relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R.
2646), conference report, H4726 [18JN], H4733 [18JN] treatment
of education individual retirement accounts relative to
elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), motion to
instruct conferees, H2941 [7MY]
Terry Sanford Federal Building, Raleigh, NC: designate (H.R. 3982),
H6748 [29JY]
Tobacco products: tobacco industry liability settlement relative to
health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, H3736
[21MY]
Vietnam: human rights violations, E2051<bullet> [11OC]
Votes: position on missed, H6592 [29JY], E1162<bullet> [18JN],
E1700<bullet> [11SE]
Tributes
Fazio, Representative, H8541 [24SE]
Lanier, Fulton P., E694<bullet> [28AP]
Lee, Frank and Tina, E1689<bullet> [10SE]
Mace, Ronald L., E2041<bullet> [10OC]
McCall, Fred, E1915<bullet> [6OC]
Sanford, Terry, H3606 [20MY]
Strother, Robert E., E26<bullet> [27JA]
Williams, Lion Cleo, E2267<bullet> [21OC]