[Congressional Record Index (1998)]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]
KUCINICH, DENNIS J. (a Representative from Ohio)
Addresses
Electric Power Industry Deregulation: Anthony J. Alexander,
E220<bullet> [25FE]
Amendments
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related
agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4276), H6187 [22JY],
H6295 [23JY], H7180 [4AU], H7277 [5AU]
Executive departments: improve strategic plans and performance
reports (H.R. 2883), H1131 [12MR], H1133 [12MR]
Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making
appropriations (H.R. 4569), H7916 [16SE]
Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden relative to
small businesses (H.R. 3310), H1552 [25MR], H1572 [26MR]
Appointments
Sonny Bono funeral attendees, H18 [27JA]
Articles and editorials
Department of Warp Drive and Wormholes, Newsweek (publication),
E1812<bullet> [25SE]
Final Goodbye Polka, William F. Miller, E2278<bullet> [21OC]
Serving a Special Purpose--Bay Teen With Muscular Dystrophy Opens
Others' Eyes to Disabilities, Emily Cikra, Cleveland (OH) Plain
Dealer, E1261<bullet> [26JN]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Appalachian Regional Development Act: reauthorize and reform
programs, (see H.R. 4275), H7415 [6AU]
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), H2236 [22AP]
Baltic States: support people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania,
and condemn the Nazi-Soviet Pact of Non-Aggression, (see H. Con.
Res. 320), H7290 [5AU]
Business and industry: discourage relocation to foreign countries
and encourage creation of new jobs, (see H.R. 775), H1699 [27MR]
Capitol Police Board: establish a pay scale and benefits package
equal to that of the Secret Service Uniformed Division, (see
H.R. 2828), H3105 [12MY]
Census: collection of demographic, social, and economic data for
2000 decennial census, (see H. Con. Res. 246), H5065 [23JN]
CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions, (see
H.R. 2733), H9275 [1OC]
------ reauthorize, (see H.R. 3262), H630 [25FE]
Chalmers P. Wylie Veterans Outpatient Clinic, Columbus, OH:
designate, (see H.R. 4602), H8083 [18SE]
Children and youth: improve and extend child nutrition programs,
(see H.R. 3666), H2053 [1AP]
------ tribute to child care professionals, (see H. Res. 279), H2056
[1AP]
Colleges and universities: improve international education at
postsecondary institutions, (see H.R. 3311), H754 [3MR]
Commission on the Advancement of Women in Science, Engineering, and
Technology Development: establish, (see H.R. 3007), H851 [4MR]
Community development: designation of empowerment zones, (see H.R.
4629), H8931 [25SE]
Computers: encourage disclosure and exchange of information
relative to the year 2000 problem, (see H.R. 4355), H6819 [30JY]
------ ensure U.S. preparation to meet the year 2000 problem, (see
H.R. 4756), H10352 [9OC]
Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and
services under health insurance plans, (see H.R. 2174), H851
[4MR]
Copyright Act: revise to conform to the digital era and advance
educational opportunities, (see H.R. 3048), H3014 [7MY]
Courts: provide cost-of-living adjustments for administrative law
judges, (see H.R. 1240), H1699 [27MR]
Crime: enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes, (see H.R. 3081),
H8528 [23SE]
------ increase research of link between violence against animals
and violence against humans, (see H. Con. Res. 286), H8528
[23SE]
------ prevent violence against women, (see H.R. 3514), H1445 [24MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: expand School Breakfast Program and provide
greater access to snacks in school-based childcare programs,
(see H.R. 3086), H678 [26FE]
Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries
the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits
Program, (see H.R. 3613), H2319 [23AP]
------ B-2 stealth bomber production limits, (see H.R. 2898), H1112
[11MR]
Dept. of Education: make grants for postsecondary information
technology education and employment assistance projects, (see
H.R. 3896), H3488 [19MY]
Dept. of HHS: ensure individuals who undertake federally funded
research and development of drugs enter into pricing agreements,
(see H.R. 3758), H2605 [29AP]
------ Healthy Start Program funding, (see H.R. 3724), H2317 [23AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct Stand Down events and establish
a pilot program that will provide for an annual Stand Down event
in each State, (see H.R. 4362), H7690 [14SE]
------ 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), H2056 [1AP]
------ establish certain presumptions of service connection for
Persian Gulf Conflict veterans, (see H.R. 4036), H4548 [11JN]
------ payment of benefits for smoking-related illnesses caused by
nicotine dependence developed during service, (see H.R. 4220),
H6698 [29JY]
------ payment of benefits for smoking-related illnesses caused by
nicotine dependence developed during service, (see H.R. 4374),
H9188 [29SE]
Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund prostate cancer
research, (see H.R. 2545), H330 [4FE]
Education: assist urban and rural local education agencies in
raising the academic achievement of all students, (see H.R.
3813), H3013 [7MY]
------ establish a youth mentoring program, (see H.R. 2963), H678
[26FE]
------ increase Pell Grant awards, (see H.R. 744), H64 [27JA]
------ increase Pell Grant awards to certain students, (see H.R.
3269), H1237 [17MR]
------ provide for various capital investments in technology
education, (see H.R. 2994), H498 [12FE]
------ recognize businesses that participate with schools to enhance
the teaching and use of technology, (see H.R. 2427), H1777
[30MR]
------ reductions in school class size, (see H.R. 3876), H3311
[14MY]
Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic
information, (see H.R. 2275), H1445 [24MR]
ERISA: improve enforcement of provisions, (see H.R. 2290), H755
[3MR]
Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child
labor, (see H.R. 1870), H447 [11FE]
Families and domestic relations: increase availability,
affordability, and quality of child care during periods outside
school hours, (see H.R. 3400), H3972 [22MY]
------ recognize the importance of children and families, (see H.
Con. Res. 302), H6487 [27JY]
FDA: require notification of recalls of drugs and devices, (see
H.R. 3462), H1158 [12MR]
Federal contracts: require employers to provide health care
benefits, (see H.R. 4278), 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), H4835 [18JN]
------ provide benefits to domestic partners, (see H.R. 2761), H631
[25FE]
Federal Prison Industries: eliminate Federal agency requirement to
purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal
contracts, (see H.R. 2758), H3972 [22MY]
Food: improve public health and food safety through enhanced
enforcement, (see H.R. 4266), H8035 [17SE]
------ improve safety of imported foods, (see H.R. 4080), H7415
[6AU]
------ 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), H2814 [5MY]
Foreign aid: prohibit certain defense services to countries
ineligible for international military education and training
assistance, (see H.R. 3802), H2931 [6MY]
Foreign policy: support developmental alternatives for child labor,
(see H.R. 4506), H7414 [6AU]
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]
Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Saratoga, NY:
designate, (see H.R. 4385), H6999 [3AU]
Government: enhance the payments protections for subcontractors and
suppliers on Federal construction projects, (see H.R. 3032),
H9275 [1OC]
------ streamline and improve Federal grant application,
administrative, and reporting requirements, (see H.R. 3921),
H3624 [20MY]
Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden relative to
small businesses, (see H.R. 3310), H754 [3MR]
Great Lakes: prohibit oil and gas drilling, (see H.R. 3887), H3312
[14MY]
------ prohibit the sale or diversion of water to foreign countries,
businesses, corporations, and individuals, (see H. Res. 418),
H2706 [30AP]
------ prohibit the sale or diversion of water to foreign countries,
businesses, corporations, and individuals, (see H. Res. 566),
H10012 [7OC]
Health: allow patients to receive any medical treatment they want
under certain conditions, (see H.R. 746), H5064 [23JN]
------ establish certain requirements for managed care plans, (see
H.R. 2606), H1777 [30MR]
------ prohibit discrimination or retaliation against health care
workers who report unsafe conditions and practices, (see H.R.
3342), H902 [5MR]
------ protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's, (see
H.R. 3605), H2707 [30AP]
------ revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation
program, (see H.R. 2202), H2236 [22AP]
------ revise and extend programs relative to the health of
individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, (see H.R. 1895),
H1021 [10MR]
Homeless: housing programs for veterans, (see H.R. 1754), H329
[4FE]
House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and
local government transit programs, (see H. Res. 37), H3972
[22MY]
Human rights: expedite the declassification of certain documents
relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras, (see
H.R. 2635), H1445 [24MR]
Income: ensure accessibility, portability, and protection of
retirement benefits, (see H.R. 4152), H6187 [22JY]
Indonesia: democracy efforts, (see H. Con. Res. 281), H3971 [22MY]
------ support for peace process in East Timor, (see H. Con. Res.
258), H2932 [6MY]
Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive
surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any
cancer diagnosis, (see H.R. 616), H1299 [18MR]
------ prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage
or premiums, (see H.R. 306), H1236 [17MR]
------ require coverage of post-delivery follow-up care for certain
mothers and newborns, (see H.R. 2854), H330 [4FE]
------ require health insurance issuers to notify participants if a
group health plan fails to pay premiums, and provide a
conversion option if the plan is terminated, (see H.R. 4709),
H9722 [6OC]
Iraq: congressional authorization of offensive military action,
(see H. Con. Res. 226), H904 [5MR]
Ireland: establish a cultural and training program for
disadvantaged individuals from Northern Ireland and the Republic
of Ireland, (see H.R. 4293), H6187 [22JY]
Iron and steel industry: impose a temporary ban on importation of
certain steel products from Japan, Russia, and Brazil, (see H.R.
4762), H10352 [9OC]
------ respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the
financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions, (see H.
Con. Res. 328), H8083 [18SE], (see H. Res. 598), H10917 [14OC]
Kate Mullany National Historic Site: establish, (see H.R. 4206),
H7415 [6AU]
Law enforcement: support efforts of Federal agents investigating
money laundering associated with Mexican financial institutions,
(see H. Con. Res. 288), H4325 [9JN]
Lewis and Clark expedition: mint coins in commemoration of
bicentennial, (see H.R. 1560), H6880 [31JY]
Mandela, Nelson R.: award Congressional Gold Medal, (see H.R.
3156), H1777 [30MR]
Medicare: clarify that any restrictions on private contracts for
beneficiaries do not apply to non-covered services, (see H.R.
3259), H630 [25FE]
------ exclude clinical social worker services from coverage under
the skilled nursing facility prospective payment system, (see
H.R. 3570), H3366 [18MY]
------ improve access to health insurance and benefits for certain
individuals, (see H.R. 3470), H1235 [17MR]
------ reductions in prescription drug prices, (see H.R. 4627),
H8931 [25SE], (see H.R. 4646), H9083 [26SE]
------ repeal the financial limitation on rehabilitation services,
(see H.R. 3835), H7584 [10SE]
------ require use of hollow-bore needle devices at health care
facilities, (see H.R. 2754), H2237 [22AP]
------ restrictions on changes in benefits under Medicare+Choice
plans, (see H.R. 3128), H1112 [11MR]
Minimum wage: level, (see H.R. 3100), H62 [27JA], (see H.R. 685),
H240 [3FE], (see H.R. 3510), H1336 [19MR]
National Guard: allow members to perform honor guard functions at
veterans' funerals, (see H.R. 1601), H1236 [17MR]
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging: establish, (see H.R.
1715), H497 [12FE]
Nazi Party--World War II: require disclosure of information
relative to the investigation and prosecution of war criminals,
(see H.R. 4007), H4240 [5JN]
Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act: provide
certain nationals an opportunity to apply for adjustment of
status, (see H.R. 3553), H6282 [23JY]
NIH: establish National Center for Integral Medicine, (see H.R.
1055), H329 [4FE]
Northern Ireland: encourage all parties involved in peace talks to
condemn violence and address human rights violations, (see H.
Con. Res. 152), H330 [4FE]
NSF: make grants for applied engineering and technology education
equipment and capital improvements, (see H.R. 3733), H3247
[13MY]
Older Americans Act: reauthorize, (see H.R. 4344), H11023 [15OC]
Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund
from the Federal budget, (see H.R. 107), H7584 [10SE]
Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland, (see H.R. 1995),
H3366 [18MY]
Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp honoring VFW
anniversary, (see H. Con. Res. 203), H3744 [21MY]
Privacy: prohibit Federal agencies from making certain individual
records available through interactive computer services, (see
H.R. 1367), H100 [28JA]
------ protection of Social Security numbers and other personal
information, (see H.R. 1813), H3972 [22MY]
Product safety: promote new and revised toxicological tests that
protect human, animal, and environmental health while reducing
need for animal testing, (see H.R. 3946), H3970 [22MY]
Public Health Service: establish pediatric research initiative,
(see H.R. 1883), H5493 [14JY]
Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic
rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon,
Washington, and Wyoming, (see H.R. 1425), H1379 [23MR]
Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and reform
programs, (see H.R. 4275), H7415 [6AU]
Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio
operators, (see H.R. 3572), H3312 [14MY]
Religion: support tolerance toward Muslims, (see H. Con. Res. 322),
H10917 [14OC]
Research: increase the amount authorized for basic scientific,
medical, and pre-competitive engineering research, (see H.R.
3660), H2053 [1AP]
Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly
consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social
Security and Medicare benefits, (see H.R. 4084), H4834 [18JN]
Social Security: prohibit privatization, (see H. Res. 483), H5064
[23JN]
------ provide a safe harbor under the anti-kickback statute for
hospital restocking of certain ambulance drugs and supplies,
(see H.R. 3247), H4241 [5JN]
------ restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to
certain individuals, (see H.R. 2549), H3625 [20MY]
Space policy: encourage exploration, development, and use of space,
(see H. Con. Res. 267), H2605 [29AP]
St. Lawrence Seaway Corp.: establish, (see H.R. 3147), H447 [11FE]
States: expand eligibility for, and strengthen administrative
financing of, the unemployment compensation program and improve
the solvency of State accounts in the Unemployment Trust Fund,
(see H.R. 3697), H5064 [23JN]
Taxation: allow nonitemizers a deduction for a portion of their
charitable contributions, (see H.R. 2499), H2236 [22AP]
------ expand types of equipment acquired with tax-exempt financing
by volunteer fire departments and emergency medical service
organizations, (see H.R. 2523), H3247 [13MY]
------ extend the research credit and modify the alternative
incremental credit, (see H.R. 2819), H498 [12FE]
------ extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind,
(see H.R. 1401), H678 [26FE]
------ GAO study on the effects of implementing a flat income tax
and lowering sales taxes, (see H.R. 853), H100 [28JA]
------ modify the low-income housing credit, (see H.R. 3290), H4880
[19JN]
------ partial exclusion from gross income for dividends and
interest received by individuals, (see H.R. 3215), H495 [12FE]
------ provide incentives to reduce energy consumption, (see H.R.
4538), H9275 [1OC]
------ 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), H2744 [4MY]
------ simplify child tax credit and other nonrefundable credits by
repealing limits relative to alternative minimum tax, (see H.R.
4489), H8528 [23SE]
------ tax credits relative to elementary and secondary school
construction, (see H.R. 3320), H3625 [20MY]
------ treatment of child care credit, (see H.R. 2778), H101 [28JA]
------ treatment of depreciation of computers and peripheral
equipment, (see H.R. 3304), H8627 [24SE]
------ treatment of distributions from State prepaid tuition
programs used to pay higher education expenses for the
designated beneficiary, (see H.R. 4298), H6487 [27JY]
------ treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational
assistance and interest on education loans, (see H.R. 1632),
H241 [3FE]
------ treatment of Government pensions relative to Social Security
benefits, (see H.R. 372), H7617 [11SE]
------ treatment of gross income for amounts received under
qualified group legal services plans, (see H.R. 4031), H7803
[15SE]
------ treatment of school-based health insurance programs, (see
H.R. 1698), H64 [27JA]
------ treatment of State tuition programs, (see H.R. 1355), H447
[11FE]
------ treatment of year 2000 computer conversion costs for small
businesses, (see H.R. 4134), H5859 [17JY]
Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on
anniversary of Ukrainian Famine, (see H. Con. Res. 295), H5859
[17JY]
Unemployment: make permanent self-employment assistance programs,
(see H.R. 3773), H6697 [29JY]
Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness, (see H.R. 1500), H329
[4FE]
Veterans: determination of active military service for certain
merchant mariners who served during World War II, (see H.R.
1126), H5957 [20JY]
------ improve access to health care services for certain Medicare-
eligible veterans, (see H.R. 3828), H3104 [12MY]
Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.: anniversary, (see H. Res. 460),
H5594 [15JY]
World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty:
implementation, (see H.R. 3048), H3014 [7MY]
World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms
Treaty: implementation, (see H.R. 3048), H3014 [7MY]
World War II: recovery of insurance issued for victims of the
Holocaust, (see H.R. 3121), H1699 [27MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Business and industry: promote youth entrepreneurship education and
training, (see H.R. 4175), H5403 [25JN]
Higher Education Act: establish an Advanced Manufacturing
Fellowship, (see H.R. 3840), H3105 [12MY]
Public utilities: provide for the restructuring of the electric
power industry, (see H.R. 4798), H10513 [10OC]
USIA: make available the television program ``Window on America''
to the Ukrainian Museum and Archives and the Indiana University
Slavics Collection, (see H.R. 4083), H4834 [18JN]
WHO: encourage the U.S. becoming a signatory to the Guidelines for
Drug Donations, (see H. Con. Res. 225), H677 [26FE]
Descriptions
Strongsville, OH, Recreation and Senior Center, E492<bullet> [26MR]
Letters
IMF funding: by, S2604 [26MR]
Preemption of State and local laws relative to GATT and NAFTA:
Abraham Cooper, Simon Wiesenthal Center, E1635<bullet> [7AU]
----- American Lands (organization), E1631<bullet> [7AU]
------ Carl Pope, Sierra Club, E1634<bullet> [7AU] Citizens Trade
Campaign, E1632<bullet> [7AU] Constance Hall, Independent Voters
of Illinois--Independent Precinct Organization, E1633<bullet>
[7AU]
------ Diana Ayton-Shenker, PEN American Center, E1633<bullet> [7AU]
------ Edith T. Mirante, Project Maje (organization), E1634<bullet>
[7AU] Elizabeth Elliott McGeveran, Co-op America (organization),
E1632<bullet> [7AU]
------ Heidi McLean, Sacramentans for International Labor Rights
(organization), E1634<bullet> [7AU]
------ Jeff Siefert, Unitarian Universalist Service Committee,
E1635<bullet> [7AU]
------ Kevin L. Kearns, U.S. Business and Industry Council,
E1635<bullet> [7AU]
------ Larry Dohrs, Seattle Burma Roundtable, E1634<bullet> [7AU]
Laurie Wainberg and Andleeb Dawood, Citizens for Participation
in Political Action (organization), E1632<bullet> [7AU] Lori
Wallach, Public Citizen (organization), E1634<bullet> [7AU]
------ Maureen Aung-Thwin, Research and Policy Reform Center, Inc.,
E1634<bullet> [7AU]
------ Pamela Wellner, Free Burma (organization), E1633<bullet>
[7AU] Patrick J. Buchanan and Bay Buchanan, American Cause
(organization), E1631<bullet> [7AU] Paul George, Peninsula Peace
and Justice Center, E1633<bullet> [7AU] Phil Baum, American
Jewish Congress, E1631<bullet> [7AU]
------ Ralph Nader, E1633<bullet> [7AU] Randall Robinson,
Transafrica (organization), E1635<bullet> [7AU] Robert Naiman,
Preamble Center for Public Policy, E1633<bullet> [7AU] Ron Rowe,
Citizens' Alliance of Santa Barbara, E1632<bullet> [7AU] Ruth
Caplan, Alliance for Democracy, E1631<bullet> [7AU]
------ Sachin Chheda, Free Burma Coalition, E1632<bullet> [7AU]
Seamus P. Finn, Oblate Conference (organization), E1633<bullet>
[7AU] Sidney M. Clearfield, B'nai B'rith, E1632<bullet> [7AU]
Prevailing wage requirements for construction projects: Vincent
Piscitello, VIP Restoration, Inc., E2185<bullet> [15OC]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H5499 [15JY]
Proposals
Respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the financial
crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions, H10948 [15OC]
Remarks
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs:
making appropriations (H.R. 4101), H4988 [23JN]
Alliance of Poles of America: anniversary, E1629<bullet> [7AU]
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations and
rescissions (H.R. 3579), consideration (H. Res. 402), H1793
[31MR]
----- making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions
(H.R. 3579), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 416),
H2675 [30AP]
----- making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions
(H.R. 3579), motion to instruct conferees, H2291 [23AP]
Asia: role of the U.S. and the IMF in financial crisis relief, H636
[26FE]
Baltic States: support people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania,
and condemn the Nazi-Soviet Pact of Non-Aggression (H. Con. Res.
320), H10272 [9OC]
Bay Village, OH: anniversary of League of Women Voters,
E619<bullet> [22AP]
------ tribute to Lake Erie Nature and Science Center, E513<bullet>
[30MR]
Bipartisan Panel To Design Long-Range Social Security Reform:
establish (H.R. 3546), H2502 [29AP]
Blazonczyk, Eddie: National Endowment for the Arts National
Heritage Fellowship Award recipient, E2110<bullet> [13OC]
Bosnia and Herzegovina: withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces (H. Con.
Res. 227), H1266 [18MR]
Brown, Zachary J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E447<bullet> [24MR]
Capitol Building and Grounds: tribute to John M. Gibson and Jacob
J. Chestnut of the Capitol Police for acts of heroism,
E1482<bullet> [30JY]
------ tribute to John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut of the
Capitol Police for acts of heroism, E1793<bullet> [24SE]
China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res.
121), H6105 [22JY]
Cleveland, OH: anniversary of Big Chuck and Li'l John Show
(television show), E957<bullet> [22MY]
------ anniversary of Cleveland Central Catholic High School,
E1991<bullet> [9OC]
------ anniversary of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, E1107<bullet>
[11JN]
------ anniversary of Karlin Hall and Club, E679<bullet> [28AP]
------ anniversary of Orchard Civic Association, E1859<bullet> [1OC]
------ anniversary of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, E1808<bullet>
[25SE]
------ anniversary of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, E557<bullet> [2AP]
------ anniversary of Painters District Council No. 6, E766<bullet>
[5MY]
------ anniversary of Pipefitters Local Union No. 120, E1353<bullet>
[20JY]
------ anniversary of Polish Legion of American Veterans Pulaski
Post 30, E764<bullet> [5MY]
------ anniversary of Saint Vincent de Paul Parish, E1974<bullet>
[9OC]
------ anniversary of Society of Danube Swabians of Greater
Cleveland, E1108<bullet> [11JN]
------ anniversary of St. John Cantius Church, E1016<bullet> [4JN]
------ anniversary of St. Joseph Congregation, E775<bullet> [6MY]
------ anniversary of St. Leo the Great Parish, E1968<bullet> [8OC]
------ anniversary of St. Patrick's Parish, E447<bullet> [24MR]
------ anniversary of St. Procop Parish, E1710<bullet> [14SE]
------ anniversary of St. Stanislaus Church, E1835<bullet> [28SE]
------ anniversary of St. Wendelin Church, E1737<bullet> [16SE]
------ anniversary of the invention of Hulett ore unloaders,
E1498<bullet> [31JY]
------ anniversary of theatrical production ``Jacques Brel Is Alive
and Well and Living in Paris'', E558<bullet> [2AP]
------ anniversary of Third Federal Savings Association,
E936<bullet> [21MY]
------ anniversary of UAW Local 1050, E1506<bullet> [31JY]
------ anniversary to Third Federal Savings (financial institution),
E1837<bullet> [28SE]
------ dedication of La Sagrada Familia Parish, E1169<bullet> [18JN]
------ quality of life in neighborhoods relative to acquisition of
properties by Rite Aid Corp., H5070 [24JN]
------ re-opening of Allen Theater, E1865<bullet> [1OC]
------ tribute to Our Lady of Lourdes Parish for observance of St.
Wenceslaus Day, E1805<bullet> [25SE]
------ tribute to St. Edwards High School debate team, E767<bullet>
[5MY]
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport: improvement and expansion,
E1480<bullet> [30JY]
Cleveland Society of Poles (organization): anniversary, E36<bullet>
[28JA]
Cleveland State University: anniversary of Fenn College,
E2217<bullet> [16OC]
Clinton, President: Committee on the Judiciary (House) inquiry into
whether grounds exist to impeach (H. Res. 581), H10024 [8OC]
------ impeachment (H. Res. 611), H11844 [18DE]
Computers: encourage disclosure and exchange of information
relative to the year 2000 problem (H.R. 4355), E1497<bullet>
[31JY]
------ ensure U.S. preparation to meet the year 2000 problem (H.R.
4756), H10721 [13OC]
Condon, Joseph M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E446<bullet> [24MR]
Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of
Federal credit unions (H.R. 1151), H1881 [1AP]
Crime: notification of interstate relocation of witnesses by State
engaging in that relocation (H.R. 2181), H603<bullet> [25FE]
Customs Service: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3809), H3413
[19MY]
Cuyahoga County, OH: anniversary of Cuyahoga County Public Library,
E1862<bullet> [1OC]
Cuyahoga Falls, OH: anniversary of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Golden Agers Club, E1748<bullet> [17SE]
Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards, H4988 [23JN]
------ revision of national organic farming standards, E844<bullet>
[13MY]
Dept. of Energy: Nuclear Energy Research Initiative funding, H4937
[22JN]
Dept. of the Treasury: require congressional approval for certain
uses of Exchange Stabilization Fund, H5707 [16JY]
Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the
President, and independent agencies: making appropriations
(H.R. 4104), H5580<bullet> [15JY], H5707 [16JY]
----- making appropriations (H.R. 4104), consideration (H. Res.
498), H5567 [15JY]
Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations
(H.R. 4328), E1480<bullet> [30JY]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related
agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4276), H7259 [5AU], H7277
[5AU], E1631<bullet> [7AU]
Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies:
making appropriations (H.R. 4194), H5756 [17JY], H6220 [23JY],
H6255 [23JY], H6274 [23JY], H6582 [29JY]
------ making appropriations (H.R. 4194), conference report,
H9624<bullet> [6OC]
Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization: anniversary,
E214<bullet> [24FE]
Ecology and environment: exempt certain regulations and initiatives
from EPA and Council on Environmental Quality funding
limitations, H6255 [23JY]
------ exempt educational outreach or information seminars on
greenhouse gas emissions from EPA and Council on Environmental
Quality funding limitations, H6220 [23JY]
Employment: elimination of prevailing wage requirements for
construction projects, E2185<bullet> [15OC]
------ minimum wage and overtime exemptions for certain employees
(H.R. 2888), H4470 [10JN]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4060),
H4937 [22JN]
EPA: implementation of Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions,
H6220 [23JY]
Executive departments: improve strategic plans and performance
reports (H.R. 2883), H1127 [12MR], H1128 [12MR], H1132 [12MR],
H1133 [12MR], H1134 [12MR], H1135 [12MR]
----- improve strategic plans and performance reports (H.R. 2883),
consideration (H. Res. 384), H1118 [12MR], H1119 [12MR]
------ promote financial management (H. Res. 447), H4256 [9JN],
H4257 [9JN], H4258 [9JN]
Executive Office of the President: repeal Executive Order on equal
employment opportunity relative to sexual orientation, H7259
[5AU]
Fairview Park, OH: anniversary of St. Angela Merici Catholic
Church, E815<bullet> [12MY]
------ anniversary of the Fairview Park Women's Club, E777<bullet>
[6MY]
Federal employees: treatment of travel expenses (H.R. 930), H9446
[5OC]
Financial institutions: allow operating subsidiaries to offer
certain new financial services and strengthen investor and
consumer protections, H3190 [13MY]
------ increase competition in the financial services sector (H.R.
10), H3190 [13MY]
Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track
procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621),
consideration (H. Res. 553), H8759 [25SE]
FRS: improve strategic plans and performance reports, H1132 [12MR]
Garnek, Daniel J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E450<bullet> [24MR]
Government: eliminate and modify reporting requirements by Federal
departments and agencies (S. 1364), H10716 [13OC]
------ procure from the private sector the goods and services
necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (S. 314), H9448
[5OC], H9449 [5OC], H9450 [5OC], H9451 [5OC]
------ year 2000 computer problem emergency funding, H5567 [15JY],
H5580<bullet> [15JY]
Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden relative to
small businesses (H.R. 3310), H1565 [26MR], H1570 [26MR], H1572
[26MR], H1578 [26MR]
----- reduce Federal paperwork burden relative to small businesses
(H.R. 3310), consideration (H. Res. 396), H1561 [26MR]
------ treatment of fines for first-time violations of paperwork
requirements by small businesses, H1572 [26MR], H1578 [26MR]
Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's
(H.R. 4250), E1459<bullet> [29JY]
Hughes, Shaun: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E445<bullet> [24MR]
IMF: funding, H636 [26FE], H2291 [23AP]
Injured Workers Bar Association: report on workers' compensation
fraud, E2057<bullet> [11OC]
Inspector General Act: improve strategic plans and performance
reports, H1134 [12MR]
Iron and steel industry: respond to the surge of steel imports
resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other
regions, H10402 [10OC], H10676 [13OC], H10948 [15OC]
----- respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the
financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions (H. Con.
Res. 350), H10637 [12OC]
----- respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the
financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions (H. Res.
598), H10962 [15OC]
Israel: independence anniversary, E1419<bullet> [24JY]
Jobs With Justice (organization): tribute, E733<bullet> [1MY],
E804<bullet> [7MY], E817<bullet> [12MY]
Kosovo: human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian
police relative to self-determination (H. Con. Res. 315),
E1796<bullet> [24SE]
Labor unions: allow employees to organize and form collective
bargaining units to improve salaries and working conditions,
E1202<bullet> [23JN]
Lakewood, OH: anniversary of George Fedor Manor, E814<bullet>
[12MY]
------ tribute to St. Edward's High School boys' basketball team,
E551<bullet> [1AP]
Latvia: independence anniversary, E2282<bullet> [21OC]
Mental health: encourage States to adopt outpatient commitment laws
to protect both the community and the affected individual,
E1793<bullet> [24SE]
NASA: funding, H9624<bullet> [6OC]
National Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, E1781<bullet> [23SE]
New Castle, NH: land conveyance (H.R. 4614), H9443 [5OC], H9444
[5OC], H9445 [5OC], H9446 [5OC]
NLRB: treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees
(H.R. 3246), H1558 [26MR], H1614 [26MR]
North Olmsted, OH: anniversary of the Church of St. Clarence,
E1609<bullet> [7AU]
Ohio City, OH: tribute to Dave's Supermarkets (business),
E215<bullet> [24FE]
Parliamentary inquiry, H7253 [5AU]
Parma, OH: anniversary of St. John's Byzantine Cathedral,
E1154<bullet> [17JN]
Pioneer Total Abstinence Association of the Sacred Heart of Jesus:
anniversary, E2220<bullet> [16OC]
Point of order, H1131 [12MR]
Polish Constitution Day: tribute, E686<bullet> [28AP]
Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R.
2183), E1400<bullet> [23JY]
------ itemization of amounts spent by labor organizations,
E1400<bullet> [23JY]
------ prohibit contributions from individuals that are not U.S.
citizens (H.R. 34), H1744 [30MR]
Power resources: promote competition in the electric power
industry, H1858 [1AP]
Puerto Rico: anniversary of constitution, E1398<bullet> [23JY]
Rocky River, OH: Rocky River Middle School recipient of Dept. of
Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2318<bullet> [12NO]
------ tribute to basketball courts, E223<bullet> [25FE]
Sajner, Daniel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E452<bullet> [24MR]
Sammon, Brian J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E449<bullet> [24MR]
San Francisco, CA: prevent use of Federal funds to require city
contractors to provide domestic partner benefits, H6582 [29JY]
Senior Citizen Resource, Inc.: tribute to sponsorship of Senior
Olympics, E816<bullet> [12MY]
Shepard, Matthew: condemn murder in Laramie, WY, and address issue
of hate crimes (H. Res. 597), E2291<bullet> [21OC]
Slowbe, Jason D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E469<bullet> [25MR]
Smith & Oby Co.: anniversary, E1694<bullet> [10SE]
Social Security: investment of trust funds in marketable
securities, H7434 [9SE]
------ privatization, H4842 [19JN]
Society for the Deaf: tribute, E45<bullet> [28JA]
Space policy: space station program funding, H5756 [17JY], H6274
[23JY]
Strongsville, OH: tribute to Recreation and Senior Center,
E492<bullet> [26MR]
Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: consent (H.R.
629), motion to appoint conferees, H3069 [12MY]
Treaties and agreements: preemption of State and local laws
relative to GATT and NAFTA, H7277 [5AU], E1631<bullet> [7AU]
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]
Vocal Groups Hall of Fame & Museum: tribute to inaugural inductees,
E2322<bullet> [12NO]
WIC: improve special supplemental nutrition programs (H.R. 3874),
H5873<bullet> [20JY]
World War II: provide redress for inadequate restitution of assets
seized by the U.S. Government which belonged to victims of the
Holocaust, H7277 [5AU]
Reports
Workers' Compensation Fraud: Labor Research Association,
E2057<bullet>-E2059<bullet> [11OC]
Testimonies
Jobs With Justice (organization) Hearing on Welfare/Workfare Issues:
Brooks Sunkett, Communications Workers of America, E733<bullet>
[1MY]
----- Christopher Lamb, Center on Social Welfare Policy and Law,
E805<bullet> [7MY]
----- David Roth, Cleveland Works (organization), E734<bullet> [1MY]
----- Ilana Barger, People Organized To Win Employment Rights
(organization), E818<bullet> [12MY]
----- Joselito Laudencia, Californians for Justice (organization),
E804<bullet> [7MY]
----- Josie Mooney, Service Employees International Union,
E734<bullet> [1MY]
----- Laurie Barretto, Catholic Charities (organization),
E817<bullet> [12MY]
----- Paul Booth, American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees, E806<bullet> [7MY]
----- Peggy Haack, E818<bullet> [12MY]
----- Sabrina Gillon, Campaign for a Sustainable Milwaukee
(organization), E805<bullet> [7MY]
----- Wardell Yotaghan, Coalition To Protect Public Housing,
E818<bullet> [12MY]
Tributes
Abzug, Bella S., H1832 [31MR]
Broski, John J., E209<bullet> [24FE]
Burga, William A., E765<bullet> [5MY]
Cafaro, William M., E656<bullet> [23AP]
Celebrezze, Anthony and Anne, E796<bullet> [7MY]
Chambers, Noreen, E45<bullet> [28JA]
Cikra, Emily, E1261<bullet> [26JN]
Coury, Thomas, E2320<bullet> [12NO]
Dalton, John C., E1022<bullet> [4JN]
DiBiasio, Anthony, E934<bullet> [21MY]
DiLeone, Peter P., E1863<bullet> [1OC]
Doby, Larry, E515<bullet> [30MR]
Dudas, George and Helen, E464<bullet> [25MR]
Duvall, Lucie J., E261<bullet> [3MR]
Evans, Albert J., E933<bullet> [21MY]
George, Tony, E521<bullet> [30MR]
Glenn, Senator, E1976<bullet> [9OC]
Hotz, Mike, E616<bullet> [22AP]
King, Henry, E614<bullet> [22AP]
Kocevar, John L., E2156<bullet> [14OC]
Kowalchik, Richard, E1709<bullet> [14SE]
Marcellino, Michael, E1977<bullet> [9OC]
McCaffery, Margaret, E618<bullet> [22AP]
Metallinos, Peter, E366<bullet> [12MR]
Metzenbaum, Howard, E938<bullet> [22MY]
Millis, Marc, E1812<bullet> [25SE]
Moon, John E., E259<bullet> [3MR]
Moses, Julie, E2087<bullet> [11OC]
O'Dwyer, Paul, E1606<bullet> [7AU]
Paul, Gabe, E773<bullet> [6MY]
Pensiero, Daniel, Jr., E1838<bullet> [28SE]
Perera, John B., E213<bullet> [24FE]
Perk, Ralph J., E1173<bullet> [19JN]
Poole, Robert A., E518<bullet> [30MR]
Radwan, Stanley, E683<bullet> [28AP]
Rinaldi, John, E957<bullet> [22MY]
Rybka, Edward, E514<bullet> [30MR]
Ryhter, Arlene, E519<bullet> [30MR]
Salopek, Tom, E1152<bullet> [17JN]
Schodowski, Charles, E957<bullet> [22MY]
Silliman, Irene, E561<bullet> [2AP]
Stokes, Representative, H6231 [23JY]
Strassmeyer, Mary, E768<bullet> [5MY]
Tkac, Alojz, E1864<bullet> [1OC]
Toma, Florence, E45<bullet> [28JA]
Tymkiw, Leo, E1095<bullet> [10JN]
Uzl, Richard R., Jr., E465<bullet> [25MR]
Vasey, Ralph A., E1457<bullet> [29JY]
Voinovich, Josephine, E1106<bullet> [11JN]
Xide, Xie, E1105<bullet> [11JN]
Yankovic, Frank, E2278<bullet> [21OC]