INDIA, REPUBLIC OF

Addresses

Joint Meeting of Congress: Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India, H5966-H5968 [19JY]

Appointments

Committee To Escort Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Into the House Chamber, H5966 [19JY]

Articles and editorials

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

Far From Stingy, H43 [4JA]

Gandhi Branded Racist as Johannesburg Honours Freedom Fighter, E2508 [13DE]

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

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

Mann Reverts To Supporting Khalistan, E25 [4JA]

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

Winter in Kashmir, S13308 [18NO]

Bills and resolutions

Asia: commend support to victims of earthquake that struck South Asia (see S. Res. 319), S13161 [17NO] (see H. Res. 561), H10909 [17NO]

———express sympathy and pledge support to victims of earthquake that struck South Asia (see S. Res. 274), S11422 [17OC] (see H. Res. 492), H8846 [17OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: make certain nationals from tsunami-impacted countries eligible for temporary protected status under the Immigration and Nationality Act (see H.R. 60), H73 [4JA]

Disasters: commend efforts of the Armed Forces and Dept. of State and AID employees for their response to the tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa (see H. Res. 120), H797 [17FE]

———develop a global tsunami detection and warning system and provide assistance for Indian Ocean tsunami victims and reconstruction of tsunami-affected countries (see S. 452), S1623 [17FE] (see H.R. 890), H791 [17FE]

———express sympathy and pledge support for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa (see S. Res. 4), S28 [4JA] (see H. Res. 12), H79 [4JA]

———provide assistance for Indian Ocean tsunami victims and for reconstruction of tsunami-affected countries (see H.R. 1550), H1893 [12AP]

———provide assistance to children orphaned or unaccompanied due to the tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa (see H.R. 397), H234 [26JA] (see H.R. 950), H794 [17FE]

Foreign aid: provide assistance to combat HIV/AIDS (see S. 674), S2995 [17MR] (see H.R. 1408), H1693 [17MR]

Foreign policy: commend continuing improvement in relations with the U.S. (see H. Res. 364), H5963 [18JY]

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]

Human rights: condemn trafficking in persons in areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa struck by the tsunami (see S. Res. 48), S1260 [10FE]

Indian Americans: recognize and honor contributions to economic innovation and society (see H. Res. 227), H2472 [21AP]

International relations: recognize bilateral peace efforts of Pakistan and India (see H. Res. 225), H2472 [21AP] (see H. Res. 272), H3198 [11MY]

———support initiative in bilateral energy cooperation between Pakistan and India (see H. Res. 353), H5637 [11JY]

———urge peaceful resolution to conflict over Kashmir (see H. Res. 47), H196 [25JA]

Modi, Narendra: condemn conduct 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]

Nuclear energy: express concern regarding nuclear proliferation with respect to proposed full civilian nuclear cooperation with India (see H. Con. Res. 318), H11879 [15DE]

Pakistan: express sympathy and pledge support to victims of earthquake that struck South Asia (see H. Con. Res. 270), H9043 [20OC]

Power resources: promote global energy security through increased cooperation with India on diversification, alternative fuels, clean coal technologies, and energy efficiency (see S. 1950), S12128 [1NO]

Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa (see H.R. 241), H136 [6JA]

U.N.: encourage permanent membership on the Security Council (see H. Res. 83), H523 [9FE]

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

Letters

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

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

Research and development funding: Representative Wolf, H3045 [5MY]

Lists

Cosponsors of legislation to accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, S39 [6JA]

Prefaces

``Authentic Voices of South Asia,'' Usman Khalid, E975 [13MY]

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]

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]

Proposals

Acceleration of income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, S39 [6JA]

Remarks in House

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

Asia: express sympathy and pledge support to victims of earthquake that struck South Asia (H. Res. 492), H8864-H8868 [18OC], E2139 [20OC]

———moment of silence for victims of earthquake that struck South Asia, H9011 [20OC]

Budget: increase research and development funding, H3045 [5MY]

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]

Congress: joint meeting to hear address by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, H5965, H5971 [19JY]

Council of Khalistan: tribute to convention, E1869 [15SE]

Disasters: commend efforts of El Paso, TX, community for their response to the tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, E1355 [24JN]

———commend efforts of the Armed Forces and Dept. of State and AID employees for their response to the tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa (H. Res. 120), H1740-H1742 [5AP], E296 [18FE], E556 [6AP]

———commend efforts of various corporations for their charitable response to the tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, E1597 [25JY]

———eliminate supplemental appropriations for tsunami relief, H1479, H1480 [15MR]

———express sympathy and pledge support for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa (H. Res. 12), H37-H47, H64-H67 [4JA], H130 [6JA], E33, E39, E40 [6JA]

———provide assistance to children orphaned or unaccompanied due to the tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa (H.R. 950), E281 [18FE]

———provide relief to victims of earthquake that struck Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan, H10789 [17NO], E2388 [17NO]

———Tsunami Recovery and Reconstruction Fund pregnant victims assistance funding, H1468-H1471 [15MR]

Equatorial Guinea: commend support for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, E41 [6JA]

Foreign policy: commend continuing improvement in relations with the U.S. (H. Res. 364), H5930, H5931 [18JY], E1562 [21JY]

Gadar Movement: tribute to independence efforts, E531 [5AP]

Gandhi, Mohandas K.: racist statements about Africans, E2508 [13DE]

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

Human rights: violations, H9106 [26OC], E975 [13MY], E2077 [7OC]

Indian Americans: recognize and honor contributions to economic innovation and society (H. Res. 227), H2493-H2495 [26AP]

Indian National Republic Day: observance, H200 [26JA]

Intel Foundation: tribute to tsunami relief efforts, E552 [5AP]

International relations: recognize bilateral peace efforts of Pakistan and India (H. Res. 225), H2533 [26AP]

Iran: impact of foreign policy on U.S. relations with other countries, H2532 [26AP]

Lake Villa, IL: tribute to efforts to assist victims of the tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, E271 [17FE]

Modi, Narendra: condemn conduct 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 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]

National Federation of Indian American Associations: tribute, E1112 [26MY]

National objectives: increase research and development funding to improve U.S. innovation, H3292 [16MY]

Pakistan: provide immediate assistance for earthquake victims, H8823 [17OC]

Sikhs: observance of Vaisakhi Day, E573 [7AP]

Singh, Manmohan: condemn bigoted statement made by a congressional staff member relative to the U.S. visit of Indian Prime Minister, E1484 [13JY]

———U.S. visit, E1507 [15JY], E1509 [18JY], E1537 [19JY], E1543, E1546 [20JY], E1583 [22JY], E1605 [27JY]

Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa (H.R. 241), H83 [6JA]

Technology: condemn use of sex selection technologies to identify a female fetus for abortion, H10234 [16NO]

Terrorism: express condolences to families of victims and condemn terrorist attack in New Delhi, oppose extremism, and strengthen international efforts to combat terrorism, H9441 [1NO]

U.N.: expand permanent membership on the U.N. Security Council, H4674 [17JN]

U.S. policy, H2154 [20AP], E1605 [27JY], E2506 [13DE]

U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Initiative: approve, H11115 [7DE]

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

Remarks in Senate

Asia: commend support to victims of earthquake that struck South Asia (S. Res. 319), S13184 [17NO]

———express sympathy and pledge support to victims of earthquake that struck South Asia, S13308 [18NO]

———express sympathy and pledge support to victims of earthquake that struck South Asia (S. Res. 274), S11442 [17OC]

Burma: human rights violations, S3645 [14AP]

Congress: joint meeting to hear address by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, S8440 [19JY]

Disasters: develop a global tsunami detection and warning system and provide assistance for Indian Ocean tsunami victims and reconstruction of tsunami-affected countries (S. 452), S1670 [17FE]

———establish scholarship fund for victims of the tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, S1362 [15FE]

———express sympathy and pledge support for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, S24 [4JA]

———express sympathy and pledge support for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa (S. Res. 4), S7-S11 [4JA], S56 [6JA]

———food aid funding for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, S429 [25JA]

———moment of silence for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, S1 [4JA]

———pledge support for victims of the tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, S1362 [15FE]

———provide relief to victims of earthquake that struck Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan, S12791 [15NO]

———report on congressional trip to areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa that were struck by earthquake and tsunami, S543-S546 [26JA], S682, S734 [1FE]

Foreign aid: improve global water supply, S682 [1FE]

———provide assistance to combat HIV/AIDS (S. 674), S3055 [17MR]

Foreign policy: commend continuing improvement in relations with the U.S., S12565 [9NO]

Human rights: condemn trafficking in persons in areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa struck by the tsunami (S. Res. 48), S1308 [10FE]

Japan: commend support for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, S24 [4JA]

National Funeral Directors Association: commend support for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, S60 [6JA]

Pakistan: provide immediate assistance for earthquake victims, S11815 [25OC]

Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, S36, S39 [6JA]

———accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa (H.R. 241), S56 [6JA]

———accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa (H.R. 241), unanimous-consent agreement, S41 [6JA]

U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Initiative: approve, S12565 [9NO]

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

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

Statements

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

Texts of

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

H. Res. 12, express sympathy and pledge support for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, H37 [4JA]

H. Res. 120, commend efforts of the Armed Forces and Dept. of State and AID employees for their response to the tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, H1740 [5AP]

H. Res. 227, recognize and honor contributions of Indian Americans to economic innovation and society, H2493 [26AP]

H. Res. 364, commend India's continuing improvement in relations with the U.S., H5930 [18JY]

H. Res. 492, express sympathy and pledge support to victims of earthquake that struck South Asia, H8864 [18OC]

H.R. 241, accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, H83 [6JA]

S. 452, Tsunami Early Warning and Relief Act, S1671 [17FE]

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

S. Res. 4, express sympathy and pledge support for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, S7, S29 [4JA]

S. Res. 48, condemn trafficking in persons in areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa struck by the tsunami, S1307 [10FE]

S. Res. 274, express sympathy and pledge support to victims of earthquake that struck South Asia, S11440, S11442 [17OC]

S. Res. 319, commend support to victims of earthquake that struck South Asia, S13183 [17NO]