PALLONE, FRANK, JR. (a Representative from New Jersey)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. 5034), H3441 [12MY]
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: reserve funds for payments to the Dept. of the Interior Bureau of Indian Education for Indian children (see H.R. 4475), H265 [20JA]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 5434), H7397 [29SE]
Armed Forces: enhance readiness by replacing current ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy concerning homosexuality with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation (see H.R. 6520), H8520 [15DE]
———extend TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the age of 26 (see H.R. 4923), H2844 [22AP]
———mint coins in commemoration of Army Five-Star Generals and alumni of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (see H.R. 1177), H2642 [15AP]
———provide vouchers for postal benefits for personal correspondence and small parcels to members serving or hospitalized overseas, and make such vouchers transferable (see H.R. 707), H2504 [13AP]
Arts in Education Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 275), H3273 [6MY]
Business and industry: require express authorization of a majority of shareholders of a public company for certain political expenditures by that company (see H.R. 4537), H834 [24FE]
Buy American Act: eliminate certain waivers to strengthen requirement that steel, iron, and manufactured goods used in a captial project are produced in the U.S. (see H.R. 5791), H6043 [26JY]
———require total domestic content in green technologies purchased by Federal agencies, States using Federal funds, and property eligible for certain renewable energy tax credits (see H.R. 5792), H6043 [26JY]
Campbell, Robert M., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1499), H6043 [26JY]
Catholic Charities USA (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1621), H6763 [15SE]
Census: encourage individuals to participate in the 2010 Census to ensure an accurate and complete count (see H. Res. 1096), H755 [23FE]
———recognize importance and significance of 2010 Census and encourage each Native American community to name an elder to be the first member of that community to answer the 2010 Census (see H. Res. 1086), H972 [26FE]
Census Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1096), H755 [23FE]
Colleges and universities: permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1751), H7396 [29SE]
———require institutions that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 6425), H7613 [18NO]
Credit: permanently increase conforming loan limits for the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises and the FHA maximum mortgage amount limitations (see H.R. 2483), H2579 [14AP]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3703 [20MY]
Cyprus: call for protection of religious sites and artifacts from and in Turkish-occupied areas of northern Cyprus as well as for general respect for religious freedom (see H. Res. 1631), H6991 [23SE]
Dept. of Agriculture: assist eligible schools and nonprofit entities to implement farm to school programs that improve access to local foods in eligible schools (see H.R. 4710), H1359 [11MR]
———ensure effective encouragement of local agricultural production and increased availability of fresh food in urban areas (see H.R. 4971), H6573 [30JY]
Dept. of Education: provide grants to support professional development and extracurricular activities to improve international education and foreign language in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 3359), H4330 [9JN]
Dept. of HHS: amend and reauthorize the Controlled Substance Monitoring Program (see H.R. 5710), H5502 [1JY]
———ensure health service programs or surveys provide for voluntary collection of data on sexual orientation and gender identity of participants in such programs or surveys (see H.R. 6109), H6681 [14SE]
Dept. of Transportation: carry out a program to improve roadway safety infrastructure in all States to enhance the safety of older drivers and pedestrians (see H.R. 3355), H6809 [20SE]
———study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of alerting blind and other pedestrians of motor vehicle operation (see H.R. 734), H3441 [12MY]
Disabled: ensure individuals with disabilities have access to emerging Internet protocol-based communications and video programming technologies (see H.R. 3101), H3079 [29AP]
Diseases: modernize cancer research, increase access to preventative cancer services, and provide cancer treatment and survivorship initiatives (see H.R. 6224), H7153 (see H.R. 6224), H7211 [28SE]
District of Columbia: authorize Gold Star Mothers National Monument Foundation to establish a national monument (see H.R. 4197), H6627 [10AU]
Drugs: improve safety (see H.R. 6543), H8785 [17DE]
Education: require additional disclosures and protections for students and cosigners relative to student loans (see H.R. 5458), H6406 (see H.R. 5458), H6458 [29JY]
Employment: provide funds to States, local government, and community-based organizations to save and create local jobs through retention, restoration, or expansion of services needed by local communities (see H.R. 4812), H2319 [24MR]
Families and domestic relations: encourage development and implementation of a comprehensive, global strategy for preservation and reunification of families and provision of permanent parental care for orphans (see H.R. 3070), H2460 [25MR]
Federal employees: clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (see H.R. 1507), H6283 [28JY]
———express appreciation for contributions and seek ways to improve safety and security during performance of official duties (see H. Res. 1187), H2580 [14AP]
Food: provide plant-based commodities under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (see H.R. 4870), H5546 [13JY]
Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 4879), H2580 [14AP]
Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology: anniversary of EyeCare America program (see H. Res. 1226), H6991 [23SE]
Greece: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1107), H833 [24FE]
Gulf of Mexico: express condolences to workers who died on the Deepwater Horizon oil platform, recognize other workers, and commend rescuers and volunteers providing support to surviving families (see H. Res. 1347), H3824 [25MY]
Harrington, Donald: tribute (see H. Res. 1040), H473 [2FE]
Health: provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), H6804 [16SE]
Human rights: recognize plight of people with albinism in East Africa and condemn their murder and mutilation (see H. Res. 1088), H647 [22FE]
Hurley, Bob, Sr.: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee (see H. Res. 1319), H3078 [29AP]
Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 4596), H4975 (see H.R. 4596), H5204 [29JN]
Iraq: deplore ongoing violence by Iraqi security forces against the residents of Camp Ashraf and call on Iraqi Government to ensure the well-being of such residents (see H. Res. 704), H756 [23FE]
IRS: permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments relative to such clarifications (see H.R. 6128), H7156 (see H.R. 6128), H7213 [28SE]
Israel: call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see H. Res. 1359), H3824 [25MY]
———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2697 [20AP]
Jacksonville, AR: commend support in creating a unique and lasting partnership with Little Rock AFB, members of the Armed Forces stationed there and their families (see H. Res. 1724), H7548 [17NO]
LSC: meet special needs of eligible clients, provide for technology grants, and improve corporate practices (see H.R. 3764), H2844 [22AP]
Medicare: update physician fee schedule (see H.R. 6427), H7613 [18NO]
Medicare/Medicaid: clarify application of electronic health record payment incentives in cases of multi-campus hospitals (see H.R. 6072), H6571 [30JY]
Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 1258), H3015 [28AP]
National Craniofacial Acceptance Month: designate (see H. Res. 1603), H6991 [23SE]
National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 1514), H6043 [26JY]
National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 290), H4871 [24JN]
National School Lunch Act: improve access to nutritious meals for young children in child care (see H.R. 4402), H1324 [10MR]
———increase number of children eligible for free school meals (see H.R. 3705), H1518 [16MR]
National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1174), H1441 [15MR]
New Jersey: commend construction of the New Meadowlands Project as one of the most energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable sports complexes in the world (see H. Res. 1563), H7156 (see H. Res. 1563), H7214 [28SE]
NOAA: establish an Ombudsman Office within the National Marine Fisheries Service (see H.R. 5180), H3077 [29AP]
Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (see H.R. 2067), H3483 [13MY]
Oceans: adopt national policies and pursue international agreements to prevent ocean acidification, and study its impacts and effects on marine ecosystems and coastal economies (see H. Res. 989), H3202 [5MY]
Oil Pollution Act: require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills (see H.R. 5214), H3201 [5MY]
Palladio, Andrea: anniversary of birth (see H. Con. Res. 259), H4636 [17JN]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish a public health insurance option (see H.R. 5808), H5920 [21JY]
Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections (see H.R. 5175), H3312 [11MY]
———require shareholder authorization before a public company may make certain political expenditures (see H.R. 4790), H1220 [9MR]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H3124 [4MY]
Power resources: establish a program to provide for workforce training and education at community colleges in sustainable energy (see H.R. 3731), H933 [25FE]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 4530), H2505 [13AP]
———establish a grant program to assist schools in establishing a universal free classroom breakfast program (see H.R. 4325), H3658 [19MY]
Sergeant Christopher R. Hrbek Post Office Building, Westwood, NJ: designate (see H.R. 4628), H646 [22FE]
Sheppard, Bob: tribute (see H. Res. 1529), H5676 [15JY]
Social Security: provide for certain clarifications and extensions under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 5712), H5545 [13JY]
Staff Sergeant Frank T. Carvill and Lance Corporal Michael A. Schwarz Post Office Building, Carlstadt, NJ: designate (see H.R. 5133), H2843 [22AP]
Supreme Court: disapprove closure of main entrance (see H. Con. Res. 314), H6571 [30JY]
Taiwan: support U.N. membership (see H. Con. Res. 316), H6990 [23SE]
Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (see H.R. 4462), H193 [19JA]
———close foreign tax loopholes (see H.R. 5793), H6043 [26JY]
———exclude from income amounts received from certain unlawful discrimination claims and allow income averaging for backpay and frontpay awards from such claims (see H.R. 3035), H3483 [13MY]
———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2625), H7155 (see H.R. 2625), H7213 [28SE]
———extend the qualifying advanced energy project credit (see H.R. 5041), H2640 [15AP]
———impose a tax on bonuses paid by Troubled Asset Relief Program recipients (see H.R. 4426), H424 [27JA]
———modify rules relative to the treatment of individuals as independent contractors or employees (see H.R. 3408), H6573 [30JY]
———provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 4296), H141 [13JA]
———provide incentives to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the domestic energy supply (see H.R. 1337), H6283 [28JY]
———reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 836), H2844 [22AP]
———reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 5178), H3077 [29AP]
Terrorism: strike medals in commemoration of anniversary of terrorist attacks and establishment of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center (see H.R. 4684), H1028 [2MR]
Transportation: ensure that all transportation system users can travel safely and conveniently on and across federally funded streets and highways (see H.R. 1443), H6683 [14SE]
———provide States certain authority to adopt air pollution reduction requirements for motor carriers providing services at port facilities (see H.R. 5967), H6404 (see H.R. 5967), H6456 [29JY]
Uganda: express that the ``Anti-Homosexuality Bill'' under consideration, imposing long term imprisonment and the death penalty for certain acts, threatens the protection of fundamental human rights (see H. Res. 1064), H555 [3FE]
Veterans: establish veterans' treatment courts (see H.R. 2138), H4597 [16JN]
Veterans Health Administration: establish position of Director of Physical Therapy Service and a fellowship program for physical therapists in geriatrics, rehabilitation, and polytrauma care (see H.R. 1036), H3123 [4MY]
Water Protection and Reinvestment Fund: establish (see H.R. 3202), H4023 (see H.R. 3202), H4084 [27MY]
World Ocean Day: observance (see H. Res. 1330), H3201 [5MY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
CERCLA: reauthorize and improve brownfields revitalization and State response programs (see H.R. 5310), H3483 [13MY]
Dept. of Commerce: promote coastal jobs creation, promote sustainable fisheries and fishing communities, and revitalize waterfronts (see H.R. 4914), H2260 [23MR]
Dept. of the Interior: prohibit the leasing of any area of the Outer Continental Shelf for the exploration, development, or production of oil, gas, or any other mineral (see H.R. 5248), H3273 [6MY]
Energy Policy and Conservation Act: exclude external power supplies for certain security or life safety alarms and surveillance system components from energy efficiency standards (see H.R. 5470), H4214 [28MY]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: ensure safe and proper use of dispersants in the event of an oil spill or release of hazardous substances (see H.R. 6119), H6681 [14SE]
India: condemn human rights violations against Kashmiri Pandits, dismantle terrorist infrastructure in the region, and hold terrorists accountable for their actions (see H. Res. 1601), H6572 [30JY]
Law enforcement: improve efforts to reduce gang activity and violent crime (see H.R. 5969), H6404 (see H.R. 5969), H6456 [29JY]
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: anniversary (see H. Res. 1444), H4506 [15JN]
Letters
Dental Emergency Responder Act: Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H7198 [28SE]
———Representative Oberstar, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H7198 [28SE]
———Representative Waxman, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H7198, H7199 [28SE]
Motions
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 847), Senate amendment, H8958 [22DE]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H7617 [29NO]
Remarks
American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1690), H7716, H7717 [30NO]
Animals: enhance and increase the number of veterinarians trained in veterinary public health (H.R. 2999), H7178 [28SE]
Appropriations: making continuing, H8209 [8DE]
Azerbaijan: anniversary of Armenian genocide at Sumgait, E263
Bauer, Virginia S.: Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, Inc., Woman of Distinction Award recipient, E132
Blake, William: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E1947
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (H. Res. 1433), H6854, H6855 [22SE]
Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), H1858 [21MR]
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 1225), H2423 [25MR]
Campbell, Robert M., Jr.: tribute (H. Res. 1499), H6192, H6193 [28JY]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish and implement a birth defects prevention, risk reduction, and public awareness program (H.R. 5462), H7195, H7196 [28SE]
Cervical Health Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1011), H344 [26JA]
Children and youth: establish and implement concussion management guidelines for school-aged children (H.R. 1347), H7183, H7184 [28SE]
Citron, Jeffrey and Suzanne: Jersey Shore Region American Cancer Society Annual Golf Classic honorees, E1302
Colts Neck, NJ: tribute to Naval Weapons Station Earle, E1952
Congress: accomplishments of the 111th Congress, H8946 [22DE]
Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, E1377
DEA: enhance ability to combat methamphetamine (H.R. 2923), H6846, H6847, H6848 [22SE]
Dentists: enhance roles of dentists and allied dental personnel in the national disaster response framework (H.R. 903), H7197, H7198 [28SE]
Dept. of HHS: amend and reauthorize the Controlled Substance Monitoring Program (H.R. 5710), H6850, H6851, H6852 [22SE]
———establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (H.R. 1362), H7185, H7186 [28SE]
———provide liability protections for volunteer practitioners at health centers (H.R. 1745), H6848, H6849, H6850 [22SE]
———review uptake and utilization of diabetes screening benefits and establish an outreach program with respect to such benefits (H.R. 6012), H7185 [28SE]
———submit report on parasitic disease among poor Americans (H.R. 5986), H7191, H7192 [28SE]
Dept. of Transportation: establish voucher program for consumers to trade in a high polluting vehicle and purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle (H.R. 2751), Senate amendments, H8885 [21DE]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 3082), Senate amendment, H8209 [8DE]
Disabled: enhance early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing loss (S. 3199), H8372, H8373, H8374 [15DE]
Diseases: establish a National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry and authorize research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases (H.R. 1230), H7193 [28SE]
———establish research advisory committee and provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (H.R. 5354), H7178, H7179, H7180 [28SE]
———expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (H.R. 2408), H7190, H7191 [28SE]
———prevent, treat, and improve care of individuals with diabetes, and reduce health disparities within racial and ethnic minority groups relative to diabetes (H.R. 1995), H7192 [28SE]
———provide for arthritis research and public health (H.R. 1210), H7196, H7197 [28SE]
———provide grants and assistance to improve services for individuals with autism and their families and expand the number of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education (H.R. 5756), H6843, H6844, H6846 [22SE]
———reauthorize and enhance programs to increase awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers (H.R. 2941), H7194 [28SE]
Drugs: establish a drug-free workplace information clearinghouse, support residential treatment programs for pregnant and parenting women, and improve prevention and treatment of methamphetamine addiction (H.R. 2818), H7180, H7181 [28SE]
Economy: provide financial regulatory reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), H480 [3FE]
Edison, NJ: anniversary of commemoration of Menlo Park, E800
Education: establish an Education Jobs Fund to help keep teachers, principals, librarians and other school personnel on the job, H6612 [10AU]
Ellis, Kathleen T.: YMCA Champions for Children Distinguished Citizen Service Award recipient, E1121
Energy Policy and Conservation Act: exclude external power supplies for certain security or life safety alarms and surveillance system components from energy efficiency standards (H.R. 5470), H8104, H8105 [8DE]
Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project (S. 3036), H8369, H8370, H8372 [15DE]
FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H8600 [17DE]
FDA: improve capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to food safety problems and the safety of imported food, H8209 [8DE], H8885 [21DE]
Fote, Thomas P.: New Jersey Jefferson Environmental Stewardship Award recipient, E674
Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology: anniversary of EyeCare America program (H. Res. 1226), H7189 [28SE]
Fragile X Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 611), H5880, H5882 [21JY]
Frank, Meryl: Jewish Outreach Institute honoree, E1639
Fuller, John: Ancient Order of Hibernians, Monmouth County, NJ, Division 2 Hibernian of the Year award recipient, E384
Health: authorize funding for creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality (H.R. 3470), H6842 [22SE]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H665 [23FE]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1362 [12MR], H1858 [21MR], H2324 [25MR]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), Senate amendments, H4837 [24JN]
Journal: question of approval, H1361 [12MR]
Lincroft, NJ: anniversary of Christian Brothers Academy, E607
Long Branch, NJ: anniversary of St. Michael's Church, E1950
Marks, Stanley: Homeowners of Covered Bridge Inc., Person of the Year Award recipient, E1176
Matawan, NJ: anniversary of Second Baptist Church of Matawan, E2146
Medicaid: extend the period of temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage, H6612 [10AU]
Medicare: reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians, H4091 [28MY], H4837 [24JN], H7619, H7620 [29NO], H8270, H8272 [9DE]
Mental health: change references in Federal law to mental retardation or mentally retarded individuals to references to an intellectual disability (S. 2781), H6852, H6853, H6854 [22SE]
National Influenza Vaccination Week: designate (H. Res. 1003), H345, H346, H348 [26JA]
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: anniversary (H. Res. 1444), E1101
National Physician Assistant Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1600), H8368, H8369 [15DE]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (H. Res. 1485), H7181, H7182 [28SE]
New Brunswick, NJ: anniversary of New Brunswick Police Dept., E1944
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 847), H6382, H6394 [29JY], H7244, H7248 [29SE]
———extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 847), Senate amendment, H8947, H8958, H8965 [22DE]
NIH: establish a pediatric research consortia (H.R. 758), H7177 [28SE]
Palmer, Joyce, E1295
Parikh, Sudhir M.: India Padma Shri award recipient, E1436
Pharmaceuticals: provide for take-back disposal of controlled substances in certain instances (H.R. 5809), H6855, H6857 [22SE]
Plainfield, NJ: anniversary of Mount Olive Baptist Church, E1942
Power resources: national energy policy, H4784 [24JN]
Reilly, Mary Foley: Greater Spring Lake, NJ, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E513
Shen Yun Performing Arts (dance company): tribute, E686
Sickles, Robert: YMCA Champions for Children Distinguished Citizen Service Award recipient, E1121
Social Security: expand permissive exclusion from participation in Federal health care programs to individuals and entities affiliated with sanctioned entities (H.R. 6130), H6837 [22SE]
———increase payments for temporary assistance to U.S. citizens returned from foreign countries and provide funding to avoid shortfalls in Medicare cost-sharing program (S. 2949), H349, H350 [26JA]
———provide for certain clarifications and extensions under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 5712), Senate amendments, H7618, H7619, H7620 [29NO]
Stark, Ron: Ancient Order of Hibernians, Monmouth County, NJ, Division 2 Irishman of the Year award recipient, E385
Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act: amend (S. 3751), H7186, H7188, H7189 [28SE]
Sykoff, Lawrence S.: Jersey Shore Region American Cancer Society Annual Golf Classic honoree, E1304
Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1403), H4091 [28MY]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H8600 [17DE]
———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program funds (H.R. 1586), Senate amendments, H6612 [10AU]
———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, increase limits on small business expensing of certain depreciable assets, and extend alternative minimum tax relief, H8600 [17DE]
———reduce taxpayer burdens and enhance taxpayer protections (H.R. 4994), Senate amendments, H8270, H8272 [9DE]
Tinton Falls, NJ: anniversary of Ranney School, E1941
Turkey: allow certain claims of U.S. nationals against Turkey, E1377
Ventantonio, James B.: Somerset County, NJ, Business Partnership Outstanding Citizen of the Year award recipient, E522
Veterans: provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (H.R. 3199), H6839, H6840, H6841 [22SE]
Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (H.R. 1032), H7189, H7190 [28SE]
Tributes
Aaron, James and Madlyn, E1575
Beverly, Augusta L., E1355
Blandina, Michael, E2133
Dill, Shirley H. Keenan, E1937
Drakeford, Sylvia Y., E388
Goodman, Rufus C., E517
Grant, Annie and Avery, E1078
Morris, Rodney, E1946
O'Brien, Robert R., Jr., E584
O'Neil, Howard, E1803
Owens, Ronald L., E121
Rouse, Linwood D., E1948
Saunders, Kenneth L., Sr., E600
Soaries, DeForest B., Jr., E2092
Spicuzzo, Joseph, E2085
Stanley Coleman, Judith Hurley, E1557
Wojcik, Joseph M., E1634