COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES related term(s) Education

Addresses

Affirmative Action: Representative Lee, E1360 [26JN]

American University Commencement (1963): John F. Kennedy, S15237-S15239 [20NO]

Assistance to Countries Seriously Affected by HIV/AIDS: Representative Sanders, E908-E910 [9MY]

Harvard University Commencement: Daniel Patrick Moynihan, S4465-S4467 [27MR]

Putting the Teaching of American History and Civics Back Into Our Classrooms—Out of Many, One—E Pluribus Unum: Senator Alexander, S4157-S4159 [20MR]

Racial Equality: Medgar W. Evers, H5375 [16JN]

Vietnamese Conflict POW: John Gurr, S16111 [9DE]

Amendments

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (S. 504), S8307 [20JN]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), H6383, H6391 [9JY]

Higher Education Act: reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (H.R. 2211), H6373, H6378, H6379, H6380 [9JY]

National security: assist Federal agencies in addressing deficiencies in specialized personnel through student loan repayment, graduate student fellowships, and establishing a National Security Service Corps (S. 589), S14071 [5NO]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (S. 196), S5504, S5614 [30AP]

University of Virginia: tribute to men's lacrosse team (S. Res. 158), S7559 [9JN]

Veterans: improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans (S. 1132), S13743 [31OC]

Appointments

Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, S6786 [20MY], S12418 [2OC]

Gallaudet University Board of Trustees, H1304 [25FE], H2811 [3AP]

Articles and editorials

Aiming High—Academy Still Soars Above Rivals in Terms of Academics and Research Work, E2520 [8DE]

Amazing Journey Ends With an Amazing Game, H5420 [17JN]

America's Doubters in Beirut, H5062 [9JN]

Basketball Star Coppenrath Makes W. Barnet Proud, S4162 [20MR]

Beyond Their Reach, S11236 [9SE]

Black Scholarship Program Helps People in the Middle; Mo. Foundation Rewards the Academically Average, E2424 [23NO]

Bulldog Women Claim Third Title, H5419 [17JN]

Bulldogs Prevail in Double-Overtime Over Harvard, Win Third Straight NCAA Title, H5419 [17JN]

Comeback Player; for Vermont's Sheftic, Family Came First, S4162 [20MR]

Extra Credit, S3723 [13MR]

For Jimmy Estes, That Was War—This Is Football, S15394 [21NO]

Helping Hands—Marquette Program Puts Nurses on the Front Line of the War on HIV/AIDS in Kenya, E1628 [25JY]

Longtime Activist Dies at 85, E1880 [24SE]

New Mexico Plans Optical Interferometer and Fast-Slewing Telescope, S9047 [8JY]

Paragon Rising Above the Madness, H11442 [18NO]

Program Puts College Students on Business-Leadership Paths, H3416 [29AP]

Race-Sensitive Admissions—Back to Basics, S2829-S2832 [26FE]

Stubbornly Seeking Success—Merriam Man Hasn't Let Deafness or His Start in West African Poverty Stop Him, E1712 [5SE]

Today's College Students Barely More Knowledgeable Than High School Students of 50 Years Ago, Poll Shows, S3040 [4MR]

Tribute to Benjamin H. Zimmerman, E1880 [24SE]

Under Tom Jurich, Louisville's Star Has Risen in the East, S15272 [20NO]

Vermont Scholar, S7712 [11JN]

World War II Took Mathematician From Chalkboard to Drawing Board, E1722 [5SE]

Bills and resolutions

Afghanistan: establish a pilot program of Afghanistan scholarships for undergraduate and graduate level public policy internships in the U.S. (see H.R. 2810), H7225 [21JY]

African Americans: recognize contributions of historically Black colleges and universities (see S. Res. 221), S11245 [9SE] (see H. Res. 86), H705 [13FE]

Armed Forces: allow certain active-duty personnel to elect to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 879), H1331 [25FE]

———allow certain active-duty personnel to elect to become eligible or withdraw election not to enroll for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 1328), H1953 [18MR]

———allow certain previously unenrolled servicemembers an opportunity to enroll for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 2174), H4367 [20MY]

———allow eligible members under the Montgomery GI Bill to transfer educational assistance entitlement to dependents (see H.R. 2764), H7019 [16JY]

———annual determination of the basic benefit rate for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see S. 55), S36 [7JA]

———extend and protect student financial aid for postsecondary education (see H. Res. 158), H2311 [25MR]

———extend enrollment period for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 3041), H8081 [9SE]

———extend time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 1924), H3635 [1MY]

———improve Montgomery GI Bill benefits by establishing an enhanced educational assistance program and by repealing the requirement for reduction in pay for participation in the program (see S. 177), S1068 [16JA]

———increase amount of basic educational assistance for veterans under Montgomery GI Bill and eliminate reduction of basic pay for participation in the program (see H.R. 1212), H1745 [11MR]

———increase basic educational assistance for Selected Reserve members (see H.R. 1374), H2268 [20MR]

———increase rates of educational assistance for members of the Selected Reserve (see S. 812), S4957 [8AP]

———permit a portion of the entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to be transfered to spouses and children (see S. 730), S4512 [27MR]

———require colleges and universities to preserve educational status and financial aid of military personnel called to active duty (see S. 447), S2701 [25FE] (see H.R. 1323), H1953 [18MR] (see H.R. 1503), H2472 [27MR]

———require colleges and universities to refund tuitions and fees of military personnel called to active duty (see H.R. 1724), H3301 [10AP]

———require States to charge in-State tuition rates to members and their dependents who are domiciled or stationed on active duty in that State (see H.R. 1991), H3683 [6MY]

———waive interest on student loans of military personnel called to active duty (see S. 863), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 1955), H3681 [6MY]

Asia: establish a pilot program of Central Asian scholarships for undergraduate and graduate level public policy internships in the U.S. (see H.R. 2809), H7225 [21JY]

Budget: reduce deficit through elimination of funding for the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, irrigation water subsidies, and production of Trident II missiles (see S. 49), S36 [7JA]

Chesapeake Bay: make grants to eligible institutions to develop, demonstrate, or disseminate information on practices, methods, or techniques relating to environmental education and training in the watershed (see S. 828), S5059 [9AP]

Civil rights: provide equal access to opportunity in education, business, and employment and support affirmative action programs in securing such equal access (see H. Res. 32), H171 [27JA]

Clemson University: tribute to men's golf team (see S. Res. 161), S7476 [5JN] (see H. Res. 266), H5174 [10JN]

College Savings Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 270), H7839 [3SE]

Colmery, Harry W.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously (see H. Con. Res. 257), H7617 [24JY]

Columbia University: provide additional appropriations for the MTCT-Plus Initiative at the Mailman School of Public Health (see H.R. 1485), H2471 [27MR]

Courts: authorize grants for establishment of quasi-judicial campus drug courts at colleges and universities (see S. 399), S2457 [13FE]

Crime: improve access of victims to information concerning the outcome of disciplinary proceedings by institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3097), H8283 [16SE]

Dept. of Defense: allow faculty members at service academies and schools of professional military education to secure copyrights for certain scholarly works produced as part of their official duties (see H.R. 3559), H11701 [20NO]

Dept. of Education: ensure that students are not hurt by changes to needs analysis tables and require consultation with Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance (see S. 1268), S7926 [16JN] (see S. 1273), S7980 [17JN]

———establish a grant program to enable institutions of higher education to improve schools of education (see S. 408), S2457 [13FE]

———establish an Assistant Sec. for Community and Junior Colleges (see H.R. 3304), H9477 [15OC]

———provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (see H.R. 1412), H2310 [25MR]

———provide student loan forgiveness to graduates who enter into certain public service (see H.R. 1306), H1952 [18MR]

———provide student loan forgiveness to surviving spouses of the victims of terrorist attacks (see H.R. 893), H1332 [25FE]

Dept. of HHS: award grants to associate degree schools of nursing and professional nursing organizations to improve nursing education (see H.R. 2053), H3973 [9MY]

———provide grants to establish summer health career introductory programs for middle and high school students (see S. 1008), S5859 [7MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish criteria for selecting university-based centers for homeland security (see S. 28), S35 [7JA]

Dept. of the Interior: assist in construction and occupy portion of University of New Mexico Hibben Center for Archaeological Research (see S. 643), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 3258), H9281 [7OC]

———convey certain land in Washoe County, NV, to the Board of Regents of the University and Community College System of Nevada (see H.R. 3445), H10457 [5NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: recognize importance of addressing shortfalls in the number of Dept. health care professionals and reauthorize grant program to medical schools affiliated with the Dept. (see H.R. 2126), H4203 [15MY]

Digital Opportunity Investment Trust: establish (see S. 1854), S14804 [12NO]

Ecology and environment: conduct studies in connection with grazing allotments and range and continuing range analysis for National Forest System lands in New Mexico and Arizona (see H.R. 3102), H8283 [16SE]

Education: address the rising cost of tuition by strengthening the compact between the States, Federal Government, and institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3519), H11650 [19NO]

———adoption of an Academic Bill of Rights to secure the intellectual independence of faculty members and students and to protect the principle of intellectual diversity (see H. Con. Res. 318), H10236 [30OC]

———encourage lifelong learning by investing in public schools and improving access to and affordability of higher education and job training (see S. 8), S34 [7JA]

———encourage partnerships between community colleges and four-year colleges and universities (see S. 1677), S12137 [29SE] (see H.R. 1871), H3452 [29AP]

———ensure that all college students and families have the tools and resources to adequately save for, finance, and repay postsecondary and post-baccalaureate expenses (see H.R. 3618), H12308 [21NO]

———establish a psychology post-doctoral fellowship program specializing in underserved treatment areas (see S. 65), S36 [7JA]

———establish a student loan forgiveness program for nurses (see H.R. 501), H244 [29JA]

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see S. 504), S3086 [4MR] (see H.R. 1078), H1515 [4MR]

———establish and strengthen post-secondary programs and courses in traditional American history, free institutions, and Western civilization (see S. 1515), S10617 [31JY] (see H.R. 2336), H4977 [4JN]

———expand loan forgiveness and loan cancellation programs for teachers and nurses (see H.R. 934), H1395 [26FE]

———expand loan forgiveness for child care providers including preschool teachers (see S. 405), S2457 [13FE]

———expand opportunities for postsecondary education (see H.R. 3039), H8081 [9SE]

———expand the eligibility for teacher loan forgiveness to provide additional incentives for teachers in economically depressed rural areas, territories, and Indian reservations (see H.R. 789), H700 [13FE]

———expand the teacher loan forgiveness programs under the guaranteed and direct student loan programs (see H.R. 2678), H6463 [9JY]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (see S. 140), S203 [10JA] (see H.R. 2291), H4786 [2JN]

———extend student loan forgiveness to school adminstrators in low income areas (see H.R. 2892), H7617 [24JY]

———extend student loan forgiveness to school or public librarians in low income areas (see H.R. 2674), H6463 [9JY]

———improve access through experiential education (see H.R. 3408), H10235 [30OC]

———increase amount of loan forgiveness for teachers (see H.R. 1751), H3303 [10AP]

———increase amount of student loan forgiveness and cancellation available to qualified teachers (see S. 110), S132 [9JA]

———increase amount of student loan forgiveness and cancellation available to qualified teachers (S. 110) (see H.R. 647), H322 [5FE]

———increase maximum amount of Pell Grant (see S. Res. 19), S288 [14JA]

———increase maximum Pell Grant amount (see H. Res. 144), H1902 [13MR]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (see S. 291), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 438), H241 [29JA]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), consideration (see H. Res. 309), H6347 [8JY]

———limit the applicability of annual updates to the allowance for State and other taxes in the tables used in the Federal Needs Analysis Methodology relative to financial aid eligibility (see S. 1265), S7876 [13JN] (see H.R. 2485), H5408 [16JN]

———make certain clinical psychology graduate programs eligible to participate in various health professions loan programs (see S. 74), S36 [7JA]

———make social work students and schools eligible for certain programs and grants, and establish a social work training program (see S. 77), S36 [7JA]

———modify computation of eligibility for Pell Grant Program relative to certain recently unemployed individuals (see S. 1348), S8725 [26JN]

———national policy to improve system (see S. 4), S2522 [14FE]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (see S. Res. 153), S6979 [22MY] (see H. Res. 137), H1746 [11MR]

———permit Federal laboratories to aid surrounding communities in improving their efforts in science education (see H.R. 641), H322 [5FE]

———provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys (see S. 1091), S6852 [21MY] (see H.R. 2198), H4528 [21MY]

———provide greater academic freedom for institutions of higher education (see H.R. 838), H703 [13FE]

———provide loan forgiveness for family law attorneys who represent low-income families or individuals (see S. 407), S2457 [13FE]

———provide loan forgiveness for social workers who work for child protective agencies (see S. 409), S2457 [13FE] (see H.R. 734), H461 [12FE]

———provide student loan borrowers with a choice of lender for loan consolidation (see H.R. 942), H1395 [26FE]

———provide student loan borrowers with a choice of lender for loan consolidation and provide notice regarding loan consolidation (see S. 835), S5059 [9AP]

———provide student loan forgiveness to teachers who work in tribal colleges or universities (see S. 378), S2341 [12FE] (see H.R. 365), H170 [27JA]

———reaffirm support for Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 40), S1813 [30JA]

———recognize outstanding contributions of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Christian colleges and universities (see H. Res. 300), H6263 [26JN]

———recognize valuable contributions of higher education faculty in the education of our Nation's students (see H. Con. Res. 312), H9981 [28OC]

———support business incubation in academic settings (see H.R. 2314), H4876 [3JN]

Employment: require agreements with private for-profit organizations for the provision of work-study employment (see H.R. 2390), H5045 [5JN]

Families and domestic relations: require institutions of higher education to notify parents concerning missing person reports about their children (see H.R. 1843), H3451 [29AP]

Federal aid programs: simplify Federal student financial aid process (see H.R. 2956), H7783 [25JY]

Federal employees: increase annual and aggregate limits on student loan repayment by Federal agencies (see S. 926), S5433 [28AP] (see H.R. 3080), H8216 [11SE]

Fire prevention: disclosure of fire safety standards and measures with respect to campus buildings (see S. 1385), S9119 [9JY] (see H.R. 2683), H6464 [9JY]

———provide for fire sprinkler systems in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (see S. 620), S3730 [13MR] (see H.R. 1613), H2820 [3AP]

Francis, Norman C.: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 57), S8726 [26JN]

Francis Marion University: tribute to men's golf team (see S. Res. 163), S7619 [10JN]

FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (see S. 1170), S7234 [3JN] (see H.R. 361), H170 [27JA]

Gagliardi, John: tribute (see S. Res. 270), S15287 [20NO] (see H. Res. 438), H11146 [10NO]

Gambling: prohibit gambling on high school and college sports (see H.R. 1451), H2401 [26MR]

GAO: conduct an investigation of the high price of college textbooks (see H.R. 3567), H11701 [20NO]

Grand Valley State University: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 13), H60 [7JA]

Hastings College: tribute to women's basketball team (see H. Res. 216), H3636 [1MY]

Health: expand applicability of laws preventing governmental discrimination against health care entities who refuse to perform or provide training in performing abortions (see S. 1397), S9328 [14JY] (see H.R. 3664), H12918 [8DE]

———provide grants to States to establish partnerships among colleges and universities and surrounding communities to reduce underage and binge drinking and illicit drug use by students (see S. 406), S2457 [13FE]

Health care professionals: establish demonstration programs to encourage physicians to practice in rural settings (see S. 1868), S14964 [17NO] (see H.R. 3512), H11391 (see H.R. 3512), H11514 [18NO]

Higher Education Act: amend (see H.R. 3180), H8949 [25SE]

———amend relative to the Federal Pell Grant maximum amount (see S. 184), S1069 [16JA]

———amend to address rising cost of postsecondary education (see H.R. 3311), H9613 [16OC]

———amend to enhance literacy in finance and economics (see S. 1800), S13660 [30OC] (see S. 1968), S15975 [25NO]

———amend to provide for variable interest rates on student loans (see S. 1742), S12737 [16OC]

———eligibility standards for institutions offering accredited distance education programs (see H.R. 2913), H7782 [25JY]

———eliminate certain eligibility requirements for grants to Hispanic-serving institutions (see S. 1287), S8125 [18JN]

———eliminate wait out period between grant applications made by eligible Hispanic-serving institutions (see S. 1081), S6624 [19MY] (see H.R. 2543), H5662 [19JN]

———enhance international education programs (see H.R. 3077), H8216 [11SE]

———ensure graduate opportunities in postsecondary education (see H.R. 3076), H8216 [11SE]

———expand and extend the eligibility of Hispanic-serving institutions for assistance (see H.R. 2108), H4130 [14MY]

———expand eligibility requirement of predominantly Black colleges and universities (see H.R. 3151), H8490 [23SE]

———extend loan forgiveness for certain loans to certified or licensed teachers and provide grants that promote teacher certification and licensing (see S. 227), S1668 [28JA]

———improve opportunity for Federal student loan borrowers to consolidate their loans at reasonable interest rates (see H.R. 2504), H5551 [18JN]

———incorporate results from the Fed Up Initiative which identifies outdated or burdensome regulations (see H.R. 12), H51 [7JA]

———permit refinancing of student consolidation loans and increase Pell Grant maximum awards (see H.R. 2505), H5551 [18JN]

———permit refinancing of student consolidation loans and permit student freedom to select a loan consolidator (see H.R. 2711), H6603 [10JY]

———prevent sex offenders subject to involuntary civil commitments from receiving Federal student financial aid (see H.R. 3385), H10129 [29OC]

———provide deferments and interest payments for borrowers of student loans who are called to active military duty (see H.R. 1168), H1689 [10MR]

———provide funds for campus mental and behavioral health service centers (see H.R. 3593), H12307 [21NO]

———provide grants for homeland security scholarships (see S. 479), S2920 [27FE]

———reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (see H.R. 2211), H4734 [22MY]

———reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (H.R. 2211), consideration (see H. Res. 310), H6347 [8JY]

———student assistance eligibility standards for institutions offering accredited distance education programs (see S. 1203), S7476 [5JN]

———technical amendments (see S. 901), S5342 [11AP]

———withhold Federal financial assistance from students who have engaged in hazing (see H.R. 1207), H1745 [11MR]

Hispanic Americans: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see S. 1190), S7476 [5JN] (see H.R. 2238), H4735 [22MY]

Historic buildings and sites: preservation and restoration of historic buildings at historically women's public colleges or universities (see S. 1808), S13711 [31OC]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions (see S. 41), S36 [7JA]

Immigration: limit issuance of student and diversity immigrant visas to Saudi Arabian nationals and aliens from countries supporting terrorism or not cooperating fully with U.S. antiterrorism efforts (see H.R. 488), H243 [29JA]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see S. 1545), S10618 [31JY] (see H.R. 1684), H3051 [9AP]

———provide permanent resident status for certain long-term resident workers and college-bound students and modify the worldwide level of family-sponsored immigrants in order to promote family unification (see H.R. 1830), H3408 [12AP] (see H.R. 3271), H9375 [8OC]

———repeal authorities relative to H-1B visas for temporary skilled workers (see H.R. 2688), H6464 [9JY]

Independent 529 Plan: tribute for assisting families in paying for tuition (see H. Res. 378), H8905 [24SE]

Languages: strengthen national security through expansion and improvement of foreign language study (see H.R. 3676), H12919 [8DE]

Law enforcement officers: extend the same Federal benefits to officers serving private institutions of higher education and rail carriers that apply to officers serving units of State and local government (see H.R. 3523), H11650 [19NO]

Lawyers and attorneys: provide financial assistance to law school graduates who choose to accept employment in a public interest position (see H.R. 2562), H5713 [23JN]

Lehman, Jeffrey S.: tribute (see H. Res. 426), H10237 [30OC]

Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance: designate (see S. Con. Res. 51), S7541 [9JN] (see S. Con. Res. 54), S7718 [11JN]

———support (see H. Con. Res. 220), H5366 [12JN]

Medicare: clarify congressional intent regarding counting of residents in a nonprovider setting for purposes of making payments for medical education (see S. 1897), S15286 [20NO]

Messiah College: tribute to men's soccer team (see H. Res. 85), H705 [13FE]

Minorities: authorize grants for institutions of higher education serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (see H.R. 333), H138 [8JA]

National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 86), H1745 [11MR]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 30), S1736 [29JA] (see H. Res. 82), H705 [13FE]

National objectives: improve quality, affordability, diversity, and accessibility to qualified students (see S. 1793), S13377 [28OC]

National Parks Institute: establish (see H.R. 1289), H1901 [13MR]

National security: assist Federal agencies in addressing deficiencies in specialized personnel through student loan repayment, graduate student fellowships, and establishing a National Security Service Corps (see S. 589), S3504 [11MR]

Native Americans: establish a program to provide assistance to institutions of higher education serving members of Indian tribes (see H.R. 2484), H5408 [16JN]

———provide grants to tribal colleges and universities to increase number of post-secondary degrees earned in early childhood education and related fields (see S. 1469), S10045 [28JY]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see S. 196), S1144 [17JA] (see H.R. 2183), H4527 [21MY] (see H.R. 2272), H4737 [22MY] (see H.R. 2801), H7225 [21JY]

Ohio State University: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 14), S38 [7JA] (see H. Res. 10), H60 [7JA]

Prayers: allow military service academies to include the offering of voluntary, nondenominational prayer as an element of their activities (see H.R. 2999), H7948 [4SE]

Research: promote among universities, the public sector, and private enterprise (see H.R. 2391), H5088 [9JN]

Rhodes Scholarships: celebrate anniversary and establishment of the Mandela Rhodes Foundation (see S. Res. 187), S8726 [26JN]

Rice University: tribute to baseball team (see H. Res. 379), H8950 [25SE]

Social Security: restore children's insurance benefits for children of a certain age who attend postsecondary schools (see H.R. 3091), H8283 [16SE]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: provide certain relief for members of the reserve components who are attending postsecondary educational institutions when called or ordered to active duty (see H.R. 2721), H6706 [14JY]

Southwest Bridge Research Center: establish (see S. 411), S2457 [13FE]

Sports: congratulate Ohio State University and the University of Michigan on 100th football game and recognize rivalry as greatest sports rivalry in history (see H. Res. 460), H11702 [20NO]

———prohibit gambling on high school and college sports and the Olympics and establish NIST grant program to fund detection and prevention of the use of performance-enhancing drugs (see S. 1002), S5771 [6MY]

———prohibit institutions of higher education from unfairly imposing sanctions on student athletes (see H.R. 1363), H2131 [19MR]

St. John's University: tribute to men's basketball team (see H. Res. 196), H3304 [10AP]

Student loans: eliminate termination date on authority for schools with low default rates to make single disbursements of student loans (see H.R. 227), H59 [7JA]

Students in Free Enterprise (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 107), H1396 [26FE]

Syracuse University: tribute to men's basketball team (see S. Res. 115), S5059 [9AP] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H2938 [8AP]

Taxation: allow a lump sum contribution to Coverdell education savings accounts whenever the contribution limit is increased (see H.R. 3230), H9213 [2OC]

———allow legally separated individuals to exclude U.S. savings bond income from gross income if used to pay higher education expenses (see H.R. 651), H327 [7FE]

———clarify that church employees are eligible for the exclusion for qualified tuition reduction programs of charitable educational organizations (see H.R. 872), H1331 [25FE]

———exclude from gross income loan payments received under the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see S. 529), S3162 [5MR] (see H.R. 1522), H2514 [31MR]

———expand incentives for education (see H.R. 3412), H10236 [30OC]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses and exempt certain Federal education grants when taking expenses into account (see H.R. 442), H242 [29JA]

———increase and enhance the Hope Scholarship Credit and repeal the Lifetime Learning Credit (see H.R. 3251), H9281 [7OC]

———make higher education more affordable (see S. 174), S848 [15JA] (see S. 348), S2187 [11FE]

———make Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits refundable and allow taxpayers to obtain short-term student loans by using the future refund of such credits as collateral for the loans (see H.R. 2150), H4254 [19MY]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see S. 1246), S7831 [12JN] (see H.R. 1523), H2514 [31MR]

———provide for disclosure of return information for student financial assistance purposes (see H.R. 3613), H12308 [21NO]

———repeal limits on the deduction for interest on education loans and make deduction permanent (see H.R. 3465), H10977 [6NO]

———repeal limits on the deduction of interest on education loans (see H.R. 1296), H1902 [13MR] (see H.R. 3384), H9981 [28OC]

———treatment of amounts paid on behalf of Federal employees under Federal student loan repayment programs (see S. 512), S3086 [4MR] (see H.R. 1056), H1514 [4MR]

———treatment of certain postsecondary educational benefits provided by an employer to children of employees (see S. 1096), S6853 [21MY]

———treatment of employer contributions to college tuition plans and education savings accounts (see H.R. 3318), H9613 [16OC]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 129), H56 [7JA] (see H.R. 826), H702 [13FE] (see H.R. 1304), H1952 [18MR]

Technology: make consumers, educational institutions, and libraries aware of digital rights management technologies included in the digital media products they purchase (see S. 1621), S11568 [16SE]

Territories: increase number of persons appointed to the military service academies from Guam and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 2004), H3760 [7MY]

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit: support decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies (see S. Res. 23), S1069 [16JA]

Unemployment: establish an emergency program to provide immediate education assistance for unemployed workers (see H.R. 3276), H9375 [8OC]

University of Central Florida: tribute to varsity cheerleading team (see H. Con. Res. 214), H5174 [10JN]

University of Connecticut: tribute to women's basketball team (see S. Res. 113), S5059 [9AP] (see H. Res. 187), H3052 [9AP]

University of Illinois: tribute to men's tennis team (see H. Res. 391), H9214 [2OC]

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: tribute to men's tennis team (see H. Res. 314), H6464 [9JY]

University of Minnesota Duluth: tribute to women's hockey team (see S. Res. 104), S4824 [3AP] (see H. Res. 171), H2703 [2AP]

University of New Mexico: authorize Native American language demonstration program in consortium with the Linguistic Institute for Native Americans (see S. 1377), S9049 [8JY]

University of Portland: tribute to women's soccer team (see S. Res. 59), S2457 [13FE] (see H. Res. 41), H244 [29JA]

University of Virginia: tribute to men's lacrosse team (see S. Res. 158), S7235 [3JN]

Veterans: improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans (see S. 1132), S6978 [22MY]

Veterans' Advisory Committee on Education: extend (see H.R. 2294), H4787 [2JN]

Washoe County, NV: convey certain land to the University and Community College System of Nevada (see S. 1826), S14032 [5NO]

Western Kentucky University: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 16), S133 [9JA] (see H. Res. 17), H60 [7JA]

Wooden, John: tribute (see H. Res. 411), H9812 [21OC]

Briefs

University of Michigan affirmative action policies: Harvard Black Law Students Association, Stanford Black Law Students Association, and Yale Black Law Students Association, E718-E722 [10AP]

Citations

Georgetown University Excellence in Teaching Faculty Award, S8122 [18JN]

Descriptions

Tennessee Governor's Schools, S3041 [4MR]

Factsheets

Education Funding, H6509-H6511 [10JY]

House Republican Record on Education Funding, H6503-H6505 [10JY]

House Republican Record on Pell Grants, H6513 [10JY]

Letters

Campus Classmate Offenders in Rehabilitation and Treatment (CORT) Act: Karen Freeman-Wilson, National Association of Drug Court Professionals, S2474 [13FE]

Chesapeake Bay legislation: Robert M. Ferris, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, S5068 [9AP]

———Robert S. Bloxom, Chesapeake Bay Commission, S5068 [9AP]

College Fire Prevention Act: Daniel Jones, Chapel Hill, NC, Fire Dept., S3738 [13MR]

———John C. Biechman, National Fire Prevention Association, S3737 [13MR]

College Literacy in Finance and Economics (College LIFE) Act: Alan T. Rains, Jr., Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (organization), S13664 [30OC]

———Dara Duguay, Jump$tart Coalition, S13664 [30OC]

———Robert F. Duvall, National Council on Economic Education, S13664 [30OC]

Education funding: Dan Fuller and Edward R. Kealy, Committee for Education Funding, S4250 [21MR]

Gambling on college sports in Nevada: several University of Nevada, Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law students, S5941 [8MY]

Librarian Education and Development Act: Emily Sheketoff, American Library Association, E1431 [9JY]

Pell Grant maximum amount: Charles L. Currie, Association of Jesuit Colleges & Universities, S4251 [21MR]

———David Ward and David Warren, Student Aid Alliance, S4250 [21MR]

Resident Instruction and Distance Education Grants Program funding: several Members of Congress, H6651 [14JY]

Southwest Bridge Research Center Establishment Act: Gorman Gilbert, Thomas L. Landers, and Kenneth R. White, New Mexico State University, S2491 [13FE]

———Rhonda G. Faught, New Mexico State Highway and Transportation Dept., S2491 [13FE]

Supreme Court pending hearing on University of Michigan affirmative action policies: Senator Clinton, S1138 [17JA]

Tribal colleges and universities funding: Loretta De Long, S11607 [17SE]

Lists

Grand Valley State University football team and coaches, S1140 [17JA]

Mount Union College football team, coaches, and staff, S124 [9JA]

New Jersey 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E256 [13FE]

Ohio State University football team, S99 [9JA]

Organizations endorsing increasing maximum Pell Grant amount, S4250 [21MR]

State Governor's schools, S3041 [4MR]

Texas 3d Congressional District military academy nominees, H3457 [30AP]

U.S. Military Academy Class of 1980, H3346 [11AP]

Petitions

Opposition to Bush Administration approach to gain public consent for a preventive military strike against Iraq: intercollegiate debate community, E1443 [11JY]

Press releases

Depts. of HUD and Commerce Grants to the Virgin Islands: Delegate Christensen, H9165 [2OC]

Proclamations

San Diego State University Institute on World Affairs Anniversary: Representative Susan Davis, E82 [28JA]

Tribute to Basel Alloush: Representative Ney, E1346 [25JN]

Tribute to Nicole Jones: Representative Danny K. Davis, E1614 [25JY]

Tribute to Ohio College Republican Federation: Representative Ney, E1734 [9SE]

Proposals

John Wooden recipient of Presidential Medal of Freedom, E1579 [24JY]

Remarks in House

Adams, Burney L.: Florida A&M University National Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, E826 [1MY]

African Americans: historically Black colleges and universities funding, H6639 [14JY], E1524 [18JY]

———recognize contributions of historically Black colleges and universities, H8370 [17SE]

———recognize contributions of historically Black colleges and universities (H. Res. 86), H675 [13FE]

Albany State University: anniversary, E622 [31MR]

Armed Forces: allow certain active-duty personnel to elect to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (H.R. 879), E280 [25FE]

———extend and protect student financial aid for postsecondary education, H4586 [22MY]

———extend and protect student financial aid for postsecondary education (H. Res. 158), E560 [25MR]

———extend time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (H.R. 1924), E1175 [9JN]

———increase amount of basic educational assistance for veterans under Montgomery GI Bill and eliminate reduction of basic pay for participation in the program (H.R. 1212), E435 [12MR]

———require States to charge in-State tuition rates to members and their dependents who are domiciled or stationed on active duty in that State (H.R. 1991), E874 [6MY]

Ashland University: anniversary, E1957 [2OC]

Auburn University: tribute to men's swim team, E681 [3AP]

Ave Maria University: tribute, E1002 [21MY]

Belser, Andrew: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Pennsylvania Professor of the Year award recipient, E2360 [20NO]

Berean Institute: anniversary, E134 [5FE]

Bloomsburg University: anniversary of Upward Bound Program, E1542 [21JY]

Bowie State University: tribute to men's basketball team, E425 [11MR]

Branson, Charles R.: Shepherd College President's Award recipient, E1071 [23MY]

Bronx Community College: tribute to Hall of Fame 10K Run, E838 [1MY]

Butler University: tribute to men's basketball team, H2135 [20MR], H2382 [26MR]

California State University: dedication of Steve and Nini Horn Center, E936 [13MY]

Case Western Reserve University: tribute to Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing alumni, E1230 [11JN]

Central Missouri State University: tribute to baseball team, E1324 [23JN]

Civil rights: provide equal access to opportunity in education, business, and employment and support affirmative action programs in securing such equal access, H1493 [4MR], E362 [4MR]

Clemson University: tribute to men's golf team (H. Res. 266), H8101-H8103 [10SE]

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law: tribute to alumni association, E1413 [8JY]

College Savings Month: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 270), H9398-H9400 [15OC]

Colmery, Harry W.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously (H. Con. Res. 257), E2395 [22NO]

Colorado Mountain College: tribute, E1399 [27JN]

Columbus, OH: dedication of plaque honoring Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs Academy faculty and alumni, E1726 [5SE]

Cooperative Association of States for Scholarships: funding, H7377 [23JY]

Culver-Stockton College: anniversary, E85 [28JA]

De Genova, Nicholas: condemn remarks relative to use of Armed Forces against Iraq, E650 [2AP]

Dept. of Defense: diabetes research, treatment, and prevention funding, H6282 [8JY]

———tribute to U.S. war college system, H2839 [7AP]

Dept. of Education: collect all grant repayments and redirect funds to low-income and historically low-achieving school districts, H6371 [9JY]

———provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency, H4587 [22MY]

———provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (H.R. 1412), H2522-H2527 [1AP], E561 [25MR], E663 [3AP]

———provide student loan forgiveness to graduates who enter into certain public service (H.R. 1306), E487 [18MR]

Dept. of HHS: award grants to associate degree schools of nursing and professional nursing organizations to improve nursing education (H.R. 2053), E917 [9MY]

District of Columbia: tribute to demonstration in support of affirmative action policies at colleges and universities, H2929-H2936 [8AP]

Drury University: tribute to Students In Free Enterprise World Cup Team, E2306 [17NO]

Education: acceptance of conservative faculty on campuses, H8936 [25SE], H9742 [21OC]

———allow school districts to form partnerships with universities and businesses for teachers to gain clinical experience in science, mathematics, and technology, H6369 [9JY]

———establish and strengthen post-secondary programs and courses in traditional American history, free institutions, and Western civilization (H.R. 2336), E1127 [4JN]

———establish partnerships between educational entities and inner city and rural secondary schools to encourage teaching as a career, H6380, H6381 [9JY]

———expand loan forgiveness and loan cancellation programs for teachers and nurses (H.R. 934), E870 [6MY]

———expand opportunities for postsecondary education (H.R. 3039), E1746 [9SE]

———expand the eligibility for teacher loan forgiveness to provide additional incentives for teachers in economically depressed rural areas, territories, and Indian reservations (H.R. 789), E247 [13FE]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers, H6357-H6363 [9JY]

———extend student loan forgiveness to school or public librarians in low income areas, H6357-H6362 [9JY]

———extend student loan forgiveness to school or public librarians in low income areas (H.R. 2674), E1431 [9JY]

———funding, H1752, H1800 [12MR], H6500-H6519, H6525-H6534 [10JY], H12824, H12827 [8DE], E329 [27FE]

———importance of teaching U.S. history in elementary and secondary schools, E881 [7MY]

———increase maximum Pell Grant amount, H11622-H11628 [19NO]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), H5554 [19JN], H6274 [8JY], H6351, H6353, H6383-H6393 [9JY], E110 [29JA], E1458 [11JY]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), consideration (H. Res. 309), H6356-H6363 [9JY]

———investment in education individual retirement accounts, H1620 [5MR]

———limit the applicability of annual updates to the allowance for State and other taxes in the tables used in the Federal Needs Analysis Methodology relative to financial aid eligibility (H.R. 2485), E1269 [16JN]

———national policy to improve system, H1801 [12MR], H10334 [4NO]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (H. Res. 137), H2454 [27MR], E422 [11MR], E694 [7AP]

———permit Federal laboratories to aid surrounding communities in improving their efforts in science education (H.R. 641), E159 [6FE]

———provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys (H.R. 2198), E1040 [21MY]

———provide greater academic freedom for institutions of higher education (H.R. 838), E245 [13FE]

———recognize outstanding contributions of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Christian colleges and universities (H. Res. 300), H10297-H10300 [4NO]

———status of Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs, H178 [28JA], H350-H354 [11FE], H1490 [4MR], H2454-H2456 [27MR], E324 [27FE], E609, E610 [27MR]

———student financial aid programs, H2693 [2AP]

———tribute to American Association of People With Disabilities and Microsoft Corp., joint internship program, E1712 [5SE]

Federal aid programs: simplify Federal student financial aid process (H.R. 2956), E1651 [25JY]

Federal employees: increase annual and aggregate limits on student loan repayment by Federal agencies (S. 926), H9835, H9836 [28OC], E2143 [28OC], E2162 [30OC]

Ferris Foundation for Greater Education, Inc.: tribute, E100 [29JA]

Francis Marion University: tribute to men's golf team, E1314 [20JN]

FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (H.R. 361), H3620 [1MY], H4895-H4899 [4JN]

Gagliardi, John: tribute (H. Res. 438), H11187, H11188 [17NO]

Gambling: prohibit gambling on high school and college sports (H.R. 1451), H2507 [31MR]

Georgetown University: anniversary of School of Nursing & Health Studies, E1959 [2OC]

Georgia: tribute to Medical College of Georgia and Fort Gordon, GA, for disaster emergency response training, H9134 [2OC]

Glendale Community College: anniversary, E1909 [29SE]

Grand Valley State University: tribute to first graduating class, E1828 [17SE]

———tribute to football team (H. Res. 13), H104, H105 [8JA]

Hall, James: Colorado State University-Pueblo Outstanding Alumnus Award recipient, E1968 [2OC]

Hardin-Simmons University: tribute to women's basketball team, H3308, H3343 [11AP]

Head Start Program: provide scholarships for teachers pursuing post-secondary degrees, H7527 [24JY]

Health: tribute to CRUSADE cardiovascular care study program, E2052 [15OC]

Higher Education Act: amend (H.R. 3180), E1906 [25SE]

———amend to address rising cost of postsecondary education (H.R. 3311), E2057 [16OC]

———enhance international education programs (H.R. 3077), H9752-H9759 [21OC]

———ensure graduate opportunities in postsecondary education (H.R. 3076), H9748-H9752 [21OC]

———incorporate results from the Fed Up Initiative which identifies outdated or burdensome regulations (H.R. 12), E15 [8JA]

———prevent sex offenders subject to involuntary civil commitments from receiving Federal student financial aid (H.R. 3385), H9986 [29OC]

———provide deferments and interest payments for borrowers of student loans who are called to active military duty (H.R. 1168), H1783 [12MR], H1930 [18MR], H2524 [1AP]

———reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (H.R. 2211), H6274 [8JY], H6353, H6364-H6383 [9JY], E1072, E1073 [23MY], E1458 [11JY]

———reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (H.R. 2211), consideration (H. Res. 310), H6353-H6356 [9JY]

———reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (H.R. 2211), corrections in engrossment, H6383 [9JY]

Hispanic Americans: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (H.R. 2238), H5099 [10JN]

Hispanic Organization of Students in Technology: tribute, E918 [9MY]

Hopper, Calvin: Colorado State University-Pueblo Outstanding Achievement Award recipient, E1967 [2OC]

Idaho State University: tribute to English and Professional Development Program partnership with Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, E95 [29JA]

Immigration: limit issuance of student and diversity immigrant visas to Saudi Arabian nationals and aliens from countries supporting terrorism or not cooperating fully with U.S. antiterrorism efforts (H.R. 488), H7433 [23JY], E94 [29JA]

———provide permanent resident status for certain long-term resident workers and college-bound students and modify the worldwide level of family-sponsored immigrants in order to promote family unification (H.R. 1830), H4243 [19MY]

———repeal authorities relative to H-1B visas for temporary skilled workers (H.R. 2688), H6701 [14JY]

———Student and Exchange Visitor Information System funding to improve training programs, H2777, H2778 [3AP]

Independent 529 Plan: tribute for assisting families in paying for tuition (H. Res. 378), H9826-H9830 [28OC]

Indian River Community College: tribute to Bridge to Teaching Program, E2184 [31OC]

Indiana University: tribute to men's basketball team, H2135 [20MR]

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis: tribute to men's basketball team, H2135 [20MR]

Investments: education savings options, H6683 [14JY]

Iowa Wesleyan College: tribute to Responsible Social Involvement Program, E281 [25FE]

John Carroll University: tribute to honorary degree recipients, E1382 [27JN]

Kent State University: anniversary of Washington Program in National Issues, E812 [30AP]

Kolakowski, Leszek: John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress John W. Kluge Prize for Lifetime Achievement in the Human Sciences recipient, E2273 [7NO]

LaGuardia Community College: tribute, E2489 [8DE]

Languages: strengthen national security through expansion and improvement of foreign language study (H.R. 3676), E2493 [8DE]

Law enforcement officers: increase scholarship assistance under the Police Corps program, H7272 [22JY]

Lee, Eric: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1485 [15JY]

Lewis University: tribute to men's volleyball team, H4174 [15MY]

Lincoln University of Missouri: anniversary, E343 [3MR]

Marquette University: tribute to College of Nursing efforts to train African health care workers in HIV/AIDS prevention, E1628 [25JY]

———tribute to men's basketball team, H2590 [2AP]

Martin, Terry: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Washington State Professor of the Year award recipient, E2298 [14NO]

McKendree College: anniversary, E72 [27JA]

Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance: support (H. Con. Res. 220), H5371-H5378 [16JN], E1278, E1281 [17JN], E1323 [23JN]

Michigan: tribute to LeGrand Smith Scholarship finalists, E937 [13MY]

Minorities: authorize grants for institutions of higher education serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (H.R. 333), E52 [8JA]

———award grants to highly qualified teacher-training programs at minority-serving institutions of higher education, H6369, H6370, H6373 [9JY]

Mize, Krystal: University of Southern Colorado Threlkeld Prize for Excellence recipient, E1198 [11JN]

Morton, Bill: Association of Community College Trustees Faculty Member Award recipient, E1640 [25JY]

National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education: tribute, E100 [29JA]

National Day of Prayer: observance, H3619 [1MY]

National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 86), H2942 [9AP]

National Girls and Women in Sports Day: observance, H278 [5FE]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: observance, E1821, E1824 [17SE]

New Jersey: tribute to 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E256 [13FE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Peter Agre for chemistry, E2006 [8OC]

North Georgia College & State University: tribute to Graduate Program in Physical Therapy community outreach program for providing equipment and services to senior citizens in rural areas, E1089 [2JN]

Nurnberger, Ralph: Georgetown University Excellence in Teaching Faculty Award recipient, E1169 [5JN], E1352 [25JN]

Nurse Reinvestment Act: funding, H6522 [10JY]

Ohio State University: tribute to football team (H. Res. 10), H101-H104 [8JA], E68 [27JA]

Ohio Wesleyan University: tribute to women's soccer team, E209 [13FE]

Pace University: opening of Mary Baker Eddy exhibit, E87 [28JA]

Paine College: tribute, H1442 [27FE]

Pennsylvania State University: anniversary of Mont Alto campus, E532 [20MR]

Perino, Dana: Colorado State University-Pueblo Outstanding Alumna Award recipient, E1970 [2OC]

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America, Inc.: tribute, E1289 [18JN]

Pueblo Community College: anniversary, E1342 [24JN]

Purdue University: tribute to men's basketball team, H2135 [20MR]

Rice University: tribute to baseball team (H. Res. 379), H11188-H11190 [17NO]

Rolle, William: Florida A&M University Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E1679 [4SE]

Ryan, Elaine: Association of Community College Trustees Chief Executive Officer Award recipient, E1640 [25JY]

Saginaw Valley State University: anniversary, E2284 [7NO], E2355 [20NO]

San Diego State University: anniversary of Institute on World Affairs, E82 [28JA]

Savannah State University: tribute, H675 [13FE]

Smith, Paul: Colorado State University-Pueblo Outstanding Service to the University Award recipient, E1974 [2OC]

South Carolina: tribute to historically Black colleges and universities of the Second District, E1828 [17SE]

Southern University: tribute to College Republicans, E2161 [30OC]

Sports: prohibit institutions of higher education from unfairly imposing sanctions on student athletes (H.R. 1363), E529 [20MR]

Spradley, Lola: Colorado State University-Pueblo Outstanding Service to the Community Award recipient, E1972 [2OC]

St. John's University: tribute to men's basketball team, H3056 [10AP]

St. Louis Gateway Classic Sports Foundation: tribute, E2424 [23NO]

Stanford University: tribute to Youth Conference on Asian and Pacific Islanders' Health, E2184 [31OC]

State University of New York College at Oneonta: tribute to women's soccer team, E2501 [8DE]

Students in Free Enterprise (organization): tribute, E200 [12FE]

———tribute (H. Res. 107), H3415-H3417 [29AP]

Supreme Court: decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, H5719, H5799 [24JN], E1331 [24JN], E1370 [26JN], E1386 [27JN]

———hearing on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, H2581 [1AP], H2917, H2929-H2936 [8AP]

———pending hearing on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, H1493 [4MR], H1657 [6MR], H2404, H2459, H2462 [27MR], H2509 [31MR]

Syracuse University: tribute to men's basketball team, E796 [29AP]

———tribute to men's basketball team (H. Con. Res. 142), H3015-H3018 [9AP], E702 [8AP]

Taxation: expand the Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses and exempt certain Federal education grants when taking expenses into account (H.R. 442), E109 [29JA]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (H.R. 1523), E624 [31MR]

———provide for disclosure of return information for student financial assistance purposes (H.R. 3613), E2417 [22NO]

———tax-free treatment of distributions from state-sponsored prepaid tuition or college savings plans for students attending the military academies, H1968 [19MR]

———treatment of employer contributions to college tuition plans and education savings accounts (H.R. 3318), E2067 [16OC]

———treatment of higher education expenses (H.R. 826), E269 [13FE]

———treatment of higher education expenses (H.R. 1304), E485 [18MR]

Territories: increase the number of military academy appointments from American Samoa, Guam, and the Virgin Islands, H4419 [21MY], H4604 [22MY]

———Resident Instruction and Distance Education Grants Program funding, H6624, H6650, H6651 [14JY]

Texas: tribute to military academy nominees and those involved in the nomination process from the 3d Congressional District, H3457 [30AP]

Texas A&M University: affirmative action policies for admissions, H12884 [8DE]

Thornton Sisters Foundation, Inc.: anniversary, E1188 [10JN]

Turner, Bert S.: Louisiana State University Alumni Association Hall of Distinction Alumnus of the Year Award recipient, E2380 [21NO]

U.S. Military Academy: bicentennial, H3346 [11AP]

Unemployment: establish an emergency program to provide immediate education assistance for unemployed workers (H.R. 3276), E2016 [8OC]

United Kingdom: boycott of Israeli scholars and research by certain academics, H7025 [17JY]

University of Arkansas: anniversary of Zeta Tau Alpha (fraternal organization) Epsilon chapter, E1840 [17SE]

University of California, Santa Cruz: anniversary of Joseph M. Long Marine Laboratory, E2119 [21OC]

———inauguration of residential colleges, E2000 [8OC]

University of Central Florida: tribute to varsity cheerleading team (H. Con. Res. 214), H5094 [10JN]

University of Colorado: tribute to Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes, E2077 [17OC]

University of Connecticut: tribute to women's basketball team, H2943, H2944 [9AP], H3058 [10AP], E127 [4FE], E723 [10AP], E738 [11AP]

———tribute to women's basketball team (H. Res. 187), H3335-H3339 [11AP]

University of Florida: anniversary, H330 [11FE]

———tribute to women's tennis team, E2336 [19NO]

University of Illinois: tribute to men's tennis team (H. Res. 391), H11443, H11444 [18NO]

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: tribute to men's tennis team, E883 [7MY]

University of Kansas: tribute to football team, E1923 [30SE]

———tribute to men's basketball team, E651 [2AP]

University of Miami: dedication of Roberto C. Goizueta Pavilion, E63 [27JA]

———tribute to Center for Ecosystem and Science Policy, H2316 [26MR]

University of Michigan: dedication of new Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy facility site, E1829 [17SE]

———tribute to Survival Flight program, E1190 [10JN]

University of Minnesota Duluth: tribute to women's hockey team (H. Res. 171), H5418-H5421 [17JN]

University of North Carolina at Asheville: tribute to men's basketball team, E515 [19MR]

University of North Carolina at Pembroke: Jim Thorpe Day observance, E523 [19MR]

University of North Texas: tribute to Center for Advanced Research and Technology, H3766 [8MY]

———tribute to women's track team, H4263 [20MY]

University of Notre Dame: tribute to men's basketball team, H2135 [20MR]

University of Portland: tribute to women's soccer team (H. Res. 41), H350-H354 [11FE], E105 [29JA]

University of Puerto Rico: anniversary, H1693 [11MR]

University of Southern California: tribute to football team, E193 [12FE], E2521 [8DE]

University of Texas: Center for Biosecurity funding, H5786-H5788 [24JN]

———tribute to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, E1573 [23JY]

University of Wisconsin: School of Human Ecology anniversary, E1978 [7OC]

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse: East Central European Scholarship Program funding, E1591 [25JY]

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: tribute to men's basketball team, E496 [18MR]

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater: anniversary of Andersen Library, E2041 [15OC]

Urbana University: reopening of Bailey and Barclay Halls, E1830 [17SE]

Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar: opening, E2492 [8DE]

Western Kentucky University: tribute to football team (H. Res. 17), H105, H106 [8JA], E24 [8JA]

———tribute to William E. Biven Forensic Society, E904 [9MY]

Wittenberg University: dedication of the Barbara Deer Kuss Science Center, E1780 [11SE]

Wooden, John: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E1580 [24JY]

———tribute (H. Res. 411), H11440-H11443 [18NO]

Yale University: labor dispute with dining hall workers and janitors, H8257 [16SE]

Remarks in Senate

African Americans: increase funding and decrease matching requirement for historically Black colleges and universities, S1417 [23JA]

———recognize contributions of historically Black colleges and universities (S. Res. 221), S11256 [9SE]

AID: Collaborative Research Support Programs funding, S13192 [24OC]

Armed Forces: increase rates of educational assistance for members of the Selected Reserve (S. 812), S4960 [8AP]

———require colleges and universities to preserve educational status and financial aid of military personnel called to active duty, S6927 [22MY]

———require colleges and universities to preserve educational status and financial aid of military personnel called to active duty (S. 447), S2711 [25FE]

———waive interest on student loans of military personnel called to active duty (S. 863), S5189 [10AP]

Ayers, Edward: Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Doctoral and Research College Professor of the Year award recipient, S13802 [3NO]

Beatty, Anthany: Eastern Kentucky University Hall of Distinguished Alumni inductee, S5432 [28AP]

Benedict College: tribute to gospel choir, S4509 [27MR]

Bill and Melinda Gates Scholarship Foundation: Millennium Scholars Program award recipients, S9044 [8JY]

Boardman, Phillip: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Nevada Professor of the Year award recipient, S14024 [5NO]

Boise State University: tribute to football team, S1867 [4FE]

Budget: reduce deficit through elimination of funding for the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, irrigation water subsidies, and production of Trident II missiles (S. 49), S51-S53 [7JA]

Carroll College: tribute to football team, S3501 [11MR]

Chadron State College: tribute to Exploring Free Enterprise Program, S14026 [5NO]

Chesapeake Bay: make grants to eligible institutions to develop, demonstrate, or disseminate information on practices, methods, or techniques relating to environmental education and training in the watershed (S. 828), S5062-S5064 [9AP]

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania: tribute, S2913 [27FE]

Clemson University: tribute to men's golf team (S. Res. 161), S7508 [5JN]

Courts: authorize grants for establishment of quasi-judicial campus drug courts at colleges and universities (S. 399), S2473 [13FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish university-based research, extension, and educational programs to implement biobased energy technologies and products, S14010 [5NO]

Dept. of Education: ensure that students are not hurt by changes to needs analysis tables and require consultation with Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance (S. 1273), S7983 [17JN]

———establish a grant program to enable institutions of higher education to improve schools of education (S. 408), S2480 [13FE]

———Hispanic education programs funding, S10992-S11003 [3SE], S11149 [5SE], S11299, S11324-S11327 [10SE]

———provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (H.R. 1412), S10866 [31JY]

Dept. of HHS: provide grants to establish summer health career introductory programs for middle and high school students (S. 1008), S5861 [7MY]

Dept. of the Interior: assist in construction and occupy portion of University of New Mexico Hibben Center for Archaeological Research (S. 643), S3888 [18MR], S9612 [17JY]

Dugi, Don: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Kentucky Professor of the Year award recipient, S14798, S14800 [12NO]

Duxbury, Robert: South Dakota State University Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Program honoree, S11473 [15SE], S11748 [22SE]

Education: encourage lifelong learning by investing in public schools and improving access to and affordability of higher education and job training (S. 8), S38 [7JA], S134-S136 [9JA]

———encourage partnerships between community colleges and four-year colleges and universities (S. 1677), S12142 [29SE]

———establish a psychology post-doctoral fellowship program specializing in underserved treatment areas (S. 65), S62 [7JA]

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (S. 504), S3038-S3046 [4MR], S8216-S8219 [19JN], S8261-S8263 [20JN], S8714 [26JN]

———establish and strengthen post-secondary programs and courses in traditional American history, free institutions, and Western civilization (S. 1515), S10637 [31JY]

———expand loan forgiveness for child care providers including preschool teachers (S. 405), S2480 [13FE]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (S. 140), S204, S205 [10JA]

———funding, S1658 [28JA], S14298 [10NO]

———increase maximum Pell grant allowable for students in mathematics and science, S11340 [10SE]

———increase maximum Pell Grant amount, S4250, S4251 [21MR]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (S. 291), S1899 [4FE]

———make certain clinical psychology graduate programs eligible to participate in various health professions loan programs (S. 74), S69 [7JA]

———make social work students and schools eligible for certain programs and grants, and establish a social work training program (S. 77), S70 [7JA]

———modify computation of eligibility for Pell Grant Program relative to certain recently unemployed individuals (S. 1348), S8735 [26JN]

———national policy to improve system, S2282 [12FE], S9946 [25JY]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (S. Res. 153), S7055, S7056 [22MY]

———provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys, S14075 [5NO]

———provide loan forgiveness for family law attorneys who represent low-income families or individuals (S. 407), S2480 [13FE]

———provide loan forgiveness for social workers who work for child protective agencies (S. 409), S2480 [13FE]

———provide student loan borrowers with a choice of lender for loan consolidation and provide notice regarding loan consolidation (S. 835), S5069 [9AP]

———provide student loan forgiveness to teachers who work in tribal colleges or universities (S. 378), S2362 [12FE]

———reaffirm support for Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (S. Res. 40), S1839 [30JA]

———require consumer credit reports on student loans, S13880-S13882 [4NO]

———status of Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs, S1692-S1694 [29JA], S2832 [26FE]

———student financial aid programs, S11068, S11069, S11072, S11086, S11090, S11091 [4SE], S11215, S11225 [9SE]

———student financial aid programs funding through delays in NIH funding obligations, S11234, S11239 [9SE], S11274 [10SE]

Federal employees: increase annual and aggregate limits on student loan repayment by Federal agencies (S. 926), S5435 [28AP]

Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities: anniversary, S12835 [17OC]

Financial education: promote, S10609 [31JY]

Fire prevention: provide for fire sprinkler systems in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (S. 620), S3737 [13MR]

Foreign Assistance Act: Palestinian Scholarship Program funding, S9207 [10JY]

Francis, Norman C.: tribute (S. Con. Res. 57), S8765 [26JN]

Francis Marion University: tribute to men's golf team (S. Res. 163), S7862 [12JN]

FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (S. 1170), S7244 [3JN]

Gagliardi, John: tribute (S. Res. 270), S15306 [20NO]

Garza, Maria A.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Idaho Professor of the Year award recipient, S14800 [12NO]

Gavin, Carole A.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education New Jersey Professor of the Year award recipient, S14800 [12NO], S15056 [18NO]

Goodwin, Tom: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Baccalaureate College Professor of the Year award recipient, S15810 [24NO]

Grand Valley State University: tribute to football team, S1140 [17JA]

Hale, Patty: Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Master's University and College Professor of the Year award recipient, S13802 [3NO]

Health: provide grants to States to establish partnerships among colleges and universities and surrounding communities to reduce underage and binge drinking and illicit drug use by students (S. 406), S2480 [13FE]

Health care facilities: children's hospitals graduate medical education funding, S4370 [25MR], S11100, S11105 [4SE], S11331 [10SE]

———teaching hospitals funding, S8686 [26JN]

Higher Education Act: amend relative to the Federal Pell Grant maximum amount (S. 184), S1078 [16JA]

———amend to enhance literacy in finance and economics (S. 1800), S13663, S13667 [30OC], S15401 [21NO]

———amend to enhance literacy in finance and economics (S. 1968), S16011-S16013 [25NO]

———amend to provide for variable interest rates on student loans (S. 1742), S12741 [16OC]

———eliminate certain eligibility requirements for grants to Hispanic-serving institutions (S. 1287), S8159 [18JN]

———eliminate wait out period between grant applications made by eligible Hispanic-serving institutions (S. 1081), S6632 [19MY]

———extend loan forgiveness for certain loans to certified or licensed teachers and provide grants that promote teacher certification and licensing (S. 227), S1680 [28JA]

———provide grants for homeland security scholarships (S. 479), S2936 [27FE]

———student assistance eligibility standards for institutions offering accredited distance education programs (S. 1203), S7494 [5JN]

———technical amendments (S. 901), S5356 [11AP]

Hispanic Americans: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (S. 1190), S7478 [5JN]

Historic buildings and sites: preservation and restoration of historic buildings at historically women's public colleges or universities (S. 1808), S13714 [31OC]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions (S. 41), S45-S47 [7JA]

Immigration: permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (S. 1545), S10673, S10674 [31JY], S11980 [25SE], S14315 [10NO]

———U.S. authority to limit duration of L-1 visas for temporary skilled workers, S10101-S10104 [29JY]

Iowa Wesleyan College: tribute to community service performed by students, S2451 [13FE]

Irons, George V., Sr.: Alabama Men's Hall of Fame inductee, S4160 [20MR]

Jones, Anthony: Commander of the British Empire honoree, S3084 [4MR]

Kansas State University: animal disease research alkaline digester funding, S14014 [5NO]

Larson, Laird: South Dakota State University Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Program honoree, S11474 [15SE], S11748 [22SE]

Lincoln University of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: tribute, S2913 [27FE]

Louisiana: agricultural research programs funding, S14019, S14020 [5NO]

Marquette University: tribute to men's basketball team, S5056 [9AP]

Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance: designate (S. Con. Res. 54), S7738 [11JN]

Medicare: increase and freeze indirect medical education adjustment percentage, S8400 [24JN]

Middle East: Middle East Partnership Initiative scholarships funding for certain Muslim students at American universities, S13192 [24OC]

Middlebury College: tribute to men's basketball and football teams for assistance to disabled fan, S3723 [13MR]

Montana State University: tribute to TechLink technology transfer center, S15056 [18NO]

Morehead State University: tribute to cheerleading squad, S3248 [6MR]

Mount Union College: tribute to football team, S98, S123 [9JA]

Muse, Mary Beatty: Boston College Law School Lifetime Achievment Award recipient, S5160 [10AP]

NASA: research partnerships with universities and industry funding, S14525, S14526 [12NO]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (S. Res. 30), S10867 [31JY]

National objectives: improve quality, affordability, diversity, and accessibility to qualified students (S. 1793), S13383-S13386, S13406 [28OC]

National security: assist Federal agencies in addressing deficiencies in specialized personnel through student loan repayment, graduate student fellowships, and establishing a National Security Service Corps (S. 589), S3512 [11MR], S10598 [31JY], S14075, S14076 [5NO]

Native Americans: fetal alcohol syndrome research funding, S11821 [23SE]

———provide grants to tribal colleges and universities to increase number of post-secondary degrees earned in early childhood education and related fields (S. 1469), S10057 [28JY]

———tribal colleges and universities funding, S13785 [3NO]

New Mexico: development of Magdalena Ridge Observatory, S9047 [8JY]

North Idaho College Sentinel (publication): tribute, S12371 [2OC]

Northern Kentucky University: tribute to Metropolitan Education and Training Service Program and dedication of Metropolitan Education and Training Service Center, S11901 [24SE]

Norwich University: tribute to men's hockey team, S4432 [26MR], S4623 [1AP]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (S. 196), S1151, S1152 [17JA], S5504-S5511 [30AP]

———provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (S. 196), unanimous-consent agreement, S5254 [10AP]

Nurnberger, Ralph: Georgetown University Excellence in Teaching Faculty Award recipient, S8122 [18JN]

Nurse Reinvestment Act: funding, S1450 [23JA], S11004, S11005, S11015 [3SE]

Ohio State University: tribute to football team, S99 [9JA]

———tribute to football team (S. Res. 14), S87 [7JA], S98, S114 [9JA]

Pittsburg State University: anniversary, S10899 [1AU]

Playas, NM: purchase of town by the National Emergency Response Training, Research, and Development Center, S9787 [23JY]

President's Commission on Opportunity in Athletics: report on Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, S2892, S2893 [27FE]

Rhodes Scholarships: celebrate anniversary and establishment of the Mandela Rhodes Foundation (S. Res. 187), S8815 [26JN]

Rural areas: provide incentives to individuals who live in and help preserve small, rural towns, S114-S116 [9JA]

Ryan, Matthew J.: honorary renaming of University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Hospital, S11980 [25SE]

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology: tribute to concrete canoe competition team, S5478 [29AP]

South Dakota State University: tribute to women's basketball team, S4624 [1AP], S7535 [9JN]

Southwest Bridge Research Center: establish (S. 411), S2488 [13FE]

Sports: prohibit gambling on high school and college sports and the Olympics and establish NIST grant program to fund detection and prevention of the use of performance-enhancing drugs (S. 1002), S5784 [6MY], S5941 [8MY]

Supreme Court: decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, S8432 [24JN], S8548 [25JN]

———pending hearing on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, S316, S331, S336, S339 [15JA], S1044 [16JA], S1123-S1125, S1138 [17JA], S1462 [23JA], S1798 [30JA], S2302 [12FE]

Syracuse University: tribute to men's basketball team (S. Res. 115), S5100 [9AP]

Taxation: exclude from gross income loan payments received under the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (S. 529), S3184-S3186 [5MR]

———make higher education more affordable, S6241 [14MY], S6426, S6460 [15MY]

———make higher education more affordable (S. 174), S860 [15JA]

———make higher education more affordable (S. 348), S2208 [11FE]

———repeal dividend and top rate tax cuts and use savings for Pell Grant Program, Hope Scholarship, and Lifetime Learning Credits funding, S6438 [15MY]

———treatment of higher education expenses, S4367, S4368 [25MR]

Technology: make consumers, educational institutions, and libraries aware of digital rights management technologies included in the digital media products they purchase (S. 1621), S11571-S11574 [16SE]

Turtle Mountain Community College: anniversary, S2048 [6FE]

U.S. Air Force Academy: establish panel to determine responsibility for atmosphere that was conducive to recent acts of sexual misconduct, S4686, S4687 [2AP]

———investigation and handling of allegations of sexual misconduct, S12127-S12129 [29SE]

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit: support decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies (S. Res. 23), S1122, S1123 [17JA]

University of Arkansas: anniversary of Zeta Tau Alpha (fraternal organization) Epsilon chapter, S11906 [24SE]

———tribute to track and field team, S4163 [20MR]

University of Connecticut: tribute to women's basketball team, S1242 [21JA], S1807 [30JA], S5009 [9AP]

———tribute to women's basketball team (S. Res. 113), S5052, S5098, S5099 [9AP]

University of Georgia: transfer funds from Alliance for Food Protection to Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service Integrated Fruit and Vegetable research project, S14014 [5NO]

University of Kentucky: tribute to men's basketball team, S2697 [25FE]

University of Minnesota Duluth: tribute to women's hockey team (S. Res. 104), S4821, S4881 [3AP]

University of Montana: Capital One Financial Corp., National Mascot of the Year award recipient, S3501 [11MR]

University of North Dakota: advanced housing research consortium funding, S1444 [23JA]

University of Portland: tribute to women's soccer team (S. Res. 59), S2502 [13FE], S2521 [14FE]

University of South Dakota: Al Neuharth Media Center dedication, S11465 [15SE]

———anniversary of School of Medicine and Health Sciences Center for Disabilities, S9583 [17JY]

University of Vermont: tribute to men's basketball team, S3803 [17MR], S3878 [18MR]

University of Virginia: tribute to men's lacrosse team (S. Res. 158), S7258 [3JN], S7557, S7559 [9JN]

———tribute to ROTC POW/MIA remembrance vigil, S16110 [9DE]

University of Wisconsin: tribute to men's basketball team, S3502 [11MR]

Veterans: improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans, S14393 [11NO]

———improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans (S. 1132), S7029 [22MY], S13707 [31OC]

Virginia Military Institute: homeland security activities funding, S9874, S9875 [24JY]

Washoe County, NV: convey certain land to the University and Community College System of Nevada (S. 1826), S14043 [5NO]

Weaver, Jasmin: U.S.-Ireland Alliance George J. Mitchell Scholarship recipient, S2338 [12FE]

Western Kentucky University: tribute to football team (S. Res. 16), S176 [9JA]

———tribute to men's basketball team, S4274 [21MR]

———tribute to William E. Bivin Forensic Society, S5847, S5854 [7MY]

Reports

Congress to Campus Program: Association of Former Members of Congress, H4135-H4143 [15MY]

Reports filed

American History and Civics Education Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 504) (S. Rept. 108-71), S7876 [13JN]

Consideration of H.R. 438, Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 309) (H. Rept. 108-189), H6347 [8JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2211, Ready To Teach Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 310) (H. Rept. 108-190), H6347 [8JY]

Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1545), S15975 [25NO]

Digital and Wireless Network Technology Program Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 196) (S. Rept. 108-34), S4897 [7AP]

Federal Employee Student Loan Assistance Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 926) (S. Rept. 108-109), S9708 [22JY]

Graduate Opportunities in Higher Education Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3076) (H. Rept. 108-307), H9375 [8OC]

Hibben Center for Archaeological Research Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 643) (S. Rept. 108-94), S9303 [11JY]

Homeland Security Federal Workforce Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 589) (S. Rept. 108-119), S10615 [31JY]

International Studies in Higher Education Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3077) (H. Rept. 108-308), H9375 [8OC]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 30), S10616 [31JY]

Ready To Teach Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2211) (H. Rept. 108-183), H6261 [26JN]

Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 361) (H. Rept. 108-24), H4786 [2JN]

Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 438) (H. Rept. 108-182), H6261 [26JN]

Tribute to Francis Marion University Men's Golf Team: Committee on the Judicairy (Senate) (S. Res. 163), S7831 [12JN]

Veterans' Survivors Benefits Enhancements Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 1132) (S. Rept. 108-169), S12969 [21OC]

Resolutions by organizations

Albany State University Day: Albany State University, E622 [31MR]

Songs

``West Point Alma Mater,'' P.S. Reinecke, H3346 [11AP]

Statements

Petition Drive Targets Bush Advisor Karl Rove—Debaters Oppose Administration Strategy for Public Debate on War: intercollegiate debate community, E1443 [11JY]

Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program Funding: Several Students, S11284 [10SE]

Syllabuses

American Character and America's Government—Using the American Creed To Make Decisions: Senator Alexander, Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government, S3042-S3044 [4MR]

Tables

Average starting salaries for certain jobs following two years of training in a vocational or community college program, S2053 [6FE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 142, tribute to Syracuse University men's basketball team, H3015 [9AP]

H. Con. Res. 220, Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance, H5371 [16JN]

H. Con. Res. 270, support goals and ideals of College Savings Month, H9398 [15OC]

H. Res. 10, tribute to Ohio State University football team, H101 [8JA]

H. Res. 13, tribute to Grand Valley State University football team, H104 [8JA]

H. Res. 17, tribute to Western Kentucky University football team, H105 [8JA]

H. Res. 41, tribute to University of Portland women's soccer team, H350 [11FE]

H. Res. 107, tribute to Students in Free Enterprise (organization), H3415 [29AP]

H. Res. 171, tribute to University of Minnesota Duluth women's hockey team, H5418 [17JN]

H. Res. 187, tribute to University of Connecticut women's basketball team, H3335 [11AP]

H. Res. 266, tribute to Clemson University men's golf team, H8101 [10SE]

H. Res. 300, recognize outstanding contributions of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Christian colleges and universities, H10297 [4NO]

H. Res. 309, consideration of H.R. 438, Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act, H6356 [9JY]

H. Res. 310, consideration of H.R. 2211, Ready To Teach Act, H6353 [9JY]

H. Res. 378, tribute to Independent 529 Plan for assisting families in paying for college tuition, H9826 [28OC]

H. Res. 379, tribute to Rice University baseball team, H11188 [17NO]

H. Res. 391, tribute to University of Illinois men's tennis team, H11443 [18NO]

H. Res. 411, tribute to John Wooden, H11440 [18NO]

H. Res. 438, tribute to John Gagliardi, H11187 [17NO]

H.R. 361, Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act, H4895 [4JN]

H.R. 438, Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act, H6383 [9JY]

H.R. 1412, Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act, H2522 [1AP]

H.R. 2211, Ready To Teach Act, H6373-H6378 [9JY]

H.R. 3076, Graduate Opportunities in Higher Education Act, H9748 [21OC]

H.R. 3077, International Studies in Higher Education Act, H9752-H9755 [21OC]

S. 41, repeal certain Homeland Security Act provisions, S47 [7JA]

S. 49, Deficit Reduction Act, S53 [7JA]

S. 65, Psychologists in the Service of the Public Act, S62 [7JA]

S. 74, Strengthen the Public Health Service Act, S69 [7JA]

S. 77, Strengthen Social Work Training Act, S70 [7JA]

S. 140, Loan Forgiveness for Head Start Teachers Act, S204 [10JA]

S. 174, Tuition Assistance for Families Act, S861 [15JA]

S. 184, amend Higher Education Act relative to the Federal Pell Grant maximum amount, S1078 [16JA]

S. 196, Digital and Wireless Network Technology Program Act, S1152 [17JA], S5510 [30AP]

S. 291, Quality Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act, S1899 [4FE]

S. 348, Make College Affordable Act, S2207 [11FE]

S. 378, Tribal Colleges and Universities Teacher Loan Forgiveness Act, S2362 [12FE]

S. 399, Campus Classmate Offenders in Rehabilitation and Treatment (CORT) Act, S2474 [13FE]

S. 405, Early Educator Loan Forgiveness Act, S2481 [13FE]

S. 406, Communities Combating College Drinking and Drug Use Act, S2482 [13FE]

S. 407, provide loan forgiveness for family law attorneys who represent low-income families or individuals, S2483 [13FE]

S. 408, Ready To Educate All Children Act, S2484-S2486 [13FE]

S. 409, provide loan forgiveness for social workers who work for child protective agencies, S2486 [13FE]

S. 411, Southwest Bridge Research Center Establishment Act, S2491 [13FE]

S. 447, Reservist Opportunities and Protection of Education Act, S2711 [25FE]

S. 479, Protect America Scholarships Act, S2937 [27FE]

S. 504, American History and Civics Education Act, S3088 [4MR], S8263-S8265 [20JN]

S. 589, Homeland Security Federal Workforce Act, S3513-S3516 [11MR]

S. 620, College Fire Prevention Act, S3738 [13MR]

S. 643, Hibben Center Act, S9612 [17JY]

S. 643, Hibben Center for Archaeological Research Act, S3888 [18MR]

S. 812, increase rates of educational assistance for members of the Selected Reserve, S4961 [8AP]

S. 828, Chesapeake Bay Environmental Education Pilot Program Act, S5064 [9AP]

S. 863, Fairness for America's Soldiers in Higher Education Act, S5190 [10AP]

S. 926, Federal Employee Student Loan Assistance Act, S5435 [28AP], S10451 [30JY], H9835 [28OC]

S. 1002, Amateur Sports Integrity Act, S5785 [6MY]

S. 1008, Dept. of HHS grants to establish summer health career introductory programs for middle and high school students, S5861 [7MY]

S. 1081, eliminate Higher Education Act wait out period between grant applications made by eligible Hispanic-serving higher education institutions, S6632 [19MY]

S. 1132, Veterans' Benefits Enhancements Act, S13744-S13748 [31OC]

S. 1132, Veterans' Survivors Benefits Enhancements Act, S7030 [22MY]

S. 1170, Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act, S7245 [3JN]

S. 1190, Next Generation Hispanic Serving Institutions Act, S7478 [5JN]

S. 1203, Distance Education and Online Learning Act, S7495 [5JN]

S. 1273, ensure that students are not hurt by changes to needs analysis tables and require Dept. of Education consultation with Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, S7983 [17JN]

S. 1287, eliminate certain eligibility requirements for grants to Hispanic-serving institutions under the Higher Education Act, S8160 [18JN]

S. 1348, Federal Pell Grant Eligibility Clarification Act, S8737 [26JN]

S. 1469, Tribal Colleges and Universities Head Start Partnership Act, S10058 [28JY]

S. 1515, Higher Education for Freedom Act, S10637 [31JY]

S. 1621, Consumers, Schools, and Libraries Digital Rights Management Awareness Act, S11574-S11576 [16SE]

S. 1742, Higher Education Loan Plan Act, S12741 [16OC]

S. 1793, College Quality, Affordability, and Diversity Improvement Act, S13386-S13406 [28OC]

S. 1800, College Literacy in Finance and Economics (College LIFE) Act, S13664-S13667 [30OC]

S. 1826, Dandini Research Park Conveyance Act, S14044 [5NO]

S. 1968, Financial Literacy in Higher Education Act, S16011-S16013 [25NO]

S. Con. Res. 51, Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance, S7556 [9JN]

S. Con. Res. 54, Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance, S7731, S7738 [11JN]

S. Con. Res. 57, tribute to Norman C. Francis, S8765 [26JN]

S. Res. 14, tribute to Ohio State University football team, S86, S87 [7JA]

S. Res. 16, tribute to Western Kentucky University football team, S174, S176 [9JA]

S. Res. 19, increase maximum amount of Pell Grant, S305 [14JA]

S. Res. 23, support U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, S1086 [16JA]

S. Res. 30, National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, S1754 [29JA], S10867 [31JY]

S. Res. 40, reaffirm support for Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, S1838 [30JA]

S. Res. 59, tribute to University of Portland women's soccer team, S2496, S2502 [13FE]

S. Res. 104, tribute to University of Minnesota Duluth women's hockey team, S4856, S4881 [3AP]

S. Res. 113, tribute to University of Connecticut women's basketball team, S5093, S5099 [9AP]

S. Res. 115, tribute to Syracuse University men's basketball team, S5093, S5100 [9AP]

S. Res. 153, oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs, S7054 [22MY]

S. Res. 158, tribute to University of Virginia men's lacrosse team, S7258 [3JN], S7559 [9JN]

S. Res. 161, tribute to Clemson University men's golf team, S7497, S7508 [5JN]

S. Res. 163, tribute to Francis Marion University men's golf team, S7862 [12JN]

S. Res. 187, celebrate Rhodes Scholarships anniversary and Mandela Rhodes Foundation establishment, S8763, S8815 [26JN]

S. Res. 221, recognize contributions of historically Black colleges and universities, S11256 [9SE]

S. Res. 270, tribute to John Gagliardi, S15300, S15306 [20NO]