EDUCATION related term(s) Colleges and Universities

Addresses

America's Scientific Progress: Senator Daschle, S4731 [3MY]

Economy and Education National Objectives: Senator Edwards, S9478-S9480 [22SE]

Education and Culture—Forces for Peace in a Troubled World: John Brademas, S175-S178 [22JA]

1989 Education Summit—A Reevaluation: Gerald L. Baliles, S11450-S11453 [18NO]

No Child Left Behind Act: Joyia Smith, E283 [3MR]

Reflections on Leadership in Defense and Professional Military Education Reform: Archie D. Barrett, E210 [24FE], E263 [1MR]

Responsibility: Benjamin Hoffman, E1546 [8SE]

State of Public Education: Patricia Hamamoto, Hawaii Dept. of Education, S1454 [23FE]

University of Wisconsin Dept. of Political Science Centennial: Representative Obey, E778-E780 [6MY]

Amendments

Armed Forces: ensure access to Senior ROTC units and military recruiters at institutions of higher education (H.R. 3966), H1703 [30MR]

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (H.R. 1446), S11176 [10OC], H9828 [17NO]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Payment Program (S. 2526), S11385 [16NO]

Dept. of the Interior: assist in construction and occupy portion of University of New Mexico Hibben Center for Archaeological Research (S. 643), S11185 [10OC]

District of Columbia College Access Act: permanently authorize the public school and private school tuition assistance programs (H.R. 4012), S11848, S11855 [24NO], H10914 [6DE]

Drugs: clarify definition of anabolic steroids and provide for research and education activities relative to steroids (S. 2195), S10602, S10606 [6OC]

Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program Trust Fund: authorize additional appropriations (H.R. 2121), S12029, S12083 [8DE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (S. 1248), S5327, S5328, S5334, S5345, S5348, S5356, S5377, S5378, S5380 [12MY], S5394, S5406, S5484 [13MY]

Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program: extend (H.R. 2655), S11651, S11661 [19NO], H10218 [20NO]

Veterans: improve and enhance education, housing, employment, medical, and other benefits and improve and extend certain authorities relative to the administration of benefits (S. 2486), S10869, S10880 [8OC]

Yosemite National Park: provide adequate school facilities (H.R. 620), S11878, S11906 [7DE]

Appointments

Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad Fellowship Program, S2009 [2MR], S2253 [4MR], S2936 [22MR], S3387 [30MR], H4728, H4729 [22JN]

Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, S8140 [14JY], H87 [21JA], H7948 [4OC]

Commission on the Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad Fellowship Program, S4100 [19AP]

Conferees: H.R. 1261, Workforce Reinvestment and Adult Education Act, H3741 [3JN]

———H.R. 1350, Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act, S11232 [11OC], H9020 [8OC]

National Commission on Small Community Air Service, S2253 [4MR]

National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education, S7590 [6JY]

———vitiation, S7941 [12JY]

Articles and editorials

Army Reserve Chief Fears Retention Crisis, S3576 [1AP]

Banks and the College Loan Loophole, S9481 [22SE]

Civil Rights Leader Corinthian Nutter Into Education Hall of Fame, E774 [6MY]

Civil-Rights Leader Nutter Dies at 97, E775 [6MY]

Dark, Terrible Secret of California's Mission, H9829 [17NO]

Forty-Two Year Run Comes to an End for O'Connell's Burch, E1176 [18JN]

Gerry Ann Getty, E303 [4MR]

Gift Box Ensures That More Children Have a Happy Birthday, E1188 [18JN]

Literature Festival Founder Dies, E303 [4MR]

Longtime Vallejo Educator and Activist Dies at 74, E1341 [9JY]

Making Progress, H10013 [19NO]

McKinley Burnett Is Forgotten but Played a Key Role in Brown Case, E1178 [18JN]

McKinley Burnett—A Civil Rights Hero, E1178 [18JN]

Mission Is Clear, H9831 [17NO]

Model Two-Year College, E652 [27AP]

Owens Lays Off Training Employees Before Bush's Visit, H67 [21JA]

Paige Tells Governors Education Union Is ``Terrorist Organization'', S1440 [23FE]

Pick Up a Paint Brush, E1638 [15SE]

Premature Death for the Hubble, E293 [3MR]

Putting Parents in Charge, S5512-S5514 [17MY]

Ramey Loss Leaves Hole in the Central Family Fabric, E1587 [10SE]

Real March Madness, S2938 [22MR]

Reservists Under Economic Fire, S3578 [1AP]

Restoring History; Pass California Missions Preservation Act, H9831 [17NO]

San Pablo School Gets Unexpected Gift, E1639 [15SE]

Saving History—California's Aging Missions Need and Deserve Federal Assistance, H9830 [17NO]

School Achievement Reports Often Exclude the Disabled, S9378 [20SE]

State's Missions Deserve Federal Support, H9830 [17NO]

Still Separate and Unequal, S5600 [18MY]

Student Loan Scandal, S9482 [22SE], E1731 [29SE]

Suppressing the Bad News on NCAA Graduation Rates, S2939 [22MR]

Too Many Tests Mean Diminished Education, S9026 [9SE]

U.S. Is Losing Its Dominance in the Sciences, S4729-S4731 [3MY], S5456 [13MY]

Wage Gap Increases Between Women and Men, U.S. Census Reports, H6842 [8SE]

Wimmer Retires After 40-Year Career, E2116 [20NO]

Wimmer's Retirement Surprises Many in Community, E2116 [20NO]

Bills and resolutions

American Association for the Advancement of Science: anniversary of the Congressional Science and Engineering Fellowship Program (see S. Con. Res. 107), S5372 [12MY]

American Library Association: observance of National Library Workers Day (see H. Res. 597), H2153 [2AP]

American Music Month: designate (see S. Res. 459), S11090 [10OC]

Armed Forces: allow active duty personnel to withdraw an election not to participate in the program of educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 4468), H3439 (see H.R. 4468), H3539 [20MY]

———allow certain active-duty personnel to elect to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see S. 2561), S7311 [23JN]

———allow members and reservists to transfer certain educational assistance entitlement to dependents (see H.R. 5257), H8857 [7OC]

———eliminate reductions of basic pay for eligibility for basic educational assistance for veterans under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 4711), H4927 (see H.R. 4711), H5071 [24JN]

———enhance and improve benefits for members of the National Guard and Reserves who serve extended periods on active duty (see S. 2791), S9075 [10SE] (see H.R. 5354), H9184 [9OC]

———enhance the Montgomery GI Bill benefits for certain individuals who have served after September 11, 2001 (see S. 2849), S9722 [27SE] (see H.R. 5349), H9049 [8OC]

———ensure access to Senior ROTC units and military recruiters at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3966), H1074 [12MR]

———ensure access to Senior ROTC units and military recruiters at institutions of higher education (H.R. 3966), consideration (see H. Res. 580), H1642 [29MR]

———entitle educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill for members of the Selected Reserve who aggregate a certain amount of active duty service (see S. 2099), S1457 [23FE] (see H.R. 4367), H3015 [13MY]

———establish a program of financial assistance to enable more members of the National Guard of the District of Columbia to attend institutions of higher education (see H.R. 4000), H1322 [18MR]

———expand and improve retired pay, burial, education, and other mobilization benefits for members of the National Guard and Reserves who are called or ordered to active duty (see S. 2274), S3567 [1AP]

———improve certain compensation, health care, and education benefits for individuals who serve on active duty in a reserve component of the uniformed services (see H.R. 4753), H5150 [25JN]

———improve educational benefits for members of the Selected Reserve (see H.R. 5239), H8408 [6OC]

———increase rates of educational assistance for members of the Selected Reserve (see S. 2100), S1457 [23FE] (see S. 2184), S2440 [9MR] (see H.R. 4188), H2265 [21AP]

———provide for a new program of educational assistance for certain members of Reserve components who perform active service (see H.R. 5081), H7233 [15SE]

———provide grants to States for undergraduate tuition assistance for members of the Selected Reserve at public colleges and universities (see H.R. 4788), H5402 [8JY]

Aviation: provide for recruiting, training, and deputizing persons for the Federal flight deck officer program (see H.R. 4126), H2019 [1AP]

Bastrop, LA: conveyance of certain Federal land to establish and operate a regional emergency services training center for firefighters, police, and EMS personnel serving certain rural communities (see H.R. 4918), H6701 [22JY]

Big Spring, TX: relief of Big Spring Independent School District (see H.R. 5297), H9047 [8OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Dorothy I. Height (see H. Con. Res. 357), H392 [4FE]

Catholic schools: tribute (see H. Res. 492), H35 [20JA]

Celebrate Freedom Foundation: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 505), H7864 [29SE]

Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program (CCAMPIS): reauthorize and revise (see H.R. 4296), H2657 [5MY]

Children and youth: encourage savings, promote financial literacy, and expand opportunities for young adults by establishing KIDS Accounts (see S. 2751), S8688 [22JY] (see H.R. 4939), H6702 [22JY]

———establish a national leadership initiative to promote and coordinate knowledge utilization in education (see H.R. 4043), H1592 [25MR]

———establish or expand prekindergarten early learning programs (see H.R. 4497), H3780 [3JN]

———expand Parents as Teachers programs and other programs of early childhood home visitation (see S. 2412), S5371 [12MY]

———honor individuals who are mentors and support efforts to recruit more mentors (see H. Res. 491), H35 [20JA]

———issue a semipostal stamp in order to provide funding for childhood drinking prevention and education programs (see S. 2676), S8229 [15JY]

———prevent the disruption of the education of children who change residence based on the military service of their parents (see H.R. 3779), H392 [4FE]

———promote better health for young people through Federal matching awards for physical education programs (see S. 2150), S1933 [1MR]

———recognize contributions of military-impacted schools, teachers, adminstration, and staff for their role in the education of military children (see H. Res. 598), H2199 [20AP]

———support and evaluate before-school activities that advance student academic achievement and encourage establishment of, and increase participation in school breakfast programs (see H.R. 3904), H871 [4MR]

Children's Development Commission (Kiddie Mac): establish (see H.R. 5265), H8857 [7OC]

Clinton, William J.: express wishes for a speedy recovery from heart surgery and acknowledge the importance of further research, funding, and education about heart disease (see H. Con. Res. 490), H7073 [13SE]

College Point, NY: tribute to first established U.S. kindergarten (see H. Con. Res. 513), H8858 [7OC]

Colleges and universities: access to, and affordability of, higher education (see S. 2795), S9130 [13SE]

———build capacity at community colleges to meet increased demand while maintaining affordable tuition rates and open-door policies (see S. 2885), S10365 [4OC]

———educate certain students about the importance of higher education (see S. 2819), S9441 [21SE]

———enhance teacher training programs by promoting collaboration between community colleges and four-year institutions (see S. 2156), S1999 [2MR]

———ensure graduate opportunities in postsecondary education (see S. 2729), S8687 [22JY]

———improve access to graduate schools in the U.S. for international students and scholars (see S. 2715), S8549 [21JY]

———improve college access and opportunity by reforming Pell Grants and student loan programs (see H.R. 4283), H2657 [5MY]

———improve international and foreign language studies (see S. 2727), S8687 [22JY]

———improve the ability of foster care youths to attend and succeed in higher education (see H.R. 4003), H1322 [18MR]

———provide access and assistance to increase college attendance and completion by part-time students (see H.R. 3968), H1074 [12MR]

———provide enhanced Pell Grants for State Scholars (see S. 2206), S2717 [11MR] (see H.R. 3894), H871 [4MR]

———provide higher education assistance for nontraditional students (see S. 2360), S4692 [29AP]

———require distribution of information describing their procedures for receiving and responding to complaints concerning harassment (see H.R. 4318), H2727 [6MY]

———require investigations of violent felonies occurring on campus (see H.R. 4340), H2815 [11MY]

———strengthen and expand scientific and technological education capabilities of associate-degree-granting colleges through partnerships with bachelor-degree-granting institutions (see H.R. 5022), H6755 [7SE]

Colmery, Harry W.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously (see S. Con. Res. 117), S6673 [9JN]

Commission on the Future of the U.S. Economy: establish (see S. 2747), S8688 [22JY]

Congressional Science Competition: establish (see H. Res. 604), H2372 [22AP]

Correctional institutions: award credit toward the service of a sentence to prisoners who participate in designated educational, vocational, treatment, assigned work, or other developmental programs (see H.R. 4752), H5150 [25JN]

Crime: provide reliable officers, technology, education, community prosecutors, and training in our neighborhoods (see H.R. 5277), H8858 [7OC]

C-SPAN: anniversary (see H. Res. 551), H926 [9MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: convey land to Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park in Las Cruces, NM (see S. 2294), S3919 [7AP]

Dept. of Commerce: make Virginia Key, FL, property under administrative jurisdiction of NOAA available to the University of Miami for a marine life science center (see H.R. 4027), H1483 [24MR]

Dept. of Defense: limit closure of commissary and exchange stores and facilities and Dept. of Defense dependent elementary and secondary schools (see S. 2368), S4692 [29AP]

Dept. of Education: award grants for support of full-service community schools (see S. 2912), S10702 [7OC] (see H.R. 4585), H4286 [16JN]

———establish a music education pilot program to make grants to a university to fund a music education center for young people (see H.R. 5357), H9184 [9OC]

———extend the same level of increased flexibility to all rural local educational agencies under Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (see H.R. 4833), H5793 [14JY]

———improve the Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program (CCAMPIS) (see S. 2887), S10436 [5OC]

———make formula grants to States to ensure access to high-quality, voluntary preschool education (see H.R. 5084), H7233 [15SE]

———make grants to establish drug-free school demonstration programs (see H.R. 3720), H88 [21JA]

———make grants to States to establish antiharassment programs (see H.R. 4313), H2727 [6MY]

———make grants to States to establish screening programs for certain children to prevent reading failure (see H.R. 4261), H2547 [4MY]

———making appropriations (see H.R. 4473), H3605 [1JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 4473), consideration (see H. Res. 790), H7442 [22SE]

———making supplemental appropriations (see S. 2617), S7750 [7JY] (see H.R. 4769), H5330 [7JY]

———provide grants to establish sustainability centers to develop and implement integrated environmental, economic, and social programs at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 4664), H4893 [23JN]

———provide student loan forgiveness to graduates who enter into certain public service (see H.R. 5270), H8857 [7OC]

———strengthen and expand the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) to facilitate the transition of low-income high school students into post-secondary education (see H.R. 3948), H1071 [11MR] (see H.R. 3988), H1229 [17MR]

Dept. of Energy: University Nuclear Science, Engineering, and Health Physics Programs funding (see H.R. 3828), H632 [25FE]

Dept. of HHS: develop health advisories to provide notice and education on effects of mercury exposure and require posting or availability at seafood businesses where the potential for mercury exposure exists (see H.R. 4762), H5195 [6JY]

———establish a retinoblastoma public awareness and prevention program (see H.R. 4872), H6127 [20JY]

———establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (see H.R. 4493), H3719 [2JN]

———give grant preference to States that require schools to allow students to self-administer medication for asthma or anaphylaxis (see S. 2815), S9386 [20SE]

———reauthorize Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Payment Program (see S. 2526), S6881 [16JN] (see H.R. 4578), H4170 [15JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize use of certain grants to pay costs associated with participation of part-time or volunteer first responders in terrorism response training courses (see S. 3005), S11496 [18NO] (see H.R. 5392), H9999 [18NO]

———award research and equipment grants, provide tax credit for employers hiring workers to replace employees receiving first responder training, and provide school-based mental health training (see S. 2459), S5949 [20MY] (see H.R. 5159), H7735 [28SE]

Dept. of HUD: insure mortgages for acquisition, construction, or substantial rehabilitation of child care and development facilities (see H.R. 5265), H8857 [7OC]

Dept. of Justice: establish the Office of Community Justice Services (see S. 2977), S11305 [11OC]

Dept. of Labor: establish a pilot project to create a system of industry validated national certifications of skills in high-technology industries and homeland security technology (see S. 2649), S8030 [13JY]

Dept. of State: encourage active engagement of Americans in world affairs and create online database of international exchange programs and related opportunities (see S. Res. 313), S2440 [9MR] (see H. Res. 636), H2815 [11MY]

———make grants to American-sponsored schools in Arab and other predominantly Muslim countries to provide merit-based scholarships for needy children to attend such schools (see H.R. 4303), H2727 [6MY]

Dept. of Transportation: establish National Office of Driver Training (see S. 2027), S247 [26JA]

Depts. of Agriculture, Education, HHS, and Transportation: making appropriations (see H.R. 4422), H3437 (see H.R. 4422), H3537 [20MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 4422), consideration (see H. Res. 787), H7442 [22SE]

Developing countries: recognize importance of local capacity building to create sustainable, long-term international development (see H. Res. 863), H10079 [19NO]

Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act: authorize appropriations to fully enforce and implement such Act and its amendments (see H.R. 4747), H5150 [25JN] (see H.R. 4760), H5195 [6JY]

Disabled: provide assistance to Special Olympics to support expansion and development of education programs and a Healthy Athletes Program (see S. 2852), S9812 [28SE] (see H.R. 5131), H7574 [23SE]

Diseases: enhance research, training, and health information dissemination on urologic diseases (see S. 2361), S4692 [29AP]

———fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see S. 2533), S6881 [16JN] (see H.R. 4595), H4286 [16JN]

———increase awareness and education about hepatitis C (see H. Res. 633), H2728 [6MY]

District of Columbia: improve the administration of pension benefit payments to teachers, police officers, and firefighters (see H.R. 4657), H4893 [23JN]

District of Columbia College Access Act: permanently authorize the public school and private school tuition assistance programs (see S. 2347), S4373 [26AP] (see H.R. 4012), H1369 [23MR]

Drugs: clarify definition of anabolic steroids and provide for research and education activities relative to steroids (see S. 2195), S2716 [11MR]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset and make permanent deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses (see S. 2048), S541 [3FE]

———repeal sunset of affordable education provisions (see S. 2050), S541 [3FE]

Elementary and Secondary Act: ensure consistent funding of programs for disadvantaged children (see S. 2365), S4692 [29AP]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend relative to teacher qualifications (see H.R. 4002, 4002), H1322 [18MR]

———ensure that the total amount of certain funds awarded to a State for fiscal year 2004 is not less than the total awarded in fiscal year 2003 (see H.R. 4314), H2727 [6MY]

———improve accountability provisions (see H.R. 5200), H7944 [30SE]

Ellington, Duke: honor life and work, recognize anniversary of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, and support the annual Duke Ellington Jazz Festival (see H. Con. Res. 501), H7735 [28SE]

Employment: provide effective training and education programs for displaced homemakers, single parents, and individuals entering nontraditional employment (see H.R. 3764), H392 [4FE]

———provide for regional skills training alliances (see S. 2586), S7435 [24JN]

English language: constitutional amendment to establish as official language of U.S. (see H.J. Res. 94), H2488 [29AP]

Families and domestic relations: establish programs using public, private, and faith-based organizations to recruit and train foster and adoptive parents and provide support services to foster families (see H.R. 4431), H3438 (see H.R. 4431), H3538 [20MY]

FDA: provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (see S. 2461), S5949 [20MY] (see S. 2974), S11090 [10OC] (see H.R. 4433), H3438 (see H.R. 4433), H3538 [20MY]

Federal aid programs: ensure that the Direct Loan Program is a competitive alternative to the Federal Family Education Loan Program for schools and students (see H.R. 4370), H3093 [17MY]

———prevent abuse of special allowance subsidies under the Federal Family Education Loan Program (see S. 2861), S9936 [29SE] (see H.R. 5113), H7329 [21SE]

———provide access and equity in higher education (see H.R. 4102), H2018 [1AP]

———provide additional assistance to Federal Pell Grants recipients who are pursuing programs of study in engineering, mathematics, science, or foreign languages (see S. 2462), S5949 [20MY]

Federal Youth Development Council: establish (see H.R. 4703), H4927 (see H.R. 4703), H5071 [24JN]

Feldman, Sandra: tribute (see H. Res. 714), H5654 [13JY]

Festival of Children Foundation, Inc.: tribute (see H. Res. 759), H6899 [8SE]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 316), S2440 [9MR]

———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 578), H1593 [25MR]

Foreign aid: provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see S. 2862), S9936 [29SE] (see H.R. 5177), H7863 [29SE]

Forest Service: ensure that dependents of employees stationed in Puerto Rico receive a high-quality elementary and secondary education (see H.R. 5042), H6996 [9SE]

Free Enterprise Education Week: designate (see S. Res. 359), S5372 [12MY]

Friends of the Children (organization): funding (see S. 2625), S7827 [8JY] (see H.R. 4592), H4286 [16JN]

Health: establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (see S. 2399), S5078 [10MY]

———expand access to preventive health care services and education programs that reduce unintended pregnancy, infection with sexually transmitted disease, and number of abortions (see S. 2336), S4300 [22AP] (see H.R. 4192), H2265 [21AP]

———increase faculty in palliative care medicine at accredited allopathic and osteopathic medical schools and promote development of careers as academic palliative specialists who emphasize teaching (see S. 2984), S11377 [16NO]

———increase public awareness of eating disorders and expand research for treatment and cures (see H. Res. 531), H574 [24FE]

———promote organ donation (see H.R. 3926), H1010 [10MR]

———provide for a program of screenings and education relative to children with sudden cardiac arrhythmia syndromes (see H.R. 4335), H2815 [11MY]

———provide prostate cancer patients with meaningful access to information on treatment options (see S. Res. 389), S7311 [23JN] (see H. Con. Res. 405), H2153 [2AP] (see H. Res. 669), H3872 [9JN]

Health care facilities: modify determination of the amount of payments for indirect expenses associated with operating approved graduate medical residency training programs at children's hospitals (see H.R. 5204), H8038 [4OC]

Health care professionals: authorize capitation grants to increase the number of nursing faculty and students (see H.R. 5324), H9048 [8OC]

———establish a demonstration project to train unemployed workers for employment as health care professionals (see S. 2913), S10702 [7OC]

———establish a scholarship and loan repayment program for public health preparedness workforce development to eliminate critical public health preparedness workforce shortages (see S. 2613), S7750 [7JY]

———improve training and retention (see S. 2739), S8688 [22JY]

———provide for education and training of allied health professionals in exchange for a service commitment at a facility with critical shortages of allied health professionals (see S. 2491), S6348 [2JN] (see H.R. 4016), H1369 [23MR]

Higher Education Act: ensure graduate opportunities in postsecondary education (see H.R. 4411), H3437 (see H.R. 4411), H3537 [20MY]

———establish a scholarship program to encourage and support students who have contributed substantial public services (see S. 2888), S10436 [5OC]

———expand college access and increase college persistence and simplify the process of applying for student assistance (see S. 2477), S6087 [21MY]

———extend (see H.R. 5185), H7944 [30SE]

———extend loan forgiveness for certain loans to certified or licensed teachers (see H.R. 4465), H3439 (see H.R. 4465), H3539 [20MY]

———reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (see S. 2340), S4300 [22AP] (see H.R. 4409), H3437 (see H.R. 4409), H3537 [20MY]

History: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics (see H.R. 5360), H9744 [16NO]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: allow preference in distribution of grants to agencies and organizations that provide training to regular education personnel to meet needs of disabled children (see H.R. 5258), H8857 [7OC]

———authorize States, in the event of inadequate Federal funding, to waive certain requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (see H.R. 3975), H1116 [16MR] (see H.R. 4063), H1739 [30MR]

———authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3802), H514 [11FE]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 858), H9999 [18NO]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 524), H10079 [19NO]

Information services: require the annual poverty estimate, and the National Assessment of Educational Progress, to be subject to certain guidance on the release of information to the public (see H.R. 4969), H6703 [22JY]

Intelligence services: provide for enhanced language education and training for members of the intelligence community (see H.R. 4573), H4170 [15JN]

Investments: permanently increase the maximum annual contribution allowed to be made to Coverdell education savings accounts (see S. 2971), S10986 [9OC]

Iraq: provide education and health care for, and protect human rights of, women and children, and enhance political participation, economic empowerment, civil society, and personal security for women (see S. 2519), S6803 [15JN] (see H.R. 4671), H4893 [23JN]

Kids Love a Mystery (organization): tribute (see H. Con. Res. 373), H700 [26FE]

Kids Love a Mystery (program): tribute (see S. Con. Res. 104), S4997 [6MY]

Law enforcement: provide training opportunities for Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in intelligence analysis and dissemination (see H.R. 4038), H1592 [25MR]

Libraries: provide public library construction and technology enhancement (see H.R. 4286), H2657 [5MY]

Local government: include hold-harmless provisions for local educational agencies that no longer meet the minimum eligibility criteria for targeted and finance incentive grants (see H.R. 5092), H7233 [15SE]

Mark O. Hatfield-Elizabeth Furse Scholarship and Excellence in Tribal Governance Foundation: establish (see S. 2932), S10703 [7OC] (see H.R. 5289), H8858 [7OC]

Medicare: eliminate reductions in payments to hospitals for the indirect costs of medical education (see S. 2876), S10061 [30SE]

———improve access to diabetes self-management training by designated certified diabetes educators (see S. 2431), S5607 [18MY]

Middle East: support initiatives for Greater Middle East reform and modernization including a Twenty-First Century Trust (see S. Res. 375), S6673 [9JN]

NASA: tribute to Hubble Space Telescope for extraordinary contributions to scientific research and education and reconsideration of future service missions (see S. Res. 324), S3180 [25MR] (see H. Res. 550), H830 [3MR]

National Better Hearing and Speech Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 366), S5950 [20MY]

National Center for Social Work Research: establish (see H.R. 3887), H830 [3MR]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 461), S11090 [10OC]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 351), S4837 [4MY] (see H. Res. 600), H2265 [21AP]

National Computer Security Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 502), H7864 [29SE]

National Electrical Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 334), S4024 [8AP] (see H. Res. 631), H2728 [6MY]

National Health Corps Loan Repayment Program: count fellowship training in geriatric medicine or psychiatry as obligated service (see S. 2075), S1285 [12FE]

National Mentoring Month: designate (see S. Res. 294), S321 [28JA]

National objectives: improve elementary and secondary education (see S. 2794), S9130 [13SE]

———strengthen high school teaching of the values, contributions, and accomplishments of Western civilization (see H. Con. Res. 377), H752 [2MR]

National Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 331), S3632 [5AP]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 292), S286 [27JA]

National security: strengthen by increasing quantity, diversity, and quality of teaching and learning in science, mathematics, and foreign languages (see S. 2299), S3919 [7AP]

National Security Education Program: revise funding mechanism for scholarships, fellowships, and grants to institutions (see H.R. 4574), H4170 [15JN]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 401), S7828 [8JY]

Native Americans: facilitate economic growth and development and promote tribal sovereignty by encouraging individuals with higher education degrees to work within, or for, Indian Country (see H.R. 4948), H6703 [22JY]

———fulfill Federal trust responsibility to serve the educational needs of the Navajo people (see H.R. 4460), H3439 (see H.R. 4460), H3539 [20MY]

———improve tribal colleges and universities (see S. 2539), S6997 [17JN]

Natural resources: provide fellowships for graduate and postgraduate students in natural resource- or wildlife-related advanced degree programs to provide expertise to Federal agencies and Congress (see H.R. 5145), H7574 [23SE]

No Child Left Behind Act: ensure appropriate balance between resources and accountability (see H.R. 4957), H6703 [22JY]

———improve (see S. 2345), S4301 [22AP] (see H.R. 4434), H3438 (see H.R. 4434), H3538 (see H.R. 4464), H3439 (see H.R. 4464), H3539 [20MY]

NSF: establish a competitive grant program for institutions of higher education to enhance education and job training opportunities in mathematics, science, engineering, and technology (see H.R. 5255), H8857 [7OC]

———establish the Congressional Medal for Outstanding Contributions in Math and Science Education program (see H.R. 4030), H1592 [25MR]

Nursing homes: establish a loan repayment program for nurse practitioners and physician assistants in underserved homes, and establish a mentoring program for training administrators (see H.R. 5322), H9048 [8OC]

Nutrition: authorize grants for the integration of innovative curricula on nutrition in medical education (see H.R. 5350), H9050 [8OC]

Older Americans Act: amend to provide information and outreach for the prevention of osteoporosis (see H.R. 3803), H514 [11FE]

Patents: promote cooperative research involving universities, the public sector, and private enterprises (see S. 2192), S2543 [10MR]

Pennsylvania State University: anniversary (see S. Res. 388), S7174 [22JN] (see S. Res. 396), S7435 [24JN] (see H. Res. 703), H5195 [6JY]

Poverty: provide grants to States to establish Kindergarten Plus programs (see S. 2654), S8118 [14JY]

Prince Edward County, VA: make tuition grants available to eligible former students denied an education when the public schools closed rather than comply with Supreme Court Brown v. Board of Education decision (see H. Con. Res. 451), H4286 [16JN]

Project GRAD USA (organization): authorize (see H.R. 4973), H6703 [22JY]

Radio: protect educational FM radio stations providing public service broadcasting from commercial encroachment (see S. 2540), S6997 [17JN]

Read Across America Day: designate (see S. Res. 306), S1891 [27FE] (see H. Res. 549), H752 [2MR]

Research: expand research information regarding multidisciplinary research projects and epidemiological studies (see H.R. 5213), H8167 [5OC]

Rogers, Fred M.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 2850), S9722 [27SE]

Rural areas: authorize local educational agencies in rural areas to obtain a limited waiver of certain requirements relative to the employment of highly qualified teachers (see S. 2164), S2223 [4MR] (see H.R. 3781), H396 [6FE]

Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 4994), H6704 [22JY]

———provide grants for the repair, renovation, alteration, and construction of public elementary and secondary school facilities (see H.R. 4252), H2490 [30AP]

———provide grants to rural local educational agencies to purchase new school buses (see S. 2732), S8687 [22JY]

———recognize benefits and importance of school-based music education (see H. Con. Res. 380), H1011 [10MR]

———restore local control and limit jurisdiction of Federal courts (see S. 2405), S5227 [11MY]

———review determinations on whether schools and local educational agencies made adequate yearly progress taking into consideration subsequent regulations and guidance applicable to those determinations (see S. 2542), S6997 [17JN] (see H.R. 4605), H4391 (see H.R. 4605), H4506 [17JN]

———simplify Federal due process regulations relative to disciplining of students (see S. 2404), S5227 [11MY]

Science: celebrate anniversaries of the International Polar Years and International Geophysical Year and support a continuation of this international science year tradition (see S. Res. 466), S11305 [11OC]

Sitter, Inez: tribute (see S. Res. 423), S9075 [10SE] (see H. Con. Res. 511), H8858 [7OC]

Smokey Bear's 60th Anniversary: designate (see S. Res. 404), S8030 [13JY]

Space policy: establish interagency aerospace revitalization task force to develop national strategy for aerospace workforce cultivation, training, and recruitment (see H.R. 5388), H9999 [18NO]

———establish prize program to encourage development of space and aeronautics technologies and create endowment to further educate and inspire the public's interest in space and aeronautics (see H.R. 5336), H9049 [8OC]

States: provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (H.R. 236) (see S. 2428), S5535 [17MY]

———require academic assessments of student achievement in U.S. history (see S. 2721), S8687 [22JY]

Student loans: provide for refinancing of consolidated student loans (see S. 2198), S2717 [11MR]

———reduce special allowance for loans from the proceeds of tax-exempt issues and provide additional loan forgiveness for teachers who teach mathematics, science, or special education (see S. 2877), S10061 [30SE]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education decision (see S. Con. Res. 101), S4493 [28AP] (see S. Con. Res. 102), S4767 [3MY] (see S. Res. 349), S4837 [4MY] (see H. Con. Res. 411), H2491 [30AP] (see H. Con. Res. 414), H2548 [4MY] (see H. Res. 508), H244 [28JA] (see H. Res. 620), H2548 [4MY]

Tariff: educational toys and devices (see S. 2527), S6881 [16JN] (see H.R. 4947), H6703 [22JY]

Taxation: allow a tax credit for certain education and training expenses (see H.R. 4392), H3390 [19MY]

———allow credits for teacher classroom supply expenses, elementary and secondary education improvements, and contributions for scholarships to attend elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 4034), H1592 [25MR]

———allow deduction for uncompensated education costs incurred by certain veterans' survivors and dependents (see H.R. 5262), H8857 [7OC]

———allow employers a credit for costs of providing technical training for employees (see H.R. 5254), H8857 [7OC]

———allow State government employers to contribute to section 403(b) pension plans (see H.R. 3718), H88 [21JA]

———combine the Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits and provide a uniform definition of qualifying higher education expenses (see H.R. 4136), H2152 [2AP]

———expand deduction for college tuition expenses to include expenses for books (see S. 2797), S9220 [14SE]

———expand list of entities eligible to establish and maintain certain qualified tuition programs (see S. 2223), S2995 [23MR]

———expand the Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits (see S. 2087), S1286 [12FE]

———expand the Hope Scholarship Credit (see H.R. 4912), H6701 [22JY]

———extend and expand the deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 4091), H1790 [31MR]

———permanently extend deduction for college tuition expenses (see S. 2995), S11496 [18NO]

———permanently increase the maximum annual contribution allowed to be made to Coverdell education savings accounts and provide deduction for contributions to education savings accounts (see S. 2972), S10986 [9OC]

———provide a tax credit for college textbook costs (see H.R. 4243), H2483 [28AP]

———provide a tax credit to businesses whose employees teach at community colleges (see H.R. 4983), H6704 [22JY]

———provide employers a double deduction of certain employee training expenses (see H.R. 5366), H9745 [16NO]

———repeal rate cuts for the top tax bracket and apply savings to the educational grant and loan programs (see S. 2423), S5472 [13MY]

———treatment of certain wages of a certified master teacher (see H.R. 4144), H2152 [2AP]

———treatment of student loan payments made by employers on behalf of employees (see H.R. 4723), H5149 [25JN]

Teacher Professional Development Institutes: provide a grant program to support establishment and operation (see S. 2538), S6997 [17JN] (see H.R. 4784), H5401 [8JY]

Teachers: enhance teacher training and preparation programs (see S. 2335), S4300 [22AP]

———increase student loan forgiveness to highly-qualified teachers in mathematics, science, and special education, and for reading specialists (see H.R. 4410), H3437 (see H.R. 4410), H3537 [20MY]

———reduce certain special allowance payments and provide additional teacher loan forgiveness on Federal student loans (see H.R. 5186), H7944 [30SE]

Territories: allow U.S. nationals to attend military service academies and receive ROTC scholarships on the condition that the individual naturalize before graduation (see H.R. 3928), H1010 [10MR] (see H.R. 4532), H3872 [9JN]

Tidmarsh, David S.: E.W. Scripps Co., National Spelling Bee champion (see H. Res. 684), H4647 [21JN]

Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum: commend the Aero Squad After School Program and other youth aviation programs that expose minorities to the field of civil aviation (see H. Con. Res. 532), H11057 [7DE]

U.S. Air Force Academy: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 386), H1116 [16MR]

UNESCO: U.S. membership (see H. Con. Res. 443), H3780 [3JN]

United Negro College Fund, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 792), H7442 [22SE]

Universal Service Administration Co.: exempt from Antideficiency Act accounting rules to improve administration of, and prevent increases in, contributions to the Universal Service Fund (see S. 2994), S11429 [17NO] (see H.R. 5420), H10232 [20NO]

Veterans: encourage States to establish programs to award high school diplomas to veterans who left school to serve in the Armed Forces during a time of war (see H. Res. 721), H5908 [15JY]

———extend and enhance benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill and improve housing benefits (see S. 2534), S6881 [16JN]

———improve and enhance education, housing, employment, medical, and other benefits and improve and extend certain authorities relative to the administration of benefits (see S. 2486), S6274 [1JN]

———provide for payment of stipends to veterans who pursue doctoral degrees in science or technology (see H.R. 5023), H6755 [7SE]

Vocational and Technical Education Act: strengthen and improve programs (see S. 2650), S8030 [13JY] (see S. 2686), S8423 [19JY] (see H.R. 4496), H3780 [3JN]

Wojtanik, Andrew: National Geographic Bee winner (see H. Res. 804), H7735 [28SE] (see H. Res. 815), H8038 [4OC]

Women: encourage young women to pursue careers and higher education degrees in mathematics, science, engineering, and technology (see H.R. 4765), H5195 [6JY]

———increase awareness and education about heart disease among women (see H. Res. 522), H434 [10FE]

———provide for educational activities and research relative to women's pelvic floor health through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and NIH (see H.R. 4979), H6704 [22JY]

World Year of Physics: support goals and ideals (see S. Con. Res. 121), S7828 [8JY]

Biographies

Broad, Eli, S6458 [3JN]

Conference reports

Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act (H.R. 1350), H9895-H9959 [17NO]

Cost Estimates

Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity (IMPACT) Act (S. 1172): CBO, S3094 [24MR]

Essays

Good Citizenship Is Important in Elmhurst Because . . .: Becca Kern, E1168 [18JN]

Grocery Shopping Starts on Hoosier Farms: Elizabeth A. Mercer, S3210 [26MR]

———Eric Webb, S3210 [26MR]

My Hero: Rebecca Sadler, S8642 [22JY]

Passion for Education: Erin Smalley, S4155 [20AP]

Purple Loosestrife—A Beautiful Killer: Alyn Kiel, E28 [21JA]

Explanations

Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act (S. 2486), S10884-S10891 [8OC]

Factsheets

Training Requirements for Optometrists and Ophthalmologists, E2097 [20NO]

Letters

Applicability of laws preventing governmental discrimination against health care entities who refuse to perform abortions or make referrals regarding abortion services: several Senators, S11722 [20NO]

California Missions Preservation Act: Barry W. Lynn, Americans United for Separation of Church and State (organization), H9832 [17NO]

Community-Based Health Care Retraining Act: Francisco Sanchez, Wisconsin Association of Job Training Executives, S10707 [7OC]

———Fred Schnook, Concentrated Employment Program, Inc., and Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board, Inc., S10707 [7OC]

———Hal Daub, American Health Care Association, S10707 [7OC]

———J. Michael Zelley and Jeffrey Howe, National Association of Workforce Boards, S10706 [7OC]

———Robert T. Borremans, Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board, S10707 [7OC]

Dept. of Education participation in the National Children's Study: Christina Metzler, American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc., S5346 [12MY]

———Deborah A. Ziegler, Council for Exceptional Children, S5346 [12MY]

———E. Clarke Ross, Children & Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (organization), S5347 [12MY]

———William F. Davis and Nathan Diament, Coalition for Equity in Special Education, S5346 [12MY]

Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program Trust Fund Enhancement Act: Henry A. Kissinger, H5159 [6JY]

FDA authority to regulate tobacco products: Andrew Carter, Ohio Children's Hospital Association, S10936 [9OC], S11022 [10OC]

———John F. Scruggs, Altria Group, Inc., S11207 [11OC]

———John L. Kirkwood, American Lung Association, S10936 [9OC], S11023 [10OC]

———M. Cass Wheeler, American Heart Association, S10937 [9OC], S11023 [10OC]

———Matthew L. Myers, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (organization), S10937 [9OC], S11022 [10OC]

———several individuals, S10939, S10940 [9OC]

———Sharon I.S. Rounds, American Thoracic Society, S10936 [9OC], S11023 [10OC]

———Steven C. Parrish, Altria Group, Inc., S11207 [11OC]

Honor individuals who are mentors and support efforts to recruit more mentors: Darryl A. Beehler, American Osteopathic Association, H45 [21JA]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding: Carolyn Wright, S5406 [13MY]

———Cathie Davis, S5406 [13MY]

———Denice Cronin, S5406 [13MY]

———Lyssa Bookman, S5405 [13MY]

Maintenance funding for public roads used by schoolbuses serving the Navajo Nation reservation: Ben Chavez, Gallup-McKinley County, NM, Public Schools, S1252 [12FE]

———Jesse Thompson, Navajo County, AZ, Board of Supervisors, S1251 [12FE]

———Julius Young II, Kayenta, AZ, Unified School District, S1251 [12FE]

———Karen S. White, Gallup-McKinley County, NM, Public Schools, S1251 [12FE]

———Tom M. White, Jr., Apache County, AZ, Board of Supervisors, S1250 [12FE]

———Tony Atkinson, San Juan County, NM, County Manager, S1251 [12FE]

———Ty Lewis, Manuel Morgan, and Lynn H. Stevens, San Juan County, UT, Commission, S1250 [12FE]

McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program funding: several Representatives, H102 [27JA], H5486 [12JY]

National Great Black Americans Commemoration Act: Representative Pombo, Committee on Resources (House), H3564 [1JN]

———Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H3564 [1JN]

Provide FDA with certain authority to regulate tobacco products: Allison R. Shulman, National Association of Convenience Stores, S8175 [15JY]

———American Conservative Union, S8175 [15JY]

———Association of National Advertisers, American Association of Advertising Agencies, and American Advertising Federation, S8175 [15JY]

———Scott Ramminger, American Wholesale Marketers Association, S8177 [15JY]

Research Review Act: Representative Barton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), E2007 [16NO]

———Representative Thomas, Committee on Ways and Means (House), E2007 [16NO]

Scheduling substances under the Controlled Substances Act: Karen P. Tandy, DEA, S10609 [6OC]

Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: Timothy P. Shriver, Special Olympics (organization), H8314 [6OC]

Tribal colleges and universities funding: Loretta De Long, S5037 [7MY]

Tribute to Ohio's 21st Century Community Learning Centers: several members of the Ohio congressional delegation, E302 [4MR]

Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act: Al Mansell, National Association of Realtors, E1992 [16NO]

———Representative Christopher H. Smith, Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House), H9766 [17NO]

———Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H9766 [17NO]

Lists

Congressional Certificate of Merit award recipients, E947 [21MY]

Educational honors and Future Farmers of America titles won by Julian Smith, E1880 [11OC]

50 ways Pennsylvania State University has shaped the world, E1317 [8JY]

Indiana Eighth Grade Youth Essay Contest winners, S3210 [26MR]

LeGrand Smith Scholarship finalists, E760 [5MY]

Minnesota's favorite teacher honorees, S10359-S10361 [4OC], S10428 [5OC], S10561-S10563 [6OC], S10690 [7OC], S10831-S10835 [8OC], S10984 [9OC]

New Hampshire Excellence in Education Award recipients, S6269 [1JN]

New Jersey 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E241 [26FE]

Organizations supporting S. 2491, Allied Health Reinvestment Act, S6360 [2JN]

Professional accomplishments of Nancy Salisbury, E1953 [11OC]

STOP Stroke Act Coalition, H3895 [14JN]

Supporters of DeWine/Kennedy amendment to H.R. 4520, Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act, to provide the FDA with certain authority to regulate tobacco products, S8177 [15JY]

Williamstown, NJ, Middle School Principal's Award recipients, E1413 [19JY]

Motions

Armed Forces: ensure access to Senior ROTC units and military recruiters at institutions of higher education (H.R. 3966), H1710 [30MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (S. 1248), S5345 [12MY]

Obituaries

Hudson-Edwards, Aunita T., H6680 [22JY]

Papers

Midwestern Press Reaction to the 1954 ``Brown'' Decision: Philip A. Grant, Jr., E1193 [21JN]

Role of Former Speaker of the House Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr., in the Development of C-SPAN, H1084 [16MR]

Petitions and memorials

Navajo Nation, Fort Defiance, AZ, Chapter: maintenance funding for public roads used by schoolbuses serving the Navajo Nation reservation, S1251 [12FE]

Navajo Nation, Rock Springs, NM, Chapter: maintenance funding for public roads used by schoolbuses serving the Navajo Nation reservation, S1252 [12FE]

Poems

``American Soldiers,'' Brianne Brennan, E1007 [2JN]

``Freedom on Your Shoulders,'' Cynthia Casebere, E1007 [2JN]

``I Never Saw Your Face Before,'' Karen Schoenfeld, E1030 [4JN]

``I'll Walk Beside You,'' Colleen Beatty, E1007 [2JN]

``Memorial Memories,'' Shaleen Spuglio, E1007 [2JN]

``My Daddy Was a Sailor,'' Jessyca Allen, E1006 [2JN]

``One Lonely Star,'' Chrissy Stief, E1007 [2JN]

``Ordinary People,'' Kim Leszak, E1006 [2JN]

``Our Protectors,'' Adrienne Showalter, E1007 [2JN]

``Our Suns,'' Sara Rothemel, E1006 [2JN]

``Paying With Your Life,'' Michael Williams, S8225 [15JY]

``Shadina's Price,'' Starlyn Robinson, S8225 [15JY]

``Soldier,'' Chris Gross, E1006 [2JN]

``War,'' Meaghan Shinkle, E1007 [2JN]

``Warrior,'' David Benner, E1007 [2JN]

``Why They Fight,'' Jeanne Fasello, E1007 [2JN]

``With Every Step,'' Tabatha Sabatino, E1006 [2JN]

Proclamations

Ohio University Anniversary: Representative Ney, E269 [2MR]

Tribute to McKinley L. Burnett: Bill Graves, Governor of Kansas (1997), E1178 [18JN]

———Shawnee County, KS, Board of County Commissioners, E1177 [18JN]

Proposals

Equal Educational Opportunity Act: Constitution Education Engagement Project, E1454 [21JY]

Remarks in House

Adelstone, Louise: Spirit of Women Award recipient, E100 [3FE]

Adkin, Clare, Jr.: National Council on Economic Education National Teaching Award finalist, E717 [30AP]

Adult Education Week: observance, E369 [16MR]

Afghanistan: allocation of foreign aid, H3601 [1JN]

Agha-Jaffar, Tamara: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Kansas Professor of the Year award recipient, E2064 [18NO]

AID: Cooperative Association of States for Scholarships program funding, E1448 [21JY]

Alajar, Gredia Grecia: Experience Works, Inc., Nevada Outstanding Older Worker award recipient, E1806 [6OC]

Alamosa, CO: tribute to Alamosa High School Advanced Placement American Government class, E508 [2AP]

Albuquerque, NM: tribute to Highland High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E1723 [29SE]

Allison Park, PA: tribute to Hampton High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E554 [20AP]

American Heart Association: tribute to ``Go Red for Women'' campaign to raise awareness about heart disease among women, E88 [3FE], E176 [12FE]

American Indian Education Foundation: redesignate as the National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education (H.R. 3504), H3922, H3923 [14JN]

American Legacy Foundation: anniversary, E485 [30MR], E495 [31MR]

American Lung Association: anniversary, E806 [11MY], E892, E903 [18MY], E1011 [2JN]

Annandale, VA: anniversary of Annandale High School, E971 [1JN]

Anniston, AL: anniversary of Donoho School, E669 [27AP]

Appropriations: require matching of funds spent for Iraq reconstruction efforts be spent for domestic priorities, H2243 [21AP]

Armed Forces: ensure access to Senior ROTC units and military recruiters at institutions of higher education (H.R. 3966), H1702-H1712 [30MR]

———ensure access to Senior ROTC units and military recruiters at institutions of higher education (H.R. 3966), amendment process, H1567 [25MR]

———ensure access to Senior ROTC units and military recruiters at institutions of higher education (H.R. 3966), consideration (H. Res. 580), H1695-H1701 [30MR]

———ensure access to Senior ROTC units and military recruiters at institutions of higher education (H.R. 3966), motion to recommit, H1710, H1711 [30MR]

———entitle educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill for members of the Selected Reserve who aggregate a certain amount of active duty service (H.R. 4367), E859 [14MY]

———improve educational benefits for members of the Selected Reserve (H.R. 5239), E1843 [8OC]

———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 (H.R. 1713), H2768 [11MY]

———increase rates of educational assistance for members of the Selected Reserve (H.R. 4188), E586 [21AP]

———military education exchanges between senior officers and officials of the U.S. and the Republic of China, H3429-H3431 [20MY]

———modernization of training and leadership program curriculum funding, H9007 [8OC]

Arts Advocacy Day: observance, E497 [31MR]

Arvada, CO: Freemont Elementary School named finalist in 21st Century School of Distinction Award Technology Implementation category, E761 [5MY]

Association of Former Members of Congress: status of Congress to Campus Program, H2270, H2271 [22AP]

Aurora, CO: tribute to Smoky Hill High School Science Bowl team, E890 [18MY]

Australia: tribute to legislative intern exchange program with U.S., E115 [4FE]

Baltimore, MD: authorize assistance for the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center (S. 1233), H3563-H3565 [1JN], E1068 [8JN], E1230 [24JN]

Baricz, Carla: National History Day contest winner, E1306 [7JY]

Bayonne, NJ: anniversary of St. Mary, Star of the Sea School, E1751 [30SE]

Bellmawr, NJ: tribute to Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School National Junior Honor Society inductees, E1324 [8JY]

Bethesda, MD: Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School recipient of GRAMMY Signature School award, E882 [17MY]

Bethune-Cookman College: anniversary, E1756 [30SE]

Black History Month: observance, E235 [25FE]

Blanco, Virgil: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1388 [15JY]

Brecksville, OH: tribute to Cuyahoga Valley Career Center expansion, E2014 [17NO]

Briggs, Billie: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient for Texas, E732 [4MY]

Bristol Community College: tribute, E651 [27AP]

Budget: allocation of funds, H3716, H3717 [2JN]

———evaluation of Bush administration proposals, H1057-H1063 [11MR]

Burdick, Renee E.: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E809 [11MY]

Burr Ridge, IL: tribute to retiring teachers, E837 [12MY]

Bush, President: evaluation of administration, H2169 [20AP], H2227 [21AP], H2522-H2524 [4MY], H2553 [5MY], H2661 [6MY], H5466 [9JY], H5542, H5636-H5642 [13JY], H6123, H6124 [20JY]

———impact of economic policies on Texas, H4897 [24JN]

Calhoun, MO: tribute to Calhoun High School marching band, E424 [23MR]

California: anniversary of Redwoods Community College District, E1569 [9SE]

California Future Farmers of America: construction of new headquarters near Galt, CA, E764 [5MY]

California Maritime Academy: anniversary, E1676 [22SE]

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (H.R. 1446), Senate amendment, H9828-H9835 [17NO]

California State University, San Marcos: anniversary, E1413 [19JY]

Camden County, NJ: tribute to Battle of the Books program participants, E852 [14MY]

Campaign for African American Achievement Day: observance, E791 [7MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Dorothy I. Height (H. Con. Res. 357), H406-H409 [10FE], E235 [25FE]

Capraro, Heidi: Northville, MI, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E859 [14MY]

Carnegie Mellon University: tribute to Steinbrenner Institute for Environmental Education and Research, E507 [2AP]

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument: educational center funding, H4224 [16JN]

———educational center funding and boundary adjustment (H.R. 2457), H7020, H7021 [13SE], E1641 [15SE]

Catholic Relief Services (organization): tribute to McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program funding to provide food and education services to children in Benin, H843 [4MR]

Catholic schools: tribute (H. Res. 492), H40-H44 [21JA], E75 [28JA], E80 [30JA]

Catholic Schools Week: observance, E10 [20JA], E55 [27JA]

Cecil, Bill: Michigan Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E797 [10MY]

Center for Youth Citizenship: tribute, E1553 [8SE]

Century Council (nonprofit organization): tribute to cooperation with Nickelodeon (television network) on underage drinking education program, H7738 [29SE]

Chicago, IL: anniversary of Lake View High School, E792 [7MY]

———tribute to All American Boy and Girl Award recipients, E1003 [2JN]

———tribute to Lane Tech High School Academic Decathlon team, E611 [22AP]

———tribute to Northside College Preparatory High School Academic Decathlon team, E655 [27AP]

———tribute to Schurz High School Academic Decathlon team, E647 [26AP]

———tribute to Whitney Young High School Academic Decathlon team, E582 [21AP]

Children and youth: abstinence education program funding, H6979 [9SE]

———encourage savings, promote financial literacy, and expand opportunities for young adults by establishing KIDS Accounts (H.R. 4939), E1499 [22JY]

———establish a national leadership initiative to promote and coordinate knowledge utilization in education (H.R. 4043), E453 [26MR]

———honor individuals who are mentors and support efforts to recruit more mentors (H. Res. 491), H44-H48 [21JA], E96 [3FE]

———improve graduation rates by making grants to improve adolescent literacy (H.R. 3085), H3058 [17MY]

———prevent the disruption of the education of children who change residence based on the military service of their parents (H.R. 3779), H1194 [17MR], E111 [4FE]

———recognize contributions of military-impacted schools, teachers, administration, and staff for their role in the education of military children (H. Res. 598), H2500-H2505 [4MY]

———recognize contributions of military-impacted schools, teachers, adminstration, and staff for their role in the education of military children (H. Res. 598), E739 [4MY], E742 [5MY], E789 [7MY], E804 [11MY]

Children's Development Commission (Kiddie Mac): establish (H.R. 5265), E1856 [10OC]

Christian, Wilma: Cleveland Reads (nonprofit organization) Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E634 [22AP]

Civics: recognize the importance of civic education, E1679 [22SE], E1701, E1703 [24SE], E1788 [4OC], E1933, E1935 [11OC], E2043 [18NO]

Civil rights: anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Supreme Court decision, E246 [26FE]

Clark County, NV: tribute to Clark County School District, E687 [28AP]

Cleveland, OH: tribute to Collinwood High School Hall of Fame inductees, E732 [4MY]

———tribute to International Children's Games, E1570, E1580 [9SE]

———tribute to Max S. Hayes Vocational High School Project WELD, E350 [11MR]

Cleveland Reads (nonprofit organization): tribute, E222 [25FE]

Cobb, Marcia M.: Texas Council for the Social Studies Elementary Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E1534 [8SE]

Coe, Victoria Romero: Durango, CO, Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E387 [16MR]

Colgan, Dan: Learning for Life (organization) Russell C. Hill Award recipient, E2019 [18NO]

College of New Jersey: anniversary, E1560 [8SE]

Colleges and universities: access to, and affordability of, higher education, H2528-H2535 [4MY]

———authorize grants for institutions of higher education serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans (H.R. 333), H2789 [11MY]

———improve college access and opportunity by reforming Pell Grants and student loan programs, H3233 [19MY], E755 [5MY]

———job-training grants for community colleges, E93 [3FE]

———Pell Grants and Perkins Loans funding, H2297 [22AP]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (H.R. 1684), E1663 [21SE]

———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), E1663 [21SE]

———student financial aid programs, H3184, H3185 [18MY]

———student financial aid programs funding, H1581 [25MR], H6121 [20JY]

———tribute to Energy Challenge participants, E609 [22AP]

Colmery, Harry W.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously (H. Con. Res. 257), H5162-H5166 [6JY], E1305 [7JY], E1355 [12JY]

Colorado: tribute to Udall Youth Task Force participants, E427 [23MR]

Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center: establish (H.J. Res. 57), H8100-H8104 [5OC]

Colvard, Wallace: Echo Foundation Echo Award Against Indifference recipient, E195 [24FE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 108th Congress, H4269 [16JN], H5991 [20JY]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education: convene, H7586 [28SE], E1719 [28SE], E1803 [6OC], E1933, E1935 [11OC], E2043 [18NO]

Congressional Science Competition: establish (H. Res. 604), E634 [22AP]

Connery, Micaela: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Connecticut, E987 [2JN]

Connolly, Shirley: Atherton, CA, Schools of the Sacred Heart St. Madeleine Sophie Medal recipient, E2158 [6DE]

Coppell, TX: Christ Our Savior Lutheran School participation in card-giving program to school in Beslan, Russia, E1761 [1OC]

Coppola, Brian: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Michigan Professor of the Year award recipient, E2066 [18NO]

Correctional institutions: award credit toward the service of a sentence to prisoners who participate in designated educational, vocational, treatment, assigned work, or other developmental programs (H.R. 4752), E1283 [25JN]

Council of Great City Schools: report on test scores of disadvantaged students, H1330 [23MR]

Cranbrook Educational Community (organization): anniversary, E373 [16MR]

Cranford, NJ: Cranford High School recipient of Character Education Partnership (organization) National School of Character award, E2015 [17NO]

Cranston, RI: tribute to Cranston High School West hunger drive efforts, E253 [26FE]

C-SPAN: anniversary (H. Res. 551), H1082-H1085 [16MR]

Cuba: prohibit funding to enforce regulations that restrict or eliminate participation by U.S. students in study-abroad programs, H7337-H7339 [22SE]

Curtice, Brent: Colorado Association of Secondary School Principals Colorado High School Principal of the Year award recipient, E1004 [2JN]

Cuyahoga County, OH: anniversary of Cuyahoga Special Education Service Center, E832 [12MY]

Dallas, TX: anniversary of Lake Highlands High School, E340 [11MR]

———anniversary of St. Patrick's School, E1133 [15JN]

———anniversary of University Park Elementary School, E659 [27AP]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H10-H16 [20JA], H7331, H7332, H7335, H7418-H7425 [22SE], H7449 [23SE]

Denton, TX: Calhoun Middle School participation in card-giving program to school in Beslan, Russia, E1763 [1OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program funding, E378 [16MR]

———McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program funding, H101 [27JA], H254 [3FE], H400 [10FE], H843 [4MR], H1040 [11MR], H1279 [18MR], H5485 [12JY], H5918 [19JY]

Dept. of Commerce: make Virginia Key, FL, property under administrative jurisdiction of NOAA available to the University of Miami for a marine life science center (H.R. 4027), H7021, H7022 [13SE]

Dept. of Defense: improvement of local schools funding to help students in military families, H9007 [8OC]

Dept. of Education: combat waste, fraud, and abuse in Pell Grants, H3696 [2JN]

———educational reform and improvement block grants funding through reductions in tax cuts, H6849, H6850 [8SE]

———educational reform and improvement block grants funding through reductions in the Even Start Program, H6849, H6850 [8SE]

———make formula grants to States to ensure access to high-quality, voluntary preschool education (H.R. 5084), E1644 [15SE]

———make grants to States to establish screening programs for certain children to prevent reading failure (H.R. 4261), E736 [4MY]

———provide grants to establish sustainability centers to develop and implement integrated environmental, economic, and social programs at institutions of higher education (H.R. 4664), E1228 [24JN]

———tribute to Upward Bound college preparation program, E1050 [4JN]

Dept. of HHS: give grant preference to States that require schools to allow students to self-administer medication for asthma or anaphylaxis (H.R. 2023), H2630 [5MY], H8074-H8079 [5OC], E748 [5MY]

———prohibit funds for National Institute of Mental Health study of college students dorm rooms, web pages, and what makes a meaningful day, H6947-H6951 [9SE]

———reauthorize Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Payment Program (H.R. 4578), H8254 [6OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Hispanic-serving institutions funding for first responder training, H4514-H4516 [18JN], E1192 [21JN]

Dept. of HUD: insure mortgages for acquisition, construction, or substantial rehabilitation of child care and development facilities (H.R. 5265), E1856 [10OC]

Dept. of Justice: ex-offender reentry programs funding, H5276, H5277 [7JY]

Dept. of Labor: National Veterans' Employment and Training Services Institute funding to educate employers about National Guard and Reserves employment and reemployment rights, H6821 [8SE]

Dept. of the Interior: assist in construction and occupy portion of University of New Mexico Hibben Center for Archaeological Research (H.R. 3258), H7669 [28SE]

———assist in construction and occupy portion of University of New Mexico Hibben Center for Archaeological Research (S. 643), H7670 [28SE]

———conduct special resource study of sites associated with Cesar E. Chavez and the farm labor movement to determine appropriate methods for their preservation and interpretation (H.R. 1034), E495 [31MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve educational assistance programs for apprenticeship or other on-job training (H.R. 1716), H2766 [11MY]

Developing countries: recognize importance of local capacity building to create sustainable, long-term international development (H. Res. 863), E2096 [20NO]

Disabled: provide assistance to Special Olympics to support expansion and development of education programs and a Healthy Athletes Program (H.R. 5131), H8311-H8314 [6OC], E1874 [11OC]

Discovery Communications, Inc.: tribute to Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalists, E1931 [11OC]

Diseases: fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (H.R. 4595), E1143 [16JN], E1152 [18JN]

———increase awareness and education about hepatitis C (H. Res. 633), E778 [6MY]

District of Columbia: improve the administration of pension benefit payments to teachers, police officers, and firefighters (H.R. 4657), H7705-H7707 [28SE]

———tribue to Ballou High School marching band, E2173 [7DE]

———tribute to Washington Scholarship Fund, E1871 [11OC]

District of Columbia College Access Act: permanently authorize the public school and private school tuition assistance programs, H8208 [6OC]

———permanently authorize the public school and private school tuition assistance programs (H.R. 4012), H5781-H5783 [14JY], H10914, H10915 [6DE]

Dix Hills, NY: tribute to Half Hollow Hills East High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E865 [14MY]

Doetch, Tami: Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind American Star of Teaching award recipient, E1697 [24SE]

Dow, Shea S.: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E948 [21MY]

Drug abuse: national drug control policy, H76-H82 [21JA], H772-H778 [3MR], H2048-H2054 [1AP], H5227, H5228 [7JY]

Drugs: clarify definition of anabolic steroids and provide for research and education activities relative to steroids (S. 2195), H9010 [8OC]

Dunar, Courtney: Toshiba America, Inc., and National Science Teachers Association International Science Competition finalist, E1025 [3JN]

Dunham, Celia: Colorado State Board of Education Teacher of the Year award nominee, E2109 [20NO]

Dunham, Katherine: tribute (H. Con. Res. 62), H3920, H3921 [14JN], E1127 [15JN]

Eagleson, Joan: Atherton, CA, Schools of the Sacred Heart St. Madeleine Sophie Medal recipient, E2162 [6DE]

East Brunswick, NJ: tribute to East Brunswick High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E365 [12MR]

East Orange, NJ: tribute to John Howard, Jr., School Quest Program Problem Solving Team, E933 [21MY]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H907 [9MR], H3609, H3711-H3717 [2JN], H4635-H4638 [21JN]

Edinburg, TX: Edinburg North High School recipient of College Board (organization) Inspiration Award, E571 [20AP]

Education: recognize the importance of civic education, E1933, E1935 [11OC]

Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program Trust Fund: authorize additional appropriations (H.R. 2121), H5158 [6JY]

Eisinger, Linda: Missouri Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1801 [6OC]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend the poverty threshold calculation provisions used to determine school district eligibility for certain Title I funds, H6852 [8SE]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2107), H10021 [19NO]

Elizabeth City State University: tribute, H531 [24FE]

Ellington, Duke: honor life and work, recognize anniversary of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, and support the annual Duke Ellington Jazz Festival (H. Con. Res. 501), H7806-H7808 [29SE], E1775 [1OC]

Ellison, Lisa Herman: National Council on Economic Education and NASDAQ National Teaching Award finalist, E725 [4MY]

Elmhurst, IL: tribute to fundraising event for the Armed Forces Children's Education Fund, E18 [21JA]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (H.R. 997), E909 [19MY]

Estes, Gwen: Gandhi, King, Ikeda Award recipient, E99 [3FE]

Ethnic groups: impact of multiculturalism on society, H7569-H7571 [23SE]

Euless, TX: Wilshire Elementary School participation in card-giving program to school in Beslan, Russia, E1763 [1OC]

FAA: Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative Program funding, H7134, H7135 [14SE]

Families and domestic relations: assessment of options for parental choice in education system, H1310-H1317 [18MR]

———establish programs using public, private, and faith-based organizations to recruit and train foster and adoptive parents and provide support services to foster families (H.R. 4431), E2126 [20NO]

Farmworker Housing Developement Corp.: tribute, E1811 [6OC]

FDA: provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products, H7582 [28SE]

Federal aid programs: Pell Grants funding, H1581 [25MR]

———prevent abuse of special allowance subsidies under the Federal Family Education Loan Program (H.R. 5113), H8323 [6OC], E1667 [21SE], E1730 [29SE]

Federal employes: eliminate Federal payments for college degrees from unaccredited institutions, H3698 [2JN]

Federal Youth Development Council: establish (H.R. 4703), H5073 [25JN]

Federal-State relations: effects of Federal mandates, H1314 [18MR]

Feldman, Sandra: tribute (H. Res. 714), H5944-H5947 [19JY]

Festival of Children Foundation, Inc.: tribute (H. Res. 759), H7802-H7804 [29SE]

Financial institutions: expand loan forgiveness and loan cancellation programs for teachers and nurses (H.R. 934), E737 [4MY]

Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 578), H2388-H2392 [27AP], E459 [26MR], E742 [5MY]

Folsom, PA: tribute to Ridley High School students for poems honoring Memorial Day, E1006 [2JN]

Foreign countries: express that student travel is a vital component of the educational process (H. Con. Res. 131), H8328 [6OC]

Forest Service: ensure that dependents of employees stationed in Puerto Rico receive a high-quality elementary and secondary education (H.R. 5042), H8138 [5OC]

Fort Lauderdale, FL: tribute to Pine Crest School Mothers' Club, E777 [6MY]

Friends of the Children (organization): funding (H.R. 4592), E1137 [16JN]

Friends of the Des Plaines Public Library (organization): anniversary, E564 [20AP]

Fruita, CO: tribute to Fruita Monument High School, E207 [24FE]

Funding, H1502, H1503, H1505, H1534, H1552 [25MR], H2494 [4MY], H3708 [2JN], H6813, H6814 [8SE], H6978 [9SE], H10091, H10190 [20NO], E261 [26FE], E734 [4MY]

Furmanick, Elizabeth: National Catholic Education Association Principal of the Year Award for Dade, Broward, and Monroe Counties, FL, E2063 [18NO]

Gale, Michael: U.S.-Ireland Alliance George J. Mitchell Scholarship recipient, H39 [21JA]

Galloway, Rebecca: Reading Is Fundamental, Inc., National Poster Contest winner, E790 [7MY]

General Atomics (business): tribute for participation in the Science and Technology Education Partnership (STEP), E1894 [11OC]

Georgetown University: anniversary of the Liberal Studies Degree Program, E1883 [11OC]

Girls, Inc.: anniversary, E1208 [22JN]

Gloucester City, NJ: tribute to Mary Ethel Costello School Open Access Learning Center, E1924 [11OC]

Glynn, Dale: Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals Michigan High School Principal of the Year award recipient, E1788 [4OC]

Grand Rapids, MI: anniversary of Public Museum, E2178 [7DE]

Greenville, SC: tribute to Bob Jones Academy mock trial team, E814 [11MY]

Greenwood Village, CO: tribute to Cherry Creek High School Distributive Education Club of America teams, E1480 [22JY]

Greiner, Meg: Phi Delta Kappa International (organization) Oregon State Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1680 [22SE]

Guliuzza, Frank, III: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Utah Professor of the Year award recipient, E111 [4FE]

Hammond, IN: tribute to Hammond Council PTA's Founders' Day, E135 [10FE]

Hampton, VA: tribute to Hampton High School football team, E1965 [11OC]

Harlingen, TX: tribute to Set a Good Example Contest, E1080 [9JN]

Harvest, AL: tribute to Sparkman High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E801 [11MY]

Haskell Indian Nations University: funding, E1216 [23JN]

Health: expand access to preventive health care services and education programs that reduce unintended pregnancy, infection with sexually transmitted disease, and number of abortions (H.R. 4192), E580 [21AP]

———expand applicability of laws preventing governmental discrimination against health care entities who refuse to perform abortions or make referrals regarding abortion services, H10089-H10096, H10203 [20NO], H10904, H10919 [6DE], E2139 [24NO], E2159 [6DE], E2167 [7DE]

———expand applicability of laws preventing governmental discrimination against health care entities who refuse to perform or provide training in performing abortions, H6816, H6817 [8SE], H6978 [9SE]

———promote organ donation (H.R. 3926), H1335-H1339 [23MR], E439, E447 [24MR]

———prostate cancer research and early detection funding, E2195 [7DE]

———provide prostate cancer patients with meaningful access to information on treatment options (H. Con. Res. 405), E1260 [25JN]

———provide prostate cancer patients with meaningful access to information on treatment options (H. Res. 669), H3896, H3897 [14JN]

———strengthen programs for stroke education, prevention, and treatment (H.R. 3658), H3893-H3896 [14JN], E1116 [15JN], E1135 [16JN]

Health care facilities: modify determination of the amount of payments for indirect expenses associated with operating approved graduate medical residency training programs at children's hospitals (H.R. 5204), H8253-H8255 [6OC]

Height, Dorothy I.: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, H2047 [1AP]

Hempstead, NY: tribute to Hempstead Union Free School District Early Childhood Center, E131 [10FE]

Henderson, NV: tribute to Taylor Elementary School, E193 [24FE]

Higher Education Act: ensure graduate opportunities in postsecondary education (H.R. 4411), H3607, H3638-H3642, H3706, H3708 [2JN], E1048 [4JN]

———extend (H.R. 5185), H8317-H8319 [6OC]

———reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (H.R. 2211), H8323 [6OC]

———reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (H.R. 4409), H3628-H3638, H3706 [2JN], E1034, E1048 [4JN]

Highland Park, MI: tribute to Henry Ford Trade School, E1674 [22SE]

Highlands Ranch, CO: tribute to Highlands Ranch High School Distributive Education Club of America team, E1480 [22JY]

Hispanic Americans: impact of Bush administration economic policies, E1111 [14JN]

History: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics (H.R. 5360), H10023, H10024 [19NO]

Holderman, Alexandra: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Indiana, E484 [30MR]

Horosko, Michael J.: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E811 [11MY]

House of Representatives: 30-Something Caucus efforts to involve young adults in government, H2525, H2528-H2535 [4MY], H2805-H2809 [11MY], H3180-H3185 [18MY], H3955-H3960 [14JN], H4746, H4752 [22JN], H5186, H5187 [6JY], H5899-H5901 [15JY], H6118-H6124 [20JY]

Houston, TX: prohibit funding for construction of Gregory Lincoln Education Center to protect historic African American cemetery, H4459 [17JN]

Howard, Clarisa F.: SBA National 8(a) Graduate of the Year award recipient, E1629 [15SE]

Huebner, Timothy: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Tennessee Professor of the Year award recipient, E2068 [18NO]

Hunger: efforts to reduce hunger, H101 [27JA], H1279 [18MR]

Huntsville, AL: anniversary of Huntsville High School, E1534 [8SE]

IBM Corp.: investment in employee training and education, H3709 [2JN], H3724 [3JN]

Immigration: effects of multiculturalism and immigration on U.S. culture, H2062-H2064 [1AP], H3065-H3071 [17MY], H3952-H3955 [14JN], H4159-H4164 [15JN]

———make exemptions to limits on H-1B visas for temporary skilled workers, H10196 [20NO]

———national policy, H2144-H2149 [2AP], H3065-H3071 [17MY], H3952-H3955 [14JN], H4159-H4164 [15JN], H4752-H4758 [22JN], H5959-H5964 [19JY], E786 [7MY], E909 [19MY], E1064 [8JN], E1101 [14JN]

Incline Village, NV: tribute to Incline High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E692 [28AP]

Indiana: tribute to Indiana State Teachers Association Crystal Apple Award recipients, E730 [4MY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: allow preference in distribution of grants to agencies and organizations that provide training to regular education personnel to meet needs of disabled children (H.R. 5258), E1853 [10OC]

———authorize States, in the event of inadequate Federal funding, to waive certain requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (H.R. 3975), H1096 [16MR]

———funding, H422 [10FE]

———provide that State or local education agencies may be awarded attorney's fees in special education court cases deemed frivolous or unreasonable by the court, H10021 [19NO]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), conference report, H10010-H10022 [19NO], E2103, E2126, E2129 [20NO], E2183 [7DE]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 858), H10006-H10010 [19NO]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 524), H10022 [19NO]

Indonesia: investigation of attack outside Tembagapura on staff of International School in West Papua, E379 [16MR]

———make international military education and training program funding contingent on cooperation with U.S. efforts to combat terrorism and investigate terrorist attacks, E379 [16MR]

Information services: require the annual poverty estimate, and the National Assessment of Educational Progress, to be subject to certain guidance on the release of information to the public (H.R. 4969), E1508 [22JY]

Intelligence services: provide for enhanced language education and training for members of the intelligence community, H4772, H4830 [23JN]

Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program: extend (H.R. 2655), H10218 [20NO]

Ironbound Community Corp.: tribute, E2174 [7DE]

Irving, TX: MacArthur High School recipient of Intel/Scholastic Twenty-First Century Schools of Distinction Award, E1284 [25JN]

Irwin, Sybille: Fair Oaks, CA, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E985 [2JN]

Jackson, MI: anniversary of Jackson High School Black History Tour Group, E4 [20JA]

———anniversary of Northwest Community School District, E1708 [24SE]

Junior Achievement of New York, Inc.: anniversary, E1980 [16NO]

Junkin, Janet: Colorado Teacher of the Year finalist, E15 [20JA]

Kansas City, MO: dedication of Blue River Community College Campus Center Building, E1590 [10SE]

Kaw, Autar Krishen: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Florida Professor of the Year award recipient, E2087 [20NO]

Keating, Tom: Minnesota Teacher of the Year award recipient, E824 [12MY]

Kelsch, Joan: Boyertown Area Times (publication) and Boyertown Jaycees Educator of the Year award recipient, E558 [20AP]

Kentucky: tribute to Regional Academic All-Star Team nominees from the Pennyroyal region, E427 [23MR]

Kids Love a Mystery (organization): tribute (H. Con. Res. 373), H892, H893 [9MR]

Kiel, Alyn: Great Lakes Sea Grant Network and Muskegon (MI) Chronicle essay contest award recipient, E27 [21JA]

Kit Carson, CO: Kit Carson Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1678 [22SE]

Klenk, Kristin: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E444 [24MR]

Kohl, Mark: Wisconsin Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1653 [17SE]

Koroluck, Dale: Dept. of Education President's Award for Educational Excellence recipient, E1363 [14JY]

LaCrosse, WI: tribute to LaCrossroads School participation in the Veterans History Project, E1030 [4JN]

Lake Fenton, MI: dedication of Lake Fenton High School, E1546 [8SE]

Lawrence, KS: anniversary of Lawrence Public Library, E301 [4MR]

Leddy-Green, Rosanna M.: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E566 [20AP]

LeGrand Smith Scholarship: tribute to finalists, E760 [5MY]

Lehmann, Clyde: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient for Texas, E772 [6MY]

Leonard, Dayna: Black Canyon Boys' and Girls' Club Youth of the Year award recipient, E750 [5MY]

Lewisville, TX: Lewisville High School participation in card-giving program to school in Beslan, Russia, E1769 [1OC]

———Lewisville School Board designated a Texas Association of School Administrators' Texas Honor School Board, E1600 [13SE]

———Lewisville School Board designated Texas Association of School Administrators' Texas Honor School Board, E1684 [22SE]

———Rockbrook Elementary School participation in card-giving program to school in Beslan, Russia, E1768 [1OC]

———Sanger Middle School participation in card-giving program to school in Beslan, Russia, E1770 [1OC]

Liberty, MO: tribue to Liberty Safe School Task Force, E2029 [18NO]

Library of Congress: celebration of anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision, E833 [12MY]

LINC TELACU Education Foundation: observance of LINC TELACU Scholars Day, E967 [1JN]

Lincoln University of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: anniversary, E610 [22AP]

Linden, MI: dedication of Lake Fenton High School, E1911 [11OC]

Litsey, Olivia: Toshiba America, Inc., and National Science Teachers Association International Science Competition finalist, E1025 [3JN]

Local government: include hold-harmless provisions for local educational agencies that no longer meet the minimum eligibility criteria for targeted and finance incentive grants (H.R. 5092), E1646 [15SE]

Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of John Thomas Dye School, E29 [21JA]

Losinski, Tyler W.: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E951 [21MY]

Louisiana State University at Eunice: tribute, E175 [12FE]

Lucey, Heather: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E949 [21MY]

Ludwick, Bobby Jo: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E948 [21MY]

Lunn, Jim: Colorado Music Educators Hall of Fame inductee, E279 [2MR]

Macomb Community College: anniversary, E1881 [11OC]

Manlius, NY: tribute to Fayetteville-Manlius High School Science Olympiad team, E1001 [2JN], E1031 [4JN]

Manthei, Brandon: Nevada TAR WARS anti-smoking campaign poster contest winner, E1552 [8SE]

Mason-Corlett, Cynthia: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient for Colorado, E731 [4MY]

Mayol, Monica: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Puerto Rico, E724 [4MY]

Mazzino, Chris: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient for Pennsylvania, E783 [6MY]

McCarrell, Kelli: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E947 [21MY]

McGraw-Hill Cos.: tribute to Harold W. McGraw, Jr., Prize in Education recipients, E1715 [28SE], E1734 [29SE]

McLeod, Cameron: Fair Oaks, CA, Team Teacher of the Year award recipient, E984 [2JN]

McNeal, Bill: American Association of School Administrators National School Superintendent of the Year award recipient, H577 [25FE], E230 [25FE], E245 [26FE]

Mellor, Kathleen: Council of Chief State School Officers National Teacher of the Year award recipient, E579 [21AP]

Mental health: prohibit funds to create or implement a new screening program, H6943, H6944 [9SE]

———protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school (H.R. 1170), H6875 [8SE]

Merced, CA: tribute to Valley Community School, H2235 [21AP]

Merrillville, IN: tribute to National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium and Ivy Tech State College-Northwest for efforts at the National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Odyssey event, E321 [9MR]

Michigan: tribute to Oakland Literacy Council, E1549 [8SE]

Michigan State University: tribute to debate team, E680 [28AP]

Middle Tennessee State University: anniversary of Homer Pittard Campus School, E56 [27JA]

Miller, Melissa: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient for Arkansas, H2663 [6MY]

Milwaukee, WI: Clement J. Zablocki Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1800 [6OC], E2055 [18NO]

Mitchell, Eddie: Ciba Specialty Chemicals Exemplary High School Principal Award recipient, E389 [17MR]

Mobile, AL: anniversary of Leinkauf Elementary School, E558 [20AP]

Molloy, David S., Jr.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Rhode Island Professor of the Year award recipient, E2062 [18NO]

Montgomery County, MD: tribute to Scholastic Apptitude Test (SAT) scoring for public schools, E1586 [10SE]

Munoz-Velazquez, Laura: League of United and Latin American Citizens Woman of the Year award recipient, E2037 [18NO]

Murray, Anne Cisle: Boys Hope Girls Hope of Illinois (organization) Joseph S. Kearney Heart of Gold Award recipient, E192 [24FE]

Naperville, IL: Neuqua Valley High School recipient of GRAMMY Signature School award, E938 [21MY]

NASA: reconsideration of Hubble Space Telescope future service missions relative to scientific research and education, H2167 [20AP]

———reevaluate decision to terminate Hubble Space Telescope operations, H804 [3MR]

———tribute to Hubble Space Telescope for extraordinary contributions to scientific research and education and reconsideration of future service missions (H. Res. 550), E292 [3MR]

Nashua, NH: tribute to Nashua High School South for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E836 [12MY]

Nashville, TN: tribute to Hillsboro High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E659 [27AP]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 600), H2505-H2509 [4MY], E773 [6MY]

National Day To Prevent Teen Pregnancy: observance, H2555 [5MY], E767 [6MY]

National Education Association: tribute, E212 [24FE]

National Forensic League: tribute, E1196 [21JN]

National Kids Day: observance, E1651 [17SE]

National Nanotechnology Research and Development Program: establish (H.R. 766), H7544 [23SE]

National objectives: encourage lifelong learning by investing in public schools and improving access to, and affordability of, higher education and job training, H3704-H3711 [2JN]

———improvement of system, H1449-H1452 [24MR], H2138, H2139, H2142 [2AP], H2551 [5MY], H7422, H7423 [22SE]

———strengthen high school teaching of the values, contributions, and accomplishments of Western civilization (H. Con. Res. 377), H739-H742 [2MR], H814-H818 [3MR]

National Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases Awareness Week: observance, E567 [20AP], E594 [21AP], E608, E614 [22AP]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance, H2706 [6MY], E769 [6MY]

National Teacher Day: observance, E727, E737 [4MY], E769 [6MY]

National Youth Sports Program: tribute, H5621 [13JY]

National Zoological Park: funding, H4211 [16JN]

Native Americans: facilitate economic growth and development and promote tribal sovereignty by encouraging individuals with higher education degrees to work within, or for, Indian Country (H.R. 4948), E1473 [22JY]

———fulfill Federal trust responsibility to serve the educational needs of the Navajo people (H.R. 4460), E954 [21MY]

———improve services and facilities of Federal Indian health programs and encourage maximum participation of Indians in such programs (H.R. 2440), E2092 [20NO]

Nebraska State Education Association: tribute, E212 [24FE]

Neidig, William: Atherton, CA, Schools of the Sacred Heart St. Madeleine Sophie Medal recipient, E2188 [7DE]

New Hampshire: Knights of Columbus student scholastic achievement award recipients, E1251 [25JN]

New Jersey: tribute to 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E241 [26FE]

New Jersey Institute of Technology: tribute to Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Hispanic Organization of Students in Technology, E767 [6MY]

New Mexico: tribute to Congressional Certificate of Merit award recipients, E947 [21MY]

New York: tribute to 4th Congressional District New York State Most Improved Schools honorees, E547 [20AP]

New York, NY: tribute to students participating in Constitution Education Engagement Project, H6447 [21JY], E1454 [21JY]

Newark, NJ: tribute to Project GRAD graduating scholars, E1096 [14JN]

NIH: public availability of scientific journal articles supported by NIH funding, H6833 [8SE]

Nixa, MO: Nixa R-II Board of Education recipient of Missouri School Board Association Outstanding Board of Education award, E1593 [10SE]

No Child Left Behind Act: funding, H422 [10FE], H902 [9MR], H1063, H1069 [11MR], H1356 [23MR], H1430, H1449-H1452 [24MR], H1582, H1585 [25MR]

———implementation, H3059, H3062 [17MY], H3499 [20MY], H3946 [14JN], H6879 [8SE], E884, E885 [17MY]

———improve (H.R. 4464), E961 [21MY]

———suspend certain amendments that are not fully funded (H.R. 2366), H2820 [12MY]

Noel, Barbara: Santa Ana, CA, Music Center Education Division Bravo Award recipient, E858 [14MY]

Noonan, Jacqueline: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Alexander Macomb ``Woman of the Year'' award recipient, E1736 [29SE]

North American Conference on Ethiopian Jewry (organization): tribute to the Adopt-a-Student Reunion, E1805 [6OC]

North Carolina Civic Education Consortium: tribute, E1763 [1OC]

NSF: establish the Congressional Medal for Outstanding Contributions in Math and Science Education program (H.R. 4030), H2209-H2211 [21AP]

Oahu, HI: tribute to Kahuku High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E773 [6MY]

Oak Grove, CA: anniversary of Oak Grove Union School District, E1685 [22SE]

Oceanside, CA: tribute to Oceanside High School graduating class, E1073 [8JN]

Ohio: tribute to 21st Century Community Learning Centers, E302 [4MR]

Olivieri, Ridge: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Puerto Rico, E724 [4MY]

Oregon: tribute to ``Start Making a Reader Today'' (SMART) Program, E1880 [11OC]

Pacific Gas and Electric Co.: anniversary of Energy Training Center, E56 [27JA]

Paige, Sec. of Education: response to remarks about the National Education Association, H519 [24FE]

Parish, Howard: Jersey City Education Association Louis T. Scialli Memorial Award recipient, E1660 [21SE]

Partners of the Americas (organization): anniversary, E1831 [7OC]

Patents: promote cooperative research involving universities, the public sector, and private enterprises (S. 2192), H10219 [20NO]

Pelkie, MI: anniversary of Pelkie Agricultural School, E412 [18MR]

Pennsylvania State University: anniversary (H. Res. 703), H5201 [7JY], E1299, E1300, E1301, E1303, E1308 [7JY], E1316 [8JY], E1349 [9JY], E1378 [15JY]

Peterson, Sheila: Atherton, CA, Schools of the Sacred Heart St. Madeleine Sophie Medal recipient, E2177 [7DE]

Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing: anniversary, E1787 [4OC]

Phoenix, AZ: anniversary of South Mountain High School, E504 [2AP]

Phoenixville, PA: anniversary of East Pikeland Elementary School, E743 [5MY]

Piedmont, AL: tribute to Piedmont Elementary School student council, E670 [27AP]

Pittsburgh, PA: Carnegie Science Center recipient of National Award for Museum Service, E177 [12FE]

Pleasanton, CA: tribute to Amador Valley High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E744 [5MY]

Plum, Kyle: Toshiba America, Inc., and National Science Teachers Association International Science Competition finalist, E1025 [3JN]

Portland, OR: tribute to Grant High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2451 [28AP]

Potomac, MD: tribute to Beverly Farms Elementary School Birthday Box Program, E1188 [18JN]

Public Health Service Act: authorize grants for the integration of innovative curricula on nutrition in medical education (H.R. 5350), E1922 [11OC]

Purdue Pharma, L.P.: tribute to drug abuse awareness efforts, E1537 [8SE]

Puxico, MO: transfer control of the Mingo Job Corps Center from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to the Forest Service (S. 1814), H7972-H7974 [4OC], E1795 [4OC]

Republican Party: national agenda, H1063 [11MR], H4269 [16JN], H7045 [13SE], H7247 [21SE]

Research: expand research information regarding multidisciplinary research projects and epidemiological studies (H.R. 5213), H8255-H8257 [6OC]

———promote among universities, the public sector, and private enterprise (H.R. 2391), H944-H946 [10MR], H1081 [16MR], E355 [11MR]

Ritchie, Daniel L.: Keystone Center Leadership in Education Award recipient, E1100 [14JN]

Rockwall, TX: tribute to Rockwall County Library Reading for Adults program, E826 [12MY]

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of the U.S.: anniversary, E682 [28AP]

San Bernardino, CA: anniversary of Warm Springs Elementary School, E291 [3MR]

San Diego, CA: Sweetwater Union High School District Compact for Success funding, E1768 [1OC]

———tribute to 24 Challenge Math Tournament, E1005 [2JN]

San Jose, CA: anniversary of Mexican Heritage Plaza/Centro Cultural de San Jose, E1579 [9SE]

———tribute to Center for Training and Careers Women Empowered To Move Ahead program, E1728 [29SE]

San Pablo, CA: tribute to those involved in renovation of Helms Middle School, E1638 [15SE]

Sanders, Brittany: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Missouri, E767 [6MY]

Santa Maria, CA: Santa Maria High School recipient of College Board (organization) Inspiration Award, E695 [28AP]

Scheer, Stan: Littleton, CO, Kiwanis Club Valor Award recipient, E1661 [21SE]

School Board Recognition Month: observance, E92 [3FE], E140, E141 [10FE]

Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (H.R. 4994), E1702 [24SE], E1722 [29SE]

———Energy Smart Schools Program funding through reductions in the Rebuild America Program, H4241 [16JN]

———recognize benefits and importance of school-based music education (H. Con. Res. 380), H2509-H2511 [4MY], E776 [6MY]

———require mandatory physical education, H938 [10MR]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms, H1313 [18MR]

———voucher program to provide school choice, H1311 [18MR]

Science: ensure U.S. competitiveness in the areas of science, research, and technology, H6121, H6122 [20JY], H7220 [15SE]

———national objectives priority assignments, H7222-H7224 [15SE]

Sciortino, Cathy L.: Corona-Norco, CA, Family YMCA Ira D. ``Cal'' Calvert Distinguished Service Award recipient, E398 [17MR]

Scully, Vincent: National Endowment for the Arts National Medal of Arts recipient, E2021 [18NO]

Segerstrom, Joan: Fair Oaks, CA, Team Teacher of the Year award recipient, E984 [2JN]

Servicemen's Readjustment Act: anniversary, E1248 [25JN]

Setter, Wade: Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program Law Enforcement Executive of the Year award recipient, E1429 [20JY]

Sevilla, Duke: Hawaii State Teachers Association Friend of Youth Award recipient, E690 [28AP]

Sherman, TX: tribute to Sherman Independent School District Reading Recovery Program, E1892 [11OC]

Sias International University: anniversary, E544 [20AP]

Smith College: tribute to first all-female graduating class of Picker Engineering School, E354 [11MR]

Sorenson, Char: Colorado Teacher of the Year finalist, E12 [20JA]

Southern University and A&M College: tribute, E48 [27JA]

Southlake, TX: Florence Elementary School participation in card-giving program to school in Beslan, Russia, E1764 [1OC]

St. Joseph, MI: anniversary of Curious Kids' Museum, E279 [2MR]

St. Louis, MO: tribute to Westminster Christian Academy for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E1083 [9JN]

St. Michael's College: anniversary, E1599 [13SE]

Stoughton, WI: River Bluff Middle School finalist in Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation Christopher Columbus Awards competition, E1365 [14JY]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education decision, H3057-H3062 [17MY], E68 [28JA], E681 [28AP], E882, E883, E884, E885, E886 [17MY], E889, E896, E904 [18MY], E912 [19MY], E957 [21MY], E1177 [18JN], E1193 [21JN]

———anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education decision (H. Con. Res. 414), H2818, H2874 [12MY], H2925-H2933 [13MY], E745 [5MY], E879 [17MY]

Tariff: educational toys and devices (H.R. 4947), E1504 [22JY]

Taxation: allow tax credit for contributions for scholarships to attend elementary and secondary schools, H1310-H1313, H1315 [18MR]

———allow tax credit for contributions to charitable organizations which provide scholarships for children to attend elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 2347), H1316 [18MR]

———combine the Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits and provide a uniform definition of qualifying higher education expenses (H.R. 4136), E518 [2AP]

———provide a credit for teachers and principals who work in certain low income schools (H.R. 1643), E737 [4MY]

———provide for a temporary ex-offender low-income housing credit to encourage the provision of housing, job training, and other essential services to ex-offenders (H.R. 2166), H130 [28JA], H6540 [21JY]

———provide full funding for payment in lieu of taxes program and protect local jurisdictions against loss of property tax revenues when private lands are acquired by Federal land management agencies, H1044 [11MR]

———treatment of certain wages of a certified master teacher (H.R. 4144), E529 [2AP]

Teacher Professional Development Institutes: provide a grant program to support establishment and operation (H.R. 4784), E1333 [8JY]

Teachers: assist local educational agencies in providing financial incentives to attract teachers to rural and high-poverty areas (H.R. 2811), E737 [4MY]

———increase amount of loan forgiveness (H.R. 1751), E737 [4MY]

———increase student loan forgiveness to highly-qualified teachers in mathematics, science, and special education, and for reading specialists (H.R. 4410), H3706 [2JN]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), H8325 [6OC]

———reduce certain special allowance payments and provide additional teacher loan forgiveness on Federal student loans (H.R. 5186), H8319-H8326 [6OC], E1984 [16NO]

Teller, Lyndsey L.: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E759 [5MY]

Temple City, CA: anniversary of Temple City Unified School District, E1901 [11OC]

Texans Can! (organization): tribute to opening of school at Paul Quinn College, E1583 [10SE]

Texas: collection of spousal and retirement benefits by individuals in the Texas Teacher Retirement System, E182 [12FE]

———tribute to Treasures of the Texas Coast Art Contest winners, E1325 [8JY]

Thompson's Station, TN: tribute to Heritage Elementary School for participation in Fort Campbell, KY, Operation Stork Support, E2195 [7DE]

Thorne Ecological Institute: anniversary, E1303 [7JY]

Tidmarsh, David S.: E.W. Scripps Co., National Spelling Bee champion (H. Res. 684), H5480, H5481 [12JY]

Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum: commend the Aero Squad After School Program and other youth aviation programs that expose minorities to the field of civil aviation (H. Con. Res. 532), H11042, H11043 [7DE]

Tulsa, OK: anniversary of Greater Tulsa Area Hispanic Affairs Commission, E1824 [7OC]

U.N.: tribute to World Food Programme 19-Cents-a-Day child hunger and school feeding awareness campaign, H400 [10FE]

U.S. Air Force Academy: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 386), H1693-H1695 [30MR]

U.S. Military Academy: tribute to West Point's Service America Program, E823 [12MY]

UNESCO: U.S. membership, H5297 [7JY], H5379 [8JY]

United Men of Pike for Progress (organization): tribute, E463 [26MR]

United Negro College Fund, Inc.: anniversary (H. Res. 792), H7808-H7811 [29SE]

Universal Service Administration Co.: exempt from Antideficiency Act accounting rules to improve administration of, and prevent increases in, contributions to the Universal Service Fund (H.R. 5420), E2121 [20NO]

University of North Texas: anniversary of admittance of African-American students, E126 [6FE]

University of Richmond: tribute to International Rule of Law Center, E1493 [22JY]

Vaidyanathan, Karva: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Indiana, E484 [30MR]

Veterans: improve and enhance education, housing, employment, medical, and other benefits and improve and extend certain authorities relative to the administration of benefits (S. 2486), H9749-H9772 [17NO], E1992 [16NO], E2058 [18NO], E2074 [20NO]

———increase educational benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill, H2766 [11MY]

Vocational and Technical Education Act: strengthen and improve programs (H.R. 4496), E1021 [3JN]

Voutos, Gloria: Texas Education Agency Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1877 [11OC]

Walker, Holly: Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship recipient, E1267 [25JN]

Ward, Rosemary: Yale University Child Study Center Comer School Development Program Patrick Francis Daly Memorial Award recipient, E676 [27AP]

Wayne State University: tribute to Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences School of Mortuary Science graduates, E1138 [16JN]

Welch, WV: Mount View Middle School participation in NASA Explorer School Program, E946 [21MY]

Wheeling Jesuit University: anniversary, E1709 [24SE]

Whidbey Island, WA: tribute to Oak Harbor School District and Naval Air Station, H8644 [7OC]

Williams, Frederick: Broward County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E180 [12FE]

Williamstown, NJ: tribute to Williamstown Middle School Principal's Award recipients, E1413 [19JY]

Wixson, Matthew C.: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E813 [11MY]

Wojtanik, Andrew: National Geographic Bee winner (H. Res. 804), E1729 [29SE]

———National Geographic Bee winner (H. Res. 815), H8264 [6OC]

Women: impact of Bush administration policies, H4734 [22JN]

———increase awareness and education about heart disease among women (H. Res. 522), H1339-H1341 [23MR]

———programs funding, H1444-H1446 [24MR], H2041-H2048 [1AP]

———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, E730 [4MY]

Women's Educational Equity Act: funding, H6841-H6843 [8SE], E1609 [13SE]

Woodruff, Tom: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient for Arkansas, H2663 [6MY]

World Vision (organization): tribute to McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program funding to provide food and education services to children in Afghanistan, H1040 [11MR]

World Year of Physics: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 301), H5218, H5219 [7JY]

Wynnewood, PA: anniversary of Lankenau Hospital, E626 [22AP]

Yang, Siming: Presidential Scholar Award recipient, E1203 [22JN]

YMCA: tribute to Youth Governor's Conference, E1080 [9JN]

York, SC: Jefferson High School reunion, E1886, E1956 [11OC]

Remarks in Senate

Albuquerque, NM: tribute to International Balloon Fiesta Character Counts celebration, S9809 [28SE]

Alyson, Mike: Montana Teacher of the Year award recipient, S4221 [21AP]

American Association for the Advancement of Science: anniversary of the Congressional Science and Engineering Fellowship Program (S. Con. Res. 107), S5381 [12MY]

American Indian Education Foundation: redesignate as the National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education (H.R. 3504), S7058 [18JN]

American Legacy Foundation: anniversary, S3564 [1AP], S5076 [10MY]

American Lung Association: anniversary, S5072, S5073 [10MY]

American Music Month: designate (S. Res. 459), S10680 [7OC], S11012, S11013 [10OC]

Andres, Thomas: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient for Montana, S4905 [5MY]

Ann Arbor, MI: Pioneer High School recipient of GRAMMY Signature School award, S5604 [18MY]

Armed Forces: allow certain active-duty personnel to elect to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (S. 2561), S7313 [23JN]

———enhance and improve benefits for members of the National Guard and Reserves who serve extended periods on active duty (S. 2791), S9087 [10SE], S9868 [29SE]

———enhance the Montgomery GI Bill benefits for certain individuals who have served after September 11, 2001 (S. 2849), S9723 [27SE]

———expand and improve retired pay, burial, education, and other mobilization benefits for members of the National Guard and Reserves who are called or ordered to active duty (S. 2274), S3575-S3579 [1AP]

Ashland, KY: Summit Elementary School recipient of Intel/Scholastic Twenty-First Century Schools of Distinction Award, S9073 [10SE]

Baltimore, MD: authorize assistance for the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center (S. 1233), S6465 [3JN]

Barrett, Steven F.: Wyoming Professor of the Year award recipient, S11890 [7DE]

Bayaud Industries, Inc.: anniversary, S10261 [1OC]

Bell, Andrew: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Delaware, S4993 [6MY]

Bell, Robert: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Baccalaureate Colleges Professor of the Year award recipient, S11487 [18NO]

Belmont University: tribute to Poetics in Country Music program, S4736 [3MY]

Bowling, Jeremy T.: Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation Inc., scholarship recipient, S8674 [22JY]

Bridges, Melissa G.: Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation, Inc., scholarship recipient, S8025 [13JY]

Budget: increase funding for education, veterans, homeland security and other domestic priorities by closing tax loopholes, improving tax enforcement, and reducing levels of tax cuts, S2627-S2629, S2646 [11MR]

———increase Pell Grant funding through closing of certain tax loopholes, S2635-S2638, S2647 [11MR]

Burr Ridge, IL: tribute to retiring teachers, S6083 [21MY]

Burton, Josh M.: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient for Louisiana, S5076 [10MY]

Bush, President: evaluation of administration, S3523-S3525 [1AP], S3736-S3738 [6AP], S6058-S6060 [21MY], S8643 [22JY], S8983 [9SE], S10389 [5OC], S11287 [11OC]

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (H.R. 1446), S11176 [10OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Dorothy I. Height (H. Con. Res. 357), S1607 [25FE]

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument: educational center funding and boundary adjustment (H.R. 2457), S12020 [8DE]

Center for Excellence in Education: tribute, S11606 [19NO]

———tribute to International Biology Olympiad participants, S11606 [19NO]

Central Falls, RI: tribute to Central Falls High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S4221 [21AP]

Cheyenne, WY: tribute to Cheyenne Central High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S5076 [10MY]

Children and youth: encourage savings, promote financial literacy, and expand opportunities for young adults by establishing KIDS Accounts (S. 2751), S8736 [22JY]

———issue a semipostal stamp in order to provide funding for childhood drinking prevention and education programs (S. 2676), S8239 [15JY]

———promote better health for young people through Federal matching awards for physical education programs (S. 2150), S1935 [1MR]

———provide assistance to States and nongovernmental entities to initiate public awareness and outreach campaigns to reduce teenage pregnancies (S. 1956), S4828 [4MY]

Christiansen, David A.: Dept. of Education National Distinguished Principal Program award recipient, S7100 [21JN]

Colleges and universities: access to, and affordability of, higher education, S4936 [6MY], S10396 [5OC]

———access to, and affordability of, higher education (S. 2795), S9137-S9140 [13SE]

———application of antitrust laws to graduate medical education residency matching programs, S3981, S3985, S3991 [8AP], S5223 [11MY]

———build capacity at community colleges to meet increased demand while maintaining affordable tuition rates and open-door policies (S. 2885), S10367 [4OC]

———educate certain students about the importance of higher education (S. 2819), S9444 [21SE]

———enhance teacher training programs by promoting collaboration between community colleges and four-year institutions (S. 2156), S2002 [2MR]

———graduation rates of student athletes participating in National Collegiate Athletic Association basketball tournaments, S2938-S2940 [22MR]

———improve access to graduate schools in the U.S. for international students and scholars (S. 2715), S8561-S8563 [21JY]

———improve international and foreign language studies (S. 2727), S8708 [22JY]

———improve quality, affordability, diversity, and accessibility to qualified students (S. 1793), S9323 [15SE]

———increase maximum amount of Pell Grants through offsets in other non-education Government programs, S2648, S2649 [11MR]

———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), S8670-S8671 [22JY], S9721 [27SE]

———provide higher education assistance for nontraditional students (S. 2360), S4694-S4696 [29AP]

———recognize contributions of historically Black colleges and universities (S. Res. 221), S8804 [22JY]

———student financial aid programs funding, S2678 [11MR]

Colmery, Harry W.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously (S. Con. Res. 117), S6679 [9JN]

Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center: establish (H.J. Res. 57), S11019 [10OC]

Commission on the Future of the U.S. Economy: establish (S. 2747), S8731 [22JY]

Congress: accomplishments of the 108th Congress, S6052, S6249 [21MY], S8091 [14JY]

Cook, Lauren A.: Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation, Inc., scholarship recipient, S7823 [8JY]

Cooper, Douglas: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Connecticut Professor of the Year award recipient, S11628 [19NO]

Correia, Chase: Presidential Scholar Award recipient, S6338 [2JN]

C-SPAN: anniversary, S2858 [22MR]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: tribute to efforts to combat HIV/AIDS, S2774 [12MR]

Denver, CO: anniversary of Latin American Research and Service Agency, S9216 [14SE]

———tribute to East High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S3917 [7AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: convey land to Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park in Las Cruces, NM (S. 2294), S3927 [7AP]

———McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program funding, S10820 [8OC]

Dept. of Commerce: make Virginia Key, FL, property under administrative jurisdiction of NOAA available to the University of Miami for a marine life science center (H.R. 4027), S12029 [8DE]

Dept. of Defense: construction funding assistance for school expansions and accommodations that are driven by an increased military presence, S6493 [7JN]

Dept. of Education: funding, S8533 [21JY]

———improve the Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program (CCAMPIS) (S. 2887), S10437-S10439 [5OC], S10563 [6OC]

———making supplemental appropriations (S. 2617), S7754 [7JY]

———require participation in the National Children's Study, S5345-S5348 [12MY]

———tribute to We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution program, S715 [9FE]

———21st Century Community Learning Centers Program funding, S2653 [11MR]

Dept. of HHS: give grant preference to States that require schools to allow students to self-administer medication for asthma or anaphylaxis (H.R. 2023), S11326 [11OC]

———give grant preference to States that require schools to allow students to self-administer medication for asthma or anaphylaxis (S. 2815), S9388, S9389 [20SE]

———reauthorize Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Payment Program (S. 2526), S11385 [16NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize use of certain grants to pay costs associated with participation of part-time or volunteer first responders in terrorism response training courses (S. 3005), S11500 [18NO]

———award research and equipment grants, provide tax credit for employers hiring workers to replace employees receiving first responder training, and provide school-based mental health training (S. 2459), S5956-S5958 [20MY]

———Dugway Proving Ground, UT, first responder training programs funding, S9209, S9210 [14SE]

Dept. of Justice: establish the Office of Community Justice Services (S. 2977), S11306 [11OC]

Dept. of Labor: establish a pilot project to create a system of industry validated national certifications of skills in high-technology industries and homeland security technology (S. 2649), S8105 [14JY]

———GAO report on trade adjustment assistance reform implementation, S10429 [5OC]

Dept. of State: encourage active engagement of Americans in world affairs and create online database of international exchange programs and related opportunities (S. Res. 313), S2449 [9MR]

———require report on education reform in Pakistan, S9591 [23SE]

Dept. of the Interior: assist in construction and occupy portion of University of New Mexico Hibben Center for Archaeological Research (S. 643), House amendment, S11185, S11186 [10OC]

Dept. of Transportation: establish National Office of Driver Training (S. 2027), S214 [23JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: anniversary of Veterans Upward Bound Program, S2993 [23MR]

Des Moines, IA: tribute to Central Academy for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S5469 [13MY]

Deutsch, Phillip T.: Intel Corp., Science Talent Search finalist, S2221 [4MR]

Diecidue, Phyllis: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient for Louisiana, S5076 [10MY]

Disabled: provide assistance to Special Olympics to support expansion and development of education programs and a Healthy Athletes Program (H.R. 5131), S11019 [10OC]

———provide assistance to Special Olympics to support expansion and development of education programs and a Healthy Athletes Program (S. 2852), S9814, S9864 [28SE], S9930, S9986 [29SE]

Diseases: enhance research, training, and health information dissemination on urologic diseases (S. 2361), S4696 [29AP]

———fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (S. 2533), S6901, S6902 [16JN], S9380 [20SE]

District of Columbia: improve the administration of pension benefit payments to teachers, police officers, and firefighters (H.R. 4657), S12027 [8DE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, S95 [21JA], S632 [5FE]

District of Columbia College Access Act: permanently authorize the public school and private school tuition assistance programs (H.R. 4012), S11847, S11848 [24NO]

———permanently authorize the public school and private school tuition assistance programs (S. 2347), S4376 [26AP]

Drugs: clarify definition of anabolic steroids and provide for research and education activities relative to steroids (S. 2195), S10606-S10609 [6OC], S10686 [7OC]

East Brunswick, NJ: tribute to East Brunswick High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S4296 [22AP], S4994 [6MY], S7304 [23JN]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset and make permanent deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses (S. 2048), S541 [3FE]

Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program Trust Fund: authorize additional appropriations (H.R. 2121), S12029 [8DE]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: permit certain States and local educational agencies to obtain waivers of student testing requirements (S. 956), S9025 [9SE]

Ellington, Duke: honor life and work, recognize anniversary of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, and support the annual Duke Ellington Jazz Festival (H. Con. Res. 501), S10192 [30SE]

Employment: enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), S2081 [3MR], S9414-S9417 [21SE]

FCC: requirements that providers of telecommunications and information services provide such services for schools and libraries at a discounted rate, S12010 [8DE]

FDA: provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products, S8151-S8178, S8217, S8219 [15JY], S10934-S10942, S10944, S10959, S10969-S10972, S10977 [9OC], S11021-S11025, S11030, S11034 [10OC], S11205, S11216, S11243, S11244 [11OC]

———provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (S. 2461), S5961-S5963, S5979 [20MY]

———provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (S. 2974), S11068, S11091 [10OC]

Federal aid programs: increase basic Pell Grant amounts for nontraditional college students, S2663 [11MR]

———Pell Grants funding, S4208-S4212 [21AP]

———prevent abuse of special allowance subsidies under the Federal Family Education Loan Program (S. 2861), S10057 [30SE], S10920 [9OC]

———provide additional assistance to Federal Pell Grants recipients who are pursuing programs of study in engineering, mathematics, science, or foreign languages (S. 2462), S5980-S5983 [20MY]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (S. Res. 316), S2459 [9MR]

Free, Rhona Campbell: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Master's Universities and Colleges Professor of the Year award recipient, S11628 [19NO]

Free Enterprise Education Week: designate (S. Res. 359), S5381 [12MY]

Frenchburg, KY: anniversary of Job Corps Center, S6445 [3JN]

Friends of the Children (organization): funding (S. 2625), S7838 [8JY]

Fritz, Harry: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Montana Professor of the Year award recipient, S11457 [18NO]

Funding, S95 [21JA], S584, S585 [4FE], S1531 [25FE], S2271, S2272 [8MR], S3596 [1AP], S4208-S4212, S4234-S4236 [21AP], S5357 [12MY], S5734 [19MY], S6825 [16JN], S9024-S9026 [9SE], S9159 [14SE], S9478 [22SE], S10812 [8OC], S11737, S11739 [20NO]

George Washington University: anniversary of Graduate School of Education and Human Development, S10057 [30SE]

Gho, Carol Lee: appointment to National Advisory Council on Indian Education, S4723 [29AP]

Gift of Time Foundation: tribute, S6085 [21MY]

Gruenwald, David: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kentucky, S6878 [16JN]

Hammer, Allison: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kentucky, S7303 [23JN]

Harris, Robert: Associated Press (news service) State Scholar Award recipient for Kentucky, S1930 [1MR]

Hartford, KY: tribute to Ohio County High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S5796 [19MY]

Health: address obesity epidemic, S3199 [26MR]

———attempt to link farm subsidies and obesity, S6340 [2JN]

———establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (S. 1172), S10388 [5OC]

———establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (S. 2399), S5091, S5094 [10MY]

———expand access to preventive health care services and education programs that reduce unintended pregnancy, infection with sexually transmitted disease, and number of abortions (S. 2336), S4309-S4311 [22AP]

———expand applicability of laws preventing governmental discrimination against health care entities who refuse to perform abortions or make referrals regarding abortion services, S11718-S11720, S11722, S11724, S11757, S11763, S11764 [20NO]

———increase faculty in palliative care medicine at accredited allopathic and osteopathic medical schools and promote development of careers as academic palliative specialists who emphasize teaching (S. 2984), S11381 [16NO]

———promote organ donation (H.R. 3926), S3172 [25MR]

———provide prostate cancer patients with meaningful access to information on treatment options (S. Res. 389), S7325 [23JN], S11017, S11018 [10OC]

Health care facilities: modify determination of the amount of payments for indirect expenses associated with operating approved graduate medical residency training programs at children's hospitals (H.R. 5204), S12029 [8DE]

Health care professionals: establish a demonstration project to train unemployed workers for employment as health care professionals (S. 2913), S10705 [7OC]

———establish a scholarship and loan repayment program for public health preparedness workforce development to eliminate critical public health preparedness workforce shortages (S. 2613), S7752 [7JY]

———improve training and retention (S. 2739), S8714 [22JY]

———provide for education and training of allied health professionals in exchange for a service commitment at a facility with critical shortages of allied health professionals (S. 2491), S6358 [2JN], S6625 [8JN]

Height, Dorothy I.: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, S3110 [24MR], S3176 [25MR], S3360 [30MR]

Henderson, NV: tribute to International Mariachi Conference and Festival, S8955 [8SE]

Higher Education Act: establish a scholarship program to encourage and support students who have contributed substantial public services (S. 2888), S10439 [5OC]

———expand college access and increase college persistence and simplify the process of applying for student assistance (S. 2477), S6099 [21MY]

———extend (H.R. 5185), S10921 [9OC]

———reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (S. 2340), S4318 [22AP]

History: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (S. 504), S9049 [10SE]

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics (H.R. 5360), S11676 [20NO], S11861 [7DE]

Honolulu, HI: tribute to Iolani School student participants in the National Economics Challenge, S8675 [22JY]

Hoxie, AR: anniversary of integration of schools, S10694 [7OC]

Idaho: tribute to Spirit of Idaho Award recipients, S281-S284 [27JA]

Incline Village, NV: tribute to Incline High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S4677 [29AP]

Indiana: tribute to Eighth Grade Youth Essay Contest winners, S3210 [26MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorize school personnel to discipline children with disabilities who engage in certain dangerous behavior, S5395 [13MY]

———ensure blind and print-disabled students receive instructional materials in a timely manner, S11656 [19NO]

———ensure that children with disabilities who are homeless or are wards of the State have access to special education services, S5353-S5355 [12MY]

———funding, S2677, S2678 [11MR]

———provide that State or local education agencies may be awarded attorney's fees in special education court cases deemed frivolous or unreasonable by the court, S5348-S5352 [12MY], S11654, S11655 [19NO]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), S5451 [13MY], S5529 [17MY], S6251 [21MY], S9468 [21SE]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), conference report, S11543-S11548, S11553, S11653-S11660 [19NO], S11669, S11675, S11769, S11776 [20NO], S11850 [24NO]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 524), S11660 [19NO]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), insert S. 1248 language in lieu, S5411 [13MY]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), unanimous-consent agreement, S9468 [21SE]

———reauthorize (S. 1248), S5241, S5250-S5360 [12MY], S5393, S5394-S5452 [13MY], S8091 [14JY]

———reduce paperwork for special education teachers, S5407-S5410 [13MY]

———require special education teachers to be fully State-certified, S11655 [19NO]

Intelligence services: provide for enhanced language education and training for members of the intelligence community, S10048 [30SE]

Investments: permanently increase the maximum annual contribution allowed to be made to Coverdell education savings accounts (S. 2971), S10987 [9OC]

Iraq: provide education and health care for, and protect human rights of, women and children, and enhance political participation, economic empowerment, civil society, and personal security for women (S. 2519), S6805 [15JN]

Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program: extend (H.R. 2655), S11661 [19NO]

Jensen, Randy: Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., and the National Association of Secondary School Principals National Principal of the Year award recipient, S9026 [9SE]

Kahuku, HI: tribute to Kahuku High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S3629 [5AP]

Las Vegas, NV: tribute to Clark High School Science Bowl team, S3450 [31MR]

———tribute to Mervin Iverson Elementary School Stellar Design Challenges team, S4763 [3MY]

Library of Congress: Adventures of the American Mind Program funding, S9424 [21SE]

Littleton, CO: anniversary of shooting of students at Columbine High School, S4293 [22AP]

Lowell, Jessica: Associated Press (news service) State Scholar Award recipient for Kentucky, S1930 [1MR]

Majia, Juan: Tulare County, CA, spelling bee winner, S4020 [8AP]

Malta: conference on chemical sciences in the Middle East, S5368 [12MY]

Marrero, LA: tribute to John Ehret High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S1998 [2MR]

Mayeaux, Amanda: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient for Louisiana, S5076 [10MY]

Maynard, Judith: National Association of Elementary School Principals National Distinguished Principal award recipient, S11629 [19NO]

Medicare: eliminate reductions in payments to hospitals for the indirect costs of medical education (S. 2876), S10071 [30SE]

———improve access to diabetes self-management training by designated certified diabetes educators (S. 2431), S5609 [18MY]

Memphis, TN: New Leaders for New Schools education program participant, S2019 [3MR]

Mental health: provide assistance to train teachers for children with autism spectrum disorders, S5359 [12MY]

Mesa, AZ: tribute to Dobson High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S5946 [20MY]

Mike, Alyson M.: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient for Montana, S4905 [5MY]

Miller, Danielle: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kentucky, S3292 [29MR], S6994 [17JN]

Minnesota: favorite teacher honorees, S10359 [4OC], S10428 [5OC], S10561 [6OC], S10690 [7OC], S10831 [8OC], S10984 [9OC]

Montgomery, Whitton: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kentucky, S3292 [29MR]

Morganfield, KY: anniversary of the Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center, S3453 [31MR]

Nachbaur, Moriah K.: Intel Corp., Science Talent Search finalist, S2221 [4MR]

NASA: tribute to Hubble Space Telescope for extraordinary contributions to scientific research and education and reconsideration of future service missions (S. Res. 324), S3192 [25MR]

National Association of Veterans Upward Bound Project Personnel: anniversary, S4094 [19AP]

National Better Hearing and Speech Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 366), S6044 [20MY]

National Campaign To Stop Violence (organization): tribute to Do the Write Thing Challenge award recipients from Michigan, S8224 [15JY]

National Character Counts Week: designate (S. Res. 461), S11012, S11014 [10OC]

———observance, S9809 [28SE]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 351), S4850, S4851 [4MY]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: implement recommendations to promote universal basic education for children in significantly Muslim countries, S10678 [7OC]

National Day To Prevent Teen Pregnancy: observance, S4828 [4MY]

National Electrical Safety Month: designate (S. Res. 334), S4777 [3MY]

National Health Corps Loan Repayment Program: count fellowship training in geriatric medicine or psychiatry as obligated service (S. 2075), S1291 [12FE]

National Library Week: observance, S4220 [21AP]

National Mentoring Month: designate (S. Res. 294), S326 [28JA], S378 [2FE]

National objectives: improve elementary and secondary education (S. 2794), S9133 [13SE]

———improvement of system, S1453 [23FE], S9274 [15SE], S11449 [18NO], S12024 [8DE]

National Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases Awareness Week: observance, S4293 [22AP], S4427 [27AP]

National Safety Month: designate (S. Res. 331), S3633 [5AP], S5554 [17MY]

National School Counseling Week: designate (S. Res. 292), S288 [27JA], S378 [2FE]

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, S11976 [8DE]

———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), S3936 [7AP]

———strengthen by increasing quantity, diversity, and quality of teaching and learning in science, mathematics, and foreign languages (S. 2299), S3932-S3937 [7AP]

National Teacher Day: observance, S4903 [5MY]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 401), S8024 [13JY], S8803 [22JY]

Native Americans: education funding, S4626 [29AP]

———improve tribal colleges and universities (S. 2539), S7007 [17JN]

———shutting down of BIA school computers due to Federal court decision to shut down Indian trust fund computers, S4626 [29AP]

———tribal colleges and universities funding, S5037 [7MY]

Navy: modernize training and leadership program curriculum, S7375 [24JN]

New Hampshire: tribute to Excellence in Education Award recipients, S6268 [1JN]

New Orleans, LA: anniversary of Isidore Newman School, S1456 [23FE]

No Child Left Behind Act: advertising campaign designed to build public support for the tutoring program, S11237 [11OC]

———ensure appropriate balance between resources and accountability (S. 1189), S5509 [17MY]

———funding, S519 [3FE], S4386, S4387 [27AP], S6470-S6472 [4JN], S11287 [11OC]

———implementation, S5507-S5509, S5514 [17MY]

———implementation of certain provisions relative to students with special needs, S9378 [20SE]

———improve (S. 2345), S4331 [22AP]

———increase funding through closing of certain tax loopholes, S2469-S2492 [10MR]

———Rural Education Achievement Program funding, S2694 [11MR]

North Greenville, KY: tribute to Muhlenberg Career Development Center, S8471 [20JY]

Opportunity Village (nonprofit organization): anniversary, S7746 [7JY]

Oregon: tribute to ``Start Making a Reader Today'' (SMART) Program, S8539 [21JY]

Pancholi, Disha: National Security Education Program David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarship recipient, S9521 [22SE]

Pasricha, Meghan: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Delaware, S4993 [6MY]

Patents: promote cooperative research involving universities, the public sector, and private enterprises (S. 2192), S2558, S2559 [10MR], S7520-S7522 [25JN], S11290 [11OC], S11775 [20NO]

Pell Grants for Kids Program: funding, S5510-S5514 [17MY]

Pennsylvania State University: anniversary (S. Res. 396), S7497 [24JN]

Peters, Jeremee: Presidential Scholar Award recipient, S6338 [2JN]

Peterson, Donna: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, S2857 [22MR]

Pleasanton, CA: tribute to Amador Valley High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S2298 [8MR], S4684 [29AP]

Polson, MT: tribute to Polson High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S4905 [5MY]

Poverty: provide grants to States to establish Kindergarten Plus programs (S. 2654), S8127 [14JY]

Public welfare programs: allow financial literacy training to count towards work requirement, S3446 [31MR]

Puxico, MO: transfer control of the Mingo Job Corps Center from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to the Forest Service (S. 1814), S4162, S4163 [20AP]

Radio: protect educational FM radio stations providing public service broadcasting from commercial encroachment (S. 2540), S7009 [17JN]

Rajagopal, Shankari: E.W. Scripps Co., National Spelling Bee participant, S6726 [14JN]

Rapid City, SD: Corral Drive Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S10818 [8OC]

Read Across America Day: designate (S. Res. 306), S1936 [1MR]

———observance, S1012 [11FE]

Reno, NV: anniversary of Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center, S8022 [13JY]

Republican Party: national agenda, S3288 [29MR]

Research: expand research information regarding multidisciplinary research projects and epidemiological studies (H.R. 5213), S11389 [16NO], S11419 [17NO]

———promote among universities, the public sector, and private enterprise (H.R. 2391), S11291 [11OC]

Roads and highways: maintenance funding for public roads used by schoolbuses serving the Navajo Nation reservation, S1250-S1252 [12FE]

Rogers, Fred M.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (S. 2850), S9724 [27SE]

Rural areas: authorize local educational agencies in rural areas to obtain a limited waiver of certain requirements relative to the employment of highly qualified teachers (S. 2164), S2226 [4MR]

Ruston, LA: tribute to students at Ruston Elementary School, S31 [20JA]

Sadler, Rebecca: Senator Frist's Sixth Grade Essay Contest winner, S8641 [22JY]

Sandmeyer, Jacqueline: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Idaho, S4829 [4MY]

Santa's Children Christmas Village (organization): tribute, S9437 [21SE]

Schmidt, Camille: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Idaho, S4829 [4MY]

Schools: prohibit funding for school voucher programs until No Child Left Behind Act is fully funded, S2588 [10MR]

———provide for secondary school reform (S. 1554), S5507 [17MY], S5734 [19MY]

———provide grants to rural local educational agencies to purchase new school buses (S. 2732), S8711 [22JY]

———review determinations on whether schools and local educational agencies made adequate yearly progress taking into consideration subsequent regulations and guidance applicable to those determinations (S. 2542), S7010 [17JN]

Science: celebrate anniversaries of the International Polar Years and International Geophysical Year and support a continuation of this international science year tradition (S. Res. 466), S11323, S11324 [11OC]

———ensure U.S. competitiveness in the areas of science, research, and technology, S4728 [3MY], S8105-S8107 [14JY]

Senate: legislative priorities, S8815 [7SE]

Servicemen's Readjustment Act: anniversary, S7165 [22JN]

Sikeston, MO: anniversary of the Southeast Missouri Daughters of Sunset, S2299 [8MR]

Sitter, Inez: tribute (S. Res. 423), S11507 [18NO]

Smokey Bear: anniversary, S4683 [29AP]

Smokey Bear's 60th Anniversary: designate (S. Res. 404), S8803 [22JY]

South Dakota: tribute to Fallen Heroes project of Spearfish Middle School and Stanley County Middle School honoring Korean War veterans, S9371 [20SE]

States: provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (H.R. 236) (S. 2428), S5541 [17MY]

———require academic assessments of student achievement in U.S. history (S. 2721), S8703-S8705 [22JY], S9049 [10SE]

Stoll, Sally: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, S2857 [22MR]

Student loans: provide for refinancing of consolidated student loans (S. 2198), S2722 [11MR]

———reduce special allowance for loans from the proceeds of tax-exempt issues and provide additional loan forgiveness for teachers who teach mathematics, science, or special education (S. 2877), S10071 [30SE]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education decision, S5391, S5392, S5393, S5452-S5457 [13MY], S5503-S5510, S5514, S5527 [17MY], S5559, S5598-S5601, S5602 [18MY], S5939 [20MY], S6081 [21MY]

———anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education decision (H. Con. Res. 414), S5848 [19MY]

———anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education decision (S. Con. Res. 102), S5023, S5024 [6MY]

———anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education decision (S. Res. 349), S5022, S5023 [6MY]

———tribute NAACP court cases comprising the Brown v. Board of Education decision, S5023 [6MY]

Suri, Arjun A.: Intel Corp., Science Talent Search finalist, S2221 [4MR]

Taxation: expand the Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits (S. 2087), S1296 [12FE]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 1896), S689 [6FE]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies, S2982 [23MR]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses, S9570 [23SE]

———increase the Hope Scholarship Credit, S2648 [11MR]

———permanently increase the maximum annual contribution allowed to be made to Coverdell education savings accounts and provide deduction for contributions to education savings accounts (S. 2972), S10987 [9OC]

Teacher Professional Development Institutes: provide a grant program to support establishment and operation (S. 2538), S7005 [17JN]

Teachers: enhance teacher training and preparation programs (S. 2335), S4302 [22AP]

———reduce certain special allowance payments and provide additional teacher loan forgiveness on Federal student loans (H.R. 5186), S10918-S10921 [9OC]

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (S. 480), S11586, S11587 [19NO]

Tidmarsh, David S.: National Spelling Bee winner, S6627 [8JN]

Tinberg, Howard: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Community Colleges Professor of the Year award recipient, S11487 [18NO]

Topeka, KS: Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site dedication, S5391, S5392 [13MY]

Travis, Billie: Kentucky Teacher of the Year award recipient, S11371 [16NO]

Trumbull, CT: tribute to Trumbull High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S4765 [3MY]

Tulsa, OK: anniversary of Greater Tulsa Area Hispanic Affairs Commission, S10693 [7OC]

U.S. Air Force Academy: tribute to drum and bugle corps, S9438 [21SE]

U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors: activities, S6258 [1JN]

Universal Service Administration Co.: exempt from Antideficiency Act accounting rules to improve administration of, and prevent increases in, contributions to the Universal Service Fund (S. 2994), S11434 [17NO]

University of Alabama: tribute to School of Law, S4372 [26AP]

University of Massachusetts Boston: anniversary of Urban Scholars Program, S6343 [2JN]

University of South Dakota: tribute to Dept. of Nursing, S11624 [19NO]

University of Tennessee: relationship between certain finance students and Warren E. Buffet, S2765 [12MR]

University of Washington: anniversary of Center for Process Analytical Chemistry, S9074 [10SE]

Veterans: extend and enhance benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill and improve housing benefits (S. 2534), S6902 [16JN]

———improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans, S6952-S6954 [17JN]

———improve and enhance education, housing, employment, medical, and other benefits and improve and extend certain authorities relative to the administration of benefits (S. 2486), S6288 [1JN], S10880-S10892 [8OC], S11195 [11OC], S11885 [7DE]

Vocational and Technical Education Act: strengthen and improve programs (S. 2650), S8105 [14JY]

———strengthen and improve programs (S. 2686), S8425, S8426 [19JY], S8469 [20JY]

Welte, Jesse D.: Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation, Inc., scholarship recipient, S8675 [22JY]

Women: increase awareness and education about heart disease among women, S5223 [11MY]

———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, S3897, S3898 [7AP]

———tribute to women in technology, S8418 [19JY]

Women in Science Week: observance, S2537 [10MR]

Woodland Hills, CA: tribute to El Camino Real High School Academic Decathlon Team, S4829 [4MY]

Woodman, Ben: David L. Boren National Security Education Program Boren Undergraduate Scholarship recipient, S9930 [29SE]

Workforce Investment Act: reauthorize (S. 1627), S3627 [5AP], S8091 [14JY], S8931 [8SE]

World Year of Physics: support goals and ideals (S. Con. Res. 121), S11184 [10OC]

Wyoming: impact of No Child Left Behind Act implementation on academic proficiency, S10680 [7OC]

Yankton, SD: observance of Auld-Brokaw Trail Day, S6726 [14JN]

Yosemite National Park: provide adequate school facilities (H.R. 620), S11794, S11795 [20NO], S11878, S11879 [7DE]

Reports

Congress to Campus Program: Association of Former Members of Congress, H2271-H2289 [22AP]

Investigation of Attack Outside Tembagapura on Staff of International School in West Papua, Indonesia: Indonesian Police, E380-E384 [16MR]

Reports filed

American Indian Education Foundation Redesignation as the National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3504) (H. Rept. 108-510), H3437, H3536 [20MY]

Anabolic Steroid Control Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2195), S10059 [30SE]

Asthmatic Schoolchildren's Treatment and Health Management Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2023) (H. Rept. 108-606), H5792 [14JY]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2815) (S. Rept. 108-394), S10845 [8OC]

Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court Decision Anniversary: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Con. Res. 414) (H. Rept. 108-485), H2917 [12MY]

California Missions Preservation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1446) (S. Rept. 108-375), S9812 [28SE]

Career and Technical Education Improvement Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2686) (S. Rept. 108-384), S10365 [4OC]

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument Educational Center Funding and Boundary Adjustment: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2457) (H. Rept. 108-639), H6754 [7SE]

Children's Hospitals Educational Equity and Research (CHEER) Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2526) (S. Rept. 108-388), S10702 [7OC]

Congressional Medal for Outstanding Contributions in Math and Science Education Act: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 4030) (H. Rept. 108-465), H2198 [20AP]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1350, Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 858) (H. Rept. 108-781), H9999 [18NO]

Consideration of H.R. 3966, ROTC and Military Recruiter Equal Access to Campus Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 580) (H. Rept. 108-451), H1642 [29MR]

Cooperative Research and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2391) (H. Rept. 108-425), H574 [24FE]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 2391), S10702 [7OC]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2192), S4687 [29AP]

Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1545) (S. Rept. 108-224), S721 [9FE]

District of Columbia College Access Act: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4012) (H. Rept. 108-527), H3820 [8JN]

———Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2347) (S. Rept. 108-349), S9385 [20SE]

District of Columbia College Access Act Permanent Authorization of Public School and Private School Tuition Assistance Programs: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4012), S8686 [22JY]

Heart Disease Among Women Awareness and Education: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Res. 522) (H. Rept. 108-440), H1321 [18MR]

Hibben Center Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3258) (H. Rept. 108-743), H8407 [6OC]

Improve Services and Facilities of Federal Indian Health Programs and Encourage Maximum Participation of Indians in Such Programs: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2440) (H. Rept. 108-791), H10078 [19NO]

Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity (IMPACT) Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1172) (S. Rept. 108-245), S2859 [22MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1350) (H. Rept. 108-779), H9962 [17NO]

Make Virginia Key, FL, Property Under Administrative Jurisdiction of NOAA Available to the University of Miami for a Marine Life Science Center: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4027) (H. Rept. 108-665), H6898 [8SE]

Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2801) (H. Rept. 108-789), H10078 [19NO]

National Electrical Safety Month: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 334), S4687 [29AP]

National Safety Month: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 331), S5472 [13MY]

National Veterans Awareness Week: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 401), S8473 [20JY]

Provide Adequate School Facilities Within Yosemite National Park: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 620) (S. Rept. 108-255), S4373 [26AP]

ROTC and Military Recruiter Equal Access to Campus Act: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 3966) (H. Rept. 108-443), H1369 [23MR]

Rural Teacher Housing Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1905) (S. Rept. 108-414), S11429 [17NO]

Smokey Bear's 60th Anniversary: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 404), S8473 [20JY]

Strengthen and Improve Vocational and Technical Education Act Programs: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 4496) (H. Rept. 108-659), H6755 [7SE]

Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3658) (H. Rept. 108-453), H1739 [30MR]

Training for Realtime Writers Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 480) (S. Rept. 108-399), S11305 [11OC]

Transfer Control of the Mingo Job Corps Center in Puxico, MO, From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to the Forest Service: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1814) (H. Rept. 108-716), H8037 [4OC]

Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 2486) (S. Rept. 108-352), S9386 [20SE]

Veterans Earn and Learn Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1716) (H. Rept. 108-572), H5148 [25JN]

World Year of Physics: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 121), S9936 [29SE]

Resolutions by organizations

Renaming of Topeka Public Schools' Administrative Center in Honor of McKinley L. Burnett: Topeka, KS, Board of Education, E1177 [18JN]

Resumes

Laura A. King, H6947-H6950 [9SE]

Statements

Educational Opportunity Grants for Needy Elementary and Secondary Students: Daniel Patrick Moynihan, S5512 [17MY]

GAO Pay Gap Report Highlights: Representatives Dingell and Maloney, H6842 [8SE]

Importance of Teaching Women's Studies: Tamara Agha-Jaffar, E2064 [18NO]

Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act (S. 2486): Senate Amendments, H9759-H9766 [17NO]

Summaries

Allied Health Reinvestment Act (S. 2491), S6625 [8JN]

Capacity To Learn for All Students and Schools Act (S. 2340), S4327 [22AP]

Commission on the Future of the U.S. Economy Act (S. 2747), S8732 [22JY]

Kindergarten Plus Act (S. 2654), S8130 [14JY]

Malta Conference on Chemical Sciences in the Middle East: Zafra Lerman, S5368 [12MY]

Tables

Dept. of Education discretionary spending levels, S2480 [10MR]

Haskell Indian Nations University funding history, E1216 [23JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 62, tribute to Katherine Dunham, H3920 [14JN]

H. Con. Res. 131, express that student travel is a vital component of the educational process, H8328 [6OC]

H. Con. Res. 257, award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to Harry W. Colmery, H5162 [6JY]

H. Con. Res. 301, support goals and ideals of World Year of Physics, H5218 [7JY]

H. Con. Res. 357, use of Capitol rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Dorothy I. Height, H406 [10FE]

H. Con. Res. 373, tribute to Kids Love a Mystery (organization), H892 [9MR]

H. Con. Res. 380, recognize benefits and importance of school-based music education, H2509 [4MY]

H. Con. Res. 386, anniversary of U.S. Air Force Academy, H1693 [30MR]

H. Con. Res. 414, Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision anniversary, H2925 [13MY]

H. Con. Res. 501, honor life and work of Duke Ellington, recognize anniversary of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, and support the annual Duke Ellington Jazz Festival, H7806 [29SE]

H. Con. Res. 524, corrections in enrollment to H.R. 1350, Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act, H10022 [19NO]

H. Con. Res. 532, commend Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum Aero Squad After School Program and other youth aviation programs that expose minorities to the field of civil aviation, H11043 [7DE]

H. Res. 491, honor individuals who are mentors and support efforts to recruit more mentors, H44 [21JA]

H. Res. 492, tribute to Catholic schools, H40 [21JA]

H. Res. 522, increase awareness and education about heart disease among women, H1339 [23MR]

H. Res. 551, C-SPAN anniversary, H1082 [16MR]

H. Res. 578, support goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month, H2388 [27AP]

H. Res. 580, consideration of H.R. 3966, ROTC and Military Recruiter Equal Access to Campus Act, H1695 [30MR]

H. Res. 598, recognize contributions of military-impacted schools, teachers, administration, and staff for their role in the education of military children, H2500 [4MY]

H. Res. 600, support goals and ideals of National Charter Schools Week, H2505 [4MY]

H. Res. 669, provide prostate cancer patients with meaningful access to information on treatment options, H3896 [14JN]

H. Res. 684, tribute to David S. Tidmarsh, E.W. Scripps Co., National Spelling Bee champion, H5480 [12JY]

H. Res. 714, tribute to Sandra Feldman, H5944 [19JY]

H. Res. 759, tribute to Festival of Children Foundation, Inc., H7802 [29SE]

H. Res. 792, United Negro College Fund, Inc., anniversary, H7808 [29SE]

H. Res. 815, Andrew Wojtanik National Geographic Bee winner, H8264 [6OC]

H. Res. 858, consideration of conference report on H.R. 1350, Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act, H10006 [19NO]

H.J. Res. 57, Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center, H8100 [5OC]

H.R. 620, provide adequate school facilities in Yosemite National Park, S11878 [7DE]

H.R. 1350, Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act, S5411-S5451 [13MY]

H.R. 1446, California Missions Preservation Act, S11176 [10OC], H9828 [17NO]

H.R. 2023, Asthmatic Schoolchildren's Treatment and Health Management Act, H8074 [5OC]

H.R. 2121, Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program Trust Fund Enhancement Act, H5158 [6JY]

H.R. 2391, Cooperative Research and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) Act, H944 [10MR]

H.R. 2457, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument educational center funding and boundary adjustment, H7020 [13SE]

H.R. 2655, Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program extension, H10218 [20NO]

H.R. 3504, rename the American Indian Education Foundation as the National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education, H3922 [14JN]

H.R. 3658, Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act, H3893 [14JN]

H.R. 3926, Organ Donation and Recovery Improvement Act, H1335 [23MR]

H.R. 3966, ROTC and Military Recruiter Equal Access to Campus Act, H1702 [30MR]

H.R. 4012, permanently authorize the District of Columbia College Access Act public school and private school tuition assistance programs, H5781 [14JY]

H.R. 4027, make Virginia Key, FL, property under administrative jurisdiction of NOAA available to the University of Miami for a marine life science center, H7021 [13SE]

H.R. 4030, Congressional Medal for Outstanding Contributions in Math and Science Education Act, H2209 [21AP]

H.R. 4409, Teacher Training Enhancement Act, H3628-H3633 [2JN]

H.R. 4411, Priorities for Graduate Studies Act, H3638 [2JN]

H.R. 4657, District of Columbia Retirement Protection Improvement Act, H7705 [28SE]

H.R. 5042, ensure that dependents of Federal employees stationed in Puerto Rico receive a high-quality elementary and secondary education, H8138 [5OC]

H.R. 5131, Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act, H8311 [6OC]

H.R. 5185, Higher Education Extension Act, H8317 [6OC]

H.R. 5186, Taxpayer-Teacher Protection Act, H8319 [6OC]

H.R. 5204, modify determination of the amount of payments for indirect expenses associated with operating approved graduate medical residency training programs at children's hospitals, H8253 [6OC]

H.R. 5213, Research Review Act, H8255 [6OC]

H.R. 5360, American History and Civics Education Act, H10023 [19NO]

S. 480, Training for Realtime Writers Act, S11586 [19NO]

S. 643, Hibben Center Act, S11185 [10OC], H7670 [28SE]

S. 1233, National Great Black Americans Commemoration Act, S6465 [3JN], H3563 [1JN]

S. 1248, Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act, S5250-S5325 [12MY]

S. 1814, transfer control of the Mingo Job Corps Center in Puxico, MO, from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to the Forest Service, S4163 [20AP], H7972-H7974 [4OC]

S. 2027, Driver Education and Licensing Improvement Act, S251 [26JA]

S. 2048, repeal Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act sunset provisions and make permanent deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses, S541 [3FE]

S. 2075, Geriatricians Loan Forgiveness Act, S1291 [12FE]

S. 2164, Assisting America's Rural Schools Act, S2226 [4MR]

S. 2192, Cooperative Research and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) Act, S2559 [10MR], S7522 [25JN], H10219 [20NO]

S. 2195, Anabolic Steroid Control Act, S10606-S10608 [6OC], H9010 [8OC]

S. 2223, expand list of entities eligible to establish and maintain certain qualified tuition programs, S2997 [23MR]

S. 2294, Jornada Experimental Range Transfer Act, S3927 [7AP]

S. 2299, Homeland Security Education Act, S3933-S3936 [7AP]

S. 2335, Preparing, Recruiting, and Retaining Education Professionals Act, S4303-S4309 [22AP]

S. 2336, Putting Prevention First Act, S4311-S4315 [22AP]

S. 2340, Capacity To Learn for All Students and Schools Act, S4319-S4327 [22AP]

S. 2345, No Child Left Behind Reform Act, S4331 [22AP]

S. 2347, permanently authorize the public school and private school tuition assistance programs under the District of Columbia College Access Act, S4377 [26AP]

S. 2361, Training and Research in Urology Act, S4696 [29AP]

S. 2399, Healthy Lifestyles Act, S5092-S5094 [10MY]

S. 2428, Student Bill of Rights, S5541-S5545 [17MY]

S. 2459, Community Security Act, S5958-S5961 [20MY]

S. 2461, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, S5963-S5979 [20MY]

S. 2462, 21st Century Federal Pell Grant Plus Act, S5982 [20MY]

S. 2477, Accessing College Through Comprehensive Early Outreach, State Partnerships, and Simplification Act, S6100-S6105 [21MY]

S. 2486, Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act, S6289-S6291 [1JN], S10880-S10884 [8OC], H9749-H9758 [17NO]

S. 2491, Allied Health Reinvestment Act, S6360-S6362 [2JN]

S. 2519, Iraqi Women and Children's Liberation Act, S6806 [15JN]

S. 2526, Children's Hospitals Educational Equity and Research (CHEER) Act, S11385 [16NO]

S. 2534, Montgomery GI Bill for the 21st Century Act, S6904 [16JN]

S. 2538, provide a grant program to support establishment and operation of Teacher Professional Development Institutes, S7006 [17JN]

S. 2539, improve tribal colleges and universities, S7007-S7009 [17JN]

S. 2542, No Child Left Behind Fairness Act, S7011 [17JN]

S. 2561, Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act, S7313 [23JN]

S. 2617, No Child Left Behind Appropriations Support Act, S7754 [7JY]

S. 2654, Kindergarten Plus Act, S8128-S8130 [14JY]

S. 2676, issue a semipostal stamp in order to provide funding for childhood drinking prevention and education programs, S8239 [15JY]

S. 2715, International Student and Scholar Access Act, S8563-S8565 [21JY]

S. 2721, American History Achievement Act, S8704 [22JY]

S. 2732, Bus Utility and Safety in School Transportation Opportunity and Purchasing Act, S8711 [22JY]

S. 2739, Investing in America's Future Act, S8715-S8720 [22JY]

S. 2747, Commission on the Future of the U.S. Economy Act, S8732-S8734 [22JY]

S. 2791, National Guard and Reserve Bill of Rights Act, S9078-S9081 [10SE]

S. 2794, No Child Left Behind Improvement Act, S9134-S9137 [13SE]

S. 2795, Higher Education Affordability, Access, and Opportunity Act, S9138-S9140 [13SE]

S. 2797, Textbook Affordability Act, S9222 [14SE]

S. 2815, Asthmatic Schoolchildren's Treatment and Health Management Act, S9388 [20SE]

S. 2849, enhance the Montgomery GI Bill benefits for members of the Armed Forces who have served after September 11, 2001, S9724 [27SE]

S. 2877, Taxpayer-Teacher Protection Act, S10072 [30SE]

S. 2885, build capacity at community colleges to meet increased demand while maintaining affordable tuition rates and open-door policies, S10367 [4OC]

S. 2887, Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program (CCAMPIS) improvement, S10438 [5OC]

S. 2888, Youth Service Scholarship Act, S10439 [5OC]

S. 2913, Community-Based Health Care Retraining Act, S10706 [7OC]

S. 2974, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, S11068-S11084, S11091-S11107 [10OC]

S. 2977, Protecting Our Communities by Making Returning Offenders Better Citizens Act, S11307-S11309 [11OC]

S. 2995, permanently extend tax deduction for college tuition expenses, S11497 [18NO]

S. 3005, Rural and Part-Time Firefighter Training Fairness Act, S11500 [18NO]

S. Con. Res. 101, Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision anniversary, S4505 [28AP]

S. Con. Res. 102, Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision anniversary, S4769 [3MY], S5024 [6MY]

S. Con. Res. 104, tribute to Kids Love a Mystery (program), S5004 [6MY]

S. Con. Res. 107, American Association for the Advancement of Science Congressional Science and Engineering Fellowship Program anniversary, S5377, S5381 [12MY]

S. Con. Res. 117, award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to Harry W. Colmery, S6678 [9JN]

S. Con. Res. 121, support goals and ideals of World Year of Physics, S7842 [8JY], S11184 [10OC]

S. Res. 221, recognize contributions of historically Black colleges and universities, S8804 [22JY]

S. Res. 292, National School Counseling Week, S288 [27JA], S378 [2FE]

S. Res. 294, National Mentoring Month, S325 [28JA], S378 [2FE]

S. Res. 306, Read Across America Day, S1896 [27FE], S1936 [1MR]

S. Res. 313, People-to-People Engagement in World Affairs Resolution, S2448 [9MR]

S. Res. 316, Financial Literacy Month, S2450, S2460 [9MR]

S. Res. 324, tribute to Hubble Space Telescope for extraordinary contributions to scientific research and education and reconsideration of future service missions, S3191 [25MR]

S. Res. 331, National Safety Month, S3633 [5AP], S5554 [17MY]

S. Res. 334, National Electrical Safety Month, S4053 [8AP], S4777 [3MY]

S. Res. 349, Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision anniversary, S4844 [4MY], S5023 [6MY]

S. Res. 351, support goals and ideals of National Charter Schools Week, S4845, S4851 [4MY]

S. Res. 359, Free Enterprise Education Week, S5377, S5381 [12MY]

S. Res. 366, National Better Hearing and Speech Month, S6044 [20MY]

S. Res. 375, support initiatives for Greater Middle East reform and modernization including a Twenty-First Century Trust, S6677 [9JN]

S. Res. 388, Pennsylvania State University anniversary, S7195 [22JN]

S. Res. 389, provide prostate cancer patients with meaningful access to information on treatment options, S7325 [23JN], S11018 [10OC]

S. Res. 396, Pennsylvania State University anniversary, S7486, S7497 [24JN]

S. Res. 401, National Veterans Awareness Week, S7842 [8JY], S8803 [22JY]

S. Res. 404, Smokey Bear's 60th Anniversary, S8050 [13JY], S8803 [22JY]

S. Res. 423, tribute to Inez Sitter, S9082 [10SE], S11507 [18NO]

S. Res. 459, American Music Month, S11016, S11108 [10OC]

S. Res. 461, National Character Counts Week, S11016, S11109 [10OC]

S. Res. 466, celebrate anniversaries of the International Polar Years and International Geophysical Year and support a continuation of this international science year tradition, S11310, S11324 [11OC]

S. Res 366, support goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month, S6010 [20MY]

Tributes

Height, Dorothy I., E468 [29MR]