KUCINICH, DENNIS J. (a Representative from Ohio)
Amendments
Dept. of HUD: make loans to States to acquire foreclosed housing and grants to States for related costs (H.R. 5818), H3173 [7MY]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: modify provisions relative to beach monitoring (H.R. 2537), H2162 [9AP], H2416 [16AP]
Articles and editorials
American Legion Post 738 Marking 60th Anniversary, Kevin Kelley, Westlake (OH) West Life, E564
DFAS Says Hiring To Clear Backlog of Disabled Vets' Benefits Claims, Sabrina Eaton, Cleveland (OH) Plain Dealer, E57
5 Former Secretaries of State Urge Talks With Iran, Associated Press (news service), H10111 [26SE]
Foreclosure Victim, 90, Apparently Shoots Self, Phil Trexler, Akron (OH) Beacon Journal, H10766 [3OC]
U.S. Farmers Using Prison Labor, Christian Science Monitor, H2822 [29AP]
When Giants Fall—Shutdown of One or More U.S. Automakers Could Eliminate up to 3.3 Million U.S. Jobs, Robert E. Scott, Economic Policy Institute (Internet site), H10917 [10DE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: anniversary (see H. Res. 1088), H6408 [10JY]
AMA: recognize contributions of African-American doctors on the occasion of apology to the National Medical Association for racial prejudices and wrongdoings (see H. Con. Res. 403), H7787 [31JY]
Animal Welfare Act: prohibit dog fighting ventures (see H.R. 3219), H25 [15JA]
Animals: conserve global bear populations by prohibiting the importation, exportation, and interstate trade of bear viscera and items or products containing bear viscera (see H.R. 5534), H8578 [22SE]
———prohibit certain conduct relative to the use of horses for human consumption (see H.R. 6598), H7854 [8SE]
———protect farm animals from cruelty and abuse (see H.R. 6202), H7629 [30JY]
Armed Forces: allow active member to terminate or suspend certain service contracts entered into prior to notice of transfer or deployment and penalize violations of interest rate limits (see H.R. 3298), H558 [29JA]
———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), H2854 [29AP]
———guarantee residency of spouses of military personnel (see H.R. 6070), H4060 [15MY]
———minimize use of stop-loss orders to retain members who have completed their contractural obligations and eliminate use of stop-loss orders for members who have served in Iraq or Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1177), H3108 [6MY]
———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), H10132 [26SE]
———mint coins in commemoration of the U.S. Army Infantry and the establishment of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center (see H.R. 3229), H2224 [10AP]
Bankruptcy: amend laws relative to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences (see H.R. 3609), H3109 [6MY]
———improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 3652), H10642 [29SE]
Bob Evans Post Office Building, Gallipolis, OH: designate (see H.R. 6342), H5796 [20JN]
Budget: require that Federal children's programs be separately displayed and analyzed (see H.R. 7229), H10642 [29SE]
Business and industry: establish congressional review of Presidential decisions on ITC recommendations for relief for businesses jeopardized by a surge of Chinese imports (see H.R. 5960), H5045 [5JN]
———require disclosure of payments to foreign governments for the extraction of natural resources and allow shareholders more appropriately to determine associated risks (see H.R. 6066), H10642 [29SE]
———require employers to keep records on non-employees who perform labor or services for remuneration and provide a special penalty for employers who misclassify employees (see H.R. 6111), H4453 [21MY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: call for continuation of congressional staff-led tours (see H. Res. 815), H457 [23JA]
Challenger (space shuttle): anniversary of crash (see H. Res. 943), H479 [28JA]
Chavez, Cesar E.: establish an honorary legal public holiday (see H. Res. 76), H480 [28JA]
Children and youth: ensure that dependent students who take a medically necessary leave of absence do not lose health insurance coverage (see H.R. 2851), H2070 [8AP]
———make grants to carry out activities to prevent teen pregnancy in racial or ethnic minority or immigrant communities (see H.R. 468), H10132 [26SE]
Civil rights: anniversary of the deaths of civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner in Philadelphia, MS (see H. Res. 1293), H5865 [23JN]
———restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights under civil rights statutes (see H.R. 5129), H455 [23JA]
Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans: establish (see H.R. 1185), H4877 [3JN]
Commission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees: establish (see H.R. 1185), H4877 [3JN]
Committee on Financial Bailouts (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 1452), H10133 [26SE]
Community organizers: honor for promoting equality (see H. Res. 1521), H10642 [29SE]
Congress: prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transaction by Members and employees (see H.R. 2341), H10642 [29SE]
Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see H.R. 2596), H8128 [15SE]
Contracts: require the consent of both automobile dealers and consumers to enter into automobile sales and lease contracts with binding arbitration clauses (see H.R. 5312), H812 [7FE]
Convention on Cluster Munitions: encourage U.S. signature (see H.J. Res. 91), H10700 [2OC]
Courts: restore right of habeas corpus for detainees held in the war on terror (see H.R. 2826), H8578 [22SE]
Credit: provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (see H.R. 5244), H6230 [8JY]
Credit cards: impose a cap on interest rates charged on consumer accounts (see H.R. 5988), H3186 [7MY]
Cuba: lift restrictions on gift parcels and humanitarian donations to facilitate hurricane relief efforts (see H.R. 6913), H10642 [29SE]
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park: add sites (see H.R. 4199), H4832 [22MY]
Declaration of Principles for a Long-Term Relationship of Cooperation and Friendship Between Iraq and the U.S.: disapprove any emerging formal agreement unless approved by Congress (see H.R. 5128), H5111 [9JN]
Dept. of Commerce: create an Office of Domestic Product Promotion (see H.R. 6573), H7789 [31JY]
———prescribe regulations to reduce the incidence of vessels colliding with North Atlantic right whales by limiting the speed of vessels (see H.R. 5536), H7789 [31JY]
Dept. of Defense: conduct a demonstration project regarding access to mental health services by members of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 6968), H8476 [18SE]
Dept. of Education: make grants and low-interest loans to local educational agencies for the construction, modernization, or repair of public educational facilities (see H.R. 3021), H3109 [6MY]
Dept. of Energy: suspend acquisition of petroleum for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (see H.R. 6022), H3778 [13MY]
———suspend filling of Strategic Petroleum Reserve for one year or until price of oil drops below a certain level in order to increase supply and reduce costs (see H.R. 5473), H3777 [13MY]
Dept. of HHS: establish a Multiple Sclerosis National Surveillance System (see H.R. 5874), H10642 [29SE]
———require certain standards and enforcement provisions to prevent child abuse and neglect in residential programs (see H.R. 5876), H2657 [23AP]
Dept. of HUD: establish grant programs to encourage energy-efficient economic development and green job training and creation in metropolitan areas and establish Metro Area Green Institute (see H.R. 6815), H10845 [19NO]
Dept. of Justice: acquire data on crimes that manifest evidence of prejudice based on gender (see H.R. 1164), H7808 [1AU]
———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), H3187 [7MY]
———extend authorization of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 6045), H3776 [13MY]
Dept. of Labor: issue interim and final occupational safety and health standards regarding worker exposure to combustible dust (see H.R. 5522), H1539 [11MR]
Dept. of the Treasury: establish a commemorative quarter dollar coin program emblematic of prominent civil rights leaders and important events advancing civil rights (see H.R. 6701), H7809 [1AU]
Dept. of Transportation: establish a Flexibility Incentive Grant Pilot Program to provide incentives to States and counties to establish new sources of revenue for transit projects and services (see H.R. 1606), H10700 [2OC]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: require forgiveness of certain debts of veterans who die from service-connected disabilities incurred on active duty in a combat zone (see H.R. 5155), H3777 [13MY]
Diseases: catalyze change in the care and treatment of diabetes (see H.R. 3544), H2553 [22AP]
———increase Federal commitment to supporting the development of innovative advanced imaging technologies for prostate cancer detection and treatment (see H. Res. 353), H3051 [5MY]
Drugs: target cocaine kingpins and address sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine (see H.R. 4545), H10132 [26SE]
Ecology and environment: reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through creation of a domestic carbon market and international trade measures, and direct revenues to public interests (see H.R. 6316), H5728 [19JN]
———require compliance by defense-related agencies with all environmental laws (see H.R. 3366), H1822 [31MR]
Economy: encourage recipients of rebate checks from the economic stimulus package to invest in renewable energy and energy-efficient products and services (see H. Res. 987), H2225 [10AP]
Education: award grants to prepare individuals for the 21st century workplace and increase global competitiveness (see H.R. 6856), H10828 [3OC]
———ensure continued availability of access to the Federal student loan program for students and families (see H.R. 5715), H2225 [10AP]
———improve early education (see H.R. 3289), H2658 [23AP]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: academic content standards for physical education (see H.R. 3257), H10642 [29SE]
Employment: establish a living wage and a policy providing jobs for everyone in the U.S. and its territories (see H.R. 1050), H2070 [8AP]
Fair Housing Act: commemorate anniversaries of enactment and later enactment of amending legislation (see H. Res. 1095), H2151 [9AP]
Family and Medical Leave Act: eliminate an hours of service requirement for benefits (see H.R. 6029), H3776 [13MY]
FCC: disapprove rule on broadcast media ownership (see H.J. Res. 79), H3187 [7MY]
———implement recommendations relative to low-power FM radio service (see H.R. 2802), H2487 [17AP]
———prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany (see H.R. 6209), H10642 [29SE]
FDA: provide authority to order recalls of contaminated human and pet food, establish a notification system for such contamination, and improve regulation of human and pet food supply (see H.R. 2108), H10642 [29SE]
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 (see H.R. 3799), H1822 [31MR] (see H.R. 5718), H2069 [8AP] (see H.R. 5781), H2265 [14AP]
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: preserve ability to file State product liability lawsuits relative to defective medical devices (see H.R. 6381), H10700 [2OC]
———preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see H.R. 962), H479 [28JA]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: remediate sediment contamination in areas of concern (see H.R. 6460), H7809 [1AU]
Firefighters: assist volunteer fire companies in coping with the precipitous rise in fuel prices (see H.R. 6461), H10642 [29SE]
Foreign policy: express that a Global Marshall Plan holds the potential to demonstrate the commitment of the U.S. to peace and prosperity (see H. Res. 1078), H2761 [24AP]
———support efforts to advance U.S. international diplomacy and engagement in order to restore U.S. credibility abroad (see H. Res. 1410), H7808 [1AU]
Forests: ban clearcutting and logging on certain Federal lands to strengthen protection of native biodiversity (see H.R. 7090), H9973 [25SE]
FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services (see H.R. 2478), H349 [17JA]
Germany: anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass (see H. Res. 1435), H8127 [15SE]
Hazardous substances: express concern over current Federal policy allowing exportation of toxic electronic waste to developing nations and encourage U.S. banning of such activities (see H. Res. 1395), H10643 [29SE]
———phase out use of mercury in manufacture of chlorine and caustic soda (see H.R. 5580), H10828 [3OC]
Health: improve access to emergency medical services through medical liability reform and additional Medicare payments (see H.R. 882), H4975 [4JN]
———improve surveillance and reporting for diseases and conditions (see H.R. 6905), H10700 [2OC]
———permit Federal funding for syringe exchange programs to reduce transmission of bloodborne pathogens, including HIV and viral hepatitis (see H.R. 6680), H7628 [30JY]
Health care facilities: require that agreements to arbitrate nursing home disputes be made after the dispute has arisen (see H.R. 6126), H4829 [22MY]
Higher Education Act: repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 5157), H555 [29JA]
History: mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of the writing of the ``Star Spangled Banner'' and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 2894), H1445 [10MR]
Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 464), H25 [15JA]
House Ethics Commission: establish (see H. Res. 1018), H1619 [12MR]
Housing: allow homeowners of moderate-value homes who are subject to mortgage foreclosure proceedings to remain in their homes as renters (see H.R. 6116), H10642 [29SE]
Human rights: express that the U.S. should become an international human rights leader by ratifying and implementing certain core international conventions (see H. Res. 1169), H3018 [1MY]
Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1691), H7307 [29JY]
Independent Commission on the 2004 Coup d'Etat in the Republic of Haiti: establish (see H.R. 351), H25 [15JA]
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), H10976 [10DE]
Insurance: provide coverage of screening mammography for women over 40 and for women at high risk for breast cancer if diagnostic mammography is covered (see H.R. 2708), H814 [7FE]
Iran: appoint a high-level U.S. representative or special envoy for the purpose of easing tensions and normalizing relations between the U.S. and Iran (see H.R. 5056), H349 [17JA]
———prohibit use of funds by the CIA or Dept. of Defense to provide covert or clandestine assistance for the purpose of overthrowing the Government of Iran (see H.R. 6951), H10132 [26SE]
Iraq: assist refugees and the internally displaced population by increasing directed accountable assistance to these populations and their host countries, increasing border security, and easing resettlement (see H.R. 6496), H10642 [29SE]
———disapprove Agreement Between the U.S. and Iraq on the Withdrawal of U.S. Forces from Iraq and the Organization of Their Activities During Their Temporary Presence in Iraq (see H. Res. 1535), H10975 [10DE]
———provide for recovery and stability (see H.R. 5488), H2356 [15AP]
———require congressional approval to maintain a U.S. military presence and accept the principle of setting a timetable for redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (see H. Res. 1329), H7790 [31JY]
———respect sovereignty, redeploy U.S. Armed Forces if asked, and submit a plan for redeployment of U.S. forces and contractors (see H. Res. 1326), H7790 [31JY]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2554 [22AP]
Johnson, John A. (Jack): pardon posthumously (see H. Con. Res. 214), H6090 [25JN]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 1237), H4974 [4JN]
Latvia: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1405), H7788 [31JY]
Lloyd, Earl: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 286), H557 [29JA]
McConnell, John H.: tribute (see H. Res. 1280), H5481 [17JN]
Medicaid: extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain regulations (see H.R. 5613), H2443 [16AP]
———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see H.R. 3326), H8050 [11SE]
———provide a temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 5268), H6230 [8JY]
———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 1621), H7853 [8SE]
———require State plans to continue to cover non-emergency transportation to medically necessary services (see H.R. 7122), H10700 [2OC]
Medicare: delay phase out of the hospice budget neutrality adjustment factor (see H.R. 6873), H10300 [27SE]
———eliminate disparities in breast cancer treatment through development of a uniform set of treatment performance measures for a quality reporting system and value-based purchasing system (see H.R. 5901), H10828 [3OC]
———impose minimum nurse staffing in participating hospitals (see H.R. 4138), H10642 [29SE]
———improve access to diabetes self-management training by designating certain certified diabetes educators as certified providers for purposes of outpatient diabetes self-management training services (see H.R. 4218), H10700 [2OC]
———phase-out waiting period for coverage of disabled individuals and waive waiting period for people with life-threatening illnesses (see H.R. 154), H10642 [29SE]
———provide comprehensive cancer patient treatment education and conduct research to improve cancer symptom management (see H.R. 5585), H10700 [2OC]
———provide coverage for the shingles vaccine (see H.R. 5877), H2657 [23AP]
Mental health: increase recruitment and retention of school counselors, social workers, and psychologists by low-income local educational agencies (see H.R. 6654), H7627 [30JY]
Middle East: recognize non-governmental organizations working to bring just and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians (see H. Res. 1369), H7166 [24JY]
Migratory Bird Treaty Act: provide penalties and enforcement for intentionally taking protected avian species (see H.R. 4093), H10132 [26SE]
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), H3403 [8MY]
Motor vehicles: determine the maximum feasible fuel economy level achievable for cars and light trucks for a year based on certain gasoline price level projections (see H.R. 6643), H9974 [25SE] (see H.R. 6643), H10642 [29SE]
NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 289), H812 [7FE]
NAFTA: withdrawal (see H. Con. Res. 22), H8019 [10SE]
National Academy of Sciences: evaluate certain Federal regulations for potential harmful impacts on public health and the environment and direct Federal agencies to reverse those harmful impacts (see H.R. 5881), H10700 [2OC]
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 280), H350 [17JA]
National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 299), H4322 [20MY]
National Link Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1046), H1702 [13MR]
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 134), H4061 [15MY]
National New Deal Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 360), H8128 [15SE]
National Nurses Week: recognize (see H. Res. 1086), H2948 [30AP]
National Passport Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1379), H10133 [26SE]
National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 1081), H2016 [4AP]
National Safety Month: designate (see H. Res. 1225), H4878 [3JN]
National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1149), H2855 [29AP]
National Scleroderma Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1232), H4832 [22MY]
National security: establish reasonable procedural protections for the use of national security letters (see H.R. 3189), H7308 [29JY]
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (see H.R. 3543), H1031 [25FE] (see H.R. 6594), H8128 [15SE]
Ohio: tribute to efforts of Ohio Depts. of Mental Health and Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services to address the stigma associated with mental health and substance use disorders (see H.J. Res. 86), H4833 [22MY]
Outer Continental Shelf: prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met (see H.R. 6057), H10700 [2OC]
Postal Service: provide for the protection and integrity of mail (see H.R. 4236), H1032 [25FE]
Power resources: prevent excessive speculation in derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation to those capable of producing or taking delivery of the commodities (see H.R. 6264), H5797 [20JN]
Product safety: ban use of bisphenol A in food and beverage containers (see H.R. 6228), H9974 [25SE]
———provide for infant crib safety (see H.R. 5692), H2010 [3AP]
Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. Res. 1073), H2152 [9AP]
Puerto Rico: provide for NSF and NASA utilization of the Arecibo Observatory (see H.R. 3737), H7808 [1AU]
Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 1377), H7630 [30JY]
Russert, Timothy J., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1275), H5481 [17JN]
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), H24 [15JA]
Seiberling, John F.: tribute (see H. Res. 1470), H8477 [18SE]
Senior citizens: encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the U.S. (see H.R. 6064), H5045 [5JN]
Sgt. Michael M. Kashkoush Post Office Building, Chagrin Falls, OH: designate (see H.R. 5400), H870 [12FE]
Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1453), H8579 [22SE]
Social Security: provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under certain programs (see H.R. 5605), H1700 [13MR]
Social Work Reinvestment Commission: establish (see H.R. 5447), H2854 [29AP]
States: permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles (see H.R. 5560), H1417 [6MR]
Sudan: 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), H10643 [29SE]
Taxation: allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 1524), H10642 [29SE]
———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 1820), H8128 [15SE]
———impose a tax on securities transactions (see H.R. 7125), H10130 [26SE]
———increase child care credit and credit for establishing workplace child care and provide incentives for students to earn child care-related degrees and to work in child care facilities (see H.R. 2021), H10642 [29SE]
———limit deductibility of excessive rates of executive compensation (see H.R. 3876), H10132 [26SE]
———provide a credit to individuals who enter into agreements to protect the habitats of endangered and threatened species (see H.R. 1422), H10642 [29SE]
———provide benefits to individuals who have been wrongfully incarcerated (see H.R. 7021), H10132 [26SE]
Tobacco products: deter smuggling into the U.S. (see H.R. 5689), H2010 [3AP]
Transportation: prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see H.R. 6278), H5481 [17JN]
Treaties and agreements: make bills implementing trade agreements subject to a point of order unless certain conditions are met (see H.R. 6148), H6407 [10JY]
———review existing trade agreements, renegotiate such agreements based on the reviews, set terms for future agreements, and strengthen congressional trade policymaking (see H.R. 6180), H4973 [4JN]
Tubman, Harriet: designate national day of remembrance (see H. Con. Res. 310), H1341 [5MR]
21st Century Civilian Energy Conservation Corps: establish (see H.R. 7050), H10643 [29SE]
U.N.: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 380), H6009 [24JN]
Ukraine: anniversary of the Ukrainian famine-genocide of 1932-1933 (see H. Res. 1314), H7059 [23JY]
Unemployment: provide for emergency unemployment compensation program (see H.R. 4934), H622 [6FE] (see H.R. 6867), H8128 [15SE]
Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 332), H3051 [5MY]
University of Maryland: anniversary of School of Medicine (see H. Res. 870), H6408 [10JY]
Veterans: presume service-connection for diseases associated with exposure to biological, chemical, or other toxic agents as part of Project 112/Shipboard Hazard and Defense (see H.R. 5954), H4322 [20MY]
White House Conference on Children and Youth: convene (see H.R. 5461), H1703 [13MR]
William `Bill' Clay Post Office Building, St. Louis, MO: designate (see H.R. 5395), H1418 [6MR]
Women: reduce maternal mortality (see H. Res. 1022), H3110 [6MY]
Zimbabwe: condemn postelection violence and call for a peaceful resolution to the current political crisis (see H. Res. 1230), H5581 [18JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Agriculture: prohibit open-air cultivation or use of human food or animal feed as host plant and establish tracking system to regulate genetically engineered pharmaceutical and industrial crops (see H.R. 6635), H7306 [29JY]
———protect farmers and ranchers that may be harmed economically by genetically engineered seeds, plants, or animals and ensure fairness in dealings with certain biotech companies (see H.R. 6637), H7306 [29JY]
Bush, President: impeach (see H. Res. 1258), H5192 [10JN] (see H. Res. 1345), H6576 [15JY]
Capital punishment: abolish under Federal law (see H.R. 6875), H8048 [11SE]
Conservation of energy: impose windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas, allow a tax credit for purchases of fuel-efficient passenger vehicles, and provide grants to reduce mass transit fees (see H.R. 6000), H3402 [8MY]
Courts: enhance retirement benefits of administrative law judges (see H.R. 6706), H7785 [31JY]
Food: require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (see H.R. 6636), H7306 [29JY]
FRS: increase quality and public accessibility of research on effects of monetary policy on distribution of wealth and the proportion of newly created monetary resources directed into various sectors of the economy (see H.R. 7260), H10827 [3OC]
Great Lakes: affirm and enforce that exports and diversions of water only be approved in the public interest (see H.R. 6814), H7807 [1AU]
Iraq: prohibit certain activities relative to petroleum resources (see H.R. 6710), H7785 [31JY]
John P. Gallagher Post Office Building, Cleveland, OH: designate (see H.R. 6150), H4830 [22MY]
Medicare: replace the prescription drug benefit with a revised and simplified program for all beneficiaries (see H.R. 6800), H7807 [1AU]
Guestbook entries
Tribute to David J. Donafee: Rockwell family, E316
Letters
Direct States to prioritize allocation of foreclosed housing assistance funds to neighborhoods with high concentrations of vacant properties: Benson F. Roberts, Local Initiatives Support Corp., H3174 [7MY]
———Geoff Anderson and Jennifer Leonard, H3174 [7MY]
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act: Frank S. Alexander, Emory School of Law, H10389 [29SE]
European Ground-Based Mid-Course Defense Agreement ratification: by, E922
Motions
Bush, President: impeach (H. Res. 1258), H5211 [10JN]
———impeach (H. Res. 1345), H6544 [15JY]
Press releases
Dangerous Liaisons—A Battle Plan From the U.N. and the International Financial Institutions To Fight Global Hunger: Anuradha Mittal, Oakland Institute, E759
Farmworkers Reach Settlement in Lawsuit Against Watermelon Grower: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid Press Center (Internet site), H2822 [29AP]
Remarks
Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and India Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: approve (H.R. 7081), H10100 [26SE]
Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 2419), conference report, E953
———continue certain programs (H.R. 6124), H4654
———prohibit open-air cultivation or use of human food or animal feed as host plant and establish tracking system to regulate genetically engineered pharmaceutical and industrial crops (H.R. 6635), E1596
———protect farmers and ranchers that may be harmed economically by genetically engineered seeds, plants, or animals and ensure fairness in dealings with certain biotech companies (H.R. 6637), E1596
Ameriska Domovina (Slovenian-American publication): tribute, E1193
Appropriations: making continuing, E2141
———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, E987
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1197), H3899 [15MY]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 1284), H5618 [19JN]
Armed Forces: prohibit use of funds to continue deployment of U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq beyond a certain date, H5001
Asociacion Mutual Israelita Argentina: anniversary of bombing in Buenos Aires, Argentina (H. Con. Res. 385), H6512
Azerbaijan: independence anniversary, E1109
Bankruptcy: exempt from means testing certain National Guard and Reserve members (S. 3197), H10652 [2OC]
Beachwood, OH: tribute to Congregation Shaarey Tikvah commemoration of anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, E2374
Boy Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (H.R. 5872), E1102
Bronx, NY: tribute to St. Catharine's Academy, E2164
Brown, Ron: Parma, OH, Democratic Party Democrat Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1803
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (H. Con. Res. 312), H1652 [13MR]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (S. Con. Res. 70), conference report, H5001
Bush, President: evaluation of administration, H5872 [24JN]
———impeach (H. Res. 1258), H5088 [9JN], H6384 [10JY]
———impeach (H. Res. 1345), H6477, H6542 [15JY]
Chavez, Cesar E.: establish an honorary legal public holiday (H. Res. 76), E496
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), E1680
———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), E558
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 1338), H7688
Cleveland, OH: anniversary of Italian Cultural Garden, E1415
———anniversary of Society of Donauschwaben, Cleveland chapter, E1783
———anniversary of the El Hasa Temple #28 Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, E1804
———anniversary of UAW Local Union 1050, E1783
———anniversary of West Side Market, E2335
———NASA Glenn Research Center recipient of R&D Magazine R&D 100 Award, E162
———tribute to Cleveland Federal Executive Board, E423
———tribute to Council on American-Islamic Relations, E623
———tribute to Greater Cleveland Bench-Bar Memorial Program, E535
———tribute to opening of Azerbaijan Garden in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens, E843
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association: tribute, E1144
Cleveland Steel Tool Co.: anniversary, E1017
Congressional Progressive Caucus: budget priorities, H1652 [13MR]
Congressional Record: withdrawal of words requested to be taken down, H393 [23JA]
Corporal Bradley T. Arms Post Office Building, Charlottesville, VA: designate (H.R. 5631), H2827 [29AP]
Courts: grant retroactive immunity to telecommunications companies in certain civil actions involving Presidentially authorized surveillance, H1757
Cuyahoga County, OH: tribute to Joint Veterans Commission of Cuyahoga County, E1106
Cuyahoga County Community College: tribute, E1115
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3001), E2148
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 4986), H258, H259 [16JA]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), H4423
———develop effective missile defense technology to protect the U.S. and its allies against Iranian ballistic missiles, H258, H259 [16JA]
———European Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Program funding, H4423
———making emergency supplemental appropriations, H3111 [7MY]
Dept. of Education: make grants and low-interest loans to local educational agencies for the construction, modernization, or repair of public educational facilities (H.R. 3021), H4954 [4JN]
———require local educational agencies receiving Federal funds for modernization, renovation, or repair of public educational facilities to use iron and steel produced in the U.S. for such projects, H4954 [4JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), E2141
———tribute to employees for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation (H. Res. 1038), E578
Dept. of HUD: direct States to prioritize allocation of foreclosed housing assistance funds to neighborhoods with high concentrations of vacant properties, H3174 [7MY]
———make loans to States to acquire foreclosed housing and grants to States for related costs (H.R. 5818), H3174 [7MY]
Dept. of Peace and Nonviolence: establish (H.R. 808), H10689 [2OC], E734
Dept. of the Treasury: require financial institutions receiving assistance under the Troubled Asset Relief Program to report increases in new lending that are attributable to such assistance, H10933 [10DE]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 6599), H7798
Divine Performing Arts (organization): tribute to Chinese New Year Spectacular show, E478
Earth Day Coalition: tribute, E684
Economy: authorize financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers (H.R. 7321), H10917, H10933 [10DE]
———authorize financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers (H.R. 7321), consideration (H. Res. 1534), H10882 [10DE]
———national objectives priority assignments, H4326 [21MY], H10135 [27SE]
———proposed Government bailout of financial institutions, H10302, H10320 [28SE], H10389 [29SE], H10648, H10652, H10653, H10687 [2OC], H10702, H10707, H10766 [3OC]
Education: assist States in establishing a universal prekindergarten program (H.R. 4060), H10689 [2OC]
Fairview Park, OH: anniversary of American Legion Post 738, E564
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), H5604
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: modify provisions relative to beach monitoring (H.R. 2537), H2416 [16AP]
———remediate sediment contamination in areas of concern (H.R. 6460), H8346 [17SE]
Financial institutions: handling of foreclosure crisis, H6553, H6554, H6555 [15JY]
Food: address domestic and international food security crisis, E759
———require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (H.R. 6636), E1596
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (H.R. 3773), Senate amendment, H1690, H1696 [13MR], H1757
———establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (H.R. 6304), H5767 [20JN]
———provide safeguards for communications involving persons inside the U.S., H1757
GSA: reimburse certain jurisdictions for the costs of obtaining paper ballot voting systems for 2008 general elections and for costs incurred in conducting audits or hand counting results (H.R. 5036), H2297
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 676), H3003, H3004 [1MY], H10688 [2OC]
———reduce childhood obesity, E1629
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, E1801
House of Representatives: secret session, unanimous-consent agreement, H1690, H1691, H1696, H1697 [13MR]
Housing: provide needed housing reform, H1652 [13MR]
Human Rights Campaign (organization): tribute, E450
Immigration: settlement between farmworkers and watermelon growers relative to misuse of the H-2A temporary agricultural worker program, H2822 [29AP]
Independence, OH: tribute to West Creek-Cuyahoga River Confluence Restoration Project, E1442
Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H393 [23JA]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2082), veto, E411
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5959), H6606
Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is (H. Res. 1008), E1692
———impose sanctions, provide for State and local government divestment of assets, and identify locations of concern relative to transshipment, reexportation, or diversion of certain sensitive items (H.R. 7112), H10110 [26SE]
———resolve crisis regarding the nuclear program diplomatically, H6012 [25JN]
———U.S. policy, H28 [16JA]
Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H1622 [13MR], H6477 [15JY]
———congressional testimony of David H. Petraeus and Ryan C. Crocker relative to assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H2073 [9AP]
———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces, H1652 [13MR], H2073 [9AP], H3190 [8MY]
———impact of financial costs of war on U.S. domestic priorities, H2952 [1MY]
———prohibit certain activities relative to petroleum resources (H.R. 6710), H7634 [31JY]
———proposal to negotiate no-bid contracts with several western oil companies to service Iraq oil fields, H6092 [26JN]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 322), H2522
John P. Gallagher Post Office Building, Cleveland, OH: designate (H.R. 6150), H5437, H5438 [17JN]
Jones, Stephanie Tubbs: tribute (H. Res. 1415), H7828 [8SE], E1784
King, Martin Luther, Jr.: anniversary of assassination (H. Res. 1061), E493
Law enforcement: authorize security assistance and rule of law enhancement assistance and strengthen civilian institutions for Mexico and Central America (H.R. 6028), E1243
Lebanon: support democratically elected Government and condemn attacks by Hezbollah forces (H. Res. 1194), H4215, H4216, H4217 [20MY]
LIHEAP: funding, H6828 [23JY]
Littleton, CO: anniversary of shooting of students at Columbine High School, E734
Martin, Judy: Cleveland, OH, Joint Elks Beauty and Talent Committee Beauty and Talent Pageant honoree, E1255
Mayors for Peace (organization): tribute to 2020 Vision Campaign, E2333
Medicare: replace the prescription drug benefit with a revised and simplified program for all beneficiaries (H.R. 6800), H10688 [2OC], E1695
Memorial Day Association of Greater Cleveland: tribute, E1117
Mental health: require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), Senate amendments, H10648, H10652, H10653, H10687 [2OC], H10702, H10766 [3OC]
———require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 1525), H10707 [3OC]
Middle East: provide assistance to improve the health and economic conditions in Gaza, E763
Middleburg Heights, OH: anniversary of Salute to the City event, E440
Moss, Otis, Jr.: Cleveland, OH, NAACP Freedom Award recipient, E1196
Nardi, Nick (Sonny): Parma, OH, Democratic Party Democrat of the Year award recipient, E1802
NASA: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 6063), H5380 [12JN]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 6063), Senate amendment, H10194 [27SE]
National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day: designate (H. Res. 892), H2823 [29AP]
National Letter Carriers Appreciation Day: establish (H. Res. 49), H2825, H2826 [29AP]
National Watermelon Month: designate (H. Res. 578), H2821, H2822 [29AP]
Ohio: tribute to Ohio Business Women's Conference and Expo, E950
———tribute to Treadway Creek Trail, E958
———tribute to Whiskey Island, E950
Palestine Children's Relief Fund (organization): tribute, E2253
Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (H. Res. 951), E358
———condemn use of television programming by Hamas to indoctrinate hatred, violence, and anti-Semitism toward Israel in young Palestinian children (H. Res. 1069), H7873
Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament (organization): tribute, E2335
Parliamentary inquiry, H10059, H10073, H10074 [26SE]
Parma, OH: anniversary of St. Paul United Church of Christ, E2255
Perciak, Thomas P.: Cleveland Society of Poles ``Good Joe'' Polish Heritage Award recipient, E476
Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H2532 [22AP], H4158 [20MY], H4326 [21MY]
Polish Constitution Day: observance, E808
Polish Legion of American Veterans: tribute, E1781
Power resources: national energy policy, H4158 [20MY], H7931 [9SE]
Protect America Act: extend (H.R. 5104), H512 [29JA]
Public Service Recognition Week: observance (H. Res. 1073), H2824, H2825 [29AP]
Public works: State and local capital projects funding (H.R. 3400), H10690 [2OC]
Refugees: condemn human rights violations of religious minorities in Middle East, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf and acknowledge impact of Arab-Israeli conflict on Middle East refugee situation (H. Res. 185), H1839
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc.: tribute, E1199
Russert, Timothy J., Jr.: tribute (H. Res. 1275), H5444
SBA: improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 5819), E787
Taxation: provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 3997), Senate amendment, H10389 [29SE]
———provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 3997), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1517), H10320 [28SE]
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (H. Res. 1420), H8035
Tubman, Harriet: designate national day of remembrance (H. Con. Res. 310), H1845
U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification (H.R. 5724), waiver of fast-track authority (H. Res. 1092), H2187
Unemployment: provide for emergency unemployment compensation program (H.R. 6867), H10811 [3OC]
Vietnamese Community in Greater Cleveland, Inc.: anniversary, E174
Virginia Tech University: anniversary of campus shootings, E734
Water pollution: require that States or local governments make the existence of a source of pathogenic contamination available to the public on the Internet within a certain time period, H2416 [16AP]
Westlake, OH: anniversary of St. Paul Lutheran Church, E1297
Remarks in House relative to
Congressional Record: request for words to be taken down, H393 [23JA]
Special order: granted, H6172 [26JN]
Reports
Iran's Nuclear Program: Congressional Research Service, H10110 [26SE]
Statements
Implementation of Safeguards in the Islamic Republic of Iran: Mohamed ElBaradei, International Atomic Energy Agency, H10111 [26SE]
Precis of Understanding Iran: William Polk, H10110 [26SE]
Texts of
H. Res. 1258, President Bush impeachment, H5088-H5107 [9JN], H6384-H6386 [10JY]
Tributes
Arnold, Janis King, E2251
Ashbrook, Richard, E1247
Benson, Dolores (Dee), E173
Bordas, Juana, E948
Brett, Regina, E164
Calabrese, Leonard M., E657
Chapman, Audrey S., E1489
Colegrove, Dan, E165
Cotner, Timothy, E690
Crawford, Sheila Murphy, E164
Dimora, Antonio, E166
Doggett, Robert E., E473
Donafee, David J., E316
Federici, Danny, E898
Feldman, James, E2220
Gallagher, Joan, E160
Gelfand, Eleanor, E815
Gray, Alvin L., E1323
Greene, Stephen, E2372
Hairston, John M., E1450
Hanna, Donald (Ace), E895
Hauser, Ed, E2372
Herman, Richard M., E889
Hightower, Harrison, E471
Hirschberg, Marvin, E1222
Jay, Robin, E949
Jones, Helen K., E1421
Kilbane, John T., E161
Krueger, Glenn W., E1803
Krupansky, Blanche, E835
Lavelle, Robert E., E159
Lazar, George and Ann Marie, E901
Lee, Spike, E444
Lewis, Fannie, E1782
Livingstone, Ken, E1113
Lopez, Javier, E2242
Maldonado, Adrian, E1664
Mangia, Jim, E2154
McDowell, Michael, E427
McKenna, JoAnne, E839
Meissner, Zora M., E47
Metzenbaum, Howard M., E442
Mitchum, Charles J., E624
Mulloy, Stephen, E1492
Newman, Paul, E2146
Nixon, Mary Lou, E1205
Oliverio, Rocco S., Jr., E171
Orozco, Johanna, E2256
Owens, Derek, E323
Pavlick, Dave, E1859
Roach, Deloris, E1549
Rodes, James F., Jr., E163
Russo, Angelo, E2334
Sanabria, Bobby, E2259
Score, Herb, E2332
Sebes, Charles, E1374
Seiberling, John F., E1821
Serrano, Juanita, E420
Star, Phillip D., E1257
Starr, Anne, E1110
Stern, Al, E439
Tanczuk, Theodore N., E2373
Vittardi, Marianne, E1135
Witkowski, Daniel, E626
Zanotti, Martin P., E1253