RELIGION

Addresses

Condemn and Respond to Hijacking and Crashing of Commercial Aircraft Into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA: Tony Blair, Prime Minister of Great Britain, S10263-S10266 [4OC]

Congressional Gold Medal: Pope John Paul II, E29 [20JA]

Times in Which We Live: Gordon B. Hinckley, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, S10361 [9OC]

U.S.-Lebanese Relations: Nasrallah Boutros Sfeir, Maronite Patriarch, E303 [7MR]

Wheeling Jesuit University Inauguration Ceremony: George F. Lundy, E697 [2MY]

Amendments

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve the poor and others in need and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (H.R. 7), H4263 [19JY]

Crime: condemn violence directed at Sikhs in the aftermath of hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (S. Con. Res. 74), S10848, S10849, S10850 [18OC]

Sudan: increase diplomatic efforts to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts (H.R. 2052), H3075 [12JN], H3107 [13JN]

Appointments

Commission on International Religious Freedom, H2145 [14MY], H3688 [27JN]

Conferees: S. 180, Sudan Peace Act, H8219 [15NO]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, S5482 [22MY], S5987 [7JN]

Articles and editorials

Arab Paradox, E1864 [12OC]

Ashes to Ashcroft, S962 [1FE]

Attempt To Set Ablaze Sikh Houses in IHK Foiled, E1215 [26JN]

Bihar—Blast in Church, Christ Statue Damaged, E775 [10MY]

Blood for Oil, H638 [6MR]

Bush Freezes Assets of Biggest U.S. Muslim Charity, Calling It a Deadly Terror Group, E2395 [20DE]

Bush to Bin Laden, E1941 [30OC]

Canadian Sikh Forced To Remove Turban at LaGuardia, E2104 [15NO]

Centre Bans 23 Terrorist Outfits, E1976 [31OC]

Christian, a Citizen, S963 [1FE]

Church-State Priority, E64 [30JA]

Day in the Life, H3460 [21JN]

Disqualified by His Religion?, S963 [1FE]

Fighter for Justice Changed the City, E201 [14FE]

Front-Line Reports, H3458 [21JN]

God and George W. Bush Could Face a Fight, Even With Christians, If He Tries To Make Religion More Public, E378 [15MR]

Good Sarasotan, H3459 [21JN]

Good-Faith Argument for School Prayer, H9753 [12DE]

Harassment Continues—Forged Criminal Case Filed Against ``Burning Punjab'', E1973 [31OC]

Holy Name Mourns Egan, E906 [23MY]

Ice Curtain in the East, H491 [28FE]

In Defence, E383 [15MR]

In Talks on Afghan Future, Women Aren't Present, H8554 [28NO]

John J. Egan, Priest and Rights Activist, Is Dead at 84, E906 [23MY]

Kashmir Capitals Put Under Curfew After Killings, E147 [8FE]

Leading Young Leaders, H3459 [21JN]

Like an Undeclared Emergency, E774 [10MY]

Martyred—Muslim Murder and Mayhem Against Christians, S12027 [27NO]

Monsignor John Egan 1916-2001—Priest Was ``Conscience'' of the City, E905 [23MY]

Mrs. Khalra Held, E2103 [15NO]

My Baby Wouldn't Be Here, H3462 [21JN]

New Azerbaijan Hub, H10453-H10455 [19DE]

Priest Recalled as Tireless Fighter—His Kindnesses Are Remembered, E906 [23MY]

Real New World Order—The American Empire and the Islamic Challenge, S11936-S11938 [15NO]

Real Threat of the Faith-Based Initiative, E1089 [13JN]

Rev. Jesse White Remembered as ``Drum Major for Justice'', E202 [14FE]

Rev. White Demanded Equality, E200 [14FE]

Rights Activist Jesse White Dead at 73, E201 [14FE]

Sacred Heart Vicar Celebrates 50 Years, E1360 [18JY]

Separation of Church and Business, H3462 [21JN]

Shedding the Veil of bin Laden, H8400 [27NO]

Sikh Asked To Hand Over Turban Before Boarding Plane, E1960 [30OC]

Teen Challenge's Newest Challenge, H3458 [21JN]

To Save Afghanistan, Educate the Girls, S10790 [17OC]

Training Camp of Another Kind, H6894 [16OC]

Two Christian Priests Abducted and Beaten, E299 [7MR]

Viewing Web Site ``Burning Punjab'' Banned in North India, E1780 [2OC]

Vile Words, E768 [10MY]

VT Priest Celebrates 50 Years on the Job, S6599 [21JN]

Watershed Ruling on Rape—Serbs Found Guilty of `Crime Against Humanity', E248 [28FE]

What To Fight For, E1931 [25OC]

When a Picture Is Worth 1,000 Lives, H3461 [21JN]

Why Trade Won't Bring Democracy to China, H4311-H4314, H4318-H4321 [19JY]

With a Hand on the Bible, E377 [15MR]

Bills and resolutions

Afghanistan: condemn the destruction of pre-Islamic statues by the Taliban regime (see S. Con. Res. 30), S3215 [30MR] (see H. Con. Res. 52), H741 [7MR]

———condemn the Taliban for requiring Hindus to wear identifying symbols (see H. Con. Res. 145), H2848 [25MY]

———condemn the Taliban for their discriminatory policies (see S. Con. Res. 42), S5542 [23MY]

———ensure participation of women from all ethnic groups in the economic and political reconstruction (see S. Con. Res. 86), S12100 [28NO] (see H. Con. Res. 268), H8133 [13NO]

———ensure participation of women from all ethnic groups in the economic and political reconstruction and commend participants in the Afghan Women's Summit for Democracy (see S. Res. 191), S13145 [13DE]

———prevent any Taliban led Government from obtaining a seat in the U.N. and refuse recognition for any Afghan Government while human rights violations persist against women and girls (see H. Con. Res. 26), H254 [8FE]

———provide for the removal from power of the Taliban regime (see H.R. 3049), H6421 [5OC] (see H.R. 3088), H6700 [11OC]

———tribute to organizations led by Afghan women that are providing humanitarian services and inclusion of women in any newly established Government (see H. Res. 281), H7909 [7NO]

al-Assad, Bashar: condemn anti-Semitic remarks relative to Israel (see H. Con. Res. 133), H2184 [15MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a National Day of Reconciliation (see S. Con. Res. 83), S11719 [13NO]

China, People's Republic of: human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 68), H1012 [20MR]

———make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free emigration and improved human rights conditions (see H.J. Res. 50), H2888 [5JN]

———persecution of Falun Gong practitioners (see H. Con. Res. 188), H4216 [18JY]

Civil liberties: eliminate the effect on the expression of religion by State and local officials that results from the threat that potential litigants may seek damages and attorney's fees (see H.R. 1273), H1294 [28MR]

Clergy: ensure that chaplains killed in the line of duty receive public safety officer death benefits (see H.R. 3297), H8247 [15NO]

Corporations: encourage contributions to faith-based organizations (see H. Con. Res. 170), H3358 [20JN]

Credit unions: clarify definition of a member business loan relative to religious organization based credit unions (see H.R. 164), H61 [6JA]

Crime: condemn violence directed at Sikhs in the aftermath of hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see S. Con. Res. 74), S10058 [2OC] (see H. Res. 255), H6380 [4OC]

Dept. of HUD: authorize participation of religious organizations, and organizations having religious purposes, in certain housing assistance programs (see H.R. 3541), H10909 [19DE]

Discrimination: prohibit agreements with foreign persons who discriminate against a U.S. business based on the religion, sexual orientation, race, or gender of an individual associated with the business (see H.R. 3151), H7127 [17OC]

———protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, and South Asian Americans relative to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H. Con. Res. 227), H5704 [14SE]

Education: tribute to Catholic schools (see S. Res. 24), S1394 [14FE] (see H. Res. 28), H221 [7FE]

Employment: prevent involuntary application of arbitration to discrimination claims (see H.R. 1489), H1487 (see H.R. 1489), H1496 [4AP]

Foreign policy: promote greater cooperation with European allies towards religious tolerance and impose punitive measures on entities that discriminate on the basis of religion or belief (see H.R. 3145), H6919 [16OC]

Forest Service: eliminate fees associated with special use permits that authorize a church to use structures for religious or educational purposes (see H.R. 743), H441 [27FE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 81), H10966 [20DE]

``God Bless America'': designate as the national hymn of the U.S. (see H.R. 3051), H6421 [5OC]

``In God We Trust'': support national motto (see H. Res. 15), H28 [3JA]

Iran: conviction of Iranian Jews accused of espionage (see H. Con. Res. 29), H324 [13FE]

Karekin II: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 139), H2387 [21MY]

Mays, Benjamin E.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom (see S. Res. 23), S1394 [14FE] (see H. Res. 49), H399 [14FE]

Middle East: prohibit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority until certification that no excavation of the Temple Mount in Israel is being conducted (see H.R. 2566), H4352 [19JY]

National Day of Reconciliation: designate (see S. Con. Res. 15), S1464 [15FE] (see H.R. 2300), H3518 [25JN] (see H. Con. Res. 184), H3862 [10JY]

National Words Can Heal Day: designate (see S. Res. 183), S12001 [16NO]

Native Americans: protect sacred sites located within the Valley of the Chiefs, MT (see H.R. 2085), H2955 [6JN]

Prayer: constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (see S.J. Res. 1), S101 [22JA] (see H.R. 77), H27 [3JA] (see H.J. Res. 12), H223 [7FE] (see H.J. Res. 52), H3150 [13JN]

———Federal funding for schools relative to voluntary school prayer (see S. 73), S99 [22JA]

Privacy: protect sanctity of religious communications (see H.R. 751), H441 [27FE]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 280), H7909 [7NO]

Schools: allow display of the words ``God Bless America'' in public schools (see S. Con. Res. 79), S10769 [16OC] (see H. Con. Res. 248), H6780 [12OC]

———recognize right of students in public schools for silent prayer or meditation, encourage recitation of Pledge of Allegiance, and prevent discrimination based on religious character or speech (see H.J. Res. 54), H3465 [21JN]

———set aside sufficient period of time to allow children to pray for, or quietly reflect on behalf of, the Nation during this time of struggle against international terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 239), H6136 [2OC]

Sudan: increase diplomatic efforts to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts (see S. 180), S568 [25JA] (see H.R. 931), H740 [7MR] (see H.R. 2052), H2888 [5JN]

———increase diplomatic efforts to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts (H.R. 2052), consideration (see H. Res. 162), H3066 [12JN]

Taxation: allow individuals who claim a religious exemption from the self-employment tax to establish certain retirement plans (see H.R. 838), H622 [1MR]

———clarify restrictions on the lobbying and campaign activities of churches (see H.R. 2931), H5926 [21SE]

———ensure tax payments from certain religious individuals are used for nonmilitary purposes (see H.R. 1186), H1113 [22MR]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 2357), H3802 [28JN]

———provide tax credit for educational expenses incurred in attending public or private elementary and secondary schools and in homeschooling (see H.R. 257), H109 [30JA]

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. 133), H1928 [7MY]

———express appreciation for participation in military response to terrorist attacks (see H. Con. Res. 265), H7909 [7NO]

Washington, George: commemorate significance of the letter sent to the Touro Synagogue in Newport, RI (see S. Con. Res. 16), S1464 [15FE] (see H. Con. Res. 62), H928 [14MR]

Biographies

Branon, Philip, S6600 [21JN]

Turpin, Calvin C., E487 [29MR]

Briefs

Azerbaijan and Islamic terrorism, H10455 [19DE]

Comments

Response to Democratic dissenting views on H.R. 7, Community Solutions Act, H4249-H4251 [19JY]

Cost Estimates

Sudan Peace Act (S. 180): CBO, S7873 [18JY]

Declarations

Religious freedom in Vietnam: several Vietnamese Catholic priests, H5418-H5420 [6SE]

Essays

In Defense of a Little Prayer: Rose Ormand, H9753 [12DE]

Philo-Semitism in the Work of the Polish Nobel Laureate Czeslaw Milosz—He Pays Tribute to Jewish Literature: Emanuel Rackman and Stephen Wagner, E1856 [12OC]

Factsheets

Vermont Priests, S6600 [21JN]

Letters

Civil liberties violations of Sikhs in India: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E753 [8MY]

———Inderjit S. Jaijee, E774 [10MY]

Community Solutions Act: Rosa Parks, Rosa & Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development, H4273 [19JY]

Condemn and respond to hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA: Aunali Khalfan, Tahrike Tarsile Qur'an, Inc., S10671 [15OC]

———Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E1644 [13SE], E1680 [20SE]

Declaration by refugee Dac Vi Hoang relative to Vietnam human rights and trade status: Sandra L. Rierson, H4647 [26JY]

Indian attack on Kashmir: Council of Khalistan, E1901 [16OC]

Islam religion: Sanaa Khan, S10814 [18OC]

People's Republic of China human rights violations relative to religious freedom: Michael E. Guest, Dept. of State, E1097 [13JN]

Regulation prohibiting Army Reserve members from wearing religious symbols while in uniform: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E319 [8MR]

———Trilok S. Puniani, E319 [8MR]

Religious persecution in the People's Republic of China: Shixiong Li, Committee for Investigation on Persecution of Religion in China, Inc., E1951 [30OC]

Russian restrictions on religious organizations: Mark B. Levin, National Conference on Soviet Jewry, S10925 [24OC]

———several Senators, S10926, S10927 [24OC]

Self-determination for the Independence of the Sikh Nation Homeland, Punjab, Khalistan: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E1274 [29JN]

Status of religious freedom in the People's Republic of China: Michael E. Guest, Dept. of State, H4314 [19JY]

Sudan Peace Act: Representative Hyde, Committee on International Relations (House), H3106 [13JN]

———Representative Oxley, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3105 [13JN]

Summit meeting between India and Pakistan: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E1412 [24JY]

Lists

Organizations opposing H.R. 7, Community Solutions Act, H4256 [19JY]

Religious prisoners in the People's Republic of China, H4314 [19JY], E1097 [13JN]

Supporters of H.J. Res. 50, make People's Republic of China trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free emigration and improved human rights conditions, H4326 [19JY]

Warnings by Representative Rohrabacher relative to the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, H5711 [17SE]

Messages

Faith-Based and Community Groups Initiatives: President Bush, S705 [30JA], H87 [30JA]

Passover: Israel Zoberman, S4168 [2MY]

Motions

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve the poor and others in need and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (H.R. 7), H4278 [19JY]

Sudan: increase diplomatic efforts to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts (S. 180), H8218 [15NO]

Poems

``Now I Sit Me Down in School'', H7125 [17OC]

Prayers

America, May God Shed His Grace on Thee: Clarence E. Hodges, North American Religious Liberty Association, S13461 [18DE]

Press releases

Council of Khalistan Condemns Attack on U.S.—Urges Sikhs To Give Blood: Council of Khalistan, E1644 [13SE], E1680 [20SE]

Delegates Discuss Strategies To Liberate Khalistan, Pass Resolutions for Khalistan, Other Sikh Causes: Council of Khalistan, E1912 [17OC]

Detention of Paramjit Kaur Khalra in India: World Sikh Organization, E2049 [8NO]

Dr. Aulakh, Sikh Leaders Condemn Murders of Sikhs and Others—Sikhs Are Not Moslems—Ask Attorney General To Investigate: Council of Khalistan, E1767 [2OC]

Indian Arrogance Exposed During Musharraf—Vajpayee Summit: Council of Khalistan, E1414 [24JY]

Sikh Nation Mourns Passing of S. Nazar Singh Fagoora: Council of Khalistan, E2155 [28NO]

Sikhs Condemn Killings in Kashmir, Appeal to Both Communities To Exercise Restraint: Council of Khalistan, E145 [8FE]

Sikhs Observe Khalistan Martyrs Day—Indian Attack on Golden Temple Laid Foundation of Khalistan: Council of Khalistan, E1075 [12JN]

Time for Freedom: Council of Khalistan, E680 [1MY]

Proclamations

Helene H. Hale Week: Hawaii County, HI, S4170 [2MY], H1702 [1MY]

Tribute to Gilbert J. Sheldon: Representative Ney, E1089 [13JN]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan: actions of citizens in northern Afghanistan after removal of the Taliban regime, H8136 [14NO]

———assistance to Taliban regime from Pakistan and the People's Republic of China, H7594 [1NO]

———condemn the destruction of pre-Islamic statues by the Taliban regime (H. Con. Res. 52), H905, H923 [14MR]

———condemn the Taliban for requiring Hindus to wear identifying symbols (H. Con. Res. 145), H3027 [12JN], H3113-H3121 [13JN], E1108 [14JN]

———continuation of retaliatory U.S. aerial bombardment during the month of Ramadan, H7532, H7534 [31OC]

———ensure participation of women from all ethnic groups in the economic and political reconstruction, H8163 [14NO], H8554 [28NO], H8893 [5DE]

———provide for the removal from power of the Taliban regime, H7112-H7119 [17OC], H7326 [25OC], H8480 [28NO]

———provide for the removal from power of the Taliban regime (H.R. 3049), E1820 [5OC]

———search for missing aid workers taken hostage by the Taliban regime, H8138 [14NO]

———treatment of women and girls by the Taliban regime, H6450 [9OC], H6884, H6892-H6898 [16OC], H7573, H7579, H7585-H7590 [31OC], H7894 [7NO], H8163 [14NO], E1863 [12OC], E1903 [16OC], E1910, E1913, E1918 [17OC], E1974, E1975 [31OC], E1987 [2NO]

———tribute to organizations led by Afghan women that are providing humanitarian services and inclusion of women in any newly established Government (H. Res. 281), E2027 [7NO], E2116 [16NO]

al-Assad, Bashar: condemn anti-Semitic remarks relative to Israel, H2231 [16MY], E768 [10MY]

Ansonia, CT: anniversary of First United Methodist Church, E2014 [6NO]

Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America: convention, E1452 [26JY], E1464 [27JY]

Argentina: agreement between the Inter-American Development Bank and the Argentine Mutual Aid Association to assist Jewish organizations, E1849 [11OC]

Armed Forces: regulation prohibiting Army Reserve members from wearing religious symbols while in uniform, E319 [8MR]

Armenia: anniversary of Christianity as official religion, H2573, H2654, H2655 [23MY]

Asbury Park, NJ: anniversary of Mount Pisgah Baptist Temple, E2105 [16NO]

Asia: influence of Islamic extremists in Central Asian countries, E382 [15MR]

Atlanta, GA: tribute to Council of Khalistan convention, E1912 [17OC]

Auburn, NY: anniversary of the SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, E1893 [16OC]

Baldwin, NY: anniversary of First Presbyterian Church, E471 [28MR]

Barrett Station, TX: tribute to Mount Rose Church of God in Christ, E1309 [11JY]

Bay City, MI: anniversary of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, E1382 [20JY]

Bayonne, NJ: anniversary of St. Mary, Star of the Sea church, E738 [4MY]

Belleville, IL: anniversary of Knights of Columbus Council 592, E1441 [26JY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: human rights violations, E811 [16MY]

Bronx, NY: anniversary of Tercera Iglesia Bautista Espanola, E1659 [14SE]

Brooklyn, OH: anniversary of St. Elias Melkite Catholic Church, E592 [24AP]

Burbank, CA: anniversary of the Little White Chapel, E2171 [29NO]

Burton, MI: opening of As-Siddiq Institute and Mosque, E2112 [16NO]

Bush, President: proposal to expand the participation of faith-based organizations in the provision of social services, H88 [30JA], H135 [31JA], H2893 [6JN], H3452-H3463 [21JN], E64 [30JA], E1089 [13JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a National Day of Reconciliation (S. Con. Res. 83), H8320 [16NO]

Carbon County, PA: anniversary of Knights of Columbus Council 598, E1542 [3AU]

Castele, Theodore J.: Cleveland, OH, West Side Ecumenical Ministry Lamplighter Humanitarian Award recipient, E1153 [19JN]

Castillo, Jose M.: admission to the Order of Queen Isabella the Catholic by the King of Spain, E1189 [25JN]

Catholic-Jewish Commission of Southern New Jersey: tribute to interfaith Agreement of Understanding and Cooperation, E1693 [21SE]

Central Asia: condemn human rights violations and monitor impact of extremist groups, E1930 [25OC]

Chicago, IL: anniversary of Greater Omega M.B. Church, E980 [25MY]

China, People's Republic of: human rights violations, H1563 [25AP], E1097 [13JN], E1951 [30OC]

———make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free emigration and improved human rights conditions (H.J. Res. 50), H4303-H4329 [19JY], H4622 [25JY]

———make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free emigration and improved human rights conditions (H.J. Res. 50), unanimous-consent agreement, H4034 [17JY]

———persecution of Falun Dafa practitioners, E1354 [18JY]

———U.S. policy, H3196 [14JN]

Christian Brothers University: anniversary, E2155 [28NO]

Christopher, Philip: American Jewish Congress New York, NY, Metropolitan Region Man of the Year Award recipient, E390 [19MR]

Church Women United (organization): tribute to Gary, IN, Chapter, E2024 [7NO]

Civil liberties: request for Sikhs to remove turbans during searches at airports, E1960 [30OC], E2104 [15NO]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis, E1797 [4OC]

———anniversary of Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate Ministry to the Aged, E916 [23MY]

Commission on International Religious Freedom: tribute, E842 [17MY]

Community service: clarify liability of nonprofit organizations, E1403 [24JY]

———provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve the poor and others in need and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (H.R. 7), H3992 [12JY], H4233-H4281 [19JY], H4407 [23JY], E1403, E1413 [24JY], E1433 [25JY], E1450 [26JY], E1554 [3AU]

———provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve the poor and others in need and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (H.R. 7), consideration (H. Res. 196), H4222-H4233 [19JY]

———provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve the poor and others in need and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (H.R. 7), motion to recommit, H4278, H4279 [19JY]

Congress: accomplishments of the 107th Congress, H9319 [12DE], H10143 [13DE], H10952 [20DE]

———legislative priorities, H9319 [12DE]

———National Prayer Breakfast, H1097 [22MR], E599 [24AP], E851 [17MY]

Coral Gables, FL: anniversary of First United Methodist Church, H8184 [15NO]

Corporations: encourage contributions to faith-based organizations, H3452-H3463 [21JN], H4251 [19JY]

———encourage contributions to faith-based organizations (H. Con. Res. 170), H3811-H3818 [10JY]

Credit unions: clarify definition of a member business loan relative to religious organization based credit unions (H.R. 164), E8 [3JA]

Crime: condemn attacks on Sikh Americans, E1641, E1644 [13SE]

———condemn violence directed at Sikhs in the aftermath of hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, E1711 [24SE], E1766 [2OC]

Cudahy, WI: anniversary of St. John Lutheran Church, E1805 [5OC]

Danforth, John C.: appointment as special envoy to Sudan to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts, H5441 [6SE]

Dept. of Education: Office of Civil Rights funding, E1875 [12OC]

Discrimination: prohibit agreements with foreign persons who discriminate against a U.S. business based on the religion, sexual orientation, race, or gender of an individual associated with the business (H.R. 3151), E1917 [17OC]

———protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, and South Asian Americans relative to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H5594 [13SE], H5920, H5921, H5922 [21SE], E1655 [14SE], E1676 [20SE], E1702 [21SE], E2089 [15NO], E2120 [16NO]

———protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, and South Asian Americans relative to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (H. Con. Res. 227), H5691-H5698 [14SE], E1662 [14SE], E1680, E1685 [20SE], E1707 [24SE]

East Chicago, IN: anniversary of Sacred Heart Parish, E229 [28FE]

East End Cooperative Ministry, Inc.: anniversary, E1472 [30JY]

East Newark, NJ: anniversary of St. Anthony's Church, E727 [4MY]

East St. Louis, IL: anniversary of Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, E1955 [30OC]

Edgemere, MD: tribute to St. Luke's Church memorial bell tower, E2166 [29NO]

Education: inclusion of alternative explanations to the theory of evolution in science education, E2365 [20DE]

———tribute to Catholic schools (H. Res. 28), H180-H185 [6FE]

Egypt: response of Grand Imam of Al-Azhar to terrorism, H7534 [31OC]

Employment: prevent involuntary application of arbitration to discrimination claims (H.R. 1489), E576 [5AP]

Executive Office of the President: establishment of White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, H88 [30JA], H135 [31JA], E64 [30JA]

Fayetteville, NC: anniversary of Evans Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, E1911 [17OC]

Foreign policy: treatment of Islamic fundamentalist movements, H8399 [27NO]

———U.S. policy relative to foreign interventionism, H6047 [25SE]

France: civil and criminal sanctions against certain religious organizations and their leaders, E2027 [7NO]

Freedom of religion: historical impact on development of the U.S., H7120-H7125 [17OC]

Freedom of speech: constitutional protection, H3705 [27JN]

Fresno, CA: anniversary of Pilgrim Armenian Congregational Church, E1423 [25JY]

———anniversary of St. Peter the Apostle Serbian Orthodox Church, E1829 [9OC]

———tribute to Rescue Mission Fall Festival Banquet, E1832 [9OC]

Fresno Area Congregations Together (FACT) (organization): tribute, E628 [25AP]

Gilboa, Donna: Atherton, CA, Sacred Heart Schools St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E1983 [2NO]

Goodwin, Willis T.: Washington Times Foundation National Service Award recipient, E1157 [20JN]

Government regulations: support for faith-based initiative relative to exemption for Government-funded religious charities from State and local hiring discrimination laws, H3992 [12JY], H4224, H4225, H4228-H4231, H4246-H4248, H4252-H4256, H4278, H4279 [19JY], E1450 [26JY]

Headtke, Betty: St. Richard's Parish of Chicago, IL, Council of Catholic Women Woman of the Year award recipient, E1183 [21JN]

History: anniversary of 13th constitutional amendment ending slavery and tribute to those opposed to slavery, H169 [6FE]

Hoboken, NJ: anniversary of Our Lady of Grace Church, E1899 [16OC]

Horn, Lorraine C.: Atherton, CA, Sacred Heart Schools St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E1981 [2NO]

House of Representatives: cancellation of prayer breakfast, H10827 [19DE]

Houston, TX: anniversary of Central Congregational Church, E1091 [13JN]

———anniversary of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Worship Center, E1680 [20SE]

———tribute to National African-American Christian Singles Conference, E1914 [17OC]

Huron, OH: anniversary of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, E290 [6MR]

India: anniversary of attack on the Golden Temple, E1075 [12JN]

———civil liberties violations of religious minorities, H5326 [2AU], E65 [30JA], E144, E147 [8FE], E225 [27FE], E298 [7MR], E1075 [12JN], E1083 [13JN], E1215 [26JN], E1235 [27JN], E1274 [29JN], E1313 [11JY], E1412, E1414 [24JY], E1551 [3AU], E1901 [16OC], E1975 [31OC]

———civil liberties violations of Sikhs, E82 [31JA], E225 [27FE], E679 [1MY], E752 [8MY], E773 [10MY], E1215 [26JN], E1235 [27JN], E1274 [29JN], E1780 [2OC], E1790 [3OC], E1973 [31OC]

———detention of Paramjit Kaur Khalra, E2048 [8NO], E2103 [15NO]

———independence anniversary, E1551 [3AU]

———self-determination for the independence of the Sikh nation homeland, Punjab, Khalistan, E1274 [29JN], E2153 [28NO]

———Sikh observance of Vaisakhi Day, E752 [8MY]

Indonesia: condemn criminal attacks against Christians and Muslims, H2575 [23MY]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: conviction of Bosnian Serb individuals for rape, torture, and sexual enslavement of Muslim women, E247 [28FE]

IRS: raid on church in Indianapolis, IN, H446 [28FE]

Islam: tribute, H8183, H8184, H8187 [15NO]

Islamic Association of Greater Detroit: tribute, E2213 [5DE]

Jewish Defense League: arrest of members for planning terrorist attacks in California, E2291 [14DE]

Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington: anniversary, E834 [17MY]

Karekin II: tribute (H. Con. Res. 139), H2654, H2655 [23MY]

Kazakhstan: freedom of religion violations, E370 [15MR], E1882 [12OC]

———treatment of U.S. citizens relative to religious beliefs, E1176 [21JN]

Kazarian, Crosby: Catholicos of All Armenians Pontifical Medal of St. Nersess Shnorhali recipient, E50 [30JA]

Kelly, Elizabeth: American Jewish Congress New York, NY, Metropolitan Region Devorah Award recipient, E390 [19MR]

Kosovo: human rights violations, E811 [16MY]

Krupp, Gary: Order of St. Gregory the Great Knight Commander honoree, E1486 [1AU]

Kyrgyzstan: freedom of religion violations, E1882 [12OC]

Lake City, CO: anniversary of Lake City Community Presbyterian Church, E1546 [3AU]

———anniversary of St. James Episcopal Church, E1621 [10SE]

Lake Ellis, NY: tribute to Camp Ramah, E296 [7MR]

Levin, Jeff: tribute to publication of book ``God, Faith, and Health—Exploring the Spirituality—Healing Connection'', E999 [5JN]

Macomb County, MI: anniversary of St. Louis Catholic Church, E2191 [4DE]

Millstadt, IL: anniversary of St. James Church, E1001 [5JN]

Milwaukee, WI: anniversary of St. Veronica School, E2171 [29NO]

Morris, IL: anniversary of Immaculate Conception Church, E2210 [5DE]

Morris, Nancy: Atherton, CA, Sacred Heart Schools St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E1979 [2NO]

Muslims: U.S. assistance to pilgrims stranded in Lebanon in 1952, E2390 [20DE]

Nanticoke, PA: anniversary of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, E1968 [31OC]

———anniversary of St. Mary of Czestochowa Roman Catholic Church, E1918 [17OC]

National Bible Week: observance, E2090 [15NO]

National Catholic School Week: observance, E99 [1FE]

National Day of Reconciliation: designate (H. Con. Res. 184), H7147-H7150 [23OC]

National Words Can Heal Day: designate (H. Res. 235), E2136 [27NO]

New Brunswick, NJ: anniversary of Presbyterian Church, E2109 [16NO]

New York, NY: tribute to American Jewish Congress Metropolitan Region, E390 [19MR]

Nobel Prize: nomination of Thich Quang Do and Van Ly for peace, H9244 [12DE]

Oakland, CA: anniversary of St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, E1986 [2NO]

Of One Accord Ministry (organization): tribute, E114 [6FE]

Pakistan: condemn murder of Christians while attending church service, H7595 [1NO]

———lifting of military sanctions relative to relationship with Taliban regime in Afghanistan, H9231 [11DE]

Peru: involvement of the CIA in the shooting down of an aircraft carrying missionaries, H1563 [25AP]

Pittsburgh, PA: anniversary of Mount Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, E1840 [10OC]

Pittston, PA: anniversary of St. Mary, Help of Christians Church, E1584 [5SE]

Pope John Paul II: award Congressional Gold Medal, E29 [20JA]

Port Jervis, NY: anniversary of St. Mary's Church, E2105 [16NO]

Prayer: constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (H.R. 77), E7 [3JA]

———voluntary school prayer, H631 [6MR], H1065 [22MR], H2574 [23MY], H2852 [5JN], H6264 [4OC]

Queens, NY: anniversary of Astoria Center of Israel, E1491 [1AU]

———tribute to St. Demetrios Cathedral's Afternoon School, E205 [26FE]

Ramadan: observance, H8183, H8185, H8187 [15NO], E2087 [15NO]

Richfield, OH: tribute to the Consecration of the Monastery Marcha Church, E1199 [26JN]

Ridgefield, CT: anniversary of Parish of St. Elizabeth Seton, E985 [26MY]

Rockville, MD: anniversary of Prince George's Parish, E1599 [6SE]

Rubenstein, Howard J.: Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust honoree, E632 [25AP]

Salt Lake City, UT: influence of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on upcoming Winter Olympics, E1774 [2OC]

Salvation Army: support for faith-based initiative relative to exemption for Government-funded religious charities from State and local hiring discrimination laws, H3832 [10JY], H4245 [19JY]

San Francisco, CA: anniversary of St. Patrick's Church, E1028 [6JN]

———anniversary of St. Patrick's Parish, E515 [3AP]

Santa Rosa, CA: anniversary of Community Baptist Church, E1602 [6SE]

Schools: allow display of the words ``God Bless America'' in public schools (H. Con. Res. 248), H6790-H6792 [16OC]

———condemn rules prohibiting observance of Christmas, H9243, H9245 [12DE]

———set aside sufficient period of time to allow children to pray for, or quietly reflect on behalf of, the Nation during this time of struggle against international terrorism (H. Con. Res. 239), H8113-H8118 [13NO], H9751-H9754 [12DE]

Scott City, MO: anniversary of Eisleben Evangelical Lutheran Church, E768 [10MY]

Selvin, Lowell: Congregation Kol Ami of Los Angeles, CA, Shomer Tzedek (Guardian of Justice) Award recipient, E640 [26AP]

Snow Camp, NC: anniversary of Cane Creek Friends Meeting, E1723 [25SE]

Sri Lanka: human rights violations against Tamil minority, H4969 [31JY]

Sudan: appoint special envoy to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts, H2097 [10MY], E790 [14MY]

———human rights violations, H638 [6MR]

———increase diplomatic efforts to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts, H1274 [28MR], H3060-H3064 [12JN], E609 [24AP]

———increase diplomatic efforts to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts (H.R. 2052), H2976 [7JN], H3063 [12JN], H3098-H3113 [13JN], E1165 [20JN], E1267 [29JN]

———increase diplomatic efforts to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts (H.R. 2052), consideration (H. Res. 162), H3092-H3098 [13JN]

———increase diplomatic efforts to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts (H.R. 931), H744 [8MR]

———increase diplomatic efforts to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts (S. 180), H8217-H8219 [15NO]

———increase diplomatic efforts to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts (S. 180), insert H.R. 2052 language in lieu, H8218 [15NO]

———prohibit any entity engaged in the development of oil or gas in Sudan from raising capital or trading its securities in the U.S., H3107-H3113 [13JN], H8218, H8219 [15NO]

Supreme Court: decision on use of public school facilities by religious organizations, H3008 [12JN]

Syracuse, NY: anniversary of St. Brigid and St. Joseph's Church, E1603 [6SE]

Taxation: treatment of contributions to retirement plans by self-employed members of certain religious faiths, E720 [3MY]

Taylor, John G.: Fresno, CA, Muslim Public Affairs Council Person of the Year award recipient, E1205 [26JN]

———Muslim Public Affairs Council-Fresno, CA, Person of the Year award recipient, E921 [24MY]

Terrorism: significance of recent history of Afghanistan relative to hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H5707-H5712 [17SE]

Tiffin, OH: anniversary of Knights of Columbus Council 608, E1806 [5OC]

Toledo, OH: anniversary of Salem Lutheran Church, E1842 [10OC]

Trenton, NJ: anniversary of Holy Cross School, E1750 [28SE]

———anniversary of Our Lady of the Divine Shepherd Roman Catholic Church, E1985 [2NO]

———anniversary of St. Joachim's Roman Catholic Church, E1749 [28SE]

Turkey: express appreciation for participation in military response to terrorist attacks, E2154 [28NO]

———express appreciation for participation in military response to terrorist attacks (H. Con. Res. 265), E2027 [7NO]

———independence anniversary, E1969 [31OC]

Ukraine: visit by Pope John Paul II, E158 [13FE]

Vaisakhi Day: observance, E679 [1MY]

Vice Province of the Star of the Sea (Franciscan order): anniversary of the Capuchin Franciscans in Guam and Hawaii, E1916 [17OC]

Vietnam: human rights violations, H4640 [26JY], H5430, H5432-H5440 [6SE], E848 [17MY]

Virginia Military Institute: custom of prayer before dinner, H2188 [16MY]

Westlake, OH: anniversary of Grace Baptist Church, E1828 [5OC]

Willow Grove, PA: anniversary of McKinley Baptist Church, E2023 [7NO]

Worcester County, MA: tribute to National Conference for Community and Justice honorees, E2036 [8NO]

Year for All America To Read Through the Bible: observance, E1766 [2OC]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: condemn the destruction of pre-Islamic statues by the Taliban regime, S2576 [20MR]

———condemn the Taliban for their discriminatory policies (S. Con. Res. 42), S6441, S6460 [19JN]

———ensure participation of women from all ethnic groups in the economic and political reconstruction, S11988 [16NO]

———ensure participation of women from all ethnic groups in the economic and political reconstruction (S. Con. Res. 86), S12110 [28NO], S13225 [13DE]

———ensure participation of women from all ethnic groups in the economic and political reconstruction and commend participants in the Afghan Women's Summit for Democracy (S. Res. 191), S13225 [13DE]

———treatment of women and girls by the Taliban regime, S10789 [17OC], S10921 [24OC], S11420 [5NO]

———U.S. policy, S11402-S11404 [2NO]

Archer, Dennis W.: Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions Knight of Charity honoree, S9250 [10SE]

Armed Forces: military response to terrorist attacks, S11402-S11404 [2NO]

Ash Wednesday: observance, S1673 [28FE]

Bush, President: proposal to expand the participation of faith-based organizations in the provision of social services, S701 [30JA], S7326 [9JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a National Day of Reconciliation (S. Con. Res. 83), S11735 [13NO], S11921 [15NO]

Christmas Day: maintain tradition of mailing holiday cards, S13462 [18DE]

———observance, S14044, S14047 [20DE]

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve the poor and others in need and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets, S13918 [20DE]

Compassion Capital Fund: funding, S11546 [7NO]

Crime: condemn violence directed at Sikhs in the aftermath of hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (S. Con. Res. 74), S10067 [2OC], S10451 [10OC], S10849 [18OC]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, and South Asian Americans relative to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, S9368, S9369 [13SE], S9551 [20SE], S10381 [9OC]

———protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, and South Asian Americans relative to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (H. Con. Res. 227), S9614 [21SE], S9859 [26SE]

Easter: observance, S3769-S3772 [6AP]

Education: allow freedom in science education relative to teaching of evolution and creationism, S6147, S6150-S6153 [13JN]

Egypt: allegation of anti-semitism by the media, S3432 [4AP]

Executive Office of the President: establishment of White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, S701 [30JA]

Fakhouri, Haifa: Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions Lady of Charity honoree, S9248 [10SE]

Foreign countries: human rights violations relative to religion, S12027 [27NO]

Foreign policy: condemn suicide bombings as an act of terrorism, S10921 [24OC]

———national objectives priority assignments, S11936 [15NO]

Islam: tribute, S10671 [15OC], S10814 [18OC]

Karekin II: tribute (H. Con. Res. 139), S5764 [25MY]

Mays, Benjamin E.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom (S. Res. 23), S1388, S1434 [14FE], S12272 [30NO]

Molan, John: St. Anselm College, Manchester, NH, Catholic Leadership Award recipient, S13358 [17DE]

Morrilton, AR: anniversary of Southern Christian Home, S4241 [3MY]

National Bible Week: observance, S11999 [16NO]

National Day of Reconciliation: designate, S1437 [14FE]

———observance, S12222 [30NO], S12363 [4DE]

National Words Can Heal Day: designate (S. Res. 183), S12016 [16NO]

Prayer: constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (S.J. Res. 1), S419 [22JA]

———Federal funding for schools relative to voluntary school prayer (S. 73), S332, S334, S423 [22JA]

Program of Development and Peace of the Magdalena Medio (organization): tribute, S9153 [6SE]

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: tribute to Arkansas ``Faith in Action'' program to assist the chronically ill, S5434 [22MY]

Russia: restrictions on religious organizations, S10925 [24OC]

———tribute to the Russian Jewish Congress for construction of a community center in Moscow, S4816 [10MY]

Schools: allow display of the words ``God Bless America'' in public schools (S. Con. Res. 79), S10774 [16OC]

Science: comparison of the creation of earth with theories of evolution, S3769-S3772 [6AP]

St. Joseph, MO: anniversary of Christ Episcopal Church, S5113 [17MY]

Sudan: increase diplomatic efforts to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts, S10952 [24OC]

———increase diplomatic efforts to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts (S. 180), S569 [25JA], S7873 [18JY], S7985 [19JY]

———increase diplomatic efforts to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts (S. 180), unanimous-consent request, S12215 [29NO]

Terrorism: tribute to relief efforts surrounding the hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, S10789 [17OC]

Washington, George: commemorate significance of the letter sent to the Touro Synagogue in Newport, RI (S. Con. Res. 16), S1527 [15FE], S8076 [23JY]

Reports

Fact-Finding Mission to Sudan: U.S. Catholic Bishop's Conference, E609 [24AP]

Torture, Threats and Inhumane Treatment by Indian and Russian Immigration Personnel: Awatar Singh Sekhon, International Journal of Sikh Affairs, E225 [27FE]

U.S. Policy Toward Sudan: U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (excerpt), H3108 [13JN]

Reports filed

Award Benjamin E. Mays the Presidential Medal of Freedom: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 23), S11611 [8NO]

Commemorate Significance of the Letter Sent by George Washington to the Touro Synagogue in Newport, RI: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Con. Res. 62) (H. Rept. 107-143), H4111 [17JY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 16), S7955 [19JY]

Condemn Taliban Regime for Discriminatory Policies in Afghanistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 42), S5613 [24MY]

Condemn Violence Directed at Sikhs in the Aftermath of Hijacking and Crashing of Commercial Aircraft Into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 74), S10286 [4OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2052, Sudan Peace Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 162) (H. Rept. 107-98), H3066 [12JN]

Make People's Republic of China Trade Relations With the U.S. Contingent Upon Free Emigration and Improved Human Rights Conditions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 50) (H. Rept. 107-145), H4215 [18JY]

Nomination of John V. Hanford III To Be International Religious Freedom Ambassador at Large: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S13050 [12DE]

Participation of Women From All Ethnic Groups in the Economic and Political Reconstruction of Afghanistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 86), S13049 [12DE]

Sudan Peace Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 180), S7688 [16JY]

———Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2052) (H. Rept. 107-92), H3002 [8JN]

Resolutions by organizations

Condemn and respond to hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA: Baca County, CO, Board of Commissioners, E1847 [10OC]

Sermons

Paul's Advice: Carol Custead, E1781 [2OC]

``Proud To Be an American!'' Jeffrey E. Frantz, S10253 [3OC]

Things To Keep in Mind: Carol Custead, E1724 [25SE]

Tribute to Victims of Flight 587 Air Disaster: Michael Miller, E2393 [20DE]

Statements

Condemn and Respond to Hijacking and Crashing of Commercial Aircraft Into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA: Israel Zoberman, E1785 [3OC]

Condemn Violence Directed at Sikhs in the Aftermath of Hijacking and Crashing of Commercial Aircraft Into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E1711 [24SE]

Ramadan Observance and Tribute to Muslims for Their Faith: Representative Rahall, E2087 [15NO]

Sikhs Rush To Protect the Christians: Persecuted Church of India (organization), E66 [30JA]

Tables

Religious persecution in the People's Republic of China, E1951 [30OC]

Testimonies

Religious Persecution in the People's Republic of China, E1952 [30OC]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 139, tribute to Karekin II, H2655 [23MY]

H. Con. Res. 145, condemn the Afghanistan Taliban regime for requiring Hindus to wear identifying symbols, H3113 [13JN]

H. Con. Res. 170, encourage corporate contributions to faith-based organizations, H3811 [10JY]

H. Con. Res. 184, National Day of Reconciliation, H7147 [23OC]

H. Con. Res. 227, protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, and South Asian Americans relative to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H5698 [14SE]

H. Con. Res. 239, set aside sufficient period of school time to allow children to pray for, or quietly reflect on behalf of, the Nation during this time of struggle against international terrorism, H8113 [13NO]

H. Con. Res. 248, allow display of the words ``God Bless America'' in public schools, H6790 [16OC]

H. Res. 28, tribute to Catholic schools, H180 [6FE]

H. Res. 162, consideration of H.R. 2052, Sudan Peace Act, H3092 [13JN]

H. Res. 196, consideration of H.R. 7, Community Solutions Act, H4222 [19JY]

H.J. Res. 50, make People's Republic of China trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free emigration and improved human rights conditions, H4303 [19JY]

H.R. 7, Community Solutions Act, H4233-H4243 [19JY]

H.R. 2052, Sudan Peace Act, H3106 [13JN]

H.R. 3049, Afghanistan Freedom Act, E1821 [5OC]

S. 73, Voluntary School Prayer Protection Act, S333 [22JA]

S. 180, Sudan Peace Act, S569 [25JA], S7985 [19JY], H8217 [15NO]

S. Con. Res. 15, National Day of Reconciliation, S1527 [15FE]

S. Con. Res. 16, commemorate significance of the letter sent by George Washington to the Touro Synagogue in Newport, RI, S1527 [15FE], S8076 [23JY]

S. Con. Res. 30, condemn the destruction of pre-Islamic statues in Afghanistan by the Taliban regime, S3222 [30MR]

S. Con. Res. 42, condemn Taliban regime for discriminatory policies in Afghanistan, S5553 [23MY]

S. Con. Res. 42, condemn the Afghanistan Taliban regime for their discriminatory policies, S6460 [19JN]

S. Con. Res. 74, condemn violence directed at Sikhs in the aftermath of hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, S10067 [2OC]

S. Con. Res. 79, allow display of the words ``God Bless America'' in public schools, S10774 [16OC]

S. Con. Res. 83, use of the Capitol rotunda for a National Day of Reconciliation, S11728 [13NO], H8320 [16NO]

S. Con. Res. 86, ensure participation of women from all ethnic groups in Afghanistan's economic and political reconstruction, S12110 [28NO]

S. Con. Res. 86, participation of women from all ethnic groups in the economic and political reconstruction of Afghanistan, S13225 [13DE]

S. Res. 23, award Presidential Medal of Freedom to Benjamin E. Mays, S1434 [14FE], S12272 [30NO]

S. Res. 24, tribute to Catholic schools, S1435 [14FE]

S. Res. 183, National Words Can Heal Day, S12007 [16NO]

S. Res. 191, participation of women from all ethnic groups in the economic and political reconstruction of Afghanistan and commend participants in the Afghan Women's Summit for Democracy, S13155 [13DE]

S.J. Res. 1, constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer, S419 [22JA]

Transcripts

National Prayer Breakfast, H1097-H1102 [22MR], E851-E857 [17MY]

National Prayer Breakfast (1999), E599-E604 [24AP]

Tributes

Karekin II, E1203 [26JN]

Lord Mahavir, E631 [25AP]