WOLF, FRANK R. (a Representative from Virginia)

Addresses

FBI Anniversary Commemoration: Robert Mueller, FBI Director, E1566 [25JY]

Rising Above the Gathering Storm—Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future: by, E865-E867 [8MY]

Articles and editorials

China Blocks U.S. Legislators' Meeting, Jim Yardley, New York (NY) Times, E1476 [16JY]

Commentary—Manufacturers Know All About Economic Collapse, Richard McCormack, Manufacturing and Technology News (publication), E2227 [3OC]

Escaping the Budget Impasse, Robert J. Samuelson, Washington (DC) Post, H1595 [12MR]

L.B. Doggett Jr.; Parking Tycoon, Civic Leader, Adam Bernstein, Washington (DC) Post, E1809 [16SE]

Real China and the Olympics, Hu Jia and Teng Biao, Washington (DC) Post, E539 [8AP]

Touching the `Face of Grace'—Do We Have the Ability, or Desire, To See Our Soldiers in the Same Way, Mitchell L. Hubbard, E1807 [16SE]

U.S. Lawmakers Decry Olympics After Dissidents Blocked, Christopher Buckley, Washington (DC) Post, E1475 [16JY]

United States' Triple-A Credit Rating `Under Threat', Francesco Guerrera, Aline van Duyn, and Daniel Pimlott, Financial Times (British publication), H1399 [6MR], H1596 [12MR]

Who Will Have the Courage To Save Zimbabwe?, Robert I. Rotberg, Boston (MA) Globe, H6150 [26JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abingdon, VA: anniversary of Barter Theatre (see H. Con. Res. 416), H8275 [16SE]

Air Force Space Command: anniversary (see H. Res. 906), H6178 [26JN]

Alaska: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 127), H871 [12FE]

American Battlefield Protection Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2933), H3109 [6MY]

American Cybersecurity Commission: establish (see H.R. 7007), H9083 [23SE]

American Red Cross: commend emergency communications services provided to military servicemembers and their families (see H. Res. 937), H2267 [14AP]

Apple Crunch: support goals and ideals of healthy food choice event (see H. Res. 1143), H4976 [4JN]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for war on terror, international affairs, and national defense matters (see H.R. 6026), H3776 [13MY]

Armed Forces: authorize extended benefits for autistic dependents of certain retirees (see H.R. 6930), H8478 [18SE]

———delay any presumption of death in connection with the kidnapping in Iraq or Afghanistan of a retired member to ensure the continued payment of the member's retired pay (see H.R. 6140), H5215 [10JN]

———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]

———establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 5740), H4061 [15MY]

———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), H5581 [18JN]

———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), H5111 [9JN]

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

Armed Forces Day: observance (see H. Res. 1122), H2761 [24AP]

Army: tribute to 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), known as the Screaming Eagles (see H. Res. 1080), H2071 [8AP]

Bankruptcy: exempt from means testing certain National Guard and Reserve members (see H.R. 4044), H558 [29JA]

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]

Borderline Personality Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1005), H1342 [5MR]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: address continuing effects of the genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes (see H. Res. 679), H10845 [19NO]

Boy Scouts: express condolences to victims and those affected by tornado at Boy Scout camp in Iowa and gratitude to law enforcement and emergency responders conducting rescue operations (see H. Res. 1283), H5730 [19JN]

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

Brooke, Edward W., III: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1000), H871 [12FE]

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

Bulgaria: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1383), H7790 [31JY]

Burma: condemn undemocratic constitution and scheduled referendum (see H. Con. Res. 317), H2443 [16AP]

———express sympathy and pledge support to victims of cyclone (see H. Res. 1181), H3778 [13MY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 93), H5581 [18JN]

Business and industry: ensure that an employer may require employees to speak English while engaged in work (see H.R. 4464), H25 [15JA]

———establish congressional review of Presidential decisions on ITC recommendations for relief for businesses jeopardized by a surge of Chinese imports (see H.R. 5960), H3404 [8MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (see H. Con. Res. 309), H1220 [4MR]

———authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (see H. Con. Res. 311), H1417 [6MR]

———authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (see H. Con. Res. 308), H1220 [4MR]

Capitol Police: tribute (see H. Res. 645), H6578 [15JY]

Children and youth: require schools and libraries that receive discounted Internet access services to educate minors about safe online behavior (see H.R. 6145), H8477 [18SE]

China, People's Republic of: call for end to human rights abuses of citizens, cease repression of Tibetan and Uyghur people, and end support for Governments of Sudan and Burma (see H. Res. 1370), H7309 [29JY]

———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), H872 [12FE]

———condemn violence against Tibetan protesters and use of Internet censorship and surveillance, urge compliance with criminal law, and provide information and access to all persons detained (see H. Res. 1075), H2011 [3AP]

———make proper disclosures with the SEC regarding the selective default status of certain bonds (see H. Res. 1179), H7790 [31JY]

Christian Science Monitor: anniversary (see H. Res. 1481), H9084 [23SE]

Coal miners: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 285), H557 [29JA]

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

Committee on Earmark Reform (Joint, Select): establish (H. Con. Res. 263), consideration (see H. Res. 967), H813 [7FE]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: condemn violence in eastern region and recognize threat such violence poses to the overall peace of the Great Lakes region (see H. Res. 795), H3404 [8MY]

Congress: condition adjournment on enactment of comprehensive energy legislation (see H. Con. Res. 417), H9975 [25SE]

Congresswoman Jo Ann S. Davis Post Office, Gloucester, VA: designate (see H.R. 5489), H1073 [26FE]

Corporal Bradley T. Arms Post Office Building, Charlottesville, VA: designate (see H.R. 5631), H1701 [13MR]

Courts: create a Federal cause of action to determine if defamation exists under U.S. law when defamation actions are brought in foreign courts against U.S. persons based on publications or speech in the U.S. (see H.R. 5814), H5408 [12JN]

Dept. of Defense: develop a comprehensive strategy to increase the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault and rape cases in the military (see H. Con. Res. 397), H8478 [18SE]

Dept. of HHS: establish a Multiple Sclerosis National Surveillance System (see H.R. 5874), H4151 [19MY]

———implement a National Neurotechnology Initiative (see H.R. 5989), H5408 [12JN]

———provide services for birthparents who have placed a child for adoption (see H.R. 5640), H2554 [22AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct a survey to determine the level of compliance with national consensus standards and any barriers to achieving compliance with such standards (see H.R. 5686), H2225 [10AP]

Dept. of Justice: provide grants for organizations to find missing adults (see H.R. 423), H6177 [26JN]

———reauthorize the Missing Alzheimer's Disease Patient Alert Program (see H.R. 6503), H7629 [30JY]

Dept. of State: encourage cooperation with Pakistan to secure and return to the U.S. all American children being educated in madrassas in Pakistan (see H. Res. 1336), H7790 [31JY]

Dept. of the Interior: develop a cadastre of Federal real property to assist with land management, conservation, and development and identify land that no longer needs to be federally owned (see H.R. 5532), H1974 [2AP]

———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), H6343 [9JY]

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]

———require forgiveness of certain debts of veterans who die from service-connected disabilities incurred on active duty in a combat zone (see H.R. 5148), H814 [7FE]

Disabled: increase the level of earnings under which no individual who is blind is determined to have demonstrated an ability to engage in substantial gainful activity for purposes of determining disability (see H.R. 3834), H814 [7FE]

———protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident (see H.R. 3995), H6230 [8JY]

———tribute to Hadley School for the Blind (see H. Res. 875), H350 [17JA]

Diseases: establish a National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry and authorize research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases (see H.R. 6884), H8397 [17SE]

———expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 6567), H7854 [8SE]

———improve support and services for individuals with autism and their families (see H.R. 1881), H349 [17JA]

———increase housing, awareness, and navigation demonstration services (HANDS) for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 6282), H6577 [15JY]

———issue semipostal stamp to support Alzheimer's disease research (see H. Res. 543), H943 [13FE]

———provide for research with respect to various forms of muscular dystrophy (see H.R. 5265), H1221 [4MR]

———support international health and education grant programs related to autism spectrum disorders (see H. Res. 1472), H8577 [22SE]

Education: recognize roles and contributions of teachers to building and enhancing civic, cultural, and economic well being (see H. Res. 1130), H2552 [22AP]

———tribute to Catholic schools (see H. Res. 916), H390 [22JA]

FDA: reverse policy eliminating access to medication containing estriol (see H. Con. Res. 342), H6826 [22JY]

Federal employees: provide lump-sum payments to certain employees who retire with a substantial amount of unused sick leave (see H.R. 5573), H1445 [10MR]

Financial institutions: increase amount of deposits insured under the Federal deposit insurance system (see H.R. 7235), H10642 [29SE]

Foreign aid: modernize foreign assistance strategy to promote national and global security, democracy, and economic opportunity (see H. Res. 1268), H5328 [11JN]

———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), H3020 [1MY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (see H.R. 5440), H1074 [26FE]

Foreign trade: prohibit importation of plastinated human remains (see H.R. 5677), H1972 [2AP]

Four Immortal Chaplains Day: designate (see H. Res. 1319), H6473 [14JY]

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

Germany: anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass (see H. Res. 1435), H8277 [16SE]

Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 6404), H6175 [26JN]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see H. Res. 1358), H6733 [21JY]

Hazardous substances: require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see H.R. 4936), H480 [28JA]

Health: establish a health and education grant program related to autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 5446), H993 [14FE]

———establish nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed to offer a choice of private health plans and make health coverage more affordable, predictable, and accessible (see H.R. 6210), H5329 [11JN]

———require group and individual insurer coverage of individuals participating in approved cancer clinical trials (see H.R. 2676), H2658 [23AP]

———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), H1446 [10MR]

———understand and comprehensively address oral health problems associated with methamphetamine use (see H.R. 3186), H5044 [5JN]

House of Representatives: establish the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (see H. Res. 1451), H8396 [17SE]

Human rights: express concern relative to human rights crisis of Laotian and Hmong people in Laos and Thailand (see H. Res. 1273), H5407 [12JN]

Immigration: extend termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical limitations for temporary workers (see H.R. 1843), H2760 [24AP]

———withhold financial aid from countries that deny or unreasonably delay acceptance of their nationals who have been ordered removed from the U.S. and prohibit issuance of visas to their nationals (see H.R. 5761), H3777 [13MY]

India: condemn recent religious violence and call to stop the violence and address its root causes (see H. Con. Res. 434), H10131 [26SE]

International Religious Freedom Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1140), H2658 [23AP]

Investments: regulate over-the-counter trading of energy derivatives (see H.R. 594), H1702 [13MR]

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

Iraq: express concern for plight of ethno-religious minorities and urge commitment of resources to address humanitarian crisis of refugees and internally displaced persons (see H. Res. 1467), H8477 [18SE]

———request dedication of $1 billion in surplus oil revenues to address needs of Iraqi refugees and internally displaced persons (see H. Res. 1205), H4060 [15MY]

Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2554 [22AP]

James Madison University: anniversary (see H. Res. 1051), H1771 [14MR]

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

Kenya: call for a peaceful resolution to current electoral crisis (see H. Con. Res. 283), H623 [6FE]

Latvia: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1405), H8398 [17SE]

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), H3885 [14MY]

Law enforcement officers: issue commemorative postage stamp for officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 356), H6090 [25JN]

Lloyd, Earl: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 286), H557 [29JA]

Medicaid: require States to provide hair prostheses for individuals diagnosed with alopecia areata (see H.R. 5936), H6343 [9JY]

Medicare: delay phase out of the hospice budget neutrality adjustment factor (see H.R. 6873), H8397 [17SE]

———improve access of beneficiaries to immune globulins (see H.R. 2914), H25 [15JA]

———provide coverage for cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation services (see H.R. 552), H1221 [4MR]

National Apple Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1143), H4976 [4JN]

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1191), H6090 [25JN]

National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1106), H3021 [1MY]

National Better Hearing and Speech Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 352), H9085 [23SE]

National Brain Tumor Awareness Month: establish (see H. Res. 1124), H2659 [23AP]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1296), H6473 [14JY]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 299), H2854 [29AP]

National Dysphagia Awareness Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 195), H1074 [26FE]

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

National Hidradenitis Suppurativa Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1037), H3404 [8MY]

National Internet Safety Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1260), H5214 [10JN]

National Military Appreciation Month: support goals and objectives (see H. Con. Res. 334), H2759 [24AP]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 671), H7166 [24JY]

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

National Prader-Willi Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1386), H8050 [11SE]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 672), H5045 [5JN]

National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1375), H9086 [23SE]

National Year of the Bible: observance (see H. Con. Res. 284), H7956 [9SE]

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

Outer Continental Shelf: provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources (see H.R. 6108), H6825 [22JY]

Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H872 [12FE]

———condemn use of television programming by Hamas to indoctrinate hatred, violence, and anti-Semitism toward Israel in young Palestinian children (see H. Res. 1069), H2554 [22AP]

Passports: provide for the security of U.S. passports (see H.R. 5752), H4975 [4JN]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H2151 [9AP]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1132), H2855 [29AP]

Pensions: allow employees of a commercial passenger airline carrier who receive payments in a bankruptcy proceeding to roll over such payments into an individual retirement plan (see H.R. 4061), H814 [7FE]

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

Petraeus, David H.: tribute (see H. Res. 1427), H8398 [17SE]

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

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

———promote research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technologies through a system of grants and prizes on the scale of the Manhattan Project (see H.R. 6260), H6407 [10JY]

———provide a comprehensive plan for greater energy independence (see H.R. 6709), H7809 [1AU]

———secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission (see H.R. 3089), H3404 [8MY]

Prevent Blindness America (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 848), H350 [17JA]

Private First Class David H. Sharrett II Post Office Building, Oakton, VA: designate (see H.R. 5483), H1446 [10MR]

Project HOPE (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1484), H9085 [23SE]

Public lands: protect right of individuals to carry firearms in units of the National Park System and National Wildlife Refuges and require hunting activities be a land use in all management plans (see H.R. 5646), H6342 [9JY]

Pulaski, Casimir: confer honorary citizenship (see H.J. Res. 39), H4975 [4JN]

Rappahannock River: designate portion as John W. Warner Rapids (see H.R. 7031), H9084 [23SE]

Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 5235), H4061 [15MY]

Roosevelt, Theodore: tribute (see H. Res. 1352), H7059 [23JY]

Saudi Arabia: disapprove issuance of a letter of offer relative to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to Saudi Arabia (see H.J. Res. 76), H814 [7FE]

———restrict nuclear cooperation (see H.R. 6298), H5865 [23JN]

Ships and vessels: recognize role played by Landing Ship Tanks (LST) in conflicts since World War II and the Navy and Coast Guard veterans who served on such ships (see H. Res. 1316), H6473 [14JY]

Social Security: extend moratorium on implementation of a rule on Federal-State financial partnership under Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program and finalization of graduate medical education rule (see H.R. 3533), H295 [16JA]

Solid waste: limit receipt of out-of-State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 6166), H4831 [22MY]

Stan Lundine Post Office Building, Jamestown, NY: designate (see H.R. 6226), H5214 [10JN]

Sudan: call for a comprehensive strategy to address the crisis in Darfur and condemn the ongoing assaults and obstruction by the Khartoum regime (see H. Con. Res. 423), H9084 [23SE]

———codify existing sanctions until certain conditions relative to a just and lasting peace are met (see H.R. 6416), H6175 [26JN]

———condemn ongoing sales of arms to belligerents and call for the cessation of such sales and expansion of U.N. embargo on arms sales to Sudan (see H. Res. 1462), H9086 [23SE]

———urge international community to provide the U.N.-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur region with tactical and utility helicopters (see H. Res. 1245), H5044 [5JN]

Surveyors: recognize contribution to society (see H. Con. Res. 223), H9085 [23SE]

Taxation: expand workplace health incentives by equalizing the tax consequences of employee athletic facility use (see H.R. 1748), H5044 [5JN]

———increase standard mileage rate for charitable purposes to equal the rate for business purposes (see H.R. 2020), H7165 [24JY]

———provide a credit to individuals who enter into agreements to protect the habitats of endangered and threatened species (see H.R. 1422), H8578 [22SE]

———provide for the limited continuation of clean energy production incentives and incentives to improve energy efficiency (see H.R. 5984), H5730 [19JN]

———treat automatic fire sprinkler systems as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1742), H813 [7FE]

Terrorism: anniversary of bombing of Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 1421), H8478 [18SE]

U.N.: promote transparency, accountability, and reform (see H.R. 2712), H5111 [9JN]

———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]

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

University of Mary Washington: anniversary (see H. Res. 1387), H7307 [29JY]

Vietnam: condemn detention of Nguyen Quoc Quan and remove permanent normal trade relations status pending his release (see H. Res. 1048), H2267 [14AP]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (see H.R. 1172), H3019 [1MY]

Virginia: authorize to petition for authorization to conduct natural gas and/or crude oil exploration and extraction activities in any area that is a certain distance beyond the coastal zone (see H.R. 6781), H7806 [1AU]

———express sympathy and support to citizens of Suffolk, Brunswick, and Colonial Heights for damage caused by tornadoes (see H. Res. 1178), H3186 [7MY]

Water Resources Development Act: modify the Chesapeake Bay environmental restoration and protection program by expanding the Corps of Engineers' role in cleanup (see H.R. 6550), H6726 [17JY]

White House Conference on Food and Nutrition: convene (see H.R. 6127), H5797 [20JN]

World Glaucoma Day: observance (see H. Res. 981), H1222 [4MR]

World Refugee Day: observance (see H. Res. 1290), H5797 [20JN]

Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1801), H8397 [17SE]

Zimbabwe: commend efforts of those who sought to block an international arms transfer relative to campaign of violence and intimidation against political opposition members (see H. Res. 1270), H5407 [12JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Africa: develop strategy to protect civilians, facilitate humanitarian operations, reduce violence, and move toward sustainable peace in regions of Chad, Central African Republic, and Sudan (see H. Res. 1011), H1183 [28FE]

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), H6009 [24JN]

House of Representatives: ensure that all Members, committees, and offices are alerted of the dangers of electronic attacks on computers and information systems used in carrying out their official duties (see H. Res. 1263), H5328 [11JN]

Letters

Current U.S. fiscal situation: David M. Walker, GAO, H1596 [12MR]

Securing America's Future Economy (SAFE) Commission Act: by, E2319 [20NO]

Obituaries

Doggett, Leonard B., Jr. (Bud): Washington (DC) Post, E1809 [16SE]

Norman Longfellow Smith, 83; CIA Official, Patricia Sullivan, Washington (DC) Post, E1193 [11JN]

Robert O. Collins, 75; UC Scholar's Bin Laden Book Was Withdrawn by Publisher, Jocelyn Y. Stewart, Los Angeles (CA) Times, E781 [30AP]

Programs

Ben Dutton—Keeper of the Flame, E983 [21MY]

Remarks

Africa: develop strategy to protect civilians, facilitate humanitarian operations, reduce violence, and move toward sustainable peace in regions of Chad, Central African Republic, and Sudan (H. Res. 1011), H3027 [5MY]

Amtrak: reauthorize (H.R. 6003), H5253 [11JN]

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, H3939 [15MY]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, E718 [24AP]

Belle Grove, Inc.: tribute to campaign to purchase land adjacent to Belle Grove Plantation, E2360 [10DE]

Budget: deficit, H2212 [10AP]

———establish a national bipartisan commission on budget spending and tax policies, H1226 [5MR], H3939 [15MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (H. Con. Res. 312), H1595 [12MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (S. Con. Res. 70), conference report, H4998 [5JN]

China, People's Republic of: call for end to human rights abuses of citizens, cease repression of Tibetan and Uyghur people, and end support for Governments of Sudan and Burma (H. Res. 1370), H7346, H7347 [30JY]

———end crackdown in Tibet and enter dialogue with the Dalai Lama to negotiate solution respecting distinctive Tibetan language, culture, religious identity, and fundamental freedoms (H. Res. 1077), E559 [9AP]

———human rights violations, E539 [8AP], E2362-E2364 [10DE]

———report on congressional delegation trip, E1475 [16JY]

Civil War—U.S.: anniversary, E1744 [9SE]

Committee on Earmark Reform (Joint, Select): establish (H. Con. Res. 263), H636 [7FE], H977, H980 [14FE]

Compact of Free Association: amend (S. 2739), H2809 [29AP], E728 [24AP]

Computers: promote freedom of expression on the Internet and protect U.S. businesses from coercion by foreign entities to participate in repression of such freedom (H.R. 275), H7347 [30JY]

Congresswoman Jo Ann S. Davis Post Office, Gloucester, VA: designate (H.R. 5489), H2083 [9AP]

Dept. of Defense: anniversary of Army Family Action Plan, E1742 [9SE]

Depts. of the Interior and Energy, and Forest Service: authorize certain programs (S. 2739), H2809 [29AP], E728 [24AP]

Dutton, Benjamin B., Jr.: Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival ``Keeper of the Flame'' honoree, E983 [21MY]

Economy: invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 2272), conference report, E865 [8MY]

———proposed Government bailout of financial institutions, H10785 [3OC]

Education: develop a broad pool of citizens who are functionally literate in science, mathematics, and technology and a national science education policy (H. Con. Res. 366), E1150 [5JN]

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 (H. Res. 1303), E1325 [24JN]

Executive departments: require agencies that serve food on their premises to donate excess food to nonprofit organizations to assist in battling hunger (S. 2420), H4852 [3JN]

FBI: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 396), E1565 [25JY]

Federal employees: ensure that at least two-thirds of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave (H.R. 5781), H5599 [19JN]

———improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing telework program that allows employees to telework at least 20 percent of hours worked in every 2 administrative workweeks (H.R. 4106), H4851 [3JN]

Higher Education Act: amend and extend (H.R. 4137), consideration (H. Res. 956), H636 [7FE]

House of Representatives: ensure that all Members, committees, and offices are alerted of the dangers of electronic attacks on computers and information systems used in carrying out their official duties (H. Res. 1263), H5280, H5281, H5283, H5286 [11JN]

———establish the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (H. Res. 1451), H8640 [23SE]

———reform earmark process, H977, H980 [14FE]

Iran: condemn arrest and detention of members of the Baha'i leadership, E1009 [21MY]

———condemn persecution of Baha'is (H. Res. 1008), H7352 [30JY]

Iraq: anniversary of chemical weapons attack against Kurds at Halabja, E391 [13MR]

Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area: establish, H2809 [29AP]

Leesburg, VA: anniversary, E1275 [19JN]

Medicaid: provide additional funds for the Qualifying Individual (QI) program (S. 3560), H10172 [27SE]

Mental health: require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), Senate amendments, H10785 [3OC]

Northern Mariana Islands: further implement Act approving covenant (S. 2739), H2809 [29AP], E728 [24AP]

Olympic games: prohibit Federal officials and employees from attending the 2008 Summer Games opening ceremonies due to human rights violations by and certain international policies of China, H3112 [7MY], H3939 [15MY]

———prohibit Federal officials and employees from attending the 2008 Summer Games opening ceremonies due to human rights violations by and certain international policies of China (H.R. 5668), E595 [14AP]

———urge President Bush to use 2008 Summer Games as a means to address the People's Republic of China human rights violations, H6547 [15JY]

Securing America's Future Economy (SAFE) Commission: establish (H.R. 3654), H1399 [6MR], H1595 [12MR], H1706 [14MR], H1829 [1AP], H1976 [3AP], H2075 [9AP], H2212 [10AP], H4998 [5JN], H6237 [9JY], H10787 [3OC], E615 [15AP], E2319 [20NO], E2368 [10DE]

Sudan: human rights violations, E2362-E2364 [10DE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (H. Res. 1420), H8038 [11SE]

U.N.: 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 (H. Res. 1351), H7350 [30JY]

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 332), H5154 [10JN]

Vietnam: human rights violations, E1286 [19JN]

Votes: position on missed, H5611 [19JN]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: authorize additional Federal contributions for maintaining and improving transit system, H5253 [11JN]

Zimbabwe: condemn postelection violence and call for a peaceful resolution to the current political crisis, H6149 [26JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H5727 [19JN]

Special order: granted, H2219 [10AP], H6470 [14JY], H6574 [15JY], H7953 [9SE], H8015 [10SE], H8122 [15SE], H10957 [10DE]

Tribute, H8642 [23SE]

Statements

Consolidated Natural Resources Act: by, E728 [24AP]

Tributes

Collins, Robert O., E780 [30AP]

Doggett, Leonard B., Jr. (Bud), E1808 [16SE]

Dugulescu, Peter, E23 [16JA]

Haugsdahl, Ron, E1369 [26JN]

Hubbard, Mitchell L., E1807 [16SE]

Kaplan, Rose, E5 [15JA]

Lantos, Tom, E185 [13FE]

Miller, Edward K., E1459 [15JY]

Natsios, Andrew, E6 [15JA]

Park, Judy, E2073 [27SE]

Smith, Norman L., E1193 [11JN]