FOREIGN COUNTRIES

Addresses

Africa's Role in the World Movement for Democracy: Carl Gershman, National Endowment for Democracy, E1953-E1955 [26OC]

Challenges and Opportunities in Africa: Richard T. McCormack, E2195-E2198 [15DE]

Economic and Political Development in Kazakhstan: Akezhan Kazhegeldin, S389-S392 [7FE]

European Security and Defense Policy: Christopher Meyer, S11345 [29OC]

———Francois Bujon de l'Estang, French Ambassador to the U.S., S11346 [29OC]

———Jurgen Chrobog, S11345 [29OC]

Fighting Denial of the Armenian Genocide: Van Z. Krikorian, Armenian Assembly of America, H11529-H11532 [30OC]

Free and Fair Elections in Burma: Madeline Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, E809 [23MY]

Importance of Diplomacy in the Economic, Trade, and Financial Arenas: Stuart E. Eizenstat, Dept. of the Treasury, E69 [7FE]

Importance of International Education: Henry Kaufman, Institute of International Education, E582 [13AP]

Inauguration as President of the Republic of China: Chen Shui-bian, E1045-E1047 [19JN]

Joint Meeting of Congress: Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Prime Minister of India, H7580 [14SE]

Lessons Learned—The Cost of Conducting Foreign Policy on the Cheap: William Lane, USA*Engage (organization), S7383 [20JY]

Meeting of Kurchatov Institute's Scientific Society With U.S. Congressmen: Yevgeny Velikhov, H28 [27JA]

New Imperialism—The Attack on World Tax Havens: Robert E. Bauman, E1868 [19OC]

President Clinton's Trip to South Asia: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, E316-E318 [15MR]

Spain's Relationship With the U.S.: King Juan Carlos (Spain), S793 [24FE]

Tribute to Fairfax County, VA, Urban Search and Rescue Team: William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S6111 [29JN]

U.S. Policy on Israel: Vice President Gore, E851 [25MY]

U.S.-U.N. Relations: Senator Helms, S70-S72 [26JA]

Which Way Russia? Chechnya Is the Test: Strobe Talbott, Dept. of State, E41 [1FE]

Amendments

American Institute in Taiwan: construction funding for a facility in the Republic of China (H.R. 3707), S3270 [2MY], H3397 [18MY]

Argentina: condemn terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires and urge Argentine Government to punish those responsible (S. Res. 329), S7250, S7280 [19JY]

Burma: recognize anniversary of free and fair elections and improve democratic and human rights (S. Con. Res. 113), S7282 [19JY]

Business and industry: provide assistance to microenterprises in developing countries (H.R. 1143), S9761 [3OC], H8886 [5OC]

China, Republic of: assist in enhancement of security (H.R. 1838), H110 [1FE]

Export Administration Act: increase penalties for violations (H.R. 5239), S10261, S10266 [11OC], H11575 [30OC]

Fishermen's Protective Act: extend reimbursement period for owners of U.S. fishing vessels for costs incurred from seizure and detention by a foreign country (H.R. 1651), S5769, S5770, S5815 [26JN], S11019 [25OC], H6855 [25JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4811), S7121 [18JY], H5738 [10JY], H5843, H5844, H5845 [11JY], H5904, H5924, H5926, H5933, H5939, H5941, H5943, H5945, H5946, H5947, H5948, H5950, H5951, H5956, H5957, H5958, H5959 [12JY], H5962, H5980, H5983, H5997, H5999, H6002, H6004, H6006, H6007, H6009, H6011, H6015, H6016 [13JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 4811), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 647), H10823 [25OC]

———making appropriations (S. 1234), S3894 [11MY], S4136 [18MY]

———making appropriations (S. 2522), S4209 [18MY], S4491 [25MY], S5446, S5447, S5471, S5474, S5475 [20JN], S5483, S5484, S5485, S5493, S5508, S5510, S5511, S5515, S5520, S5521, S5527, S5528, S5530, S5531, S5532, S5533, S5534, S5563, S5564, S5565, S5566, S5567, S5568, S5569, S5570, S5571, S5572, S5573, S5574, S5575, S5576, S5578, S5579 [21JN], S5609, S5610, S5611, S5612, S5613, S5614 [22JN]

Foreign policy: reduce, suspend, or terminate certain assistance to countries engaged in oil price fixing to the detriment of the U.S. economy (H.R. 3822), H1123 [20MR], H1164, H1165, H1166, H1167, H1172, H1173 [21MR], H1231, H1232, H1234, H1235, H1236, H1242 [22MR]

———reduce, suspend, or terminate certain assistance to countries engaged in oil price fixing to the detriment of the U.S. economy (H.R. 3822), consideration (H. Res. 445), H1208 [22MR]

Foreign trade: provide export control authority (S. 1712), S1272, S1328 [8MR]

Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption: implementation (H.R. 2909), S7932 [27JY], H7690, H7695 [18SE]

Human rights: combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), S7938, S7944 [27JY]

Immigration: increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and expand education and training opportunities for U.S. students and workers (S. 2045), S9026, S9037, S9039, S9042, S9045 [22SE], S9202, S9205 [25SE], S9220, S9272, S9273, S9276, S9279, S9281, S9284, S9287, S9289, S9290, S9293, S9297, S9299, S9302, S9305, S9308, S9310, S9313 [26SE], S9481, S9484, S9502, S9504, S9505, S9507, S9508, S9509, S9510, S9511, S9512, S9513, S9514, S9515, S9517, S9519, S9526 [28SE]

———waive naturalization requirement to take oath of renunciation and allegiance for certain disabled or impaired applicants (S. 2812), S10843 [19OC]

Railroads: establish a bilateral U.S. and Canadian commission to study the feasibility of connecting the continental rail system to Alaska through Canada (S. 2253), S10543 [13OC]

Senate: return of certain treaties to the President (S. Res. 267), S10469, S10499 [12OC]

Taxation: repeal the exclusion of certain income of foreign sales corporations (H.R. 4986), S11451, S11497 [1NO], H11881 [14NO]

Terrorism: enhance efforts to deter, prevent, thwart, and respond to international acts of terrorism against U.S. nationals and interests (S. 3205), S11538 [14NO]

Zimbabwe: condemn violence, breakdown of rule of law, and troubled pre-election period (H. Res. 500), H4654 [19JN]

———restrict assistance until certain conditions are satisfied and support democratic and economic transition (S. 2677), S5751 [23JN]

Analyses

Immigration and Naturalization Service Data Management Improvement Act (H.R. 4489), H3571 [23MY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 3244, Trafficking Victims Protection Act, S7781 [27JY], H7631 [14SE]

———H.R. 4811, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S7142 [18JY], H10450 [19OC]

———H.R. 4919, Defense and Security Assistance Act, H7743 [19SE]

———S. 761, Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, H489 [16FE]

———S. 2901, Security Assistance Act, S8241 [7SE]

Articles and editorials

Afraid of the Truth, S10396 [12OC]

American Model for Kazakhs, E470 [30MR]

Austria Escapes Censure by Ending Secret Accounts, H4612 [19JN]

Baghdad Restraint Revisited, E1536 [20SE]

Battle for Belarus, S10790 [19OC]

Belarus Police Crack Down on Protest, S1973 [30MR]

Betrayal at the U.N., S10396 [12OC]

Beware Plausible Protectionists, S8542 [14SE]

Buffering Oil Prices, S547 [9FE]

Bush Takes Unwise Step Away From Peacekeeping, S10955 [25OC]

Camp Meeting Celebrates the Vision of a Hindu India, E1952 [26OC]

China Warns Against More U.S.-Taiwan Military Cooperation, H107 [1FE]

Congress Needs To Arm Taiwan, E1083 [22JN]

Cultural Diversity Reflects Gains in Kazakhstani Democracy, E449 [30MR]

Dining With Dictators—White House Fetes Kazakh President, E192 [29FE]

Discrimination Disguised as Free Trade, E2076 [3NO]

DOE Sends Report to Congress Analyzing Costs, Benefits of Regional Oil Product Reserve, S546 [9FE]

DPRK Secret Underground Facility Producing Uranium, S5448 [20JN]

Dutch State To Slash KPN Stake, S7429 [21JY]

E. Timor Panel Blamed Army for Atrocities, S194 [1FE]

East Timorese Refugees Face New Threat, E576 [13AP]

For Clinton's Last Act, E2219 [15DE]

Forgotten Republics, E470 [30MR]

`Give Peace a Chance'—While the Fools Fight On, E1062 [20JN]

Goodbye to Fiji, S7529 [25JY]

Gore's Hidden Weakness—Foreign Policy, S11073 [26OC]

Guess Who's Back, S7148 [18JY]

How To Create a Skilled-Labor Shortage, S9371 [27SE]

If the Shoe Fits, EU Should Wear It, E2210 [15DE]

Image and Reality in Russia, E1832 [19OC]

In the Heart of Darkness, E2206 [15DE]

India's Unwired Villages Mired in the Distant Past, S2463 [10AP]

Israeli Settlements Undermine Chance for Peace in Middle East, H3152 [16MY]

Israel's Restraint, E2023 [30OC]

Justice for Timor, S194 [1FE]

Kazakhstani President Suspects Terrorism Aimed at Oil Exports, E450 [30MR]

Libya Thaw, S2639 [12AP]

Missionaries—Clerics Kidnapped, Churches Burned in China, H107 [1FE]

More Words Than Deeds on Kazakhstan?, E1718 [6OC], E1765 [12OC]

Moscow Takes Step To Ease U.S. Fears on Plutonium Use, S487 [8FE]

National Exile Warns of Extremist Threat in Kazakhstan, S392 [7FE]

Nazarbayev Slaps U.S. State Department Report on Kazakhstan, E450 [30MR]

Near Clinton's India Visit, Violence Flares in Kashmir, E370 [21MR], E484 [4AP]

New Laos Policy Urged, E2214 [15DE]

No Militants in the Council of Khalistan, E1696 [6OC], E1846 [19OC]

No Time for a Balkan Exit, S10955 [25OC]

Oil From Reserve in High Demand—Bidders Grab 30 Million Barrels, S9917 [5OC]

One Percent Solution—Shirking the Cost of World Leadership, S9184-S9187 [25SE]

Path to Putin, S2555 [12AP]

Politics of Aid, E355 [21MR]

Pushing Peace in Sri Lanka, E708 [11MY]

Questioning the Labor Shortage, E1454 [13SE]

Question—Should Population Control Be a Priority for the Third World? Yes—Vanishing Forests and Widespread Famines are Signs of Crisis in Many Nations, E357 [21MR]

Raising the Technology Curtain—China's Burgeoning High-Tech Sector Is Squeezing Out U.S. Imports, S8397 [12SE]

Rights Group Reports Massacre in Chechnya, S709 [23FE]

Risking NATO, S10955 [25OC]

Risky Policy on N. Korea, E564 [13AP]

Scholar Back in U.S. After China Detention, S134 [31JA]

Shift of Philips Jobs Officially Scheduled, H4811 [21JN]

South America Has Suffered From White House Neglect, E1795 [13OC]

Stealthy Shift on Libya, S2638 [12AP]

Steel's Deal, H4796 [21JN]

Still Wanted, S2868 [25AP]

Stolen Children, S3683 [9MY]

Stumbling Efforts in East Timor, H2470 [3MY]

Tax Analysts Special Report—Foreign Sales Corporation Beneficiaries—A Profile, E1535 [20SE]

Tbilisi. In Palermo for Lessons of Lawfulness, S6830 [14JY]

35 Massacred in Sikh Town in Kashmir, E484 [4AP], E370 [21MR]

To Colombians, He Is the War on Drugs, E657 [4MY]

Tobacco Exports Get Aid in Bill Set for House Vote, H7427 [12SE]

Traffickers' New Cargo—Naive Slavic Women, S10164-S10166 [11OC]

Trouble With Exhilaration—Kostunica, Then, E1814 [17OC]

Troubled Trip to Pakistan, H736 [8MR]

Turkish Region Recalls Massacre of Armenians—But Many Deny Violence of 1915, H2972 [15MY]

Two Churches Hit With Bomb Attacks in India, E1332 [27JY]

U.S., EU Risk Trade War Over Export Tax Shelters—Europe Is Likely To Seek the WTO's Permission To Levy Punitive Tariffs, H7429 [12SE]

Unmaking of Americans, S3813 [10MY]

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

What's So Great About Canada's Medical System?, E1460 [13SE]

Why Europe Would Like Haider To Disappear, E146 [15FE]

World of Problems, S2561 [12AP]

Bills and resolutions

Abbas, Mohammed: extradition to the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 329), H3474 [19MY]

Africa: efforts to avert drought and famine (see H. Con. Res. 316), H2511 [3MY]

Agriculture: prohibit products containing dry ultra-filtered milk or casein from being labeled domestic natural cheese (see S. 2630), S4459 [25MY] (see H.R. 4652), H4484 [14JN]

Alliance for Reform and Democracy in Asia: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 432), H10473 [19OC]

American Institute in Taiwan: construction funding for a facility in the Republic of China (see H.R. 3707), H572 [29FE]

Animals: conservation of great apes (see H.R. 4320), H2338 [13AP]

Argentina: condemn terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires and urge Argentine Government to punish those responsible (see S. Res. 329), S6015 [28JN] (see H. Res. 531), H5084 [23JN]

———resolution of Buenos Aires Yoga School investigation (see H. Res. 622), H9767 [11OC]

Armed Forces: require certain information from the President before certain deployments (see S. 2851), S6574 [12JY]

Arms control: expand and enhance U.S. efforts in the Russian nuclear complex to expedite containment of nuclear expertise that presents a proliferation threat (see S. 2492), S3192 [1MY]

Asphalt Commander (vessel): permit placement under a foreign registry (see H.R. 5629), H11842 [3NO]

Austria: boycott relative to inclusion of extremist party in coalition Government (see H. Res. 417), H254 [8FE]

———inclusion of extremist party in coalition Government (see H. Res. 429), H632 [1MR]

Aviation: prohibit operation of supersonic transport category aircraft in the U.S. that do not comply with certain noise levels (see H.R. 4092), H1405 [23MR]

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 S. Con. Res. 122), S5107 [14JN] (see H. Con. Res. 367), H5655 [29JN]

Belarus: condemn human rights violations and undemocratic elections and provide for full accounting of the disappearance and release of opposition leaders (see S. Con. Res. 153), S10801 [19OC] (see H. Con. Res. 433), H10534 [23OC]

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

Benin: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 361), H5036 [22JN]

Broadcasting: expand and enhance U.S. international broadcasting operations around the world (see H.R. 4440), H2966 [11MY] (see H.R. 4454), H3049 [15MY]

Broadcasting Board of Governors: establish new international television service that effectively represents the U.S. and its policies (see S. 1856), S6574 [12JY]

———make archival materials of the Africa Division of the VOA available to the Institute for Media Development (see S. 2682), S4564 [6JN] (see H.R. 4587), H3924 [6JN]

Burma: recognize anniversary of free and fair elections and improve democratic and human rights (see S. Con. Res. 113), S4014 [16MY] (see H. Con. Res. 328), H3172 [16MY]

Burundi: encourage continuation of peace process and commend all who contributed to power sharing agreement (see H. Res. 660), H11446 [27OC]

Business and industry: increase fees charged to employers who are petitioners for the employment of H-1B non-immigrant workers (see H.R. 5362), H8735 [3OC]

———require countries receiving foreign assistance engage in fair business practices (see H.R. 4697), H4783 [20JN]

Census: conduct an interim census of Americans abroad and require such individuals to be included in future decennial censuses (see H.R. 3649), H373 [14FE]

———funding for the planning of a special census of U.S. citizens living abroad (see H.R. 4568), H3868 [25MY]

Children and youth: recognize the rights of grandparents in cases of abduction of children by family members to foreign countries (see S. 2710), S4922 [9JN]

China, People's Republic of: release of Rebiya Kadeer, Ablikim Abdyirim, and Kahriman Abdukirim (see S. Con. Res. 81), S613 [10FE] (see S. Res. 252), S285 [2FE] (see H. Con. Res. 249), H341 [10FE]

———release of Yongyi Song and legal system reform (see S. Con. Res. 78), S86 [26JA]

China, Republic of: assist in enhancement of security (H.R. 1838), consideration (see H. Res. 408), H89 [31JA]

———congratulations on elections and reaffirmation of U.S. commitment to security and democracy (see S. Con. Res. 99), S1815 [28MR] (see H. Con. Res. 292), H1284 [22MR]

———high-level visits by Taiwanese officials to the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 140), S9466 [28SE] (see H. Con. Res. 401), H7651 [14SE]

Civil liberties: condemn Western European countries that violate international agreements relative to freedom of individuals to profess and practice certain religious beliefs (see H. Res. 588), H7991 [21SE]

Cole (U.S.S.): terrorist attack on Navy destroyer in Yemen (see S. Res. 378, 379), S10716 [18OC] (see H. Con. Res. 441), H11879 [13NO] (see H. Res. 631), H10036 [17OC]

Computers: prohibit gambling on the Internet (see H.R. 5020), H7207 [27JY]

Congressional Trade Office: establish (see S. 2226), S1391 [9MR]

Corporations: support and adhere to the Global Sullivan Principles of Corporate Social Responsibility (see S. Res. 290), S2617 [12AP]

Court of International Trade: review certain determinations of binational panels under NAFTA (see S. 3216), S10716 [18OC] (see H.R. 5469), H9900 [12OC]

Crime: combat international money laundering (see H.R. 3886), H920 [9MR]

Cuba: encourage release of political prisoners (see H. Con. Res. 430), H10473 [19OC]

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

Customs Service: merchandise importation procedures (see H.R. 4337), H2339 [13AP]

———technical corrections to regulations on goods bearing foreign owned trademarks or trade names (see S. 2359), S2233 [5AP] (see H.R. 4816), H5736 [10JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: agricultural trade programs funding (see H.R. 3593), H254 [8FE]

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 S. 2047), S538 [9FE] (see H.R. 3608), H278 [9FE]

———draw down and sale of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve relative to anticompetitive activities (see H.R. 3533), H48 (see H.R. 3543), H49 [27JA]

———require report on readiness of heating oil and propane industries to respond to rises in prices due to anticompetitive activity, shortage, or extreme winter weather (see S. 2072), S613 [10FE] (see H.R. 3662), H454 [15FE]

———treatment of Strategic Petroleum Reserve relative to anticompetitive activities (see S. Con. Res. 88), S1118 [2MR] (see H. Con. Res. 267), H756 [8MR] (see H. Con. Res. 291), H1163 [21MR]

Dept. of Justice: appointment of an independent counsel to investigate whether officials from the People's Republic of China tried to illegally influence the 1996 Presidential election (see H.R. 5161), H7502 [12SE]

———establish an office to monitor acts of international terrorism alleged to have been committed by Palestinian individuals or organizations (see H.R. 5500), H10472 [19OC]

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

Dept. of State: accept endowment contributions for educational and cultural international exchange programs and allow designation of such programs in recognition of the contributions (see H.R. 3913), H996 [14MR]

———establish undergraduate grant program to assist certain U.S. students to pursue studies at foreign institutions of higher education (see S. 3076), S8823 [20SE] (see H.R. 4528), H3812 [24MY]

———provide appropriate training of Foreign Service officers and other executive branch employees in issues related to democracy and human rights (see H. Res. 606), H8735 [3OC]

———provide rewards for information relative to serious violations of international law in Rwanda (see S. 2460), S2865 [25AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: instruct the IMF to oppose loans to countries restricting oil production to the detriment of the U.S. economy (see H.R. 4102), H1476 [28MR]

———produce certain security documents at the request of foreign governments or States or any political subdivision thereof, on a reimbursable basis (see H.R. 4096), H1476 [28MR]

Dept. of Transportation: delay implementation of NAFTA provisions that allow access for Mexican trucks to U.S. roads (see H. Res. 602), H8468 [28SE]

Diseases: address the issue of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Africa, Asia, and Latin America (see S. 2032), S328 [3FE] (see H.R. 4038), H1162 [21MR]

———authorizing appropriations for international HIV/AIDS control efforts (see S. 2026), S285 [2FE] (see H.R. 4140), H1628 [30MR]

———international tuberculosis control (see S. 2643), S4460 [25MY] (see H.R. 4057), H1284 [22MR]

Drugs: discrepancy in prescription drug prices between U.S. and foreign countries (see H. Res. 477), H2340 [13AP]

———extend interstate price discrimination prohibitions to foreign commerce relative to the discrepancy in prescription drug prices between U.S. and foreign countries (see S. 2464), S2940 [26AP] (see H.R. 4869), H6469 [18JY]

———require the U.S. Trade Representative to enter into negotiations to eliminate price controls imposed by certain foreign countries on prescription drugs (see S. 2466), S2940 [26AP] (see H.R. 4764), H5240 [27JN]

Ecology and environment: encourage cross-border cooperation and environmental cleanup in Northern Europe (see H.R. 4249), H2238 [12AP]

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

Education: establish international education policy (see H. Con. Res. 342), H3868 [25MY]

Egypt: limit assistance under the Foreign Military Financing Program (see H.R. 4233), H2121 [11AP]

———provide a timely and open judicial appeal for Shaiboub William Arsel and complete an independent investigation of police brutality in Al-Kosheh (see S. Res. 367), S9945 [5OC]

Employment: 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]

———require U.S. nationals that employ individuals in a foreign country to provide full transparency and disclosure in all their operations (see H.R. 5492), H10256 [18OC]

Europe: authorize assistance to southeastern European countries, but only democratization aid to Serbia and Montenegro, and require equitable burdensharing in the region (see H.R. 4053), H1284 [22MR]

Export Administration Act: increase penalties for violations (see H.R. 5239), H7990 [21SE]

Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering: support for the task force and the public identification of noncooperative jurisdictions in combating international money laundering (see H. Res. 495), H2606 [4MY]

Fish and fishing: improve conservation and management of sharks and prohibit practice of shark-finning (see S. 2831), S6121 [29JN]

———improve fishery management and enforcement, and fisheries data collection, research, and assessment (see S. 2973), S7840 [27JY]

Fishermen's Protective Act: extend reimbursement period for owners of U.S. fishing vessels for costs incurred from seizure and detention by a foreign country (H.R. 1651), concur with Senate amendment (see H. Res. 579), H7722 [18SE]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance for stockpiling and rapid transportation and distribution of shelf stable prepackaged foods (see H.R. 5224), H7932 [20SE]

———authorizing appropriations for security assistance (see S. 2901), S7393 [20JY]

———improve certain defense and security assistance programs and authorize the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign countries (see H.R. 4919), H6776 [24JY]

———improve certain defense and security assistance programs and authorize the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign countries (H.R. 4919), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 584), H7931 [20SE]

———improve certain defense and security assistance programs and authorize the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign countries (H.R. 4919), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 405), H7991 [21SE]

———increase availability of credit to microenterprises lacking full access to credit and establish a Microfinance Loan Facility (see S. 2844), S6473 [11JY]

———international family planning programs funding (see S. 2380), S2347 [6AP] (see H.R. 3634), H340 [10FE]

———make development assistance contingent on biannual certification of economic freedom in beneficiary countries (see S. 2861), S6677 [13JY]

———prohibit application of certain restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental and multilateral organizations (see H.R. 4211), H1957 [6AP]

———restrict assistance to countries with which the U.S. has an extradition treaty or is in negotiations to conclude an extradition treaty (see H.R. 4114), H1587 [29MR]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (see S. 2522), S3692 [9MY] (see H.R. 4811), H5736 [10JY] (see H.R. 5526), H10808 [24OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 4811), consideration (see H. Res. 546), H5842 [11JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 4811), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 647), H10808 [24OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 4811), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 436), H11194 [25OC]

Foreign policy: defend fundamental human rights to family, conscience, and life in international negotiations (see H. Res. 521), H4174 [9JN]

———encourage foreign countries to investigate and prosecute crimes committed in the name of family honor and to provide relief for victims (see S. Res. 327), S5663 [22JN] (see H. Con. Res. 362), H5036 [22JN]

———ensure appropriate understanding and sensitivity in responding to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide issues related to Armenian Genocide (see H. Res. 596), H8406 [27SE]

———ensure appropriate understanding and sensitivity in responding to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide issues related to Armenian Genocide (H. Res. 596), consideration (see H. Res. 625), H9766 [11OC]

———establish U.S. interests relative to antitrust lawsuits asserting the manipulation of energy supplies or prices (see H.R. 4731), H5083 [23JN]

———improve relations with India and intensify bilateral cooperation in the fight against terrorism (see H. Res. 572), H7502 [12SE]

———increase burdensharing for U.S. military presence in the Persian Gulf (see H.R. 4300), H2338 [13AP]

———make debt relief to heavily indebted poor countries contingent on democracy efforts and human rights reforms (see H.R. 5561), H11194 [25OC]

———make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (see S. 2778), S5663 [22JN] (see H.R. 5241), H7990 [21SE]

———promote economic development and stability in Southeastern Europe by providing countries in that region with additional trade benefits (see S. 2395), S2526 [11AP] (see H.R. 5416), H9504 [6OC]

———provide for international debt relief and strengthen anticorruption measures and accountability at international financial institutions (see S. 3129), S9466 [28SE]

———reduce, suspend, or terminate certain assistance to countries engaged in oil price fixing to the detriment of the U.S. economy (see S. 2182), S1173 [6MR] (see H.R. 3822), H641 [2MR]

———reduce, suspend, or terminate certain assistance to countries engaged in oil price fixing to the detriment of the U.S. economy (H.R. 3822), consideration (see H. Res. 445), H1162 [21MR]

———require certain actions relative to OPEC or any other cartel engaged in oil price fixing, production cutbacks, or other market-distorting practices (see H.R. 4732), H5083 [23JN]

Foreign trade: authorizing appropriations for technical assistance to promote trade anti-corruption measures (see S. 2382), S2438 [7AP]

———exempt certain small businesses from increased tariffs or other retaliatory measures against products of the European Union in response to its banana regime and treatment of imported meat (see H.R. 4478), H3308 [17MY]

———export controls on certain high-performance computers (see S. 2539), S3831 [10MY]

———extend trade adjustment assistance benefit period for adversely affected workers enrolled in training programs (see H.R. 4077), H1405 [23MR]

———improve procedures for restricting imports of archaeological and ethnological material (see H.R. 4372), H2511 [3MY]

———investigate and prevent the unreported importation of ginseng products into the U.S. (see S. Res. 348), S8105 [6SE]

———nullify State and local laws prohibiting or otherwise restricting economic activity with foreign countries (see H.R. 5534), H10808 [24OC]

———provide for reciprocal trade in textile and apparel goods between the U.S. and other countries (see H.R. 4465), H3172 [16MY]

———require country-of-origin labeling of all forms of ginseng (see S. 3005), S8104 [6SE]

———require country-of-origin marking on door hinges (see S. 3104), S9195 [25SE] (see H.R. 5353), H8617 [2OC]

Government: prohibit the acquisition of products produced by forced labor (see H. Con. Res. 308), H2339 [13AP]

———report on progress in developing infrastructure assurance strategies and Dept. of Defense role in implementing such strategies and detecting information warfare programs (see S. 2702), S4820 [8JN]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: compliance (see S. Con. Res. 98), S1671 [23MR] (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]

Helsinki Final Act: anniversary (see S.J. Res. 48), S4820 [8JN] (see H.J. Res. 100), H4120 [8JN]

Higher Education Act: improve integrity of Federal student loan programs relative to students at foreign institutions (see S. 3143), S9605 [2OC]

Horowitz, Michael: tribute for efforts to raise awareness about the human rights situation in Sudan (see H. Res. 421), H278 [9FE]

Human rights: combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (see S. 2414), S2616 [12AP] (see S. 2449), S2728 [13AP]

———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 613), H9010 [5OC]

———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), corrections in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 149), S10252 [11OC]

———violations against homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgendered individuals (see H. Con. Res. 259), H631 [1MR]

Hungary: anniversary of foundation as a state (see H. Con. Res. 297), H1674 [3AP] (see H. Con. Res. 400), H7651 [14SE]

IMF: oppose provision of resources or assistance to the Palestinian Authority until Israel and the Palestinian Authority have signed an agreement on borders and security arrangements (see H.R. 5470), H9900 [12OC]

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

———reform (see H.R. 3750), H573 [29FE]

Immigration: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (see S. 2599), S4190 [18MY] (see H.R. 4489), H3412 [18MY]

———extend status adjustment filing deadlines for certain Cuban, Nicaraguan, and Haitian nationals (see S. 2058), S612 [10FE]

———extend Visa Waiver Pilot Program (see H.R. 4269), H2336 [13AP]

———increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and expand education and training opportunities for U.S. students and workers (see S. 2045), S538 [9FE] (see H.R. 3814), H631 [1MR]

———make certain immigration consultant practices criminal offenses (see S. 3074), S8822 [20SE]

———provide H-1B nonimmigrant status to aliens without regard to certain limits if the U.S. employer seeking the alien's entry makes a scholarship contribution to an institution of higher education (see H.R. 5625), H11842 [3NO]

———provide permanent resident status for certain alien orphans physically present in the U.S. and provide for deferred enforced departure status for alien parents of certain children born in the U.S. (see H.R. 4359), H2410 [2MY]

———waive naturalization requirement to take oath of renunciation and allegiance for certain disabled or impaired applicants (see S. 2812), S6120 [29JN] (see H.R. 4838), H5955 [12JY]

India: allow U.S. soda ash exports equitable access to the Indian market (see S. Res. 350), S8291 [8SE]

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. 4319), H2338 [13AP] (see H.R. 4357), H2410 [2MY]

———prohibit military assistance relative to prosecution of those responsible for violence, return of displaced refugees, and human rights conditions in East Timor (see S. 2621), S4378 [24MY]

INS: provide for direct payment of information fees by foreign students under the Coordinated Interagency Partnership Regulating International Students Program (see H.R. 3732), H573 [29FE]

International economic relations: development and expansion of international economic assistance programs that utilize cooperatives and credit unions (see S. 3072), S8759 [19SE] (see H.R. 4673), H4590 [15JN]

———promote international monetary stability and share seigniorage with officially dollarized countries (see S. 2101), S799 [24FE] (see H.R. 4818), H5736 [10JY]

International law: protect U.S. military personnel and other U.S. officials from criminal prosecution by an international court to which the U.S. is not a party (see S. 2726), S5106 [14JN] (see H.R. 4654), H4484 [14JN]

Israel: encourage countries to establish full diplomatic relations (see H.R. 5023), H7207 [27JY]

———membership in the U.N. Western European and Others Group (see H. Con. Res. 349), H4120 [8JN]

Japan: access of U.S. business to telecommunications markets (see S. Res. 275), S1461 [20MR]

———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]

———tribute to Okinawa for hosting U.S. defense facilities and for hosting the G-8 summit meeting (see S. Res. 334), S6348 [10JY] (see H. Res. 587), H7991 [21SE]

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 and prohibit assumption of liability by the U.S. for nuclear accidents that occur at U.S. provided nuclear reactors (see S. 2752), S5360 [19JN]

———require reports to Congress about proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and missiles to deliver such weapons (see H.R. 4860), H6052 [13JY]

Korean Peninsula: summit between North and South Korea (see H. Res. 543), H5655 [29JN]

Law enforcement: develop and implement community policing and prosecutorial initiatives that address production, manufacture, distribution, importation, and use of illegal drugs (see S. 2850), S6574 [12JY]

Libya: U.S. policy (see S. Res. 287), S2616 [12AP]

Magen David Adom Society: membership and recognition of the Red Shield of David by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (see S. Res. 343), S7656 [26JY] (see H. Res. 464), H1957 [6AP]

Medicare: waive late enrollment penalty for certain beneficiaries living abroad and provide a special Medigap open enrollment period which prohibits underwriting (see H.R. 5197), H7722 [18SE]

Middle East: condemn current level of violence between Israelis and Palestinians (see H. Con. Res. 418), H9011 [5OC] (see H. Con. Res. 426), H9900 [12OC]

———U.S. policy on U.N. Security Council resolution condemning current level of violence between the Israelis and Palestinians (see S. Res. 372), S10412 [12OC] (see H. Res. 623), H9767 [11OC]

Motor vehicles: impose criminal and civil penalties for false statements and failure to file reports relative to defects in foreign products (see S. 3012), S8105 [6SE] (see H.R. 5154), H7502 [12SE] (see H.R. 5190), H7651 [14SE]

———require reports relative to defects in foreign products (see S. 3059), S8635 [15SE] (see H.R. 5164), H7577 [13SE]

———require reports relative to defects in foreign products (H.R. 5164), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 428), H9900 [12OC]

———require the President to negotiate an international agreement governing the recall of motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment with safety-related defects (see S. 3061), S8635 [15SE]

Mozambique: provide debt relief and reconstruction aid (see H.R. 4091), H1405 [23MR]

NAFTA: parity among participating countries relative to the personal allowance for duty-free merchandise purchased abroad (see S. Res. 285), S2527 [11AP] (see S. Res. 333), S6474 [11JY]

National Center for Military Deployment Health Research: establish (see H.R. 4734), H5083 [23JN]

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), H7208 [27JY]

Pakistan: designate as a state sponsor of terrorism (see H. Res. 406), H49 [27JA]

Patents: establish a U.S./Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Office to assist GSP countries in improving their patent systems and issuing patents compatible with U.S. laws and standards (see H.R. 4331), H2339 [13AP]

———issue to countries receiving trade benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences (see H.R. 4683), H4591 [15JN]

Peru: support democratic political forces in their efforts to restore democracy (see S. Con. Res. 155), S10926 [24OC]

Philippines: address the environmental contamination and health effects emanating from former U.S. military facilities (see H. Con. Res. 355), H4591 [15JN]

———relief of citizens collectively referred to as the ``Marcos Entourage'' (see H.R. 4370), H2511 [3MY]

Pittsburg, NH: operate the land border port of entry as a full-time port of entry (see H.R. 3585), H253 [8FE]

Power resources: permit draw down of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve relative to anticompetitive activities and provide tax credits for certain energy efficiency improvements (see H.R. 4043), H1163 [21MR]

Railroads: establish a bilateral U.S. and Canadian commission to study the feasibility of connecting the continental rail system to Alaska through Canada (see S. 2253), S1461 [20MR]

Remy, France: tribute to citizens for burial of Houston Braly (see S. Con. Res. 102), S2107 [4AP]

———tribute to fundraising efforts of 364th Fighter Group for restoration of stained glass windows (see S. Con. Res. 102), S2107 [4AP]

Research: increase the international exchange and availability of biotechnology information and coordinate a Federal strategy to advance the benefits of biotechnology (see S. 2106), S799 [24FE]

Russia: condemn interference with freedom of the press (see H. Con. Res. 339), H3868 [25MY]

———condition participation in the Group of Eight on voluntary acceptance of and adherence to the norms and standards of democracy (see H. Con. Res. 425), H9900 [12OC]

———detention of journalist Andrei Babitsky and interference with freedom of the press (see S. Res. 261), S799 [24FE] (see S. Res. 303), S3514 [4MY]

———encourage the peaceful resolution of the armed conflict in Chechnya and investigate alleged war crimes (see S. Res. 262), S799 [24FE]

———express concern with manipulation of the mass media and intimidation of the independent press and express support for freedom of speech (see S. Con. Res. 123), S5241 [15JN] (see H. Con. Res. 352), H4484 [14JN]

———sale and transfer of Moskit anti-ship missiles (see S. 2687), S4669 [7JN] (see H.R. 4022), H1119 [16MR]

———U.S. policy relative to peaceful resolution of the armed conflict in Chechnya and investigation of alleged war crimes (see S. Res. 269), S1392 [9MR] (see S. Res. 280), S1987 [30MR]

Senate: return of certain treaties to the President (see S. Res. 267), S1392 [9MR]

Singapore: authorize the negotiation of a free trade agreement and provide for expedited congressional consideration of such an agreement (see H.R. 5586), H11445 [27OC]

Sixth Nonproliferation Treaty Review Conference: support (see S. Con. Res. 107), S2729 [13AP] (see H. Con. Res. 324), H2966 [11MY]

South America: grant trade benefits to certain Andean Trade Pact nations relative to textiles and apparel (see S. 2823), S6121 [29JN]

Spain: condemn the assassination of Fernando Buesa and Jorge Diez Elorza by the Basque separatist group ETA and encourage the end of violent actions (see S. Con. Res. 82), S799 [24FE]

Sri Lanka: elections (see H. Con. Res. 298), H1851 [5AP]

Tariff: make certain recycled products eligible for duty drawback (see S. 2961), S7839 [27JY]

Taxation: affirm the confidentiality of closing and similar agreements and agreements with foreign governments (see H.R. 5463), H9900 [12OC]

———application of excise taxes on air transportation relative to amounts paid for mileage credits for individuals residing outside the U.S. (see H.R. 4470), H3172 [16MY]

———clarify the confidentiality of certain documents relative to agreements with foreign governments (see H.R. 5044), H7207 [27JY]

———increase the deduction for host families of foreign exchange and other students (see H.R. 5009), H7206 [27JY]

———prevent companies from reinsuring income in Bermuda or other tax havens to avoid paying U.S. income tax (see H.R. 4192), H1851 [5AP]

———repeal the exclusion of certain income of foreign sales corporations (see H.R. 4256), H2238 [12AP] (see H.R. 4986), H7205 [27JY]

———treatment of reimported tobacco products (see H.R. 3917), H997 [14MR]

———treatment of tax-exempt use property leased to foreign persons or entities (see H.R. 5213), H7871 [19SE]

Telecommunications: strengthen limitation on transfer of telecommunications licenses to foreign companies with Government ownership (see S. 2793), S5884 [27JN]

———strengthen limitation on transfer of telecommunications licenses to foreign companies with government ownership (see H.R. 4903), H6717 [20JY]

Terrorism: enhance efforts to deter, prevent, thwart, and respond to international acts of terrorism against U.S. nationals and interests (see S. 3205), S10412 [12OC]

Tobacco products: combat smuggling of tobacco products into the U.S. (see S. 2493), S3258 [2MY]

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), H1851 [5AP]

———withdraw armed forces from Cyprus and negotiate for the reunification of Cyprus (see H. Con. Res. 358), H4817 [21JN] (see H. Con. Res. 370), H5843 [11JY]

U.N.: establish a Rapid Deployment Police and Security Force (see H.R. 4453), H3049 [15MY]

United Arab Emirates: prohibit transfer of F-16 aircraft (see H.R. 4072), H1404 [23MR]

Vajpayee, Atal Bihari: U.S. visit by Indian Prime Minister (see S. Res. 357), S8501 [13SE]

Vatican City: U.N. status of the Holy See (see S. Con. Res. 87), S1025 [1MR] (see H. Con. Res. 253), H510 [16FE]

Vietnam: carry out fellowship program to enable Vietnamese nationals to pursue advanced studies in science, mathematics, and technology and enable U.S. citizens to teach in those fields in Vietnam (see S. 3241), S10999 [25OC] (see H.R. 5581), H11206 [26OC]

Women: increase financial and programmatic contributions to advancing the status of women and girls in low-income countries around the world (see H.R. 5533), H10808 [24OC]

World Trade Organization: establish a commission to review dispute settlement reports (see H.R. 4706), H4816 [21JN]

———file complaint against oil-producing countries for violating trade rules prohibiting quantitative limitations on import or export of resources or products across borders (see H. Con. Res. 276), H931 [13MR]

———withdraw U.S. membership and funding (see H.J. Res. 89), H631 [1MR] (see H.J. Res. 90), H647 [6MR]

———withdraw U.S. membership and funding (H.J. Res. 90), consideration (see H. Res. 528), H4674 [19JN]

World War II: allow certain individuals of Japanese ancestry who were brought forcibly to the U.S. from Latin America and were interned in the U.S. to be provided restitution (see H.R. 4735), H5083 [23JN]

Zimbabwe: condemn violence, breakdown of rule of law, and troubled pre-election period (see S. Res. 314), S4460 [25MY] (see H. Res. 500), H2905 [10MY]

———restrict assistance until certain conditions are satisfied and support democratic and economic transition (see S. 2677), S4564 [6JN]

Cloture motions

Immigration: increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and expand education and training opportunities for U.S. students and workers (S. 2045), S8730 [19SE], S9028 [22SE], S9219, S9248 [26SE], S9440 [28SE]

———increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and expand education and training opportunities for U.S. students and workers (S. 2045), motion to proceed, S8619 [15SE]

Conference reports

Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations (H.R. 4811), H10759-H10790 [24OC]

Security Assistance Act (H.R. 4919), H7830-H7840 [19SE]

Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act (H.R. 3244), H8855-H8886 [5OC]

Cost Estimates

American Institute in Taiwan Facilities Enhancement Act (H.R. 3707): CBO, H1436 [28MR]

Taiwan Security Enhancement Act (H.R. 1838): CBO, H70 [31JA]

Court documents

Marlene Alejandre, et al., v. Cuba: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, S781 [24FE]

Descriptions

Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) events at the U.N., S72 [26JA]

Documents

Operational Deployments Since 1989 and Ongoing, S11355 [30OC]

Essays

International Market Baskets Begin on Hoosier Farms: Clayton Owsley, S337 [3FE]

———Emily Ripperger, S337 [3FE]

Excerpts

News stories on negative impact of gambling, H11232-H11235 [26OC]

Explanations

FSC Repeal and Extraterritorial Income Exclusion Act (H.R. 4986): Senate Amendment, H11885-H11891 [14NO]

Factsheets

Clinton Administration's Colombia Aid Proposal, H1054 [15MR]

Downing of Civilian Aircraft by Cuban Fighter Jets: Executive Office of the President, S781 [24FE]

Growing Emergency in Colombia, H1054 [15MR]

What About Human Rights Abuses in Colombia?, H1054 [15MR]

Why Colombia Matters to the U.S., H1054 [15MR]

Interviews

Interview with Radio Liberty Correspondent Andrei Babitsky: Hero of the Day Program, NTV (Russian television network), E301 [14MR]

Letters

Acquisition of U.S. telecommunications companies by foreign firms: Senator Hollings, S7427 [21JY]

———several Senators, S7427 [21JY]

———William E. Kennard, FCC, S7428 [21JY]

Agricultural products, medicines, and medical products exemption from U.S. economic sanctions: Charles E. Kruse, Missouri Farm Bureau, S10691 [18OC]

———several agricultural organizations, S10691 [18OC]

Allow international monitors into Chechnya: Senator Wellstone, S511 [9FE]

American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act: Essential Worker Immigrant Coalition, S8801 [20SE], S9124 [25SE]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S9374 [27SE]

———Vice President Gore, S7820 [27JY]

Anniversary of foundation of Hungary as a state: Geza Jesenszky, E1709 [6OC]

Bureau of Economic Analysis funding: Robert Shapiro, Dept. of Commerce, H5104 [26JN]

Colombian drug enforcement efforts relative to procurement of helicopters: Colombian Ministry of Defense, S5529 [21JN]

Condemn current level of violence between Israelis and Palestinians: several retired military personnel, E1974 [28OC]

Counterterrorism Act: Howard Kohr and Marvin Feuer, American Israel Public Affairs Committee, S10960 [25OC]

———Howard P. Berkowitz and Abraham H. Foxman, Anti-Defamation League, S10960 [25OC]

———L. Paul Bromer III, and Maurice Sonnenberg, National Commission on Terrorism, S10959 [25OC]

———Laura W. Murphy, ACLU, James X. Dempsey, Center for Democracy and Technology, and Kate Martin, Center for National Security Studies, S11118 [26OC]

———Morton A. Klein, Zionist Organization of America, S10960 [25OC]

———Robert Raben, Dept. of Justice, S11119 [26OC]

Dept. of Defense adjustment of composite theoretical performance levels of high performance computers: R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S6458 [11JY]

———Rhett B. Dawson, Information Technology Industry Council, S6459 [11JY]

Dept. of State payment to Seattle, WA, for security costs incurred while hosting World Trade Organization meetings: Senator Gorton, S258 [2FE]

———Senator Murray, S302 [2FE]

Designate India as a state sponsor of terrorism: Representative Payne, E1329 [27JY]

———Representative Towns, E1329 [27JY]

Encourage release of Oscar E. Biscet by Cuba: Oscar E. Biscet, E217 [1MR]

———several Representatives, E217 [1MR]

Export controls on certain high-performance computers: Rhett B. Dawson, Information Technology Industry Council, S4981 [13JN]

FSC Repeal and Extraterritorial Income Exclusion Act: Lawrence H. Summers, Sec. of the Treasury, H11892 [14NO]

———several Representatives, E1480 [14SE]

———Stuart E. Eizenstat, Dept. of the Treasury, H7422 [12SE]

Global AIDS Prevention Act: Peter R. Lamptey, Family Health International (organization), S289 [2FE]

Human rights violations in West Papua in Indonesia: President Clinton, E1828 [19OC]

———several Representatives, E1828 [19OC]

Immigration status adjustment filing deadlines for certain Cuban, Nicaraguan, and Haitian nationals: Haitian Advocacy, Inc., S619 [10FE]

———Leonie M. Hermantin, Haitian American Foundation, Inc., S618 [10FE]

———Michael D. Ray, American Immigration Lawyers Association, S618 [10FE]

Improve compliance with and encourage public participation in the trade advisory committee system relative to trade agreements: Senator Baucus, S2230 [5AP]

Incarceration of Zhang Jie in the People's Republic of China: several Representatives, E1516 [18SE]

Investigate espionage activities of the People's Republic of China: Representative Schaffer, E703 [11MY]

Magen David Adom Society membership and recognition of the Red Shield of David by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies: several Representatives, H2424 [3MY]

OPEC oil production levels: Representative Gilman, E1586 [25SE]

Penalties for the use or sale of defective or uncertified aircraft parts: Janet Reno, Attorney General, Rodney E. Slater, Sec. of Transportation, William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, and Daniel S. Goldin, NASA, S1261 [8MR]

People's Republic of China admission into the World Trade Organization: Vice President Gore, S838 [28FE]

Self-determination for the independence of the Sikh nation homeland, Punjab, Khalistan: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E922 [9JN]

Technical Assistance, Trade Promotion, and Anti-Corruption Act: Senator Gramm, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S2551 [11AP]

Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation Act: Representative Bliley, Committee on Commerce (House), S10398 [12OC]

———Rodney E. Slater, Sec. of Transportation, S10230 [11OC]

U.N. status of the Holy See: Joseph A. Fiorenza, National Conference of Catholic Bishops, H5759 [11JY]

———William H. Keeler, Baltimore Catholic Archdiocese, H5759 [11JY]

U.S. military presence in Okinawa, Japan: James L. Jones, Commandant of the Marine Corps, S7819 [27JY]

U.S. visit by Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee of India: several Representatives, E1531 [19SE]

Vice President Gore's agreement with Russia relative to proliferation of nuclear missile technology: Representatives Gilman, Goss and Spence, H11767 [1NO]

———Senator Biden, S11340 [29OC]

———several Senators, S11340 [29OC]

Western Sahara self-determination referendum: several Members of Congress, H5033 [22JN]

Withdraw U.S. membership and funding from the World Trade Organization: Ernest S. Micek, Emergency Committee for American Trade, H4805 [21JN]

———U.S. Alliance for Trade Expansion, H4806 [21JN]

Lists

European Parliament delegation visiting the Senate Chamber, S5507 [21JN]

Journalists who died covering the news in 1999, E949 [9JN]

Newswire stories on gambling, H6064 [17JY]

Objectionable provisions in conference report on H.R. 4811, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S10981 [25OC]

Objectionable provisions in S. 2522, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S5624 [22JN]

Supporters of exempting agricultural products, medicines, and medical products from U.S. economic sanctions, S7604 [26JY]

Memorandums

Vice President Gore's Agreement With Russia Relative to Proliferation of Nuclear Missile Technology, H11761 [1NO]

Messages

Consular Convention Between the U.S. and Ireland on Taxation of Embassy Purchases: President Clinton, S8031 [5SE]

Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air: President Clinton, S8126 [6SE]

Convention on the Rights of the Child: President Clinton, S7574 [25JY]

Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste Management: President Clinton, S8527 [13SE]

Emigration Laws and Policies of Albania: President Clinton, S535 [9FE], H280 [10FE]

Encouragement and Reciprocal Protection of Investment Treaty With Bahrain: President Clinton, S4329 [23MY]

Encouragement and Reciprocal Protection of Investment Treaty With Bolivia: President Clinton, S4329 [23MY]

Encouragement and Reciprocal Protection of Investment Treaty With Croatia: President Clinton, S4330 [23MY]

Encouragement and Reciprocal Protection of Investment Treaty With El Salvador: President Clinton, S4329 [23MY]

Encouragement and Reciprocal Protection of Investment Treaty With Honduras: President Clinton, S4329 [23MY]

Encouragement and Reciprocal Protection of Investment Treaty With Jordan: President Clinton, S4330 [23MY]

Encouragement and Reciprocal Protection of Investment Treaty With Lithuania: President Clinton, S8030 [5SE]

Encouragement and Reciprocal Protection of Investment Treaty With Mozambique: President Clinton, S4330 [23MY]

Extradition Treaty With Belize: President Clinton, S7809 [27JY]

Extradition Treaty With South Africa: President Clinton, S4211 [18MY]

Extradition Treaty With Sri Lanka: President Clinton, S5937 [27JN]

International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism: President Clinton, S10499 [12OC]

International Plant Protection Convention: President Clinton, S1687 [23MR]

Investment Treaty With Azerbaijan: President Clinton, S8426 [12SE]

Investment Treaty With Nicaragua: President Clinton, S5816 [26JN]

Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks: President Clinton, S8030 [5SE]

Montreal Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer: President Clinton, S5710 [22JN]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Cyprus: President Clinton, S6764 [13JY]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Egypt: President Clinton, S301 [2FE]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With France: President Clinton, S165 [31JA]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Greece: President Clinton, S222 [1FE]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Romania: President Clinton, S340 [3FE]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Russia: President Clinton, S646 [10FE]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With South Africa: President Clinton, S6764 [13JY]

National Emergency Caused by Lapse of the Export Administration Act: President Clinton, S5105 [14JN], H4436 [14JN]

National Emergency Relative to Afghanistan: President Clinton, S7152 [18JY], H6438 [18JY]

National Emergency Relative to Angola: President Clinton, S9194 [25SE], H1421 [28MR], H8036 [25SE]

National Emergency Relative to Burma: President Clinton, S4188 [18MY], H3398 [18MY]

National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Clinton, S5659 [22JN], S5881 [27JN], S9192-S9194 [25SE], H5034 [22JN], H5205 [27JN], H8036 [25SE]

National Emergency Relative to Iraq: President Clinton, S1116 [2MR], H644 [6MR]

National Emergency Relative to Narcotics Traffickers in Colombia: President Clinton, S3256 [2MY], S10799 [19OC], S11128 [26OC], H2374 [2MY], H10461 [19OC], H11297 [26OC]

National Emergency Relative to Sudan: President Clinton, S4099 [17MY], S11492 [1NO], H3288 [17MY], H11749 [1NO]

National Emergency Relative to Yugoslavia: President Clinton, S4458 [25MY], H3855 [25MY]

Protocol Amending Investment Treaty With Panama: President Clinton, S8426 [12SE]

Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade: President Clinton, S559 [9FE]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Costa Rica for the Return of Stolen, Embezzled, or Appropriated Vehicles and Aircraft: President Clinton, S8030 [5SE]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Panama for the Return of Stolen, Robbed, or Converted Vehicles and Aircraft: President Clinton, S8031 [5SE]

Treaty With Mexico on Delimitation of Continental Shelf: President Clinton, S7810 [27JY]

Motions

Crime: establish court-martial jurisdiction over civilians serving with Armed Forces and Federal jurisdiction over crimes committed outside the U.S. by civilians accompanying U.S. Armed Forces (S. 768), H6940 [25JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4811), H6024 [13JY], H10449 [19OC]

———making appropriations (S. 2522), S4170 [18MY], S5509 [21JN], S5627 [22JN]

Foreign policy: reduce, suspend, or terminate certain assistance to countries engaged in oil price fixing to the detriment of the U.S. economy (H.R. 3822), H1245 [22MR]

Human rights: combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), H7628 [14SE]

———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), conference report, S10207 [11OC]

Immigration: increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and expand education and training opportunities for U.S. students and workers (S. 2045), S9028 [22SE], S9338, S9375 [27SE]

———waive naturalization requirement to take oath of renunciation and allegiance for certain disabled or impaired applicants (S. 2812), H9548 [10OC]

Petitions and memorials

Oroville, WA, City Council: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems, E718 [11MY]

Poems

``Cole Tribute,'' Kathy K. Mecklenburg, E2170 [11DE]

Press releases

Agricultural Products, Medicines, and Medical Products Exemption From U.S. Economic Sanctions: Missouri Pork Producers Association, S10691 [18OC]

Babbar Khalsa Members Being Killed for RDX—Planting Explosive Is Modus Operandi of Indian Intelligence: Council of Khalistan, E1903 [25OC]

Canadian Government Arrests Innocent Sikhs: Council of Khalistan, E2044 [31OC]

Council's International Convention Very Successful—Delegates Very Enthusiastic and Upbeat: Council of Khalistan, E1962 [27OC]

East Timorese Refugees Face New Threat, Human Rights Watch (organization), H2470 [3MY]

Indian Government Murders 35 Sikhs: Council of Khalistan, E368 [21MR], E483 [4AP]

Three Hundred Thirty-Two Journalists Who Died Covering the News Since 1812 To Be Added to Journalists Memorial: Newseum, E949 [9JN]

U.S. Congress—India Is a ``Hostile Country'': Council of Khalistan, E1532 [19SE]

U.S. Should Declare India a Terrorist State: Council of Khalistan, E50 [1FE]

Remarks in House

Africa: political reform, E1953 [26OC]

———U.S. policy, H8433 [28SE]

African Development Fund: funding, H6024 [13JY]

Agarwal, Kamlesh: extradition of alleged murderer from India, H5813 [11JY]

Agriculture: labeling of imported meat and meat food products containing imported meat (H.R. 1144), H1072 [15MR]

———prohibit products containing dry ultra-filtered milk or casein from being labeled domestic natural cheese, H5683, H5684 [10JY]

AID: Directly Observed Treatment (DOTS) Tuberculosis Control Program funding, H937 [14MR]

———ensure gender-related issues are considered in program decisions, H5996, H5997 [13JY]

———establish a working capital fund, H5981, H5982 [13JY]

———international tuberculosis control funding through reductions in the Asian Development Fund, H5939-H5941 [12JY]

———U.N. Drug Control Program economic development activities funding, H1555 [29MR]

American Academy of Diplomacy: presentation of Excellence in Diplomacy Awards, E69 [7FE]

American Institute in Taiwan: construction funding for a facility in the Republic of China, H5160 [26JN]

———construction funding for a facility in the Republic of China (H.R. 3707), H938 [14MR], H1435-H1437 [28MR], H3397 [18MY]

Animals: conservation of great apes (H.R. 4320), H6958-H6960 [25JY], E570 [13AP], E1289 [21JY]

Annan, Kofi: remarks by U.N. Secretary General on U.S. efforts against world poverty, H5850 [12JY]

Argentina: condemn terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires and urge Argentine Government to punish those responsible, E1290 [21JY]

———condemn terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires and urge Argentine Government to punish those responsible (H. Res. 531), H6083-H6085 [17JY], E1303 [24JY]

Armed Forces: deployment of troops to foreign countries, H2956 [11MY], H6782 [25JY]

Armenia: allocation of foreign aid, H10818 [25OC]

———anniversary of genocide, H2971 [15MY], E566, E568, E581, E586 [13AP], E638 [4MY], E2078 [3NO]

Army: close School of the Americas and determine appropriate education and training for Latin American military personnel, H3351-H3357 [18MY], E817 [24MY]

Asia: international broadcasting funding, H5150, H5151 [26JN]

Asian Development Bank: encourage Japanese officials to improve management, institute banking reforms, and accept the U.S. nominee for a vice president's position, E826 [24MY]

Association for the Research of Middle Eastern Cultures: anniversary, E2081 [3NO]

Austria: boycott relative to inclusion of extremist party in coalition Government, H167 [2FE]

———boycott relative to inclusion of extremist party in coalition Government (H. Res. 417), H223 [8FE], H517 [29FE]

———inclusion of extremist party in coalition Government, E62 [2FE]

———inclusion of extremist party in coalition Government (H. Res. 429), H1645-H1648 [3AP]

Azerbaijan: U.S. policy, H376 [15FE]

Belarus: condemn human rights violations and undemocratic elections and provide for full accounting of the disappearance and release of opposition leaders (H. Con. Res. 433), E1980 [28OC]

———human rights violations, E453 [30MR]

———human rights violations and democracy efforts, E1774 [13OC]

———human rights violations and democracy efforts (H. Con. Res. 304), H2425-H2428 [3MY], E2018 [29OC]

Belarusan-American Foundation: anniversary, E2018 [29OC]

Benin: democracy efforts, E387 [22MR]

Biscet, Oscar E.: encourage release of political prisoner by Cuba, H7506 [13SE], E217 [1MR]

Bulgaria: U.S. policy, E645 [4MY]

Burma: recognize anniversary of free and fair elections and improve democratic and human rights, E809 [23MY]

———recognize anniversary of free and fair elections and improve democratic and human rights (H. Con. Res. 328), H9582-H9586 [10OC]

———U.S. policy, H7246, H7247 [6SE], H8409 [28SE], E2005 [28OC]

Business and industry: increase fees charged to employers who are petitioners for the employment of H-1B non-immigrant workers (H.R. 5362), H9048-H9052 [6OC], E1674 [4OC]

———provide assistance to microenterprises in developing countries, H5899, H5943-H5945 [12JY], E1231 [13JY]

———provide assistance to microenterprises in developing countries (H.R. 1143), H8886-H8893 [5OC]

———require countries receiving foreign assistance engage in fair business practices (H.R. 4697), H6950-H6952 [25JY], E1060 [20JN]

Buy American Act: compliance, H407 [15FE], H6016 [13JY]

Canada: arrest of two Sikhs suspected in 1985 Air India bombing, E2044 [31OC]

Census: funding for the planning of a special census of U.S. citizens living abroad, H5134 [26JN]

Chen Shui-bian: tribute on election as President of the Republic of China, E493 [5AP]

———tribute to election as President of the Republic of China, E733 [16MY], E741 [17MY], E967 [9JN], E1045 [19JN]

Chicago, IL: tribute to the India Independence Day parade, E1449 [13SE]

Children and youth: abduction of children by family members to foreign countries, H459 [16FE], H518 [29FE], H577 [1MR], H705 [8MR], H761 [9MR], H1080 [16MR], H1177 [22MR], H1482 [29MR], H1624 [30MR], H1681 [4AP], H1854 [6AP], H1987 [10AP], H2018 [11AP], H2414 [3MY], H2553 [4MY], H2633 [8MY], H2660 [9MY], H2953 [11MY], H2974 [15MY], H3056 [16MY], H3185 [17MY], H3312 [18MY], H3533 [23MY], H4125 [9JN], H4178 [12JN], H4344 [14JN], H4680 [20JN], H5174 [27JN], H5441 [29JN], H5741 [11JY], H5847 [12JY], H6368 [18JY], H6474 [19JY], H6604 [20JY], H7006 [26JY], H7220 [6SE], H8066 [26SE], H8204 [27SE], H9638 [11OC], H9818 [12OC], H10813 [25OC], H11199 [26OC]

———prohibit assistance to countries that use children as soldiers, H5999-H6002 [13JY]

China, People's Republic of: impact of policies and goals on U.S. national security, H3507, H3508 [22MY]

———influence on Presidential elections, H10068 [18OC]

———nuclear weapons proliferation, H5812 [11JY], H6057 [17JY], H6412 [18JY]

———release of Rebiya Kadeer, Ablikim Abdyirim, and Kahriman Abdukirim (H. Con. Res. 249), E373 [22MR], E1324 [26JY]

———release of Rebiya Kadeer, Ablikim Abdyirim, and Kahriman Abdukirim (S. Con. Res. 81), H6724-H6726 [24JY]

———U.S. policy, H2019 [11AP], H2552 [4MY], H8628 [3OC], H9515 [10OC], H11958 [5DE], E1625 [28SE]

China, Republic of: anniversary of earthquake, E1551 [21SE], E1573 [22SE]

———assist in enhancement of security (H.R. 1838), H70 [31JA], H110-H121 [1FE], E64 [2FE], E71 [7FE]

———assist in enhancement of security (H.R. 1838), consideration (H. Res. 408), H103-H110 [1FE]

———congratulations on elections and reaffirmation of U.S. commitment to security and democracy, E493 [5AP], E733 [16MY]

———congratulations on elections and reaffirmation of U.S. commitment to security and democracy (H. Con. Res. 292), H1430-H1435 [28MR], E469 [30MR], E490 [4AP]

———U.S. policy, H2329 [13AP]

CIA: investigate espionage activities of the People's Republic of China, E703 [11MY]

———investigate the effects of foreign espionage on U.S. trade secrets, patents, technology developments, and industrial competitiveness, H3507 [22MY]

———investigation of alleged involvement in the crash of Pan American flight 103, H8554 [2OC]

Citizenship: confer U.S. citizenship automatically and retroactively to foreign-born children adopted by U.S. citizens (H.R. 2883), H7774-H7778 [19SE]

Clinton, Hillary Rodham: receipt of gifts from the Moroccan Government, H6782 [25JY]

Clinton, President: travel expenses, H7221 [6SE]

———visit to South Asian countries, H1463 [28MR], H1853, H1854 [6AP], E316 [15MR], E365 [21MR]

Cole (U.S.S.): terrorist attack on Navy destroyer in Yemen, H9818, H9819, H9820, H9857, H9867 [12OC], H10068, H10069, H10225 [18OC], H10463 [19OC], H12035 [7DE], E1821 [18OC], E1848, E1852, E1870 [19OC], E1900, E1910, E1912 [25OC], E2170 [11DE]

———terrorist attack on Navy destroyer in Yemen (H. Res. 631), H10070-H10081 [18OC], E1861 [19OC]

Computers: prohibit gambling on the Internet, H11232 [26OC]

———prohibit gambling on the Internet (H.R. 3125), H6057-H6068 [17JY], E1269 [19JY], E1304 [24JY]

Congo, Democratic Republic of: peace process funding, H5950, H5951 [12JY]

———U.S. policy, E2206 [15DE]

Corpus Christi, TX: tribute to Sister City relationship with Toledo, Spain, E1236 [14JY]

Crime: combat international money laundering (H.R. 3886), H4612, H4613 [19JN]

———establish court-martial jurisdiction over civilians serving with Armed Forces and Federal jurisdiction over crimes committed outside the U.S. by civilians accompanying U.S. Armed Forces (S. 768), H6938-H6940 [25JY]

———establish court-martial jurisdiction over civilians serving with Armed Forces and Federal jurisdiction over crimes committed outside the U.S. by civilians accompanying U.S. Armed Forces (S. 768), insert H.R. 3380 language in lieu, H6940 [25JY]

———establish Federal jurisdiction over crimes committed outside the U.S. by civilians employed by, or accompanying, the U.S. Armed Forces (H.R. 3380), H6928-H6932 [25JY]

———increase cooperation on extradition efforts between the U.S. and foreign governments (H.R. 3212), H5813 [11JY]

Croatia: democracy efforts, E141 [15FE]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions, H5453 [29JN], H6694-H6698 [20JY], H7145, H7146 [27JY]

Customs Service: designate San Antonio, TX, International Airport as an airport at which certain private aircraft arriving from a foreign area may land for processing, H6924 [25JY]

Dalai Lama: visit to Southern California, E1114 [26JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: export of nonfat dry milk through the Dairy Export Incentive Program, H5683 [10JY]

———Market Access Program funding, H5701-H5704 [10JY], H5789 [11JY]

Dept. of Commerce: economic and statistical analysis programs funding through reductions in Dept. of State educational and cultural exchange programs, H5104, H5105 [26JN]

Dept. of Defense: expand drug interdiction and counterdrug activities, H158-H163 [1FE], H981-H983 [14MR]

———purchase of warships from foreign sources, H8066 [26SE]

———use available funds to implement special supplemental food benefit program for personnel stationed overseas, H9663 [11OC]

———use available funds to implement special supplemental food benefit program for personnel stationed overseas (H.R. 1779), H1551 [29MR]

Dept. of Energy: create an oil reserve for use when fuel oil prices rise sharply because of anticompetitive activity, shortage, or extreme winter weather, H1205 [22MR], H8656 [3OC], E547 [12AP]

———draw down and sale of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve relative to anticompetitive activities (H.R. 3533), H417 [15FE]

———draw down and sale of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve relative to anticompetitive activities (H.R. 3543), H418 [15FE]

———extend Strategic Petroleum Reserve, H5269-H5274 [27JN]

———treatment of Strategic Petroleum Reserve relative to anticompetitive activities (H. Con. Res. 267), E257 [9MR]

———treatment of Strategic Petroleum Reserve relative to anticompetitive activities (H. Con. Res. 291), E543 [12AP]

Dept. of Justice: appointment of an independent counsel to investigate whether officials from the People's Republic of China tried to illegally influence the 1996 Presidential election (H.R. 5161), H7220 [6SE], H7379 [12SE], H7655 [18SE]

Dept. of Labor: establish Normal Trade Relations for China Transitional Adjustment Assistance Program, H4280, H4281 [13JN]

Dept. of State: change of terminology from ``rogue states'' to ``states of concern'', H5440 [29JN]

———embassy security funding, H5160 [26JN]

———establish undergraduate grant program to assist certain U.S. students to pursue studies at foreign institutions of higher education (H.R. 4528), H5760-H5762 [11JY], E837 [25MY]

———investigation into abduction of Houa Ly and Michael Vang in Laos, E2081 [3NO], E2214 [15DE]

———provide appropriate training and materials to all executive branch employees involved in responding to issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide (H. Res. 398), H2167, H2169, H2170, H2171, H2172-H2183, H2186 [12AP], E581 [13AP]

———provide rewards for information relative to serious violations of international law in Rwanda (S. 2460), H7753 [19SE]

———release of report on international religious freedom, H7221 [6SE]

———VOA broadcast condemning the terrorist attack on Navy destroyer U.S.S. Cole in Yemen, H10225 [18OC]

Dept. of the Treasury: instruct the IMF to oppose loans to countries restricting oil production to the detriment of the U.S. economy, H1330 [23MR]

———produce certain security documents at the request of foreign governments or States or any political subdivision thereof, on a reimbursable basis (H.R. 4096), H7677-H7679 [18SE]

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

Developing countries: U.S. trade and private investment in developing democracies, H2633 [8MY]

Diseases: international tuberculosis control funding, H8064 [26SE]

———international tuberculosis control (H.R. 4057), H1769 [5AP], H4224 [13JN], E407 [23MR]

Drug abuse: international narcotics control funding, H437-H442 [15FE], H1505, H1506, H1552-H1554 [29MR], H2763-H2768 [9MY], H4776-H4779 [20JN]

———national drug control policy, H3913-H3918 [6JN], H4333 [13JN], H7864-H7868 [19SE], H8192-H8195 [26SE]

Drugs: discrepancy in prescription drug prices between U.S. and foreign countries, H5427-H5433 [28JN], H5849 [12JY], H7875, H7907-H7914 [20SE], H8052, H8053 [25SE], H11753 [1NO], E1460 [13SE]

Ecology and environment: encourage cross-border cooperation and environmental cleanup in Northern Europe (H.R. 4249), H2983-H2986 [15MY]

———facilitate protection of tropical forests through debt reduction with developing countries with tropical forests, H10840 [25OC]

Egypt: allocation of foreign aid, H5897 [12JY]

Elms College: tribute to Polish Center of Discovery and Learning, E811 [23MY]

Ericson, Leif: commemoration of the millennium of the discovery of the New World, E1578 [25SE]

Europe: authorize assistance to southeastern European countries, but only democratization aid to Serbia and Montenegro, and require equitable burdensharing in the region (H.R. 4053), E379 [22MR]

European Convention on Human Rights: anniversary, E2110 [4DE]

European Union: comparison of decision-making process with U.S. Electoral College, E2210 [15DE]

Executive Office of the President: limit the number of individuals who may travel on Presidential trips, H6705 [20JY]

Export Administration Act: increase penalties for violations (H.R. 5239), H8021, H8022 [25SE], H11575, H11576 [30OC], E1570 [22SE]

FDA: prohibit funding to prevent importation into the U.S. of certain approved drugs, H5696-H5700, H5705-H5709 [10JY], E1198 [11JY]

Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering: support for the task force and the public identification of noncooperative jurisdictions in combating international money laundering (H. Res. 495), H4610-H4613 [19JN]

Fishermen's Protective Act: extend reimbursement period for owners of U.S. fishing vessels for costs incurred from seizure and detention by a foreign country (H.R. 1651), H6855, H6856 [25JY]

———extend reimbursement period for owners of U.S. fishing vessels for costs incurred from seizure and detention by a foreign country (H.R. 1651), concur with Senate amendment (H. Res. 579), H7655, H7656 [18SE]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance for stockpiling and rapid transportation and distribution of shelf stable prepackaged foods (H.R. 5224), H8019-H8021 [25SE], E1538 [20SE]

———HIV/AIDS programs funding through reductions in the International Development Association, H5941, H5942 [12JY]

———improve certain defense and security assistance programs and authorize the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign countries (H.R. 4919), H6730-H6734 [24JY], H7743 [19SE], H7941-H7943 [21SE]

———improve certain defense and security assistance programs and authorize the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign countries (H.R. 4919), conference report, E2070 [2NO]

———improve certain defense and security assistance programs and authorize the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign countries (H.R. 4919), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 584), H7939-H7941 [21SE]

———improve certain defense and security assistance programs and authorize the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign countries (H.R. 4919), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 405), H7943 [21SE]

———infant and child health programs funding, H5897 [12JY]

———international education programs funding, H5981 [13JY]

———international family planning programs, E357 [21MR]

———international family planning programs funding, H10836 [25OC]

———international family planning programs funding (H.R. 3634), H1854 [6AP]

———international family planning programs funding prohibition due to use of such funds for unintended purposes, H6008, H6009 [13JY]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, H5849, H5883, H5899 [12JY], H5983-H5994 [13JY], H7699 [18SE], E430 [28MR], E1275 [19JY], E1298 [21JY]

———plant biotechnology research and development funding, H5945, H5946 [12JY]

———prohibit aid to the Palestinian Authority, H6009-H6011, H6016 [13JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations, E1137 [28JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 4811), H5849, H5889, H5924-H5953 [12JY], H5961-H6025, H6026, H6029 [13JY], H10449 [19OC], E1231 [13JY], E1235, E1239, E1243, E1249 [14JY], E1255 [18JY], E1273, E1275, E1276, E1279 [19JY], E1298 [21JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 4811), conference report, H10825-H10842 [25OC], H11508 [29OC], E1948 [26OC], E1976 [28OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 4811), consideration (H. Res. 546), H5882-H5889 [12JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 4811), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 647), H10817-H10825 [25OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 4811), motion to instruct conferees, H10449, H10450 [19OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 4811), motion to recommit, H6024 [13JY]

Foreign policy: development of comprehensive U.S. policies on trade, economic sanctions, normal trade relations, and fast-track authority, H154-H157 [1FE]

———encourage foreign countries to investigate and prosecute crimes committed in the name of family honor and to provide relief for victims, H5997, H5998 [13JY]

———ensure appropriate understanding and sensitivity in responding to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide issues related to Armenian Genocide (H. Res. 596), H8597 [2OC], H10462, H10468 [19OC], H11528 [30OC], E1919 [25OC], E2200 [15DE]

———establish U.S. interests relative to antitrust lawsuits asserting the manipulation of energy supplies or prices (H.R. 4731), E1107 [23JN], E1585 [25SE]

———exempt agricultural products, medicines, and medical products from U.S. economic sanctions, H5415-H5421 [28JN], H5456, H5457 [29JN], H9670-H9672, H9678, H9679, H9690, H9692, H9694-H9708 [11OC]

———improve relations with India and intensify bilateral cooperation in the fight against terrorism (H. Res. 572), H7491-H7493 [12SE], H7520 [13SE], E1459, E1464, E1473 [13SE]

———increase allied burdensharing for U.N. peacekeeping operations, H3311 [18MY]

———make debt relief to heavily indebted poor countries contingent on democracy efforts and human rights reforms (H.R. 5561), E1912 [25OC]

———make debt relief to heavily indebted poor countries contingent on negotiations on extradition treaties, H10835 [25OC]

———national objectives priority assignments, H11592 [30OC]

———promote democracy in Serbia and Montenegro (H.R. 1064), H8022-H8029 [25SE], E1593 [26SE], E1614 [27SE]

———promote economic development and stability in Southeastern Europe by providing countries in that region with additional trade benefits (H.R. 5416), E1711 [6OC]

———provide bilateral debt relief and improve the provision of multilateral debt relief, H10820, H10833, H10835, H10837 [25OC], E1948 [26OC]

———provide bilateral debt relief to heavily indebted poor countries, H5897, H5900, H5904-H5923, H5926-H5932 [12JY], H6029 [13JY], E1235 [14JY], E1273 [19JY]

———reduce, suspend, or terminate certain assistance to countries engaged in oil price fixing to the detriment of the U.S. economy (H.R. 3822), H1218-H1246 [22MR], H1402 [23MR], E399, E413 [23MR], E427, E430 [28MR]

———reduce, suspend, or terminate certain assistance to countries engaged in oil price fixing to the detriment of the U.S. economy (H.R. 3822), amendment process, H1083 [16MR]

———reduce, suspend, or terminate certain assistance to countries engaged in oil price fixing to the detriment of the U.S. economy (H.R. 3822), consideration (H. Res. 445), H1200-H1218 [22MR]

———require certain actions relative to OPEC or any other cartel engaged in oil price fixing, production cutbacks, or other market-distorting practices (H.R. 4732), E1103 [23JN], E1585 [25SE]

———require congressional approval of U.S. economic sanctions on agricultural products, medicines, and medical products, H5691, H5723 [10JY]

———U.N. international peacekeeping activities funding for Africa, H5115-H5126 [26JN], H5951-H5953 [12JY], E1136, E1137 [28JN]

Foreign trade: access of U.S. business to markets, H154-H157 [1FE]

———eliminate disincentives to fair trade conditions, H9708 [11OC]

———export controls on certain high-performance computers, H3268-H3272 [17MY]

———national objectives priority assignments, E2076 [3NO]

———provide additional trade benefits to certain beneficiary countries in the Caribbean, H2568-H2571, H2578 [4MY]

———U.S. deficit, H999 [15MR], H1141 [21MR], H3150 [16MY], H3530 [23MY], H11958 [5DE], E2076 [3NO]

Fort Lauderdale, FL: tribute to Council of Khalistan International Convention, E1962 [27OC]

Fox, Vicente: inauguration as President of Mexico, H11942 [4DE]

Germany: anniversary of reunification, E1666 [4OC]

Gore, Vice President: agreement with Russia relative to proliferation of nuclear missile technology, H10068 [18OC], H10461 [19OC], H10476 [23OC], H11200 [26OC], H11520-H11525 [29OC], H11761-H11768 [1NO]

Government: prohibit the acquisition of products produced by forced labor, H6015 [13JY]

Great Lakes: prohibit the sale or diversion of water to foreign countries, businesses, corporations, and individuals, H11828 [3NO]

Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption: implementation (H.R. 2909), H6389-H6399 [18JY], H7690-H7695 [18SE]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: compliance, H5154 [26JN], H8204 [27SE], H9638 [11OC]

———compliance (H. Con. Res. 293), H1287 [23MR], H1420 [28MR], H1482 [29MR], H1624 [30MR], H1681 [4AP], H1854 [6AP], H1987 [10AP], H2018 [11AP], H2414 [3MY], H2974 [15MY], H3056 [16MY], H3185 [17MY], H3533, H3564-H3568 [23MY], H3872 [6JN], H4125 [9JN], E831 [25MY]

Haiti: allocation of foreign aid, H5976, H5977 [13JY]

———U.S. policy, H7194 [27JY]

Halberstadt, Pat: Garden Grove, CA, Sister City Association honoree, E406 [23MR]

Helsinki Final Act: anniversary (H.J. Res. 100), H8032-H8036 [25SE], E946 [9JN], E1360 [27JY]

Hong Kong: report on status after reversion to the People's Republic of China, E89 [8FE], E1629 [28SE]

Honore, Stephan L.: Peace Corps Franklin Williams Award for Outstanding Community Service recipient, E152 [16FE]

Horowitz, Michael: tribute for efforts to raise awareness about the human rights situation in Sudan (H. Res. 421), H259 [9FE]

Human rights: combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), H2675-H2687 [9MY], H7628 [14SE], E697 [10MY]

———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), conference report, H9036-H9048 [6OC], E1721 [6OC], E1729 [10OC], E1790 [13OC]

———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 613), H9029-H9036 [6OC]

———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 149), H9865 [12OC]

———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), motion to instruct conferees, H7628-H7631 [14SE]

———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), permission to file conference report, H8431 [28SE]

———prevent trafficking of women and children for forced prostitution and labor, H5946-H5948 [12JY], E1239, E1249 [14JY]

———violations against homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgendered individuals (H. Con. Res. 259), E253 [9MR]

Hungary: anniversary of foundation as a state (H. Con. Res. 400), H8590-H8592 [2OC]

IMF: reform (H.R. 3750), E196 [29FE]

Immigration: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems, E718 [11MY]

———arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (H.R. 4489), H3533, H3568-H3576 [23MY], E777 [19MY]

———increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and expand education and training opportunities for U.S. students and workers, H6033, H6034 [13JY]

———increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and expand education and training opportunities for U.S. students and workers (S. 2045), H8699-H8706 [3OC], H8781, H8782 [4OC], H9004 [5OC], E1674, E1675 [4OC]

———make Religious Worker Visa Program permanent (H.R. 1871), E1400 [6SE]

———prohibit refusal of visas based on sex, race, sexual orientation, or disability, H9544 [10OC]

———waive naturalization requirement to take oath of renunciation and allegiance for certain disabled or impaired applicants (H.R. 4838), H9545-H9548 [10OC], E1833 [19OC]

———waive naturalization requirement to take oath of renunciation and allegiance for certain disabled or impaired applicants (S. 2812), H9548 [10OC]

———waive naturalization requirement to take oath of renunciation and allegiance for certain disabled or impaired applicants (S. 2812), insert H.R. 4838 language in lieu, H9548 [10OC]

India: alleged involvement in 1985 Air India bombing, E2162 [8DE]

———allocation of foreign aid, H6011-H6015 [13JY], E1255 [18JY], E1276, E1279 [19JY]

———civil liberties violations of religious minorities, E1329, E1331 [27JY], E1696 [6OC], E1846 [19OC], E1903 [25OC], E1952 [26OC]

———designate as a state sponsor of terrorism, E50 [1FE], E1208 [11JY], E1329, E1331 [27JY], E1696 [6OC], E1903 [25OC]

———independence anniversary, E1 [24JA], E46 [1FE]

———self-determination for the independence of the Sikh nation homeland, Punjab, Khalistan, E921 [9JN]

———U.S. policy, H539 [29FE], E1 [24JA], E356, E368 [21MR], E1403 [6SE], E1992 [28OC], E2162 [8DE]

———visit by President Clinton, E370 [21MR]

Indonesia: murder of U.N. employees in East Timor, H7219 [6SE], H7507 [13SE]

———prohibit military assistance relative to free elections and human rights conditions in East Timor, H5901 [12JY]

———prohibit military assistance relative to free elections and human rights conditions in East Timor (H.R. 4319), E576 [13AP]

———prohibit military assistance relative to free elections and human rights conditions in East Timor (H.R. 4357), H2470 [3MY]

———prohibit military assistance relative to prosecution of those responsible for violence, return of displaced refugees, and human rights conditions in East Timor, H7219 [6SE]

INS: provide for direct payment of information fees by foreign students under the Coordinated Interagency Partnership Regulating International Students Program (H.R. 3732), E199 [29FE]

Institute of International Education: meeting on importance of international education, E582 [13AP]

International Criminal Court: encourage President Clinton to sign establishing treaty, E2219 [15DE]

International economic relations: development and expansion of international economic assistance programs that utilize cooperatives and credit unions (H.R. 4673), H7753-H7755 [19SE]

———promote international monetary stability and share seigniorage with officially dollarized countries (H.R. 4818), E1190 [10JY]

International Financial Institution Advisory Commission: release of report on IMF and World Bank reform, E355 [21MR]

International law: protect U.S. military personnel and other U.S. officials from criminal prosecution by an international court to which the U.S. is not a party (H.R. 4654), E1012 [14JN]

International Telecommunications Satellite Organization: permit foreign employees to maintain visa status after privatization, H9544 [10OC]

Iran: U.S. policy, H3910 [6JN]

Iraq: U.S. policy, H7993 [22SE]

———U.S. policy relative to continuation of sanctions, H578 [1MR]

Israel: allocation of foreign aid, H5897 [12JY]

———encourage countries to establish full diplomatic relations (H.R. 5023), E1383 [27JY]

———inclusion of Armenian Genocide in national education curriculum, H3625 [23MY]

———membership in the U.N. Western European and Others Group, H4125 [9JN], E892 [6JN]

———membership in the U.N. Western European and Others Group (H. Con. Res. 349), E950 [9JN]

———U.S. policy, E851 [25MY]

ITC: study the impact of prescription drug prices on the economy, E1299 [21JY]

Japan: tribute to Okinawa for hosting U.S. defense facilities and for hosting the G-8 summit meeting (H. Res. 587), H8282 [27SE]

Kazakhstan: elections, E245 [8MR]

———support economic and political development, E192 [29FE], E209 [1MR], E376 [22MR], E449, E469 [30MR]

———U.S. policy, E1717 [6OC], E1765 [12OC]

Kim, Taesoo (Tom): Garden Grove, CA, Sister City Association honoree, E409 [23MR]

King Hussein I (Jordan): Nuclear Age Peace Foundation Peace Leadership Award recipient, E195 [29FE]

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, H3357-H3362 [18MY], H6004-H6006 [13JY]

———prohibit the assumption of liability by the U.S. Government for nuclear accidents that may occur at U.S. provided nuclear reactors (H.R. 4266), E563 [13AP]

———promote termination of ballistic missile program, H5154 [26JN]

———require reports to Congress about proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and missiles to deliver such weapons (H.R. 4860), E1267 [19JY]

Korean Peninsula: summit between North and South Korea, E1029 [15JN], E1049 [19JN], E1146 [29JN]

Laos: U.S. policy, E1981, E2004 [28OC]

Latin America: allocation of foreign aid, H5900, H5901 [12JY]

Lebanon: allocation of foreign aid, H5902 [12JY]

Lithuania: permit war crime trials in absentia if the accused is unable to be present due to medical conditions, H725 [8MR]

Macau: U.S. policy, H11300-H11302 [26OC]

Macedonia: allocation of foreign aid, H6007, H6026 [13JY], E1976 [28OC]

Magen David Adom Society: membership and recognition of the Red Shield of David by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (H. Res. 464), H2422-H2425 [3MY], E511 [6AP]

Medicare: coverage of outpatient prescription drugs, H6569, H6570 [19JY]

Mexico: safety and well-being of U.S. citizens injured while traveling (H. Con. Res. 232), H4681 [20JN], H6722-H6724 [24JY]

Middle East: condemn current level of violence between Israelis and Palestinians, H9867 [12OC], H10791 [24OC], H10833 [25OC], E1786 [13OC], E2023 [30OC]

———condemn current level of violence between Israelis and Palestinians (H. Con. Res. 418), E1722 [6OC]

———condemn current level of violence between Israelis and Palestinians (H. Con. Res. 426), H9819 [12OC], H10646-H10655 [24OC], H11201 [26OC], E1791 [13OC], E1918, E1921, E1922 [25OC], E1945, E1953 [26OC], E2000 [28OC], E2060 [1NO]

———hostilities between Israel, Lebanon, and Syria, H3893 [6JN]

———U.S. policy on U.N. Security Council resolution condemning current level of violence between the Israelis and Palestinians, H10068 [18OC]

———U.S. policy on U.N. Security Council resolution condemning current level of violence between the Israelis and Palestinians (H. Res. 623), H9508 [10OC]

Montenegro: democracy efforts, E82 [8FE]

Morocco: U.S. policy, H1768 [5AP]

Motor vehicles: impose criminal and civil penalties for false statements and failure to file reports relative to defects in foreign products, H9631 [10OC]

———require reports relative to defects in foreign products (H.R. 5164), H9624-H9632 [10OC], E1778 [13OC], E1803, E1816 [17OC], E2024 [30OC]

———require reports relative to defects in foreign products (H.R. 5164), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 428), H9852 [12OC]

Mozambique: provide debt relief and reconstruction aid, H1353 [23MR], H1490, H1494, H1505, H1569, H1570 [29MR]

National Council of Resistance of Iran: tribute, E1410 [6SE]

National security: protection, H11528, H11534 [30OC]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Kim Dae Jung for peace, E1810 [17OC]

Norristown, PA: tribute to Sister City relationship with Montella, Italy, E1223 [13JY]

Nuclear weapons: proliferation, E122 [10FE]

———recognize the security interests of the U.S. in furthering complete nuclear disarmament (H. Res. 82), H2020 [11AP]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: prohibit interference with certain foreign intellectual property laws or policies designed to make pharmaceuticals or medical technologies more affordable, H5151-H5153 [26JN]

———trade agreement compliance staff funding, H5050-H5053 [23JN]

Orbon, Karin M.: American Councils for International Education Awards for Excellence in Teaching exchange program participant, E1854 [19OC]

Pakistan: designate as a state sponsor of terrorism (H. Res. 406), H2603 [4MY]

———visit by President Clinton, H736 [8MR], H1050, H1051 [15MR]

Peace: international peace efforts, E1062 [20JN]

Persian Gulf Conflict: decision not to invade Iraq, E1536 [20SE]

Philippines: relief of citizens collectively referred to as the ``Marcos Entourage'' (H.R. 4370), E849 [25MY]

Political campaigns: influence and legality of foreign contributions, H2064 [11AP], H8593 [2OC]

Power resources: permit draw down of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve relative to anticompetitive activities and provide tax credits for certain energy efficiency improvements (H.R. 4043), E364 [21MR]

Railroads: establish a bilateral U.S. and Canadian commission to study the feasibility of connecting the continental rail system to Alaska through Canada, H11300 [26OC]

Rumbaugh, Alice: Garden Grove, CA, Sister City Association honoree, E414 [23MR]

Russia: agricultural assistance, H6015-H6018 [13JY]

———allocation of foreign aid, H5848 [12JY], H6722 [24JY], H7284 [7SE]

———condemn interference with freedom of the press, H6604 [20JY]

———condemn interference with freedom of the press (H. Con. Res. 339), E860 [25MY]

———condition participation in the Group of Eight on voluntary acceptance of and adherence to the norms and standards of democracy (H. Con. Res. 425), E1830 [19OC]

———detention of journalist Andrei Babitsky and interference with freedom of the press, E300 [14MR]

———express concern with manipulation of the mass media and intimidation of the independent press and express support for freedom of speech, E1832 [19OC]

———express concern with manipulation of the mass media and intimidation of the independent press and express support for freedom of speech (H. Con. Res. 352), H4654-H4656 [19JN], E1013 [14JN]

———GAO study on the transition to a market economy, H11751 [1NO]

———proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran, H10461 [19OC], H11520-H11525 [29OC]

———sale and transfer of Moskit anti-ship missiles, H3478 [22MY]

———sale and transfer of Moskit anti-ship missiles (H.R. 4022), H8724-H8726 [3OC]

Saudi Arabia: return of Nadia Dabbagh to U.S., H11199 [26OC]

Science: biotechnology research and development funding, H7939 [21SE]

Serbia: democracy efforts, E1711 [6OC]

———U.S. policy, H10837 [25OC], E2002 [28OC]

Singapore: authorize the negotiation of a free trade agreement and provide for expedited congressional consideration of such an agreement (H.R. 5586), E1985 [28OC]

South America: U.S. policy, E1795 [13OC]

Sri Lanka: condemn terrorist actions of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, E945 [9JN]

———elections (H. Con. Res. 298), H1768 [5AP], E503 [6AP]

———human rights violations, E47 [1FE], E708 [11MY]

———U.S. policy, H3858 [25MY]

Sudan: condemn Government for genocide in southern Sudan, support for terrorism, and human rights violations, H4124, H4125 [9JN], H7349 [7SE]

———increase diplomatic efforts to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts, H10814 [25OC]

———increase diplomatic efforts to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts (S. 1453), H10640-H10643, H10709 [24OC], E1963 [27OC]

———National Democratic Alliance funding, H5950 [12JY], H5980, H6006, H6007 [13JY]

———U.S. policy, H8433 [28SE], E1639 [2OC]

Taxation: exclusion of certain income of foreign sales corporations, E1999 [28OC]

———incentives to encourage domestic production of oil and gas and respond to surging foreign oil imports (H.R. 1116), H1143 [21MR]

———prevent companies from reinsuring income in Bermuda or other tax havens to avoid paying U.S. income tax (H.R. 4192), E504 [6AP]

———provide incentives and job training grants for communities affected by migration of businesses and jobs to Canada or Mexico as a result of NAFTA (H.R. 1967), H495 [16FE]

———repeal the exclusion of certain income of foreign sales corporations (H.R. 4986), H7377-H7379, H7416-H7431 [12SE], H11881-H11899 [14NO], E1465, E1472 [13SE], E1480 [14SE], E1536 [20SE]

Terrorism: responsibility for bombing of Pan Am flight 103, H3872 [6JN]

Treaties and agreements: approve a governing international fishery agreement between the U.S. and the Russian Federation (H.R. 1653), H11556-H11561 [30OC], H11706 [31OC]

———impact of changes to arms control treaties on U.S.-Russian relations, H2379 [2MY]

———prohibit executive branch compliance with the Antiballistic Missile Treaty and the multilateral Memorandum of Understanding related to that treaty, H5153, H5154 [26JN]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: funding, H5903 [12JY]

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 (H. Res. 461), H1943, H1953 [6AP], H12040 [7DE], E521 [10AP]

———compliance with U.N. resolutions relative to Cyprus (H. Con. Res. 100), H6366 [18JY]

———cooperative efforts with the U.S. relative to earthquake prediction and dangers, E1147 [29JN]

———end restrictions on freedoms and human rights of the enclaved people of Cyprus (H. Con. Res. 80), H6366 [18JY]

———support membership in European Union, E760 [18MY]

———U.S. policy, H3031 [15MY], E414 [23MR], E771 [19MY]

U.N.: payment of U.S. arrearages, H7695 [18SE], H7742 [19SE]

———prohibit funding for any U.S. delegation or special envoy that limit efforts to combat sex trafficking, H5149, H5150 [26JN]

———promote full equality for Israel (H.R. 3405), H4125 [9JN]

———Security Council resolution on HIV/AIDS health crisis, H6089, H6090 [17JY]

———self-determination referendum for Western Sahara, H1768 [5AP], H5033 [22JN]

———U.S. role in peacekeeping operations, H1633 [3AP], H7701 [18SE]

U.N. Drug Control Program: contributions by countries to fund activities, E95 [8FE]

U.S-Mexico Border Conference: meeting, H1768 [5AP]

Ukraine: agricultural assistance, H6015-H6018 [13JY]

———democracy efforts, E607 [2MY]

———tribute to reopening of Golden Rose Choral Synagogue in Dnepropetrovsk, E1685 [5OC]

United Arab Emirates: prohibit transfer of F-16 aircraft (H.R. 4072), E405 [23MR]

USIA: tribute, E689 [10MY]

Vajpayee, Atal Bihari: U.S. visit by Indian Prime Minister, H7347 [7SE], H7491-H7493 [12SE], E1403 [6SE], E1473 [13SE], E1481, E1496 [14SE], E1531 [19SE]

Vatican City: U.N. status of the Holy See (H. Con. Res. 253), H5757-H5760 [11JY], E1228 [13JY]

Veterans: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts other than declared wars (H.R. 1804), H10721 [24OC]

Vietnam: U.S. policy, H2416 [3MY]

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.: importation and sale of products made in the People's Republic of China, H96 [1FE]

Weldon, Representative Curt: report on congressional delegation trips to certain foreign countries, H23-H28 [27JA]

Women: increase financial and programmatic contributions to advancing the status of women and girls in low-income countries around the world (H.R. 5533), E1889 [24OC]

World Learning (organization): tribute to ``Experiment in International Living'' reunion, E1863 [19OC]

World March of Women: tribute to Cypriot participants, E1864 [19OC]

World Population Awareness Week: observance, E1872 [19OC]

World Press Freedom Day: observance, E949 [9JN]

World TB Day: observance, E407 [23MR]

World Trade Organization: file complaint against oil-producing countries for violating trade rules prohibiting quantitative limitations on import or export of resources or products across borders (H. Con. Res. 276), H4464 [14JN], E300 [14MR]

———threat to U.S. sovereignty, H8195-H8197 [26SE]

———withdraw U.S. membership and funding (H.J. Res. 89), H612 [1MR]

———withdraw U.S. membership and funding (H.J. Res. 90), H1989 [10AP], H2393-H2398 [2MY], H2601-H2603 [4MY], H4657, H4670-H4672 [19JN], H4793-H4814 [21JN], E1109, E1116 [26JN]

———withdraw U.S. membership and funding (H.J. Res. 90), consideration (H. Res. 528), H4787-H4793 [21JN]

World War II: tribute to Armed Forces personnel killed in aviation accident in Queensland, Austrialia, E1183 [30JN]

Zimbabwe: allocation of foreign aid, H5903 [12JY]

———condemn violence, breakdown of rule of law, and troubled pre-election period (H. Res. 500), H4652-H4654 [19JN], E695 [10MY]

———elections, E1161 [30JN]

Remarks in Senate

Africa: impact of civil conflicts on countries, S3876-S3880 [11MY]

Agriculture: enforcement of trade remedy laws, S10693 [18OC]

———prohibit products containing dry ultra-filtered milk or casein from being labeled domestic natural cheese (S. 2630), S4461 [25MY], S6107 [29JN]

AID: Child Survival and Disease Programs Fund micronutrient programs funding, S10980, S10981 [25OC]

———female genital mutilation eradication funding, S5621 [22JN]

———International Rule of Law Program in the People's Republic of China funding, S5621 [22JN]

American Institute in Taiwan: construction funding for a facility in the Republic of China (H.R. 3707), S3270 [2MY]

Animals: conservation of great apes (H.R. 4320), S10843 [19OC]

Argentina: condemn terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires and urge Argentine Government to punish those responsible (S. Res. 329), S7279, S7280 [19JY]

Armed Forces: deployment of troops to foreign countries, S4407-S4412 [25MY], S11353-S11358 [30OC]

———require certain information from the President before certain deployments (S. 2851), S9774-S9783 [3OC]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, S2851, S2852 [25AP], S2933 [26AP]

Arms control: expand and enhance U.S. efforts in the Russian nuclear complex to expedite containment of nuclear expertise that presents a proliferation threat, S6594 [13JY]

———expand and enhance U.S. efforts in the Russian nuclear complex to expedite containment of nuclear expertise that presents a proliferation threat (S. 2492), S3194 [1MY]

Army: close School of the Americas and determine appropriate education and training for Latin American military personnel, S6834 [14JY]

———close School of the Americas and replace with Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, S10348 [12OC]

Asia: U.S. strategic interests, S7819 [27JY]

Aviation: encourage efforts to have European Union regulation of aircraft noise rescinded, S1584, S1590 [22MR], S3908 [11MY]

———increase penalties for the use or sale of defective or uncertified aircraft parts, S1261 [8MR]

Baltic States: recognize anniversary of U.S. nonrecognition policy of the Soviet takeover of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and support democratic and economic reforms (S. Con. Res. 122), S7282 [19JY]

Belarus: condemn human rights violations and undemocratic elections and provide for full accounting of the disappearance and release of opposition leaders (S. Con. Res. 153), S10790 [19OC], S11013 [25OC]

———human rights violations and democracy efforts (H. Con. Res. 304), S5757 [23JN]

———human rights violations and democracy efforts (S. Con. Res. 75), S1972 [30MR]

Broadcasting Board of Governors: make archival materials of the Africa Division of the VOA available to the Institute for Media Development (S. 2682), S4574 [6JN], S5755 [23JN]

Budget: foreign policy programs allocations, S2421 [7AP]

Burma: recognize anniversary of free and fair elections and improve democratic and human rights (S. Con. Res. 113), S4006, S4026 [16MY], S4449 [25MY], S7282, S7283 [19JY]

Business and industry: increase fees charged to employers who are petitioners for the employment of H-1B non-immigrant workers (H.R. 5362), S10155 [10OC]

———provide assistance to microenterprises in developing countries (H.R. 1143), S9681, S9682 [3OC]

Chen Shui-bian: tribute on election as President of the Republic of China, S2433 [7AP]

Children and youth: abduction of children by family members to foreign countries, S3679, S3683 [9MY], S5730 [23JN]

China, People's Republic of: admission into World Trade Organization, S696 [22FE], S790 [24FE], S838 [28FE]

———condemn practice of forced abortions and sterilization, S8469, S8470, S8472-S8476 [13SE]

———include in U.S.-Asia Environmental Partnership, S4166 [18MY], S5485, S5565 [21JN], S5616 [22JN]

———nuclear weapons proliferation, S5586-S5588 [22JN], S6326-S6328 [10JY], S10129 [10OC]

———release of Rebiya Kadeer, Ablikim Abdyirim, and Kahriman Abdukirim (S. Con. Res. 81), S636 [10FE], S3269, S3270 [2MY]

———release of Rebiya Kadeer, Ablikim Abdyirim, and Kahriman Abdukirim (S. Res. 252), S294 [2FE]

———release of Yongyi Song and legal system reform, S694 [22FE]

———release of Yongyi Song and legal system reform (S. Con. Res. 78), S134 [31JA]

———U.S. policy, S6834-S6836 [14JY], S10129 [10OC]

China, Republic of: assist in enhancement of security (H.R. 1838), S654 [22FE], S1280 [8MR], S2565 [12AP], S2647 [13AP]

———congratulations on elections and reaffirmation of U.S. commitment to security and democracy, S2433 [7AP]

———congratulations on elections and reaffirmation of U.S. commitment to security and democracy (S. Con. Res. 99), S1829 [28MR]

Citizenship: confer U.S. citizenship automatically and retroactively to foreign-born children adopted by U.S. citizens (H.R. 2883), S8938 [21SE], S10491 [12OC], S10584 [13OC]

Clinton, President: visit to Ireland, S11824 [15DE]

———visit to South Asian countries, S1307 [8MR]

Coast Guard: maritime patrol aircraft funding, S4096 [17MY]

Cole (U.S.S.): terrorist attack on Navy destroyer in Yemen, S10334, S10341, S10342, S10344, S10350, S10356, S10357, S10383, S10393, S10394, S10395 [12OC], S10583, S10603, S10604 [13OC], S10729-S10733 [18OC], S10753 [19OC], S11018 [25OC]

———terrorist attack on Navy destroyer in Yemen (S. Res. 378), S10740, S10741 [18OC]

———terrorist attack on Navy destroyer in Yemen (S. Res. 379), S10741, S10742 [18OC]

———terrorist attack on Navy destroyer in Yemen (S. Res. 379), star print, S11512 [14NO]

———tribute to sailors relative to terrorist attack on Navy destroyer in Yemen, S11072 [26OC], S11460 [1NO]

———tribute to sailors relative to terrorist attack on Navy destroyer in Yemen (H. Res. 631), S10706 [18OC]

Colombia: advance peace process to end ongoing violence which threatens democracy, human rights, and economic and social stability, S65 [26JA]

———human rights violations, S5616-S5618 [22JN]

———provide helicopters to assist in drug enforcement efforts, S5515-S5519, S5526, S5528, S5529 [21JN], S5626 [22JN]

Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate): participation in U.N. meetings on U.S.-U.N. relations, S69 [26JA]

Congo, Democratic Republic of: support U.N. peacekeeping operations, S279 [2FE]

Congress: staff exchange program with German Bundestag, S43 [24JA]

Congressional Trade Office: establish (S. 2226), S1393 [9MR]

Convention Against Torture and Other Forms of Cruel, Inhuman, and Degrading Treatment or Punishment: implement and establish support program for victims of torture, S5878 [27JN]

Convention for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labor: deny certain foreign aid relative to compliance, S3864, S3867 [11MY]

Court of International Trade: review certain determinations of binational panels under NAFTA (S. 3216), S10721 [18OC]

Cranston, Alan: Lawyers Alliance for World Security W. Averell Harriman Award recipient, S967 [29FE]

Crime: establish court-martial jurisdiction over civilians serving with Armed Forces and Federal jurisdiction over crimes committed outside the U.S. by civilians accompanying U.S. Armed Forces (S. 768), S11181-S11184 [26OC]

Cuba: U.S. policy, S779, S780 [24FE], S9844 [4OC]

Dept. of Defense: adjustment of composite theoretical performance levels of high performance computers, S6457-S6460 [11JY]

———congressional briefing on Single Integrated Operational Plan, S6291 [30JN]

———proposed international sales of AH-64 Apache Longbow helicopters and Stinger missiles, S7739, S7740 [27JY]

———require that reports on the transfer of militarily sensitive technology to certain countries include updates on previous Inspector General recommendations, S6450 [11JY]

Dept. of Energy: create an oil reserve for use when fuel oil prices rise sharply because of anticompetitive activity, shortage, or extreme winter weather (S. 2047), S545-S547 [9FE], S1622 [23MR]

———draw down and sale of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve relative to anticompetitive activities (S. 1951), S1543 [22MR]

———require report on readiness of heating oil and propane industries to respond to rises in prices due to anticompetitive activity, shortage, or extreme winter weather, S8171 [7SE]

———require report on readiness of heating oil and propane industries to respond to rises in prices due to anticompetitive activity, shortage, or extreme winter weather (S. 2072), S632-S634 [10FE]

———treatment of Strategic Petroleum Reserve relative to anticompetitive activities, S5173-S5176 [15JN]

———treatment of Strategic Petroleum Reserve relative to anticompetitive activities (S. Con. Res. 88), S1129 [2MR]

Dept. of State: establish undergraduate grant program to assist certain U.S. students to pursue studies at foreign institutions of higher education (S. 3076), S8817, S8824 [20SE]

———nonproliferation and anti-terrorism programs funding, S5539-S5542 [21JN]

———provide rewards for information relative to serious violations of international law in Rwanda (S. 2460), S2868 [25AP], S5753 [23JN]

———VOA broadcast condemning the terrorist attack on Navy destroyer U.S.S. Cole in Yemen, S10705 [18OC], S10792 [19OC]

Diseases: address the issue of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Africa, Asia, and Latin America (S. 2032), S330 [3FE], S8283 [8SE]

———authorizing appropriations for international HIV/AIDS control efforts (S. 2026), S288-S290 [2FE]

———HIV/AIDS research and prevention programs funding, S5613 [22JN]

———international tuberculosis control (S. 2643), S4477 [25MY]

Drug abuse: national drug control policy, S5313-S5315 [19JN]

Drugs: discrepancy in prescription drug prices between U.S. and foreign countries, S1862 [29MR], S2320 [6AP], S8781-S8785 [20SE]

———extend interstate price discrimination prohibitions to foreign commerce relative to the discrepancy in prescription drug prices between U.S. and foreign countries (S. 2464), S2942 [26AP], S4171 [18MY]

———require the U.S. Trade Representative to enter into negotiations to eliminate price controls imposed by certain foreign countries on prescription drugs (S. 2466), S2944 [26AP]

Ecology and environment: encourage cross-border cooperation and environmental cleanup in Northern Europe (H.R. 4249), S7282 [19JY]

Egypt: provide a timely and open judicial appeal for Shaiboub William Arsel and complete an independent investigation of police brutality in Al-Kosheh (S. Res. 367), S9965 [5OC]

———transfer Foreign Military Financing Program funds into the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, S5510 [21JN]

European Parliament: visit to Senate Chamber by delegation, S5507 [21JN]

European Union: World Trade Organization ruling on export subsidies, S11454, S11455, S11457-S11459 [1NO]

Export Administration Act: increase penalties for violations (H.R. 5239), S10266 [11OC], S11365 [30OC]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Urban Search and Rescue Team, S6111 [29JN]

Fiji: U.S. policy, S7528-S7530 [25JY]

Fish and fishing: improve conservation and management of sharks and prohibit practice of shark-finning (S. 2831), S6141 [29JN], S11744, S11745 [7DE]

———improve fishery management and enforcement, and fisheries data collection, research, and assessment (S. 2973), S7888-S7890 [27JY]

Fishermen's Protective Act: extend reimbursement period for owners of U.S. fishing vessels for costs incurred from seizure and detention by a foreign country (H.R. 1651), S5769-S5771 [26JN], S11019 [25OC]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for security assistance (S. 2901), S8241 [7SE]

———education and anti-corruption programs funding for certain countries, S5486 [21JN]

———improve certain defense and security assistance programs and authorize the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign countries (H.R. 4919), conference report, S9118 [22SE]

———improve certain defense and security assistance programs and authorize the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign countries (H.R. 4919), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 405), S9118 [22SE]

———international family planning programs funding (S. 2380), S2351 [6AP]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S1305 [8MR]

———make development assistance contingent on biannual certification of economic freedom in beneficiary countries (S. 2861), S6672 [13JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4811), S7121-S7142 [18JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 4811), conference report, S10972-S10974, S10976, S10978-S10984 [25OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 4811), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S10966 [25OC]

———making appropriations (S. 2522), S5443-S5449, S5477 [20JN], S5479, S5482-S5547, S5551, S5565 [21JN], S5587, S5609-S5628 [22JN]

———making appropriations (S. 2522), indefinitely postponed, S7142 [18JY]

———making appropriations (S. 2522), motion to proceed, S4170-S4184 [18MY]

———making appropriations (S. 2522), unanimous-consent agreement, S5533 [21JN]

———making appropriations (S. 2522), unanimous-consent request, S4170 [18MY]

Foreign policy: allocation of economic assistance, S5524 [21JN], S7812 [27JY], S9184 [25SE]

———bilateral debt relief to heavily indebted poor countries, S10650-S10652 [18OC]

———encourage foreign countries to investigate and prosecute crimes committed in the name of family honor and to provide relief for victims, S5620 [22JN]

———establish framework for consideration of unilateral economic sanctions, S7382 [20JY]

———exempt agricultural products, medicines, and medical products from U.S. economic sanctions, S4524 [6JN], S4931 [9JN], S4970 [12JN], S5063-S5067 [14JN], S6051-S6053 [29JN], S6344 [10JY], S7591, S7603, S7604, S7629 [26JY], S9019, S9029, S9030 [22SE], S10063-S10065 [6OC], S10147 [10OC], S10669, S10670, S10675, S10681, S10688 [18OC], S10792 [19OC]

———make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (S. 2778), S5683 [22JN]

———national objectives priority assignments, S761-S774 [24FE], S2553-S2565 [12AP], S3894-S3906 [11MY], S6109 [29JN], S9774-S9783 [3OC]

———promote democracy in Serbia and Montenegro (S. 720), S1480 [21MR], S9251, S9257 [26SE], S9899 [5OC]

———provide bilateral debt relief and improve the provision of multilateral debt relief, S10399 [12OC]

———provide bilateral debt relief to heavily indebted poor countries, S5611, S5612, S5623, S5626 [22JN], S11874 [15DE]

———reaffirm U.S. commitment to democracy in Latin American countries, S1849-S1851 [29MR]

———reduce, suspend, or terminate certain assistance to countries engaged in oil price fixing to the detriment of the U.S. economy, S1622 [23MR]

———reduce, suspend, or terminate certain assistance to countries engaged in oil price fixing to the detriment of the U.S. economy (S. 2182), S1184 [6MR]

———suspend certain sanctions imposed on India, S5447-S5449, S5477 [20JN]

———U.S. policy towards NATO and the European Union's European Security and Defense Policy, S11344 [29OC]

———U.S. role in multilateral organizations, S3894-S3906 [11MY]

Foreign trade: access of U.S. business to markets, S1446 [20MR]

———authorizing appropriations for technical assistance to promote trade anti-corruption measures (S. 2382), S3858 [11MY]

———court decision on appointment of environmental representatives to Industry Sector Advisory Committees relative to forest products, S220 [1FE]

———encourage free trade agreements with Central and South American countries, S4493 [25MY]

———export controls on certain high-performance computers, S4980-S4982 [13JN]

———export controls on certain high-performance computers (S. 2539), S3836 [10MY]

———export controls on certain high-speed computers, S1271, S1272, S1277 [8MR]

———improve compliance with and encourage public participation in the trade advisory committee system relative to trade agreements, S2229 [5AP]

———improve procedures for restricting imports of archaeological and ethnological material, S11877 [15DE]

———investigate and prevent the unreported importation of ginseng products into the U.S. (S. Res. 348), S8105 [6SE]

———promote safety of genetically engineered foods, S3178-S3180 [1MY]

———provide additional trade benefits to certain beneficiary countries in the Caribbean, S3788-S3792, S3807, S3815, S3817-S3827, S3853 [10MY], S3859, S3864-S3871 [11MY]

———provide export control authority (S. 1712), S1194, S1225, S1226 [7MR], S1271, S1272, S1275-S1280 [8MR], S1335 [9MR], S1619 [23MR]

———provide export control authority (S. 1712), unanimous-consent agreement, S1275 [8MR]

———require country-of-origin labeling of all forms of ginseng (S. 3005), S8105 [6SE]

———require that imported jewelry be indelibly marked with the country of origin, S3869 [11MY]

———strengthen provisions relative to transshipment of certain textile products, S3803, S3807, S3817, S3826 [10MY], S3867, S3872 [11MY]

———tobacco export subsidies, S11458 [1NO]

———U.S. deficit, S8-S10 [24JA], S341-S344 [3FE], S1446 [20MR], S4220-S4223 [22MY], S7593 [26JY], S9021-S9023 [22SE]

Georgia, Republic of: U.S. policy, S6830 [14JY]

Gore, Vice President: agreement with Russia relative to proliferation of nuclear missile technology, S11072, S11113-S11115 [26OC], S11337-S11340 [29OC]

Government: report on progress in developing infrastructure assurance strategies and Dept. of Defense role in implementing such strategies and detecting information warfare programs (S. 2702), S4845 [8JN]

Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption: implementation (H.R. 2909), S7751 [27JY], S8866 [20SE], S8934, S8938 [21SE]

———implementation (S. 682), S2785 [13AP]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: compliance (H. Con. Res. 293), S5758 [23JN]

———compliance (S. Con. Res. 98), S1684 [23MR], S3679, S3683 [9MY]

Haiti: allocation of foreign aid, S7642 [26JY]

Helsinki Final Act: anniversary (S.J. Res. 48), S4853 [8JN], S7804 [27JY]

Higher Education Act: improve integrity of Federal student loan programs relative to students at foreign institutions (S. 3143), S9606-S9608 [2OC]

Human rights: combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), S4499 [25MY], S4507 [6JN], S7781, S7788, S7789 [27JY]

———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), conference report, S10043, S10044 [6OC], S10137-S10139 [10OC], S10164-S10228, S10240, S10241 [11OC], S10615 [17OC]

———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S10061 [6OC]

———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 149), S10271 [11OC]

———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (S. 2414), S2630-S2632 [12AP], S10028 [5OC]

———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (S. 2449), S2768 [13AP], S5084 [14JN]

———prevent trafficking of women and children for forced prostitution and labor, S5532 [21JN]

———prevent trafficking of women and children for forced prostitution and labor (S. 600), S1305 [8MR]

Immigration: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (H.R. 4489), S4454, S4501-S4504 [25MY]

———arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (S. 2599), S4204, S4207 [18MY]

———clarification of term ``extreme hardship involving unusual and severe harm'' relative to visa eligibility, S10179 [11OC]

———establish pilot program to allow certain aliens who complete a postsecondary degree in math or science to change their immigrant status to remain in U.S. and work in one of those fields (S. 1645), S9647 [3OC]

———extend status adjustment filing deadlines for certain Cuban, Nicaraguan, and Haitian nationals (S. 2058), S617 [10FE], S1973 [30MR]

———increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and expand education and training opportunities for U.S. students and workers (S. 2045), S542-S545 [9FE], S6341 [10JY], S6408-S6411, S6445 [11JY], S7608 [26JY], S7820, S7822 [27JY], S8907-S8916 [21SE], S9026-S9029 [22SE], S9124-S9127 [25SE], S9215-S9229, S9235, S9242, S9244-S9248 [26SE], S9337-S9350, S9353-S9359, S9362-S9376 [27SE], S9443, S9449-S9451 [28SE], S9600 [2OC], S9643-S9657 [3OC]

———increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and expand education and training opportunities for U.S. students and workers (S. 2045), motion to proceed, S8619, S8620, S8626 [15SE], S8800-S8807 [20SE], S9026 [22SE]

———increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and expand education and training opportunities for U.S. students and workers (S. 2045), unanimous-consent agreement, S9445 [28SE]

———increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and expand education and training opportunities for U.S. students and workers (S. 2045), unanimous-consent request, S6338-S6340 [10JY]

———make Religious Worker Visa Program permanent (H.R. 1871), S10484 [12OC]

———waive naturalization requirement to take oath of renunciation and allegiance for certain disabled or impaired applicants (S. 2812), S6121, S6122 [29JN], S7456 [21JY], S10843 [19OC]

India: visit by President Clinton, S1588 [22MR]

Indonesia: prohibit economic assistance until the results of the referendum in East Timor have been fully implemented, S191-S197 [1FE]

———prohibit military assistance relative to prosecution of those responsible for violence, return of displaced refugees, and human rights conditions in East Timor (S. 2621), S4381 [24MY], S5524 [21JN]

———U.S. policy, S7530 [25JY]

Inter-American Foundation: funding relative to completion of GAO civil and criminal investigations, S5537 [21JN]

International Conference on the Balkans: convene, S4136 [18MY]

International Criminal Court: encourage President Clinton to sign establishing treaty, S11899-S11901 [15DE]

International law: protect U.S. military personnel and other U.S. officials from criminal prosecution by an international court to which the U.S. is not a party (S. 2726), S5107 [14JN]

International relations: emphasize peace process in Chechnya at G-7 summit in Japan, S5551 [21JN]

International Visitors Program: anniversary (S. Res. 87), S1752 [27MR]

Iraq: involvement in terrorist activities directed towards the U.S., S10753 [19OC]

———support transition to democracy, S1150 [2MR]

———U.S. policy, S2490 [11AP]

Japan: access of U.S. business to telecommunications markets (S. Res. 275), S1469 [20MR], S3269 [2MY]

Johns Hopkins University: Protection Project funding, S10217 [11OC]

Kazakhstan: support economic and political development, S389 [7FE]

King Abdullah Bin Hussein (Jordan): visit to Senate Chamber, S4649 [7JN]

King Juan Carlos (Spain): U.S. visit, S792 [24FE]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: U.S. policy, S10789 [19OC], S11293 [27OC]

Korean Peninsula: summit between North and South Korea, S5451 [20JN], S5650-S5652 [22JN]

Kosciuszko Foundation: anniversary, S2231 [5AP]

Law enforcement: develop and implement community policing and prosecutorial initiatives that address production, manufacture, distribution, importation, and use of illegal drugs (S. 2850), S6574 [12JY]

Lebanon: allocation of foreign aid, S5536 [21JN]

Libya: travel ban relative to trial of the terrorist suspects in the crash of Pan Am flight 103, S3033 [27AP]

———U.S. policy (S. Res. 287), S2637 [12AP], S2700 [13AP], S2856 [25AP], S3033, S3034 [27AP]

Magen David Adom Society: membership and recognition of the Red Shield of David by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (S. Res. 343), S7691 [26JY], S10735 [18OC]

Mexico: elections, S9687 [3OC]

———safety and well-being of U.S. citizens injured while traveling (H. Con. Res. 232), S10839 [19OC]

Middle East: condemn current level of violence between Israelis and Palestinians, S10146 [10OC], S10341, S10342, S10394, S10395, S10397, S10486 [12OC], S10583 [13OC]

———U.S. policy on U.N. Security Council resolution condemning current level of violence between the Israelis and Palestinians, S10396 [12OC], S10729-S10732 [18OC]

Morocco: U.S. policy, S66 [26JA]

Motor vehicles: impose criminal and civil penalties for false statements and failure to file reports relative to defects in foreign products (S. 3012), S8112 [6SE]

———require reports relative to defects in foreign products (H.R. 5164), S10229-S10232, S10272-S10274 [11OC], S10398 [12OC], S10614 [17OC], S11562 [5DE]

———require reports relative to defects in foreign products (H.R. 5164), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 428), S10632 [17OC]

———require reports relative to defects in foreign products (S. 3059), S8635 [15SE], S8652 [18SE], S9566 [2OC], S10040, S10042, S10044, S10061 [6OC]

———require reports relative to defects in foreign products (S. 3059), unanimous-consent agreement, S10048-S10050 [6OC]

———require reports relative to defects in foreign products (S. 3059), unanimous-consent request, S10040, S10051, S10060, S10061, S10067, S10068 [6OC]

———require the President to negotiate an international agreement governing the recall of motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment with safety-related defects (S. 3061), S8636 [15SE]

NAFTA: parity among participating countries relative to the personal allowance for duty-free merchandise purchased abroad (S. Res. 285), S2547 [11AP]

———parity among participating countries relative to the personal allowance for duty-free merchandise purchased abroad (S. Res. 333), S7806 [27JY]

National Endowment for Democracy: funding, S9257 [26SE]

National security: encourage continued negotiated reductions in Russian nuclear forces, S4536 [6JN]

———national missile defense system, S5 [24JA], S3013 [27AP]

———national objectives priority assignments, S761-S774 [24FE], S2553-S2565 [12AP], S3894-S3904 [11MY], S9774-S9783 [3OC], S11837-S11841 [15DE]

NATO: status of U.S. forces and military operations in the Balkan region of Europe, S3497-S3499 [4MY], S4518 [6JN], S10954-S10957, S10964 [25OC]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Kim Dae Jung for peace, S10706 [18OC], S10993 [25OC]

North Adams, MA: establishment of sister city relationship with Noisiel, France, S3604 [8MY]

Nuclear weapons: disposal of excess Russian weapons-derived plutonium, S486-S488 [8FE]

———proliferation, S7426 [21JY], S10655-S10658 [18OC]

———status of U.S. arsenal relative to policy of deterrence, S2138-S2141 [4AP], S6291 [30JN]

———status of U.S. arsenel relative to policy of deterrence, S1302-S1304 [8MR]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: periodically revise retaliation lists of goods of countries that fail to comply with the rulings of the World Trade Organization, S3870 [11MY]

Pastrana, Andres: visit to Senate chamber by Colombian President, S2600 [12AP], S2655 [13AP]

Peace Corps: funding, S5530 [21JN], S5627 [22JN]

Peru: support democratic political forces in their efforts to restore democracy (S. Con. Res. 155), S10939 [24OC]

Political campaigns: influence and legality of foreign contributions, S1283, S1296 [8MR]

Queen Rania Al-Abdullah (Jordan): visit to Senate Chamber, S4649 [7JN]

Railroads: establish a bilateral U.S. and Canadian commission to study the feasibility of connecting the continental rail system to Alaska through Canada (S. 2253), S1464 [20MR], S10543, S10544 [13OC]

Remy, France: tribute to citizens for burial of Houston Braly (S. Con. Res. 102), S2119 [4AP]

———tribute to fundraising efforts of 364th Fighter Group for restoration of stained glass windows (S. Con. Res. 102), S2119 [4AP]

Russia: detention of journalist Andrei Babitsky and interference with freedom of the press, S1874 [29MR], S6007 [28JN]

———detention of journalist Andrei Babitsky and interference with freedom of the press (S. Res. 261), S833, S834 [24FE]

———detention of journalist Andrei Babitsky and interference with freedom of the press (S. Res. 303), S3547 [4MY], S5759 [23JN]

———encourage the peaceful resolution of the armed conflict in Chechnya and investigate alleged war crimes, S4917, S4918 [9JN], S6007 [28JN], S7384 [20JY], S7419 [21JY]

———encourage the peaceful resolution of the armed conflict in Chechnya and investigate alleged war crimes (S. Res. 262), S709 [23FE], S834 [24FE], S5551 [21JN]

———express concern with manipulation of the mass media and intimidation of the independent press and express support for freedom of speech (S. Con. Res. 123), S5275 [15JN]

———proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran, S756 [24FE]

———U.S. policy relative to peaceful resolution of the armed conflict in Chechnya and investigation of alleged war crimes (S. Res. 280), S1999 [30MR]

Saudi Arabia: return of Nadia Dabbagh to U.S. (S. Res. 239), S7280 [19JY]

Seattle, WA: Dept. of State payment for security costs incurred while hosting World Trade Organization meetings, S257, S301, S302 [2FE]

———tribute to law enforcement officers for action during World Trade Organization meetings, S535 [9FE]

Senate: ratification of treaties and agreements, S10658-S10667 [18OC]

———return of certain treaties to the President (S. Res. 267), S10499 [12OC]

Serbia: democracy efforts, S10988 [25OC]

———U.S. policy, S10988 [25OC]

Sixth Nonproliferation Treaty Review Conference: support (S. Con. Res. 107), S2774 [13AP], S2853 [25AP]

South America: grant trade benefits to certain Andean Trade Pact nations relative to textiles and apparel (S. 2823), S6134-S6137 [29JN], S11473-S11475 [1NO]

Spain: condemn the assassination of Fernando Buesa and Jorge Diez Elorza by the Basque separatist group ETA and encourage the end of violent actions (S. Con. Res. 82), S822 [24FE]

Specter, Senator: report on congressional delegation trips to certain foreign countries, S63-S68 [26JA]

Sudan: condemn Government for genocide in southern Sudan, support for terrorism, and human rights violations, S1151 [2MR], S1381 [9MR]

———increase diplomatic efforts to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts (S. 1453), S1151 [2MR], S1381 [9MR]

Taxation: incentives to encourage domestic production of oil and gas and respond to surging foreign oil imports, S1274 [8MR]

———repeal the exclusion of certain income of foreign sales corporations, S11326 [29OC]

———repeal the exclusion of certain income of foreign sales corporations (H.R. 4986), S11450-S11455, S11457-S11459 [1NO]

———repeal the exclusion of certain income of foreign sales corporations (H.R. 4986), unanimous-consent request, S9445 [28SE], S9823 [4OC]

Telecommunications: acquisition of U.S. companies by foreign firms, S7427-S7429 [21JY]

———strengthen limitation on transfer of telecommunications licenses to foreign companies with Government ownership (S. 2793), S5884 [27JN]

Terrorism: enhance efforts to deter, prevent, thwart, and respond to international acts of terrorism against U.S. nationals and interests (S. 3205), S10395 [12OC], S10586 [13OC], S10958, S10959 [25OC], S11117 [26OC], S11538-S11544 [14NO]

———U.S. policy, S1956 [30MR], S8791 [20SE]

———U.S. response to acts of terrorism against U.S. facilities, soldiers, and citizens, S10730-S10733 [18OC]

Tobacco products: combat smuggling of tobacco products into the U.S. (S. 2493), S3258 [2MY]

Treaties and agreements: approve a governing international fishery agreement between the U.S. and the Russian Federation (H.R. 1653), S11795 [14DE], S11893 [15DE]

———removal of injunction of secrecy, S165 [31JA], S222 [1FE], S340 [3FE], S559 [9FE], S646 [10FE], S1687 [23MR], S4210 [18MY], S4329 [23MY], S5710 [22JN], S5816 [26JN], S5937 [27JN], S6764 [13JY], S7573 [25JY], S7809, S7810 [27JY], S8030 [5SE], S8125 [6SE], S8426 [12SE], S8527 [13SE], S10499 [12OC]

Tunisia: independence anniversary, S1507 [21MR]

———U.S. policy, S67 [26JA]

U.N.: anniversary, S5779 [26JN]

U.N. International Day in Support of Torture Victims and Survivors: observance, S5878 [27JN]

U.S. Telecommunications Training Institute: tribute, S2463 [10AP]

U.S.-China Security Review Commission: establish, S6544-S6546 [12JY], S10357, S10358 [12OC]

University of Maryland University College: anniversary of overseas miltary program, S4230 [22MY]

Vajpayee, Atal Bihari: U.S. visit by Indian Prime Minister (S. Res. 357), S8527 [13SE]

Vatican City: U.N. status of the Holy See (S. Con. Res. 87), S1031 [1MR], S2649 [13AP]

Voinovich, Senator: report on trip to Southeastern Europe, S2700-S2706 [13AP]

War: condemn use of child soldiers, S4649, S4650 [7JN]

World Conference on Religion and Peace (organization): convening of Forum of South Eastern European Religious Leaders, S297 [2FE]

World Trade Organization: recent decision on foreign sales corporations, S775, S776 [24FE], S968 [29FE]

Zimbabwe: condemn violence, breakdown of rule of law, and troubled pre-election period, S5359 [19JN]

———condemn violence, breakdown of rule of law, and troubled pre-election period (S. Res. 314), S4490 [25MY]

———restrict assistance until certain conditions are satisfied and support democratic and economic transition (S. 2677), S4573 [6JN], S4635 [7JN], S5753 [23JN], S6247 [30JN]

Reports

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

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

Forced Abortion and Sterilization in China—The View From Inside: Harry Wu, Laogai Research Foundation, S8474 [13SE]

Nuclear Weapons—Strengthening International Atomic Energy Agency Inspections: Zachary S. Davis, Congressional Research Service, S2854-S2856 [25AP]

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

PRC To Stage Anti-Air Military Exercise in Late February: Hsiao Peng, H106 [1FE]

Recommended Actions Relative to Human Rights Violations in Burma: Burma Ethnic Delegation, E2008 [28OC]

Stop the Use of Child Soldiers!—The Voices of Child Soldiers: Human Rights Watch (organization), H6000 [13JY]

Task Force on the Hong Kong Transition, E89-E93 [8FE]

U.S.-Korean National Assembly Student Intern Exchange Program: Jacqueline Hui, E1959 [27OC]

Reports filed

Adopted Orphans Citizenship Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2883) (H. Rept. 106-852), H7650 [14SE]

American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2045) (S. Rept. 106-260), S2526 [11AP]

American Institute in Taiwan Facilities Enhancement Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 3707), S2865 [25AP]

Armenian Genocide Understanding and Sensitivity in Responding to Human Rights, Ethnic Cleansing, and Genocide Issues: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Res. 596) (H. Rept. 106-933), H8799 [4OC]

Belarus Human Rights Violations and Democracy Efforts: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H. Con. Res. 304), S4952 [12JN]

Caribbean and Central American Relief and Economic Stabilization Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 984) (H. Rept. 106-519), H930 [13MR]

Condemn Terrorist Attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires and Urge the Argentine Government To Punish Those Responsible: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 329), S6013 [28JN]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3244, Trafficking Victims Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 613) (H. Rept. 106-942), H9010 [5OC]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4811, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 647) (H. Rept. 106-999), H10808 [24OC]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4919, Defense and Security Assistance Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 584) (H. Rept. 106-874), H7931 [20SE]

Consideration of H. Res. 596, Armenian Genocide Understanding and Sensitivity in Responding to Human Rights, Ethnic Cleansing, and Genocide Issues: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 625) (H. Rept. 106-972), H9766 [11OC]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 90, Withdraw U.S. Membership and Funding From the World Trade Organization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 528) (H. Rept. 106-682), H4674 [19JN]

Consideration of H.R. 1838, Taiwan Security Enhancement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 408) (H. Rept. 106-490), H89 [31JA]

Consideration of H.R. 3822, Oil Price Reduction Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 445) (H. Rept. 106-533), H1162 [21MR]

Consideration of H.R. 4811, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 546) (H. Rept. 106-727), H5842 [11JY]

Convention Concerning Safety and Health in Mines: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-16), S8103 [6SE]

Cross-Border Cooperation and Environmental Safety in Northern Europe Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 4249), S6013 [28JN]

Defense and Security Assistance Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4919) (H. Rept. 106-868), H7870 [19SE]

Dept. of State Rewards for Information Relative to Serious Violations of International Law in Rwanda: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2460), S4952 [12JN]

Dept. of the Treasury Production of Certain Security Documents at the Request of Foreign Governments or States on a Reimbursable Basis: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4096) (H. Rept. 106-849), H7650 [14SE]

East Timor Repatriation and Security Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2621), S9464 [28SE]

Extradition Treaty With Belize: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-26), S9860 [4OC]

Extradition Treaty With Paraguay: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-26), S9860 [4OC]

Extradition Treaty With South Africa: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-23), S9860 [4OC]

Extradition Treaty With Sri Lanka: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-26), S9860 [4OC]

Food Aid Convention: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-17), S8104 [6SE]

Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4811) (H. Rept. 106-997), H10807 [24OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4811) (H. Rept. 106-720), H5736 [10JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2522) (S. Rept. 106-291), S3691 [9MY], S3915 [11MY]

FSC Repeal and Extraterritorial Income Exclusion Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (H.R. 4986) (S. Rept. 106-416), S8822 [20SE]

———Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4986) (H. Rept. 106-845), H7577 [13SE]

Global AIDS and Tuberculosis Relief Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2845) (S. Rept. 106-336), S6473 [11JY]

Great Ape Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 4320) (S. Rept. 106-472), S9701 [3OC]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4320) (H. Rept. 106-792), H7001 [25JY]

Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-14), S3022 [27AP]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction Compliance: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 98), S2940 [26AP]

Helsinki Final Act Anniversary: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S.J. Res. 48), S7392 [20JY]

Immigration Status Adjustment Filing Deadlines Extension for Certain Cuban, Nicaraguan, and Haitian Nationals: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2058), S2726 [13AP]

Inter-American Convention Against Corruption: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-15), S6256 [30JN]

Inter-American Convention on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters With Related Optional Protocol: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-24), S9859 [4OC]

Inter-American Convention on Sea Turtles: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-18), S8104 [6SE]

Inter-American Convention on Serving Criminal Sentences Abroad: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-21), S9604 [2OC]

Intercountry Adoption Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2909) (H. Rept. 106-691), H5036 [22JN]

Intercountry Adoption Convention Implementation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 682) (S. Rept. 106-276), S3022 [27AP]

International Academic Opportunity Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3076), S9604 [2OC]

International Counter-Money Laundering Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3886) (H. Rept. 106-728), H5954 [12JY]

International Debt Relief and Strengthening of Anticorruption Measures and Accountability at International Financial Institutions: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3129) (S. Rept. 106-425), S9464 [28SE]

International Monetary Stability Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 2101) (S. Rept. 106-354), S7477 [24JY]

International Plant Protection Convention: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-27), S9944 [5OC]

International Visitors Program Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 87), S1391 [9MR]

Internet Gambling Prohibition Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3125) (H. Rept. 106-655), H4035 [7JN]

Investment Treaty With Azerbaijan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-23), S9855 [4OC]

Investment Treaty With Bahrain: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-23), S9855 [4OC]

Investment Treaty With Bolivia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-23), S9855 [4OC]

Investment Treaty With Croatia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-23), S9855 [4OC]

Investment Treaty With El Salvador: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-23), S9855 [4OC]

Investment Treaty With Honduras: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-23), S9856 [4OC]

Investment Treaty With Jordan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-23), S9856 [4OC]

Investment Treaty With Lithuania: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-23), S9856 [4OC]

Investment Treaty With Mozambique: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-23), S9856 [4OC]

Investment Treaty With Uzbekistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-23), S9856 [4OC]

Magen David Adom Society Membership and Recognition of the Red Shield of David by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 343), S9464 [28SE]

Make Archival Materials of the Africa Division of the VOA Available to the Institute for Media Development by the Broadcasting Board of Governors: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2682), S4952 [12JN]

Microenterprise for Self-Reliance Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2844) (S. Rept. 106-335), S6473 [11JY]

Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3380) (H. Rept. 106-778), H6776 [24JY]

Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Equipment Defect Notification Improvement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3059) (S. Rept. 106-423), S9381 [27SE]

No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2778), S8941 [21SE]

Nomination of Alan P. Larson to International Monetary Organizations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1391 [9MR]

Nomination of Barry E. Carter To Be AID Assistant Administrator: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9464 [28SE]

Nomination of Brian D. Curran To Be Ambassador to Haiti: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9465 [28SE]

Nomination of Carey Cavanaugh To Be Special Negotiator for Nagorno-Karabakh and New Independent States Regional Conflicts: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2727 [13AP]

Nomination of Christopher R. Hill To Be Ambassador to Poland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2727 [13AP]

Nomination of Douglas A. Hartwick To Be Ambassador to Laos: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9465 [28SE]

Nomination of Earl Anthony Wayne To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Economic and Business Affairs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1391 [9MR]

Nomination of Howard F. Jeter To Be Ambassador to Nigeria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9465 [28SE]

Nomination of Lawrence G. Rossin To Be Ambassador to Croatia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9465 [28SE]

Nomination of Margrethe Lundsager To Be IMF U.S. Alternate Executive Director: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9465 [28SE]

Nomination of Marjory E. Searing To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce and Director General of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Development (Senate), S10715 [18OC]

Nomination of Michael J. Senko To Be Ambassador to the Marshall Islands and Kiribati: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9465 [28SE]

Nomination of N. Cinnamon Dornsife To Be U.S. Director of the Asian Development Bank: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1391 [9MR]

Nomination of Owen J. Sheaks To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Verification and Compliance: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6015 [28JN]

Nomination of Ronald G. Godard To Be Ambassador to Guyana: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9465 [28SE]

Nomination of Rust M. Deming To Be Ambassador to Tunisia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9465 [28SE]

Nomination of Thomas G. Weston To Be Special Coordinator for Cyprus: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2727 [13AP]

Oil Price Reduction Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3822) (H. Rept. 106-528), H1123 [20MR]

Protocol Amending Bilateral Investment Treaty With Panama: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-23), S9856 [4OC]

Protocol Amending the 1950 Consular Convention With Ireland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-20), S9604 [2OC]

Rails to Resources Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2253), S7655 [26JY]

Recognize Anniversary of Free and Fair Elections and Improve Democratic and Human Rights in Burma: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 113), S6256 [30JN]

Recognize Anniversary of the U.S. Nonrecognition Policy of the Soviet Takeover of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and Support Democratic and Economic Reforms: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 122), S6013 [28JN]

Reimbursement Period Extension for Owners of U.S. Fishing Vessels for Costs Incurred From Seizure and Detention by a Foreign Country: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 1651) (S. Rept. 106-302), S4296 [23MY]

Release of Rebiya Kadeer, Ablikim Abdyirim, and Kahriman Abdukirim in the People's Republic of China: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 81), S2726 [13AP]

Return of Nadia Dabbagh to the U.S. From Saudi Arabia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 239), S6013 [28JN]

Russian Anti-Ship Missile Nonproliferation Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 4022) (H. Rept. 106-667), H4219 [12JN]

Russian Detention of Journalist Andrei Babitsky and Interference With Freedom of the Press: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 303), S5106 [14JN]

Security Assistance Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2901) (S. Rept. 106-351), S7392 [20JY]

Senate Return of Certain Treaties to the President: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 267), S1391 [9MR]

Support for Overseas Cooperative Development Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3072), S9464 [28SE]

Technical Assistance, Trade Promotion, and Anti-Corruption Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2382) (S. Rept. 106-257), S2438 [7AP]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3244) (H. Rept. 106-939), H9010 [5OC]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3244) (H. Rept. 106-487), H2336 [13AP]

Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 5164) (H. Rept. 106-954), H9634 [10OC]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Belize for the Return of Stolen Vehicles: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-22), S9605 [2OC]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Costa Rica for the Return of Stolen, Embezzled, or Appropriated Vehicles and Aircraft: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-22), S9605 [2OC]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Guatemala for the Return of Stolen or Robbed, Embezzled or Appropriated Vehicles and Aircraft: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-22), S9605 [2OC]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Panama for the Return of Stolen, Robbed, or Converted Vehicles and Aircraft: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-22), S9605 [2OC]

Treaty Between the U.S. and the Dominican Republic for the Return of Stolen or Embezzled Vehicles: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-22), S9605 [2OC]

Treaty With Cyprus on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-24), S9856 [4OC]

Treaty With Egypt on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-24), S9857 [4OC]

Treaty With France on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-24), S9857 [4OC]

Treaty With Greece on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters (Exec. Rept. 106-24), S9857 [4OC]

Treaty With Mexico on Delimitation of Continental Shelf: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-19), S9604 [2OC]

Treaty With Nigeria on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-24), S9858 [4OC]

Treaty With Romania on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-24), S9858 [4OC]

Treaty With South Africa on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-24), S9858 [4OC]

Treaty With Ukraine on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-24), S9858 [4OC]

Tribute to Okinawa, Japan, for Hosting U.S. Defense Facilities and for Hosting the G-8 Summit Meeting: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 334), S7838 [27JY]

U.N. Convention To Combat Desertification in Countries Experiencing Drought, Particularly in Africa, With Annexes: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-25), S9859 [4OC]

U.N. Status of the Holy See: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 87), S1391 [9MR]

U.S. Policy Towards Libya: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 287), S2726 [13AP]

Waive Naturalization Requirement To Take Oath of Renunciation and Allegiance for Certain Disabled or Impaired Applicants: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2812), S7392 [20JY]

Withdraw U.S. Membership and Funding From the World Trade Organization: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 90) (H. Rept. 106-672), H4219 [12JN]

Zimbabwe Democracy Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2677), S4952 [12JN]

Resolutions by organizations

Acknowledgment of Armenian Genocide relative to Christianity: Pope John Paul II and Karekin II, E2201 [15DE]

Acknowledgment of Armenian Genocide relative to Turkey's admission to the European Union: European Parliament, E2201-E2203 [15DE]

———Italian Chamber of Deputies, E2200 [15DE]

Condemn current level of violence between Israelis and Palestinians: U.N. Security Council, S10730 [18OC]

HIV/AIDS Health Crisis: U.N. Security Council, H6091 [17JY]

Resolutions of ratification

Convention Concerning Safety and Health in Mines, S8103 [6SE], S8867 [20SE]

Extradition Treaty With Belize, S9860 [4OC], S10666 [18OC]

Extradition Treaty With Paraguay, S9860 [4OC], S10666 [18OC]

Extradition Treaty With South Africa, S9860 [4OC], S10666 [18OC]

Extradition Treaty With Sri Lanka, S9860 [4OC], S10666 [18OC]

Food Aid Convention, S8104 [6SE], S8867 [20SE]

Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption, S3023 [27AP], S8866 [20SE]

Inter-American Convention Against Corruption, S6256 [30JN], S7809 [27JY]

Inter-American Convention on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters With Related Optional Protocol, S9859 [4OC], S10664 [18OC]

Inter-American Convention on Sea Turtles, S8104 [6SE], S8867 [20SE]

Inter-American Convention on Serving Criminal Sentences Abroad, S9604 [2OC], S10658 [18OC]

International Plant Protection Convention, S9944 [5OC], S10667 [18OC]

Investment Treaty With Azerbaijan, S9855 [4OC], S10660 [18OC]

Investment Treaty With Bahrain, S9855 [4OC], S10660 [18OC]

Investment Treaty With Bolivia, S9855 [4OC], S10660 [18OC]

Investment Treaty With Croatia, S9855 [4OC], S10660 [18OC]

Investment Treaty With El Salvador, S9855 [4OC], S10660 [18OC]

Investment Treaty With Honduras, S9856 [4OC], S10661 [18OC]

Investment Treaty With Jordan, S10661 [18OC]

Investment Treaty With Lithuania, S9856 [4OC], S10661 [18OC]

Investment Treaty With Mozambique, S9856 [4OC], S10661 [18OC]

Investment Treaty With Uzbekistan, S9856 [4OC], S10661 [18OC]

Protocol Amending Bilateral Investment Treaty With Panama, S9856 [4OC], S10662 [18OC]

Protocol Amending the 1950 Consular Convention With Ireland, S9604 [2OC], S10658 [18OC]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Belize for the Return of Stolen Vehicles, S9605 [2OC], S10659 [18OC]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Costa Rica for the Return of Stolen, Embezzled, or Appropriated Vehicles and Aircraft, S9605 [2OC], S10659 [18OC]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Guatemala for the Return of Stolen or Robbed, Embezzled or Appropriated Vehicles and Aircraft, S9605 [2OC], S10659 [18OC]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Panama for the Return of Stolen, Robbed, or Converted Vehicles and Aircraft, S9605 [2OC], S10659 [18OC]

Treaty Between the U.S. and the Dominican Republic for the Return of Stolen or Embezzled Vehicles, S9605 [2OC], S10659 [18OC]

Treaty With Cyprus on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, S9856 [4OC], S10662 [18OC]

Treaty With Egypt on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, S9857 [4OC], S10662 [18OC]

Treaty With France on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, S9857 [4OC], S10662 [18OC]

Treaty With Greece on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, S9857 [4OC], S10663 [18OC]

Treaty With Mexico on Delimitation of Continental Shelf, S9604 [2OC], S10658 [18OC]

Treaty With Nigeria on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, S10663 [18OC]

Treaty With Romania on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, S9858 [4OC], S10663 [18OC]

Treaty With South Africa on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, S9858 [4OC], S10664 [18OC]

Treaty With Ukraine on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, S9858 [4OC], S10664 [18OC]

U.N. Convention To Combat Desertification in Countries Experiencing Drought, Particularly in Africa, With Annexes, S9859 [4OC], S10665 [18OC]

Rulings of the Chair

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4811), H5923, H5943, H5950, H5951, H5953 [12JY], H5963, H5968, H5982, H5998, H6001, H6007, H6009 [13JY]

———making appropriations (S. 2522), S5615 [22JN]

Foreign policy: reduce, suspend, or terminate certain assistance to countries engaged in oil price fixing to the detriment of the U.S. economy (H.R. 3822), H1232, H1233 [22MR]

Human rights: combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), conference report, S10206 [11OC]

Statements

Bulgaria's Perspective on Southeastern Europe: Nadezhda Mihailova, Foreign Minister of Bulgaria, S2704 [13AP]

Counterterrorism Act: Phil Baum, American Jewish Congress, S10960 [25OC]

Downing of Civilian Aircraft by Cuban Fighter Jets: President Clinton, S780 [24FE]

FSC Repeal and Extraterritorial Income Exclusion Act: OMB, H11892 [14NO]

———Representative Doggett, H7426 [12SE]

———Representatives Doggett, John Lewis, and Stark, H7426 [12SE]

Helsinki Final Act Anniversary: David T. Johnson, H8034 [25SE]

It's Time for Transparency: Grigoriy Surkis, E607 [2MY]

People's Democratic Republic of Laos—An Appraisal After 25 Years of Communist Rule: Tiao Sayavong, E1981 [28OC]

Preventing a Nuclear Arms Race in South Asia—U.S. Policy Options: Samina Ahmed and David Cortright, E366 [21MR]

Reconstruction and Development in South Eastern Europe: World Conference on Religion and Peace (organization), S297-S299 [2FE]

Sale and Export of Russian Weapons to Iran: Several Former Cabinet Members and Former National Security Advisors, S11074 [26OC]

Status of the Republic of Georgia: Eduard A. Shevardnadze, President of Georgia, S6830-S6832 [14JY]

Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act, S10689-S10691 [18OC]

Summaries

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations Conference Report (H.R. 4461): Provisions Exempting Agricultural Products, Medicines, and Medical Products From U.S. Economic Sanctions, H9705 [11OC]

North Korea Nonproliferation Act (H.R. 4860), E1268 [19JY]

Report on U.S. National Interests: Commission on America's National Interests, S9782 [3OC]

Review of Literature on U.S. Global Role Options: Congressional Research Service, S765-S771 [24FE]

Transportation Information Recall Enhancement Act (S. 3012), S8113 [6SE]

Surveys

Impacts of IMF Structural Adjustment in Africa—Growth, Social Spending, and Debt Relief: Robert Naiman and Neil Watkins, H6636-H6639 [20JY]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 2522, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S5542 [21JN]

Daily average supply and disposition of crude oil and petroleum products, S9918 [5OC]

Exported distillate fuel, heating oil, and diesel, S9918 [5OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations (H.R. 4811), H5891-H5893 [12JY]

———conference report, H10827-H10830 [25OC]

Major overseas smaller-scale contingency operations, S11355 [30OC]

Ratios of product imports to U.S. consumption, S3811 [10MY]

U.N. Drug Control Program funding pledges by countries, E96 [8FE]

U.S., European Union, and international financial institutions support to Southeastern Europe and Kosovo, S2704 [13AP]

U.S. national security interests, S2558 [12AP]

U.S. trade in advanced technology products, S3812 [10MY]

Testimonies

Human Rights Violations in Burma: David Eubank, E2005 [28OC]

———Edmond Htokut, E2006 [28OC]

———Larry J. Redmon, E2007 [28OC]

———Saw Htoo Htoo Lay, E2006 [28OC]

———Saw Ka Law Lah, E2006 [28OC]

———Stephen Dun, E2007 [28OC]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 232, safety and well-being of U.S. citizens injured while traveling in Mexico, H6722 [24JY]

H. Con. Res. 253, U.N. status of the Holy See, H5757 [11JY]

H. Con. Res. 259, foreign countries' human rights violations against homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgendered individuals, E253 [9MR]

H. Con. Res. 292, congratulations on elections and reaffirmation of U.S. commitment to security and democracy in the Republic of China, H1430 [28MR]

H. Con. Res. 293, Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction compliance, S5758 [23JN], H3564 [23MY]

H. Con. Res. 304, human rights violations and democracy efforts in Belarus, H2425 [3MY]

H. Con. Res. 328, recognize anniversary of free and fair elections and improve democratic and human rights in Burma, H9582 [10OC]

H. Con. Res. 352, express concern with manipulation of the mass media and intimidation of the independent press and express support for freedom of speech in Russia, E1013 [14JN]

H. Con. Res. 352, express concern with manipulation of the mass media and intimidation of the independent press in Russia and express support for freedom of speech, H4655 [19JN]

H. Con. Res. 400, anniversary of Hungary's foundation as a state, H8592 [2OC]

H. Con. Res. 418, condemn current level of violence between Israelis and Palestinians, E1722 [6OC]

H. Con. Res. 425, condition Russia's participation in the Group of Eight on voluntary acceptance of and adherence to the norms and standards of democracy, E1831 [19OC]

H. Con. Res. 426, condemn current level of violence between Israelis and Palestinians, E1791 [13OC]

H. Con. Res. 428, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 5164, Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation Act, H9852 [12OC]

H. Con. Res. 436, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 4811, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, H10823 [25OC]

H. Res. 408, consideration of H.R. 1838, Taiwan Security Enhancement Act, H103 [1FE]

H. Res. 429, inclusion of extremist party in coalition Government in Austria, H1645 [3AP]

H. Res. 445, consideration of H.R. 3822, Oil Price Reduction Act, H1200 [22MR]

H. Res. 464, Magen David Adom Society membership and recognition of the Red Shield of David by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, H2422 [3MY], E511 [6AP]

H. Res. 495, support the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering and the public identification of noncooperative jurisdictions in combating international money laundering, H4610 [19JN]

H. Res. 500, condemn violence, breakdown of rule of law, and troubled pre-election period in Zimbabwe, H4653 [19JN], E696 [10MY]

H. Res. 528, consideration of H.J. Res. 90, withdraw U.S. membership and funding from the World Trade Organization, H4787 [21JN]

H. Res. 546, consideration of H.R. 4811, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, H5882 [12JY]

H. Res. 572, improve relations with India and intensify bilateral cooperation in the fight against terrorism, H7491 [12SE], E1460 [13SE]

H. Res. 579, concur with Senate amendment to H.R. 1651, extend Fishermen's Protective Act reimbursement period for owners of U.S. fishing vessels for costs incurred from seizure and detention by a foreign country, H7655 [18SE]

H. Res. 584, consideration of conference report on H.R. 4919, Defense and Security Assistance Act, H7940 [21SE]

H. Res. 613, consideration of conference report on H.R. 3244, Trafficking Victims Protection Act, H9029 [6OC]

H. Res. 631, terrorist attack on Navy destroyer U.S.S. Cole in Yemen, H10070 [18OC]

H. Res. 647, consideration of conference report on H.R. 4811, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, H10817 [25OC]

H.J. Res. 90, withdraw U.S. membership and funding from the World Trade Organization, H4793 [21JN]

H.J. Res. 100, Helsinki Final Act anniversary, H8032 [25SE]

H.R. 1064, Serbia Democratization Act, H8022-H8026 [25SE]

H.R. 1143, Microenterprise for Self-Reliance and International Anti-Corruption Act, H8886-H8892 [5OC]

H.R. 1651, extend Fishermen's Protective Act reimbursement period for owners of U.S. fishing vessels for costs incurred from seizure and detention by a foreign country, S5769 [26JN]

H.R. 1653, Pribilof Islands Transition Act, H11556-H11560 [30OC]

H.R. 1804, Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation establishment of a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts other than declared wars, H10721 [24OC]

H.R. 1838, Taiwan Security Enhancement Act, H112 [1FE]

H.R. 2883, Adopted Orphans Citizenship Act, H7774-H7776 [19SE]

H.R. 2909, Intercountry Adoption Act, H6389-H6394 [18JY], H7690-H7695 [18SE]

H.R. 3125, Internet Gambling Prohibition Act, H6057-H6061 [17JY]

H.R. 3244, Trafficking Victims Protection Act, H2675-H2682 [9MY]

H.R. 3380, Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act, H6928 [25JY]

H.R. 3707, American Institute in Taiwan Facilities Enhancement Act, S3270 [2MY], H1435 [28MR]

H.R. 4022, Russian Anti-Ship Missile Nonproliferation Act, H8724 [3OC]

H.R. 4096, authorize the Dept. of the Treasury to produce certain security documents at the request of foreign governments or States or any political subdivision thereof, on a reimbursable basis, H7677 [18SE]

H.R. 4249, Cross-Border Cooperation and Environmental Safety in Northern Europe Act, H2983 [15MY]

H.R. 4320, Great Ape Conservation Act, H6958 [25JY]

H.R. 4489, Immigration and Naturalization Service Data Management Improvement Act, H3568 [23MY]

H.R. 4528, International Academic Opportunity Act, H5760 [11JY], E837 [25MY]

H.R. 4673, Support for Overseas Cooperative Development Act, H7753 [19SE]

H.R. 4697, International Anti-Corruption and Good Governance Act, H6950 [25JY]

H.R. 4731, Foreign Trust Busting Act, E1107 [23JN]

H.R. 4732, International Energy Fair Pricing Act, E1103 [23JN]

H.R. 4811, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S7121-S7142 [18JY]

H.R. 4838, waive naturalization requirement to take oath of renunciation and allegiance for certain disabled or impaired applicants, H9545 [10OC]

H.R. 4919, Defense and Security Assistance Act, H6731 [24JY]

H.R. 4986, FSC Repeal and Extraterritorial Income Exclusion Act, S11451-S11454 [1NO], H7416-H7419 [12SE], H11881-H11884 [14NO]

H.R. 5164, Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation Act, H9624-H9627 [10OC]

H.R. 5239, Export Administration Modification and Clarification Act, H8021 [25SE]

H.R. 5239, increase penalties for Export Administration Act violations, H11575 [30OC]

H.R. 5362, increase fees charged to employers who are petitioners for the employment of H-1B non-immigrant workers, H9052 [6OC]

H.R. 5561, Responsible Debt Relief and Democracy Reform Act, E1913 [25OC]

S. 768, Military and Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act, S11181 [26OC], H6939 [25JY]

S. 1453, Sudan Peace Act, H10640-H10642 [24OC]

S. 2026, Global AIDS Prevention Act, S289 [2FE]

S. 2045, American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act, S543 [9FE], S9026-S9028 [22SE], S9651-S9655 [3OC], H8699 [3OC], H9004-H9008 [5OC]

S. 2047, Home Heating Oil Price Stability Act, S546 [9FE]

S. 2072, Home Heating Readiness Act, S632 [10FE]

S. 2253, Rails to Resources Act, S1465 [20MR], S10543 [13OC]

S. 2460, Dept. of State rewards for information relative to serious violations of international law in Rwanda, S5753 [23JN]

S. 2460, provide rewards for information relative to serious violations of international law in Rwanda, S2868 [25AP], H7753 [19SE]

S. 2493, Tobacco Smuggling Eradication Act, S3258-S3260 [2MY]

S. 2599, Immigration and Naturalization Service Data Management Improvement Act, S4205-S4207 [18MY]

S. 2677, Zimbabwe Democracy Act, S5754 [23JN]

S. 2682, make archival materials of the Africa Division of the VOA available to the Institute for Media Development by the Broadcasting Board of Governors, S4574 [6JN], S5755 [23JN]

S. 2702, report on progress in developing infrastructure assurance strategies and Dept. of Defense role in implementing such strategies and detecting information warfare programs, S4846 [8JN]

S. 2726, American Servicemembers' Protection Act, S5107-S5109 [14JN]

S. 2812, waive immigration naturalization requirement to take oath of renunciation and allegiance for certain disabled or impaired applicants, S6122 [29JN]

S. 2812, waive naturalization requirement to take oath of renunciation and allegiance for certain disabled or impaired applicants, S7456 [21JY], S10843 [19OC], H9548 [10OC]

S. 2823, Plan Colombia Trade Act, S6136 [29JN]

S. 2850, Community Oriented Policing Services Against Drugs Act, S6574 [12JY]

S. 3012, Transportation Information Recall Enhancement Act, S8113 [6SE]

S. 3072, Support for Overseas Cooperative Development Act, S8765 [19SE]

S. 3076, International Academic Opportunity Act, S8824 [20SE]

S. 3104, require country-of-origin marking on door hinges, S9200 [25SE]

S. 3205, Counterterrorism Act, S11541-S11543 [14NO]

S. 3216, Integrity of the U.S. Courts Act, S10721 [18OC]

S. 5224, International Food Relief Partnership Act, H8019 [25SE]

S. Con. Res. 78, release of Yongyi Song and legal system reform by the People's Republic of China, S92 [26JA]

S. Con. Res. 81, People's Republic of China release of Rebiya Kadeer, Ablikim Abdyirim, and Kahriman Abdukirim, S636 [10FE], S3270 [2MY]

S. Con. Res. 81, release of Rebiya Kadeer, Ablikim Abdyirim, and Kahriman Abdukirim by the People's Republic of China, H6724 [24JY]

S. Con. Res. 82, condemn the assassination of Fernando Buesa and Jorge Diez Elorza by the Basque separatist group ETA and encourage the end of violent actions in Spain, S822 [24FE]

S. Con. Res. 87, U.N. status of the Holy See, S1031 [1MR]

S. Con. Res. 88, treatment of Strategic Petroleum Reserve relative to anticompetitive activities, S1128 [2MR]

S. Con. Res. 98, compliance with Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, S1684 [23MR]

S. Con. Res. 99, congratulations on elections and reaffirmation of U.S. commitment to security and democracy in the Republic of China, S1827, S1830 [28MR]

S. Con. Res. 102, tribute to citizens of Remy, France, for burial of Houston Braly and fundraising efforts of the 364th Fighter Group for restoration of stained glass windows, S2119 [4AP]

S. Con. Res. 107, support of Sixth Nonproliferation Treaty Review Conference, S2774 [13AP]

S. Con. Res. 113, recognize anniversary of free and fair elections and improve democratic and human rights in Burma, S4025 [16MY], S7283 [19JY]

S. Con. Res. 122, recognize anniversary of U.S. nonrecognition policy of the Soviet takeover of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and support democratic and economic reforms, S5119 [14JN], S7282 [19JY]

S. Con. Res. 123, express concern with manipulation of the mass media and intimidation of the independent press and express support for freedom of speech in Russia, S5274 [15JN]

S. Con. Res. 140, high-level visits by Taiwanese officials to the U.S., S9479 [28SE]

S. Con. Res. 149, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 3244, Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act, S10261, S10271 [11OC], H9865 [12OC]

S. Con. Res. 153, condemn human rights violations and undemocratic elections in Belarus and provide for full accounting of the disappearance and release of opposition leaders, S10807 [19OC], S11013 [25OC]

S. Con. Res. 155, support democratic political forces in their efforts to restore democracy in Peru, S10931, S10939 [24OC]

S. Res. 87, anniversary of International Visitors Program, S1752 [27MR]

S. Res. 239, return of Nadia Dabbagh to U.S. from Saudi Arabia, S7280 [19JY]

S. Res. 252, release of Rebiya Kadeer, Ablikim Abdyirim, and Kahriman Abdukirim by the People's Republic of China, S293 [2FE]

S. Res. 261, Russian detention of journalist Andrei Babitsky and interference with freedom of the press, S825, S834 [24FE]

S. Res. 262, encourage the peaceful resolution of the armed conflict in Chechnya and investigate alleged war crimes by Russia, S825, S834 [24FE]

S. Res. 267, Senate return of certain treaties to the President, S1423 [9MR]

S. Res. 269, U.S. policy toward Russia relative to peaceful resolution of the armed conflict in Chechnya and investigation of alleged war crimes, S1425 [9MR]

S. Res. 275, access of U.S. business to Japanese telecommunications markets, S3269 [2MY]

S. Res. 275, access of U.S. business to telecommunications markets in Japan, S1468 [20MR]

S. Res. 280, U.S. policy towards Russia relative to peaceful resolution of the armed conflict in Chechnya and investigation of alleged war crimes, S1998 [30MR]

S. Res. 285, parity among NAFTA participating countries relative to the personal allowance for duty-free merchandise purchased abroad, S2546 [11AP]

S. Res. 287, U.S. policy on Libya, S3034 [27AP]

S. Res. 287, U.S. policy towards Libya, S2637 [12AP]

S. Res. 290, support and adhere to the Global Sullivan Principles of Corporate Social Responsibility, S2640 [12AP]

S. Res. 303, detention of journalist Andrei Babitsky and interference with freedom of the press in Russia, S5760 [23JN]

S. Res. 303, Russian detention of journalist Andrei Babitsky and interference with freedom of the press, S3546 [4MY]

S. Res. 314, condemn violence, breakdown of rule of law, and troubled pre-election period in Zimbabwe, S4489 [25MY]

S. Res. 327, encourage foreign countries to investigate and prosecute crimes committed in the name of family honor and to provide relief for victims, S5686 [22JN]

S. Res. 329, condemn terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina and urge Argentine Government to punish those responsible, S6028 [28JN]

S. Res. 333, parity among NAFTA participating countries relative to the personal allowance for duty-free merchandise purchased abroad, S6478 [11JY], S7807 [27JY]

S. Res. 334, tribute to Okinawa, Japan for hosting U.S. defense facilities and for hosting the G-8 summit meeting, S6350 [10JY]

S. Res. 343, Magen David Adom Society membership and recognition of the Red Shield of David by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, S7691 [26JY], S10735 [18OC]

S. Res. 348, investigate and prevent the unreported importation of ginseng products into the U.S., S8116 [6SE]

S. Res. 350, allow U.S. soda ash exports equitable access to the Indian market, S8292 [8SE]

S. Res. 357, visit to U.S. by Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpaye of India, S8508, S8527 [13SE]

S. Res. 367, provide a timely and open judicial appeal for Shaiboub William Arsel and complete an independent investigation of police brutality in Al-Kosheh, Egypt, S9965 [5OC]

S. Res. 372, U.S. policy on U.N. Security Council resolution condemning current level of violence between the Israelis and Palestinians, S10426 [12OC]

S. Res. 378, terrorist attack on Navy destroyer U.S.S. Cole in Yemen, S10724, S10741 [18OC]

S. Res. 379, terrorist attack on Navy destroyer U.S.S. Cole in Yemen, S10724, S10742 [18OC]

S.J. Res. 48, anniversary of Helsinki Final Act, S4853 [8JN], S7804 [27JY]

Tributes

Meri, Lennart, E996 [14JN]

Note, Kessai, E1437 [11SE]

Prince Frederik (Denmark), E499 [5AP]