RELIGION

Addresses

America Is Hungry for a Spiritual Revival: Ronald Reagan, S6724 [14JN]

Anti-Semitism: Colin L. Powell, Sec. of State, E838 [12MY]

———Moshe Katsav, E939-E941 [21MY]

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

History of the Pledge of Allegiance: Dori Thompson, E573 [21AP]

Israel-Arab Conflict: Haim Harari, S8100 [14JY]

Prayer Breakfast in Dallas, TX (1984): Ronald Reagan, H3849 [9JN]

Prince of Peace: William Jennings Bryan, S4002 [8AP]

Rock Springs Congregational Methodist Church—New Building Dedication—Walking in the FOG (Favor of God): Benny Tate, E1643 [15SE]

U.N. Conference To Discuss Growing Problem of Anti-Semitism: Anne Bayefsky, S8098 [14JY]

Amendments

Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (H.R. 2028), H7470, H7471, H7472, H7475 [23SE]

Dept. of State: require annual reports on acts of anti-Semitism around the world (S. 2292), S5049 [7MY], S11126 [10OC], H9028 [8OC]

Iran: human rights violations of Bahais (S. Con. Res. 78), S11873, S11906 [7DE]

Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe: support ongoing work in combating anti-Semitism, racism, xenophobia, discrimination, intolerance, and related violence (S. Con. Res. 110), S9646, S9654 [23SE]

Appointments

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, S9144 [13SE], H8852 [7OC]

Articles and editorials

Bush To Appear on Christian TV for Prayer Day, S4959 [6MY]

Casting the First Stone, S6424 [3JN]

Charity Reopens Bible, H330 [4FE]

From the Pulpit, a Struggle for Justice, E2089 [20NO]

Gender Neutral Language—Destroying an Essential Element of Our Faith, S7555 [6JY]

Granted Asylum, Nun Held in Va. Jail—Tibetan Entangled in Post-9/11 Caution, S314 [28JA]

Halting the New Hatred, S9247 [15SE]

Israeli Security Fence, E292 [3MR]

Our Banner Deserves Constitutional Protection, S6744 [14JN]

Pledge—Issue Still Unresolved, E1140 [16JN]

Pryor's Example Bears on Holmes Controversy, S7554 [6JY]

Republicans and the Relics of Barbarism—Moral Conviction Made the GOP the GOP, H7932 [30SE]

Road From Riyadh to Beslan, E1648 [15SE]

Spiritual Leader, Blessed Presence, E531 [2AP]

Union for Reform Judiasm Mission Trip to Israel, E750 [5MY]

Bills and resolutions

Afghanistan: protect archeological or ethnological materials (see H.R. 4641), H4765 [22JN]

American Religious History Month: designate (see S. Con. Res. 91), S1586 [25FE]

Argentina: anniversary of terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires (see S. Con. Res. 126), S8229 [15JY] (see H. Con. Res. 469), H5195 [6JY]

Courts: limit jurisdiction of Federal courts in certain cases and promote federalism (see H.R. 3799), H514 [11FE]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (H.R. 2028), consideration (see H. Res. 781), H7328 [21SE]

Dept. of State: establish an Office To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism and require annual reports on acts of anti-Semitism around the world (see H.R. 4230), H2482 [28AP]

———require annual reports on acts of anti-Semitism around the world (see S. 2292), S3919 [7AP] (see H.R. 4214), H2372 [22AP]

———require report on promotion of religious freedom, democracy, and human rights in foreign countries (see H.R. 4989), H6704 [22JY]

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

Europe: condemn rise in anti-Semitism (see H. Res. 616), H2491 [30AP]

Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (see H.R. 4909), H6701 [22JY]

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]

France: condemn policy prohibiting religious articles and symbols in schools and respect the freedom of all to practice their religious faith without state interference (see H. Res. 528), H515 [11FE]

Hinduism: issue postage stamp in commemoration of the Diwali festival (see S. Res. 318), S2717 [11MR]

———recognize the holiday of Diwali (see H. Res. 816), H8038 [4OC]

Immigration: restrict issuance of visas to Saudi Arabian citizens until certification that Saudi Arabia does not discriminate in the issuance of visas on the basis of religious affiliation or heritage (see H.R. 3934), H1011 [10MR]

Kosovo: condemn ethnic violence and promote long-term peace and stability (see S. Res. 326), S3456 [31MR]

———encourgage the development of self-government (see S. Res. 384), S7054 [18JN]

National Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Day: designate (see S. Res. 378), S6734 [14JN]

Nguyen Van Ly, Thaddeus: call for release by Vietnam (see S. Res. 311), S2223 [4MR] (see H. Con. Res. 378), H871 [4MR]

Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe: support ongoing work in combating anti-Semitism, racism, xenophobia, discrimination, intolerance, and related violence (see S. Con. Res. 110), S5535 [17MY] (see H. Con. Res. 425), H3015 [13MY]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 812), H7944 [30SE]

Refugees: condemn human rights violations of religious minorities in Middle East, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf and acknowledge impact of Arab-Israeli conflict on Middle East refugee situation (see S. Res. 325), S3294 [29MR] (see H. Res. 838), H8859 [7OC]

Romania: provide equitable restitution to certain religious communities for property confiscated by the former Communist government (see H. Res. 632), H2728 [6MY]

Saudi Arabia: halt support for religious ideologies that promote hatred, intolerance, violence, and human rights abuses and encourage religious freedom (see S. Con. Res. 131), S8689 [22JY]

Terrorism: denounce danger of international terrorism inspired by an apostate vision of Islam (see H. Con. Res. 523), H9999 [18NO]

Yogiji, Habhajan S.K.: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 148), S11496 [18NO] (see H. Con. Res. 521), H9745 [16NO]

Declarations

Condemn Anti-Semitism: Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, S9246 [15SE]

Hearings

Faith-based perspectives on the provision of community services: Committee on Government Reform (House) (excerpts), H333 [4FE]

Letters

CARE Act: Alliance for Individual Development Account (IDA) Tax Credits, S2949 [23MR]

———Louis Katz, America's Blood Centers (organization), S2950 [23MR]

———Marina L. Weiss, March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, S2950 [23MR]

———Martin R. Stephens, National Conference of State Legislatures, S2949 [23MR]

———Robert Forney, America's Second Harvest (organization), S2950 [23MR]

———Theodore Cardinal McCarrick, Thomas A. DeStefano, and Michael D. Place, S2949 [23MR]

Charitable Giving Act: Senators Santorum and Lieberman, S9414 [21SE]

Condemn anti-Semitism: Marc Grossman, Dept. of State, S9247 [15SE]

Condemn French policy prohibiting religious headwear in schools: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E17 [21JA]

Duties of Catholic politicians and voters of the Diocese of Colorado Springs, CO: Michael J. Sheridan, H4144 [15JN]

Global Anti-Semitism Review Act: Senator Voinovich, S3925 [7AP]

———several Jewish organizations, S3925 [7AP]

Human rights violations by Laos: Felice D. Gaer, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, S11525 [19NO]

———several Members of Congress, S11526 [19NO]

Human rights violations of Sikhs by India: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E1378 [15JY]

Investigation of hate crime against Sikh-owned gas station in Chesterfield County, VA: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E2193 [7DE]

Khalistan liberation: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E205 [24FE]

New Year's message to the Khalsa Panth: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E24 [21JA]

Pledge Protection Act: Barry W. Lynn, Americans United for Separation of Church and State (organization), H7460 [23SE]

———Bob Barr, H7462 [23SE]

———J. Brent Walker and K. Hollyn Hollman, Baptist Joint Committee, H7462 [23SE]

———Kathryn A. Monroe, Constitution Project (organization), H7455, H7461 [23SE]

———Laura W. Murphy and Terri Schroeder, ACLU, H7461 [23SE]

———Martin H. Redish, H7463 [23SE]

———Mel Lipman, American Humanist Association, H7455 [23SE]

———Ralph G. Neas and Marge Baker, People for the American Way (organization), H7459 [23SE]

———Richard T. Foltin, American Jewish Committee, H7460 [23SE]

———Robert C. Keithan, Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations, H7456 [23SE]

———Robert J. Grey, Jr., ABA, H7459 [23SE]

———several religious, civil rights, and civil liberties organizations, H7456 [23SE]

———several women's rights organizations, H7458 [23SE]

———Wade Henderson and Nancy Zirkin, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights (organization), H7458 [23SE]

———Winnie Stachelberg, Human Rights Campaign (organization), H7458 [23SE]

Religious freedom in Vietnam: Embassy of Vietnam, E117 [4FE]

Tribute to John Hurst and Dolly D. Adams: Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, E801 [11MY]

Tribute to Ronald Reagan: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E1156 [18JN]

Uniformed military chaplains status: Representative Walter B. Jones, H2495 [4MY]

Vaisakhi Day observance: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E460 [26MR], E550 [20AP]

Lists

Catholic schools operating in Delaware, H43 [21JA]

Professional accomplishments of Nancy Salisbury, E1953 [11OC]

Recent incidents of anti-Semitism in Europe, S9165 [14SE]

Pamphlets

20th Anniversary of the Golden Temple Massacre: Council of Khalistan, E1216 [23JN]

Poems

``Going To Tell Ya Something,'' Jorman Nunez and Jacklyn Torres, E471 [29MR]

``House Calls,'' Bertie Battle Wilde, E1871 [11OC]

``Soliloquy,'' Victor Miller, E1164 [18JN]

Press releases

CARE Act: United Jewish Communities (organization), S2948 [23MR]

Dr. Aulakh, Others Expose Indian Human Rights Violations at Congressional Hearing: Council of Khalistan, E969 [1JN]

400th Anniversary of Guru Granth Sahib—Remember Bullets Pierced Through Guru Granth Sahib: Council of Khalistan, E1629 [15SE]

400th Anniversary of Guru Granth Sahib and 20th Anniversary of Golden Temple Attack: Council of Khalistan, E396 [17MR], E462 [26MR]

G.S. Tohra Passes Away at 79: Council of Khalistan, E552 [20AP]

India Must Live by Principles of Democracy—Seeks U.N. Security Council Seat but Violates Principles It Proclaims: Council of Khalistan, E1773 [1OC]

Seminar on Khalistan Held in Punjab—Independence Is Alive and Well in Punjab, Khalistan: Council of Khalistan, E20 [21JA]

Sikhs Commemorate 20th Anniversary of Golden Temple Attack: Council of Khalistan, E1154 [18JN]

Sikhs Protest Indian Genocide on Republic Day: Council of Khalistan, E203 [24FE]

Vietnam—Open Central Highlands to International Observers—Reported Killings of Montagnard Protesters Must Be Investigated Immediately: Human Rights Watch (organization), E657 [27AP]

Proposals

Condemn ethnic violence and promote long-term peace and stability in Kosovo, E445 [24MR]

Remarks in House

Abelson Family: Adat Ari El (Jewish congregation) honorees, E833 [12MY]

Alexandria, VA: anniversary of Agudas Achim Congregation, E1637 [15SE], E1659 [21SE]

———tribute to military veterans of Agudas Achim Congregation, E1659 [21SE]

Argentina: anniversary of terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires (H. Con. Res. 469), H6523-H6525 [21JY], E1503 [22JY]

Bangladesh: human rights violations against Hindus, H3057 [17MY]

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

Berlin Conference on Anti-Semitism: address by Sec. of State Colin L. Powell, E838 [12MY]

Berwick, PA: anniversary of Calvary United Methodist Church, E1905 [11OC]

Binh, Nguyen Vu: call for release by Vietnam, H1013 [11MR]

Blountville, TN: anniversary of B'Nai Sholom Congregation, E690 [28AP]

Bronx, NY: anniversary of Greater Universal Baptist Church, E715 [30AP]

Brooklyn, NY: anniversary of New Life Baptist Church, E2051 [18NO]

Buckner Hill, MO: anniversary of Buckner Christian Church, E2010 [17NO]

Burbank, CA: anniversary of Magnolia Park United Methodist Church, E1559 [8SE]

Burton, MI: anniversary of Eastgate Baptist Church, E1221 [23JN]

California: court ruling requiring Catholic charities to cover birth control in employees' health insurance plans, H756 [3MR]

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

Center for National Policy: tribute to forum on the war on terrorism with members of the Arab and Muslim diplomatic communities and Representative Jim Turner, E1903 [11OC]

Chaudhary, Bush: Ambassador Leadership Initiative (organization) Ambassadors for Peace Award recipient, E119 [4FE]

Chesterfield County, VA: investigation of hate crime against Sikh-owned gas station, E2186, E2192 [7DE]

China, People's Republic of: persecution of Falun Gong practitioners (H. Con. Res. 304), H7994-H7997 [4OC], E1801 [6OC]

Clearlake, CA: anniversary of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, E2111 [20NO]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of La Providencia Family Center, E1603 [13SE]

———anniversary of St. Colman Parish, E2193 [7DE]

———anniversary of St. Mary Romanian Orthodox Cathedral, E1427 [20JY]

Colorado: tribute to East Holbrook, Rocky Ford, and Emmanuel Mennonite Churches, E308 [4MR]

Columbia, CA: anniversary of First Presbyterian Church, E802 [11MY]

Community Services Block Grant Act: prohibit faith-based organizations receiving Federal funds from discriminating in hiring practices, H314-H325, H328-H345 [4FE], E212 [24FE]

———require that organizations offering religious services or activities do so separately from block grant program services, H344 [4FE]

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

Courts: clarify jurisdiction of the local courts of the District of Columbia over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance, H7471, H7472 [23SE]

———limit jurisdiction of Federal courts in certain cases and promote federalism (H.R. 3799), H7079 [14SE], E1687 [22SE]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (H.R. 2028), H7334 [22SE], H7451-H7478 [23SE], E1687 [22SE], E1711 [24SE], E1729 [29SE]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (H.R. 2028), consideration (H. Res. 781), H7391-H7395 [22SE]

———preserve authority of Supreme Court over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance, H7472-H7475 [23SE]

———preserve Federal jurisdiction over cases involving coerced or mandatory recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, H7475-H7477 [23SE]

Dallas, TX: anniversary of St. Patrick's School, E1133 [15JN]

Dept. of Defense: status of uniformed military chaplains, H2494 [4MY]

Dept. of State: require annual reports on acts of anti-Semitism around the world (S. 2292), H9027-H9029 [8OC]

———require report on promotion of religious freedom, democracy, and human rights in foreign countries (H.R. 4989), H6690 [22JY], E1510 [22JY]

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

Easter: observance, H2133 [2AP]

Ebadi, Shirin: permit works to be published in the U.S., E2196 [7DE]

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

Fair Labor Standards Act: permit certain youth to perform certain work with wood, H256 [3FE]

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 (H.R. 4431), E2126 [20NO]

Flint, MI: tribute to Eastside Compassionate Mission Center, Inc., E1550 [8SE]

Flower Mound, TX: anniversary of Flower Mound Presbyterian Church, E1082 [9JN]

Fort Worth, TX: tribute to Wayside Church of God in Christ, Inc., E225 [25FE]

Foster City, CA: anniversary of Peninsula Sinai Congregation, E212 [24FE]

France: condemn policy prohibiting religious headwear in schools, E17 [21JA]

Garland, TX: tribute to First Baptist Church, H7078 [14SE]

Gary, IN: anniversary of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, E322 [9MR]

Grand Rapids, MI: anniversary of Eastern Avenue Christian Reformed Church, E1640 [15SE]

Grapevine, TX: anniversary of 121 Community Church, E1415 [19JY]

Greene, NY: tribute to Chenango River Workcamp, E1444 [21JY]

Guam: anniversary of Catholic Social Services, E1710 [24SE]

Hendersonville, TN: anniversary of Bible Baptist Church, E1167 [18JN]

Highland Park, NJ: anniversary of Congregation Etz Ahaim, E2081 [20NO]

Houghton, MI: anniversary of Grace United Methodist Church, E1479 [22JY]

India: anniversary of attack on the Golden Temple, E1153, E1166 [18JN], E1216 [23JN]

———anniversary of Sikhs holy scripture and Golden Temple attack, E396 [17MR], E462 [26MR], E1628 [15SE]

———civil liberties violations of Sikhs, E24 [21JA], E203, E204 [24FE], E549 [20AP]

———commend seminar on Khalistan independence, E20 [21JA]

———human rights violations, E968 [1JN]

———human rights violations in Khalistan, E1377 [15JY]

———Sikh observance of Vaisakhi Day, E460 [26MR], E549 [20AP]

Interparliamentary Conference on Human Rights and Religious Freedom: tribute, E1625 [15SE]

Iraq: democracy efforts, H5167 [6JY]

———signing of interim constitution, H1014 [11MR]

Isabella, MI: anniversary of Bethany Lutheran Church, E1480 [22JY]

Jacoby, Emil and Erika: Adat Ari El (Jewish congregation) Humanitarian Award recipients, E833 [12MY]

Jenkintown, PA: anniversary of Salem Baptist Church, E20 [21JA]

Jersey City, NJ: anniversary of St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1662 [21SE]

———anniversary of Woodcliff Community Reformed Church, E2172 [7DE]

Jews: condemn anti-Semitism, E639 [22AP]

Kalamazoo, MI: anniversary of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, E1803 [6OC]

Kazakhstan: religious freedom, E1712 [24SE]

Kosovo: condemn ethnic violence and promote long-term peace and stability, E444 [24MR]

Lasker Family: Adat Ari El (Jewish congregation) honorees, E833 [12MY]

Leadership Training Institute of America: tribute, E1186 [18JN]

Lewis, Albert J., Jr.: International Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Museum inductee, E2093 [20NO]

Lewisville, TX: anniversary of First United Methodist Church, E124 [6FE]

Long Beach, CA: anniversary of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, H3576 [1JN]

Lowell, MI: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E1560 [8SE]

Madison, WI: anniversary of Jewish Community Council Camp Shalom, E1296 [7JY]

Mayfield, L.H.: Wesley Foundation United Methodist Campus Ministry in Cincinnati Spirit Award recipient, E656 [27AP]

Merrillville, IN: anniversary of St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, E2080 [20NO]

———anniversary of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, E1991 [16NO]

Miami, FL: dedication of Temple Samu-El Or Olom's new facilities, E2085 [20NO]

Milner, GA: tribute to Rock Springs Congregational Methodist Church, E1643 [15SE]

Mocanaqua, PA: anniversary of St. Mary's, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, E1898 [11OC]

Morality and ethics: characterization of certain values as more important than others, H9700 [16NO], H9875 [17NO], H10920 [6DE]

———national objectives priority assignments, H6741-H6744 [7SE]

Murfreesboro, TN: anniversary of Belle Aire Baptist Church, E286 [3MR]

Naperville, IL: anniversary of Zion Lutheran Church, E2141 [24NO]

Nashville, TN: anniversary of Interdenominational Minsters' Fellowship, E2166 [6DE]

National Bible Week: observance, E1988 [16NO]

National Day of Prayer: observance, H2707 [6MY], E772, E773 [6MY]

Native Americans: protect sacred Native American Federal land from significant damage, H4244-H4249 [16JN]

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

New Haven, CT: anniversary of Beulah Heights First Pentecostal Church, E51 [27JA]

New York, NY: anniversary of Congregation Shearith Israel, E1830 [7OC]

———anniversary of Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, E1296 [7JY]

———anniversary of New Lots Community Church, E1975 [16NO]

Newark, NJ: tribute to Providence Missionary Baptist Church, E548 [20AP]

Nguyen Van Ly, Thaddeus: call for release by Vietnam (H. Con. Res. 378), H2761-H2765 [11MY], E656 [27AP]

Normandy, TN: anniversary of Normandy United Methodist Church, E1992 [16NO]

Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition: anniversary, E471 [29MR]

Oakland, CA: anniversary of Allen Temple Baptist Church, E1906 [11OC]

———anniversary of Good Samaritan Christian Fellowship Church, E1489 [22JY]

———anniversary of Parks Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1556 [8SE]

Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe: Berlin Conference on Anti-Semitism, E939 [21MY]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (H. Con. Res. 49), E82 [30JA]

Parma, OH: anniversary of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, E2013 [17NO]

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

Pledge of Allegiance: inclusion of phrase ``under God'', H2412 [28AP]

———Supreme Court case on inclusion of phrase ``under God'', H1374, H1376 [24MR], E573 [21AP]

———Supreme Court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'', E1140 [16JN]

Pope John Paul II: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E1129 [15JN]

Portage, IN: anniversary of Nativity of Our Savior Church, E187 [24FE]

Prince Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz (Saudi Arabia): remarks on the role of Zionism in terrorist attacks in Saudi Arabia, H2499 [4MY], H4769 [23JN], H5136 [25JN]

Rosh Hashanah: observance, E1602 [13SE]

San Bernardino, CA: anniversary of Catholic Diocese, E24 [21JA]

San Jose, CA: tribute to Vietnamese Bhikshu Buddhist Council remembrance of Buddhist Master Minh Dang Quang, E201 [24FE]

Saudi Arabia: role in terrorist attack at school in Beslan, Russia, E1648 [15SE]

Schererville, IN: anniversary of St. George's Greek Orthodox Church, E1840 [8OC]

Scranton, PA: anniversary of St. Michael's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, E2050 [18NO]

Siconolfi, Constantine: B'nai B'rith Amos Lodge No. 136 Americanism Award recipient, E857 [14MY]

St. Albans, WV: anniversary of Maranatha Fellowship Church, E2034 [18NO]

St. Michael's College: anniversary, E1599 [13SE]

Stayton, OR: anniversary of Mount Pleasant Community Church, E1635 [15SE]

Stratford, CT: anniversary of St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, E1912 [11OC]

Swanson, Paul: Ambassador Leadership Initiative (organization) Ambassador for Peace Leadership in Reconciliation and Peace-Making Award recipient, E115 [4FE]

Syracuse, NY: anniversary of St. Elias Church, E1080 [9JN]

Taxation: permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (H.R. 235), H4143 [15JN], H4618 [21JN], H4733 [22JN], H5385 [8JY], H5618 [13JY], H6537 [21JY], H6983, H6984 [9SE], H7219 [15SE], H7587 [28SE]

Television: portrayal of Amish on proposed reality series, H5544 [13JY]

Thomas, Miriam: College of Mount St. Vincent Seton Medal recipient, E890 [18MY]

Tujunga, CA: anniversary of Mekhitarist Fathers' Armenian School, E240 [26FE]

Turkey: call for the release of certain Kurdish members of the Parliament from prison, and for the recognition of full cultural and language rights for the Kurdish people (H. Res. 302), H5134 [25JN]

Tytler, Jagdish: prevent visit to the U.S. relative to human rights violations of Sikhs in India, E1218 [23JN], E1232 [24JN]

Vines, Robert and Sherri: Congregation Emanu El of San Bernardino, CA, Rabbi Norman F. Feldheym Award recipients, E971 [1JN], E1075 [8JN], E1102 [14JN]

Walsenburg, CO: anniversary of United Church, E1809 [6OC]

West Haven, CT: anniversary of Congregation Sinai, Inc., E159 [10FE]

Wharton, NJ: anniversary of Hungarian Presbyterian Church, E1634 [15SE]

Wiley, Pamela L.: St. Paul's Calvary United Church of God of Union, NJ, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E972 [1JN]

Wilkes-Barre, PA: anniversary of St. Mary's Antiochian Orthodox Church, E1658 [21SE]

Women: condemn violence against women, E506 [2AP]

Yogiji, Habhajan S.K.: tribute (H. Con. Res. 521), E2009 [17NO]

Remarks in Senate

Argentina: anniversary of terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires (S. Con. Res. 126), S8793 [22JY]

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (S. 476), S2948-S2952 [23MR], S6440 [3JN], S9433 [21SE]

Dept. of State: require annual reports on acts of anti-Semitism around the world (S. 2292), S3924-S3927 [7AP], S5049 [7MY], S9166 [14SE], S11126, S11127 [10OC]

Detroit, MI: anniversary of Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, S4020 [8AP]

———anniversary of Church of the Precious Blood, S6627 [8JN]

Easter: observance, S4001 [8AP]

Fayetteville, GA: anniversary of Fayetteville First Baptist Church, S2542 [10MR]

FEMA: policy on providing disaster relief to faith-based organizations, S11232 [11OC]

Foreign countries: report on congressional delegation trip to the United Kingdom, Serbia and Montenegro, and Italy, S11615-S11617 [19NO]

Freedom of religion: restore certain religious freedoms (S. 1558), S1271 [12FE]

Hinduism: issue postage stamp in commemoration of the Diwali festival (S. Res. 318), S2728 [11MR]

Iran: human rights violations of Bahais (S. Con. Res. 78), S11873 [7DE]

Iraq: signing of interim constitution, S2256 [8MR]

Israel: observance of National Day to Combat Anti-Semitism, S281 [27JA]

Jews: condemn anti-Semitism, S9156, S9164-S9167 [14SE], S9246-S9251, S9265 [15SE], S10983 [9OC]

Kosovo: condemn ethnic violence and promote long-term peace and stability, S3557-S3559 [1AP]

———condemn ethnic violence and promote long-term peace and stability (S. Res. 326), S3462 [31MR], S4070 [8AP]

———encourgage the development of self-government (S. Res. 384), S7056 [18JN]

Louisville, KY: anniversary of Green Street Baptist Church, S3177 [25MR]

Lutheran Social Services of Michigan (organization): anniversary, S9073 [10SE]

National Bible Week: observance, S11372 [16NO]

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 of Prayer: exclusion of Muslims and other religious groups from official ceremonies, S4958 [6MY]

National Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Day: designate (S. Res. 378), S6743-S6745 [14JN]

Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe: support ongoing work in combating anti-Semitism, racism, xenophobia, discrimination, intolerance, and related violence (S. Con. Res. 110), S5547 [17MY], S9653-S9655 [23SE]

Pledge of Allegiance: Supreme Court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'', S6729 [14JN], S6986 [17JN]

Rosh Hashanah: observance, S9156 [14SE], S9241, S9251, S9252 [15SE]

San Francisco, CA: anniversary of Congregation Sherith Israel, S1997 [2MR]

Senate: holding of session on Sunday, S10925 [9OC], S11031, S11067 [10OC]

Taxation: provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), S2948-S2952 [23MR], S9412-S9414 [21SE]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), unanimous-consent request, S2951 [23MR]

Thanksgiving Day: observance, S11606 [19NO]

U.N.: conference to discuss growing problem of anti-Semitism, S8097 [14JY]

West Virginia: Republican National Committee claims relative to efforts to ban the Bible, S10014, S10015 [30SE]

Yogiji, Habhajan S.K.: tribute (S. Con. Res. 148), S11504 [18NO]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 2028, Pledge Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 781) (H. Rept. 108-693), H7328 [21SE]

Global Anti-Semitism Review Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2292), S4687 [29AP]

Pledge Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2028) (H. Rept. 108-691), H7328 [21SE]

Sermons

Congregation Shearith Israel, New York, NY, Anniversary: Marc D. Angel, E1830 [7OC]

Songs

``May the Work I've Done Speak for Me'', E1323 [8JY]

Statements

CARE Act: Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation, S2950 [23MR]

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Interparliamentary Conference on Human Rights and Religious Freedom, E1625 [15SE]

Summaries

Center for National Policy Forum on the War on Terrorism With Members of the Arab and Muslim Diplomatic Communities and Representative Jim Turner, E1903-E1905 [11OC]

Tables

Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe report on country participation in combating anti-Semitism, racism, xenophobia, discrimination, intolerance, and related violence, S9653 [23SE]

Testimonies

Freedom of Religion in Vietnam: Thaddeus Nguyen Van Ly, H2762-H2764 [11MY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 304, People's Republic of China persecution of Falun Gong practitioners, H7994 [4OC]

H. Con. Res. 378, call for release of Thaddeus Nguyen Van Ly by Vietnam, H2761 [11MY]

H. Con. Res. 469, terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, anniversary, H6523 [21JY]

H. Res. 492, tribute to Catholic schools, H40 [21JA]

H. Res. 781, consideration of H.R. 2028, Pledge Protection Act, H7392 [22SE]

H.R. 2028, Pledge Protection Act, H7470 [23SE]

S. 2292, Global Anti-Semitism Review Act, S3926 [7AP], S5049 [7MY], H9027 [8OC]

S. Con. Res. 78, human rights violations of Bahais by Iran, S11873 [7DE]

S. Con. Res. 91, American Religious History Month, S1599 [25FE]

S. Con. Res. 110, support ongoing Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe work in combating anti-Semitism, racism, xenophobia, discrimination, intolerance, and related violence, S5547 [17MY]

S. Con. Res. 126, terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina anniversary, S8243 [15JY], S8793 [22JY]

S. Con. Res. 131, halt Saudi Arabian support for religious ideologies that promote hatred, intolerance, violence, and human rights abuses and encourage religious freedom, S8773 [22JY]

S. Con. Res. 148, tribute to Habhajan S.K. Yogiji, S11503 [18NO]

S. Res. 318, issue postage stamp in commemoration of the Diwali festival, S2728 [11MR]

S. Res. 325, condemn human rights violations of religious minorities in Middle East, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf and acknowledge impact of Arab-Israeli conflict on Middle East refugee situation, S3298 [29MR]

S. Res. 326, condemn ethnic violence and promote long-term peace and stability in Kosovo, S3461 [31MR], S4070 [8AP]

S. Res. 378, National Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Day, S6741, S6745 [14JN]

S. Res. 384, encourgage the development of self-government in Kosovo, S7056 [18JN]

Tributes

Gibson, Mel, H2133 [2AP]