KUCINICH, DENNIS J. (a Representative from Ohio)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4461), H3524 [22MY], H5241 [27JN], H5594 [29JN], H5779 [11JY]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 4576), H3928 [6JN], H3999 [7JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4578), H4338 [13JN], H4448 [14JN]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4871), H6471 [18JY], H6635, H6689 [20JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4811), H5844 [11JY], H6002 [13JY]

Articles and editorials

Biosafety Assessment of Aquatic GMOs—The Case of Transgenic Fish, Anne R. Kapuscinski, H4449 [14JN]

Bipartisan Thinkers Look Past Traditional Arms Control, Carla Anne Robbins, H3970 [7JN]

`Give Peace a Chance'—While the Fools Fight On, Robert Scheer, Los Angeles (CA) Times, E1062 [20JN]

In Cleveland, Music for Connoisseurs, Greg Sandow, Wall Street Journal, E1637 [2OC]

Missile Defense Is Political Fiction, Frances Fitzgerald, Cleveland (OH) Plain Dealer, H3967 [7JN]

Missile Shield Analysis Warns of Arms Buildup, Bob Drogin and Tyler Marshall, H3970 [7JN]

Possible Ecological Risks of Transgenic Organism Release When Transgenes Affect Mating Success—Sexual Selection and the Trojan Gene Hypothesis, William M. Muir and Richard D. Howard, H4449-H4451 [14JN]

Scientific Panel Says National Missile Defense Won't Work, H3969 [7JN]

Star Wars II—Here We Go Again, William D. Hartung and Michelle Ciarrocca, E960-E963 [9JN]

Strategy of Silence on Missile Defense, Greg Schneider, Washington (DC) Post, H3968 [7JN]

What If There Were Free Trade in Opinion Makers? Ralph Nader, E1233 [14JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AAA Ohio Motorists Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 388), H7210 [27JY]

Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund: assure funds are used solely for their stated purpose (see H.R. 3624), H7503 [12SE]

Agriculture: eliminate use of antibiotic drugs in livestock unless there is a reasonable certainty of no harm to human health (see H.R. 3266), H6719 [20JY]

———improve representation and accountability of Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act committees and access to and service of Dept. of Agriculture programs (see H.R. 4675), H5085 [23JN]

———prohibit products containing dry ultra-filtered milk or casein from being labeled domestic natural cheese (see H.R. 4652), H5843 [11JY]

———promote competition among wholesale purchasers and establish a commission to review large agriculture mergers, concentration, and market power (see H.R. 4321), H4337 [13JN]

———require country of origin labeling of peanuts and peanut products (see H.R. 3263), H7211 [27JY]

American Folklife Center: collect video and audio recordings of personal histories and testimonials of U.S. war veterans (see H.R. 5212), H7870 [19SE]

Animal Welfare Act: regulate the personal possession of certain wild animals and prohibit the transport or possession of certain wild animals for purposes of hunting them (see H.R. 5057), H7208 [27JY]

Animals: improve the safety of animals transported on aircraft (see H.R. 2776), H1477 [28MR]

———prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 2166), H7652 [14SE]

Armed Forces: improve Montgomery GI Bill benefits by improving and expanding educational assistance programs (see H.R. 1071), H2012 [10AP]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 3573), H575 [29FE]

Arnold C. D'Amico Station, South Euclid, OH: designate (see H.R. 4853), H6051 [13JY]

Baltic States: recognize anniversary of U.S. nonrecognition policy of the Soviet takeover of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and support democratic and economic reforms (see H. Con. Res. 367), H5655 [29JN]

Belarus: human rights violations and democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 304), H2239 [12AP]

Bureau of the Census: decennial census funding (see H.R. 3581), H757 [8MR]

Burma: prohibit importation of any textile or apparel article that is produced, manufactured, or grown in Burma (see H.R. 5603), H11620 [30OC]

———recognize anniversary of free and fair elections and improve democratic and human rights (see H. Con. Res. 328), H3172 [16MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: display artwork in the Capitol and the House office buildings which represent the contributions of women to American society (see H. Res. 202), H343 [10FE]

Carter, Jimmy and Rosalyn: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4289), H2337 [13AP]

Children and youth: acquisition, construction, and improvement of child care facilities or equipment (see H.R. 3610), H1163 [21MR]

———assist State and local prosecutors, and law enforcement agencies, with implementation of juvenile justice witness assistance programs (see H.R. 3132), H455 [15FE]

———establish a program to identify and mentor college eligible high school students (see H.R. 3386), H209 [2FE]

———meet mental health and substance abuse treatment needs of incarcerated children and youth (see H.R. 837), H342 [10FE]

———protect students from commercial exploitation (see H.R. 2915), H1119 [16MR]

———provide for a national media campaign to reduce and prevent underage drinking (see H.R. 5137), H10257 [18OC]

———require posting of CPSC safety standards in child care centers and require a Dept. of HHS report with recommendations to promote compliance with such standards (see H.R. 2552), H574 [29FE]

China, People's Republic of: release of Rebiya Kadeer, Ablikim Abdyirim, and Kahriman Abdukirim (see H. Con. Res. 249), H1764 [4AP]

Civil liberties: protect day laborers from unfair labor practices (see H.R. 5182), H7651 [14SE]

Clean Air Act: continue transportation projects funding relative to lapses in conformity requirements (see H.R. 3686), H1120 [16MR]

———waive oxygen content requirement and phase-out use of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) in reformulated gasoline (see H.R. 1705), H511 [16FE]

Coastal zones: use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State and local conservation programs of coastal States (see H.R. 701), H510 [16FE]

Colorado: designate certain lands as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (see H.R. 829), H2905 [10MY]

Community development: enhance availability of capital and credit for citizens and communities and ensure that community reinvestment keeps pace as financial service providers become affiliated (see H.R. 4893), H7212 [27JY]

Comprehensive AIDS Resources Act: revise and extend programs to provide access to health care and support services to individuals and families with HIV and AIDS (see H.R. 4807), H6719 [20JY]

Contracts: allow choice of arbitration as a means of settling disputes (see H.R. 534), H1406 [23MR]

———ensure public accountability, efficient delivery of services, reasonable cost savings, and prevention of unwarranted expenses (see H.R. 3766), H573 [29FE]

———prohibit delinquent Federal debtors from being eligible to enter into Federal contracts (see H.R. 4181), H2771 [9MY]

———require wages paid under Federal contracts to be above local poverty line (see H.R. 4353), H2410 [2MY]

Credit cards: prevent issuers from taking advantage of traditional college students and protect parents of such students (see H.R. 3142), H2770 [9MY]

Crime: increase research of link between violence against animals and violence against humans (see H. Con. Res. 338), H3868 [25MY]

———prevent identity fraud in consumer credit transactions and credit reports (see H.R. 4311), H4784 [20JN]

Croatia: elections (see H. Con. Res. 251), H1852 [5AP]

Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see H.R. 1644), H7211 [27JY]

———lift travel restrictions (see H.R. 4471), H3172 [16MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: discipline members of certain county and area committees who discriminate against farmers, ranchers, or others, on the basis of race, sex, national origin, marital status, religion, age, or handicap (see H.R. 4687), H5241 [27JN]

Dept. of Commerce: establish an Office of Community Economic Adjustment to coordinate the Federal response in regions and communities experiencing economic distress (see H.R. 4711), H4816 [21JN]

Dept. of Defense: terminate the practice of euthanizing military working dogs at the end of their working life and facilitate the adoption of such dogs (see H.R. 5314), H9505 [6OC]

Dept. of Energy: create an oil reserve for use when fuel oil prices rise sharply because of anticompetitive activity, shortage, or extreme winter weather (see H.R. 3608), H511 [16FE]

Dept. of HUD: evaluate and reduce lead-based paint hazards at public elementary schools and licensed child day-care facilities (see H.R. 5261), H9907 [16OC]

Dept. of Justice: establish the Violence Against Women Office (see H.R. 4848), H7578 [13SE]

Dept. of Labor: establish Normal Trade Relations for China Transitional Adjustment Assistance Program (see H.R. 4649), H4336 [13JN]

Dept. of State: provide appropriate training and materials to all executive branch employees involved in responding to issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide (see H. Res. 398), H7212 [27JY]

Dept. of Transportation: delay implementation of NAFTA provisions that allow access for Mexican trucks to U.S. roads (see H. Res. 602), H10473 [19OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: assist claimants for benefits in developing claims and clarify the burden of proof for such claims (see H.R. 3193), H455 [15FE]

———establish presumption of service connection for certain chronic symptoms of Persian Gulf Conflict veterans (see H.R. 2697), H1629 [30MR]

Diseases: extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 4069), H2967 [11MY]

———international tuberculosis control (see H.R. 4057), H2341 [13AP]

Domestic policy: establish a living wage, develop job opportunities, convert military programs to social programs, produce a capital budget, reduce poverty and violence, and redistribute wealth and power (see H.R. 1050), H2411 [2MY]

Domestic Volunteer Service Act: establish National Youth Technology Corps Program (see H.R. 2934), H922 [9MR]

Economy: global sustainable development (see H. Res. 479), H2340 [13AP]

Education: establish and expand programs relating to science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (see H.R. 4271, 4272), H3926 [6JN]

———importance of music education (see H. Con. Res. 266), H647 [6MR]

———improve and refocus civic education (see H.R. 3195), H165 [1FE]

———modernize public schools, reduce class size, increase access to technology, enhance school safety, improve teacher quality, and strengthen accountability for academic results (see H.R. 4346), H2409 [2MY]

———provide grants to eligible consortia to provide professional development to superintendents and principals and prospects for such positions (see H.R. 4487), H7578 [13SE]

———provide grants to local educational agencies to develop smaller schools (see H.R. 3044), H6354 [17JY]

———school construction and infrastructure improvements funding (see H.R. 3705), H572 [29FE]

———strengthen involvement of parents in the education of their children (see H.R. 2801), H2340 [13AP]

EEOC: require mediation of certain employee claims (see H.R. 4593), H5085 [23JN]

Employment: limit the number of overtime hours of licensed health care employees (see H.R. 5179), H8201 [26SE]

———provide certain temporary employees with the same benefits as permanent employees (see H.R. 2298), H757 [8MR]

———require U.S. nationals employing more than 20 persons in a foreign country to implement a corporate code of conduct relative to the employment of those persons (see H.R. 4596), H4035 [7JN]

EPA: reauthorize the Great Lakes Program (see H.R. 3670), H2607 [4MY]

ERISA: improve the retirement security of American families (see H.R. 5549), H11194 [25OC]

Fair Labor Standards Act: prohibit issuance of a certificate for subminimum wages for individuals with impaired vision (see H.R. 3540), H7503 [12SE]

FDA: grant authority to regulate tobacco (see H.R. 4207), H11195 [25OC]

Federal contracts: require each bidder for a construction contract to identify the subcontractors that the contractor intends to use (see H.R. 4012), H1118 [16MR]

Federal employees: eliminate certain inequities in the computation of retirement benefits for law enforcement officers, firefighters, air traffic controllers, nuclear materials couriers, and their survivors (see H.R. 1769), H2967 [11MY]

———ensure one-half of leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child shall be leave with pay (see H.R. 4567), H4818 [21JN]

———extend civil service retirement options to IRS revenue officers, INS inspectors, and certain other Federal law enforcement officers (see H.R. 1228), H9505 [6OC]

———make certain service performed as an employee of a nonappropriated fund instrumentality creditable for retirement purposes (see H.R. 2686), H1285 [22MR]

———reduce contributions to CSRS and FERS (see H.R. 2631), H4817 [21JN]

———revise overtime pay limitation (see H.R. 1770), H997 [14MR]

Fish and fishing: eliminate the wasteful and unsportsmanlike practice of shark finning (see H.R. 3535), H2411 [2MY]

———recover depleted fish stocks and promote the long-term sustainability of marine fisheries (see H.R. 4046), H7211 [27JY]

Floods: ensure homeowners are provided adequate notice of flood map changes and a fair opportunity to appeal such changes (see H.R. 4803), H7212 [27JY]

Food: extend mandatory nutrition information labeling requirements to single-ingredient, raw meat, and poultry products (see H.R. 4175), H1763 [4AP]

Foreign countries: human rights violations against homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgendered individuals (see H. Con. Res. 259), H631 [1MR]

Foreign trade: eliminate disincentives to fair trade conditions (see H.R. 842), H8736 [3OC]

———require disclosure of source of gem-quality diamonds and gem-quality diamond products imported into the U.S. (see H.R. 3188), H3049 [15MY]

———require that imported agricultural products be subject to the same sanitary or phytosanitary measures as domestic products (see H.R. 3552), H342 [10FE]

Government: prohibit the acquisition of products produced by forced labor (see H. Con. Res. 308), H4337 [13JN]

Government regulations: debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws (see H.R. 1227), H757 [8MR]

Great Lakes: prohibit vessels from discharging ballast water that contains nonindigenous aquatic species and treat such water, and its sediments, using the most effective and efficient methods available (see H.R. 4191), H3173 [16MY]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: compliance (see H. Con. Res. 293), H1405 [23MR]

Hamzah, Jafar S.: condemn murder of human rights lawyer in Medan, Indonesia (see H. Res. 580), H7722 [18SE]

Health: application of antitrust laws to labor negotiations by groups of health care professionals with HMO's (see H.R. 1304), H511 [16FE]

———increase public awareness of the dangers of pediatric cancer (see H. Con. Res. 115), H7212 [27JY]

———prohibit health insurance and employment discrimination on the basis of genetic information (see H.R. 2457), H6052 [13JY]

Homeless: improve programs for veterans (see H.R. 5311), H8736 [3OC]

IMF: reduce long-term lending activities and role in developing countries (see H.R. 5085), H7209 [27JY]

Immigration: cancellation of removal and adjustment of status for certain nonpermanent resident aliens whose removal would result in extreme medical hardship (see H.R. 5232), H7932 [20SE]

———protection of battered immigrant women (see H.R. 3083), H9011 [5OC]

———require paid immigration consultants to be licensed and otherwise provide services in a satisfactory manner (see H.R. 5035), H7723 [18SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: use of local funds to provide additional funding for Elementary and Secondary Education Act programs (see H.R. 5096), H9635 [10OC]

Indonesia: condemn militia attack on U.N. refugee workers in West Timor and call for an end to militia violence in East and West Timor (see H. Con. Res. 395), H7502 [12SE]

———prohibit military assistance relative to free elections and human rights conditions in East Timor (see H.R. 4357), H4592 [15JN]

———provide assistance for democracy efforts in East Timor (see H.R. 5253), H7990 [21SE]

Insurance: guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children (see H.R. 4390), H4121 [8JN]

———implement coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 3224), H255 [8FE]

———make the same health insurance options afforded to executive and judicial branch employees available to Federal annuitants, legislative branch employees, and Armed Forces members and retirees (see H.R. 4277), H7281 [6SE]

———require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 49), H3925 [6JN]

Iraq: failure to release prisoners of war from Kuwait and nine other nations in violation of international agreements (see H. Con. Res. 275), H921 [9MR]

———provide citizens access to U.S. food and medicines (see H.R. 3825), H3413 [18MY]

Iron and steel industry: provide relief from injury caused by steel imports and request the ITC to commence an expedited investigation for positive adjustment (see H. Res. 635), H10036 [17OC]

Japan: oppose permanent seat on U.N. Security Council until the Japanese Government complies with International Whaling Commission requirements and ends the commercialization of whale meat (see H. Con. Res. 431), H10473 [19OC]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: prohibit the assumption of liability by the U.S. Government for nuclear accidents that may occur at U.S. provided nuclear reactors (see H.R. 4266), H2336 [13AP]

———require congressional approval of any nuclear cooperation agreement with the U.S. (see H.R. 4228), H2121 [11AP] (see H.R. 4251), H2238 [12AP]

Korean War: anniversary (see H.J. Res. 86), H455 [15FE]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1671), H50 [27JA]

Land use: assist States with planning to promote improved quality of life, regionalism, sustainable economic development, and environmental stewardship (see H.R. 5165), H7577 [13SE]

Larry Small Post Office Building, Beachwood, OH: designate (see H.R. 4315), H2338 [13AP]

Latvia: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 319), H2606 [4MY]

Law enforcement: provide for the collection of data on traffic stops (see H.R. 1443), H757 [8MR]

Law enforcement officers: clarify procedures and conditions for the award of matching grants for the purchase of armor vests (see H.R. 4033), H1589 [29MR]

Lithuania: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 258), H573 [29FE]

Medicaid: assure preservation of safety net hospitals through maintenance of Disproportionate Share Hospital Program (see H.R. 3710), H1077 [15MR]

———provide families and disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see H.R. 4825), H8201 [26SE]

———remove limit on disproportionate share hospital payments to Ohio (see H.R. 3065), H1764 [4AP]

———remove special financial limitations on Puerto Rico and certain other territories relative to medical assistance for Medicare cost-sharing and for veterans (see H.R. 2333), H1958 [6AP]

———State funding for disproportionate share hospitals (see H.R. 3698), H1406 [23MR]

Medicare: combat waste, fraud, and abuse (see H.R. 2229), H50 [27JA]

———coverage of glaucoma detection services (see H.R. 2620), H8062 [25SE]

———coverage of marriage and family therapist services (see H.R. 2945), H8200 [26SE]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see H.R. 1109), H1119 [16MR] (see H.R. 4770), H5240 [27JN]

———coverage of screening pap smears and pelvic exams (see H.R. 4571), H8200 [26SE]

———coverage of vision rehabilitation services (see H.R. 2870), H1406 [23MR]

———designate certain diabetes educators as certified providers for purposes of outpatient diabetes education services (see H.R. 3003), H7211 [27JY]

———expand and make permanent the demonstration project for military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 1413), H1588 [29MR]

———improve access to health insurance by offering certain individuals a Medicare buy-in option and allow tax credit for payment of premiums (see H.R. 4938), H6777 [24JY]

———prohibit the use of risk-based managed care payments for certain administrative costs (see H.R. 3682), H1163 [21MR]

———protect beneficiaries under the Medicare+Choice program (see H.R. 4356), H7871 [19SE]

———protect right of beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare+Choice plans to receive services at any skilled nursing facility (see H.R. 3004), H3869 [25MY]

———reimbursement of routine patient care costs for individuals participating in approved clinical trials (see H.R. 61), H574 [29FE]

———require submission and posting of nursing staff level data, assess adequacy of training requirements, and improve quality of care provided by skilled nursing facilities (see H.R. 4614), H6355 [17JY]

———revise inflation update factor used in making payments to prospective payment system hospitals (see H.R. 3580), H2012 [10AP]

———revise the calculation of base payment rates for the prospective payment system for home health services (see H.R. 5163), H8201 [26SE]

Mental health: recognize the importance of mental health awareness, mental disorders, and early detection of mental illnesses (see H. Con. Res. 243), H342 [10FE]

Mexico: adopt measures to support a peaceful resolution of the conflict and to protect human rights in Chiapas (see H. Con. Res. 238), H373 [14FE]

———political repression of foreign observers (see H. Con. Res. 350), H4120 [8JN]

Motor vehicles: prohibit certain discriminatory pricing policies in wholesale motor fuel sales (see H.R. 5479), H11446 [27OC]

National Guard: provide more equitable civil service retirement and retention provisions for technicians (see H.R. 5342), H9901 [12OC]

National Health Service Corps: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 5116), H7280 [6SE]

National School Lunch Act: revise eligibility of private organizations under the child and adult care food program (see H.R. 2907), H632 [1MR]

Navajo Code Talkers: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4527), H8736 [3OC]

Nazi War Crimes Disclosure Act: extend authority of the Nazi War Crimes Records Interagency Working Group and encourage cooperation of foreign nations with such Group in carrying out its duties (see H.R. 5065), H7992 [21SE]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: require changes in the bloodborne pathogens standard (see H.R. 5178), H7723 [18SE]

O'Connor, John Cardinal: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3557), H89 [31JA]

Ohio: constitutionality of State motto (see H. Res. 494), H2606 [4MY]

Pharmaceuticals: availability of HIV/AIDS pharmaceuticals and medical technologies in sub-Saharan Africa and other developing countries (see H.R. 5101), H9767 [11OC]

Pipelines: improve safety (see H.R. 3558), H1477 [28MR]

———improve safety, public awareness, and environmental protection of pipeline transportation (see H.R. 4792), H7723 [18SE]

Poland: anniversary of workers' strikes that led to the creation of the independent trade union Solidarnosc (see H. Con. Res. 416), H8735 [3OC]

Pope John Paul II: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3544), H1120 [16MR]

Postal Service: amend pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs for postmasters (see H.R. 3842), H9635 [10OC]

———issue a semipostal in order to afford the public a convenient way to contribute to funding for the establishment of the World War II Memorial (see H.R. 4492), H3813 [24MY]

Product safety: promote new and revised toxicological tests that protect human, animal, and environmental health while reducing need for animal testing (see H.R. 4281), H3474 [19MY]

Public Health Service Act: prohibit discrimination relative to exposure to hazardous substances (see H.R. 4939), H8062 [25SE]

Public welfare programs: repeal certain restrictions on food stamp eligibility and increase Federal support for emergency food assistance programs (see H.R. 3192), H3649 [23MY]

Racial relations: recognize the significant contribution the Birmingham Pledge has made in fostering racial harmony and reconciliation (see H.J. Res. 102), H7212 [27JY]

Radioactive substances: set contamination content standards in metals industry, prohibit release of contaminated scrap metal by Dept. of Energy facilities, and document contamination of imported scrap metals (see H.R. 4566), H6355 [17JY]

Railroads: modernize financing of railroad retirement system and provide enhanced benefits to employees and beneficiaries (see H.R. 4844), H6471 [18JY]

Ramadan: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 220), H455 [15FE]

Reagan, Ronald and Nancy: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3591), H1120 [16MR]

Religion: support religious tolerance towards Muslims (see H. Con. Res. 174), H9635 [10OC]

Research: protect human subjects in research (see H.R. 4605), H4120 [8JN]

Rivers: reduce sediment and nutrient loss in the Upper Mississippi River Basin (see H.R. 4013), H5084 [23JN]

Rohna (H.M.T.): tribute to crew who lost their lives during World War II (see H. Con. Res. 408), H9011 [5OC]

Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: provide comprehensive technical assistance and implement highly effective prevention programs (see H.R. 3413), H2239 [12AP]

Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument: establish (see H.R. 3676), H5169 [26JN]

SBA: conduct a pilot program to raise awareness about telecommuting among small business employers (see H.R. 3500), H1120 [16MR]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 2955), H1285 [22MR]

———promote the use of proven academic and classroom-management solutions for problems of behavior, attention, and learning in school children (see H. Res. 459), H1763 [4AP]

Schulz, Charles M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3642), H341 [10FE]

Senior citizens: ensure the opportunity to serve as mentors, tutors, and volunteers for certain programs (see H.R. 2802), H342 [10FE]

Ships and vessels: reinstate authority of States to adopt additional regulations on operation, maintenance, equipping, personnel qualification, or manning of oil tankers (see H.R. 4385), H2906 [10MY]

Sierra Leone: support Government in its peace-building efforts (see H. Con. Res. 323), H6600 [19JY]

Social Security: enhance privacy protections for individuals, prevent fraudulent misuse of account numbers, and provide additional safeguards for beneficiaries with representative payees (see H.R. 4857), H7503 [12SE]

Special days and holidays: specify that the legal public holiday known as Washington's Birthday be called by that name (see H.R. 1363), H90 [31JA]

Surface Transportation Board: resolve disagreements between mass transit authorities and freight railroads over access to freight track and rights-of-way for fixed guideway transportation (see H.R. 4507), H6719 [20JY]

———strengthen railroad merger review standards and apply Federal antitrust laws to rail carriers and railroad transportation (see H.R. 4514), H7003 [25JY]

Taxation: allow a credit against income tax for certain energy-efficient property (see H.R. 5339), H9901 [12OC]

———allow small business employers a credit for certain expenses for long-term training of employees in highly skilled small business trades, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1824), H2240 [12AP]

———allow tax credit to holders of qualified bonds issued by an intercity passenger rail carrier (see H.R. 3700), H7211 [27JY]

———clarify the child credit allowance, the personal exemptions deduction, and the earned income credit for missing children (see H.R. 5117), H7992 [21SE]

———encourage stronger mathematics and science programs at elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 4273), H3926 [6JN]

———expand incentives for the construction and renovation of public schools (see H.R. 4094), H5169 [26JN]

———impose windfall profit tax on wholesale electric energy sold in the Western System Coordinating Council (see H.R. 5415), H9504 [6OC]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 864), H1958 [6AP]

———provide a credit for energy efficient appliances (see H.R. 4977), H7373 [11SE]

———provide a uniform dollar limitation for transportation fringe benefits excludable from gross income (see H.R. 3546), H922 [9MR]

———provide incentives to reduce energy consumption (see H.R. 5345), H9901 [12OC]

———provide retirement security and pension reform (see H.R. 5546), H11194 [25OC]

———reduce tax benefits for foreign corporations (see H.R. 4133), H5843 [11JY]

———require certain political organizations to report information to the IRS (see H.R. 4168), H1762 [4AP]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income, and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (see H.R. 816), H342 [10FE]

———restore deductions for expenses relative to services performed by military reservists (see H.R. 4328), H8062 [25SE]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 4570), H6052 [13JY]

Telephones: prohibit telemarketers from interfering with a consumers caller identification service (see H.R. 3100), H255 [8FE]

Trucking industry: support freeze on longer combination vehicles and current Federal limitations on truck size and weight (see H. Con. Res. 306), H3649 [23MY]

Turkey: call for the release of certain Kurdish members of the Parliament from prison, and for the recognition of full cultural and language rights for the Kurdish people (see H. Res. 461), H5169 [26JN]

Ukrainian-American Veterans, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 3463), H511 [16FE]

Veterans: establish a comprehensive program for the testing and treatment of the Hepatitis C virus (see H.R. 5132), H9011 [5OC]

———health care funding (see H. Con. Res. 226), H1589 [29MR]

———mint coins in commemoration and use proceeds of surcharges imposed on the sale of such coins to fund the transport of veterans to and from Dept. of Veterans Affairs hospitals (see H.R. 5397), H9010 [5OC]

———recognize the importance of veterans to the U.S. and express support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day (see H. Con. Res. 58), H6600 [19JY]

———require employers to give employees who are members of reserve components leave of absence to participate in an honor guard for veterans' funerals (see H.R. 284), H7578 [13SE]

———revise rules applicable to net worth limitation relative to pension eligibility (see H.R. 5271), H8736 [3OC]

Volunteer firefighters: issue postage stamp in recognition of service (see H. Con. Res. 392), H7723 [18SE]

Volunteer workers: extend appropriations for programs under the National and Community Service Act and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act (see H.R. 4740), H8201 [26SE]

World War II: war crimes committed by the Japanese military (see H. Con. Res. 357), H8062 [25SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Congress: establish a day of peace and sharing at the beginning of each year (see H. Con. Res. 363), H5084 [23JN]

Dept. of HHS: allow officers and employees to issue detention orders on certain foods (see H.R. 5591), H11445 [27OC]

Food industry: safety of genetically engineered foods (see H.R. 3883), H920 [9MR]

Office for Protection of Human Research Subjects: establish (see H.R. 3569), H208 [2FE]

Petroleum: mandatory licensing of patents on reformulated gasoline and other fuels (see H.R. 4739), H5084 [23JN]

Taxation: impose a windfall profit tax on electricity (see H.R. 5531), H10808 [24OC]

———impose a windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas products, allow an income tax credit for the purchase of fuel-efficient passenger vehicles, and allow grants for mass transit (see H.R. 4974), H7128 [26JY]

Explanations

National Missile Defense System, H6535-H6537 [19JY]

Homilies

Accessible Healthcare for All Citizens: Joseph W. Skrha, E490 [4AP]

Letters

Accusations of disclosure of classified information relative to national missile defense system: Arthur L. Money, H6537 [19JY]

———David W. Affeld, H6537 [19JY]

———Theodore A. Postol, H6537 [19JY]

Motions

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4205), H3395 [18MY]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4461), H5590, H5594, H5595, H5596 [29JN], H5778, H5782 [11JY]

Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary, E1218 [13JY]

Animals: prohibit importation, sale, or manufacturing of products made with dog or cat fur, H6924 [25JY], E1919 [25OC]

Army: close School of the Americas and determine appropriate education and training for Latin American military personnel, H3356 [18MY]

Baier, Robert E.: Cleveland State University Alumni Association Outstanding Engineer Award recipient, E1110 [26JN]

Bradbury, Ray: National Book Foundation lifetime achievement award recipient, E2093 [14NO]

Brooklyn Polish American Home, Inc.: anniversary, E488 [4AP]

Business and industry: establish a statute of repose for durable goods (H.R. 2005), H174 [2FE]

Campbell, Jane L.: Governing Magazine Public Official of the Year award recipient, E2094 [14NO]

———Jewish National Fund (organization) Tree of Life honoree, E1412 [6SE]

Capers, Jean Murrell: Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation Life Achievement Award recipient, E1246 [14JY]

China, People's Republic of: make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free emigration and improved human rights conditions (H.J. Res. 103), H6407 [18JY]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), H3156, H3157 [16MY], H3183 [17MY], H3515 [22MY], H3534, H3608, H3637, H3640, H3641, H3642 [23MY]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), consideration (H. Res. 510), H3655 [24MY]

———tribute to Shaolin Performing Group, E1166 [30JN]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of Holy Name Parish, E1468 [13SE]

———anniversary of Lake Erie Nature and Science Center, E935 [9JN]

———anniversary of Lesbian/Gay Community Service Center, E1725 [10OC]

———anniversary of St. Procop Ladies' Guild, E1467 [13SE]

———anniversary of Sts. Philip & James Church, E1479 [14SE]

———Cleveland Hopkins International Airport improvements and expansion, H1023 [15MR]

———Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum recognition of ``UPBEAT'' (television program), E550 [12AP]

———tribute to Ancient Order of Hibernians and Ladies' Ancient Order of Hibernians, E274 [9MR]

———tribute to Cleveland Orchestra, E1637 [2OC]

———tribute to St. Michael's Hospital, E1217 [13JY]

———tribute to Student Environmental Congress, E1010 [14JN]

———tribute to ``The Great Hunger'' memorial, E1518 [18SE]

———tribute to United Irish Societies St. Patrick's Day Parade honorees, E274 [9MR]

Coast Guard: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 372), H6900 [25JY]

Cornucopia, Inc.: anniversary, E1012 [14JN]

Denihan, William: Cleveland State University Alumni Award for Civic Achievement recipient, E1117 [26JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: senior citizen meal programs funding through reductions in Food for Peace Program, H5590 [29JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4205), H3263 [17MY], H3315, H3356, H3395 [18MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4205), consideration (H. Res. 503), H3190 [17MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4205), motion to instruct conferees, H7061 [26JY]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 4425), H3073 [16MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 4576), H3993, H3999, H4000, H4001 [7JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 4576), conference report, H6535 [19JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 4576), consideration (H. Res. 514), H3967 [7JN]

———military health care programs funding through reductions in the national missile defense system, H3999, H4000, H4001 [7JN]

———TRICARE senior pharmacy program funding through reductions in the national missile defense system, H3993 [7JN]

Dept. of Energy: National Ignition Facility funding, H5275, H5276 [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: Federal Prison System salaries and expenses funding reductions relative to INS use of secret evidence in the detention of certain non-citizens, E1121 [26JN]

———transfer of appropriations from other Federal departments and agencies to fund litigation against tobacco industry, H4646 [19JN]

Dept. of Labor: job training programs funding, H4074 [8JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4578), H4448, H4451 [14JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: require report to Congress on the IMF and World Bank advocacy of privatization, deregulation, and trade liberalization, H6635, H6636 [20JY]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4871), H6635, H6636, H6682, H6691 [20JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4690), E1121 [26JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4577), H4074, H4102 [8JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 4577), consideration (H. Res. 518), H4051 [8JN]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4635), H4646 [19JN], H4839, H4852 [21JN]

DIRVA (Lithuanian-American publication): anniversary, E1730 [10OC]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4733), H5275, H5276 [27JN]

EPA: limit funding for activities included in the Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions prior to implementation, H4839 [21JN]

FAA: reauthorizing programs (H.R. 1000), conference report, H1023 [15MR]

Falat, Diana M.: National Scholastic Art Exhibition Gold Key Award recipient, E1028 [15JN]

FDA: assessment of allergenicity of genetically engineered foods, H5594, H5595, H5596 [29JN]

———prohibit funding to vaccine-related advisory committees that grant conflicts of interest waivers, H5778 [11JY]

———testing and recall of genetically engineered livestock feed sold for human consumption, H7741 [19SE]

Federal contracts: prohibit implementation of proposed contractor responsibility amendments to Federal acquisition regulations, H6682 [20JY]

Food: require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material, H5782 [11JY]

Food industry: safety of genetically engineered foods (H.R. 3883), E2054 [1NO], E2072 [2NO]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4811), H6002, H6003 [13JY], E1273 [19JY]

Foreign policy: provide bilateral debt relief to heavily indebted poor countries, E1273 [19JY]

Foreign trade: temporarily modify certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws (H.R. 4868), H6924 [25JY], E1919 [25OC]

GAO: require report to Congress on agency regulatory actions (H.R. 4924), H6854 [25JY]

———require report to Congress on agency regulatory actions (S. 1198), H8709 [3OC]

Garfield Heights, OH: tribute to opening of Polish National Alliance building, E1880 [23OC]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: observance, E406 [23MR]

Gries, Robert W.: Greater Cleveland Knights of Columbus Luncheon Club Catholic Man of the Year award recipient, E1672 [4OC]

Health: ethical standards of health care facilities and medical corporations, E1269 [19JY]

———limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information, E1272 [19JY]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, E490 [4AP]

Income: increase minimum wage and provide tax benefits for small businesses (H.R. 3081), consideration (H. Res. 434), H778 [9MR]

India: independence anniversary, E46 [1FE]

IRS: enforce pension age discrimination laws relative to conversion of defined benefit plans to cash balance plans, H6691 [20JY]

Kaskey, Jacob: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Ohio, E401 [23MR]

Kevesdy, Mark K.: Cleveland State University Alumni Emerging Leadership Award recipient, E1116 [26JN]

Kosovo: prohibit funding for deployment of U.S. Armed Forces after a set date unless authorized by law and condition current funding on certification that European countries live up to prior commitments, H3263 [17MY]

———prohibit funding to Kosovo Protection Corps, H6002, H6003 [13JY]

Lachvayder, Judy: Ashland, Inc., Ohio Teacher Achievement Award recipient, E191 [29FE]

Ladanyi, Dezso J.: Cleveland State University Alumni Association Lifetime Leadership Award recipient, E1111 [26JN]

Lakewood, OH: observance of National Walk Our Children to School Day, E1662 [4OC]

———tribute to North Coast Health Ministry, E2194 [15DE]

———tribute to St. Edward High School wrestling team, E489 [4AP]

Lick, Fred, Jr.: Cleveland State University Alumni Association Lifetime Leadership Award recipient, E1112 [26JN]

Make-A-Wish Foundation: tribute, E1997 [28OC]

Mastandrea, James: Cleveland State University George B. Davis service award recipient, E1114 [26JN]

Medicare: coverage of outpatient prescription drugs, H580 [1MR]

———expand and make permanent the subvention demonstration project for military retirees and dependents, H7061 [26JY]

———reductions in prescription drug prices, H580 [1MR]

Middleburg Heights, OH: anniversary of Southland YWCA, E1400 [6SE]

Minimum wage: level (H.R. 3846), consideration (H. Res. 434), H778 [9MR]

Moldova: treatment and prosecution of Christian Democratic Popular Front members, E751 [17MY]

Motorola, Inc.: investment in People's Republic of China relative to permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization, H3534 [23MY]

NASA: tribute to Advanced Communications Technology Satellite project, E680 [9MY]

National Appreciation Day for Catholic Schools: observance, E57 [2FE]

National security: military readiness of U.S. forces, H3190 [17MY]

———national missile defense system, H3073 [16MY], H3312, H3395 [18MY], H3967 [7JN], H6535 [19JY], H7061 [26JY]

NATO: environmental impact of airstrikes on Serbia and Montenegro, E1314 [25JY]

North Olmsted, OH: anniversary of North Olmsted Municipal Bus Line, E2133 [6DE]

———tribute to North Olmsted High School marching band, E516 [6AP]

Nuclear energy: storage of spent nuclear fuel pending completion of the nuclear waste repository (S. 1287), consideration (H. Res. 444), H1180 [22MR]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: require changes in the bloodborne pathogens standard (H.R. 5178), H8680 [3OC]

Ohio: anniversary of Ohio State Fire Marshal's Office, E374 [22MR]

———anniversary of PTA, E2022 [30OC]

———constitutionality of State motto (H. Res. 494), H5185 [27JN]

———tribute to 10th Congressional District Youth Congress, E1381 [27JY]

Ohio Junior Classical League: tribute, E483 [4AP]

OSHA: implementation of ergonomic regulations, H4051, H4102 [8JN]

Palko, George: Cleveland State University Alumni Emerging Leadership Award recipient, E1117 [26JN]

Parmadale (organization): anniversary, E1480 [14SE]

Peace: international peace efforts, E1062 [20JN]

Philippine American Society of Ohio: tribute, E4 [24JA]

Philippine Nurses Association of America: tribute to Ohio chapter, E645 [4MY]

Product safety: promote new and revised toxicological tests that protect human, animal, and environmental health while reducing need for animal testing (H.R. 4281), E1967 [28OC]

Puerto Rico: observance of Constitution Day, E1405 [6SE]

Randle, Bill: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Achievement in Radio Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E3 [24JA]

Russian American Cultural Society of Cleveland: anniversary, E2086 [13NO]

Russo, Basil M.: Italian Sons and Daughters of America (organization) Italian Man of the Year award recipient, E1331 [27JY]

Sherrill's Bakery: tribute, E412 [23MR]

Small business: protect from litigation excesses and limit product liability of non-manufacturer product sellers (H.R. 2366), H466 [16FE]

Small Business Innovation Research Program: extend authorization (H.R. 2392), E1664 [4OC]

Social Security Act: anniversary, E1378 [27JY]

Space policy: space station program funding, H4852 [21JN]

St. Augustine, OH: anniversary of St. Augustine Academy, E1403 [6SE]

Stryker, Kristin: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Ohio, E400 [23MR]

Surplus Government property: clarify authority for the transfer of Dept. of Defense equipment to law enforcement agencies, H3315 [18MY]

Taxation: adoption of windfall profits tax on oil companies relative to gasoline price levels, H4681 [20JN]

———repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications services (H.R. 3916), E922 [9JN]

———repeal the exclusion of certain income of foreign sales corporations (H.R. 4986), E1465 [13SE]

Thellmann, Edward L.: Cleveland State University Civic Leadership Award recipient, E1114 [26JN]

Tolliver, Stanley E., Sr.: NAACP Freedom Award recipient, E1286 [21JY]

Treaties and agreements: Antiballistic Missile Treaty, H2020 [11AP]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: require a report on genetically engineered fish, H4448, H4451 [14JN]

Ukrainian-American Youth Association: anniversary, E1664 [4OC]

Veterans: require employers to give employees who are members of reserve components leave of absence to participate in an honor guard for veterans' funerals (H.R. 284), H8634 [3OC]

Votes: position on missed, E273 [9MR], E460 [30MR]

Westlake, OH: opening of St. John West Shore Hospital Cardiac & Critical Care Pavilion and the Rainbow RapidCare Program, E1285 [21JY]

William G. Mather (vessel): anniversary of launching, E678 [9MY]

World Trade Organization: withdraw U.S. membership and funding (H.J. Res. 90), H4799 [21JN]

Zone, Michael and Mary and family: Cleveland, OH, Mount Carmel West Neighborhood Social Club and Archives Giuseppe T. Focca Award recipients, E1621 [28SE]

Reports

Conditioning Debt Relief on Adjustment—Creating the Conditions for More Indebtedness: Development Group for Alternative Policies (organization), H6640 [20JY]

Environmental Aspects of Yugoslav Reconstruction—NATO Ecocide in Serbia: Vojin Joksimovich, Harvard University, E1314-E1317 [25JY]

Environmental Consequences of the IMF's Lending Policies: Friends of the Earth (organization), H6641 [20JY]

On the Wrong Track—A Summary Assessment of IMF Interventions in Selected Countries: Preamble Center (organization), H6639 [20JY]

Testimonies

Peacekeeping Operations in Kosovo Appropriations: by, E504 [6AP]

St. Michael's Hospital Bankruptcy Proceedings: by, E1217 [13JY]

Tributes

Akinyele, Peter, E2022 [30OC]

Anderson, Lisa M., E1333 [27JY]

Baco, John, E1202 [11JY]

Baeppler, Gregory, E204 [1MR]

Bartoszek, Joseph A., E1413 [6SE]

Boland, Sean, E640 [4MY]

Brown, Kenneth E., E1119 [26JN]

Brown, William J., E21 [27JA]

Cestaric, Rita, E1665 [4OC]

Como, Perry, E637 [4MY]

Corrigan, Eddie, E581 [13AP]

Cummings, Claude W., E1857 [19OC]

Drake, Grace L., E2132 [6DE]

Fields, Wilmer (Red), E1375 [27JY]

Frederico, Anthony, E1163 [30JN]

Gambatese, William J., E1286 [21JY]

George, Minor, E1256 [18JY]

Gonzalez, Henry B., E2153 [7DE]

Gresky, Dave, E1205 [11JY]

Groza, Lou, E2131 [6DE]

Holan, Emily L., E1120 [26JN]

Hussain, Munawar, E1998 [28OC]

Jelepis, Tom, E1204 [11JY]

Karabinus, Theodore, E120 [10FE]

Keller, Gerald, E45 [1FE]

Leon, Wayne A., E1152 [29JN]

Lobas, Mathew, E1557 [21SE]

Lovano, Rose Marie, E1399 [6SE]

Madzelonka, Joseph, E4 [24JA]

Manzatt, Russell, E2 [24JA]

Mathur, Raj, E2138 [6DE]

Mitrik, Karol, E1414 [6SE]

Molitoris, Jolene, E2190 [15DE]

Moriarty, Michael, E205 [1MR]

Morillas, Sally, E1821 [18OC]

Navarro, Emilio (Milito), E1375 [27JY]

Olsen, Joan, E2088 [13NO]

O'Malley, Margaret, E203 [1MR]

Petro, Jim, E1428 [7SE]

Pilla, Anthony M., E2131 [6DE]

Pope John Paul II, E781 [19MY]

Pramukh Swami Maharaj, E1750 [12OC]

Ptaszek, Mary A., E1397 [6SE]

Reiner, Carl, E2015 [28OC]

Rogozinski, Elmer W., E926 [9JN]

Romansky, Joseph A., E1470 [13SE]

Schenkelburg, Edwin J., E2 [24JA]

Scott, Jane, E375 [22MR]

Sellers, Kym, E1287 [21JY]

Senquiz, William, E1129 [28JN]

Short, Thomas, E2199 [15DE]

Sikes, Michelle, E1205 [11JY]

Simon, Jeanne, E584 [13AP]

Sinagra, Grace F., E2135 [6DE]

Smith, Eugene, E1375 [27JY]

Spero, Herman, E550 [12AP]

Stassinopoulos, Elli, E1402 [6SE]

Steele, Marcus, E1826 [19OC]

Stewart, Joseph A., Sr., E1 [24JA]

Strommen, Robert T., E859 [25MY]

Sustar, Roger J., E48 [1FE]

Sylvester, Marc, E1206 [11JY]

Takacs, Joseph, E1398, E1413 [6SE]

Tezie, William F., E1496 [14SE]

Trebar, Lou, E931 [9JN]

Trigilio, Gaetano (Thomas), E5 [24JA]

Vadini, Dennis J., E486 [4AP]

Van Ummerson, Claire A., E2095 [14NO]

Vento, Bruce F., E1752 [12OC]

Vest, Christine, E1877 [23OC]

Walker, Thomas, E3 [24JA]

Walters, Farah M., E1790 [13OC]

Whitmore, Olive, E1204 [11JY]

Woods, Tiger, E1130 [28JN]