[Congressional Record Index (1998)]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]
LANTOS, TOM (a Representative from California)
Addresses
Anniversary of Return of the Holy Crown of Hungary: A�6rpa�6d
Go�4ncz, E567<bullet> [2AP]
------ Cyrus Vance, E567<bullet> [2AP]
------ Gyorgy Banlaki, E567<bullet> [2AP]
------ Representative Gilman, E566<bullet> [2AP] Representative
Hamilton, E566<bullet> [2AP]
------ Senator Biden, E566<bullet> [2AP]
------ Senator Gordon Smith, E566<bullet> [2AP]
Blessed Is The March. . .: Richard C. Levin, E758<bullet> [5MY]
Hate on the Internet: Jerry Turk, Anti-Defamation League of B'nai
B'rith, E1070<bullet> [9JN]
Holocaust Remembrance: Benjamin A. Meed, E755<bullet> [5MY]
------ Eliahu Ben-Elissar, E753<bullet> [5MY]
------ Miles Lerman, E759<bullet> [5MY]
Israeli Independence Anniversary: President Clinton, H2364 [28AP]
------ Representative Gephardt, E997<bullet> [3JN]
------ Speaker Gingrich, E995<bullet>-E997<bullet> [3JN]
------ Vice President Gore, H2365 [28AP]
Middle East Peace Process: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of
State, E849<bullet>-E851<bullet> [13MY]
Persecution of Individuals Based on Sexual Orientation: Cynthia
Rothschild, Amnesty International Members for Lesbian and Gay
Concerns, E1644<bullet> [7AU]
------ Regan E. Ralph, Human Rights Watch (organization),
E1646<bullet> [7AU]
------ Scott Long, International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights
Commission, E1645<bullet> [7AU]
------ Serkan Alton, E1647<bullet> [7AU]
Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on Accession of Poland,
Hungary, and the Czech Republic: President Clinton,
E975<bullet> [22MY]
Religious Freedom Abroad: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State,
E500<bullet> [27MR]
U.N. Duty To Translate Into Practice Organization's Commitment to
Human Rights: Louise Frechette, E2042<bullet> [10OC]
U.S. Policy on NATO Expansion: Madeline Korbel Albright, Sec. of
State, E197<bullet> [24FE]
Universal Declaration of Human Rights Anniversary: Hillary Rodham
Clinton, E2341<bullet>-E2344<bullet> [18DE]
Appointments
Committee To Escort President of Romania Emil Constantinescu Into
the House Chamber, H5499 [15JY]
Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military
activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H6160 [22JY]
Sonny Bono funeral attendees, H18 [27JA]
Articles and editorials
Diverse Group of Pioneers Built a Dream, Representative Pelosi, San
Francisco (CA) Chronicle, E1037<bullet> [5JN]
Everything in History Was Against Them (excerpt), Fortune
(publication), E602<bullet> [21AP], E620<bullet> [22AP],
E644<bullet> [23AP], E648<bullet> [23AP], E650<bullet> [23AP]
GOP Shortsightedness--Republicans in Congress Should Rethink Tying
IMF and U.N. Funds to an Anti-Abortion Provision That Does More
Harm Than Good, San Francisco (CA) Examiner, E440<bullet> [23MR]
He Stood for Politics at It's Best, Thomas Oliphant, Boston (MA)
Globe, E1717<bullet> [15SE]
He's Helping Drive BART's Train to SFO--Engineer Aims To Get It Done
Fast, Inexpensively, Benjamin Pimentel, San Francisco (CA)
Chronicle, E1806<bullet> [25SE]
Real and Unlikely Hero--Homage to Varian Fry, Alfred Kazin, New
Republic (publication), E144<bullet>-E146<bullet> [11FE]
Taiwan, Not Mainland, Is on Right Path, Patricia A. Friend, San
Francisco (CA) Chronicle, E1267<bullet> [26JN]
This Way to a Safer Europe, Robert E. Hunter, Washington (DC) Post,
E451<bullet> [24MR]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: protection of reproductive health services clinics, (see
H. Res. 358), H1237 [17MR]
Africa: bombing of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, (see H.
Res. 523), H8084 [18SE]
Alcoholic beverages: prohibit the direct shipment of alcohol to
minors, (see H.R. 3537), H1444 [24MR]
Algeria: human rights violations, (see H. Res. 374), H2424 [28AP]
American GI Forum of the U.S. (nonprofit corporation): grant
Federal charter, (see H.R. 3843), H5738 [16JY]
Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins, (see H.R. 864), H1445
[24MR]
Arlington National Cemetery: enact into law eligibility
requirements for interment, (see H.R. 3211), H1299 [18MR]
Armed Forces: administration of certain drugs without informed
consent, (see H.R. 4035), H4548 [11JN]
------ establish demonstration project relative to enrollment of
certain beneficiaries in the Federal Employees Health Benefits
Program, (see H.R. 1766), H578 [24FE]
------ permit certain beneficiaries to enroll in the Federal
Employees Health Program and improve health benefits under
CHAMPUS and TRICARE standard, (see H.R. 1356), H1337 [19MR]
Army: close School of the Americas, (see H.R. 611), H6186 [22JY]
Arts and humanities: encourage the identification and return of
stolen artwork, (see H.R. 4138), H7000 [3AU]
Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a Capitol Visitor Center,
(see H.R. 4347), H7429 [7AU]
Capitol Police Board: establish a pay scale and benefits package
equal to that of the Secret Service Uniformed Division, (see
H.R. 2828), H7415 [6AU]
CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions, (see
H.R. 2733), H5405 [25JN]
------ reauthorize, (see H.R. 3262), H630 [25FE]
Chiapas, Mexico: adopt measures to support a peaceful resolution of
the conflict and to protect human rights, (see H. Con. Res.
347), H10352 [9OC]
Children and youth: improve and extend child nutrition programs,
(see H.R. 3666), H2053 [1AP]
------ provide that children's sleepwear be manufactured in
accordance with stricter flammability standards, (see H.R.
3831), H6697 [29JY]
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), H8932 [25SE]
China, Republic of: participation in the World Health Organization,
(see H. Con. Res. 219), H851 [4MR]
------ participation in WHO, (see H.J. Res. 126), H6186 [22JY]
Citizenship: waiving of residency and English language requirements
for Hmong refugees, (see H.R. 371), H904 [5MR]
Civil rights: provide improved remedies for discrimination in the
payment of wages based on sex, (see H.R. 2023), H2318 [23AP]
Colleges and universities: encourage adoption of a code of
principles to change the culture of alcohol consumption on
college campuses, (see H. Res. 321), H3106 [12MY]
Congressional Research Service: make certain information available
to the public on the Internet, (see H.R. 3131), H3488 [19MY]
Convention Against Torture and Other Forms of Cruel, Inhuman, and
Degrading Treatment or Punishment: implement and establish
support program for victims of torture, (see H.R. 3161), H329
[4FE]
----- implementation, (see H.R. 4308), H6186 [22JY]
Crime: prevent violence against women, (see H.R. 3514), H1336
[19MR]
Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical
supplies, instruments, or equipment, (see H.R. 1951), H100
[28JA]
------ extradition to U.S. of Joanne Chesimard and certain other
individuals, (see H. Con. Res. 254), H2237 [22AP]
Dante B. Fascell North-South Center: designate, (see H.R. 4757),
H10352 [9OC]
Death and dying: recognize suicide as a national problem, (see H.
Res. 212), H1237 [17MR]
Dept. of Defense: classification of surplus military material, (see
H.R. 2602), H6453 [24JY]
Dept. of HHS: Healthy Start Program funding, (see H.R. 3724), H2317
[23AP]
Dept. of HUD: establish program to eliminate redlining in the
insurance business, (see H.R. 4145), H11705 [21OC]
Dept. of State: calculation of Bureau of Diplomatic Security
agents' retirement annuities, (see H.R. 633), H2119 [21AP]
------ provide rewards for information leading to arrests for
terrorism, drug offenses, or serious violations of international
law relative to the former Yugoslavia, (see H.R. 4660), H9274
[1OC]
------ seek certain commitments from Poland, Hungary, and the Czech
Republic relative to the payment of insurance benefits owed to
victims of the Nazis during World War II, (see H. Res. 443),
H3743 [21MY]
Dept. of the Interior: collection of royalties from oil companies
for drilling on public lands, (see H.R. 3820), H3106 [12MY]
------ moratorium on oil and gas development on certain portions of
the Outer Continental Shelf, (see H.R. 3875), H4629 [16JN]
------ study on establishing a national historic trail to
commemorate the history of women's rights, (see H.R. 3240),
H1237 [17MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allocation of substantial tobacco
industry settlement funds for veterans programs, (see H. Con.
Res. 249), H2237 [22AP]
------ 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), H1379 [23MR]
------ establish certain presumptions of service connection for
Persian Gulf Conflict veterans, (see H.R. 4036), H4548 [11JN]
------ furnish headstones or markers for the marked graves of
certain individuals, (see H.R. 2504), H909 [9MR]
------ reimburse veterans enrolled in the veterans health care
system for the cost of emergency care or services received in
non-Dept. facilities, (see H.R. 3702), H2814 [5MY]
Developing countries: recognize the importance of providing access
to microcredit, (see H. Res. 475), H6187 [22JY]
Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund diabetes research,
(see H.R. 3517), H2237 [22AP]
Drunken driving: national standard to prohibit the operation of
motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals, (see H.R. 981), H851
[4MR]
Ecology and environment: facilitate protection of tropical forests
through debt reduction with developing countries with tropical
forests, (see H.R. 2870), H851 [4MR]
Education: establish a youth mentoring program, (see H.R. 2963),
H2318 [23AP]
------ increase Pell Grant awards to certain students, (see H.R.
3269), H1237 [17MR]
Elections: establish uniform poll closing time for Presidential
elections, (see H.R. 3153), H579 [24FE]
Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child
labor, (see H.R. 4450), H7412 [6AU]
Families and domestic relations: develop, promote, and implement
policies to stabilize U.S. population growth, (see H. Con. Res.
154), H2606 [29AP]
------ establish felony violations for failure to pay legal child
support obligations, (see H.R. 2925), H447 [11FE]
------ increase availability, affordability, and quality of child
care, (see H.R. 4030), H4478 [10JN] increase availability,
affordability, and quality of child care during periods outside
school hours, (see H.R. 3400), H2931 [6MY]
Federal employees: modify the conditions that must be met before
certain alternative pay authorities may be exercised by the
President, (see H.R. 3251), H6820 [30JY]
Financial institutions: prohibit the imposition of fees on the
electronic withdrawal of direct deposited Social Security
benefits, (see H.R. 2454), H329 [4FE]
----- prohibit the imposition of fees on the electronic withdrawal
of direct deposited veterans benefits, (see H.R. 2457), H329
[4FE]
Firearms: improve safety of handguns, (see H.R. 1047), H2331 [27AP]
------ prohibit possession or transfer of nonsporting handguns, (see
H.R. 476), H329 [4FE]
------ protect children from violence, (see H.R. 4073), H5494 [14JY]
------ require check for restraining orders before the transfer of a
handgun by a firearms dealer, (see H.R. 2774), H330 [4FE]
------ require reporting of buyer's residence to law enforcement
officials and a waiting period before purchase of a handgun,
(see H.R. 4233), H7290 [5AU]
Food: purchase of additional commodities for distribution to needy
persons, (see H.R. 3615), H2051 [1AP]
Ford, Gerald R. and Betty: award Congressional Gold Medal, (see
H.R. 3506), H5405 [25JN]
Foreign aid: prohibit military assistance and arms transfers to
certain countries, (see H.R. 4545), H7584 [10SE]
Foreign policy: support broad-based agricultural and rural
development in sub-Saharan Africa, (see H.R. 3636), H5737
[16JY], (see H.R. 4283), H6069 [21JY]
------ support developmental alternatives for child labor, (see H.R.
4506), H7414 [6AU]
Foreign trade: prohibit sale, importation, and exportation of
products derived from rhinoceros or tiger, (see H.R. 2807),
H1112 [11MR]
Forests: eliminate commercial logging on public lands and
facilitate the economic recovery and diversification of
communities dependent on the Federal logging program, (see H.R.
2789), H579 [24FE]
Gabon: elections, (see H. Res. 518), H9346 [2OC]
Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Saratoga, NY:
designate, (see H.R. 4385), H6999 [3AU]
Global March Against Child Labor: support, (see H. Res. 444), H3743
[21MY]
Great Irish Potato Famine: issue postage stamp to commemorate
anniversary of Irish emigration to escape famine, and to honor
the contributions of these immigrants and their descendants,
(see H. Con. Res. 232), H755 [3MR]
Guam: commitment to increase self-government consistent with self-
determination, (see H. Res. 494), H5297 [24JN]
Hazardous substances: require one-call notification system to
protect natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines from
excavation damage, (see H.R. 3318), H2120 [21AP]
Health: awareness and use of federally-supported research findings
on the social and economic costs of sleep deprivation and sleep
disorders, (see H. Con. Res. 250), H1549 [25MR]
------ importance of mammograms and biopsies in the prevention of
breast cancer, (see H. Res. 565), H9274 [1OC]
------ protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's, (see
H.R. 3605), H1853 [31MR]
------ revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation
program, (see H.R. 2202), H3247 [13MY]
House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and
local government transit programs, (see H. Res. 37), H3744
[21MY]
Human rights: trafficking of women and girls for forced
prostitution, (see H. Con. Res. 239), H5738 [16JY]
Indonesia: support for peace process in East Timor, (see H. Con.
Res. 258), H2055 [1AP]
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), H3024 [11MY]
------ notify upon examination any medical condition of an
individual seeking insurance coverage, (see H.R. 2874), H2237
[22AP]
------ prevent conflicts of interest in the use of administrative
vendors in the administration of State children's health
insurance plans, (see H.R. 3713), H2236 [22AP]
International Commission of Jurists: report on the People's
Republic of China and Tibet, (see H. Con. Res. 283), H3971
[22MY]
International relations: restitution and compensation for certain
confiscated properties in former Communist countries, (see H.
Res. 562), H9274 [1OC]
Ireland: establish a cultural and training program for
disadvantaged individuals from Northern Ireland and the Republic
of Ireland, (see H.R. 4293), H6070 [21JY]
Korea, Republic of: anniversary of relations with the U.S., (see H.
Res. 459), H4241 [5JN]
Kosovo: human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian
police relative to self-determination, (see H. Con. Res. 205),
H100 [28JA]
------ NATO military intervention relative to human rights
violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police, (see H.
Res. 561), H9274 [1OC]
Library of Congress: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial,
(see H.R. 3790), H5493 [14JY]
``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals, (see H.R.
2560), H2423 [28AP]
Machal (organization): tribute to international corps of volunteers
for efforts towards Israeli independence, (see H. Con. Res.
268), H3015 [7MY]
Mandela, Nelson R.: award Congressional Gold Medal, (see H.R.
3156), H1337 [19MR]
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: add to the list of days on which the
flag should especially be displayed, (see H.R. 3216), H1379
[23MR]
McVay, Charles B., III: exonerate from responsibility in the
sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis, (see H.R. 3710), H5957
[20JY]
Medicaid: coverage of community-based attendant services, (see H.R.
2020), H2318 [23AP]
------ coverage of services provided by nurse practitioners and
clinical nurse specialists, (see H.R. 1354), H10353 [9OC]
------ expand county-operated health insurance organizations
authorized to enroll beneficiaries, (see H.R. 3014), H4055 [3JN]
------ repeal criminal penalties for counseling or assisting an
individual with the disposition of assets, (see H.R. 2396),
H2606 [29AP]
Medicare: clarify that any restrictions on private contracts for
beneficiaries do not apply to non-covered services, (see H.R.
3259), H4479 [10JN]
------ coverage of medical nutrition therapy services, (see H.R.
1375), H329 [4FE]
------ delay implementation of interim payment system to home health
agencies for home health services, (see H.R. 3205), H2120 [21AP]
------ demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients
enrolled in certain clinical trials, (see H.R. 1628), H5859
[17JY]
------ improve access to health insurance and benefits for certain
individuals, (see H.R. 3470), H1235 [17MR]
------ increase payment for pap smear laboratory tests, (see H.R.
4092), H5494 [14JY]
------ payment for insulin pumps, (see H.R. 3814), H3625 [20MY]
------ payments to children's hospitals that operate graduate
medical education programs, (see H.R. 3855), H5494 [14JY]
------ reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by
certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities, (see H.R. 1362),
H904 [5MR]
Members of Congress: follow the examples of self-sacrifice and
devotion to character displayed by Jacob J. Chestnut and John M.
Gibson of the Capitol Police, (see H. Con. Res. 317), H8528
[23SE]
Milosevic, Slobodan: culpability for war crimes, crimes against
humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia, (see H. Con.
Res. 304), H7691 [14SE]
Minimum wage: level, (see H.R. 3100), H62 [27JA], (see H.R. 3510),
H1336 [19MR]
Monuments and memorials: authorize the establishment of a Cold War
memorial, (see H.R. 2885), H579 [24FE]
National Guard: allow members to perform honor guard functions at
veterans' funerals, (see H.R. 1601), H1236 [17MR]
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: anniversary, (see H.
Con. Res. 274), H5405 [25JN]
------ expand and coordinate activities on cardiovascular diseases
in women, (see H.R. 2130), H1337 [19MR]
National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad
Network to Freedom Program, (see H.R. 1635), H2055 [1AP]
Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain
individuals, (see H.R. 543), H1445 [24MR]
Nazi Party--World War II: require disclosure of information
relative to the investigation and prosecution of war criminals,
(see H.R. 4007), H4325 [9JN]
Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act: provide
certain nationals an opportunity to apply for adjustment of
status, (see H.R. 3553), H6282 [23JY]
Nigeria: promote democracy and good governance, (see H.R. 3890),
H5297 [24JN]
Office of Minority Health: establish authorities relative to
tobacco products, (see H.R. 4189), H5404 [25JN]
Pacific Island nations: importance of diplomatic relations, (see H.
Res. 505), H5956 [20JY]
Paraga, Dobroslav: support efforts to bring about increased respect
for democratic and human rights in Croatia, (see H. Res. 375),
H904 [5MR]
Pensions: ensure accessibility, portability, and protection of
retirement benefits, (see H.R. 4152), H5402 [25JN]
Peru: interference with freedom of the press and the independence
of judicial and electoral institutions, (see H. Res. 609),
H11695 [20OC]
Philippines: authorize the transfer of ownership of one the bells
taken from the the town of Balangiga to the people of the
Philippines, (see H. Res. 312), H2120 [21AP]
------ commemorate independence anniversary and U.S. relations, (see
H. Res. 404), H4056 [3JN]
Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, (see
H.R. 3526), H3105 [12MY]
Postal Service: guidelines for renovation, relocation, closing, or
consolidation of post offices, (see H.R. 1231), H578 [24FE]
------ issue commemorative postage stamp honoring VFW anniversary,
(see H. Con. Res. 203), H904 [5MR]
Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust Assets in the U.S.:
establish, (see H.R. 3662), H2053 [1AP]
Privacy: protection of Social Security numbers and other personal
information, (see H.R. 1813), H64 [27JA]
Public welfare programs: establish asset-based welfare policies,
(see H.R. 2849), H5405 [25JN]
------ food stamp eligibility for certain aliens, (see H.R. 2154),
H2055 [1AP]
Refugees: provide a comprehensive program of support for victims of
torture, (see H.R. 4309), H6186 [22JY]
Religion: support tolerance toward Muslims, (see H. Con. Res. 322),
H8528 [23SE]
Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building, Oakland, CA: designate, (see
H.R. 3295), H677 [26FE]
Save Social Security First Reserve Fund: establish, (see H.R.
3207), H4550 [11JN]
Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under
State law, (see H.R. 1689), H1236 [17MR]
Sierra Leone: human rights violations, (see H. Res. 559), H10012
[7OC]
Social Security: prohibit privatization, (see H. Res. 483), H9346
[2OC]
------ restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to
certain individuals, (see H.R. 2549), H2119 [21AP]
Taxation: authorize Federal entities to take control of certain
State child support enforcement programs, (see H.R. 2189), H241
[3FE]
------ eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing,
(see H.R. 1241), H1112 [11MR]
------ increase amount of low-income housing credits allocated in
each State and index amounts for inflation, (see H.R. 2990),
H3366 [18MY]
------ treatment of gross income for amounts received under
qualified group legal services plans, (see H.R. 4031), H7290
[5AU]
------ treatment of reparations received by Holocaust survivors,
(see H.R. 4563), H8627 [24SE]
Telecommunications: require accurate billing by carriers relative
to costs and fees resulting from the Telecommunications Act,
(see H.R. 4018), H5405 [25JN]
Telephones: strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the
slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers, (see H.R.
3050), H447 [11FE]
Television: promote competition in the multichannel video
marketplace, (see H.R. 2921), H678 [26FE]
Tobacco products: limit access to minors, (see H.R. 3474), H1236
[17MR], (see H.R. 3474), H1378 [23MR]
------ reduce youth smoking, increase tobacco-related research, and
develop safer tobacco products, (see H.R. 3868), H3311 [14MY]
Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo: determine validity of certain land
claims involving the descendants of persons who were Mexican
citizens, (see H.R. 2538), H1445 [24MR]
U.N.: promote full equality for Israel, (see H.R. 3236), H496
[12FE]
U.N. Commission on Human Rights: resolution relative to human
rights in the People's Republic of China, (see H. Res. 364),
H497 [12FE]
U.S. Submarine Force: issue postage stamp in commemoration of
anniversary, (see H. Con. Res. 229), H2120 [21AP]
Uganda: condemn forced abduction of children and their use as
soldiers, (see H. Con. Res. 309), H6453 [24JY]
Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on
anniversary of Ukrainian Famine, (see H. Con. Res. 295), H7585
[10SE]
Veterans: exclude certain income from consideration for determining
rent paid for federally assisted housing, (see H.R. 2820), H1159
[12MR]
------ extend priority health care to individuals who served during
the Persian Gulf Conflict, (see H.R. 3661), H2053 [1AP], (see
H.R. 3571), H2120 [21AP]
------ improve access to health care services for certain Medicare-
eligible veterans, (see H.R. 3828), H3104 [12MY]
------ permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with
service-connected disability benefits, (see H.R. 44), H1159
[12MR], (see H.R. 65), H1159 [12MR], (see H.R. 303), H1159
[12MR]
------ repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving
spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset, (see H.R.
165), H909 [9MR]
Volunteer workers: exempt certain food bank volunteers from the
Fair Labor Standards Act, (see H.R. 3152), H904 [5MR]
------ extend appropriations for programs under the National and
Community Service Act and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act,
(see H.R. 3561), H1642 [26MR]
WHO: encourage the U.S. becoming a signatory to the Guidelines for
Drug Donations, (see H. Con. Res. 225), H1550 [25MR]
Women: ensure a woman's right to breastfeed her child on Federal
property under certain conditions, (see H.R. 4628), H8931 [25SE]
------ ensure that older women are protected from institutional,
community, and domestic violence, and sexual assault, (see H.R.
3624), H2931 [6MY]
------ improve access to higher education opportunities, (see H.R.
3293), H4961 [22JN]
------ increase research and education on the drug DES, (see H.R.
1788), H1236 [17MR]
------ research health risks posed by the presence of certain
additives and synthetic fibers in tampons and similar products,
(see H.R. 2900), H5493 [14JY]
------ support breastfeeding of newborns and encourage employers to
establish workplace lactation programs, (see H.R. 3531), H1444
[24MR]
World War II: recovery of insurance issued for victims of the
Holocaust, (see H.R. 3121), H631 [25FE]
------ recovery of insurance issued for victims of the Holocaust,
(see H.R. 4826), H10832 [13OC]
------ require apology and reparation of victims of Japanese war
crimes, (see H. Con. Res. 126), H579 [24FE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Crime: increase research of link between violence against animals
and violence against humans, (see H. Con. Res. 286), H4055 [3JN]
Golden Gate National Recreation Area: modify boundaries, (see H.R.
4143), H5402 [25JN]
Kosovo: human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian
police relative to self-determination, (see H. Con. Res. 315),
H6999 [3AU]
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]
World War II: encourage identification of Holocaust-era assets and
restitution of individual and communal property, (see H. Res.
557), H9178 [28SE]
Descriptions
Hungarian Crown, E551<bullet> [1AP]
Eulogies
Gore, Albert, Sr.: Vice President Gore, E2358<bullet>-E2360<bullet>
[19DE]
Letters
Equipping of children's hospitals with computers: Mark Fields,
E1813 [25SE]
Israeli commitment to purchase and ship grain on U.S.-flag vessels:
by, H11594 [20OC]
U.S. policy on NATO expansion: Alexander R. Vershbow, North
Atlantic Council, E600<bullet> [21AP]
Lists
Traits and characteristics of violent offenders, E1099<bullet>
[10JN]
Poems
``I Want To Be,'' Noah Frank, E791<bullet> [7MY]
``National Song,'' Adam Makkai, E379<bullet> [16MR]
Remarks
Africa: promote independent radio broadcasting (H. Res. 415), H7656
[14SE]
Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith: release of report on the
National Alliance (organization), E1970<bullet> [8OC]
Bazel, Switzerland: adoption of comprehensive program of Holocaust
education in public schools, E166<bullet> [12FE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: tribute to John M. Gibson and Jacob
J. Chestnut of the Capitol Police for acts of heroism (H. Con.
Res. 311), H6482<bullet> [27JY]
------ use of the rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the
Holocaust (H. Con. Res. 206), E601<bullet> [21AP], E620<bullet>
[22AP], E644<bullet> [23AP], E648<bullet> [23AP], E650<bullet>
[23AP]
Children and youth: GAO report on use of child labor in
agriculture, E1785<bullet> [23SE], E1786<bullet> [23SE]
------ international cooperation in cases involving the illegal
abduction of a child by a noncustodial parent (H. Con. Res.
224), H7659 [14SE]
------ use of child labor in foreign countries, E1869<bullet> [1OC]
China, People's Republic of: human rights violations, E1267<bullet>
[26JN]
------ request for release of political prisoners Hao Fuyuan and
Ngawang Oeser, E499<bullet> [27MR]
China, Republic of: observance of National Day, E1964<bullet> [8OC]
------ participation in the World Health Organization (H. Con. Res.
334), H10265<bullet> [9OC]
Clifford, Geoffrey: tribute to ``Vietnam--The Land We Never Knew''
photo exhibit, E1481<bullet> [30JY]
Clinton, Hillary Rodham: delivery of Eleanor Roosevelt Lecture on
human rights, E2341<bullet> [18DE]
Clinton, President: censure, H11807 [18DE], H11808 [18DE]
------ impeachment (H. Res. 611), H11807 [18DE], H11808 [18DE]
Colleges and universities: prohibit discrimination and preferential
treatment in admissions based on sex, race, or national origin,
H2913<bullet> [6MY]
Computers: use of the Internet to promote anti-Semitic propaganda,
E1070<bullet> [9JN]
Convention Against Torture and Other Forms of Cruel, Inhuman, and
Degrading Treatment or Punishment: implement and establish
support program for victims of torture (H.R. 3161), E137<bullet>
[11FE]
Crime: enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes (H.R. 3081),
H10934<bullet> [15OC]
------ increase research of link between violence against animals
and violence against humans (H. Con. Res. 286), E1025<bullet>
[4JN], E1098<bullet> [10JN]
Cuba: extradition to U.S. of Joanne Chesimard and certain other
individuals (H. Con. Res. 254), H7654 [14SE]
Dante B. Fascell North-South Center: designate (H.R. 4757),
E2145<bullet> [13OC]
Dept. of HHS: establish program relative to exchange of sterile
hypodermic needles (H.R. 2212), E241<bullet> [26FE]
Dept. of State: calculation of Bureau of Diplomatic Security
agents' retirement annuities (H.R. 633), H9486<bullet> [5OC]
------ provide rewards for information leading to arrests for
terrorism, drug offenses, or serious violations of international
law relative to the former Yugoslavia (H.R. 4660), H10168 [8OC]
------ tribute to Diplomatic Security Service, E307<bullet> [5MR]
Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and
consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), conference report,
E440<bullet> [23MR]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related
agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4276), H6971<bullet>
[3AU]
Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies:
making appropriations (H.R. 4194), H6581 [29JY]
Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (H.R. 1219),
E241<bullet> [26FE]
District of Columbia: tribute to March . . . Coming Together To
Conquer Cancer rally, E1813<bullet> [25SE]
Drug abuse: prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange
programs (H.R. 3717), H2472<bullet> [29AP]
Education: establish a program to help children and youth learn
English (H.R. 3892), H7546<bullet> [10SE]
------ Federal funding to local school districts relative to
compliance with State laws on bilingual education, H7546<bullet>
[10SE]
Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor
(H.R. 1870), E1785<bullet> [23SE]
------ reform provisions relative to child labor (H.R. 4450),
E1785<bullet> [23SE]
Foreign countries: persecution of individuals based on sexual
orientation, E1644<bullet> [7AU]
Foreign policy: protection of religious rights, E500<bullet> [27MR]
------ support developmental alternatives for child labor (H.R.
4506), H10165 [8OC]
Frank, Noah: River of Words Poetry Contest grand prize award
recipient, E791<bullet> [7MY]
Genentech, Inc.: tribute, E168<bullet> [12FE]
Germany: anniversary of Berlin Airlift, E829<bullet> [12MY]
Gilman, Representative: Commanders Cross of the Order of Service of
the Republic of Poland award recipient, E201<bullet> [24FE]
Golden Gate National Recreation Area: modify boundaries (H.R.
4143), E1341<bullet> [17JY]
Greek Independence Day--A National Day of Celebration of Greek and
American Democracy: observance, E491<bullet> [26MR]
Guatemala: investigation of murder of Juan Gerardi and
implementation of peace accords (H. Res. 421), H7456<bullet>
[9SE]
Higher Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 6), H2913<bullet> [6MY]
Holocaust: remembrance, E753<bullet> [5MY], E755<bullet> [5MY],
E758<bullet> [5MY], E759<bullet> [5MY]
House of Representatives: legislative agenda, H7620 [14SE]
Human rights: anniversary of the signing of the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights, E1644<bullet> [7AU]
------ anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights (H. Con. Res. 185), H7660 [14SE], E2041<bullet>
[10OC]
Hungary: anniversary of return of the Holy Crown of Hungary,
E550<bullet> [1AP], E565<bullet> [2AP]
------ independence anniversary, E378<bullet> [16MR]
IMF: funding, E2301<bullet> [21OC]
Indonesia: persecution of Chinese citizens, E1484<bullet> [30JY]
International Women's Day: observance, E392<bullet> [17MR]
Iran: human rights violations of Bahais, E1686<bullet> [10SE]
Iraq: U.N. agreement relative to weapons inspections, H582 [25FE]
Israel: independence anniversary, E995<bullet>-E997<bullet> [3JN],
E1037<bullet> [5JN]
------ independence anniversary (H.J. Res. 102), H2363 [28AP], H2368
[28AP]
Kennedy, Cathleen: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of
Teaching Outstanding Community College Professor of the Year
award recipient, E1905<bullet> [5OC]
Kosovo: human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian
police relative to self-determination (H. Con. Res. 315),
E1593<bullet> [7AU]
------ human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian
police relative to self-determination (H. Con. Res. 315), H8494
[23SE]
Law enforcement: require better reporting of unidentified persons
(H.R. 2850), E963<bullet> [22MY]
Middle East: U.S. summit proposal relative to Israeli occupation of
certain West Bank territory, E849<bullet> [13MY]
Millbrae, CA: anniversary, E207<bullet> [24FE]
Milosevic, Slobodan: culpability for war crimes, crimes against
humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia (H. Con. Res.
304), H7652 [14SE]
Motion pictures: tribute to ``The Long Way Home'' Best Documentary
Feature Academy Award recipient, E756<bullet> [5MY]
National Poetry Month: observance, E791<bullet> [7MY]
NATO: U.S. policy on expansion, E197<bullet> [24FE]
Pacific Island nations: importance of diplomatic relations (H. Res.
505), H8492 [23SE]
Palcare (organization): tribute, E711<bullet> [29AP]
Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust Assets in the U.S.:
establish (H.R. 3662), E597<bullet> [21AP]
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<bullet> [5JN]
Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on Accession of Poland,
Hungary, and the Czech Republic: ratification, E450<bullet>
[24MR], E600<bullet> [21AP], E975<bullet> [22MY]
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty: funding, H6971<bullet> [3AU]
Refugees: provide a comprehensive program of support for victims of
torture (H.R. 4309), H7663 [14SE]
Russia: economic crisis, H7676 [14SE], H7786 [15SE]
San Francisco, CA: observance of Public Schools Week by Oriental
Lodge No. 144 and the Glen Park School, E598<bullet> [21AP]
------ prevent use of Federal funds to require city contractors to
provide domestic partner benefits, H6581 [29JY]
San Mateo, CA: anniversary of Community Baptist Church,
E1967<bullet> [8OC]
Shepard, Matthew: condemn murder in Laramie, WY, and address issue
of hate crimes (H. Res. 597), H10934<bullet> [15OC]
Smithsonian Institution: tribute to ``Art of the Gold Rush''
exhibition, E2040<bullet> [10OC]
Taxation: extend research and development tax credit, E168<bullet>
[12FE]
Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo: anniversary, E338<bullet> [10MR]
Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on
anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (H. Con. Res. 295),
E2148<bullet> [13OC]
USIA: make available the television program ``Window on America''
to the Ukrainian Museum and Archives and the Indiana University
Slavics Collection (H.R. 4083), H7658 [14SE]
Vasella, Daniel: American Jewish Congress Humanitarian Award
recipient, E2257<bullet> [20OC]
Walsh, Louis: Denver, CO, Ancient Order of Hibernians Irishman of
the Year award recipient, E204<bullet> [24FE]
Walt Disney Co.: tribute to ``Miracle at Midnight'' television
movie, E919<bullet> [20MY]
World War II: encourage identification of Holocaust-era assets and
restitution of individual and communal property (H. Res. 557),
H10181 [8OC], H10182 [8OC], H10183 [8OC], E1841<bullet> [28SE]
------ provide redress for inadequate restitution of assets seized
by the U.S. Government which belonged to victims of the
Holocaust (S. 1564), H7<bullet> [27JA]
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H1156 [12MR], H6997 [3AU], H7688 [14SE],
H7800 [15SE], H7912 [16SE], H8032 [17SE], H8081 [18SE]
Reports
Explosion of Hate--The Growing Danger of the National Alliance:
Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith,
E1970<bullet>-E1972<bullet> [8OC]
Resolutions by organizations
Condemning the persecution of Chinese citizens in Indonesia: San
Francisco, CA, Board of Supervisors, E1484<bullet> [30JY]
Prohibit discrimination and preferential treatment in college
admissions based on sex, race, or national origin: Associated
Students of the University of California, H2913 [6MY]
Statements
Disappearance of Robert Rock: JoAnn Rock, E963<bullet> [22MY]
GAO Report on Use of Child Labor in Agriculture: Alexis M. Herman,
Sec. of Labor, E1785<bullet> [23SE]
------ L. Diane Mull, Association of Farmworker Opportunity
Programs, E1786<bullet> [23SE]
Tribute to John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut of the Capitol
Police for Acts of Heroism: President Clinton, H6482<bullet>
[27JY]
Use of Child Labor in Clothing Manufacturing Plants: Kathie Lee
Gifford, E1869<bullet> [1OC]
Testimonies
Efforts To Prevent Transmission of HIV: by, E241<bullet> [26FE]
IMF Funding and Its Effects on the Global and U.S. Economies:
George Soros, E2302<bullet> [21OC]
Increase Research of Link Between Violence Against Animals and
Violence Against Humans: Alan C. Brantley, National Center for
the Analysis of Violent Crime, E1099<bullet> [10JN]
----- Julie Bank, American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals, E1100<bullet> [10JN]
----- Kim Roberts, Humane Society of the U.S., E1099<bullet> [10JN]
----- Suzanne Barnard, American Humane Association, E1100<bullet>
[10JN]
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<bullet> [5JN]
----- Katherine Stitzel, Procter & Gamble Co., E1048<bullet> [5JN]
----- Neil L. Wilcox, FDA, E1048<bullet> [5JN]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 286, increase research of link between violence against
animals and violence against humans, E1026<bullet> [4JN]
H. Con. Res. 315, human rights violations against ethnic Albanians
in Kosovo by Serbian police relative to self-determination,
E1593<bullet> [7AU]
H. Res. 557, encourage identification of Holocaust-era assets and
restitution of individual and communal property, E1841<bullet>
[28SE]
Tributes
Alioto, Joseph L., E66<bullet> [3FE]
Chetcuti, David J., E870<bullet> [14MY]
Feng Shan Ho, E827<bullet> [12MY]
Fields, Mark, E1813<bullet> [25SE]
Fry, Varian, E144<bullet> [11FE]
Go�4ncz, A�6rpa�6d, E567<bullet> [2AP]
Gore, Albert, Sr., E2357<bullet> [19DE]
Hamilton, Representative, H9173<bullet> [28SE]
Kennedy, Robert F., E1042<bullet> [5JN]
King, Martin Luther, Jr., E552<bullet> [1AP]
Konar, William, E644<bullet> [23AP]
Kort, Fred, E601<bullet> [21AP]
O'Donnell, Kirk, E1717<bullet> [15SE]
Oren, Itzhak, E1482<bullet> [30JY]
Renne, Louise, E65<bullet> [3FE]
Salpeas, P. Takis, E1806<bullet> [25SE]
Shapell, Nathan, E620<bullet> [22AP]
Solomon, Representative, H2372 [28AP]
Szelenyi, Tom, E473<bullet> [25MR]
Tramiel, Jack, E650<bullet> [23AP]
Ziering, Sigi, E648<bullet> [23AP]