COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES related term(s) Education

Addresses

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

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

New School University Commencement: Theodore C. Sorensen, S9050 [10SE]

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

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

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]

CU Notches a Victory for Sox, E167 [12FE]

John Palms—Nuclear Physicist Leads the Way in Science, Education, Religion and the World Stage, S4295 [22AP]

Memories of Sox Won't Soon Fade, E167 [12FE]

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

R.I.P. Sox, E167 [12FE]

Real March Madness, S2938 [22MR]

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

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

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

Bills and resolutions

Arizona: require release of reversionary interest retained by the U.S. in connection with the conveyance of portions of former Williams AFB, AZ, to Arizona State University and Maricopa County Community College District (see H.R. 4439), H3438 (see H.R. 4439), H3538 [20MY]

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]

———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]

———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]

Brigham Young University: tribute to men's volleyball team (see H. Res. 643), H3093 [17MY]

Business and industry: establish a grant program to support cluster-based economic development efforts (see S. 2581), S7434 [24JN] (see H.R. 4698), H4927 (see H.R. 4698), H5070 [24JN]

California State University, Fullerton: tribute to baseball team (see S. Res. 416), S8689 [22JY] (see H. Res. 704), H5195 [6JY]

Carroll College: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 303), S1286 [12FE]

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

College of St. Benedict/St. John's University: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 297), S721 [9FE] (see H. Res. 493), H36 [20JA]

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

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

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 Education: 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]

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

———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: establish grants and advisory board for U.S.-Israeli joint ventures on alternative/renewable energy sources and energy efficiency (see H.R. 5342), H9049 [8OC]

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

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

Dept. of the Interior: extend authorization to release certain conditions contained in a patent concerning certain land conveyed by the U.S. to Eastern Washington University (see S. 2805), S9286 [15SE] (see H.R. 4596), H4286 [16JN]

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

Education: 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]

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

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

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

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

———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]

———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]

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

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

———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]

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

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

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

———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]

———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]

Extension Living Well Week: designate (see S. Con. Res. 105), S5078 [10MY]

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]

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

Grand Valley State University: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 498), H89 [21JA]

Health: 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]

———require entering students who will reside in on-campus housing to have received meningococcal vaccinations (see H.R. 4080), H1789 [31MR]

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: improve dental services in underserved areas (see S. 2740), S8688 [22JY]

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

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]

———provide funds for campus mental and behavioral health service centers (see S. 2215), S2778 [12MR]

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

Hispanic Engineering, Science, and Technology Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 791), H7442 [22SE]

Housing: prohibit funding to provide section 8 housing voucher assistance to certain students at institutions of higher education (see S. 2690), S8473 [20JY]

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

Kennesaw State University: tribute to men's basketball team (see H. Res. 594), H2019 [1AP]

Kenyon College: tribute to men's swimming and diving team (see H. Res. 635), H2733 [10MY]

———tribute to women's swimming and diving team (see H. Res. 634), H2733 [10MY]

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

Law enforcement officers: extend the same Federal benefits to officers serving private colleges and universities and rail carriers that apply to State and local public safety officers (see S. 2168), S2223 [4MR]

Le Moyne College: tribute to men's lacrosse team (see S. Res. 377), S6734 [14JN] (see H. Con. Res. 446), H3872 [9JN]

Louisiana State University: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 288), S108 [21JA] (see H. Res. 496), H89 [21JA]

National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 396), H1593 [25MR]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 422), S9075 [10SE]

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]

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]

———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]

NCAA: affirm commitment to discouraging alcohol use among underage students by ending alcohol advertising during radio and television broadcasts of sporting events (see H. Res. 575), H1483 [24MR]

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]

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]

Nye County, NV: convey certain land to the University and Community College System of Nevada (see S. 2846), S9673 [24SE]

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]

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]

Research: provide clinical research support grants, clinical research infrastructure grants, and a demonstration program on partnerships in clinical research (see S. 2924), S10703 [7OC] (see H.R. 4779), H5401 [8JY]

Science: facilitate development of science parks (see S. 2737), S8688 [22JY]

Southern University and A&M College: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 287), S108 [21JA] (see H. Res. 496), H89 [21JA]

Syracuse University: tribute to men's lacrosse team (see S. Res. 376), S6734 [14JN] (see H. Con. Res. 447), H3872 [9JN]

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

———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]

———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]

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

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

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]

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

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

University of California, Los Angeles: tribute to women's softball team (see S. Res. 417), S8689 [22JY]

University of Connecticut: tribute to men's and women's basketball teams (see S. Res. 333), S3919 [7AP] (see H. Res. 599), H2199 [20AP]

University of Delaware: tribute to football team (see H. Con. Res. 351), H244 [28JA] (see H. Con. Res. 355), H303 [3FE]

University of Denver: tribute to men's hockey team (see H. Con. Res. 408), H2265 [21AP]

University of Minnesota: tribute to women's ice hockey team (see S. Res. 346), S4693 [29AP] (see H. Res. 630), H2728 [6MY]

University of Nevada, Las Vegas: modify requirements of land conveyance to the University of Nevada at Las Vegas Research Foundation (see S. 2085), S1286 [12FE]

University of Southern California: tribute to football, women's volleyball, and men's water polo teams (see H. Res. 511), H303 [3FE]

University of Virginia: tribute to women's lacrosse team (see S. Res. 368), S6274 [1JN]

Veterans: 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]

Wake Forest University: tribute to field hockey team (see H. Res. 497), H89 [21JA]

Explanations

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

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]

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

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

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

Mississippi State University notable basketball teams, E590 [21AP]

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

Texas 3d Congressional District military academy nominees, E1072 [8JN]

University of Connecticut men's basketball team and coaching staff, H2514 [4MY]

University of Connecticut women's basketball team and coaching staff, H2514 [4MY]

Motions

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

Obituaries

Eaton, Susan C.: Harvard Gazette (publication), E280 [2MR]

Papers

Meaning of the Proposed Federal Marriage Amendment: Several Law Professors, S8016-S8018 [13JY]

Proclamations

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

Remarks in House

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]

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.: anniversary of Alpha Nu Omega chapter, E971 [1JN]

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]

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

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

Astoria, NY: Charles J. Vallone Scholarship Fund honorees, E556 [20AP]

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

Baltimore, MD: tribute to University of Maryland R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, E1350 [9JY]

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

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

Brigham Young University: tribute to men's volleyball team (H. Res. 643), H3912, H3913 [14JN]

Bristol Community College: tribute, E651 [27AP]

Bronx Community College: tribute to Hall of Fame 10K Run, E715 [30AP]

Brunswick, ME: anniversary of Bowdoin International Music Festival, E1297 [7JY]

Bush, President: evaluation of administration, H6123, H6124 [20JY]

Butler County Community College: tribute to football team, H129 [28JA]

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

California Maritime Academy: anniversary, E1676 [22SE]

California State University, Fullerton: tribute to baseball team (H. Res. 704), H5476 [12JY], E1365 [14JY]

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

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

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

College of St. Benedict/St. John's University: tribute to football team (H. Res. 493), H365 [4FE]

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

Colvard, Dean W.: Echo Foundation Echo Award Against Indifference recipient, E175 [12FE]

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]

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

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary of Huntsville, AL, Alumnae Chapter, E459 [26MR]

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

———prohibit the use of funds to administer or pay any special allowance under sections of the Higher Education Act relative to special student loan subsidies, H6939 [9SE]

———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]

———require States providing in-State tuition discounts to illegal aliens to provide such discounts to out-of-State students, H6964, H6965 [9SE]

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

Dept. of HHS: 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 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]

———extend authorization to release certain conditions contained in a patent concerning certain land conveyed by the U.S. to Eastern Washington University (H.R. 4596), H7666 [28SE]

Economy: evaluation of Bush administration, H8862 [8OC]

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

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

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

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

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

———funding, H1502, H1503, H1505, H1534, H1552 [25MR], H2494 [4MY], H3708 [2JN], H6813, H6814 [8SE], H10091 [20NO], E734 [4MY]

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

———increase amount of loan forgiveness for teachers (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]

———national policy to improve system, H1449-H1452 [24MR], H2138, H2139, H2142 [2AP], H2551, H2555 [5MY], H7422, H7423 [22SE]

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

———Pell Grants funding, H1581 [25MR]

———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]

———recognize the importance of civic education, E1679 [22SE], E1788 [4OC], E1933, E1935 [11OC], E2043 [18NO]

———reduce certain special allowance payments and provide additional teacher loan forgiveness on Federal student loans (H.R. 5186), H8319-H8326 [6OC], E1984 [16NO]

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

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

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

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

Engineering: tribute to Energy Challenge participants, E609 [22AP]

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

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

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

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

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

Grand Valley State University: tribute to football team (H. Res. 498), H362 [4FE]

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]

Harris, Devin: Big Ten Conference men's basketball player of the year award recipient, E433 [23MR]

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

Health: 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]

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]

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]

———provide funds for campus mental and behavioral health service centers (H.R. 3593), H6872 [8SE]

———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]

Hispanic Engineering, Science, and Technology Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 791), E1695 [24SE]

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]

Humboldt County, CA: anniversary of Humboldt Crabs (collegiate summer baseball team), E1044 [4JN]

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

———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]

International Martial Arts College of the U.S.: tribute, E1664 [21SE]

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]

Kennesaw State University: tribute to men's basketball team (H. Res. 594), H2516 [4MY]

Kenyon College: tribute to men's swimming and diving team (H. Res. 635), H4652, H4653 [22JN]

———tribute to women's swimming and diving team (H. Res. 634), H4650-H4652 [22JN]

Le Moyne College: tribute to men's lacrosse team, E1062 [8JN]

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

Louisiana State University: tribute to football team, E47 [27JA]

———tribute to football team (H. Res. 496), H478-H482 [11FE]

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

Macomb Community College: anniversary, E1881, E1934 [11OC]

Manhattan College: tribute to men's basketball team, H1281 [18MR]

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

McCann, John M.: DePaul University Dr. Robert Hamilton Special Service Award recipient, E131 [10FE]

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

Medgar Evers College: addition of baccalaureate degree program in social work, E373 [16MR], E1299 [7JY]

Members of Congress: tribute to charity basketball game in support of Gallaudet University, H1485 [25MR]

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

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

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

Mississippi State University: tribute to men's basketball team, E590 [21AP]

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]

Morgenthau, Henry, III and Ruth S.: Harvard University Hillel Tribute to Excellence honorees, E683 [28AP]

National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 86), H2203 [21AP]

National Environmental Services Center: anniversary of National Small Flows Clearinghouse, E1506 [22JY]

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]

NCAA: affirm commitment to discouraging alcohol use among underage students by ending alcohol advertising during radio and television broadcasts of sporting events (H. Res. 575), H1613 [29MR], H2520 [4MY]

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]

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

Ohio State University: agricultural research program funding, H5582 [13JY]

———tribute to Buckeye Bullet electric land speed vehicle team, E1976 [16NO]

Oregon Institute of Technology: tribute to men's basketball team, E757 [5MY]

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

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

Peterson, Bob: University of Houston's College of Optometry William D. Pittman Leadership Award recipient, E890 [18MY]

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

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

Research: promote among universities, the public sector, and private enterprise (H.R. 2391), H944-H946 [10MR], H1081 [16MR], E355 [11MR]

———provide clinical research support grants, clinical research infrastructure grants, and a demonstration program on partnerships in clinical research (H.R. 4779), E1346 [9JY]

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of the U.S.: anniversary, E682 [28AP]

Rutgers University-Newark: rededication of Hill Hall, E2091 [20NO]

Santa Maria, CA: Santa Maria High School recipient of College Board (organization) Inspiration Award, E695 [28AP]

Science: ensure U.S. competitiveness in the areas of science, research, and technology, H6121, H6122 [20JY], H7220 [15SE]

———technology research and development funding, H5404 [9JY]

Sias International University: anniversary, E544 [20AP]

Smith College: tribute to first all-female graduating class of Picker Engineering School, E354 [11MR]

Southern University and A&M College: tribute, E48 [27JA]

———tribute to football team, E48 [27JA]

———tribute to football team (H. Res. 496), H478-H482 [11FE]

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

St. Michaels College: tribute to the School for International Studies, E1441 [21JY]

Strahm, Dick: College Football Hall of Fame inductee, E1681 [22SE]

Syracuse University: tribute to men's lacrosse team, E1062 [8JN]

Taxation: combine the Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits and provide a uniform definition of qualifying higher education expenses (H.R. 4136), E518 [2AP]

———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]

Texans Can! (organization): tribute to opening of school at Paul Quinn College, E1583 [10SE]

Texas: tribute to military academy nominees and those involved in the nomination process from the 3d Congressional District, E1072 [8JN]

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

Trinity Valley Community College: tribute to women's basketball team, E688 [28AP]

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]

United Negro College Fund, Inc.: anniversary (H. Res. 792), H7808-H7811 [29SE]

University of Colorado: tribute to men's and women's cross country teams, E2163 [6DE]

University of Connecticut: tribute to men's and women's basketball teams (H. Res. 599), H2511-H2515 [4MY]

University of Delaware: tribute to football team (H. Con. Res. 355), H363 [4FE]

University of Denver: tribute to men's hockey team (H. Con. Res. 408), H2515 [4MY], E770 [6MY]

University of Houston: tribute to Institute for Obesity Prevention and Urban Fitness, E781 [6MY]

University of Illinois: tribute to men's basketball team, E341 [11MR]

University of Louisiana at Monroe: tribute to cheerleaders, E43 [23JA]

University of Minnesota: tribute to women's ice hockey team (H. Res. 630), H4653, H4654 [22JN]

University of Minnesota Duluth: tribute to men's hockey team, E532 [2AP]

University of New Mexico: tribute to ski team, E949 [21MY]

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]

University of Southern California: tribute to football, women's volleyball, and men's water polo teams (H. Res. 511), H361 [4FE]

University of Vermont: tribute to men's basketball team, E672 [27AP]

University of Virginia: tribute to women's lacrosse team, H3690 [2JN]

University of Wisconsin: anniversary of Wisconsin Memorial Union, E1049 [4JN]

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]

Voting: State regulations governing students' ability to register to vote, H3767, H3768 [3JN], H4746 [22JN], H6118-H6121 [20JY]

Wake Forest University: tribute to field hockey team (H. Res. 497), H364 [4FE]

Wasswa-Mugambwa, Omugo J.: College of St. Scholastica Alum of the Month award recipient, E173 [12FE]

Wayne State University: tribute to Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences School of Mortuary Science graduates, E1138 [16JN]

Wheeling Jesuit University: anniversary, E1709 [24SE]

Wilmington College: tribute to women's basketball team, E461 [26MR]

Women's Educational Equity Act: funding, H6841-H6843 [8SE], E1609 [13SE]

Remarks in Senate

African Americans: recognize contributions of historically Black colleges and universities (S. Res. 221), S8804 [22JY]

Antitrust policy: application of antitrust laws to graduate medical education residency matching programs, S3981, S3985, S3991 [8AP], S5223 [11MY]

Armed Forces: allow certain active-duty personnel to elect to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (S. 2561), S7313 [23JN]

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]

Budget: increase Pell Grant funding through closing of certain tax loopholes, S2635-S2638, S2647 [11MR]

California State University, Fullerton: tribute to baseball team (S. Res. 416), S8800 [22JY]

Carroll College: tribute to football team (S. Res. 303), S1401, S1402 [12FE]

Central College: anniversary, S4155 [20AP]

College of St. Benedict/St. John's University: tribute to football team (S. Res. 297), S756 [9FE]

Colmery, Harry W.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously (S. Con. Res. 117), S6679 [9JN]

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]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: tribute to efforts to combat HIV/AIDS, S2774 [12MR]

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: authorize medical and dental care and disability benefits for service academies cadets and midshipmen and ROTC cadets, S5525-S5527 [17MY], S5601 [18MY]

———Science and Technology Program funding, S6984, S6985 [17JN]

Dept. of Education: improve the Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program (CCAMPIS) (S. 2887), S10437-S10439 [5OC], S10563 [6OC]

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), House amendment, S11185, S11186 [10OC]

———extend authorization to release certain conditions contained in a patent concerning certain land conveyed by the U.S. to Eastern Washington University (H.R. 4596), S10185 [30SE], S10276 [1OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: anniversary of Veterans Upward Bound Program, S2993 [23MR]

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

Education: access to, and affordability of, higher education, S4936 [6MY], S10396 [5OC]

———access to, and affordability of, higher education (S. 2795), S9137-S9140 [13SE]

———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 and preparation programs (S. 2335), S4302 [22AP]

———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]

———funding, S584, S585 [4FE], S4208-S4212 [21AP], S5357 [12MY], S5734 [19MY], S6825 [16JN], S9024-S9026 [9SE], S9159 [14SE], S9478 [22SE], S10812 [8OC], S11737, S11739 [20NO]

———improve international and foreign language studies (S. 2727), S8708 [22JY]

———increase basic Pell Grant amounts for nontraditional college students, S2663 [11MR]

———increase maximum amount of Pell Grants through offsets in other non-education Government programs, S2648, S2649 [11MR]

———national policy to improve system, S9274 [15SE], S11449 [18NO], S12024 [8DE]

———Pell Grants funding, S4208-S4212 [21AP]

———permanently increase the maximum annual contribution allowed to be made to Coverdell education savings accounts (S. 2971), S10987 [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]

———provide for refinancing of consolidated student loans (S. 2198), S2722 [11MR]

———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]

———reduce certain special allowance payments and provide additional teacher loan forgiveness on Federal student loans (H.R. 5186), S10918-S10921 [9OC]

———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]

———student financial aid programs funding, S2678 [11MR]

Federal aid programs: provide higher education assistance for nontraditional students (S. 2360), S4694-S4696 [29AP]

Fort Lewis College: tribute to cycling team, S12057 [8DE]

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]

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]

FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (H.R. 361), S9044 [9SE]

Gainesville, FL: tribute to Malcom Randall VA Medical Center and the University of Florida for cooperation on the Translational Research in Rehabilitation Initiative, S9438 [21SE]

George Washington University: anniversary, S10057 [30SE]

———anniversary of Graduate School of Education and Human Development, S10057 [30SE]

Georgia Institute of Technology: tribute to men's basketball team, S4015 [8AP]

Health: 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]

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: improve dental services in underserved areas (S. 2740), S8720 [22JY]

———improve training and retention (S. 2739), S8714 [22JY]

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]

———provide funds for campus mental and behavioral health service centers (S. 2215), S2792 [12MR], S7807-S7810 [8JY]

———reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (S. 2340), S4318 [22AP]

Immigration: improve access to graduate schools in the U.S. for international students and scholars (S. 2715), S8561-S8563 [21JY]

———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]

Kennesaw State University: tribute to men's basketball team, S4020 [8AP]

Law enforcement officers: extend the same Federal benefits to officers serving private colleges and universities and rail carriers that apply to State and local public safety officers (S. 2168), S2230 [4MR]

Le Moyne College: tribute to men's lacrosse team (S. Res. 377), S6742 [14JN]

Lippitt, Frederick and Mary Ann: Brown University President's Medal recipients, S1584 [25FE]

Louisiana State University: tribute to football team (S. Res. 288), S123 [21JA]

Michigan State University: tribute to debate team, S8026 [13JY]

Morehead State University: tribute to cheerleaders, S244 [26JA]

National Association of Veterans Upward Bound Project Personnel: anniversary, S4094 [19AP]

National Collegiate Athletic Association: graduation rates of student athletes participating in basketball tournaments, S2938-S2940 [22MR]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (S. Res. 422), S9322, S9323 [15SE]

National objectives: improve quality, affordability, diversity, and accessibility to qualified students (S. 1793), S9323 [15SE]

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]

Native Americans: education funding, S4626 [29AP]

———improve tribal colleges and universities (S. 2539), S7007 [17JN]

Nye County, NV: convey certain land to the University and Community College System of Nevada (S. 2846), S9673 [24SE]

Ohio University: anniversary, S6345 [2JN]

Palms, John: Mepkin Abbey Wisdom Award recipient, S4294 [22AP]

Pancholi, Disha: National Security Education Program David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarship recipient, S9521 [22SE]

Patents: promote cooperative research involving universities, the public sector, and private enterprises (S. 2192), S2558, S2559 [10MR], S7520-S7522 [25JN], S11290 [11OC], S11775 [20NO]

Pennsylvania State University: anniversary (S. Res. 396), S7497 [24JN]

Raymond, Harold (Tubby): College Football Hall of Fame inductee, S318 [28JA]

Research: promote among universities, the public sector, and private enterprise (H.R. 2391), S11291 [11OC]

Science: ensure U.S. competitiveness in the areas of science, research, and technology, S4728 [3MY], S8105-S8107 [14JY]

Sikeston, MO: anniversary of the Southeast Missouri Daughters of Sunset, S2299 [8MR]

Southern University and A&M College: tribute to football team (S. Res. 287), S122 [21JA]

Syracuse University: tribute to men's lacrosse team (S. Res. 376), S6742 [14JN]

Taxation: expand the Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits (S. 2087), S1296 [12FE]

———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]

Teachers: enhance teacher training programs by promoting collaboration between community colleges and four-year institutions (S. 2156), S2002 [2MR]

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]

U.S. Air Force Academy: tribute to drum and bugle corps, S9438 [21SE]

———tribute to men's basketball team, S1997 [2MR]

U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors: activities, S6258 [1JN]

University of Alabama: tribute to School of Law, S4372 [26AP]

University of California, Berkeley: tribute to football team, S12058 [8DE]

University of California, Los Angeles: tribute to women's softball team (S. Res. 417), S8801 [22JY]

University of Connecticut: tribute to men's and women's basketball teams, S3896-S3898 [7AP], S4014 [8AP]

———tribute to men's and women's basketball teams (S. Res. 333), S3951 [7AP]

University of Delaware: tribute to football team, S648 [5FE]

———tribute to football team (H. Con. Res. 355), S2584, S2585 [10MR]

University of Denver: tribute to men's hockey team, S4094 [19AP]

University of Kentucky: tribute to cheerleaders, S244 [26JA]

University of Massachusetts Boston: anniversary of Urban Scholars Program, S6343 [2JN]

University of Michigan: tribute to men's basketball team, S3604 [2AP]

University of Minnesota: tribute to women's basketball team, S3548 [1AP], S3897, S3898 [7AP]

———tribute to women's ice hockey team, S3548 [1AP], S3897 [7AP]

———tribute to women's ice hockey team (S. Res. 346), S4721 [29AP]

University of Minnesota Duluth: tribute to men's hockey team, S3630 [5AP], S3897 [7AP], S4014 [8AP]

University of Nevada: tribute to men's basketball team, S3348 [30MR]

———tribute to rifle team, S3914 [7AP]

University of Nevada, Las Vegas: modify requirements of land conveyance to the University of Nevada at Las Vegas Research Foundation (S. 2085), S1295 [12FE]

University of North Carolina: National Demonstration Program for Citizen-Soldier Support funding, S7277 [23JN]

University of Northern Iowa: tribute to men's basketball team, S2434 [9MR]

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]

———tribute to women's basketball team, S3773 [6AP]

University of Virginia: tribute to men's and women's swimming and diving teams, S4905 [5MY]

———tribute to women's lacrosse team (S. Res. 368), S6295 [1JN]

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]

Women: tribute to women in technology, S8418 [19JY]

Worcester Polytechnic Institute: anniversary of Center for Firesafety Studies, S2857 [22MR]

Reports

Congress to Campus Program: Association of Former Members of Congress, H2271-H2289 [22AP]

Reports filed

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]

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]

Hibben Center Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3258) (H. Rept. 108-743), H8407 [6OC]

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]

ROTC and Military Recruiter Equal Access to Campus Act: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 3966) (H. Rept. 108-443), H1369 [23MR]

Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 2486) (S. Rept. 108-352), S9386 [20SE]

Resumes

Laura A. King, H6947-H6950 [9SE]

Statements

Importance of Teaching Women's Studies: Tamara Agha-Jaffar, E2064 [18NO]

Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act (S. 2486): Senate Amendments, H9759-H9766 [17NO]

Summaries

Capacity To Learn for All Students and Schools Act (S. 2340), S4327 [22AP]

Tables

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

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 257, award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to Harry W. Colmery, H5162 [6JY]

H. Con. Res. 355, tribute to University of Delaware football team, H363 [4FE]

H. Con. Res. 386, anniversary of U.S. Air Force Academy, H1693 [30MR]

H. Con. Res. 408, tribute to University of Denver men's hockey team, H2515 [4MY]

H. Res. 493, tribute to College of St. Benedict/St. John's University football team, H365 [4FE]

H. Res. 496, tribute to Louisiana State University and Southern University and A&M College football teams, H479 [11FE]

H. Res. 497, tribute to Wake Forest University field hockey team, H364 [4FE]

H. Res. 498, tribute to Grand Valley State University football team, H362 [4FE]

H. Res. 511, tribute to University of Southern California football, women's volleyball, and men's water polo teams, H361 [4FE]

H. Res. 580, consideration of H.R. 3966, ROTC and Military Recruiter Equal Access to Campus Act, H1695 [30MR]

H. Res. 594, tribute to Kennesaw State University men's basketball team, H2516 [4MY]

H. Res. 599, tribute to University of Connecticut men's and women's basketball teams, H2511 [4MY]

H. Res. 630, tribute to University of Minnesota women's ice hockey team, H4653 [22JN]

H. Res. 634, tribute to Kenyon College women's swimming and diving team, H4650 [22JN]

H. Res. 635, tribute to Kenyon College men's swimming and diving team, H4652 [22JN]

H. Res. 643, tribute to Brigham Young University men's volleyball team, H3912 [14JN]

H. Res. 704, tribute to California State University, Fullerton, baseball team, H5476 [12JY]

H. Res. 792, United Negro College Fund, Inc., anniversary, H7808 [29SE]

H.R. 2391, Cooperative Research and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) Act, H944 [10MR]

H.R. 3966, ROTC and Military Recruiter Equal Access to Campus Act, H1702 [30MR]

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. 4409, Teacher Training Enhancement Act, H3628-H3633 [2JN]

H.R. 4411, Priorities for Graduate Studies Act, H3638 [2JN]

H.R. 4596, extend Dept. of the Interior authorization to release certain conditions contained in a patent concerning certain land conveyed by the U.S. to Eastern Washington University, H7666 [28SE]

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. 5360, American History and Civics Education Act, H10023 [19NO]

S. 643, Hibben Center Act, S11185 [10OC], H7670 [28SE]

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. 2085, University of Nevada at Las Vegas Research Foundation Reinvestment Act, S1295 [12FE]

S. 2168, Equity in Law Enforcement Act, S2231 [4MR]

S. 2192, Cooperative Research and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) Act, S2559 [10MR], S7522 [25JN], H10219 [20NO]

S. 2215, Campus Care and Counseling Act, S2793 [12MR]

S. 2223, expand list of entities eligible to establish and maintain certain qualified tuition programs, S2997 [23MR]

S. 2299, Homeland Security Education Act, S3933-S3936 [7AP]

S. 2335, Preparing, Recruiting, and Retaining Education Professionals Act, S4303-S4309 [22AP]

S. 2340, Capacity To Learn for All Students and Schools Act, S4319-S4327 [22AP]

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. 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. 2539, improve tribal colleges and universities, S7007-S7009 [17JN]

S. 2561, Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act, S7313 [23JN]

S. 2715, International Student and Scholar Access Act, S8563-S8565 [21JY]

S. 2739, Investing in America's Future Act, S8715-S8720 [22JY]

S. 2740, Dental Health Provider Shortage Act, S8721-S8723 [22JY]

S. 2795, Higher Education Affordability, Access, and Opportunity Act, S9138-S9140 [13SE]

S. 2797, Textbook Affordability Act, S9222 [14SE]

S. 2846, Nye County Higher Education Campus Conveyance Act, S9673 [24SE]

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. 2995, permanently extend tax deduction for college tuition expenses, S11497 [18NO]

S. Con. Res. 105, Extension Living Well Week, S5095 [10MY]

S. Con. Res. 117, award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to Harry W. Colmery, S6678 [9JN]

S. Res. 221, recognize contributions of historically Black colleges and universities, S8804 [22JY]

S. Res. 287, tribute to Southern University and A&M College football team, S121, S122 [21JA]

S. Res. 288, tribute to Louisiana State University football team, S121, S123 [21JA]

S. Res. 297, tribute to College of St. Benedict/St. John's University football team, S723 [9FE]

S. Res. 303, tribute to Carroll College football team, S1311, S1402 [12FE]

S. Res. 333, tribute to University of Connecticut men's and women's basketball teams, S3945, S3951 [7AP]

S. Res. 346, tribute to University of Minnesota women's ice hockey team, S4709, S4721 [29AP]

S. Res. 368, tribute to University of Virginia women's lacrosse team, S6291, S6295 [1JN]

S. Res. 376, tribute to Syracuse University men's lacrosse team, S6740, S6742 [14JN]

S. Res. 377, tribute to Le Moyne College men's lacrosse team, S6740, S6743 [14JN]

S. Res. 388, Pennsylvania State University anniversary, S7195 [22JN]

S. Res. 396, Pennsylvania State University anniversary, S7486, S7497 [24JN]

S. Res. 416, tribute to California State University, Fullerton, baseball team, S8769, S8801 [22JY]

S. Res. 417, tribute to University of California, Los Angeles women's softball team, S8769, S8801 [22JY]

S. Res. 422, National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, S9081 [10SE], S9323 [15SE]