RELIGION
Addresses
Auschwitz—Remembrance and Responsibility: Julius Genachowski, E147 [3FE]
Elimination of Prayer in Schools: Robert C. Byrd (1962), H5299 [30JN], H5496 [1JY]
Saville Inquiry Into ``Bloody Sunday'' Incident Resulting in the Deaths of Civil Rights Protesters and Bystanders in Northern Ireland: David Cameron, Prime Minister of Great Britian, S5433 [24JN]
Amendments
Iraq: support religious and ethnic minorities (S. Res. 322), S6964, S6989 [5AU]
Taxation: reduce taxpayer burdens and enhance taxpayer protections (H.R. 4994), S8644, S8646 [8DE], H8267 [9DE]
Appointments
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, S4866 [10JN], S5631 [29JN], S5718 [30JN], H4736 [23JN], H6126 [27JY]
Articles and editorials
At 79, Elder McLendon Shares the Gift of His Voice, E1162 [22JN]
Horn Lake Middle School Students Collecting Pennies for Holocaust Project, S2202 [12AP]
In Morocco, a Crackdown on Christian Aid Workers, H3467 [13MY]
Is Our Man in Morocco Up to the Job?, E1524 [30JY]
Name, Elevate Ambassador, E566 [15AP]
Obama at the Crossroads on Religious Liberty, E918 [24MY]
One Year Later, China's Crackdown After Uighur Riots Haunts a Homeland, S5106 [17JN]
People of Kashmir Must Be Allowed To Vote on Their Own Future, E1777 [29SE]
Stop Preaching or Get Out, E1524 [30JY]
Bills and resolutions
al-Awlaki, Anwar: issue certificate of loss of nationality (see H. Res. 1288), H2843 [22AP]
Arlington National Cemetery: provide a memorial marker on Chaplains Hill to honor the memory of Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in the Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 331), H7499 [16NO]
Burma: call on military regime to recognize Rohingya people as full and equal citizens and lift all restrictions on them, and end religious and ethnic persecution throughout the country (see H. Res. 1710), H7396 [29SE]
Business and industry: establish an international professional exchange program with Muslim-majority countries (see S. 3688), S6584 [2AU]
Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see S. Res. 406), S440 [2FE] (see H. Res. 1008), H139 [13JA]
Civil liberties: require reasonable religious accommodations in the workplace (see S. 4046), S10514 [17DE]
Commission on Civil Rights: reauthorize (see H.R. 4570), H471 [2FE]
Coughlin, Daniel P.: tribute (see H. Res. 1185), H1518 [16MR] (see H. Res. 1216), H2318 [24MR]
Courts: constitutional amendment to prohibit basing legal opinions or rulings on foreign laws, treaties, or religious laws (see H.J. Res. 106), H8990 [22DE]
Dept. of State: provide for additional reporting and briefing on anti-Semitism around the world and enhance actions and funding to monitor and combat anti-Semitism (see H.R. 6277), H7390 [29SE]
Fair Housing Act: provide an exemption for any person seeking to enter into a shared living arrangement with a person sharing similar religious opinions or religious beliefs (see H.R. 6440), H7614 [18NO]
Families and domestic relations: establish and expand programs using multiple networks to recruit and train foster and adoptive parents and provide support to foster children and their families (see H.R. 5830), H5984 [22JY]
Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 590), S6078 [21JY] (see H.J. Res. 90), H4635 [17JN]
Greensboro, GA: tribute to Springfield Baptist Church's recognition by the Georgia Historical Society as the oldest African-American church in Greene County, GA (see H. Con. Res. 312), H6571 [30JY]
``In God We Trust'': reaffirm as the official motto of the U.S. and support and encourage its public display in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions (see H. Con. Res. 274), H3201 [5MY]
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]
Iran: condemn certain content in Iranian textbooks aimed at indoctrinating and radicalizing students with anti-Israel, anti-Semitic, and anti-Western sentiment and restricting women's rights (see H. Res. 1497), H5303 [30JN]
———condemn state-sponsored persecution of religious minorities and continued violation of human rights (see S. Res. 694), S8477 [3DE]
Iraq: condemn anti-Christian violence that has forced Iraqi Christians to flee their homes and communities (see H. Res. 1762), H8353 [14DE]
———condemn violence and threats against vulnerable religious communities, in particular the attack against Our Lady of Salvation Church in Baghdad (see H. Res. 1725), H7614 [18NO]
Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (see H. Con. Res. 271), H3078 [29AP]
Judge, Mychal: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6076), H6571 [30JY]
Locatelli, Paul L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1528), H5676 [15JY]
Mother Teresa: commemorate anniversary of birth and honor life and legacy (see H. Res. 1615), H6682 [14SE]
National Day of Prayer: appeal district court ruling on constitutionality and express support for institution (see H. Res. 1279), H2696 [20AP]
———constitutionality (see H. Res. 1273), H2695 [20AP]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 6570), H8990 [22DE]
Plummer, Henry V.: tribute (see S. Res. 577), S5699 [30JN]
Roberts, Oral: tribute (see H. Res. 1028), H326 [21JA]
Special days and holidays: recognize cultural and religious significance of Eid al-Adha and wish Muslim-Americans and Muslims around the world a prosperous holiday (see H. Res. 1719), H7499 [16NO]
Taxation: provide a religious exception to the requirement that certain tax preparers file returns on magnetic media (see H.R. 4981), H2458 [25MR]
———reduce taxpayer burdens and enhance taxpayer protections (see H.R. 4994), H2502 [13AP]
Ten Commandments Weekend: designate (see H. Res. 1175), H1396 [12MR]
Veterans: express appreciation for the service of Muslim American veterans (see H. Res. 1758), H8286 [9DE]
World War II: commemorate anniversary Auschwitz liberation, honor Nazi concentration camp victims, commend those who helped defeat the Nazi regime, enhance Holocaust education, and combat anti-Semitism (see H. Res. 1044), H423 [27JA]
Biographies
Pomerleau, Claude: University of Portland, S3295 [6MY]
Chronologies
History of Calvary Baptist Church in Bellflower, CA, E1879 [15NO]
Excerpts
Book of Ruth: Bible, E1917 [16NO]
Letters
Anti-Christian violence in Iraq: Ismat Karmo, Chaldean Assyrian Syriac Council of America, E2144 [15DE]
Dept. of State Office of International Religious Freedom proposed reorganization: Representative Wolf, H5979 [22JY]
Human rights abuses in Morocco: Taib F. Fihri, H3468 [13MY]
Human trafficking in Egypt: several Representatives, E648 [26AP]
Proposed sale of KFUO-Radio (St. Louis, MO): Cynthia Busch, H735 [23FE]
———Leonard DiCosmio, Cleveland Federation of Musicians, H734 [23FE]
———Paul R. Frankenfeld, American Federation of Musicians, H735 [23FE]
———several Lutheran individuals, H735 [23FE]
———Stefanie Jacob, H735 [23FE]
———Terry Hale, Austin Federation of Musicians, H735 [23FE]
———Vicky Smolik, Musicians' Association of St. Louis, H734 [23FE]
Lists
Political and religious prisoners in Vietnam, E1734 [23SE]
Obituaries
Joseph W. Kukura: Newark (NJ) Star-Ledger, E160 [4FE]
Prayers
Prayer for Robert C. Byrd: Barry C. Black, S5753 [13JY]
Proclamations
Bishop William L. Sheals Day: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E969 [28MY]
Fairfield Baptist Church Day: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E967 [28MY]
Pastor Grace C. Washington Day: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E1556 [10AU]
Solomon's Porch Ministries Day: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E1551 [10AU]
Tribute to Joy L. Thornton: Representative Carson, E1953 [17NO]
Remarks in House
Albany, GA: anniversary of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, E1282 [1JY]
Alhambra, IL: anniversary of Salem United Church of Christ, E1497 [30JY]
Allentown, FL: anniversary of Calvary Baptist Church, E1876 [29SE]
Ansonia, CT: anniversary of Assumption School, E1728 [23SE]
Atlanta, GA: anniversary of National Convention of the Church of God By Faith, E2230 [21DE]
———observance of Dream Church Day, E937 [25MY]
Bakersfield, CA: anniversary of St. Francis Parish School, E18 [13JA]
Barstow, CA: anniversary of Bethel A.M.E. Church, E992 [28MY]
Bartlett, IL: anniversary of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Complex, E1881 [15NO]
Bay Minette, AL: anniversary of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, E881 [19MY]
Behar, Isaac: Miami, FL, Jewish Health Networks Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, H4510 [16JN]
Bellflower, CA: anniversary of Calvary Baptist Church, E1879 [15NO]
Bonner, Zach: Beliefnet.com (Internet site) Most Inspiring Person of the Year award recipient, E9 [12JA]
Brandon, MS: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E1589 [14SE]
Brazoria, TX: tribute to Greater Mount Zion Church, E991 [28MY]
Brewton, AL: anniversary of Second St. Siloam Missionary Baptist Church, E1090 [14JN]
Brooklyn, OH: anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther Lutheran Church, E523 [13AP]
Burbank, CA: anniversary of First United Methodist Church, E1471 [29JY]
Canton, MI: tribute to dedication of Hindu Temple of Canton, E1621 [15SE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: tribute to Christian worship service held in Statuary Hall, H2242 [23MR]
Carlisle, IA: anniversary of Carlisle Christian Church, E1609 [14SE]
Carrollton, TX: anniversary of Carrollton Christian Academy, E1835 [29SE]
Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools, H271 [21JA]
———recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (H. Res. 1008), H160-H164 [19JA], E47 [20JA], E67 [21JA]
Cedartown, GA: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E1854 [29SE]
Charles City, VA: anniversary of Elam Baptist Church, E1713 [22SE]
Charlotte, NC: anniversary of Steele Creek Presbyterian Church, E24 [13JA]
Chatham, IL: anniversary of Chatham Presbyterian Church, E1121 [16JN]
China: anniversary of persecution of Falun Gong (H. Res. 605), H1476-H1478 [16MR], E400, E404 [17MR]
———human rights violations, E1814 [29SE]
Choudrant, LA: anniversary of Ollie Grove Baptist Church, E1070 [10JN]
Christian Relief Services Charities International (organization): anniversary, E771 [6MY]
Christianity: importance, H5614 [14JY], H5980 [22JY]
Christmas Day: observance, H8781 [17DE], H8920-H8923 [21DE]
Cincinnati, OH: anniversary of Immaculata Catholic Church, E161 [4FE]
Cinnaminson, NJ: anniversary of Temple Sinai, E1019 [8JN]
Cleveland, OH: anniversary of Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, E1433 [27JY]
Corning, MO: anniversary of St. John's Lutheran Church, E1634 [15SE]
Coughlin, Daniel P.: tribute (H. Res. 1216), H2733-H2737, H2766 [21AP], E632 [22AP]
Council on American-Islamic Relations: tribute to Ohio chapter civil rights banquet, E928 [25MY]
Crestmont, PA: anniversary of First Baptist Church of Crestmont, E589 [20AP]
Dallas, TX: anniversary of New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, E109 [29JA]
———tribute to opening of Elite News National Religious Hall of Fame Museum, E695 [28AP]
DePaul University: celebration of anniversary of the deaths of St. Vincent DePaul and St. Louise de Marillac, E828 [12MY]
Dept. of Defense: allow Sikhs to maintain religious articles of faith while serving, H2193 [22MR]
Dept. of State: impact of proposed reorganization of the Office of International Religious Freedom, H5978 [22JY]
———list Vietnam as a ``Country of Particular Concern'' relative to religious freedom, H5976 [22JY], E1218 [28JN], E1733 [23SE]
———list Vietnam as a ``Country of Particular Concern'' relative to religious freedom (H. Res. 20), H8475-H8481 [15DE], H8595 [16DE], E2155 [16DE]
———urge President Obama to name Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, E566 [15AP], E917 [24MY]
Detroit, MI: anniversary of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, E1074 [10JN]
Dickens, Marty: Operation Andrew Group (organization) Joe and Honey Rodgers Leadership Award recipient, E1707 [22SE]
Dumfries, VA: tribute to First Mount Zion Baptist Church health fair, E490 [25MR]
East St. Louis, IL: anniversary of Truelight Baptist Church, E363 [11MR]
Egypt: human rights violations, E648 [26AP]
———protect human rights and freedom of religion, H270 [21JA], E71 [21JA]
Erie, PA: anniversary of Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, H4680 [23JN]
Fairfax, VA: tribute to Congregation Olam Tikvah expansion dedication ceremony, E907 [20MY]
Falls Church, VA: anniversary of Second Baptist Church, E1850 [29SE]
Farmington, ME: anniversary of Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, E1447 [28JY]
Fletcher, NC: anniversary of St. John Baptist Church, E1917 [16NO]
Flint, MI: anniversary of Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, E861 [18MY]
Fort Worth, TX: anniversary of St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church, E476 [24MR]
———dedication of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church Family Life Center, E1148 [17JN]
40 Days for Life (organization): tribute, H6972 [23SE]
Four Immortal Chaplains Day: observance, H531 [3FE]
Frazier, Alexander: General Council of the Assemblies of God Royal Ranger Gold Medal of Achievement award recipient, E599 [21AP]
Fredman, Samuel G.: Westchester Jewish Conference Rabbi Amiel Wohl Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E815 [12MY]
Freedom of religion: arrest of Christian missionaries for distributing copies of the Gospel of John outside an Arab festival in Dearborn, MI, H4913 [29JN]
Freedom of speech: protect rights of citizens, H3119 [4MY], H4499 [15JN]
Fresno, CA: anniversary of Fresno Metro Ministry, E2078 [7DE]
Fuller, John: Ancient Order of Hibernians, Monmouth County, NJ, Division 2 Hibernian of the Year award recipient, E384 [16MR]
Galveston, TX: anniversary of Avenue L Missionary Baptist Church, E192 [22FE]
Geneseo, NY: anniversary of Central Presbyterian Church, E397 [17MR]
Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (H.J. Res. 90), H6446-H6449 [29JY]
Graham, AL: anniversary of Gold Ridge Baptist Church, E1401 [22JY]
Grand Rapids, MI: anniversary of Creston Christian Elementary School, E822 [12MY]
Grass Valley, CA: anniversary of St. Mary's Academy, E658 [26AP]
Greece: condemn recent attack on Etz-Hayyim synagogue in Hania, Crete, E129 [2FE]
Gwinn, MI: anniversary of Gwinn United Methodist Church, E184 [22FE]
Hampton, VA: anniversary of Queen Street Baptist Church, E1667 [16SE]
Hawaii: tribute to Hawaii Festival of Religious Freedom, E201 [23FE]
Hazleton, PA: anniversary of St. Michael's Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, E1833 [29SE]
HealthCare Chaplaincy (organization): tribute, E2012 [30NO]
History: historical impact of Judeo-Christian values, H4594 [16JN], H7200 [28SE], H7430 [15NO], H7587 [18NO], H7752 [30NO]
Holden, MO: anniversary of Elm Spring Baptist Church, E1184 [23JN]
Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Central Florida: tribute, E567 [15AP]
Houston, TX: anniversary of Spring Woods United Methodist Church, E828 [12MY]
International relations: conflict between India and Pakistan over disputed Kashmir territory, E1776 [29SE]
Iran: condemn content in Iranian textbooks aimed at indoctrinating and radicalizing students with anti-Israel, anti-Semitic, and anti-Western sentiment and restricting women's rights (H. Res. 1497), H5208 [30JN]
———condemn imprisonment of leaders of Baha'i community for espionage, E68 [21JA]
———condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, E1910 [16NO]
———condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights (H. Res. 175), E2241 [22DE]
Iraq: condemn anti-Christian violence that has forced Iraqi Christians to flee their homes and communities, E2143 [15DE]
———condemn violence and threats against vulnerable religious communities, in particular the attack against Our Lady of Salvation Church in Baghdad (H. Res. 1725), E1971 [18NO]
———support religious and ethnic minorities, H5976 [22JY]
———support religious and ethnic minorities (H. Res. 944), H675-H679 [23FE], E219, E221 [24FE], E266 [26FE], E280 [2MR]
Irving, TX: tribute to Heartland Church, E545 [14AP]
Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (H. Con. Res. 271), H3018 [29AP], E829 [12MY]
Jewish American Heritage Month: observance, E898, E907 [20MY]
Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana: anniversary, E2111 [9DE]
KFUO-Radio (St. Louis, MO): proposed sale of classical music station, H734 [23FE], E247 [25FE]
Lee, Phillip, Jr. (Endel): Reserve Officers Association Chaplain of the Year award recipient, H836 [25FE]
LeMunyon, Zachary: General Council of the Assemblies of God Royal Ranger Gold Medal of Achievement award recipient, E600 [21AP]
Lewiston, ME: anniversary of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, E1009 [28MY]
Lincroft, NJ: anniversary of Christian Brothers Academy, E607 [21AP]
Livonia, MI: anniversary of Ladywood High School, E532 [13AP]
Locatelli, Paul L.: tribute (H. Res. 1528), E1332, E1336, E1343 [15JY]
Lombard, IL: anniversary of Congregation Etz Chaim, E549 [15AP]
Long Branch, NJ: anniversary of St. Michael's Church, E1950 [17NO]
Lorton, VA: anniversary of Cranford United Methodist Church, E1880 [15NO]
Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church Claretian Missionaries, E549 [15AP]
Louisville, KY: placement of historical marker commemorating founding and mission of Ursuline Sisters of Louisville, E1404 [22JY]
Madison, NJ: anniversary of First Baptist Church of Madison, E1844 [29SE]
Malvern, PA: anniversary of Great Valley Presbyterian Church, E1674 [16SE]
Manistique, MI: anniversary of Zion Evanglical Lutheran Church, E1576 [10AU]
Margate, FL: anniversary of St. Vincent's Catholic Church, E1587 [14SE]
Mascoutah, IL: anniversary of Holy Childhood School, E563 [15AP]
Matawan, NJ: anniversary of Second Baptist Church of Matawan, E2146 [15DE]
Mendota Heights, MN: anniversary of Beth Jacob Congregation, E1205 [24JN]
Merrillville, IN: tribute to Indian American Cultural Center opening of Bharatiya Temple of Northwest Indiana, E1078 [10JN]
Miami, FL: anniversary of New Providence Missionary Baptist Church, E1753 [28SE]
Middle Village, NY: anniversary of St. Margaret's Roman Catholic Church, E306 [4MR]
Morality and ethics: importance of accountability in government and society, H3262 [6MY], H3304-H3308 [11MY], H3536-H3538 [18MY], H5671 [15JY], H5814 [20JY], H6035-H6038 [26JY], E1552 [10AU]
Morocco: human rights violations, H3466 [13MY], H5977 [22JY], E1523 [30JY]
Morristown, NJ: anniversary of Morristown Jewish Center Beit Israel, E879 [19MY]
———anniversary of Pontifical Institute of the Religious Teachers Filippini, E1329 [15JY]
Mother Teresa: commemorate anniversary of birth and honor life and legacy, H7859 [2DE], E1676 [16SE]
Mount Laurel, NJ: anniversary of Adath Emanu-El, E110 [29JA]
Nashville, TN: anniversary of Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church, E735 [4MY]
———anniversary of St. Cecilia Academy, E1520 [30JY], E1550 [10AU]
National Day of Prayer: appeal district court ruling on constitutionality and express support for institution, H2700 [21AP], H2804 [22AP], H3250 [6MY]
———appeal district court ruling on constitutionality and express support for institution (H. Res. 1279), H2769 [21AP]
———observance, H3206, H3207 [6MY], E528 [13AP], E776 [6MY]
Netherlands: condemn trial of Geert Wilders for production of documentary criticizing Islam, H758 [24FE], H1326 [11MR], H1563 [17MR], H2856 [26AP], H4438 [15JN]
New Haven, CT: anniversary of Dixwell Avenue Congregational United Church of Christ, E261 [26FE]
———anniversary of Shiloh Baptist Missionary Church Martin Luther King, Jr., Love March, E77 [22JA]
New York, NY: anniversary of Metropolitan Baptist Church, E419 [19MR]
———proposal to build a Muslim Community Center near the site of September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, H6793 [16SE], H7626 [29NO]
Newnan, GA: anniversary of New Mount Calvary Baptist Church, E408 [18MR]
Newport News, VA: anniversary of Second Baptist Church East End, E833 [12MY]
———anniversary of Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Temple, E1853 [29SE]
Norfolk, VA: anniversary of St. John's African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1487 [29JY]
———anniversary of Union United Church of Christ, E1712 [22SE]
North Olmsted, OH: anniversary of Olmsted Unitarian Universalist Church, E1037 [8JN]
Ohio Christian University: tribute to 2010 graduating class, E1054 [9JN]
Overseas Hoa Hao Buddhist Association: anniversary of Hoa Hao Buddhism, E1218 [28JN]
Pakistan: condemn attack on Ahmadiyya mosques in Lahore, H4914 [29JN]
———ensure inter-religious dialogue and protection of religious freedom and related human rights for persons of all faiths and nationalities (H. Res. 764), H4914 [29JN]
Parma Heights, OH: anniversary of Incarnate Word Academy, E2107 [9DE]
Pensacola, FL: anniversary of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, E723 [29AP]
Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of All Saints Roman Catholic Church, E1925 [16NO]
Plainfield, NJ: anniversary of Mount Olive Baptist Church, E1942 [17NO]
Pontiac, MI: anniversary of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, E1493 [30JY]
———anniversary of New Mount Moriah International Church, E413 [18MR]
Portsmouth, VA: anniversary of Third Baptist Church, E1605 [14SE]
Prayer: importance, H5496-H5498 [1JY]
Presidents of the U.S.: role of the Bible, prayer, and God in past administrations, H7496 [16NO]
Prince William Ministerial Association: tribute to Taste of Heaven worship service, E766 [5MY]
Raleigh, NC: anniversary of Christian Faith Baptist Church, E1883 [15NO]
Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith, E1560 [10AU]
Religion: importance of Christianity, H5614 [14JY], H5980 [22JY]
Richmond, VA: anniversary of Fifth Street Baptist Church, E1850 [29SE]
Robbins, NC: tribute to First Wesleyan Church Veterans Memorial dedication, H2940 [28AP]
Robertson, Pat: condemn remarks about reason for earthquake in Haiti, H360 [26JA]
Rock Hill, SC: anniversary of Freedom Temple Ministries, E1836 [29SE]
Rosh Hashanah: observance, H6689 [15SE]
Sacramento, CA: tribute to Jewish Heritage Festival, E724 [29AP]
Scranton, PA: anniversary of Temple Hesed Synagogue, E1751 [28SE]
Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month: observance, E1947 [17NO]
Sikh Foundation of Virginia: tribute to annual cultural program, E2229 [21DE]
Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth: anniversary, E529 [13AP], E638 [22AP]
Sonoma, CA: anniversary of Hanna Boys Center, E592 [20AP]
South Pasadena, CA: anniversary of Holy Family Church, E85 [26JA]
———anniversary of Oneonta Congregational Church, E1584 [14SE]
Spears, Jeffrey: Congregation Emanu El, San Bernardino, CA, Rabbi Norman F. Feldheym Award recipient, E490 [25MR]
Springfield, MO: anniversary of Trinity Lutheran Church, E1053 [9JN]
St. Louis, MO: anniversary of Marian Middle School, E1109 [15JN]
Stampiglia, Fausto: Roman Catholic Church Holy Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice award recipient, E1960 [18NO]
Stark, Ron: Ancient Order of Hibernians, Monmouth County, NJ, Division 2 Irishman of the Year award recipient, E385 [16MR]
Swisher family: Arkansas Knights of Columbus Family of the Year award recipients, E1488 [29JY]
Sylacauga, AL: anniversary of Marble City Baptist Church, E326 [9MR]
Taxation: reduce taxpayer burdens and enhance taxpayer protections (H.R. 4994), H2531-H2535 [14AP], E550, E551, E566 [15AP], E691 [28AP]
———reduce taxpayer burdens and enhance taxpayer protections (H.R. 4994), Senate amendments, H8267-H8274 [9DE], E2118 [13DE], E2133 [14DE]
Temple City, CA: anniversary of First United Methodist Church, E1597 [14SE]
Thomlinson, George: Warrensburg, MO, Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Spirit of Service award recipient, E742 [4MY]
Toledo, OH: anniversary of Catholic Diocese of Toledo, E611 [21AP]
Two Rock, CA: anniversary of Two Rock Valley Presbyterian Church, E1642 [15SE]
Union of the Vietnamese Student Association of Southern California: tribute to Tet Festival for the Lunar New Year, H659 [23FE]
United Kingdom: release of Saville Inquiry report on ``Bloody Sunday'' incident resulting in deaths of civil rights protesters and bystanders in Northern Ireland, E1303 [13JY]
Vaisakhi Day: observance, E545 [14AP], E562 [15AP]
Vietnam: human rights violations, H47 [13JA]
WAPQ-TV (Saginaw, MI): anniversary, E462 [23MR]
Washington, George: characterization of religious faith, H5540 [13JY]
Waterford, CT: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E1859 [29SE]
Waterloo, IA: anniversary of Waterloo Free Methodist Church, Lighthouse Fellowship, E1037 [8JN]
Waynesville, NC: anniversary of Fairview Baptist Church, E1586 [14SE]
West Frankfort, IL: anniversary of Trinity United Methodist Church, E1717 [23SE]
West Palm Beach, FL: anniversary of Payne Chapel A.M.E. Church, E258 [25FE]
Western Springs, IL: anniversary of St. John of the Cross Parish, E1678 [16SE]
Wilkes-Barre, PA: tribute to Welsh Bethel Baptist Church Gold Star members, E949 [26MY]
WMBM-Radio (Miami, FL): anniversary, E328 [9MR]
Woodbridge, VA: anniversary of Bethel United Methodist Church, E1883 [15NO]
World War II: commemorate anniversary Auschwitz liberation, honor Nazi concentration camp victims, commend those who helped defeat the Nazi regime, enhance Holocaust education, and combat anti-Semitism (H. Res. 1044), H443-H445 [2FE], E146, E147, E148 [3FE], E190 [22FE]
Worldwide Marriage Encounter, Inc.: tribute, H8522 [16DE]
York, SC: anniversary of Bethesda Presbyterian Church, E721 [29AP]
Remarks in Senate
Arkansas: tribute to Arkansas Gospel Announcers Guild honorees, S6244 [26JY]
Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (S. Res. 406), S448 [2FE]
China: ensure linguistic, cultural, and religious rights, call for release of political and religious prisoners, and cease harassment of Uighur people, S5106 [17JN]
Choudrant, LA: anniversary of Olive Grove Baptist Church, S4742 [9JN]
Civil liberties: require reasonable religious accommodations in the workplace (S. 4046), S10517 [17DE]
Congress: National Prayer Breakfast, S4979 [16JN]
Dakota Wesleyan University: anniversary, S7609 [28SE]
DePaul University: celebration of anniversary of the deaths of St. Vincent DePaul and St. Louise de Marillac, S3088 [4MY]
Europe: commend countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws (S. Res. 153), S2370 [15AP]
Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (S. Res. 590), S6121 [21JY]
Greensboro, GA: tribute to Springfield Baptist Church's recognition by the Georgia Historical Society as the oldest African-American church in Greene County, GA, S6515 [29JY]
Health: recognize religious and spiritual care as a medical expense eligible for tax deduction through health insurance plans in the exchanges, S2235, S2236 [13AP]
Horn Lake, MS: tribute to Horn Lake Middle School Holocaust education project, S2202 [12AP]
Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, S7739 [29SE], S8634 [8DE]
———condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights (S. Res. 71), S8121 [19NO]
Iraq: support religious and ethnic minorities (S. Res. 322), S6989 [5AU]
Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore: anniversary, S2291 [14AP]
Little Rock, AR: tribute to St. Mark Sanctuary Choir, S7348 [22SE]
Louisville, KY: placement of historical marker commemorating founding and mission of Ursuline Sisters of Louisville, S5777 [13JY]
New York, NY: proposal to build a Muslim Community Center near the site of September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, S7260 [21SE]
Omaha, NE: anniversary of St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church, S7958 [17NO]
Plummer, Henry V.: tribute (S. Res. 577), S5716 [30JN]
Prayer: importance, S7368 [23SE]
Sherwood, AR: tribute to Celebration Singers Choir, S5109 [17JN]
Taxation: reduce taxpayer burdens and enhance taxpayer protections (H.R. 4994), S8631 [8DE]
———reduce taxpayer burdens and enhance taxpayer protections (H.R. 4994), unanimous-consent request, S5096, S5097 [17JN], S6851 [5AU], S7383-S7385 [23SE], S7484 [27SE]
Tull, AR: anniversary of ``Old Folks Singing'' event, S3160 [5MY]
Turkey: urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay (S. Res. 356), S8053 [18NO]
United Kingdom: release of a report following Saville Inquiry into ``Bloody Sunday'' incident resulting in the deaths of civil rights protesters and bystanders in Northern Ireland, S5433 [24JN]
World War II: commemorate anniversary Auschwitz liberation, honor Nazi concentration camp victims, commend those who helped defeat the Nazi regime, enhance Holocaust education, and combat anti-Semitism, S335 [28JA], S357 [29JA]
Reports
Freedom in the World—Western Sahara: Freedom House, Inc., E1524 [30JY]
Reports filed
International Professional Exchange Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3688) (S. Rept. 111-383), S11036 [22DE]
Statements
Message of Hope and a Call to Action: Sudan Catholic Bishops' Regional Conference, E1558 [10AU]
Tables
Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 4994, Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act, S8631 [8DE]
Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 4994, Taxpayer Assistance Act, H2577 [14AP]
Texts of
H. Res. 20, Dept. of State listing of Vietnam as a ``Country of Particular Concern'' relative to religious freedom, H8475 [15DE]
H. Res. 605, Falun Gong persecution in China anniversary, H1476 [16MR]
H. Res. 944, support religious and ethnic minorities in Iraq, H676 [23FE]
H. Res. 1008, recognize goals of Catholic Schools Week and honor contributions of Catholic schools, H160 [19JA]
H. Res. 1044, commemorate Auschwitz liberation anniversary, honor Nazi concentration camp victims, commend those who helped defeat the Nazi regime, enhance Holocaust education, and combat anti-Semitism, H443 [2FE]
H. Res. 1216, tribute to Daniel P. Coughlin, H2733 [21AP]
H.J. Res. 90, Gospel Music Heritage Month, H6446 [29JY]
H.R. 4994, Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act, S8632-S8634 [8DE]
H.R. 4994, Taxpayer Assistance Act, H2531-H2533 [14AP]
S. 4046, Workplace Religious Freedom Act, S10518 [17DE]
S. Res. 406, recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools during Catholic Schools Week, S446, S448 [2FE]
S. Res. 577, tribute to Henry V. Plummer, S5703, S5717 [30JN]
S. Res. 590, Gospel Music Heritage Month, S6087, S6121 [21JY]
S. Res. 694, condemn state-sponsored persecution of religious minorities and continued violation of human rights in Iran, S8477 [3DE]
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