WILSON, JOE (a Representative from South Carolina)

Amendments

Dept. of Labor: issue interim and final occupational safety and health standards regarding worker exposure to combustible dust (H.R. 5522), H2915 [30AP]

Mining and mineral resources: establish improved mandatory standards to protect miners during emergencies (H.R. 2768), H66 [16JA]

Articles and editorials

Fannie Mae Eases Credit To Aid Mortgage Lending, Steven A. Holmes, New York (NY) Times, E2116 [28SE]

Hollywood's Conservative Underground, Amy Fagan, Washington (DC) Times, E1676 [1AU]

Kurdistan Is a Model for Iraq—Our Path to a Secular Federal Democracy Is Inspired by the U.S., Masoud Barzani, Wall Street Journal, E2325 [20NO]

Look at the Life of Island Tourism Champion John Curry, Janet Smith and David Lauderdale, Hilton Head Island (SC) Packet, E2202 [2OC]

Nancy D. Hawk, Charleston (SC) Post and Courier, E2331 [20NO]

One of First Elected Democrats Who Later Ran as a Republican Dies, John O'Connor, Columbia (SC) State, E2318 [20NO]

Seven Years Later—``We Will Not Forget'', Orangeburg (SC) Times and Democrat, E1770 [11SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abbas, Mahmoud: urge Palestinian Authority President to abrogate anti-Israel articles in the Fatah Constitution (see H. Res. 758), H6473 [14JY]

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 5032), H1889 [1AP]

Adopt-a-Platoon Soldier Support Effort (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 959), H1418 [6MR]

Alcoholic beverages: recognize importance of the U.S. wine industry to the American economy (see H. Con. Res. 429), H9974 [25SE]

American Red Cross: commend emergency communications services provided to military servicemembers and their families (see H. Res. 937), H3404 [8MY]

American Revolution: anniversary of the Treaty of Paris of 1783 (see H. Res. 1063), H1974 [2AP]

Animals: prohibit certain conduct relative to the use of horses for human consumption (see H.R. 6598), H9974 [25SE]

Antitrust policy: amend laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems (see H.R. 5546), H1416 [6MR]

Appropriations: impose moratorium on earmarks (see H.R. 5995), H3778 [13MY]

———making emergency supplemental appropriations for war on terror, international affairs, and national defense matters (see H.R. 6026), H4454 [21MY]

Armed Forces: ensure fair treatment of members discharged early due to being the only surviving child in a family in which an immediate family member was killed, MIA, or disabled in the line of duty (see H.R. 5825), H2442 [16AP]

———express that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad (see H. Res. 953), H623 [6FE]

———extend special survivor indemnity allowance to survivors of certain members who die on active duty (see H.R. 5441), H992 [14FE]

———guarantee residency of spouses of military personnel (see H.R. 6070), H4060 [15MY]

———improve educational assistance for members and veterans to enhance recruitment and retention for the Armed Forces (see H.R. 5944), H3018 [1MY]

———issue ``forever stamp'' to honor the sacrifices of those who have been awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 2303), H6230 [8JY]

———mint coins in commemoration of the establishment of the U.S. Army and direct proceeds from sales of such coins to the establishment of the National Museum of the U.S. Army (see H.R. 5714), H2068 [8AP]

———protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members deployed in support of a contingency operation (see H.R. 6048), H4061 [15MY]

———provide an additional increase in rates of military basic pay for members above the pay increase proposed by the Dept. of Defense (see H.R. 5481), H1221 [4MR]

———provide for transitional health care for members separated from active duty who agree to serve in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve (see H.R. 5609), H1700 [13MR]

———recognize heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients and commend efforts of Medal of Honor Host City Program in Gainesville, TX, to celebrate recipients and encourage expansion of program (see H. Res. 271), H7809 [1AU]

———retain certain active members otherwise retired or separated for a combat-related disability, but still medically able to perform noncombat-related specialties or duties (see H.R. 5868), H2854 [29AP]

———take certain additional and timely measures to ensure that members and their dependents are provided with reasonable information on how to register to vote and vote in the 2008 general elections (see H. Con. Res. 388), H6343 [9JY]

———tribute to the 28th Infantry Division (see H. Con. Res. 390), H7308 [29JY]

Armed Forces Day: observance (see H. Res. 1122), H2855 [29AP]

Army: tribute to 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), known as the Screaming Eagles (see H. Res. 1080), H2011 [3AP]

Asociacion Mutual Israelita Argentina: anniversary of bombing in Buenos Aires, Argentina (see H. Con. Res. 385), H6176 [26JN]

Berkeley, CA: condemn resolution impugning integrity of the Marine Corps, rescind funds appropriated for certain local entities, and commend the service and efforts of Marine Corps members (see H. Res. 958), H621 [6FE]

———rescind funds appropriated for certain local entities and transfer such funds to the Marine Corps (see H.R. 5222), H620 [6FE]

Berthoud, John: tribute (see H. Res. 881), H4062 [15MY] (see H. Res. 1302), H6090 [25JN]

Biscet, Oscar E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5627), H2443 [16AP]

Boy Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 5872), H2552 [22AP]

Buckley, William F., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1016), H1220 [4MR]

Budget: commit 4 percent of gross domestic product to a base defense budget (see H.J. Res. 67), H871 [12FE]

Burma: condemn undemocratic constitution and scheduled referendum (see H. Con. Res. 317), H2487 [17AP]

Carter Center, Inc.: prohibit assistance (see H.R. 5816), H2490 [18AP]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 916), H24 [15JA]

Children and youth: support the We Don't Serve Teens campaign (see H. Res. 1042), H6826 [22JY]

China, People's Republic of: condemn manufacture and export of unsafe products, disregard for environment, and exploitation of workers and encourage U.S. suspension of importation and purchase of goods (see H. Res. 925), H2071 [8AP]

Civil Rights Act: mint coins in commemoration of semicentennial of enactment (see H.R. 2040), H871 [12FE]

Civil War—U.S.: tribute to Edward D. Cohota and Joseph L. Pierce and other veterans of Asian descent (see H. Res. 415), H6578 [15JY]

Clean Air Act: exempt greenhouse gases (see H.R. 6666), H8578 [22SE]

———reduce the proliferation of boutique fuels (see H.R. 2493), H4877 [3JN]

Colorado: express condolences to victims and community impacted by church shootings (see H. Res. 886), H457 [23JA]

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 302), H1446 [10MR]

Committee on Earmark Reform (Joint, Select): establish (see H.R. 5995), H3778 [13MY] (see H. Con. Res. 263), H390 [22JA]

Congress: condition adjournment on enactment of comprehensive energy legislation (see H. Con. Res. 417), H8275 [16SE]

Constitution—U.S.: anniversary of signing (see H. Res. 1356), H6727 [17JY]

Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 4133), H25 [15JA]

Courts: provide an equivalent to habeas corpus protection for persons held under military authority at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see H.R. 6274), H6343 [9JY]

———restrict Federal court jurisdiction over abortion-related cases by establishing that human life begins at fertilization (see H.R. 4157), H6674 [16JY]

Crime: prohibit certain forms of interference with military recruiting (see H.R. 6023), H3408 [12MY]

———provide penalties for the destruction of memorials, headstones, markers, and graves commemorating persons serving in the Armed Forces on private property (see H.R. 5131), H871 [12FE]

Cuba: anniversary of downing of civilian aircraft by Cuban fighter jets (see H. Res. 995), H1031 [25FE]

Declaration of Independence: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 386), H6577 [15JY]

Dept. of Commerce: use all reasonable measures to ensure that every person is counted in the 2010 decennial census (see H. Res. 1262), H5328 [11JN]

Dept. of Defense: establish searchable database of names and citations of members of the Armed Forces and civilians awarded the Medal of Honor or other medals authorized for the military (see H.R. 3769), H2948 [30AP]

Dept. of Justice: establish a State grant program to establish ``Silver Alert'' notification systems to locate missing individuals suffering from Alzheimer's disease and other dementia-related illnesses (see H.R. 5898), H3020 [1MY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish an environmentally sound oil and gas leasing program for exploration, development, and production of resources of the Coastal Plain of Alaska (see H.R. 6107), H4878 [3JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: require congressional approval for certain expenditures for the Troubled Asset Relief Program intended to bailout financial institutions (see H.R. 7276), H10844 [19NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: remove certain limitations on the transfer of entitlement to basic educational assistance under Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 5229), H620 [6FE]

———repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 1927), H2224 [10AP]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 6691), H7854 [8SE]

Drugs: improve safety (see H.R. 5839), H4061 [15MY]

Economy: suspend capital gains tax, schedule government-sponsored enterprises for privatization, repeal Humphrey-Hawkins Full Employment Act, and suspend mark-to-market accounting requirements (see H.R. 7223), H10641 [29SE]

Education: ensure continued availability of access to the Federal student loan program for students and families (H.R. 5715), technical corrections (see H.R. 7072), H9972 [25SE]

Egypt: protect human rights and freedoms of religion, speech, and the press, prevent imposition of restrictions on peaceful activism, and call for release of Ayman Nour and other political prisoners (see H. Res. 1303), H7630 [30JY]

Elections: require Federal election ballots be generally printed only in English and modify requirement that certain jurisdictions provide ballots and other voting materials in languages other than English (see H.R. 5971), H7854 [8SE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: allow private sector employers to provide compensatory time in lieu of overtime pay (see H.R. 6025), H3776 [13MY]

Families and domestic relations: call upon the courts to uphold the fundamental and constitutional right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children (see H. Res. 1076), H2011 [3AP]

Federal agencies and departments: repeal requirement on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels (see H.R. 5656), H2948 [30AP]

———require the President to submit recommendations and propose legislation to modernize, consolidate, and when necessary, terminate programs, agencies, and activities (see H.R. 6638), H7790 [31JY]

Federal employees: provide that employees receiving their pay by electronic funds transfer are given the option of receiving their pay stubs electronically (see H.R. 6073), H4151 [19MY]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 1142), H4832 [22MY]

Financial institutions: ease credit union regulatory burdens, advance credit union efforts to promote economic growth, and modernize credit union net worth standards (see H.R. 1537), H1418 [6MR]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 5782), H2265 [14AP]

Foreign aid: prohibit funding for U.N. Durban Review Conference or any planning, preparation, or implementation of a follow-up meeting to the Durban I Conference in Durban, South Africa (see H.R. 5847), H3051 [5MY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (see H.R. 5440), H1032 [25FE]

4-H National Youth Science Day: designate (see H. Res. 1390), H7809 [1AU]

Gerald R. Ford Post Office Building, Rancho Mirage, CA: designate (see H.R. 6085), H5045 [5JN]

Government-sponsored enterprises: suspend contributions to Housing Trust Fund during conservatorship of such enterprises and repay costs of such conservatorship and HOPE for Homeowners loan program (see H.R. 6955), H8476 [18SE]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see H. Res. 1024), H1417 [6MR]

Hamas: condemn as a foreign terrorist organization responsible for the murders of U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 1110), H2442 [16AP]

Health: support further research and activities to increase public awareness, professional education, diagnosis, and treatment of Dandy-Walker syndrome and hydrocephalus (see H. Con. Res. 163), H5045 [5JN]

Heston, Charlton: tribute (see H. Res. 1091), H2070 [8AP]

Higher Education Act: amend definition of economic hardship (see H.R. 4344), H2553 [22AP]

House of Representatives: establish the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (see H. Res. 1451), H8478 [18SE]

———prohibit adjournment until approval of a bill to establish a comprehensive national energy plan addressing energy conservation and expansion of renewable and conventional energy sources (see H. Res. 1391), H7629 [30JY]

Immigration: reform by securing borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program (see H.R. 4088), H1539 [11MR]

India: condemn terrorist attacks in Mumbai, urge Pakistan to investigate possible connection to groups based in Pakistan, and bolster U.S. counterterrorism cooperation with India (see H. Res. 1532), H10867 [9DE]

International relations: recognize bilateral peace efforts of Pakistan and India (see H. Res. 30), H7309 [29JY]

International Religious Freedom Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1140), H2948 [30AP]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is (see H. Res. 1008), H1183 [28FE]

———end World Bank disbursements until the International Atomic Energy Agency certifies compliance with certain U.N. Security Council resolutions and the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (see H. Con. Res. 235), H1889 [1AP]

———respond to threat posed to international peace, stability in the Middle East, and the vital national security interests of the U.S. by Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and regional hegemony (see H. Con. Res. 362), H4976 [4JN]

Iron and steel industry: require certain Federal agencies to use iron and steel produced in the U.S. in carrying out projects for the construction, alteration, or repair of a public building or public work (see H.R. 5935), H2947 [30AP]

Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2152 [9AP]

Jews: commit to prioritizing the fight against anti-Semitism and promote tolerance at home and abroad (see H.J. Res. 84), H4833 [22MY]

Keith, Toby: tribute to commitment to Armed Forces members (see H. Res. 1255), H5581 [18JN]

Knight, Bob: tribute (see H. Res. 1030), H2071 [8AP]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: continue restrictions unless the President certifies that the North Korean Government has met certain benchmarks (see H.R. 3650), H1002 [19FE]

Korea, Republic of: improve defense cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 5443), H1221 [4MR]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: provide for specified civil penalties for violations (see H.R. 5775), H3109 [6MY]

Law enforcement: mandate reporting requirements for sex traffickers and offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice to the destination country, and prevent entry by foreign sex offenders (see H.R. 5722), H2069 [8AP]

———reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 4900), H1822 [31MR]

Lee Myung-bak: congratulate on election as President of the Republic of Korea (see H. Res. 947), H557 [29JA]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 1552), H2760 [24AP]

———delay and reform the competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (see H.R. 6252), H5865 [23JN]

———increase payments for physicians' services (see H.R. 5445), H1155 [27FE]

———provide coverage for cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation services (see H.R. 552), H995 [14FE]

Mental Health Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1134), H2658 [23AP]

Middle East: condemn media broadcasts inciting violence against Americans and the U.S. and designate certain television channels and satellite providers as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (see H. Res. 1308), H6176 [26JN]

———condemn restrictions on freedom of the press and expression and concurrent and widespread presence of anti-Semitic material, Holocaust denial, and incitement to violence in the Arab media (see H. Res. 1127), H2552 [22AP]

Military Officers Association of America: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 5854), H7854 [8SE]

Minnesota: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 923), H2488 [17AP]

Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2268), H3020 [1MY]

———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1113), H2761 [24AP]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 289), H812 [7FE]

National Advocacy Center: funding (see H.R. 6083), H6577 [15JY]

National Airborne Day: designate (see H. Res. 1364), H6825 [22JY]

National Arbor Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1114), H2761 [24AP]

National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1106), H2761 [24AP]

National Carriage Driving Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1128), H3187 [7MY]

National Corvette Day: designate (see H. Res. 970), H5483 [17JN]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 299), H4833 [22MY]

National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 892), H943 [13FE]

National Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 994), H1540 [11MR]

National Golf Day: designate (see H. Res. 1115), H2443 [16AP]

National Guard: recognize dedication and honorable service of members who are serving or have served in Operation Jump Start (see H. Res. 1306), H6343 [9JY]

National Guard Youth Challenge Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1202), H4060 [15MY]

National Health Care Decisions Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 323), H2444 [16AP]

National Health Information Technology Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 367), H5865 [23JN]

National Heat Stroke Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 296), H3109 [6MY]

National Mentoring Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 908), H25 [15JA]

National Month of the Military Child: observance (see H. Res. 265), H1155 [27FE]

National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1328), H6674 [16JY]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 672), H6734 [21JY]

National security: military readiness of U.S. forces (see H. Res. 1129), H2552 [22AP]

National Watermelon Month: designate (see H. Res. 578), H814 [7FE]

National Workplace Wellness Week: recognize (see H. Con. Res. 405), H8397 [17SE]

Native Americans: require issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American Code Talkers (see H.R. 4544), H8019 [10SE]

NATO: congratulate Albania and Croatia on being invited to begin accession talks and express support for continuing to enlarge the alliance (see H. Res. 1266), H5483 [17JN]

———support Membership Action Plan with Georgia and Ukraine (see H. Con. Res. 409), H8397 [17SE]

Nautilus (U.S.S.): anniversary of crossing the North Pole (see H. Res. 1067), H4833 [22MY]

Nuclear energy: meet energy needs and strengthen energy security through development of nuclear power (see H.R. 7086), H9973 [25SE]

Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions (see H. Res. 1282), H5730 [19JN]

———provide for State enhanced authority for coastal and ocean resources and expansion of natural gas and oil supplies (see H.R. 6428), H6674 [16JY]

Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H943 [13FE]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H2443 [16AP]

Pensions: suspend minimum distribution requirements for certain retirement plans (see H.R. 7277), H10867 [9DE]

Petraeus, David H.: tribute (see H. Res. 1427), H8277 [16SE]

Petroleum: expedite construction of new refinery capacity on closed military installations (see H.R. 2279), H5580 [18JN]

Political campaigns: protect uncompensated Internet activity by individuals from treatment as a contribution or expenditure (see H.R. 5699), H2010 [3AP]

Pope Benedict XVI: U.S. visit (see H. Res. 838), H1155 [27FE]

Power resources: exempt exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas under leases on Federal lands from State enviornmental and pollution control laws (see H.R. 6860), H8578 [22SE]

———expedite exploration and development of oil and gas from Federal lands (see H.R. 6379), H7629 [30JY]

———promote alternative and renewable fuels, domestic energy production, conservation, and efficiency, and increase energy independence (see H.R. 6566), H6824 [22JY]

———provide a comprehensive plan for greater energy independence (see H.R. 6384), H6728 [17JY] (see H.R. 6709), H7785 [31JY]

———provide for a standby loan program for certain coal-to-liquid projects (see H.R. 2208), H6473 [14JY]

———secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission (see H.R. 3089), H1973 [2AP]

POW/MIA: recognize courage and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces held as POW and call for a full accounting of Americans unaccounted for as a result of the Vietnamese Conflict (see H. Res. 986), H994 [14FE]

Pran, Dith: tribute (see H. Res. 1109), H2444 [16AP]

Race Day in America: designate (see H. Res. 931), H480 [28JA]

Radio: require radios used in satellite digital radio service be capable of receiving terrestrial digital radio signals (see H.R. 7157), H10131 [26SE]

Reagan, Ronald: anniversary of Strategic Defense Initiative speech (see H. Res. 1057), H1771 [14MR]

Religion: support spirit of peace and desire for unity displayed in the letter from leading Muslim scholars, and in the Pope Benedict XVI response (see H. Con. Res. 374), H7165 [24JY]

Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 5235), H6342 [9JY]

Schools: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 6453), H7165 [24JY]

———withhold Federal funds from schools that permit or require the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance or the National Anthem in a language other than English (see H.R. 6783), H7806 [1AU]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 241), H558 [29JA]

Social Security: place a general eligibility ceiling of the poverty level on gross income for eligibility for benefits under Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 5961), H3050 [5MY]

———prevent unauthorized earnings from being credited toward certain pension benefits, improve provisions governing totalization agreements, and prevent unauthorized employment (see H.R. 5515), H1772 [14MR]

Special Olympics: anniversary (see H. Res. 1279), H6230 [8JY]

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 648), H4976 [4JN]

Supreme Court: commend decision in District of Columbia v. Heller on handgun ownership (see H. Res. 1330), H6406 [10JY]

Surveyors: recognize contribution to society (see H. Con. Res. 223), H6090 [25JN]

Taxation: accelerate phase-in of the deduction for domestic production activities (see H.R. 5101), H814 [7FE]

———allow a credit for recycling or remanufacturing equipment (see H.R. 5659), H1821 [31MR]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1110), H621 [6FE]

———allow individuals a credit for health insurance costs and allow employees who elect not to participate in employer subsidized health plans an exclusion from gross income for employer payments (see H.R. 5923), H2852 [29AP]

———allow taxpayers to make contributions to the Federal Government on their income tax returns (see H.R. 5783), H2265 [14AP]

———exclude from gross income gain from the conversion of property by reason of eminent domain (see H.R. 6348), H6177 [26JN]

———extend relief from the alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 5031), H348 [17JA]

———provide a credit dependent on enactment of State qualified scholarship tax credits and allowed against Federal income tax for charitable contributions to certain education investment organizations (see H.R. 2706), H7307 [29JY]

———provide a credit for certain home purchases (see H.R. 5974), H3108 [6MY]

———provide a refundable credit against income tax to help individuals with high energy costs (see H.R. 6648), H7307 [29JY]

———provide permanent incentives for economic growth (see H.R. 5109), H455 [23JA]

———reduce corporate marginal income tax rates (see H.R. 4995), H390 [22JA]

———regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce (see H.R. 5267), H2151 [9AP]

———repeal withholding of income and Social Security taxes (see H.R. 5175), H555 [29JA]

———temporarily suspend excise tax on highway motor fuels (see H.R. 5995), H3778 [13MY]

———treat automatic fire sprinkler systems as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1742), H7955 [9SE]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 5793), H7956 [9SE]

Terrorism: anniversary of bombing of Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 1421), H8050 [11SE]

Texas: tribute to wine and winegrape industry (see H. Con. Res. 216), H2659 [23AP]

Thailand: anniversary of relations with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 290), H871 [12FE]

Tobacco products: reduce youth usage of tobacco products and enhance State efforts to eliminate retail sales of tobacco products to minors (see H.R. 5513), H6728 [17JY]

U.N.: condemn efforts of Human Rights Committee and Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women to pressure Ireland to reduce or eliminate constitutionally established abortion restrictions (see H. Res. 1482), H10331 [28SE]

———condemn glorification of terrorism and the continuing anti-Israel and anti-Semitic rhetoric (see H. Res. 939), H456 [23JA]

———encourage procedural actions necessary to amend the Charter of the U.N. to establish India as a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council (see H. Res. 638), H1889 [1AP]

———promote transparency, accountability, and reform (see H.R. 2712), H390 [22JA]

———support the U.N. African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) and call upon member States and the international community to contribute resources necessary to ensure its success (see H. Res. 1351), H7059 [23JY]

U.S. Housing Act: reform rental assistance program under section 8 (see H.R. 5490), H1974 [2AP]

United Arab Emirates: restrict nuclear cooperation (see H.R. 7316), H10867 [9DE]

United Service Organizations: recognize contribution to morale and welfare of our servicemen and women and their families (see H.J. Res. 50), H5730 [19JN]

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 332), H2854 [29AP]

Venezuela: condemn actions and statements of President Hugo Chavez supporting terrorism and terrorists organizations (see H. Res. 965), H813 [7FE]

Veterans: honor sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans (see H. Con. Res. 336), H3187 [7MY]

Voting: encourage States to enact laws requiring photo identification to vote in elections (see H. Con. Res. 357), H4976 [4JN]

Workforce Investment Act: make non-union training programs eligible for Federal funding under the ``Green Jobs'' program (see H.R. 6220), H5213 [10JN]

World Glaucoma Day: observance (see H. Res. 981), H1974 [2AP]

World War II: express appreciation for service of Filipino veterans on the anniversary of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's order to put Filipino forces under U.S. command (see H. Res. 1400), H7788 [31JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bulgaria: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1383), H7307 [29JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: acquire a parcel of land adjacent to Beaufort National Cemetery (see H.R. 7318), H10867 [9DE]

———conduct a study on the acquisition of a parcel of land adjacent to Beaufort National Cemetery (see H.R. 7317), H10867 [9DE]

Iraq: support idea that coalition victory is possible (see H. Con. Res. 315), H1538 [11MR]

Taxation: provide a credit for certain home purchases (see H.R. 5565), H1445 [10MR]

Letters

Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act: OSHA Fairness Coalition, H2916 [30AP]

Lists

Industries that could be impacted by combustible dust, H2917 [30AP]

OSHA standards addressing combustible dust, H2917 [30AP]

Obituaries

Ross, Daniel I.: Columbia (SC) State, E695 [23AP]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H459 [28JA], H873 [13FE], H1891 [2AP], H7791 [1AU], H10135 [27SE]

Poems

``All They Ask,'' Albert C. Caswell, E755 [29AP]

``From Out of the Darkness,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1465 [15JY]

Remarks

Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and India Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: approve (H.R. 7081), H10099 [26SE]

Aimar, Allen and Amber: tribute to birth of child, E1789 [15SE]

Air Force: tribute to members killed in 1996 terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers U.S. military housing compound near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (H. Con. Res. 32), H4183 [20MY]

American Citizens Abroad (nonprofit organization): anniversary, E2063 [27SE]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), Senate amendment, H3890 [15MY], H4836 [3JN]

Armed Forces: tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, E755 [29AP]

Army Reserve: anniversary, H2630 [23AP]

Arts and humanities: tribute to conservative members of the film and entertainment industry, E1676 [1AU]

Azerbaijan: anniversary of Soviet attack on citizens of Baku, E35 [17JA]

Berkeley, CA: rescind funds appropriated for certain local entities and transfer such funds to the Marine Corps (H.R. 5222), H627 [7FE]

Bhutan: commemorate participation in the Smithsonian Folklife Festival and commend commitment to conducting parliamentary elections (H. Res. 1307), H7880, H7881 [9SE]

Bhutto, Benazir: condemn assassination and reaffirm U.S. commitment to assist the people of Pakistan in combating terrorist activity and promoting a free and democratic Pakistan (H. Res. 912), H391 [23JA]

Bishop Ralph E. Brower Post Office Building, Jersey City, NJ: designate (H.R. 5506), H6417 [14JY]

Budget: allocation of funds, H1224 [5MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (H. Con. Res. 312), H1892 [2AP], E428 [14MR]

Bulgaria: independence anniversary (H. Res. 1383), H7879 [9SE], H8546 [22SE]

———tribute to Songs of Life International Choral Festival, E1804 [16SE]

Burt, Travis R., and Elizabeth Hatchell: tribute to birth of child, E487 [2AP]

Callahan, Paul and Jenni: tribute to birth of child, E2198 [2OC]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 1338), H7680 [31JY]

Colombia: congratulate on successful rescue mission that freed 15 hostages held by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), H6346 [10JY]

Cuba: human rights violations, H1035 [26FE]

Cuba Solidarity Day: observance, E1007 [21MY]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H8585 [23SE]

Dept. of Defense: making emergency supplemental appropriations, E857 [8MY]

———tribute to Copper-Base Casting Technology Program, E842 [7MY]

Dept. of Labor: issue interim and final occupational safety and health standards regarding worker exposure to combustible dust (H.R. 5522), H2915, H2916, H2917, H2918 [30AP]

Dept. of the Interior: continue stocking fish in certain lakes in the North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (H.R. 3227), H6415 [14JY]

———establish an environmentally sound oil and gas leasing program for exploration, development, and production of resources of the Coastal Plain of Alaska (H.R. 6107), H4879 [4JN]

District of Columbia: anniversary of Ben's Chili Bowl, E1651 [1AU]

Economy: authorize financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers (H.R. 7321), H10930 [10DE]

———proposed Government bailout of financial institutions, H9872 [25SE], H10302 [28SE], H10647 [2OC], H10701 [3OC], E2187 [30SE]

———provide stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits (H.R. 5140), H459 [28JA]

Foreign countries: report on congressional delegation trip to Iraq and Afghanistan, H1344 [6MR]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (H.R. 3773), H873 [13FE], H1421 [10MR], H1828 [1AP], H3409 [13MY], H4979 [5JN]

———modernize and streamline (S. 2248), H483 [29JA]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, H7172 [29JY]

Heritage Foundation: anniversary, E2208 [2OC]

Higher Education Act: amend and extend (H.R. 4137), H651 [7FE]

———expand teacher loan forgiveness provisions to include speech-language pathologists, H651 [7FE]

Housing: reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, H10135 [27SE]

India: parliamentary confidence vote relative to U.S.-India nuclear agreement, H6828 [23JY]

Iran: nuclear weapons proliferation, H6180 [8JY]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H1344 [6MR], H6012 [25JN], E1838 [18SE]

———congressional testimony of David H. Petraeus and Ryan C. Crocker relative to assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H2018 [8AP], H2209 [10AP]

———support idea that coalition victory is possible (H. Con. Res. 315), H1450 [11MR]

John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System: clarify boundaries of Clam Pass Unit FL-64P (H.R. 1714), H6415 [14JY]

Journal: question of approval, H5872 [24JN], H8021 [11SE]

Kaplan, Andrew and Danleigh: tribute to birth of twins, E1597, E1615 [30JY]

Lantos, Tom: tribute (H. Res. 975), H861 [12FE]

Mental health: require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), Senate amendments, H10647 [2OC], H10701 [3OC]

Mining and mineral resources: establish improved mandatory standards to protect miners during emergencies (H.R. 2768), H50, H67, H69 [16JA]

Minnie Cox Post Office Building, Indianola, MS: designate (H.R. 4010), H6418 [14JY]

National Advocacy Center: funding (H.R. 6083), H7233 [29JY]

National Association of Realtors: anniversary, H4283 [20MY]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 299), E1524 [22JY]

National Day of the Cowboy: designate (H. Res. 984), H6416 [14JY]

National Sea Grant College Program Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 5618), H6414 [14JY]

Nuclear Suppliers Group (organization): implementation of agreement for peaceful civilian nuclear cooperation with India, H7863 [9SE]

Nuclear weapons: commend nonproliferation efforts of certain foreign countries, H6180 [8JY]

Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions, H6235 [9JY], H6478 [15JY], H6580 [16JY]

Peace Corps: anniversary, E258 [27FE]

Petroleum: dependence on foreign sources, H6679 [17JY]

———gasoline price levels, H2494 [22AP], H3058 [6MY], H4823 [22MY], H4879 [4JN], H5219 [11JN], H5734 [20JN], H5872 [24JN]

Philips, Sunny and Jay: tribute to birth of child, E1691 [1AU]

Pope Benedict XVI: U.S. visit, H2246 [14AP]

Power resources: national energy policy, H3058 [6MY], H4823 [22MY], H5219 [11JN], H5584 [19JN], H5734 [20JN], H5801 [23JN], H5872 [24JN], H6580 [16JY], H6679 [17JY], H7791 [1AU], H9978 [26SE], E1300 [20JN], E1660 [1AU]

———promote alternative and renewable fuels, domestic energy production, conservation, and efficiency, and increase energy independence (H.R. 6566), E1628 [31JY]

———reduce oil dependency, expand access to Federal resources, revise relationship between energy industry and consumers, end tax subsidies, and facilitate energy efficiency (H.R. 6899), H8141 [16SE], H8401 [18SE]

Serbia: congratulate Boris Tadic on re-election as President, H820 [12FE]

Severus Worldwide (organization): tribute to Operation Iraqi Healing project, E774 [30AP]

South Carolina: observance of Poppy Week, E1059 [23MY]

———tribute to Army National Guard 218th Brigade Combat Team, H2831 [29AP]

———tribute to teachers receiving National Board for Professional Teaching Standards' National Board Certification, H10870 [10DE]

Special Olympics: anniversary (H. Res. 1279), H7342 [30JY]

Stanishev, Sergei: U.S. visit, H5416 [17JN]

Taxation: extend bonus depreciation for certain machinery and equipment purchases, H459 [28JA]

———provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 3997), Senate amendment, E2187 [30SE]

———provide incentives for production of renewable energy and energy conservation (H.R. 5351), H1078 [27FE]

———rates, H1892 [2AP]

Taylor, Heath P. and Julie Hartley: tribute to birth of child, E869 [8MY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (H. Res. 1420), E1770 [11SE]

———tribute to members of Armed Forces, intelligence services, and first responders for role in war on terrorism, H8023 [11SE]

Troops Need You (organization): tribute, E880 [8MY]

Vets for Freedom (organization): tribute, H2018 [8AP]

Votes: position on missed, H2113 [9AP]

Tributes

Berlusconi, Silvio, H2453 [17AP]

Bold, Ravdan, H374 [22JA]

Buckles, Frank W., E2090 [27SE]

Buckley, William F., Jr., E268 [28FE]

Dodds, Peggy, E388 [13MR]

Futch, Jefferson D., III, E1246 [17JN]

Gonda, Louis, E546 [8AP]

Hawk, Nancy Dinwiddie, E2331 [20NO]

Hill, Shawn F., E34 [17JA]

Jackson, Robin H., E1876 [24SE]

Koon, George W., H4326 [21MY]

Lantos, Tom, E1465 [15JY]

Leimbach, David L., E1151 [5JN]

Lorick, Kori, H7791 [1AU], E1682 [1AU]

McDaniel, Amber, H27 [16JA]

McNair, F. Nick, Jr., E380 [12MR]

Parker, Marshall, E2318 [20NO]

Pastides, Harold, H6411 [14JY]

Phillips, E.D., E546 [8AP]

Raju, Gopal, E985 [21MY]

Ross, Daniel I., E695 [23AP]

Salmond, Alex, H1994 [3AP]

Shah, Chirag, H7791 [1AU], E1682 [1AU]

Snow, Tony, E1479 [16JY]

Wilson, Michael M., H2246 [14AP]