EDUCATION related term(s) Colleges and Universities

Addresses

Increasing Economic Opportunity—Challenges and Strategies: Ben S. Bernanke, Federal Reserve Board Chair, H4559-H4561 [27JN]

Kenyon College Commencement: Senator Kerry, S5219 [25MY]

Amendments

Financial Literacy Month: designate (S. Res. 410), S2539, S2541 [29MR]

Higher Education Act: amend and extend (H.R. 609), H1198 [28MR], H1222, H1259, H1264, H1265, H1266, H1267, H1268, H1272, H1273, H1274, H1275, H1277, H1278, H1279, H1280 [29MR], H1335, H1336, H1337, H1338, H1341, H1342 [30MR]

Immigration: reform (S. 2454), S2539 [29MR], S2575, S2584, S2585, S2589, S2613, S2662, S2663, S2664, S2665, S2666, S2672, S2673 [30MR], S2685, S2693, S2694 [31MR], S2705, S2709, S2717, S2719, S2737, S2738, S2739, S2741, S2745, S2746, S2747, S2748, S2749, S2750, S2751, S2752, S2756 [3AP], S2808, S2810, S2811, S2814, S2833, S2834, S2835, S2836, S2837, S2838, S2839, S2840, S2841 [4AP], S2850, S2852, S2922, S2923, S2924, S2930, S2937, S2938, S2939, S2940, S2941, S2942, S2943, S2944, S2945, S2949, S2952, S2953, S2954, S2960, S2961, S2962, S2963, S2964, S2965, S2966, S2974, S2975, S3001, S3002, S3003, S3004, S3005, S3027, S3028, S3029, S3054, S3073, S3074, S3102, S3156 [5AP], S3199, S3254, S3255, S3258, S3259, S3260, S3261, S3262, S3263, S3264, S3265, S3266, S3267, S3268, S3269, S3270, S3277, S3278, S3282, S3287, S3288, S3289, S3290, S3291, S3292, S3293, S3294, S3295, S3296, S3297, S3327, S3328, S3329, S3330, S3331, S3332, S3333, S3334, S3335, S3336, S3337, S3338 [6AP]

———reform (S. 2454), motion to commit, S2896 [5AP]

———reform (S. 2611), S4537, S4556, S4558, S4559, S4560, S4561, S4562, S4563, S4564 [15MY], S4577, S4585, S4600, S4603, S4605, S4627, S4628, S4629, S4630, S4632, S4633, S4634, S4637, S4638, S4642, S4643 [16MY], S4651, S4665, S4675, S4676, S4677, S4680, S4685, S4711, S4712, S4713, S4714, S4715, S4717, S4718, S4719, S4720, S4723, S4724 [17MY], S4730, S4735, S4739, S4747, S4750, S4757, S4761, S4770, S4772, S4776, S4786, S4788, S4808, S4811, S4812, S4813, S4814, S4815 [18MY], S4823, S4842 [19MY], S4850, S4898, S4899, S4902, S4903, S4904, S4905, S4911, S4912, S4913, S4914 [22MY], S4924, S4939, S4948, S4974, S4975, S4976, S4979, S4980, S4981, S4982, S4984, S4989, S4995, S4998, S4999, S5000, S5001, S5003, S5004, S5005, S5006, S5013, S5020, S5025 [23MY], S5051, S5063, S5066, S5074, S5094, S5095, S5100, S5104, S5126, S5127 [24MY], S5135, S5141, S5146, S5154, S5160, S5259 [25MY]

Workforce Investment Act: reauthorize (S. 1021), S6812, S7181 [29JN]

Analyses

Securing America's Borders Act (S. 2454), S2369-S2376 [16MR]

Appointments

Conferees: S. 250, Vocational and Technical Education for the Future Act, H5080 [12JY]

Articles and editorials

Beat Goes on for Top Ranked Lanier, E371 [15MR]

Citizenship Is the Key, S3413 [24AP]

Colombians Rediscover Their African Roots, E1095 [9JN]

Community Radio Speaks, S1532 [28FE]

Deputy Mayor & Children's Character Clifford the Big Red Dog Join in Opening Mother Hale Learning Center, E828 [12MY]

Divisive in Any Language, E1043 [7JN]

From Humble Roots, They Blossom, E1309 [28JN]

How Katherine Dunham Revealed Black Dance to the World, E1040 [7JN]

Immigrants To Be Proud Of, S2559 [30MR]

Immigration Bill Should Help Farmers, S2516 [29MR]

It Isn't Amnesty, S2517, S2543 [29MR]

Local View—Gun Advocates Ignore Lessons of Columbine, S3694 [27AP]

Moving the World, E1039 [7JN]

One World, S2516 [29MR]

Our World Cup Edge, E1373 [11JY]

10 Tips To Make Your Children Money-Wise, E670 [1MY]

They Are America, E695 [3MY]

Wave's First Strike, E695 [3MY]

With English as Their Second Language, Relating Comes First, S3413 [24AP]

Bills and resolutions

American Council of Young Political Leaders: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 430), H4008 [14JN]

Arizona: clarify compliance with the Equal Educational Opportunities Act relative to English language learners (see H.R. 5105), H1562 [5AP]

Armed Forces: establish a District of Columbia National Guard Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 5568), H3642 [8JN]

———increase amount of educational assistance available to members of Reserve components called or ordered to active service for an extended period of time (see H.R. 5326), H2338 [9MY]

Braille, Louis: mint commemorative coins (see S. 2321), S1461 [17FE]

Budget: reallocate certain defense and energy programs funds to other domestic priorities (see H.R. 4898), H790 [8MR]

Burke-Ables, Kim: tribute (see H. Res. 834), H3137 [23MY]

Catholic schools: tribute (see S. Res. 354), S211 [26JA] (see S. Res. 364), S446 [1FE] (see H. Res. 657), H24 [31JA]

Children and youth: authorize grants to carry out educational projects on preventing teen pregnancies (see S. 2508), S2901 [5AP]

———create a pilot program that makes small, nonprofit child care businesses eligible for certain loans (see S. 2646), S3506 [25AP]

———improve the academic competitiveness of U.S. students (see H.R. 5502), H3307 (see H.R. 5502), H3359 [25MY]

———promote youth financial education (see H.R. 5046), H1319 [29MR]

———recognize and celebrate students who overcome immeasurable adversity to excel academically (see H. Res. 798), H2174 [4MY]

Children's Development Commission (Kiddie Mac): establish (see H.R. 5207), H1851 [26AP]

China, People's Republic of: expand diplomatic infrastructure and economic competitiveness of U.S. interests (see H.R. 5199), H1851 [26AP]

Colleges and universities: adopt policies and educational programs to deter and eliminate illicit copyright infringement on their computer systems and networks (see S. Res. 438), S3378 [7AP] (see S. Res. 488), S4891 [22MY]

———authorize higher education curriculum development and graduate training in advanced energy and green building technologies (see H.R. 5644), H4327 [20JN]

———disclosure of fire safety standards and measures with respect to campus buildings (see S. 2493), S2730 [3AP]

———increase access to postsecondary education (see S. 2337), S1539 [28FE]

———make college more affordable by expanding and enhancing financial aid options and providing loan forgiveness opportunities for public service employees (see S. 2243), S510 [2FE]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 5131), H1677 [6AP]

———provide higher education assistance for nontraditional students (see S. 3528), S5950 [15JN]

Colmery, Harry W.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously (see S. Con. Res. 104), S6419 [22JN]

Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 343), H332 [15FE]

Commission on the Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad Fellowship Program: support goals (see S. 3532), S6013 [16JN]

Computers: establish a program to transfer surplus computers of Federal agencies to schools, nonprofit community-based educational organizations, and families of deployed members of the Armed Forces (see S. 3455), S5490 [6JN]

Congressional Teacher Award Task Force: establish (see H.R. 5140), H1678 [6AP]

Conservation of energy: establish a national tire fuel efficiency consumer information program (see H.R. 5632), H4189 [16JN]

Credit: protect consumers, especially young consumers, from increasing consumer debt and credit card solicitations and establish financial literacy and education program in elementary and secondary schools (see S. 2654), S3588 [26AP]

Dept. of Commerce: establish an Advanced Multidisciplinary Computing Software Institute (see S. 3527), S5950 [15JN]

———provide grants to States for coastal zone management, coastal wetlands conservation, coastal land protection, and fisheries habitat restoration, and to improve understanding of coastal areas (see S. 2422), S2202 [15MR]

Dept. of Education: authorize grants to States and local educational agencies to establish teacher mentoring programs (see H.R. 4773), H387 [16FE]

———establish and maintain public website with a database of available scholarships, fellowships, and financial assistance programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (see H.R. 5139), H1678 [6AP]

———extend period during which a State or local educational agency may obligate temporary emergency impact aid for elementary and secondary school students displaced by Hurricanes Katrina or Rita (see H.R. 5354), H2584 [11MY]

———make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see S. 2651), S3506 [25AP]

———revise limitation on Impact Aid Program special payments (see S. 3530), S5950 [15JN] (see H.R. 5093), H1561 [5AP]

———urge withdrawal of changes contained in the ``Additional Clarification of Intercollegiate Athletics Policy—Three-Part Test-Part Three'' that harm Title IX (see H. Res. 735), H1130 [16MR]

Dept. of Energy: establish a partnership with appropriate industry groups for the creation of a transportation fuel conservation education campaign (see H.R. 5402), H2705 (see H.R. 5402), H2757 [17MY] (see H.R. 5611), H4008 [14JN]

Dept. of HHS: authorize an Indian youth telemental health demonstration project (see S. 2245), S728 [6FE]

———establish comprehensive prevention, education, research, and medical management program to reduce liver cirrhosis and liver cancer caused by chronic hepatitis B infection (see S. 3558), S6419 [22JN]

———establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (see S. 2663), S3703 [27AP] (see H.R. 5397), H2641 [16MY]

———establish Office of the National Nurse (see H.R. 4903), H790 [8MR]

———reauthorize support for graduate medical education programs in children's hospitals (see H.R. 5574), H3723 [9JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: carry out certain activities with respect to delivering training in age-appropriate basic life-supporting first aid skills to school children (see S. 3533), S6013 [16JN]

———establish a language arts facility at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center for departmental employees and other Federal law enforcement officers (see S. 2274), S1071 [10FE]

———establish employee professional development programs (see S. 3476), S5598 [7JN]

Dept. of HUD: insure mortgages for acquisition, construction, or substantial rehabilitation of child care and development facilities (see H.R. 5207), H1851 [26AP]

Dept. of Justice: provide officers of State and local educational agencies with certain access to national crime information databases (see H.R. 4894), H644 [7MR]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct special resource study of sites associated with Cesar E. Chavez and the farm labor movement to determine appropriate methods for their preservation and interpretation (see H.R. 5047), H1319 [29MR]

Disasters: restore Federal aid for the repair, restoration, and replacement of private nonprofit colleges and universities that are damaged or destroyed by a major disaster (see S. 2299), S1413 [16FE]

Diseases: advance medical research and treatments of pediatric cancers, ensure access to current treatments and information, establish a national childhood cancer database, and promote public awareness (see S. 2375), S1833 [7MR] (see S. 2393), S1965 [9MR] (see H.R. 4927), H867 [9MR]

———call for the declaration of lung cancer as a public health priority and the implementation of a comprehensive interagency program to reduce lung cancer mortality (see S. Res. 408), S2467 [28MR] (see H. Res. 739), H1196 [28MR]

District of Columbia College Access Act: reauthorize the public and private school tuition assistance programs (see H.R. 4855), H564 [2MR]

Drugs: establish a federally-supported education and awareness campaign for the prevention of methamphetamine use (see S. 2315), S1414 [16FE]

———provide for a comprehensive Federal response to problems relative to methamphetamine abuse (see H.R. 4763), H332 [15FE]

Dunham, Katherine: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 414), H3137 [23MY] (see H. Res. 847), H3308 (see H. Res. 847), H3361 [25MY] (see H. Res. 859), H3723 [9JN]

E.W. Scripps Co.: tribute to National Spelling Bee participants (see S. Res. 502), S5491 [6JN]

Economy: better prepare and develop the U.S. workforce for the global economy and remove barriers that stifle innovation (see H.R. 4845), H563 [2MR]

———improve American innovation and competitiveness in the global economy (see S. 2802), S4553 [15MY]

———provide for economic security and prosperity (see S. 2357), S1644 [2MR]

Education Flexibility Partnership Act: extend the educational flexibility program (see S. 2363), S1644 [2MR] (see H.R. 4919), H866 [9MR]

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 377), H1452 [4AP]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend (see H.R. 5709), H4795 [28JN]

———clarify certain Federal requirements (see H.R. 5717), H4914 [29JN]

Families and domestic relations: provide grants to promote responsible fatherhood and strengthen low-income families (see S. 3607), S6786 [29JN]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit assistance to entities for course material development or instruction on human development and sexuality, if such material includes medically inaccurate information (see H.R. 5598), H3907 [13JN]

Federal aid programs: ensure Pell Grant eligibility for any student whose parent or guardian died as a result of military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 5733), H4915 [29JN]

———make college more afffordable, fulfill commitments to fully fund certain education programs, and reject proposed education budget cuts (see S. Res. 395), S1965 [9MR]

———provide general revenue sharing and assistance for States and local governments (see H.R. 4851), H564 [2MR]

Federal employees: establish and fund certain training programs for supervisors of Federal employees (see S. 3584), S6560 [27JN]

Federal-State relations: provide adequate and equitable educational opportunities for students in State public school systems (see S. 2828), S4695 [17MY]

Financial institutions: establish a student loan forgiveness program for nurses (see H.R. 5349), H2502 [10MY]

———provide student borrowers with basic rights, including the right to timely information about their loans and the right to make fair and reasonable loan payments (see S. 3255), S5341 [26MY]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 410), S2467 [28MR]

———encourage minority participation in goals (see H. Con. Res. 387), H1679 [6AP]

———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 737), H1196 [28MR]

FTC: establish Office of Internet Safety and Public Awareness (see H.R. 4982), H1128 [16MR]

Geography: improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see H.R. 5519), H3308 (see H.R. 5519), H3360 [25MY]

Great Lakes: establish deadline for restricting sewage dumping and fund programs and activities for improving wastewater discharges into the Great Lakes (see H.R. 5734), H4915 [29JN]

Greater Opportunities for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (GO-STEM): support programs (see H. Con. Res. 421), H3308 (see H. Con. Res. 421), H3360 [25MY]

Haglund, Joshua: urge resolution in murder case of U.S. citizen in Yerevan, Armenia, and fund scholarships at the University of Minnesota in his memory for study abroad and diversity training (see H.R. 5408), H2705 (see H.R. 5408), H2757 [17MY]

Haiti: authorize assistance to fund scholarships for talented disadvantaged students to continue their education in the U.S. and to return to Haiti to contribute to the development of their country (see H.R. 5091), H1561 [5AP]

Health: establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity and eating disorders (see H.R. 5698), H4794 [28JN]

Health care professionals: authorize capitation grants to increase the number of nursing faculty and students (see S. 3588), S6634 [28JN]

———provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 5134), H1677 [6AP]

Higher Education Act: amend and extend (H.R. 609), consideration (see H. Res. 741), H1196 [28MR] (see H. Res. 742), H1319 [29MR]

———amend relative to Academic Competitiveness Grants to preserve State authority over secondary school curricula (see H.R. 4810), H449 [28FE]

———extend programs (see H.R. 4911), H866 [9MR] (see H.R. 5603), H4008 [14JN]

———prevent veterans' contributions to education benefits from reducing Federal student financial assistance (see H.R. 5174), H1741 [25AP]

———provide additional support to students to decrease debt (see S. 3593), S6634 [28JN]

———reduce interest rates for student and parent borrowers (see H.R. 5150), H1678 [6AP]

———require accrediting agencies and associations to comply with due process throughout the accreditation process (see H.R. 4795), H388 [16FE]

History: acknowledge African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade, recognize injustices suffered, and work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean (see S. Con. Res. 90), S3801 [1MY]

House of Representatives: urge every Member, officer, and employee to read, ponder, and reflect upon the principles of the U.S. Constitution (see H. Res. 883), H4423 [21JN]

Illinois: permit certain school districts to be reconstituted for purposes of determining assistance under the Impact Aid Program (see S. 2445), S2313 [16MR] (see H.R. 4972), H1127 [16MR]

Immigration: promote economic competition through policy reforms (see S. 2691), S3893 [2MY]

———reform (see S. 2326), S1461 [17FE] (see S. 2454), S2313 [16MR] (see S. 2611, 2612), S3378 [7AP] (see H.R. 5456), H3137 [23MY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 2185), S123 [25JA]

Investments: establish and provide for treatment of individual development accounts (see H.R. 4751), H273 [14FE]

Jordan, I. King: tribute (see S. Res. 411), S2467 [28MR] (see H. Res. 680), H332 [15FE]

Junior ROTC: tribute (see S. Res. 415), S2603 [30MR]

Kamras, Jason: tribute (see H. Res. 738), H1196 [28MR]

Kansas City Kansas Community College: tribute to debate team (see S. Res. 496), S5343 [26MY]

Library Services and Technology Act: ensure that tribal libraries that receive assistance are eligible for E-rate assistance to the same extent as other libraries receiving such assistance (see S. 2378), S1833 [7MR]

Local government: authorize resources for a grant program for local educational agencies to create innovation districts (see S. 2441), S2313 [16MR]

Math and Science Teaching Corps: establish (see S. 2248), S769 [7FE] (see H.R. 4705), H160 [7FE]

Medicare: extend enrollment period for prescription drug benefits and Medicare Advantage plans, negotiate fair prices for prescription drugs, and improve outreach and educational efforts with respect to such benefits (see H.R. 5297), H2173 [4MY]

———increase per resident payment floor for direct graduate medical education payments to hospitals (see S. 2289), S1353 [15FE]

———provide for additional outreach and education and provide a special enrollment period for individuals who qualify for an income-related subsidy under the prescription drug program (see S. 2759), S4155 [8MY]

———restore financial stability to anesthesiology teaching programs for resident physicians (see S. 2990), S4967 [23MY] (see H.R. 5246), H1916 [27AP] (see H.R. 5348), H2502 [10MY]

Members of Congress: require to obtain copies of the Constitution and distribute them to their staff and require that they all read such document (see H.R. 4865), H564 [2MR]

Mental health: improve quality and availability of mental health services for children and adolescents (see S. 3449), S5490 [6JN]

Minorities: develop a curriculum at historically Black colleges and universities, tribal colleges, and Hispanic serving institutions to foster entrepreneurship and business development in underserved minority communities (see S. 2586), S3212 [6AP]

———recognize and take active measures to increase the low presence of minorities and women in upper level positions of management in the financial services industry (see H. Con. Res. 429), H3908 [13JN]

Morality and ethics: promote responsibility by improving development education (see H.R. 4866), H564 [2MR]

NASCAR-Historically Black Colleges and Universities Consortium: tribute (see S. Res. 379), S1414 [16FE] (see H. Res. 677), H273 [14FE]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 453), S3704 [27AP] (see H. Res. 781), H1852 [26AP]

National Child Care Worthy Wage Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 479), S4554 [15MY] (see H. Con. Res. 395), H1916 [27AP]

National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 681), H332 [15FE]

National Entrepreneurship Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 699), H450 [28FE]

National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education: modify (see H.R. 4936), H867 [9MR]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 513), S5950 [15JN]

National Internet Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 486), S4891 [22MY]

———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 800), H2174 [4MY]

National Mentoring Month: designate (see S. Res. 357), S249 [27JA]

———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 660), H25 [31JA]

National objectives: establish a comprehensive program to bolster economic competitiveness and national security by promoting science, engineering, and math education careers and foreign language acquisition (see H.R. 4734), H224 [8FE]

———improve national competitiveness through enhanced education initiatives (see S. 3483), S5659 [8JN]

———improve science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education (see S. 2423), S2202 [15MR] (see H.R. 4906), H790 [8MR]

———modernize education system to arm individuals with 21st century knowledge and skills in order to preserve the economic and national security of the U.S. (see S. 3502), S5779 [13JN]

National Physical Education and Sports Month: establish (see H. Res. 696), H389 [16FE]

National Physical Education and Sports Week: establish (see H. Res. 696), H389 [16FE]

National Police Athletic League Youth Enrichment Act: revise and extend (see S. 2704), S3984 [3MY]

National Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 450), S3704 [27AP]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 360), S370 [31JA]

National security: strengthen by increasing quantity, diversity, and quality of teaching and learning in science, mathematics, and foreign languages (see S. 2450), S2313 [16MR]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 507), S5779 [13JN]

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. 5564), H3641 [8JN]

———support the development of Native American Language Survival Schools (see S. 2674), S3704 [27AP] (see H.R. 4766), H332 [15FE] (see H.R. 5222), H1915 [27AP]

New York, NY: tribute to the New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture for educating Americans about the African-American migration (see H. Con. Res. 352), H645 [7MR]

NSF: award grants to institutions of higher education to develop and offer education and training programs (see H.R. 5605), H4008 [14JN]

———establish a program to promote and assist the teaching of inventiveness and innovation (see H.R. 5477), H3306 (see H.R. 5477), H3358 [25MY]

———establish scholarship program to increase number of mathematics and science teachers (see H.R. 5141), H1678 [6AP]

———establish scholarship program to increase number of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics undergraduate students (see H.R. 5142), H1678 [6AP]

———establish summer science and mathematics camps for middle and high school students (see H.R. 5458), H3137 [23MY]

Older Americans Act: include a grant program to support life-long learning programs (see H.R. 5276), H1980 [2MY]

Pharmaceuticals: enhance research and education in the areas of pharmaceutical and biotechnology science and engineering (see S. 2793), S4469 [11MY]

Power resources: improve global competitiveness in science and energy technology, strengthen basic research programs, and support mathematics and science education (see S. 2197), S211 [26JA]

Prayer: constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (see S.J. Res. 35), S3704 [27AP] (see H.J. Res. 85), H2174 [4MY]

Read Across America Day: designate (see S. Res. 384), S1540 [28FE]

Religion: encourage States to accommodate the release of public school pupils from school attendance to attend off-campus religious classes at houses of worship and faith-based organizations (see S. Con. Res. 92), S3894 [2MY]

Research: authorize the NSF and certain Dept. of Energy programs to provide grants to early career researchers to conduct high-risk, high-return research in areas relevant to industry (see H.R. 5357), H2584 [11MY]

———authorize the NSF and the Dept. of Energy Office of Science to provide grants to early career researchers to establish innovative research programs and integrate education and research (see H.R. 5356), H2584 [11MY]

SBA: tribute to Small Business Development Centers (see H. Res. 853), H3496 [7JN]

Schools: curtail the use of high-stakes tests in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 4852), H564 [2MR]

———protect students and teachers (see H.R. 5295), H2173 [4MY]

———recognize benefits and importance of school-based music education (see H. Con. Res. 355), H867 [9MR]

Science: authorize programs relative to science, mathematics, engineering, and technology education at the NSF and the Dept. of Energy Office of Science (see H.R. 5358), H2584 [11MY]

———improve global competitiveness through mathematics and science scholarships, fellowships, and research grants, visa programs for mathematics and science doctoral students, and Dept. of Defense research grants (see S. 2198), S211 [26JA]

Senior citizens: establish the Silver Scholarship program to provide transferable educational awards to older individuals who have performed certain volunteer services (see H.R. 5275), H1980 [2MY]

———give preference, when making grants for multidisciplinary centers of gerontology and gerontology centers of special emphasis, to centers located at institutions of higher education in urban areas (see H.R. 5277), H1980 [2MY]

Spelman College: anniversary (see H. Res. 875), H4189 [16JN]

Student loans: reduce interest rates, authorize Pell Grant funding, allow loan consolidation, and provide for Federal Direct Loan Program administrative account (see S. 2573), S3211 [6AP]

Sudan: establish a student loan forgiveness program for members of the Sudanese Diaspora to enable them to return to southern Sudan to contribute to reconstruction efforts (see H.R. 4754), H332 [15FE]

Supreme Court: decision on allowing military recruiting on campuses of colleges that receive Federal funding (see H. Con. Res. 354), H790 [8MR]

Tariff: liquidation or reliquidation of educational toys (see S. 3405, 3406, 3407, 3408, 3409, 3410, 3411, 3412, 3413, 3414, 3415), S5489 (see S. 3416, 3417, 3418, 3419, 3420), S5490 [6JN]

Taxation: allow a business tax credit for contributions to education scholarship organizations (see H.R. 4834), H508 [1MR]

———allow a credit against tax for qualified elementary and secondary education tuition (see H.R. 5230), H1915 [27AP]

———creation of a new class of bonds for new school construction (see H.R. 4945), H972 [14MR]

———encourage college savings by providing a Federal income tax credit to match contributions to Coverdell education savings accounts (see S. 2458), S2415 [27MR]

———expand deductions allowed for education-related expenses and allow an earned tuition credit for qualified tuition and related expenses (see H.R. 5407), H2705 (see H.R. 5407), H2757 [17MY]

———expand tax incentives for higher education (see H.R. 4837), H508 [1MR]

———extend and expand the deduction for tuition and related expenses for higher education and reduce the maximum interest rate allowable on student loans (see H.R. 5098), H1562 [5AP]

———improve and expand education savings accounts (see H.R. 5314), H2337 [9MY]

———increase the annual contribution limit to Coverdell education savings accounts (see H.R. 5701), H4794 [28JN]

———increase the deduction for host families of foreign exchange and other students (see S. 2272), S1071 [10FE]

———modify credit for holders of qualified zone academy bonds (see S. 2347), S1579 [1MR]

———provide incentives to promote research and development, innovation, and continuing education (see S. 2199), S211 [26JA]

———provide tax credit for elementary and secondary school personnel (see H.R. 5210), H1852 [26AP]

Technology: establish a national innovation initiative (see S. 2390), S1893 [8MR] (see H.R. 4654), H23 [31JA]

U.S.-Poland Parliamentary Youth Exchange Program: establish (see S. 2200), S211 [26JA] (see H.R. 4823), H450 [28FE]

University of the District of Columbia: include as an eligible graduate institution under the institutional assistance programs of the Higher Education Act (see H.R. 4693), H154 [1FE]

Veterans: encourage States to establish programs to award high school diplomas to veterans who left school to serve in the Armed Forces during a time of war (see H. Res. 661), H25 [31JA]

———expand scope of educational programs for which accelerated payments of assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill may be used (see S. 2416), S2201 [15MR]

———provide for accelerated payment of survivors' and dependents' educational assistance for certain programs of education (see S. 3363), S5430 [5JN]

Vocational and Technical Education Act: modify the definition of ``Indian student count'' (see H.R. 4934), H867 [9MR]

Week of the Young Child: designate (see S. Res. 418), S2689 [31MR]

Wilder, Carolyn R.: tribute (see H. Res. 882), H4423 [21JN]

Year of the Museum: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 437), S3212 [6AP]

Cloture motions

Immigration: reform (S. 2454), S2393 [16MR], S2793 [4AP], S2896 [5AP], S3177 [6AP], S3358 [7AP]

———reform (S. 2454), motion to commit, S3357 [7AP]

———reform (S. 2611), S4880 [22MY], S5061 [24MY]

Essays

Blessed Broken School: Breisa Baker, E1276 [26JN]

Indiana Farm Super Heroes: Sangeeth Jeevan, S2599 [30MR]

Making a World of Difference: Zachary Kummer, E106 [8FE]

Memorable Cookouts From Hoosier Farms: Brittany Blazier, S2599 [30MR]

Mill Run Elementary Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Program: Brandon Greer, E1011 [6JN], E1084 [8JN]

———Colin Ceresa, E1012 [6JN], E1084 [8JN]

———Emily Ready, E1012 [6JN], E1085 [8JN]

———Francesca Beller, E1011 [6JN], E1084 [8JN]

———Nick Carroll, E1012 [6JN], E1085 [8JN]

———Rachel T. Williams, E1012 [6JN], E1084 [8JN]

———T.J. Soroka, E1011 [6JN]

Histories

English as the national language of U.S., S4754 [18MY]

Letters

American University governance issues: Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance (Senate), S4691 [17MY]

College access and job training programs funding through closing certain tax loopholes: Alisa Abadinsky, Coalition of Higher Education Assistance Organizations, S2093 [14MR]

———Andy Van Kleunen, Workforce Alliance, S2092 [14MR]

———Cyndy Littlefield, Association of Jesuit Colleges & Universities, S2092 [14MR]

———Diane Shust and Randall Moody, National Education Association, S2182 [15MR]

———George R. Boggs, American Association of Community Colleges, S2183 [15MR]

———Hector Garza, National Council for Community and Education Partnerships, S2183 [15MR]

———Joyce Smith, National Association for College Admission Counseling, S2183 [15MR]

———Kimberly A. Green, National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium, S2183 [15MR]

———Luke Swarthout, State PIRGs' Higher Education Project, and Jasmine Harris, U.S. Student Association, S2093 [14MR]

Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act: Senator Grassley, S3500 [25AP]

Declare English as national language of U.S.: Senators Leahy and Salazar, S5061 [24MY]

———several Latino organizations, S4879 [22MY]

———several organizations, S4879 [22MY]

Democratic Party national agenda: several Senators, S6594 [28JN]

Greater Opportunities for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (GO-STEM) programs: Representative Boehlert, Committee on Science (House), H3448 [7JN]

———Representative McKeon, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H3448 [7JN]

Homeland Security Education Act: J. David Edwards, National Council for Languages and International Studies, S2339 [16MR]

———Randy Hitz, University of Hawaii, S2340 [16MR]

Increase number of teachers qualified to teach advanced placement courses and establish adjunct teaching corps in math, science, and critical foreign languages: E. Ann Nalley, American Chemical Society, H1271 [29MR]

———John J. Castellani, Business Roundtable (organization), H1272 [29MR]

———Lezlee Westine, Technet (advocacy group), H1271 [29MR]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H1272 [29MR]

———Rhett Dawson, Information Technology Industry Council, H1271 [29MR]

Louis Braille Bicentennial—Braille Literacy Commemorative Coin Act: Representative Oxley, Committee on Financial Services (House), H406 [28FE]

———Representative Thomas, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H406 [28FE]

No Child Left Behind Act: Diane Shust and Randall Moody, National Education Association, S2246 [16MR]

———Kristor W. Cowan, American Federation of Teachers, S2246 [16MR]

Protecting America's Competitive Edge (PACE) Act: Senators Alexander and Bingaman, S277 [30JA]

Student financial aid programs funding: David Ward and David Warren, Student Aid Alliance, S2092 [14MR]

———Mimi Lufkin, National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity, S2093 [14MR]

Student loan costs and interest rates, E502 [4AP]

Support Financial Literacy Month goals and ideals: Alessandro Iuppa and Catherine J. Weatherford, National Association of Insurance Commissioners, E659 [27AP]

———Christopher L. Williston, Independent Bankers Association of Texas, H1488 [5AP]

———Daniel A. Mica, Credit Union National Association, H1488 [5AP], E625 [26AP]

———Daniel B. Moisand, Financial Planning Association, H1488 [5AP]

———Denise Voigt Crawford, Texas State Securities Board, E625 [26AP]

———Derick Rill, FTC, E659 [27AP]

———Dick Ensweiler, Texas Credit Union League, E625 [26AP]

———Ed Shovar, Securities Industry Association, E670 [1MY]

———Jim Nabors II, National Association of Mortgage Brokers, E625 [26AP]

———Joshua Peirez, MasterCard International, Inc., H1488, H1490 [5AP]

———Lisa B. Nelson, Visa U.S.A. Inc., H1490 [5AP]

———Liz Coit, Networks Financial Institute, Indiana State University, H1487, H1489 [5AP]

———Patricia D. Struck, North American Securities Adminstrators Association, Inc., H1487, H1489 [5AP]

———President Bush, E659 [27AP]

———Rick Perry, Governor of Texas, E659 [27AP]

———Robert F. Duvall, National Council on Economic Education, E670 [1MY]

West Virginia State University Gus R. Douglass Institute: Senate Byrd, S2196 [15MR]

Lists

Amendments to H.R. 609, College Access and Opportunity Act, submitted to the Committee on Rules (House) but not made in order, H1330-H1332 [30MR]

First Congressional District of New Mexico Congressional Certificate of Merit recipients, E1135 [13JN], E1287 [27JN]

Florida State legislators who voted for limited class sizes, H2081 [3MY]

Forum for Academic and Institutional Rights participating law schools, H574 [7MR]

Hawaii Public School System teachers designated as National Board Certified Teachers by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, S7412 [12JY]

Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Sweet 16 Playoff Teams, E749 [5MY]

Indiana Eighth Grade Youth Essay Contest winners, S2599 [30MR]

Kentucky Pennyroyal Regional Academic All-Star Team nominees, E582 [25AP]

New Hampshire Excellence in Education Award recipients, S5222 [25MY]

New Jersey 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E50 [1FE]

Organizations supporting Kennedy amendment to S. Con. Res. 83, setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2011, on college access and job training programs funding, S2067 [14MR]

Springfield Technical Community College women's soccer team, E694 [3MY]

Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation graduates accused of human rights violations, H3680 [9JN]

Memorandums

Partial Cost Estimate for Hagel/Martinez Amendment to S. 2454, Securing America's Borders Act: Bob Sunshine, CBO, S3190 [6AP]

Messages

State of the Union: President Bush, S366-S370 [31JA]

Motions

Immigration: reform (S. 2454), S2785 [4AP]

———reform (S. 2611), S4599, S4603 [16MY], S4746, S4785 [18MY], S4870 [22MY], S4952, S4954 [23MY], S5060, S5080, S5104 [24MY]

Vocational and Technical Education Act: strengthen and improve programs (S. 250), H5073 [12JY]

Obituaries

``Boots'' Succumbs to Cancer; Southern Fauquier Farmer Was Outspoken Advocate for Agriculture, Education, E271 [2MR], E295 [7MR]

Outlines

Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act (S. 2611), S4535 [15MY]

Press releases

NCLR Supports ``The American Dream Act'' and Urges New Legislation To Improve Access to College: National Council of La Raza, E699 [3MY]

Support Financial Literacy Month Goals and Ideals: Independent Community Bankers of America (organization), H1488 [5AP]

Remarks in House

Advancement Via Individual Determination (organization): anniversary (H. Res. 576), H5008-H5010 [11JY]

African Americans: tribute to black fraternal, social, and civic institutions, E250 [1MR]

Aguilar, Genevieve: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award Distinguished Finalist for Colorado, E378 [15MR]

AID: East Central European Scholarship Program funding, H3532 [8JN]

Alameda, CA: Amelia Earhart Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E25 [31JA]

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.: tribute, E229 [28FE]

American Council of Young Political Leaders: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 430), E1151 [14JN]

Anderson, IN: tribute to Ike Weatherly Essay Contest winners, E208 [28FE]

Apple Valley, CA: prohibit funding for the Lewis Center for Education Research, H4306, H4307 [20JN]

Armed Forces: establish a District of Columbia National Guard Educational Assistance Program (H.R. 5568), E1080 [8JN]

———recruiting standards, H4963 [11JY]

———support equal access for military recruiters to institutions of higher education, H979 [15MR]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, H3679-H3683 [9JN]

Arya Samaj Mandir (organization): tribute to Arya Swaranjali event, E702 [3MY]

Ashburn, VA: tribute to Mill Run Elementary School Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) graduates, E1011 [6JN], E1083 [8JN]

Association of Former Members of Congress: status of Congress to Campus Program, H1869, H1870 [27AP]

———status of International Election Monitors Institute, H1856 [27AP]

Atherton, CA: anniversary of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart School, E890 [19MY]

Atlanta, GA: anniversary of FIRST Robotics Competition, H2557, H2558 [11MY]

Bailey-Scott, Susan: Commonwealth Academy Recognition for Educators (CARE) Award recipient, E419 [28MR]

Baker, Breisa: tribute to participation in National History Day (organization) Competition, E1276 [26JN]

Baltimore, MD: tribute to Knowledge Is Power Program Ujima Village Academy, E952 [24MY]

Beasley, Diana: North Carolina's Teacher of the Year award recipient, H3022 [23MY]

Bellevue, WA: Bellevue High School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E736 [5MY]

———Interlake High School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E736 [5MY]

———International High School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E736 [5MY]

———Newport High School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E736 [5MY]

———Sammamish High School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E736 [5MY]

Benson, Steven: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E696 [3MY]

Best Friends Animal Society: observance of Best Friends Kindness Weekend, E1261 [23JN], E1279 [26JN]

Birmingham, AL: tribute to Vestavia Hills High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E1170 [16JN]

Braille, Louis: mint commemorative coins (H.R. 2872), H403-H407 [28FE]

Brentwood, TN: Brentwood High School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E1038 [7JN]

Bronx Community College: tribute to Annual Hall of Fame 10K Run, E762 [10MY]

Brooklyn, NY: anniversary of the Heights Players (theater group), E352 [14MR]

Brown, Chris: Huntsman Award for Excellence in Education recipient, H4377 [21JN]

Brown, Emily: White House Vistor Center history project display, E1172 [16JN]

Buckalew, Louis: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Alabama, E1115 [12JN]

Budget: allocation of funds, H219, H220 [8FE]-H558, H560 [2MR], H618 [7MR], H759 [8MR], H1065 [16MR], H2333 [9MY], H3716-H3721 [9JN], H3775 [12JN]

———reallocate certain defense and energy programs funds to other domestic priorities, H1589 [6AP]

———reallocate certain defense and energy programs funds to other domestic priorities (H.R. 4898), H1365 [30MR], H2556 [11MY], H4242 [20JN]

Buffalo, NY: City Honors Magnet School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E704 [3MY]

Bush, President: speech on immigration, H2644, H2645 [17MY], H3024 [23MY]

———State of the Union Message, H139, H145 [1FE]

Business and industry: preserve mathematics- and science-based industries, H1220 [29MR]

Business and Professional Women's Foundation: anniversary, E195 [17FE]

Buuck, Christiane E.: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E27 [31JA]

California State University, San Bernardino: anniversary, E542 [6AP], E655 [27AP]

Campbell, Nancy: Commonwealth Academy Recognition for Educators (CARE) Award recipient, E508 [4AP]

Canyon Country, CA: tribute to Canyon High School football team, E931 [23MY]

Capitol Heights, MD: anniversary of Faith Missionary Baptist Church, E289 [7MR]

Carlisle, Peggy: National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee, H1705 [25AP]

Carrieri-Russo, Vincenza: American Institute for Public Service Delaware Jefferson Award finalist, E449 [29MR]

Catholic schools: tribute, E60 [1FE]

———tribute (H. Res. 657), H163, H174-H180 [8FE], E75 [7FE], E172 [15FE], E178 [17FE]

Chantilly, VA: tribute to Chantilly High School National Economics Challenge Team, E1015 [6JN]

Chattanooga, TN: anniversary of Girls Preparatory School, E1202 [19JN]

Chicago, IL: Lincoln Park High School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E755 [9MY]

———Northside College Preparatory High School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E755 [9MY]

———tribute to Morgan Park High School students, H306 [15FE]

———tribute to St. Barnabas Catholic School students competing in the National Engineers Week Future City Competition, E86 [8FE]

Children and Youth: tribute to parents who home school their children, E745 [5MY]

Children and youth: value of mentoring programs, H1438 [4AP]

Children's Development Commission (Kiddie Mac): establish (H.R. 5207), E615 [26AP]

China, People's Republic of: expand diplomatic infrastructure and economic competitiveness of U.S. interests (H.R. 5199), E624 [26AP]

Citizenship: reform process for legal immigrants to obtain green cards and qualify for citizenship, E1331 [29JN]

Colleges and universities: allow unaccompanied homeless youth to be considered as independent students upon verification of living situation by an authorized official, H1335, H1336 [30MR]

———consolidation of student loans, H3800, H3802, H3803 [13JN], H4138 [16JN]

———disclose contributions and gifts under the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, H1273 [29MR]

———eliminate certain reporting requirements and eliminate ability for States to become recognized accreditors, H1327, H1336, H1337 [30MR]

———ensure all home schooled children are eligible for the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program, H1279 [29MR]

———ensure rights of all students to express ideological, religious, and political beliefs without retribution, H1221 [29MR]

———ensure students in certification programs are eligible to receive Pell grants, H1278 [29MR]

———establish pregnant and parenting student services offices, H1278, H1279 [29MR]

———Federal control over college curriculum, H1358 [30MR]

———Federal intervention in tuition increases at State institutions, H1219 [29MR], H1327 [30MR]

———grant States ability to intervene in the accreditation process of private institutions or give incentives to choose State accreditation, H1219 [29MR]

———increase maximum amount of Pell Grant, H1219, H1221 [29MR]

———make college more affordable by expanding and enhancing financial aid options, H4014 [15JN]

———Pell Grants and Perkins Loans funding, H1212, H1221 [29MR], H1329 [30MR]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, E538 [6AP]

———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. 5131), E699 [3MY]

———prevent private postsecondary schools from competing for Federal funding, H1215 [29MR]

———prohibit schools from denying transfers of credit based solely on the accreditation of the sending institution, H1341, H1342 [30MR]

———provide assistance to predominantly Black student-serving institutions serving low-income populations that are not designated as historically Black colleges and universities, H1328 [30MR]

———require institutions that receive Federal funding to submit an annual report detailing use of racial and ethnic preferences in admissions policies, H1339, H1340 [30MR]

———retain and clarify the 90-10 rule for private postsecondary schools funding, H1215, H1216 [29MR]

———strengthen the compact between States, Federal Government, and institutions of higher learning to address the rising cost of college tuition, E611 [26AP]

———student financial aid programs, H228 [14FE], H512 [2MR], H1212, H1215, H1217, H1307 [29MR], H1325 [30MR], E146 [14FE], E611 [26AP]

———transcribe or transfer textbooks into electronic format for blind or vision impaired students, H1221 [29MR]

———tribute, E1373 [11JY]

———tribute to degree-granting proprietary schools, H1218 [29MR]

———tutition costs, H3772, H3775 [12JN]

Colorado Association of Black Professional Engineers and Scientists: anniversary, E742 [5MY]

Coolidge, AZ: tribute to Blackwater Community School delegation visit to Washington, DC, E141 [14FE]

Cornell University: anniversary of Cornell Black Alumni Association, E332 [9MR]

Correctional institutions: restore eligibility for Pell Grants to certain incarcerated individuals, H1328 [30MR]

Crime: increase in hate crimes relative to debate on immigration reform, H3791, H3795-H3797 [13JN], E1135, E1137 [13JN]

Crissey, David: Santa Rosa County, FL, School District Teacher of the Year award recipient, E306 [8MR]

Crowley, LA: tribute to Ms. Bea's Community Reading Program, E419 [28MR]

Cuba: prohibit use of funds to implement certain regulations that restrict travel to Cuba for educational activities, H3952-H3954 [14JN]

Dallas, TX: Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, H1926 [2MY]

DAV: anniversary of Livonia, MI, chapter 114, E1277 [26JN]

Democratic Party: development of innovation agenda to improve scientific research and development, telecommunications technology, and energy independence, H312, H315, H325, H326 [15FE], H372 [16FE], H4211, H4215 [19JN], H4375 [21JN]

———national agenda, H481 [1MR], H1369-H1374 [30MR], H1841 [26AP], H3136 [23MY], H3772-H3777 [12JN], H3801 [13JN], H3983, H3986, H3988 [14JN], H4181-H4187 [16JN], H4390-H4394 [21JN], H4507-H4510 [22JN], H4947, H4948, H4953, H4954 [10JY], H5030-H5036 [11JY]-H5118 [12JY]

Denver, CO: tribute to East High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E1212 [20JN]

Deon, Pasquale T., Sr.: Justinian Society of Philadelphia, PA, honoree, H3484 [7JN], E1054 [8JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: Hispanic Serving Institutions National Program funding, H3064 [23MY]

———prohibit funding for dairy education in Iowa, H3104, H3105 [23MY]

———prohibit funding for greenhouse nurseries research and education in Ohio, H3108, H3109 [23MY]

———Resident Instruction Grants Program for Institutions of Higher Education in the Insular Areas funding, H3065 [23MY], E946 [24MY]

Dept. of Defense: establish special operations forces fellowships, H2537 [11MY]

———National Defense University program funding, E1253 [23JN]

———tribute to Joint Public Affairs Support Element, E699 [3MY]

Dept. of Education: Academic Competitiveness Grant Program funding, H59 [1FE]

———establish and maintain public website with a database of available scholarships, fellowships, and financial assistance programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (H.R. 5139), E549 [6AP]

———establish sustainability programs at institutions of higher education, H1267 [29MR]

———extend period during which a State or local educational agency may obligate temporary emergency impact aid for elementary and secondary school students displaced by Hurricanes Katrina or Rita (H.R. 5354), H2967-H2969 [22MY]

———Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) funding, H1217 [29MR]

———increase number of teachers qualified to teach advanced placement courses and establish adjunct teaching corps in math, science, and critical foreign languages, H1269-H1272 [29MR], E487 [30MR], E512 [4AP]

———National Youth Sports Program funding, E228 [28FE]

———provide grants for regional workshops designed to permit educators to share successful strategies for mathematics and science instruction in elementary and secondary schools, H1266, H1267 [29MR]

———recruit, select, train, and support a national teachers corps in underserved communities, H1276, H1277 [29MR]

———Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities State Grant Program funding, H163 [8FE]

———TRIO Programs funding, H1214, H1217, H1219 [29MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish comprehensive prevention, education, research, and medical management program to reduce liver cirrhosis and liver cancer caused by chronic hepatitis B infection (H.R. 4550), E810, E823 [12MY]

———establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (H.R. 5397), H2600 [16MY]

———reauthorize support for graduate medical education programs in children's hospitals (H.R. 5574), H4365-H4368 [21JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish a Port Security Exercise and Training Program, H2113 [4MY]

Dept. of HUD: give priority to States affected by Hurricane Katrina when distributing unobligated funds from the Child Care and Development Fund, H1075 [16MR]

———insure mortgages for acquisition, construction, or substantial rehabilitation of child care and development facilities (H.R. 5207), E615 [26AP]

———reserve Community Development Block Grant Program funding in abeyance until States with schools educating Hurricane Katrina evacuees are reimbursed, H1038, H1039 [15MR]

Dept. of Justice: provide officers of State and local educational agencies with certain access to national crime information databases, H681 [8MR]

———provide officers of State and local educational agencies with certain access to national crime information databases (H.R. 3445), H2311, H2312 [9MY], H3801 [13JN], H4014 [15JN]

———provide officers of State and local educational agencies with certain access to national crime information databases (H.R. 4894), H2312 [9MY], H3805-H3808 [13JN]

———Tennessee Meth Educational Program funding, E1367 [11JY]

Dept. of State: Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs funding, H1027 [15MR]

———improve relations with Latin America and the Caribbean through educational exchange initiatives, H4713 [28JN]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct special resource study of sites associated with Cesar E. Chavez and the farm labor movement to determine appropriate methods for their preservation and interpretation (H.R. 5047), E458 [29MR]

Deptford, NJ: tribute to Deptford Township Schools poster and essay contest winners, E106 [8FE]

Disabled: allow students with mental disabilities access to Federal work study funds for enrollment in postsecondary education programs, H1280, H1281 [29MR]

District of Columbia: charter schools funding, H3872 [13JN]

Dix Hills, NY: tribute to Half Hollow Hills High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E978 [26MY]

Doxsey, John: Cleveland Reads (organization) Volunteer of the Year Award recipient, E575 [25AP]

Drugs: provide for a comprehensive Federal response to problems relative to methamphetamine abuse (H.R. 4763), H1499 [5AP]

DuBois Circle (organization): anniversary, E669 [1MY]

E.W. Scripps Co.: tribute to National Spelling Bee participants from West Virginia, E1252 [23JN]

East Brunswick, NJ: tribute to East Brunswick High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E714 [3MY]

Economy: better prepare and develop the U.S. workforce for the global economy and remove barriers that stifle innovation (H.R. 4845), E261 [2MR]

———support financial education and literacy, H4559-H4562 [27JN]

Edgewood, TX: tribute to Edgewood High School golf team, E899 [19MY]

———tribute to efforts of Edgewood Independent School District to increase interest in science, mathematics, technology, and engineering, E1366 [11JY]

Education Flexibility Partnership Act: extend the educational flexibility program (S. 2363), H881, H882 [14MR]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend (H.R. 5709), E1297 [28JN]

———clarify certain Federal requirements (H.R. 5717), E1343 [29JN]

Elizabeth River/Arthur Kill Watershed Association: tribute, E657 [27AP]

Elmont, NY: Elmont Memorial Junior-Senior High School recipient of Education Trust Dispelling the Myth Award, E23 [31JA]

English language: declare as national language of U.S., H2948 [19MY], E1043 [7JN]

———declare as official language of U.S., H2093 [3MY]

EPA: Energy Star Program funding, H2809, H2810 [18MY]

Erie, PA: tribute to Northwest Collegiate Academy Academic Decathlon team, E757 [9MY]

Estep, Kevin: Learn and Serve America (organization) Spirit of Service Award recipient, H5052 [12JY]

Fairmont State University: prohibit funding, H4723, H4724 [28JN]

Fang, Samantha: National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts Presidential Scholar in the Arts award recipient, E971 [26MY]

Fayetteville State University: authorize funding under Historically Black Graduate Institutions program, H1359 [30MR]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit assistance to entities for course material development or instruction on human development and sexuality, if such material includes medically inaccurate information (H.R. 5598), E1137 [13JN]

Federal aid programs: ensure that student financial aid programs are in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, H1278 [29MR]

———ensure that student loans are delivered as efficiently as possible, H1219 [29MR]

FEMA: establish a program to educate communities about the update to the flood insurance program rate map, H4604 [27JN]

Financial institutions: establish a student loan forgiveness program for nurses (H.R. 5349), H2343 [10MY]

Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 737), H1486-H1492 [5AP], E625 [26AP], E658 [27AP], E670 [1MY]

Florence, SC: tribute to Wilson High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E324 [9MR]

Florida: commend politicians for voting to limit class size, H2081 [3MY]

Flower Mound, TX: Flower Mound Public Library recipient of the Alibris Collection Award, E183 [17FE]

Floyd County, GA: Floyd County School System recipient of Standard & Poor's (company) School Evaluation Report Outperformer rating award, H2764 [18MY]

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization): tribute to Robotic Competition Championship, H1952 [2MY]

Franklin, TN: Centennial High School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E1038 [7JN]

———Franklin High School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E1038 [7JN]

FTC: establish Office of Internet Safety and Public Awareness (H.R. 4982), H3234 [25MY]

Funding, H218 [8FE], H315 [15FE], H649 [8MR], H1307, H1312 [29MR], H1433, H1434 [4AP], H1458, H1460 [5AP], H1596 [6AP], H2493 [10MY], H2694-H2696 [17MY], H4948 [10JY], H5102 [12JY]

GAO: evaluate and determine reasons for the decline in medical school graduates entering residency programs lasting more than five years, H1274 [29MR]

Garcia, Chris J.: MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership Spotlight Award recipient, E703 [3MY]

Gatto, Lynn Astarita: Walt Disney Co. Disney Teacher Award recipient, E1353 [10JY]

Gendaszek, Bonnie Scott: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E730 [4MY]

Georgia: tribute to Youth Advisory Council, H2763 [18MY]

Gilbert, Brittany: tribute to participation in National History Day (organization) Competition, E1325 [29JN]

Gilstrap, Brenna: Arkansas Second Congressional District ``What Rosa Parks Will Mean to My Chilren'' essay contest winner, H3488 [7JN]

Goodman, Michael: Commonwealth Academy Recognition for Educators (CARE) Award recipient, E510 [4AP]

Graff, Pat: National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee, H1706 [25AP]

Great Lakes: establish deadline for restricting sewage dumping and fund programs and activities for improving wastewater discharges into the Great Lakes (H.R. 5734), H4687 [28JN], E1320 [29JN]

———invasive species eradication funding, H3170 [24MY]

Greater Opportunities for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (GO-STEM): support programs (H. Con. Res. 421), H3445-H3449 [7JN]

Hatley, Michael P.: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E40 [1FE]

Head Start Program: funding, E530 [6AP]

Health: medical research funding, H315 [15FE], H1571 [6AP]

———strengthen programs for stroke education, prevention, and treatment (H.R. 898), H2646 [17MY]

Health Occupations Students of America (organization): anniversary, E934 [23MY]

Higher Education Act: amend and extend (H.R. 609), H880 [14MR], H1168 [28MR], H1203, H1211-H1281, H1293, H1312 [29MR], H1324, H1325, H1335-H1363 [30MR], H4339 [21JN], E487 [30MR], E491 [3AP], E502, E510, E511, E512 [4AP], E527, E533 [6AP], E572, E597 [25AP], E652 [27AP], E1273 [26JN]

———amend and extend (H.R. 609), consideration (H. Res. 741), H1204-H1210 [29MR], E611 [26AP]

———amend and extend (H.R. 609), consideration (H. Res. 742), H1326-H1334 [30MR]

———extend programs (H.R. 4911), H880, H881 [14MR]

———extend programs (H.R. 5603), H4338-H4340 [21JN], E1273 [26JN]

———improve access to higher education through expansion of Pell grants, H477 [1MR]

———improve opportunity for Federal student loan borrowers to consolidate their loans at reasonable interest rates, H1357 [30MR]

———increase teacher capacity and supply in areas affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, H1215 [29MR]

———prevent veterans' contributions to education benefits from reducing Federal student financial assistance (H.R. 5174), E579 [25AP]

———reduce interest rates for student and parent borrowers, H4953 [10JY]

———reduce interest rates for student and parent borrowers (H.R. 5150), H3717, H3720 [9JN], H4339 [21JN]

———repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of prior drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance, H820, H821 [9MR]

———require accrediting agencies and associations to comply with due process throughout the accreditation process (H.R. 4795), E177 [17FE]

Highlights (publication): anniversary, E1135 [13JN]

History: acknowledge African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade, recognize injustices suffered, and work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean (H. Con. Res. 175), E1095 [9JN]

Hobbs, NM: Hobbs High School recipient of College Board (organization) Inspiration Award, E740 [5MY]

Holt, Floyd: National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee, H1706 [25AP]

House of Representatives: urge every Member, officer, and employee to read, ponder, and reflect upon the principles of the U.S. Constitution (H. Res. 883), H4668, H4672, H4673 [27JN]

Houston, TX: tribute to Herrera Elementary School fifth grade students, E886 [19MY]

Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership (organization): tribute to Pennsylvania-West seminar at Washington and Jefferson College, E640 [27AP]

Hyatt, Sam: General Mills Inc., Box Tops for Education Kids' Caucus Essay finalist, E525 [6AP]

Illinois: permit certain school districts to be reconstituted for purposes of determining assistance under the Impact Aid Program (H.R. 4972), E390 [16MR]

———tribute to National Science Bowl participants, E667 [27AP]

Immigration: prohibit granting of amnesty to certain undocumented individuals, H5023-H5030 [11JY]

———reform, H1134 [28MR], H1323, H1325 [30MR], H1427, H1448-H1450 [4AP], H1565, H1566, H1567 [6AP], H1821 [26AP], H1873 [27AP], H1985, H2083 [3MY], H2106, H2163-H2171 [4MY], H2181, H2325-H2330 [9MY], H2506, H2554 [11MY], H2627, H2632-H2639 [16MY], H2946-H2959 [19MY], H3022 [23MY], H3215, H3220-H3223 [24MY], H3636-H3639 [8JN], H3979, H4002-H4005 [14JN], H4179 [16JN], H4201 [19JN], H4968 [11JY], E721 [4MY], E1081 [8JN]

———reform (S. 2454), H1202, H1203 [29MR], H1458 [5AP], H1705 [25AP], E538 [6AP], E694 [3MY]

———reform (S. 2611), H2879 [18MY], H3148 [24MY], H3345, H3350 [25MY], H3801 [13JN], H4225 [20JN], H4332, H4372 [21JN], H4426, H4427 [22JN], H4562 [27JN], H4920 [10JY], H5023-H5030 [11JY], H5107-H5112, H5113, H5114, H5118 [12JY]

———require biometric cards for workers on temporary visas, H3345 [25MY]

Immigration and Nationality Act: allow certain Baltic countries to participate in the visa waiver program, H2879 [18MY]

Institute of Medicine of the National Academies: identify constraints encountered by nursing schools in admitting and graduating a sufficient number of nurses to meet health care needs (H.R. 2184), E825 [12MY]

Jackson, Timothy L.: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E29 [31JA]

Jason Foundation, Inc.: prohibit funding, H4288 [20JN]

Johnstown, PA: prohibit funding for the Johnstown Area Regional Industries Workforce Development Program, H4721, H4722 [28JN]

Jones, Eric R.: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E32 [31JA]

Jordan, I. King: tribute (H. Res. 680), H1145-H1148 [28MR], E443, E445 [29MR]

Junior Achievement of the Inland Northwest (organization): tribute to Hall of Fame Laureates, E609 [26AP]

Kapinos, Urszula: Christopher Columbus Award recipient, E819 [12MY]

Kennedy, Rhonda: Tennessee Dept. of Education Principal of the Year award recipient, E291 [7MR]

Kentucky: tribute to Pennyroyal Regional Academic All-Star Team nominees, E582 [25AP]

Kentucky Council on Economic Education: tribute to increased school participation in Stock Market Game, E1274 [26JN]

Kentwood, MI: tribute to East Kentwood High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E921 [22MY]

Kingwood, TX: tribute to Deerwood Elementary School students, E402 [16MR]

Kredit, Harlan: National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee, H1706 [25AP]

Kuehnle, Heather: Christopher Columbus Award recipient, E819 [12MY]

La Quinta, CA: La Quinta High School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E755 [9MY]

Languages: focus student exchange and language education programs on Chinese and Arabic language and culture, H1341 [30MR], E527 [6AP]

Larock, John: American Institute for Public Service Delaware Jefferson Award finalist, E452 [29MR]

LaRose, Ashley: Christopher Columbus Award recipient, E819 [12MY]

Las, Debra: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E698 [3MY]

Lavery, Erin: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for West Virginia, E231 [28FE]

Lebanon: anniversary of American Community School at Beirut, E615 [26AP]

Liberty, MO: tribute to Liberty School District, parents organizations, faculty, staff, and students for participation in Book Relief project, E882 [19MY]

Library Services Act: anniversary, E558 [7AP]

Lincolnville, ME: opening of Lincolnville Central School and naming of school bell in honor of Rufus Knight, E221 [28FE]

Livonia, MI: anniversary of Livonia Historical Society, E858 [17MY]

Longmont, CO: decision of Skyline High School principal to ban students from waving or displaying the U.S. flag and other flags in conjunction with debate over immigration legislation, H1400 [4AP]

Louisiana Tech University: tribute to debate team, E894 [19MY]

Lubbock, TX: anniversary of Maedgen Elementary School, E184 [17FE]

———tribute to African-American Chamber of Commerce Educators Hall of Fame, E177 [17FE]

Lyons, Lois E.: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E730 [4MY]

Manteca, CA: Give Every Child a Chance Program recipient of Association of California School Administrators Partners in Education Excellence Award, E979 [26MY]

Marietta, GA: Marietta High School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, H2647 [17MY]

Members of Congress: require to obtain copies of the Constitution and distribute them to their staff and require that they all read such document (H.R. 4865), H854, H855, H859 [9MR]

Mercedes, TX: Science Academy of South Texas inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, H2156 [4MY]

———South Texas High School for Health Professions inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, H2156 [4MY]

Meridian, ID: tribute to Cecil D. Andrus Elementary School for concern over We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution program funding, E544 [6AP]

Merrillville, IN: tribute to Plumbers Local Union 210 apprentice graduates, E934 [23MY]

Metairie, LA: tribute to Grace King High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E937 [23MY]

Miami (FL) Herald: tribute to Miami (FL) Herald/El Nuevo Herald Silver Knight Award recipients, E907 [19MY]

Michigan City, IN: anniversary of Notre Dame School, E688 [2MY]

Miller, Ryan: Air Force Association DW Steele Chapter Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E1298 [28JN]

Miller Electric Credit Union: Credit Union National Association, Inc., Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award recipient, E230 [28FE]

Minneapolis/St. Paul City Pages (publication): condemn for publishing article advocating methamphetamine use, H1830 [26AP]

Mishawaka, IN: tribute to Penn High School Academic Bowl Team, E855 [17MY]

———tribute to Penn High School Spell Bowl team, E324 [9MR]

Monroe College: tribute, H1218 [29MR]

Monroe County, NY: anniversary of Board of Cooperative Education Services, E22 [31JA]

Monterey County, CA: tribute to Just Run Program, E1164 [15JN]

Morehouse College: tribute to Honda Campus All-Star Challenge team, E749 [5MY]

———tribute to TRiO Program graduates, E791 [10MY]

Motion pictures: premiere of ``Walkout'', E376 [15MR]

Munster, IN: tribute to Munster High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E835 [16MY]

Murfreesboro, TN: tribute to Blackman High School Capitol Hill Stock Market Game winners, E758 [9MY]

Myrtle Beach, SC: Myrtle Beach Intermediate School recipient of South Carolina Association of School Administrators Palmetto's Finest Award, E909 [19MY]

Mystic, CT: prohibit funding for Research and Environmental Center at Mystic Aquarium, H3201, H3202 [24MY]

NASA: Dr. Mae C. Jemison Grant Program funding, H4709 [28JN]

NASCAR-Historically Black Colleges and Universities Consortium: tribute (H. Res. 677), H397-H400 [28FE]

Nashville, TN: participation of the John Overton High School band in Pearl Harbor anniversary commemoration, E1159 [15JN]

National Area Health Education Center Organization: tribute, E1119 [12JN]

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards: tribute to certificate recipients from Tennessee's Seventh Congressional District, E289 [7MR]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 781), H1988-H1992 [3MY], E724 [4MY], E835 [16MY]

National Childcare Provider Appreciation Day: observance, E822 [12MY]

National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 681), H596-H598 [7MR], E345 [13MR], E359 [14MR]

National Entrepreneurship Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 699), H3458-H3460 [7JN], E1271 [26JN]

National Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 335), H1201 [29MR]

National Mentoring Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 660), H171-H174 [8FE], E166 [15FE], E179 [17FE]

National Methamphetamine Prevention Week: establish (H. Res. 556), H1495-H1500 [5AP]

National objectives: establish a comprehensive program to bolster economic competitiveness and national security by promoting science, engineering, and math education careers, H759 [8MR]

———strengthen teaching of the values, contributions, and accomplishments of American History, H439-H442 [28FE]

National Physical Education and Sports Month: establish (H. Res. 696), E186 [17FE]

National Physical Education and Sports Week: establish (H. Res. 696), E186 [17FE]

National Senior Center Week: observance, E855 [17MY]

National Teacher Day: observance, E762, E764, E769 [10MY]

National Weather Service: improve inland flooding monitoring, H4635 [27JN]

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. 5564), E1065 [8JN]

———support the development of Native American Language Survival Schools (H.R. 5222), E666 [27AP]

Natrona Heights, PA: Highlands School District recipient of Pittsburgh Human Resources Association People Do Matter Rising Star Award, E464 [30MR]

Nelson, Erika M.: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E31 [31JA]

New Hyde Park, NY: Herrick High School recipients of Nassau County Champions award in Cablevision Systems Corp., Power to Learn Long Island Challenge, E830 [15MY]

New Jersey: tribute to 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E49 [1FE]

New London, CT: prohibit funding for the Institute for Exploration at the Mystic Aquarium, H4287, H4288 [20JN]

New Mexico: tribute to Congressional Certificate of Merit recipients from the First Congressional District, E1135 [13JN], E1287 [27JN]

Newark, NJ: tribute to Project GRAD Newark, E1215 [20JN]

Newberry College: anniversary, E395 [16MR]

Ninety-Nines, Inc.: tribute, E1345 [29JN]

Nix, Cheryl: South Bend, IN, Community School Corp., Teacher of the Year recipient, E766 [10MY]

Northwest Missouri State University: anniversary, E1073 [8JN]

NSF: establish scholarship program to increase number of mathematics and science teachers (H.R. 5141), E547, E551 [6AP]

———establish scholarship program to increase number of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics undergraduate students (H.R. 5142), E546 [6AP]

Oakland, CA: tribute to African American Education Task Force, E1002 [26MY]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: conduct study on drug court programs that conduct hearings in non-traditional places, such as schools, H823 [9MR]

Oklahoma: tribute to Muslims, E744 [5MY]

Old Lyme, CT: tribute to Lyme-Old Lyme High School Techno-Ticks robotics team, E1224 [21JN]

Oliver, Kimberly: Council of Chief State School Officers National Teacher of the Year award recipient, E598 [25AP]

Osenbach, Katherine: Da Vinci Discovery Center of Science and Technology Hall of Fame inductee, E792 [10MY]

Overland Park, KS: tribute to St. Thomas Aquinas High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E777 [10MY]

Page, Martha: Excellence in the Classroom and Educational Leadership Teacher of the Year award recipient, E431 [28MR]

Paisano (University of Texas at San Antonio publication): anniversary, E184 [17FE]

Park Ridge, IL: tribute to Maine Township High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E456 [29MR]

Parks, Michelle: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, H2079 [3MY]

Pepper, John: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian honoree, E130 [14FE]

Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of Porter's Day Care & Educational Center, E951 [24MY]

———tribute to Stoddart-Fleisher Middle School, E798 [11MY]

———tribute to West Philadelphia High School's Academy of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering Tour de Sol team, E1228 [21JN]

Phoenix, AZ: anniversary of Phoenix Elementary School District, E793 [10MY]

Pitcher, Lea Ann: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E769 [10MY]

Pleasanton, CA: tribute to Amador Valley High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E662 [27AP]

Port Lavaca, TX: tribute to Calhoun High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E806 [11MY]

Portland, OR: tribute to Grant High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E761 [10MY]

Power resources: improve global competitiveness in science and energy technology, strengthen basic research programs, and support mathematics and science education, H218-H220 [8FE]

Prayer: constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (H.J. Res. 85), E737 [5MY]

Project GRAD USA (organization): funding, H1354 [30MR]

Purvis, Barry: Pennsylvania Association of Elementary and Secondary School Principals Pennsylvania High School Principal of the Year award recipient, E469 [30MR]

Republican Party: national agenda, H306-H312 [15FE], H602 [7MR], H1066 [16MR], H1543-H1549 [5AP], H1629, H1674 [6AP], H1733 [25AP], H2489, H2491 [10MY], H4185-H4187 [16JN], H4394, H4396 [21JN], H4540 [26JN], H4799 [29JN]

Research: authorize the NSF and certain Dept. of Energy programs to provide grants to early career researchers to conduct high-risk, high-return research in areas relevant to industry (H.R. 5357), E806 [11MY]

———authorize the NSF and the Dept. of Energy Office of Science to provide grants to early career researchers to establish innovative research programs and integrate education and research (H.R. 5356), E806 [11MY]

Robin, Charmaine: MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership Spotlight Award recipient, E703 [3MY]

Rochester, NY: prohibit funding for Tooling and Machining Association workforce development program, H4716, H4717 [28JN]

Rockford, IL: Burpee Museum of Natural History recipient of American Association of Museums awards, E922 [22MY]

Roten, Lisa: Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year Award recipient for Tennessee, E291 [7MR]

Rovansek, Dell: Commonwealth Academy Recognition for Educators (CARE) Award recipient, E511 [4AP]

Sack, Haley: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Illinois, E310 [8MR]

Sadoff, Jennifer A.: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E44 [1FE]

Salem, OR: tribute to West Salem High School Exploravision Award recipients, E1077 [8JN]

San Carlos, CA: anniversary of Parent-Teacher Association Chickens' Ball, E959 [24MY]

San Mateo, CA: anniversary of Hillsdale High School, E104 [8FE]

———Hillsdale High School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E104 [8FE]

Santa Barbara, CA: anniversary of Santa Barbara School Districts, E1009 [6JN]

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden (organization): anniversary, E262 [2MR]

Sapp, Christopher D.: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E39 [1FE]

Savannah, GA: tribute to Sophronia M. Tompkins High School Class of 1966 40th class reunion, E1033 [7JN]

Schools: protect students and teachers (H.R. 5295), H2314, H2315 [9MY]

———recognize benefits and importance of school-based music education (H. Con. Res. 355), H1415-H1417 [4AP]

———tribute to teachers, H2481 [10MY]

Science: authorize programs relative to science, mathematics, engineering, and technology education at the NSF and the Dept. of Energy Office of Science (H.R. 5358), E807 [11MY]

———improve U.S. competitiveness in science, research, technology, and innovation, H649 [8MR]

Sebastian, Jeffrey: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient for Pennsylvania, E99 [8FE]

Seloff, Katelyn: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Texas, E286 [7MR]

Senior citizens: establish the Silver Scholarship program to provide transferable educational awards to older individuals who have performed certain volunteer services, H4356 [21JN]

———establish the Silver Scholarship program to provide transferable educational awards to older individuals who have performed certain volunteer services (H.R. 5275), E1298 [28JN]

———give preference, when making grants for multidisciplinary centers of gerontology and gerontology centers of special emphasis, to centers located at institutions of higher education in urban areas, H4357 [21JN]

———give preference, when making grants for multidisciplinary centers of gerontology and gerontology centers of special emphasis, to centers located at institutions of higher education in urban areas (H.R. 5277), H2764 [18MY]

Shockley, Teresa: Missouri State Teacher's Association Southwest Region Elementary Educator of the Year award recipient, E694 [3MY]

Siegel, Alan: California Dept. of Education Teacher of the Year award recipient, E974 [26MY]

Smith, Kelly: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient for Maryland, E590 [25AP]

Smithsonian Institution: outreach programs funding, H2867 [18MY]

Springfield, VA: anniversary of West Springfield Elementary School, E413 [28MR]

Springfield Technical Community College: tribute to women's soccer team, E693 [3MY]

St. Joseph's University: tribute to Hand-in-Hand (organization), E422 [28MR]

St. Paul, MN: tribute to South St. Paul High School girls' hockey team, E696 [3MY]

St. Xavier University: anniversary, E21 [31JA]

States: restore sovereignty over public elementary and secondary education (H.R. 3499), H1891 [27AP], H2158-H2161 [4MY]

Stewart, Ken: American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages National Language Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E959 [24MY]

Student loans: expand student loan forgiveness opportunities for public service employees, H1265, H1266 [29MR]

———extend student loan forgiveness to include child and adolescent mental health professionals, H1337, H1338 [30MR]

———extend student loan forgiveness to include medical specialists with a residency program of more than five years, H1275 [29MR]

———extend student loan forgiveness to school counselors, social workers, and psychologists, H1356 [30MR]

———programs, H55, H59 [1FE], H217, H218 [8FE], H512, H551 [2MR], H1217 [29MR], H4214, H4215 [19JN], H4390 [21JN]

Supreme Court: decision on allowing military recruiting on campuses of colleges that receive Federal funding, H573, H576 [7MR], H648 [8MR], E295 [7MR]

———decision on allowing military recruiting on campuses of colleges that receive Federal funding (H. Con. Res. 354), H884-H887 [14MR], E364, E376 [15MR]

Sweere, Morgan D.: Arkansas Second Congressional District ``What Rosa Parks Means to Me'' essay contest winner, H3481 [7JN]

Tan, Wen Hui: U.S. Institute for Peace National Peace Essay Contest winner for Nevada, E1217 [20JN]

Taxation: creation of a new class of bonds for new school construction (H.R. 4945), H941 [14MR]

———expand exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance to dependents of employees (H.R. 1518), H3019 [23MY]

———improve and expand education savings accounts (H.R. 5314), H2313, H2314 [9MY]

———increase the annual contribution limit to Coverdell education savings accounts (H.R. 5701), E1309 [28JN]

Teachers: establish a national teaching fellowship program to encourage individuals to enter, and remain, in the field of teaching at public schools, H1359 [30MR]

Texas: anniversary of Fort Worth and Tarrant County, TX, YWCA, E1278 [26JN]

Thiriot, Joseph E.: dedication of Joseph E. Thiriot Elementary School in Las Vegas, NV, E219 [28FE]

Thomaston, GA: Upson-Lee Middle School named National Forum To Accelerate Middle Grades Reform ``School to Watch'', H3366 [6JN]

Thompson, Herbert, Jr.: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian honoree, E133 [14FE]

Todd, Charre: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E1071 [8JN]

Truszkowska, Kasia: Christopher Columbus Award recipient, E819 [12MY]

Turner, Jessica: Elizabethtown Independent Schools' Excellence in the Classroom and Educational Leadership Award recipient, E63 [1FE]

U.S. Physics Olympiad Team: tribute, E965 [26MY]

University of the District of Columbia: include as an eligible graduate institution under the institutional assistance programs of the Higher Education Act (H.R. 4693), E62 [1FE]

Vanness, Alyx: Arkansas Second Congressional District ``What Rosa Parks Will Mean for My Grandchildren'' essay contest winner, H3488 [7JN]

Vocational and Technical Education Act: ensure that students in job training programs are being prepared for jobs with wages above the minimum wage level, H5073-H5078 [12JY]

———strengthen and improve programs (S. 250), H5062 [12JY]

———strengthen and improve programs (S. 250), insert H.R. 366 language in lieu, H5073 [12JY]

———strengthen and improve programs (S. 250), motion to instruct conferees, H5073-H5078 [12JY]

Washington, NC: tribute to Washington High School Science Olympiad team, E839 [16MY]

WCOA-Radio (Pensacola, FL): anniversary, E194 [17FE]

West Virginia State University: designation as eligible for Historically Black Graduate Institutions Program, H1219 [29MR]

Weston, FL: anniversary of Sagemont School, E257 [2MR]

White, Lynn K.: National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee, H1706 [25AP]

Wilmington, DE: Cathedral Choir School of Delaware recipient of Coming Up Taller award, E87 [8FE]

WLTL-Radio (LaGrange, IL): tribute, E84 [8FE]

Women: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, E1294 [27JN]

———establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (H.R. 1245), E22 [31JA], E309 [8MR], E469 [30MR], E1256 [23JN]

———impact of Bush administration budget proposal, E536 [6AP]

———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, H767 [8MR]

Women's Educational Equity Act: funding, H1311 [29MR]

Yale University: admission of former Taliban spokesman, H576 [7MR], H648 [8MR], H848 [9MR], H1134 [28MR]

Year of the Museum: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 389), H169-H171 [8FE]

YMCA: anniversary of Youth Governor's Conference, E1039 [7JN]

Youngstown, OH: tribute to Youngstown Connection, H3629 [8JN]

Remarks in Senate

Agena, Gregg: National Association for Sports and Physical Education National Middle School Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5338 [26MY]

Agriculture Future of America (organization): anniversary, S5871 [14JN]

Americo, Elizabeth: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Connecticut, S1890 [8MR]

Applebaum, Jack: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Connecticut, S1890 [8MR]

Aurora, MN: Mesabi East School District recipient of Senator Dayton's Award for Excellence in Education, S2597 [30MR]

Austin, MN: Community Learning Center recipient of Senator Dayton's Award for Excellence in Education, S8 [18JA]

———Woodson Kindergarten Center recipient of Senator Dayton's Award for Excellence in Education, S365 [31JA]

Baisden, Budro: National Writing Project (organization) and Rural School and Community Trust (organization) Poetry of Rural Places writing competition award recipient, S4615 [16MY]

Be Kind to Animals Week: observance, S4209 [9MY]

Bicoy, Kay: National Association for Sports and Physical Education Southwest District High School Physical Educator of the Year award recipient, S5338 [26MY]

Billings, MT: anniversary of Head Start, Inc., S3415 [24AP]

Birmingham, AL: tribute to Vestavia Hills High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S6279 [21JN]

Braille, Louis: mint commemorative coins (H.R. 2872), S7444 [12JY]

———mint commemorative coins (S. 2321), S7176, S7177 [29JN]

Brainerd, MN: Riverside Elementary School recipient of Senator Dayton's Award for Excellence in Education, S442 [1FE]

Brookings Institution: tribute to Hamilton Project initiative emphasizing broad-based economic growth, S3979 [3MY]

Brooklyn, NY: closing of George Wingate High School, S5947 [15JN]

Brown, Emily: White House Vistor Center history project display, S5947 [15JN]

Budget: allocation of funds, S734-S736 [7FE], S1060-S1064 [10FE], S5835 [14JN]

———increase advance appropriations allowance for health, education and training, and low-income programs, S2096-S2100 [14MR], S2184 [15MR], S2254 [16MR]

Burlington, VT: tribute to Boys and Girls Clubs of Burlington, VT, S6151 [20JN]

Bush, President: speech on immigration, S4575-S4582 [16MY]

California State University, San Bernardino: anniversary, S3981 [3MY]

California Teamsters Hispanic Caucus: tribute, S859 [8FE]

Canada: ease passport restrictions on Canadian travel for U.S. citizens under age 18 and those making 24-hour excursions and limit cost for passport alternative card, S2705 [3AP]

Catholic schools: tribute (S. Res. 364), S460 [1FE]

Chicago, IL: state of public school system, S5587 [7JN]

Children and youth: authorize grants to carry out educational projects on preventing teen pregnancies (S. 2508), S2903 [5AP]

———create a pilot program that makes small, nonprofit child care businesses eligible for certain loans (S. 2646), S3511 [25AP]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance, enhance English language and American history and civics education, and establish an award to recognize contributions of new citizens, S2564, S2588 [30MR], S2718, S2722 [3AP], S3412 [24AP]

Cloquet, MN: Churchill Elementary School recipient of Senator Dayton's Award for Excellence in Education, S2728 [3AP]

Collbran, CO: tribute to Collbran Jobs Corps students and staff, S5595 [7JN]

Colleges and universities: adopt policies and educational programs to deter and eliminate illicit copyright infringement on their computer systems and networks (S. Res. 438), S3394, S3395 [7AP]

———adopt policies and educational programs to deter and eliminate illicit copyright infringement on their computer systems and networks (S. Res. 488), S4916 [22MY]

———extend alternative minimum tax relief for college tuition, S1119 [13FE]

———increase access to postsecondary education (S. 2337), S1543-S1547 [28FE]

———make college more affordable by expanding and enhancing financial aid options, S6595 [28JN]

———make college more affordable by expanding and enhancing financial aid options and providing loan forgiveness opportunities for public service employees (S. 2243), S513 [2FE]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, S2488, S2522, S2544-S2546 [29MR], S2776, S2789 [4AP], S5186 [25MY]

Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities: anniversary, S507 [2FE]

Committee for Economic Development (organization): release of report on the importance of international studies and foreign language education for U.S. economic and national security, S1888 [8MR]

Computers: establish a program to transfer surplus computers of Federal agencies to schools, nonprofit community-based educational organizations, and families of deployed members of the Armed Forces (S. 3455), S5504 [6JN]

Congress: accomplishments of the 109th Congress, S6599 [28JN]

Credit: protect consumers, especially young consumers, from increasing consumer debt and credit card solicitations and establish financial literacy and education program in elementary and secondary schools (S. 2654), S3592 [26AP]

Dakota State University: anniversary, S2120 [14MR]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S4242 [10MY], S6592-S6599 [28JN]

Dept. of Commerce: establish an Advanced Multidisciplinary Computing Software Institute (S. 3527), S5965 [15JN]

Dept. of Defense: establish Troops to Nurse Teachers Pilot Program, S5910-S5913 [15JN]

———science and technology research funding, S6391 [22JN]

Dept. of Education: make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (S. 2651), S3513 [25AP]

Dept. of HHS: authorize an Indian youth telemental health demonstration project (S. 2245), S729 [6FE], S4504 [11MY]

———establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (S. 2663), S3706-S3708 [27AP]

———Geriatric Education Centers funding, S2184 [15MR]

———provide assistance to State and local governments for health care and educational costs related to immigration, S4771-S4774 [18MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish a language arts facility at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center for departmental employees and other Federal law enforcement officers (S. 2274), S1072 [10FE]

———establish employee professional development programs (S. 3476), S5602 [7JN]

———extend the deadline for implementation of a travel document plan for border crossings, S4676, S4677, S4689 [17MY]

Dept. of Justice: provide officers of State and local educational agencies with certain access to national crime information databases (H.R. 4894), S5945 [15JN]

Dept. of Labor: Job Corps program funding, S3939 [3MY]

Disasters: restore Federal aid for the repair, restoration, and replacement of private nonprofit colleges and universities that are damaged or destroyed by a major disaster (S. 2299), S1420 [16FE]

Diseases: advance medical research and treatments of pediatric cancers, ensure access to current treatments and information, establish a national childhood cancer database, and promote public awareness (S. 2393), S1967 [9MR]

———call for the declaration of lung cancer as a public health priority and the implementation of a comprehensive interagency program to reduce lung cancer mortality (S. Res. 408), S3918 [2MY]

Drugs: establish a federally-supported education and awareness campaign for the prevention of methamphetamine use (S. 2315), S1433 [16FE]

Duluth, MN: Denfeld High School recipient of Senator Dayton's Award for Excellence in Education, S2530 [29MR]

———Piedmont Elementary School recipient of Senator Dayton's Award for Excellence in Education, S2529 [29MR]

E.W. Scripps Co.: tribute to National Spelling Bee participants (S. Res. 502), S5510 [6JN]

Eagle Lake, MN: Eagle Lake Elementary School recipient of Senator Dayton's Award for Excellence in Education, S325 [30JA]

East Brunswick, NJ: tribute to East Brunswick High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S4047 [4MY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make permanent enhanced educational savings provisions for qualified tuition programs (S. 1112), S5335 [26MY]

Economy: develop agenda to enhance competitiveness of the U.S. economy, S425-S427 [1FE]

———provide for economic security and prosperity (S. 2357), S1648-S1651 [2MR]

Edina, MN: Edina Public School District recipient of Senator Dayton's Award for Excellence in Education, S8 [18JA]

Education: extend deduction for tuition cost to promote education and to bolster economic competitiveness and national security, S1108-S1110 [13FE]

Education Flexibility Partnership Act: extend the educational flexibility program (S. 2363), S1662 [2MR], S1677 [3MR]

Egan, MN: Pilot Knob Elementary School recipient of Senator Dayton's Award for Excellence in Education, S8 [18JA]

English language: declare as common and unifying language of U.S., S4757-S4770 [18MY]

———declare as national language of U.S., S4608-S4610 [16MY], S4686 [17MY], S4735-S4739, S4752-S4770 [18MY], S5060, S5061 [24MY], S5180 [25MY]

———declare as official language of U.S., S2580 [30MR]

Evansville, IN: Signature School Inc., inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, S4209 [9MY]

Eveleth, MN: Eveleth-Gilbert Public School District recipient of Senator Dayton's Award for Excellence in Education, S2530 [29MR]

Families and domestic relations: provide grants to promote responsible fatherhood and strengthen low-income families (S. 3607), S6793 [29JN]

———support community-based efforts to support girls' education, discourage early marriage, and assist young girls and women already in marriage, S7409 [12JY]

Federal aid prorgams: college access and job training programs funding through closing certain tax loopholes, S2066-S2072, S2092, S2093 [14MR], S2182 [15MR]

Federal employees: establish and fund certain training programs for supervisors of Federal employees (S. 3584), S6579 [27JN]

Federal-State relations: provide adequate and equitable educational opportunities for students in State public school systems (S. 2828), S4703 [17MY]

Financial institutions: provide student borrowers with basic rights, including the right to timely information about their loans and the right to make fair and reasonable loan payments (S. 3255), S5344 [26MY]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (S. Res. 410), S2480 [28MR], S2541, S2542 [29MR]

Funding, S785 [8FE], S2002 [13MR], S2245, S2259, S2264 [16MR], S4549 [15MY]

Grand Rapids, MN: Grand Rapids High School recipient of Senator Dayton's Award for Excellence in Education, S2728 [3AP]

Hand, Mary: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, S5715 [12JN]

Hawaii: tribute to Hawaii Public School System teachers designated as National Board Certified Teachers by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, S7411 [12JY]

Health: combat obesity in children, S5593 [7JN]

———provide for uterine fibroid research and education (S. 1289), S1172 [14FE]

Health care professionals: authorize capitation grants to increase the number of nursing faculty and students (S. 3588), S6635 [28JN]

Healthy Schools, Inc: General Mills, Inc., Champions for Healthy Kids Award recipient, S7412 [12JY]

Hermantown, MN: Hermantown Public Schools recipient of Senator Dayton's Award for Excellence in Education, S860 [8FE]

Hesperia, CA: tribute to Hesperia Junior High School Hands-Off Telephone Band team, S6779 [29JN]

Higher Education Act: extend programs (H.R. 4911), S2393 [16MR], S2426 [27MR], S2480 [28MR], S6552 [27JN]

———extend programs (H.R. 5603), S6462 [23JN]

———improve access to higher education through expansion of Pell grants, S2284 [16MR]

———provide additional support to students to decrease debt (S. 3593), S6643 [28JN]

History: acknowledge African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade, recognize injustices suffered, and work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean (S. Con. Res. 90), S3806 [1MY]

Holley, Philip: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, S5715 [12JN]

Honolulu, HI: tribute to Iolani High School economics team, S6631 [28JN]

Hunger: encourage effective use of community resources to combat hunger and the root causes of hunger by creating opportunity through food recovery and job training (S. 1885), S5584, S5591 [7JN]

Hunn, Jane: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, S4330 [10MY]

Immigration: allow advanced science, technology, engineering, and mathematics graduates on J-visas sufficient time to pursue employment in their field of study, S5075-S5078 [24MY]

———deny visas to individuals who advocate terrorism, S2766 [4AP], S2889, S2890 [5AP]

———determine the economic need for guest workers, capability of Dept. of Homeland Security to enforce such temporary worker programs, and effectiveness in implementing border security measures, S2768 [4AP]

———establish program that awards visas to aliens with advanced degrees in science, mathematics, technology, or engineering, S5066-S5071, S5092 [24MY]

———lift confidentiality on legalization applications if application is denied so applicant information can be used to assist fraud investigations, S4820, S4821 [19MY], S5136-S5141 [25MY]

———limit the number of aliens, including spouses and children, granted employment-based legal permanent resident status during any fiscal year, S5141-S5146 [25MY]

———modify conditions under which an H-2C nonimmigrant may apply for adjustment of status, S4727-S4733 [18MY]

———modify eligibility requirements for blue card status and increase fines to be paid by aliens granted such status or legal permanent resident status, S5096-S5100 [24MY], S5176 [25MY]

———prohibit granting of amnesty to certain undocumented individuals, S4665-S4673, S4676 [17MY]

———prohibit granting of legal status, or adjustment of status for individuals who entered the U.S. illegally, S4733-S4735 [18MY]

———prohibit granting of legal status, or adjustment of status for individuals who entered the U.S. illegally until border security measures have been fully implemented, S4538 [15MY], S4576-S4584 [16MY], S5083 [24MY]

———prohibit H-2C nonimmigrants from adjusting to lawful permanent resident status, S4776-S4785 [18MY]

———prohibit implementation of guest worker and undocumented worker programs until the President determines such programs will benefit national security, S4577-S4583 [16MY]

———prohibit use of affidavits to document proof of employment, S2768 [4AP]

———promote economic competition through policy reforms (S. 2691), S3896 [2MY]

———provide enhanced electronic surveillance at borders, S2765 [4AP], S2852 [5AP]

———reduce maximum number of nonimmigrants participating in H-2C guest worker visa program, S4600-S4603 [16MY], S4651 [17MY], S4862 [22MY]

———reform, S4104 [5MY]

———reform (S. 2326), S1464 [17FE]

———reform (S. 2454), S2398, S2400-S2403, S2408-S2410 [27MR], S2431-S2434, S2460 [28MR], S2484-S2490, S2511-S2526, S2543-S2546 [29MR], S2547-S2594 [30MR], S2677-S2686 [31MR], S2699-S2725 [3AP], S2759, S2760, S2763-S2795 [4AP], S2850-S2863, S2865-S2896 [5AP], S3167-S3179, S3181, S3182, S3187-S3201 [6AP], S3348-S3359, S3371, S3372, S3374 [7AP], S3411-S3414 [24AP], S3787 [1MY], S3852 [2MY], S4120, S4121 [8MY]

———reform (S. 2454), motion to commit, S2895 [5AP]

———reform (S. 2454), unanimous-consent request, S2781 [4AP]

———reform (S. 2611), S3400 [7AP], S3427 [24AP], S3500 [25AP], S4386 [11MY], S4510-S4514 [12MY], S4529-S4549, S4568 [15MY], S4571, S4572, S4575-S4610 [16MY], S4648-S4687 [17MY], S4727-S4791 [18MY], S4820-S4830 [19MY], S4849-S4860, S4862-S4881, S4918-S4921 [22MY], S4923-S4957, S5030-S5033 [23MY], S5050-S5110 [24MY], S5135-S5191, S5208 [25MY], S5333 [26MY], S5610 [8JN], S5679, S5681 [9JN], S6189-S6191, S6193, S6194 [21JN], S6731 [29JN], S7401-S7404 [12JY]

———reform (S. 2611), unanimous-consent agreement, S4385 [11MY]

———reform (S. 2612), S3400 [7AP], S3427 [24AP], S3500 [25AP]

———require employers to first recruit U.S. workers for positions prior to petitioning for authorization to hire a nonimmigrant participating in H-2C guest worker visa program, S5094, S5095 [24MY]

———require payment of a supplemental application fee by aliens seeking citizenship to assist States with health care and educational costs of noncitizens, S4773, S4774 [18MY]

———sunset H-2C visa program provisions, S5100-S5104 [24MY]

Immigration and Nationality Act: allow certain additional countries to participate in the visa waiver program, S4678 [17MY]

Incline Village, NV: tribute to Incline High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S5113 [24MY]

Indiana: tribute to Eighth Grade Youth Essay Contest winners, S2599 [30MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (S. 2185), S3206 [6AP]

———funding, S2072-S2074, S2094 [14MR], S2264 [16MR]

Iowa: tribute to Everybody Wins! Iowa program, S3695 [27AP]

Jordan, I. King: tribute (S. Res. 411), S2481 [28MR]

Junior ROTC: tribute (S. Res. 415), S3848 [1MY]

Kansas City Kansas Community College: tribute to debate team (S. Res. 496), S5397 [26MY]

Keller, Harold: establishment of the Stennis Center for Public Service Harold Keller Public Service Leadership Award, S5869 [14JN]

Kenyon College: tribute to graduates, S5219 [25MY]

Lahaina, HI: anniversary of Lahainaluna High School, S2597 [30MR]

Las Vegas, NV: tribute to Mervin Iverson Elementary School for participation in the Space Day Stellar Design Challenges competition, S3890 [2MY]

Lebanon: anniversary of American Community School at Beirut, S3376 [7AP]

Littleton, CO: anniversary of shooting of students at Columbine High School, S3694 [27AP]

Local government: authorize resources for a grant program for local educational agencies to create innovation districts (S. 2441), S2335 [16MR]

L-3 Communications Systems-West (business): anniversary, S115 [25JA]

Mackinaw (vessel): tribute to Coast Guard cutter and crew, S5712 [12JN]

Mankato, MN: Mankato West High School's Youth Service Learning class recipient of Senator Dayton's Award for Excellence in Education, S365 [31JA]

McDavid, Beverly: Disney Teacher Award recipient, S6412 [22JN]

Medicare: increase per resident payment floor for direct graduate medical education payments to hospitals (S. 2289), S1359 [15FE]

———provide for additional outreach and education and provide a special enrollment period for individuals who qualify for an income-related subsidy under the prescription drug program (S. 2759), S4157 [8MY]

Mental health: improve quality and availability of mental health services for children and adolescents (S. 3449), S5495-S5497 [6JN]

Miami, FL: tribute to Our Lady of Lourdes Academy for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S6416 [22JN]

Minneapolis, MN: Lake Harriet Community School recipient of Senator Dayton's Award for Excellence in Education, S2598 [30MR]

———Loring Community School recipient of Senator Dayton's Award for Excellence in Education, S860 [8FE]

Minorities: develop a curriculum at historically Black colleges and universities, tribal colleges, and Hispanic serving institutions to foster entrepreneurship and business development in underserved minority communities (S. 2586), S3236 [6AP]

Mirabile, Kathleen: DAR Outstanding Teacher of American History Award recipient, S6414 [22JN]

Munster, IN: tribute to Munster High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S4885 [22MY]

NASCAR-Historically Black Colleges and Universities Consortium: tribute (S. Res. 379), S1447 [16FE]

National Campaign To Stop Violence (organization): tribute to Do the Write Thing Challenge national finalists from Detroit, MI, S5335 [26MY]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 453), S3761, S3762 [27AP]

National Child Care Worthy Wage Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 479), S4566 [15MY]

National Children's Study: funding, S2286 [16MR]

National Guard: modify time limitation for entitlement to educational assistance for Selected Reserve members supporting contingency operations, S6394 [22JN]

National Internet Safety Month: designate (S. Res. 486), S4915 [22MY]

National Literacy Day: observance, S6778 [29JN]

National Mentoring Month: designate (S. Res. 357), S251 [27JA], S324 [30JA]

National Methamphetamine Prevention Week: establish (S. Res. 313), S4567 [15MY]

National objectives: improve national competitiveness through enhanced education initiatives (S. 3483), S5662 [8JN]

———improvement of system, S785 [8FE]

———modernize education system to arm individuals with 21st century knowledge and skills in order to preserve the economic and national security of the U.S. (S. 3502), S5795 [13JN]

National Police Athletic League Youth Enrichment Act: revise and extend (S. 2704), S3988 [3MY]

National Safety Month: designate (S. Res. 450), S3722 [27AP], S5027 [23MY]

National School Counseling Week: designate (S. Res. 360), S375 [31JA]

National security: improve international and foreign language studies, S969 [9FE]

———strengthen by increasing quantity, diversity, and quality of teaching and learning in science, mathematics, and foreign languages (S. 2450), S2297, S2338 [16MR]

National Teacher Appreciation Day: observance, S4549 [15MY]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 507), S5811 [13JN], S7442 [12JY]

Native Americans: health care, housing, and education funding, S2257 [16MR]

———support the development of Native American Language Survival Schools (S. 2674), S3715 [27AP]

New Hampshire: tribute to Excellence in Education Award recipients, S5222 [25MY]

North Mankato, MN: Dakota Meadows Middle School recipient of Senator Dayton's Award for Excellence in Education, S365 [31JA]

Norwood Young America, MN: Central High School recipient of Senator Dayton's Award for Excellence in Education, S2727 [3AP]

Paducah Park Services: General Mills, Inc., Champions for Healthy Kids Award recipient, S7412 [12JY]

Park Rapids, MN: Century Elementary School recipient of Senator Dayton's Award for Excellence in Education, S2727 [3AP]

Pendleton County Education Foundation, Inc.: General Mills, Inc., Champions for Healthy Kids Award recipient, S7412 [12JY]

Pennington County, SD: tribute to Juvenile Diversion Project Truancy Court Project, S4616 [16MY]

Pharmaceuticals: enhance research and education in the areas of pharmaceutical and biotechnology science and engineering (S. 2793), S4476 [11MY]

Pierz, MN: Pierz Public School District recipient of Senator Dayton's Award for Excellence in Education, S442 [1FE]

Power resources: improve global competitiveness in science and energy technology, strengthen basic research programs, and support mathematics and science education (S. 2197), S212-S227 [26JA], S277 [30JA], S2115 [14MR]

Prayer: constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (S.J. Res. 35), S3718-S3721 [27AP]

Proctor, MN: Bay View Elementary School recipient of Senator Dayton's Award for Excellence in Education, S860 [8FE]

Public lands: restore stability to payments made to States and counties containing certain Federal lands used for the benefit of public schools and roads, S3858 [2MY]

Read Across America Day: designate (S. Res. 384), S1554 [28FE]

Rochester, MN: Bamber Valley Elementary School recipient of Senator Dayton's Award for Excellence in Education, S325 [30JA]

———Mayo High School recipient of Senator Dayton's Award for Excellence in Education, S325 [30JA]

Root, Inc.: tribute to Guns Aside campaign, S1070 [10FE]

San Bernardino, CA: anniversary of Center for Provisional Accelerated Learning, S1535 [28FE]

San Diego, CA: anniversary of MANA (organization), S3417 [24AP]

Science: improve global competitiveness through mathematics and science scholarships, fellowships, and research grants, visa programs for mathematics and science doctoral students, and Dept. of Defense research grants (S. 2198), S212-S227 [26JA], S277 [30JA], S2115 [14MR], S3977 [3MY]

Secure Rural Schools Act: reauthorize, S2285 [16MR]

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (S. 267), S4463 [11MY], S5335 [26MY]

Senate: legislative priorities, S5465, S5467-S5470 [6JN], S5626 [8JN], S7363-S7366 [12JY]

South Dakota State University: anniversary, S5948 [15JN]

St. Paul, MN: John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School recipient of Senator Dayton's Award for Excellence in Education, S2598 [30MR]

Student loans: reduce interest rates, authorize Pell Grant funding, allow loan consolidation, and provide for Federal Direct Loan Program administrative account (S. 2573), S3201-S3203 [6AP], S6552 [27JN]

Taxation: allow deduction for charitable donation of certain books to schools, libraries, colleges and universities, and literacy programs, S1098 [13FE]

———extend above-the-line deduction for college tuition and fees, S1117 [13FE]

———increase the deduction for host families of foreign exchange and other students (S. 2272), S1072 [10FE]

———modify credit for holders of qualified zone academy bonds (S. 2347), S1581 [1MR]

———provide a refundable credit for certain education expenses (S. 575), S1172 [14FE]

———provide incentives to promote research and development, innovation, and continuing education (S. 2199), S212-S227 [26JA], S277 [30JA], S2115 [14MR]

Teachers: provide for acculturation (S. 1521), S1070 [10FE]

U.S.-Poland Parliamentary Youth Exchange Program: establish (S. 2200), S227 [26JA]

University of California, Los Angeles: anniversary of Williams Institute, S1535 [28FE]

University of Georgia: dedication of Paul Coverdell Center for Biomedical and Health Sciences, S3369 [7AP]

University of Northern Iowa: American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Best Practice for Collaboration With a Community College Award recipient, S364 [31JA]

Veterans: expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability benefits, S6594 [28JN]

———expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability benefits (S. 13), S6526 [27JN]

———expand scope of educational programs for which accelerated payments of assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill may be used (S. 2416), S2205 [15MR]

Virginia, MN: Virginia Public Schools recipient of Senator Dayton's Award for Excellence in Education, S2530 [29MR]

Waianae, HI: tribute to Waianae High School Searider media program, S6631 [28JN]

Watertown, MN: Watertown-Mayer High School recipient of Senator Dayton's Award for Excellence in Education, S2728 [3AP]

WDEV-Radio (Waterbury, VT): tribute, S1532 [28FE]

Week of the Young Child: designate (S. Res. 418), S2697 [31MR]

West Virginia State University: dedication of the Gus R. Douglass Institute, S2195 [15MR]

Wilmington, DE: Cathedral Choir School of Delaware recipient of Coming Up Taller award, S117 [25JA]

Women: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, S6455 [23JN]

Woodland Hills, CA: tribute to Taft High School Academic Decathlon Team, S4046 [4MY]

Workforce Investment Act: reauthorize (S. 1021), S7181-S7219 [29JN]

Year of the Museum: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 437), S3345 [6AP]

Reports

College Cost Crunch—A State-by-State Analysis of Rising Tuition and Student Debt: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) Minority Members and Senate Democratic Policy Committee, S6648-S6716 [28JN]

Congress to Campus Program: Association of Former Members of Congress, H1859-H1868 [27AP]

Extremists Declare `Open Season' on Immigrants—Hispanics Target of Incitement and Violence: Anti-Defamation League, H3792, H3795 [13JN]

Final Results of the 2006 Stock Market Game Capitol Hill Challenge: Securities Industry Association, E670 [1MY]

Reports filed

Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5574) (H. Rept. 109-508), H4327 [20JN]

Consideration of H.R. 609, College Access and Opportunity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 741) (H. Rept. 109-399), H1195 [28MR]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 742) (H. Rept. 109-401), H1319 [29MR]

District of Columbia College Access Act Public and Private School Tuition Assistance Programs Reauthorization: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4855) (H. Rept. 109-553), H5046 [11JY]

Fuel Consumption Education Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5611) (H. Rept. 109-536), H4794 [28JN]

Higher Education Act Programs Extension: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1614) (S. Rept. 109-218), S1539 [28FE]

Indian Youth Telemental Health Demonstration Project Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 2245) (S. Rept. 109-248), S3419 [24AP]

Louis Braille Bicentennial—Braille Literacy Commemorative Coin Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 2321), S6281 [21JN]

National Tire Fuel Efficiency Consumer Information Program Establishment: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5632) (H. Rept. 109-537), H4794 [28JN]

Prosecutors and Defenders Incentive Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2039), S5226 [25MY]

Protecting America's Competitive Edge Through Energy (PACE-Energy) Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2197) (S. Rept. 109-249), S3419 [24AP]

Provide Officers of State and Local Educational Agencies With Certain Access to National Crime Information Databases: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4894) (H. Rept. 109-497), H3787 [12JN]

Research for Competitiveness Act: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 5356) (H. Rept. 109-525), H4519 [22JN]

Science and Mathematics Education for Competitiveness Act: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 5358) (H. Rept. 109-524), H4519 [22JN]

U.S.-Poland Parliamentary Youth Exchange Program Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2200), S5226 [25MY]

Resolutions by organizations

Education funding: North Carolina House of Representatives, H5103 [12JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Immigration: reform (S. 2611), S5062 [24MY]

Statements

Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act: Senator Specter, S4534 [15MY]

Coronado High School National Honor Society Induction Ceremony: Cameron Ball, S2527 [29MR]

Education for Global Leadership—Importance of International Studies and Foreign Language Education for U.S. Economic and National Security: John Brademas, Committee for Economic Development (organization), S1889 [8MR]

Education Grant Focuses on Future Leaders: Representative Wolf, E527 [6AP]

Foreign Language Study Key to Competitiveness: Representative Wolf, E527 [6AP]

Increase in Advance Appropriations Allowance for Health, Education and Training, and Low-Income Programs: Senator Specter, S2098 [14MR]

Support Financial Literacy Month Goals and Ideals: Southeast Regional Financial Education Center, E659 [27AP]

Summaries

Hamilton Project, S3979 [3MY]

Protecting America's Competitive Edge (PACE) Act, S278 [30JA]

Tables

Visas for workers entering U.S., S2565 [30MR]

Testimonies

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Resiliency Act: Several Families, S5495 [6JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 354, Supreme Court decision on allowing military recruiting on campuses of colleges that receive Federal funding, H884 [14MR]

H. Con. Res. 355, recognize benefits and importance of school-based music education, H1415 [4AP]

H. Con. Res. 421, support Greater Opportunities for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (GO-STEM) programs, H3446 [7JN]

H. Res. 389, support goals and ideals of Year of the Museum, H169 [8FE]

H. Res. 556, National Methamphetamine Prevention Week, H1495 [5AP]

H. Res. 576, Advancement Via Individual Determination (organization) anniversary, H5008 [11JY]

H. Res. 657, tribute to Catholic schools, H174 [8FE]

H. Res. 660, support goals and ideals of National Mentoring Month, H171 [8FE]

H. Res. 677, tribute to NASCAR-Historically Black Colleges and Universities Consortium, H397 [28FE]

H. Res. 680, tribute to I. King Jordan, H1145 [28MR]

H. Res. 681, support goals and ideals of National Engineers Week, H596 [7MR]

H. Res. 699, support goals and ideals of National Entrepreneurship Week, H3458 [7JN]

H. Res. 737, support goals and ideas of Financial Literacy Month, H1486 [5AP]

H. Res. 741, consideration of H.R. 609, College Access and Opportunity Act, H1204 [29MR]

H. Res. 742, consideration of H.R. 609, College Access and Opportunity Act, H1326 [30MR]

H. Res. 781, support goals and ideals of National Charter Schools Week, H1988 [3MY]

H.R. 609, College Access and Opportunity Act, H1222-H1259 [29MR]

H.R. 2872, Louis Braille Bicentennial—Braille Literacy Commemorative Coin Act, H403 [28FE]

H.R. 4894, provide officers of State and local educational agencies with certain access to national crime information databases, H3805 [13JN]

H.R. 4911, Higher Education Extension Act, H880 [14MR]

H.R. 5354, Hurricane Relief Extension Act, H2967 [22MY]

H.R. 5574, Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act, H4365 [21JN]

H.R. 5603, Second Higher Education Extension Act, H4338 [21JN]

S. 250, Career and Technical Education Improvement Act, H5062-H5073 [12JY]

S. 1021, Workforce Investment Act reauthorization, S7181-S7218 [29JN]

S. 2197, Protecting America's Competitive Edge Through Energy (PACE-Energy) Act, S212-S214 [26JA]

S. 2198, Protecting America's Competitive Edge Through Education and Research (PACE-Education) Act, S214-S224 [26JA]

S. 2199, Protecting America's Competitive Edge Through Tax Incentives (PACE-Finance) Act, S224 [26JA]

S. 2245, Indian Youth Telemental Health Demonstration Project Act, S729 [6FE], S4504 [11MY]

S. 2272, Youth Exchange Support Act, S1072 [10FE]

S. 2274, Foreign Language Training Act, S1073 [10FE]

S. 2321, Louis Braille Bicentennial—Braille Literacy Commemorative Coin Act, S7177 [29JN]

S. 2326, Welcoming Immigrants to a Secure Homeland (WISH) Act, S1465-S1471 [17FE]

S. 2337, College Pathway Act, S1544-S1546 [28FE]

S. 2363, extend the educational flexibility program, S1662 [2MR], H881 [14MR]

S. 2393, Conquer Childhood Cancer Act, S1966 [9MR]

S. 2416, Veterans Employment and Training Act, S2205 [15MR]

S. 2445, permit certain Illinois school districts to be reconstituted for purposes of determining assistance under the Impact Aid Program, S2337 [16MR]

S. 2454, Securing America's Borders Act, S2344-S2369 [16MR]

S. 2508, Teen Pregnancy Prevention, Responsibility, and Opportunity Act, S2904 [5AP]

S. 2573, Reverse the Raid on Student Aid Act, S3234 [6AP]

S. 2646, Child Care Lending Pilot Act, S3512 [25AP]

S. 2663, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act, S3708-S3710 [27AP]

S. 2704, National Police Athletic League Youth Enrichment Act revision and extension, S3989 [3MY]

S. 2828, Student Bill of Rights, S4703-S4706 [17MY]

S. 3449, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Resiliency Act, S5497-S5504 [6JN]

S. 3476, Homeland Security Professional Development Act, S5603 [7JN]

S. 3483, National Innovation Education Act, S5663-S5669 [8JN]

S. 3502, New National Defense Education Act, S5796-S5810 [13JN]

S. 3527, Blue Collar Computing and Business Assistance Act, S5964 [15JN]

S. 3584, Federal Supervisor Training Act, S6579 [27JN]

S. 3588, Nurse Education, Expansion, and Development Act, S6636 [28JN]

S. 3593, Student Debt Relief Act, S6644-S6647 [28JN]

S. Con. Res. 90, acknowledge African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade, recognize injustices suffered, and work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean, S3805 [1MY]

S. Con. Res. 92, encourage States to accommodate the release of public school pupils from school attendance to attend off-campus religious classes at houses of worship and faith-based organizations, S3902 [2MY]

S. Con. Res. 104, award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to Harry W. Colmery, S6423 [22JN]

S. Res. 313, National Methamphetamine Prevention Week, S4567 [15MY]

S. Res. 354, tribute to Catholic schools, S230 [26JA]

S. Res. 357, National Mentoring Month, S251 [27JA]

S. Res. 360, National School Counseling Week, S373, S375 [31JA]

S. Res. 364, tribute to Catholic schools, S454, S460 [1FE]

S. Res. 379, tribute to NASCAR-Historically Black Colleges and Universities Consortium, S1438, S1447 [16FE]

S. Res. 384, Read Across America Day, S1550, S1554 [28FE]

S. Res. 395, American Competitiveness Through Education (ACE) Resolution, S1971 [9MR]

S. Res. 408, call for the declaration of lung cancer as a public health priority and the implementation of a comprehensive interagency program to reduce lung cancer mortality, S2473 [28MR], S3918 [2MY]

S. Res. 410, Financial Literacy Month, S2474, S2481 [28MR], S2541 [29MR]

S. Res. 411, tribute to I. King Jordan, S2475, S2481 [28MR]

S. Res. 415, tribute to Junior ROTC, S2612 [30MR], S3848 [1MY]

S. Res. 418, Week of the Young Child, S2692, S2697 [31MR]

S. Res. 437, support goals and ideals of Year of the Museum, S3250, S3346 [6AP]

S. Res. 438, adopt policies and educational programs to deter and eliminate illicit copyright infringement on college and university computer systems and networks, S3394 [7AP]

S. Res. 450, National Safety Month, S3722 [27AP], S5027 [23MY]

S. Res. 453, support goals and ideals of National Charter Schools Week, S3723, S3762 [27AP]

S. Res. 479, support goals and ideals of National Child Care Worthy Wage Day, S4555, S4567 [15MY]

S. Res. 486, National Internet Safety Month, S4896, S4915 [22MY]

S. Res. 488, adopt policies and educational programs to deter and eliminate illicit copyright infringement on college and university computer systems and networks, S4897, S4916 [22MY]

S. Res. 496, tribute to Kansas City Kansas Community College debate team, S5392, S5397 [26MY]

S. Res. 502, tribute to E.W. Scripps Co., National Spelling Bee participants, S5508, S5511 [6JN]

S. Res. 507, National Veterans Awareness Week, S5811 [13JN], S7442 [12JY]

S. Res. 513, National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, S5966 [15JN]

S.J. Res. 35, constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer, S3721 [27AP]

Tributes

Dunham, Katherine, E922 [22MY]