RELIGION

Addresses

Georgetown University Honorary Degree Receipt: Theodore Cardinal McCarrick, S1712-S1714 [18FE]

Gjergj Kastrioti (Skanderbeg): Joseph J. DioGuardi, E2431 [18NO]

Historical Relationship Between Judaism and Islam: Pervez Musharraf, President of Pakistan, E1958-E1960 [27SE]

Introduction of Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf: Jack Rosen, E1949 [27SE]

Memory Is Powerful: Charlie Dann, E1242 [15JN]

Modern Day Moses: Representative Steve King, E694 [19AP]

Amendments

Archbishop Iakovos: tribute (S. Res. 149), S6111 [6JN]

Articles and editorials

Air Force Chaplain Says She Was Removed for Being Critical, H3267 [16MY]

Ban on Voter Registration, H9115 [26OC]

Budgets Are Moral Documents. . .And There Is Still Time To Speak, H2695 [28AP]

Chaplain Says She Was Ousted, H3267 [16MY]

Cold War's Magnificent Seven; Pope John Paul II; Awakener of the East, E682 [18AP]

Dal Khalsa Observe R-Day as ``Betrayal Day'' in Amritsar, E128 [1FE]

Denvis Rush, Minister, Dies; Had Conducted Revivals on 4 Continents, S2841 [16MR]

FEMA Plans To Reimburse Faith Groups for Aid—As Civil Libertarians Object, Religious Organizations Weigh Whether To Apply, S10712 [29SE]

Holy Alliance, E679-E681 [18AP]

Is It Hot in Here?, S7001 [22JN]

Khalistan Demand Raised on Genocide Day, E1309 [21JN]

Malaysia's Shadow Is Lifting, S1190 [9FE]

Mann Reverts to Sovereign Punjab Theme, E239 [15FE]

Mann Reverts To Supporting Khalistan, E25 [4JA]

Nazi Paraphernalia Is an Abhorrent Sight Anywhere, E1523 [19JY]

Pepsi Warehouse Burned in Visa Denial Uproar, E566 [7AP]

Presbyterians' Misguided Goal, E1009 [19MY]

When the Numbers Don't Add Up, H8256-H8258 [22SE]

Bills and resolutions

Abilene Christian University: anniversary (see H. Res. 531), H9641 [3NO]

Afghanistan: protect archeological or ethnological materials (see H.R. 915), H793 [17FE]

Archbishop Iakovos: tribute (see S. Res. 149), S5532 [19MY] (see H. Res. 325), H4655 [16JN]

Central Asia: encourage countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations (see H.R. 3189), H5602 [30JN] (see H. Con. Res. 31), H236 [26JA]

China, People's Republic of: condemn escalating levels of religious persecution (see H. Res. 608), H11654 [14DE]

Christmas Day: protect symbols and traditions (see H. Res. 579), H11109 [6DE]

Civil liberties: religious accommodations in the workplace (see S. 677), S2995 [17MR]

———require reasonable religious accommodations in the workplace (see H.R. 1445), H1694 [17MR]

———support the national motto (see H. Con. Res. 302), H10502 [16NO]

Colleges and universities: allow military service academies to include the offering of voluntary, nondenominational prayer as an element of their activities (see H.R. 3430), H6649 [26JY]

Commission on Religious Freedom and Respect in the Armed Forces: establish (see H.R. 3108), H5434 (see H.R. 3108), H5479 [29JN]

Congress: require the posting of the Ten Commandments in the Capitol (see H. Con. Res. 12), H136 [6JA]

———require the posting of the Ten Commandments in the House and Senate Chambers (see H. Con. Res. 11), H136 [6JA]

Congressional Commission on Expanding Social Service Delivery Options: establish (see S. 1560), S9467 [29JY]

Constitutional amendments: reference to God in the Pledge of Allegiance and on U.S. currency (see S.J. Res. 24), S10037 [14SE]

Courts: clarify jurisdiction of Federal courts over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see S. 1046), S5300 [17MY] (see H.R. 2389), H3434 [17MY]

———clarify jurisdiction of Federal courts over certain cases and controversies involving the Ten Commandments, Pledge of Allegiance, and the National Motto (see H.R. 4576), H12047 [16DE]

———limit jurisdiction of Federal courts in certain cases and promote federalism (see H.R. 1070), H980 [3MR]

Dalai Lama: award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4562), H11879 [15DE]

Dept. of State: require report on promotion of religious freedom, democracy, and human rights in foreign countries (see H.R. 1662), H2101 [14AP]

Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act: clarify that the religious status of a nonprofit facility does not preclude it from receiving assistance (see H.R. 1552), H1893 [12AP] (see H.R. 3208), H5739 [12JY]

Discrimination: condemn bigotry and religious intolerance and recognize that holy books of every religion should be treated with dignity and respect (see H. Res. 288), H3694 [19MY]

Education: tribute to Catholic schools (see H. Res. 23), H80 [4JA]

El Salvador: commemorate lives and work of certain religious workers executed by members of the military in 1980 (see S. Res. 327), S13362 [18NO] (see H. Res. 458), H8341 [22SE]

Equal Access Act: expand scope to elementary schools in order to strengthen religious liberty and combat government hostility to expressions of faith (see S. 483), S1867 [1MR]

Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (see H.R. 1054), H940 [2MR]

Flores, Patrick: tribute (see H. Res. 79), H523 [9FE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment protecting religious freedom (see H.J. Res. 57), H5602 [30JN]

———protect right of elected and appointed officials to express their religious beliefs through public prayer (see H.R. 4364), H10908 [17NO]

Government regulations: eliminate effect on constitutionally protected expression of religion by State and local officials resulting from threat of potential litigants seeking damages and attorney's fees (see H.R. 2679), H4139 [26MY]

Health care professionals: clarify responsibilities of a pharmacy when a staff pharmacist refuses to fill a valid prescription for a drug on the basis of religious beliefs or moral convictions (see S. 809), S3653 [14AP] (see H.R. 1539), H1850 [8AP] (see H.R. 1652), H2101 [14AP]

Hinduism: issue postage stamp in commemoration of the Diwali festival (see H. Res. 223), H2394 [20AP]

———recognize the holiday of Diwali (see H. Res. 58), H286 [1FE] (see H. Res. 548), H10157 [10NO]

House of Representatives: display the Ten Commandments if the Supreme Court rules that their public display by State and local governments violates the establishment clause of the first amendment to the Constitution (see H. Res. 214), H2102 [14AP]

Housing: ensure that any affordable housing assistance program of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac allows participation by nonprofit organizations that engage in voter registration activities (see H.R. 4231), H9695 [4NO]

Hurricanes: support goals and ideals of a national day of prayer and remembrance for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and encourage all Americans to observe that day (see H. Con. Res. 240), H7861 [13SE]

Immigration: repeal exemption from harboring sanctions for alien volunteers of certain religious organization (see H.R. 4321), H10225 [15NO]

———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. 604), H353 [2FE]

India: condemn conduct of Narendra Modi for actions to incite religious persecution and urge the U.S. to condemn all violations of religious freedom in India (see H. Res. 156), H1509 [15MR] (see H. Res. 160), H1622 [16MR]

Israel: recognition of Jerusalem as capital before the U.S. recognizes a Palestinian state (see S.J. Res. 14), S3897 [19AP]

Italy: express thanks to the city and people of Rome for efforts during the funeral observances of Pope John Paul II (see H. Res. 358), H5740 [12JY]

Jews: congratulate communities on seven-year completion of the 11th cycle of daily study of the Talmud (see H. Res. 124), H847 [1MR]

Kastrioti, Gjergj: tribute (see H. Res. 522), H9362 [27OC]

Medicare/Medicaid: ensure that pharmacies receiving reimbursements fill all valid prescriptions without unnecessary delay or interference (see S. 778), S3555 [13AP]

Monuments and memorials: ensure memorials commemorating the service of U.S. servicemembers may contain religious symbols (see H.R. 2229), H3112 [10MY]

National High School Mock Trial Championship, Inc.: call on Board of Directors to accommodate students of all religious faiths (see H. Res. 600), H11654 [14DE]

News media: condemn irresponsible and inaccurate journalism and express condolences to the families and victims of the riots in Pakistan and Afghanistan (see H. Con. Res. 156), H3556 [18MY]

Northern Ireland: condemn violence and criminality by the Irish Republican Army (see S. Res. 84), S2995 [17MR]

Ogilvie, Lloyd J.: tribute (see S. Res. 11), S436 [25JA]

Pledge of Allegiance: district court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see S. Res. 243, 244), S10119 [15SE] (see H. Res. 453), H8162 [20SE]

———support recitation in public schools and urge the Supreme Court to uphold constitutionality (see H. Con. Res. 253), H8387 [27SE]

Pope John Paul II: tribute (see S. Res. 94), S3147 [4AP] (see S. Res. 95), S3201 [5AP] (see H. Res. 183, 186), H1778 [5AP] (see H. Res. 190), H1846 [6AP]

Prayer: constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (see H.J. Res. 7), H79 [4JA] (see H.J. Res. 21), H719 [16FE]

Public buildings: expressing that display of the Ten Commandments does not violate the first amendment to the Constitution (see H. Con. Res. 194), H5361 [28JN]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 465), H8387 [27SE] (see H. Res. 472), H8643 [29SE]

Romania: provide equitable restitution to certain religious communities for property confiscated by the former Communist government (see H. Res. 191), H1846 [6AP]

Russia: protect freedoms of all religious communities without distinction, whether registered or unregistered, as stipulated by the Russian Constitution and international standards (see S. Con. Res. 46), S8746 [22JY] (see H. Con. Res. 190), H5101 [23JN]

Schneier, Arthur: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4045), H8808 [7OC]

Schools: express support for prayer at school board meetings (see S. Res. 132), S4547 [28AP] (see H. Res. 146), H1371 [10MR]

Schuller, Robert H.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3600), H7560 [28JY]

Second Vatican Council: anniversary of Declaration on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions (Nostra Aetate) and recognition of continuing need for interreligious respect and dialogue (see H. Con. Res. 260), H8734 [6OC]

Social Security: allow a period in which members of the clergy may revoke their exemption from coverage (see H.R. 451), H283 [1FE]

Special days and holidays: protect all holiday symbols and traditions being observed this winter (see H. Res. 630), H12049 [16DE]

———protect symbols and traditions of Hanukkah, Ramadan, and Kwanzaa (see H. Res. 615), H11879 [15DE]

Stang, Dorothy: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 37), S5778 [23MY] (see H. Con. Res. 89), H1264 [9MR]

Supreme Court: encourage finding the use of the Pledge of Allegiance in schools to be consistent with the Constitution (see H. Con. Res. 245), H8088 [15SE]

Taxation: clarify that a convention or association of churches includes individuals as well as churches (see H.R. 1411), H1693 [17MR]

———establish a Religious Freedom Peace Tax Fund to receive tax payments of taxpayers conscientiously opposed to war, ensure that such revenue is used for non-military purposes, and improve revenue collection (see H.R. 2631), H4072 [25MY]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H79 [4JA]

———provide a religious exemption from providing identifying numbers for dependents to claim certain credits and deductions on a tax return (see H.R. 3410), H6380 [22JY]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (see S. 1780), S10594 [28SE]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 3908), H8386 [27SE]

———provide tax credit for educational expenses incurred in attending public or private elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 406), H234 [26JA] (see H.R. 441), H283 [1FE]

———provide tax relief, improve certain welfare and child care programs, encourage charitable contributions, improve disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance financial security opportunities (see S. 6), S142 [24JA]

Turkey: urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarch (see H. Res. 166), H1622 [16MR]

U.N.: address anti-Semitism (see S. Res. 184), S7614 [29JN] (see S. Res. 240), S10119 [15SE] (see H. Res. 54), H236 [26JA] (see H. Res. 282), H3435 [17MY]

Yogiji, Habhajan S.K.: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 6), S575 [26JA] (see H. Con. Res. 34), H236 [26JA]

Documents

Mandate of Consecration for Otis Sneed, Jr., E2474 [7DE]

Factsheets

Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Relative to Educational Challenges of Hurricane Katrina: Congressional Black Caucus, H8500 [28SE]

Histories

Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Three Rivers, MA, E1530 [19JY]

Letters

Anniversary of People's Republic of China assault on Roman Catholic Church in Shanghai: Joseph Kung, Cardinal Kung Foundation, E1859 [15SE]

Civil liberties violations of Sikhs: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E1479 [13JY], E2086 [17OC]

Commemorate lives and work of certain religious workers executed in El Salvador by members of the military in 1980: several Catholic clergy, nuns, and organizations, H11615 [14DE]

Fiscal year 2006 Federal budget reconciliation process: several religious leaders, E1856 [15SE]

Head Start Program hiring protections for faith-based organizations: Anna Burger, Service Employees International Union, H8279 [22SE]

———Barbara Pickney, Louisiana Head Start Association, H8272 [22SE]

———Barry W. Lynn, Americans United for Separation of Church and State (organization), H8275 [22SE]

———C. Welton Gaddy, Interfaith Alliance, H8279 [22SE]

———Caroline Fredrickson and Terri A. Schroeder, ACLU, H8276 [22SE]

———Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, H8274 [22SE]

———David M. Smith and Christopher Labonte, Human Rights Campaign (organization), H8280 [22SE]

———David Saperstein, Union for Reform Judaism, H8282 [22SE]

———Diane Shust and Randall Moody, National Education Association, H8278 [22SE]

———Donald J. Borut, National League of Cities, H8277 [22SE]

———Gary Bass, OMB Watch (organization), H8282 [22SE]

———Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, H8275 [22SE]

———Janet Murguia, National Council of La Raza, H8281 [22SE]

———K. Hollyn Hollman, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, H8276 [22SE]

———Marian Wright Edelman, Children's Defense Fund (organization), H8280 [22SE]

———Mel Lipman, American Humanist Association, H8278 [22SE]

———Michael Lieberman and Jess N. Hordes, Anti-Defamation League, H8274 [22SE]

———Phyllis Snyder, National Council of Jewish Women, H8281 [22SE]

———Ralph G. Neas and Tanya M. Clay, People for the American Way (organization), H8281 [22SE]

———Richard T. Foltin, American Jewish Committee, H8275 [22SE]

———Robert C. Keithan, Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations, H8279 [22SE]

———Sarah M. Greene, National Head Start Association, H8273 [22SE]

———several religious, civil rights, labor, education, health, and advocacy organizations, H8278 [22SE]

———several religious organizations, H8282 [22SE]

———Timothy McDonald, African American Ministers in Action (organization), H8273 [22SE]

———Wade Henderson and Nancy Zirkin, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, H8274 [22SE]

Job Training Improvement Act: several religious and civil rights organizations, H862 [2MR]

Marine killed in Iraq letter to his family: Daniel Clay, E2544 [15DE]

Mass secret cremations in Punjab: Brad Adams, Human Rights Watch (organization), E2273 [3NO]

Placement of al-Manar (satellite television station) on the Dept. of the Treasury Specially Designated Global Terrorist list: several Senators, S11652 [20OC]

Prohibit faith-based and nonprofit groups from receiving certain affordable housing funding if they engage in voter registration or get-out-the-vote activities: American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, H9193 [26OC]

———Bradley M. Schaeffer, Jesuit Conference (organization), H9118 [26OC]

———Curtis Decker, Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities, H9193 [26OC]

———Joseph Flannigan, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, H9993 [8NO]

———Kwasi A. Thornell and John Bryson, Episcopal Church, H9119 [26OC]

———Larry Snyder, Catholic Charities USA (organization), H9113 [26OC]

———Nicholas DiMarzio, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H9137, H9192 [26OC]

———Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, H9193 [26OC]

———several Hispanic American organizations, H9118 [26OC]

———several nonprofit organizations, H9119 [26OC]

Proposed Air Force guidelines restricting religious expression by chaplains: several Representatives, H11189 [7DE]

Rescue of Charles Li: Yeong-Ching Foo, E1581 [22JY]

Senate Rules amendment relative to votes required to invoke cloture on Presidential appointments in order to prevent filibuster: Abraham H. Foxman, Anti-Defamation League, S4147 [22AP]

———C. Welton Gaddy, S4146 [22AP]

———several religious leaders, S4146 [22AP]

Setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2010: several religious leaders, S4494, S4526 [28AP]

U.S. Air Force Academy climate and culture for religious tolerance: Michael L. Dominguez, Sec. of the Air Force, H4759 [20JN]

U.S. Capitol tour emphasizing religious heritage: Senator Frist, S3255 [6AP]

Lists

Catholic schools in Delaware, H245 [1FE]

Religious organizations opposing the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA), H6923 [27JY]

Volunteer workers assisting children in foreign countries, E581 [7AP]

Poems

``Pope John Paul II,'' Kevin Rishell, H1831 [6AP]

``Twas the Week Before Christmas,'' Representative Dingell, H11598 [14DE]

Press releases

Akalis Again Betray Sikh Nation: Council of Khalistan, E2513 [13DE]

Bail Denied for 11 Sikhs Arrested for Hoisting Sikh Flag in Amritsar—Is This Democracy, Freedom of Speech? Council of Khalistan, E240 [15FE]

Council of Khalistan Annual Convention Very Successful: Coucil of Khalistan, E2092 [17OC]

In Memory of General Narinder Singh: Council of Khalistan, E2089 [17OC]

Indian Prime Minister Apologizes to Sikh Nation for 1984 Genocide: Council of Khalistan, E1866 [15SE]

Khalistan Flag Hoisted in California, USA, Council of Khalistan, E1479 [13JY]

Malik, Bagri Acquitted of All Charges in Air India Case—Justice Has Been Done Despite Pressure From Indian Regime: Council of Khalistan, E492 [17MR]

Punjab Assembly Debates Terrorism—Amarinder, Badal Should Discuss Freedom for Sikh Nation: Council of Khalistan, E2273 [3NO]

Reform Jewish Movement Calls on Senator Frist To Repudiate Claim That Judicial Nominees Are Victims of a ``Filibuster Against Faith'': Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, S4147 [22AP]

Sikhs Celebrate Guru Nanak's Birthday With Devotion, Enthusiasm, Reverence: Council of Khalistan, E2506 [13DE]

Sikhs Mark Indian Republic Day by Protesting Genocide, Repression: Council of Khalistan, E128 [1FE]

Proclamations

Bethlehem Apostolic Temple Anniversary: Representative Ney, E1891 [20SE]

Remarks in House

Abilene Christian University: anniversary, E2099 [17OC]

Afghanistan: condemn cultural and religious intolerance by U.S. troops, H8951 [19OC]

AID: eligibility of religious organizations for tsunami relief funds, H1488 [15MR]

Air Force: proposed guidelines restricting religious expression by chaplains, H11189 [7DE], H11472 [13DE]

Akal Security, Inc.: anniversary, E2181 [27OC]

Alpine, TN: anniversary of Grace Baptist Church, E1037 [20MY]

American Tract Society: anniversary, E1244 [15JN]

Aram I: U.S. visit, E1917 [21SE], E1953 [27SE], E2036 [6OC], E2058 [7OC]

Armed Forces: tribute to ethnic and religious diversity, H3922 [25MY]

Baltimore, MD: anniversary of Lansdowne Christian Church's Memorial Day observance, E533 [5AP]

Bay City, MI: anniversary of Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church, E442 [14MR]

Beaver, PA: anniversary of Beaver United Methodist Church, E1225, E1230 [14JN]

Beaver Falls, PA: anniversary of Central United Methodist Church, E1531 [19JY]

Bonner, Odessa: St. Paul's Calvary United Church of God's Usher Board Usher of the Year award recipient, E1140 [7JN]

Branford, CT: anniversary of Monastery of the Glorious Cross, E2192 [27OC]

Bronx, NY: tribute to St. Jerome Church, E2018 [6OC]

Brooklyn, NY: tribute to United Jewish Organizations of Williamsburg, E440 [14MR], E608 [12AP]

Budget: allocation of funds, E384 [8MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: placement of plaque in Statuary Hall recognizing past holding of religious services in the Old House Chamber, H4941, H4942 [22JN]

China, People's Republic of: anniversary of assault on Roman Catholic Church in Shanghai, E1859 [15SE]

———human rights violations against religious minorities, E1581 [22JY]

Christian Relief Services Charities: anniversary, E687 [19AP]

Christmas Day: protect symbols and traditions, H11116 [7DE]

———protect symbols and traditions (H. Res. 579), H11596-H11600, H11604 [14DE], E2566, E2579 [17DE], E2616 [19DE]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of Beth Israel—The West Temple, E1050 [20MY]

———anniversary of Immanuel Lutheran Church, E2219 [28OC]

———anniversary of St. Barbara Roman Catholic Church, E1447 [11JY]

———tribute to Maltz Museun of Jewish Heritage, E2130 [19OC]

Clifton, NJ: anniversary of Holy Ascension Church, E2359 [15NO]

Commission on Catholic Community Action: tribute to Peace and Justice Awards recipients, E2233 [1NO]

Congress: National Prayer Breakfast, H5954-H5959 [18JY], E1208 [14JN]

Corcoran, Joseph J.: B'nai B'rith Amos Lodge No. 136 Americanism Award recipient, E965 [13MY]

Council on American-Islamic Relations: tribute to Ohio Chapter's Ramadan Iftar Dinner, E2118 [18OC]

Courts: prohibit funding to enforce the Southern District Court of Indiana ruling in case on the display of the Ten Commandments on government property, H4532, H4533 [15JN]

Crime: exempt certain family members and clergy from prohibition on taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions, H2567, H2570, H2572, H2609-H2612 [27AP]

Cuba: prohibit funding to modify travel restrictions relative to religious activities, H5494, H5495 [30JN]

Czuba, Adam: Bayonne, NJ, Knights of Columbus Sir Knight of the Year Award recipient, E321 [1MR]

Denton, TX: anniversary of St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church, E2105 [18OC]

———tribute to citizens and organizations for efforts to provide relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, E2163 [25OC]

Dept. of State: require report on promotion of religious freedom, democracy, and human rights in foreign countries (H.R. 1662), E658 [15AP]

Disasters: condemn movement to prohibit faith-based groups from participating in publicly funded disaster relief efforts, H8361 [27SE]

Discrimination: condemn bigotry and religious intolerance and recognize that holy books of every religion should be treated with dignity and respect (H. Res. 288), E1045 [20MY]

District of Columbia: anniversary of the Presbyterian Congregation in Georgetown, E396 [9MR]

East St. Louis, IL: anniversary of Immaculate Conception Catholic Parish, E1566 [21JY]

Eatontown, NJ: anniversary of St. Dorothea's Church, E1304 [21JN]

Education: tribute to Catholic schools (H. Res. 23), H241-H247 [1FE], E146, E154 [2FE], E200 [9FE], E210 [10FE]

El Salvador: anniversary of slaying of Jesuit priests, H10232 [16NO]

———commemorate lives and work of certain religious workers executed by members of the military in 1980 (H. Res. 458), H11612-H11618 [14DE]

Elizabeth, NJ: anniversary of St. Adalbert Roman Catholic Church, E1037 [20MY]

Elmhurst, NY: tribute to Jain Center of America, E1431 [1JY]

Elmwood Park, IL: anniversary of St. Celestine Parish, E276 [18FE]

Eureka, CA: anniversary of Knights of Columbus Eureka Council No. 1067, E2341 [14NO], E2392 [17NO]

Flemming, Lucas: General Council of the Assemblies of God Royal Ranger Gold Medal of Achievement award recipient, E2181 [27OC]

Flores, Patrick: tribute (H. Res. 79), E198 [9FE]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, H9698 [7NO]

Fort Worth, TX: anniversary of First Christian Church, E1891 [20SE]

———anniversary of Handley Church of Christ, E1876 [15SE]

France: rioting, H9701 [7NO], H10132 [9NO]

Freedom of religion: protect and preserve, H5710 [12JY]

———safeguard religious liberties, E694 [19AP]

Glendale, CA: anniversary of Glendale Masonic Lodge #368, E2341 [14NO]

Grand Rapids, MI: anniversary of Catholic Secondary Schools, E1872 [15SE]

Guru Gobind Singh Foundation: opening of new spiritual center in Rockville, MD, E2169 [25OC]

Hamden, CT: anniversary of Congregation Mishkan Israel, E436 [14MR]

Head Start Program: provide hiring protections for faith-based organizations providing Head Start services, H8254-H8262, H8264, H8265, H8267, H8269-H8287, H8314-H8320 [22SE], E1976 [28SE]

———require faith-based organizations providing Head Start services to establish separate bank accounts for Federal funding, E1977 [28SE]

Health care professionals: clarify responsibilities of a pharmacy when a staff pharmacist refuses to fill a valid prescription for a drug on the basis of religious beliefs or moral convictions (H.R. 1652), E658 [15AP]

Hickory, NC: Hickory First Assembly of God building dedication, E2416 [18NO]

Housing: exclude faith-based organizations from requirement for organizations receiving certain affordable housing funding to designate such activities as their primary purpose, H9176-H9178, H9192, H9195 [26OC]

———prohibit faith-based and nonprofit groups from receiving certain affordable housing funding if they engage in voter registration or get-out-the-vote activities, H9111-H9123, H9127-H9134, H9136-H9140, H9176-H9178, H9192-H9195 [26OC], H9992 [8NO], E2197, E2198 [27OC], E2231 [1NO]

Hunt, Jordan: General Council of the Assemblies of God Royal Ranger Gold Medal of Achievement award recipient, E2180 [27OC]

Hurricanes: support goals and ideals of a national day of prayer and remembrance for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and encourage all Americans to observe that day (H. Con. Res. 240), H7877-H7879 [14SE]

India: civil liberties violations of Sikhs, E25 [4JA], E71 [25JA], E127 [1FE], E239, E240 [15FE], E492 [17MR], E566 [7AP], E1309 [21JN], E1478 [13JY], E1866 [15SE], E2086, E2091 [17OC], E2272, E2273 [3NO], E2506, E2512 [13DE]

———condemn conduct of Narendra Modi for actions to incite religious persecution and urge the U.S. to condemn all violations of religious freedom in India (H. Res. 156), E451 [16MR]

———condemn conduct of Narendra Modi for actions to incite religious persecution and urge the U.S. to condemn all violations of religious freedom in India (H. Res. 160), E464 [17MR]

———Sikh observance of Vaisakhi Day, E573 [7AP]

Indonesia: human rights violations, H9476 [2NO]

International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church: observance, E2330 [10NO]

Iraq: anniversary of chemical weapons attack on Kurds in Halabja, E476 [17MR]

———provide assistance to Chaldo-Assyrians and other indigenous Christians, H6142-H6144 [20JY]

———resolution of conflict between religious groups, H8332-H8336 [22SE]

Jacksonville, FL: tribute to Riverside Presbyterian Church Sanctuary on 8th Street Program, E2519 [14DE]

Jefferson, Park, IL: anniversary of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, E905 [5MY]

Jersey City, NJ: anniversary of Monumental Baptist Church, E1197 [9JN]

———anniversary of Sacred Heart Parish, E730 [21AP]

Jews: congratulate communities on seven-year completion of the 11th cycle of daily study of the Talmud (H. Res. 124), H808-H810 [1MR]

Johnstown, PA: anniversary of Cambria City Mission, E1849 [14SE]

Joint Baptist Board: assessment of Iraqi war and reconstruction efforts, H498 [9FE]

Joliet, IL: anniversary of St. Joseph Parish, E1257 [17JN]

Karekin II: U.S. visit, E1222 [14JN]

Kazakhstan: religious freedom, E151 [2FE]

Ken-Crest Services (organization): anniversary, E694 [19AP]

KKLA-Radio (Los Angeles, CA): anniversary, E2038 [6OC], E2069 [7OC]

Kuropas, Myron: Dept. of State investigation into selection for participation in U.S. delegation to Ukrainian Presidential inauguration, H257 [1FE]

Lake Station, IN: anniversary of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, E8 [4JA]

Lancaster, OH: anniversary of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, E2065 [7OC]

Laredo, TX: anniversary of Holding Institute, E2316 [9NO]

Lebanon, TN: anniversary of Hurricane Baptist Church, E1040 [20MY]

Long Beach, MS: anniversary of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, E1319 [23JN]

Los Altos Hills, CA: anniversary of Congregation Beth Am, E724 [21AP]

Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist temple, E1685 [29JY]

Marquette, MI: anniversary of St. Louis the King Roman Catholic Church, E1642 [27JY]

Miami, FL: anniversary of Church of the Open Door, E2014 [6OC]

———anniversary of Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church, E200 [9FE]

———tribute to North Miami Avenue Church of God, E1454 [11JY]

Milner, GA: anniversary of Rock Springs Church sanctuary, E1407 [30JN]

Mobile, AL: anniversary of Government Street Presbyterian Church, E2541 [15DE]

Morality and ethics: national objectives priority assignments, H7839-H7843 [13SE]

Morgan, Charles M.: anniversary of service to Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, E2253 [3NO]

Nashville, TN: tribute to citizens and organizations for efforts to provide relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, H7873 [14SE]

National Bible Week: observance, E2446 [6DE]

National Day of Prayer: observance, H3031 [5MY]

New Castle, PA: anniversary of St. Luke A.M.E. Zion Church, E56 [25JA]

New Haven, CT: tribute to Episcopal Church of St. Paul and St. James, E1188 [9JN]

Newsweek (publication): retraction of news story citing mistreatment of POW at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba by desecrating the Koran, H3337, H3338 [17MY], H4862 [21JN], E995 [17MY]

———retraction of news story citing mistreatment of POW at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, by desecrating the Koran, H3268, H3269 [16MY]

Oakland, CA: anniversary of North Oakland Missionary Baptist Church, E1820 [13SE]

Pace, FL: anniversary of Wallace Baptist Church, E1985 [29SE]

Parma, OH: anniversary of St. Matthias Parish, E1365 [27JN]

Pasadena, CA: anniversary of First Church of the Nazarene, E728 [21AP]

———anniversary of First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena, E327 [2MR]

Pledge of Allegiance: district court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'', H8131, H8135 [20SE], E1837 [14SE]

Pope John Paul II: tribute (H. Res. 190), H1807-H1821 [6AP], E678 [18AP], E696 [19AP]

———tribute (H. Res. 190), unanimous-consent agreement, H1748 [5AP]

Queens, NY: anniversary of First Presbyterian Church, E1935 [22SE]

Ramer, Bruce M.: American Jewish Committee Learned Hand Award recipient, E322 [1MR]

Redwood City, CA: anniversary of Temple Beth Jacob, E467 [17MR]

Romania: provide equitable restitution to certain religious communities for property confiscated by the former Communist government (H. Res. 191), H3729-H3732 [23MY]

Rosh Hashanah: observance, E2054, E2060 [7OC]

San Antonio, TX: tribute to Emmanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1149 [7JN]

Santa Rosa, CA: anniversary of Ursuline High School, E1946 [26SE]

Schneier, Arthur: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 4045), E2071 [7OC]

Second Vatican Council: anniversary of Declaration on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions (Nostra Aetate) and recognition of continuing need for interreligious respect and dialogue (H. Con. Res. 260), H9701-H9703 [7NO], E2043 [6OC]

Shelbyville, TN: anniversary of Bright Temple Church of God in Christ, E2591 [17DE]

Sisters of St. Felix of Cantalice: anniversary, E2299 [8NO]

Slovak Catholic Sokol: anniversary, E1451 [11JY]

Smyrna, NY: anniversary of Smyrna Baptist Church, E428 [10MR]

Stang, Dorothy: tribute (H. Con. Res. 89), H3728 [23MY], E1112 [26MY]

Sukkot: observance of Jewish holiday, E2252 [3NO]

Sulphur, LA: anniversary of Pleasant Green Baptist Church, E1555 [20JY]

Sulphur Springs, TX: tribute to First Baptist Church youth choir, E1323 [23JN]

Sumowski, Tom: Bayonne, NJ, Knights of Columbus Emergency Medical Technician award recipient, E322 [1MR]

Supreme Court: cases on the display of the Ten Commandments on government property, H991 [8MR], H1029 [9MR]

———decisions on the display of the Ten Commandments on government property, H5218 [27JN], H5258, H5260, H5261, H5355 [28JN], H5481 [30JN]

———encourage finding the use of the Pledge of Allegiance in schools to be consistent with the Constitution (H. Con. Res. 245), H8418-H8422 [28SE], E2082 [7OC]

Sweden: limitations on religious speech, E2293 [8NO]

Tancredo, Representative: characterization of remarks on a possible U.S. response to a potential nuclear attack by Muslim terrorists, E1684 [29JY]

Taxation: provide tax credit for educational expenses incurred in attending public or private elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 406), E82 [26JA]

———provide tax credit for educational expenses incurred in attending public or private elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 441), E160 [2FE]

Terrorism: link between suicide bombings and foreign interventionism, H5884 [14JY]

Texas: tribute to citizens and organizations for efforts to provide relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, H7822 [13SE]

Three Rivers, MA: anniversary of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, E1530 [19JY]

Toledo, OH: anniversary of St. Francis de Sales Catholic High School, E1842 [14SE]

Trappe, PA: anniversary of Augustus Lutheran Church, E1991 [29SE]

Turkey: urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarch (H. Res. 166), E477 [17MR]

Tyler, TX: tribute to Green Acres Baptist Church, H5615 [11JY]

U.N.: address anti-Semitism (H. Res. 282), H4152-H4157 [7JN]

———discrimination against Israel, H2479 [26AP]

———oppose anti-Semitic statements and anti-Israel resolutions, H4669-H4671 [17JN]

U.S. Air Force Academy: address issue of religious discrimination, H3266 [16MY], H3908 [25MY], H4193 [8JN]

———ensure a positive climate of religious freedom and tolerance, H4759-H4767 [20JN]

University of the Incarnate Word: anniversary, E2486 [8DE]

Volunteer workers: tribute to efforts of U.S. children to assist children in foreign countries, E581 [7AP]

West Palm Beach, FL: anniversary of St. Ann Catholic School, E2038 [6OC]

West Pittsburg, PA: anniversary of West Pittsburg United Methodist Church, E1225 [14JN]

Westchester, IL: Immaculate Heart of Mary High School closing, H258 [1FE]

Western Springs, IL: anniversary of St. John of the Cross Parish, E2185 [27OC]

White, David: General Council of the Assemblies of God Royal Ranger Gold Medal of Achievement award recipient, E2323 [10NO]

Wilkes-Barre, PA: anniversary of St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church, E2056 [7OC]

Winston-Salem, NC: tribute to Calvary Baptist Church ``Our Flag Was Still There'' program, H5180 [27JN]

WMBM-Radio (North Miami, FL): anniversary, E357 [3MR]

Wohl, Amiel: Coalition for Mutual Respect Yitzhak Rabin Peacemaker Award recipient, E1805 [8SE]

Woodbury, TN: anniversary of Woodbury Church of Christ, E397 [9MR]

Woodstock, GA: anniversary of Bascomb United Methodist Church, H3268 [16MY]

Workforce Investment Act: prohibit faith-based organizations receiving Federal funds from discriminating in hiring practices, H860-H866, H874-H881, H905-H912 [2MR]

Yogiji, Habhajan S.K.: tribute (H. Con. Res. 34), H1743-H1745 [5AP], E92 [26JA], E569, E578 [7AP]

Yom Kippur: observance, E2060 [7OC]

Remarks in Senate

Aram I: U.S. visit, S10512 [27SE], S10717 [29SE]

Archbishop Iakovos: tribute (S. Res. 149), S6111 [6JN]

Associated Alumnae and Alumni of the Sacred Heart: anniversary, S3645 [14AP]

Bush, President: address to National Endowment for Democracy relative to radical Islamic fundamentalism and assessment of war and reconstruction efforts in Iraq, S11188-S11191 [6OC]

Cambodia: Khmer New Year observance, S3549 [13AP]

Carson City, NV: tribute to Asian American community, S8440 [19JY]

Civil liberties: religious accommodations in the workplace (S. 677), S3057 [17MR]

Colleges and universities: allow military service academies to include the offering of voluntary, nondenominational prayer as an element of their activities, S12561-S12568 [9NO]

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve the poor and others in need and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets, S13117 [17NO]

Congressional Commission on Expanding Social Service Delivery Options: establish, S11882, S11883 [26OC]

———establish (S. 1560), S9476 [29JY]

Constitutional amendments: reference to God in the Pledge of Allegiance and on U.S. currency (S.J. Res. 24), S10046 [14SE]

Constitution—U.S.: separation of church and State, S10104 [15SE]

Courts: clarify jurisdiction of Federal courts over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance, S10018 [14SE]

Dearborn, MI: Islamic Center of America anniversary, S4865 [10MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: placement of al-Manar (satellite television station) on the Specially Designated Global Terrorist list, S11652 [20OC]

Education: tribute to Catholic schools, S1708 [18FE]

Equal Access Act: expand scope to elementary schools in order to strengthen religious liberty and combat government hostility to expressions of faith (S. 483), S1873-S1875 [1MR]

FEMA: reimburse churches and other organizations assisting the victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, S10711 [29SE]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S12722 [14NO], S12775-S12777 [15NO]

Hanukkah: observance, S13969 [17DE]

Health care professionals: clarify responsibilities of a pharmacy when a staff pharmacist refuses to fill a valid prescription for a drug on the basis of religious beliefs or moral convictions (S. 809), S3685 [14AP]

Indianapolis, IN: anniversary of Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, S12235 [2NO]

Indonesia: human rights violations, S14294-S14296 [21DE]

Jews: anniversary of first Jewish community in America, S9278 [28JY]

———observance of Passover holiday, S4537 [28AP]

Kansas City, MO: anniversary of First Baptist Church, S2481 [10MR]

Karekin II: visit to California, S5918 [25MY]

Lawton, OK: anniversary of Prince of Peace Easter Pageant, S2987 [17MR]

Little Rock, AR: anniversary of First Missionary Baptist Church, S4104 [21AP]

Malaysia: perceptions of the U.S., S2419 [10MR]

Matric Human Services (nonprofit organization): anniversary, S14316 [21DE]

Medicare/Medicaid: ensure that pharmacies receiving reimbursements fill all valid prescriptions without unnecessary delay or interference (S. 778), S3564 [13AP]

Middle East: condemn desecration of synagogues in the Gaza Strip, S10113 [15SE]

Milner, GA: anniversary of Rock Springs Church sanctuary, S6908 [21JN]

Mount Pleasant, MI: anniversary of Temple Benjamin, S7425 [27JN]

National Appreciation Day for Catholic Schools: observance, S873 [2FE]

National Bible Week: observance, S12751 [14NO]

New York: tribute to Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus for community service efforts, S3411 [11AP]

Northern Ireland: condemn violence and criminality by the Irish Republican Army (S. Res. 84), S2910, S2984 [17MR]

Ogilvie, Lloyd J.: tribute (S. Res. 11), S505 [25JA]

Pledge of Allegiance: district court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'', S10103-S10105 [15SE], S10181-S10183 [19SE]

———district court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (S. Res. 243), S10147, S10148 [15SE]

———district court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (S. Res. 244), S10148 [15SE]

Pope John Paul II: get well wishes, S833 [2FE]

———tribute (S. Res. 94), S3199 [5AP]

———tribute (S. Res. 95), S3163, S3166-S3171 [5AP]

Republican Party: national agenda, S4226 [26AP]

Romania: democracy efforts, S2729 [15MR]

Rosh Hashanah: observance, S11060 [5OC]

Santorum, Senator: characterization of Boston, MA, relative to clergy child sex abuse scandal, S8205 [13JY]

Schools: express support for prayer at school board meetings (S. Res. 132), S4641 [9MY]

Second Vatican Council: anniversary of Declaration on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions (Nostra Aetate) and recognition of continuing need for interreligious respect and dialogue (H. Con. Res. 260), S12710 [10NO]

Southeast Asia: role of moderate Islamic movements in Malaysia and Indonesia, S1189 [9FE]

———U.S. policy, S2417-S2420 [10MR]

Taxation: provide incentives for charitable contributions, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (S. 1780), S10597 [28SE]

———provide tax relief, improve certain welfare and child care programs, encourage charitable contributions, improve disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance financial security opportunities (S. 6), S109 [24JA], S14206 [21DE]

———provide tax relief, improve certain welfare and child care programs, encourage charitable contributions, improve disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance financial security opportunities (S. 6), star print, S2197 [7MR]

Topeka, KS: tribute to Kansas/Nebraska Women's Missionary Society of African Methodist Episcopal Church conference, S8944 [26JY]

U.N.: address anti-Semitism (S. Res. 184), S7641 [29JN]

———address anti-Semitism (S. Res. 240), S10150 [15SE]

Weirton, WV: anniversary of First Christian Church, S9452 [29JY], S11121 [5OC]

Wilmington, DE: anniversary of Ezion-Mount Carmel United Methodist Church, S3550 [13AP]

Yogiji, Habhajan S.K.: tribute (H. Con. Res. 34), S3338 [6AP]

———tribute (S. Con. Res. 6), S611 [26JA]

Resolutions by organizations

Celebrate 350—Jewish Life in America, 1654-2004: several Jewish organizations, E1775 [7SE]

Statements

Award Presidential Medal of Freedom to Pope John Paul II: Representative Sensenbrenner, E678 [18AP]

Bush Administration Budget Proposal: several Protestant religious leaders, E384 [8MR]

Commemorate Lives and Work of Certain Religious Workers Executed in El Salvador by Members of the Military in 1980: Marie Dennis, H11616 [14DE]

———Thomas G. Wenski, H11614 [14DE]

Disagreeing Without Demonizing: National Council of Churches, S4147 [22AP]

May Guru Bless the Khalsa Panth in 2005 With Freedom, Happiness, Unity, and Prosperity—Freedom Lies in the Heart of the Sikh Nation; No Force Can Suppress It: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E72 [25JA]

Peace in the Middle East: Israel Zoberman, E693 [19AP]

Vaisakhi Day: Council of Khalistan, E573 [7AP]

Visit to U.S. and U.N.: Pope John Paul II, E539 [5AP]

War on Terrorism: Vernon Chong, S12775 [15NO]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 34, tribute to Habhajan S.K. Yogiji, H1743 [5AP]

H. Con. Res. 89, tribute to Dorothy Stang, H3728 [23MY]

H. Con. Res. 240, support goals and ideals of a national day of prayer and remembrance for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and encourage all Americans to observe that day, H7877 [14SE]

H. Con. Res. 245, encourage Supreme Court finding the use of the Pledge of Allegiance in schools to be consistent with the Constitution, H8418 [28SE]

H. Con. Res. 260, Second Vatican Council Declaration on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions (Nostra Aetate) anniversary and recognition of continuing need for interreligious respect and dialogue, H9701 [7NO]

H. Con. Res. 315, American Jewish History Month, H11600 [14DE]

H. Res. 23, tribute to Catholic schools, H241 [1FE]

H. Res. 124, congratulate Jewish communities on seven-year completion of the 11th cycle of daily study of the Talmud, H808 [1MR]

H. Res. 190, tribute to Pope John Paul II, H1807 [6AP]

H. Res. 191, provide equitable restitution to certain Romanian religious communities for property confiscated by the former Communist government, H3729 [23MY]

H. Res. 282, urge U.N. to address anti-Semitism, H4152 [7JN]

H. Res. 458, commemorate lives and work of certain religious workers executed in El Salvador by members of the military in 1980, H11613 [14DE]

H. Res. 579, protect symbols and traditions of Christmas Day, H11596 [14DE]

S. 483, expand scope of Equal Access Act to elementary schools in order to strengthen religious liberty and combat government hostility to expressions of faith, S1875 [1MR]

S. 677, Workplace Religious Freedom Act, S3057 [17MR]

S. 809, Access to Legal Pharmaceuticals Act, S3685 [14AP]

S. Con. Res. 6, tribute to Habhajan S.K. Yogiji, S610 [26JA]

S. Con. Res. 37, tribute to Dorothy Stang, S5807 [23MY]

S. Con. Res. 46, protect freedoms of all Russian religious communities without distinction, whether registered or unregistered, as stipulated by the Russian Constitution and international standards, S8753 [22JY]

S. Res. 11, tribute to Lloyd J. Ogilvie, S503, S505 [25JA]

S. Res. 84, condemn violence and criminality in Northern Ireland by the Irish Republican Army, S2910, S3066 [17MR]

S. Res. 94, tribute to Pope John Paul II, S3156 [4AP]

S. Res. 95, tribute to Pope John Paul II, S3189, S3220 [5AP]

S. Res. 132, support prayer at school board meetings, S4597 [28AP]

S. Res. 149, tribute to Archbishop Iakovos, S5545 [19MY], S6111 [6JN]

S. Res. 184, address anti-Semitism in the U.N., S7641 [29JN]

S. Res. 240, address anti-Semitism in the U.N., S10130, S10150 [15SE]

S. Res. 243, district court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' in the Pledge of Allegiance, S10131, S10148 [15SE]

S. Res. 244, district court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' in the Pledge of Allegiance, S10131, S10148 [15SE]

S. Res. 327, commemorate lives and work of certain religious workers executed by members of the Salvadoran military in 1980, S13398 [18NO]

S.J. Res. 24, constitutional amendment relative to the reference to God in the Pledge of Allegiance and on U.S. currency, S10047 [14SE]

Transcripts

Interview With Pat Robertson: ``This Week With George Stephanopoulos'' (television program), S4804 [10MY]

National Prayer Breakfast, E1208-E1214 [14JN]

Tributes

Pope Benedict XVI, S4047 [21AP], H2111 [19AP], E712 [21AP]

Pope John Paul II, S3114, S3119, S3123, S3128-S3130 [4AP], S3269-S3271 [6AP], S3354 [7AP], S3478 [12AP], S3505 [13AP], H1739, H1749, H1757 [5AP], H1827-H1835 [6AP], H1872 [12AP], E539 [5AP], E597, E598 [8AP], E616, E618, E622 [12AP], E636 [13AP]