WOLF, FRANK R. (a Representative from Virginia)
Addresses
Commonwealth of Opportunity: Robert F. McDonnell, Governor of Virginia, E69
Articles and editorials
Al-Bashir Executes Martial Law To Silence El Fasher Unity—U.S. and U.N. Unspoken, Alysha Atma, Salem (VA) News, E808
Brennan Is Wrong on Batarfi, Thomas Joscelyn, Weekly Standard (publication), E130
China Sends S. Korean POW Back to N. Korea, AFP.com (Internet site), E1486
Expelled in Morocco—U.S. Ally Mistreats American Christians, Wall Street Journal, E1320
Former 2nd District Congressman Owen Pickett Dies, Julian Walker, Norfolk (VA) Virginian-Pilot, H7508 [17NO]
In Morocco, a Crackdown on Christian Aid Workers, Lisa Abend, Time (publication), H3467 [13MY]
Is Our Man in Morocco Up to the Job? Katherine Kersten, Minneapolis (MN) Star Tribune, E1524
Moroccans Stage Rare Human Rights Protest, Reuters (news service), E1953
Name, Elevate Ambassador, Scranton (PA) Times-Tribune, E566
NASA Whipsaw—Prop Re-Do for Obama's Speech, Andy Pasztor, Wall Street Journal, E628
Obama at the Crossroads on Religious Liberty, Thomas Farr, Washington (DC) Post, E918
Obama Backs Down on Sudan, Nicholas D. Kristof, New York (NY) Times, E651
Obama Ignores Sudan's Genocide, Mia Farrow, Wall Street Journal, E929
Obama's Space Plan Adds Insult to Injury, Douglas MacKinnon, Orlando (FL) Sentinel, E628
Owen Pickett—A Practical Man, Norfolk (VA) Virginian-Pilot, H7507 [17NO]
Stanford E. Parris, 80, Dies; N. Va. Member of Congress, Matt Schudel, Washington (DC) Post, H2475 [13AP]
Stop Preaching or Get Out, Economist (publication), E1524
US Tax Package Is Negative for US Credit, but Positive for Economic Growth, Moody's Weekly Credit Outlook (publication), H8580
Wake Up, America, Robert J. Samuelson, Washington (DC) Post, E974
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), H6403 (see H.R. 5939), H6455 [29JY]
Afghanistan: tribute to humanitarian aid workers, doctors, and nurses killed in attack in Badakhshan Province (see H. Res. 1661), H7154 (see H. Res. 1661), H7211 [28SE]
Agriculture: commend National Guard Agribusiness Development Teams, Dept. of Agriculture, and AID personnel for efforts to modernize agriculture practices and increase food production in war-torn countries (see H. Res. 1075), H602 [4FE]
———ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory cattle (see H.R. 4356), H194 [19JA]
al Shabaab (terrorist organization): condemn practice of child conscription in the Horn of Africa (see H. Res. 1596), H6572 [30JY]
Appropriations: establish an earmark moratorium, reduce discretionary spending by amount saved, and establish bicameral, bipartisan committee on budgetary, spending, and earmark processes (see H. Res. 1289), H2843 [22AP]
———making supplemental (see H.R. 5745), H5674 [15JY]
Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see H.R. 4051), H2460 [25MR]
———call for the President to overturn the policy that prohibits sending a Presidential letter of condolence to the family of a member who has died by suicide (see H. Res. 1229), H2459 [25MR]
———commend Navy SEALS, Matthew McCabe, Jonathan Keefe, and Julio Huertas, for capturing alleged terrorist, Ahmed Hashim Abed, in Iraq (see H. Res. 977), H41 [12JA]
———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 4551), H423 [27JA]
———support members fighting terrorism and pay legal expenses of members accused of committing crimes relative to treatment of suspected terrorists if such members are acquitted or charges are dropped (see H. Res. 1025), H326 [21JA]
Army: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 286), H4507 [15JN]
———anniversary of Army Signal Corps (see H. Res. 1590), H7398 [29SE]
———tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Armored Division during World War II (see H. Res. 1483), H5504 [1JY]
Aviation: express gratitude for contributions that U.S. air traffic controllers make to keep the traveling public safe and U.S. airspace running efficiently (see H. Res. 1401), H4906 [28JN]
Baltic States: anniversary of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania reestablishing full independence (see H. Con. Res. 267), H7500 [16NO]
Belarus: urge conduct of a free and fair Presidential election and express support for the Belarusian people's desire for democratic government that respects human rights and the rule of law (see H. Res. 1716), H8520 [15DE]
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1433), H6407 (see H. Res. 1433), H6458 [29JY]
Blue Ridge Parkway: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 294), H5303 [30JN]
Burma: condemn undemocratic upcoming elections (see H. Res. 1677), H7395 [29SE]
———welcome release of Aung San Suu Kyi and call for release of all political prisoners and international sanctions against ruling regime (see H. Res. 1768), H8520 [15DE]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 83), H3310 [11MY]
Campbell, Robert M., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1499), H5986 [22JY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (see H. Con. Res. 263), H2799 [21AP]
———authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (see H. Con. Res. 247), H1168 [4MR]
———authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (see H. Con. Res. 264), H2799 [21AP]
Catholic Charities USA (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1621), H7454 [15NO]
Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 1008), H194 [19JA]
Children and youth: provide for programs and activities with respect to the prevention of underage drinking (see H.R. 6241), H7388 [29SE]
China: call for release of Chen Guangcheng and his relatives from house arrest and cease persecuting and harassing Chen Guangcheng, his relatives, and supporters (see H. Res. 1650), H6880 [22SE]
Clark, William G.: tribute (see H. Res. 1534), H5711 [19JY]
Constitution Day: observance (see H. Res. 1612), H6682 [14SE]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H2798 [21AP] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
———provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see H.R. 5137), H6284 [28JY]
Cuba: recognize life of political prisoner Orlando Zapata Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for continued focus on promotion of human rights in Cuba (see H. Con. Res. 252), H1358 [11MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools and local educational agencies participating in the school lunch program to donate any excess food to local food banks (see H.R. 6407), H7498 [16NO]
———establish a grant program to promote efforts to develop, implement, and sustain veterinary services (see H.R. 3519), H3441 [12MY]
Dept. of Commerce: study and report on access by blind consumers to certain electronic devices, establish minimum nonvisual access standards for such devices, and establish an enforcement office (see H.R. 4533), H972 [26FE]
Dept. of Defense: require submittal of certain certifications to Congress before transferring or releasing individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the custody of another country (see H.R. 4490), H388 [26JA]
Dept. of Labor: carry out a grant program to provide reintegration services through programs and facilities that emphasize services for homeless women veterans and homeless veterans with children (see H.R. 293), H2799 [21AP]
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]
———submit to Congress an annual report on exports of weapons and related services by Belarus and Belarusian enterprises (see H.R. 4436), H138 [13JA]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct proposed oil and gas lease sale for areas of the Outer Continental Shelf a certain distance beyond the coastal zone of Virginia (see H.R. 4942), H2456 [25MR]
Dept. of Transportation: 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), H1169 [4MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the U.S. in Laos during the Vietnamese Conflict era (see H.R. 5879), H6163 [27JY]
Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 6521), H8598 [16DE]
Diseases: fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see H.R. 3286), H5503 [1JY]
———improve diagnosis and treatment and promote public and clinician awareness of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) (see H. Res. 1438), H6764 [15SE]
District of Columbia: authorize Gold Star Mothers National Monument Foundation to establish a national monument (see H.R. 4197), H5503 [1JY]
———authorize Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work (see H.R. 4195), H3441 [12MY]
———clarify definition of marriage for legal purposes (see H.R. 2608), H327 [21JA]
Education: award Congressional Gold Medal to honor GI Bill assistance recipients in recognition of contributions made to the Nation and Harry W. Colmery in enacting the GI Bill (see H.R. 4745), H3542 [18MY]
———improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see H.R. 1240), H40 [12JA]
Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1343), H3310 [11MY]
FDA: modify approval of any drug containing controlled-release oxycodone hydrochloride to limit such approval to use for relief of severe-only pain (see H.R. 4956), H2580 [14AP]
Federal employees: establish and fund certain training programs for supervisors of Federal employees (see H.R. 5522), H4424 [14JN]
———index deferred annuities and provide survivor annuities to spouses of former employees entitled to a deferred annuity who died after leaving the Government before establishing a claim (see H.R. 4979), H2458 [25MR]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 197), H4215 [28MY]
Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1429), H4507 [15JN]
Flags: ensure the right of an individual to display the Service flag on residential property not be abridged (see H.R. 2546), H266 [20JA]
Foreign trade: prohibit importation of plastinated human remains from China (see H.R. 5524), H4678 [22JN]
Gies, Miep: tribute (see H. Res. 1074), H602 [4FE]
Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1617), H6805 [16SE]
Guinea: condemn violent suppression of legitimate political dissent and human rights abuses (see H. Res. 1013), H194 [19JA]
Haiti: express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake, support relief efforts, and commend crews of USNS Comfort and other naval vessels for medical relief efforts (see H. Res. 1048), H649 [22FE]
———tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (see H. Res. 1059), H471 [2FE]
Health: ensure an up or down vote on certain health care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), H1657 [18MR]
———understand and comprehensively address oral health problems associated with methamphetamine use (see H.R. 1671), H3311 [11MY]
Human rights: recognize plight of people with albinism in East Africa and condemn their murder and mutilation (see H. Res. 1088), H647 [22FE]
Internet Freedom Foundation: establish (see H.R. 4595), H601 [4FE]
Iran: call for release of Taqi Kalaji, condemn human rights violations, and impose further sanctions against the Government (see H. Res. 1118), H933 [25FE]
———impose sanctions on those complicit in human rights abuses committed against citizens or their families after the June 12, 2009, political processes (see H.R. 4649), H1028 [2MR]
Iraq: condemn anti-Christian violence that has forced Iraqi Christians to flee their homes and communities (see H. Res. 1762), H8786 [17DE]
———condemn anti-Christian violence that has forced Iraqi Christians to flee their homes and communities, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H. Res. 1762), H8941 [21DE]
———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: call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see H. Res. 1359), H4780 [23JN]
———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2643 [15AP]
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), H7615 [18NO]
Japan: condemn abduction of U.S. children, return such children to custodial parent or original jurisdiction for a custody determination, and provide parents access to their children (see H. Res. 1326), H3442 [12MY]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (see H.R. 4986), H5712 [19JY]
Korean Americans: tribute (see H. Res. 1036), H556 [3FE]
Korean War: anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation (see H.J. Res. 86), H4216 [28MY]
Law enforcement: mandate reporting requirements for sex offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. by foreign sex offenders (see H.R. 5138), H2876 [26AP]
———reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 2296), H472 [2FE]
Lee, Nelle Harper: anniversary of publication of ``To Kill a Mockingbird'' (see H. Res. 1525), H5986 [22JY]
Medicare: continue using current practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services (see H.R. 4371), H141 [13JA]
Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 4255), H648 [22FE]
Middle East: support a negotiated solution to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict and condemn unilateral measures to declare or recognize a Palestinian state (see H. Res. 1765), H8520 [15DE]
Mojave National Preserve: condemn illegal removal of Mojave Cross memorial and urge continued attempts at recovery (see H. Res. 1378), H4216 [28MY]
Monroe, James: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 4329), H141 [13JA]
Mortenson, Greg: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6084), H6684 [14SE]
Mother Teresa: commemorate anniversary of birth and honor life and legacy (see H. Res. 1615), H6882 [22SE]
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1116), H1029 [2MR]
National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1033), H388 [26JA]
National Bladder Cancer Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 1445), H5819 [20JY]
National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 263), H3484 [13MY]
National Day of Prayer: constitutionality (see H. Res. 1273), H2845 [22AP]
National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special Needs Children: establish (see H. Res. 1576), H6809 [20SE]
National FFA Organization: mint coins in commemoration of founding (see H.R. 3464), H2261 [23MR]
National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 442), H4023 (see H.R. 442), H4084 [27MY]
National Foundation on Physical Fitness and Sports: establish (see H.R. 4322), H7855 [1DE]
National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 1740), H7644 [29NO]
National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H5986 [22JY]
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: anniversary (see H. Res. 1444), H7855 [1DE]
National Limb Loss Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1056), H3080 [29AP]
National Physician Assistant Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1600), H7454 [15NO]
National POW/MIA Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 1630), H6803 [16SE]
National Previvor Day: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H5986 [22JY]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1485), H5504 [1JY]
National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1687), H7757 [30NO]
New Orleans Saints (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 1079), H649 [22FE]
NIH: establish Office of Mitochondrial Medicine (see H.R. 3502), H140 [13JA]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace (see H. Res. 1717), H7499 [16NO]
North American Inclusion Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1014), H388 [26JA]
NRC: condemn decision to begin the closure of the Yucca Mountain license application review relative to high-level nuclear waste storage (see H. Res. 1732), H7855 [1DE]
NSF: carry out a pilot program to award innovation inducement cash prizes in areas of NSF-funded research (see H.R. 5094), H2798 [21AP]
Palladio, Andrea: anniversary of birth (see H. Con. Res. 259), H6764 [15SE]
Paterno, Joe: tribute (see H. Res. 1715), H7453 [15NO]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure appropriate treatment of Depts. of Veterans Affairs and Defense health programs (see H.R. 4894), H1817 [20MR]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1299), H3312 [11MY]
Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital Four Diamonds Fund (see H. Res. 1112), H932 [25FE]
Pharmaceuticals: provide for take-back disposal of controlled substances in certain instances (see H.R. 5809), H6684 [14SE]
Poland: honor victims of Soviet police on the anniversary of the Katyn massacre and urge Russia to declassify all official records and cooperate with investigations of such massacre (see H. Res. 1323), H3123 [4MY]
Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. Res. 1247), H2937 [27AP]
Radford University: anniversary (see H. Res. 1182), H1440 [15MR]
Radio Free Asia: permanently authorize (see H.R. 4886), H2460 [25MR]
Religion: reaffirm ``In God We Trust'' 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]
Rotary International: anniversary (see H. Res. 1727), H7757 [30NO]
Russia: make certain individuals ineligible for visas or admission to U.S. and impose certain financial measures on such individuals pending investigation of death of Sergei L. Magnitsky (see H.R. 6365), H7855 [1DE]
SBA: improve preference for small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans (see H.R. 3363), H3824 [25MY]
Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (see H. Res. 855), H934 [25FE]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 5141), H7397 [29SE]
Smithsonian Institution: plan, design, and construct a facility, and enter into agreements relative to education programs at the National Zoological Park facility in Front Royal, VA (see H.R. 5717), H5545 [13JY]
Spirit of '45 Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 226), H3312 [11MY]
Srebrenica Remembrance Day: designate (see H. Res. 1423), H4215 [28MY]
SSI: disregard, for purposes of eligibility, compensation for participation in clinical trials for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 2866), H5303 [30JN]
Sudan: implement Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army to help ensure peace and stability (see H. Res. 1588), H6572 [30JY]
———recognize anniversary of signing of Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army and call for urgent and aggressive actions to establish peace in all regions (see H. Res. 1019), H265 [20JA]
Syria: condemn transfer of Scud missiles and Iranian weapons to Hezbollah, reevaluate nomination of Robert S. Ford as Ambassador, enforce sanctions, and urge pressure to end sponsorship of terrorists (see H. Res. 1285), H3312 [11MY]
Taxation: allow a credit for teleworking expenses (see H.R. 4348), H327 [21JA]
———express that the value-added tax is a massive tax increase that will cripple families on fixed income and only further push back America's economic recovery (see H. Res. 1346), H3310 [11MY]
———limit penalty for failure to disclose reportable transactions based on resulting tax benefits and require a report on tax shelter penalties and other enforcement actions (see H.R. 4068), H140 [13JA]
———promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 571), H4974 (see H.R. 571), H5203 [29JN]
———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 1806), H6763 [15SE]
Telecommunications: make more spectrum available to, facilitate development of a wireless broadband network for, and provide standards for spectrum needs of public safety agencies (see H.R. 5081), H5712 [19JY]
Terrorism: allow determination that certain individuals are unlawful enemy combatants subject to trial by military commissions (see H.R. 4415), H266 [20JA]
———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), H3311 [11MY]
Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Res. 1449), H6164 [27JY]
U.N.: prohibit U.S. participation on the U.N. Human Rights Council and prohibit contributions for purposes of paying for investigation into efforts to break Israeli blockade of Gaza (see H.R. 5501), H4597 [16JN]
U.N. Commission on the Status of Women: condemn selection of Iran to serve (see H. Res. 1371), H4216 [28MY]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 5680), H5618 [14JY]
U.S. Military History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1442), H5618 [14JY]
U.S. Olympic Committee: tribute to U.S. Paralympics Team (see H. Res. 1479), H6164 [27JY]
University of Virginia: tribute to men's soccer team (see H. Res. 991), H141 [13JA]
Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 333), H3202 [5MY]
Vietnam: condemn human rights violations against villagers of Con Dau in Da Nang, call for U.N. investigation, and urge the Dept. of State to monitor such violations (see H. Res. 1572), H6405 (see H. Res. 1572), H6457 [29JY]
———impose sanctions on individuals who are complicit in human rights abuses against nationals of Vietnam or their families (see H.R. 6433), H7614 [18NO]
Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 2030), H7454 [15NO]
World War II: commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see H. Con. Res. 296), H5677 [15JY]
———ensure all U.S. Holocaust survivors are able to live remaining years with dignity, comfort, and security (see H. Con. Res. 323), H7394 [29SE]
———tribute to Armed Forces members who gave their lives in the June 6, 1944 (D-Day), amphibious landing at Normandy, France (see H. Res. 1251), H2845 [22AP]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Business and industry: amend Federal law to encourage the repatriation of jobs to the U.S. (see H.R. 5980), H6405 (see H.R. 5980), H6457 [29JY]
Colonel George Juskalian Post Office Building, Centreville, VA: designate (see H.R. 6392), H7394 [29SE]
Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III courts of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4556), H470 [2FE]
Transportation Security Administration: establish a 10-year term of office for any individual appointed as Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for the Transportation Security Administration (see H.R. 4459), H139 [13JA]
Essays
Why We Should Have a National First Responder's Appreciation Day: Ananda Bhatia, E503
———Diego Loya, E503
———Kyle Brown, E503
———Maddie Klaff, E503
———Tommy Mai, E503
Letters
Afghanistan-Pakistan Study Group establishment, H6999 [28SE]
———by, H6998 [28SE]
Anti-Christian violence in Iraq: Ismat Karmo, Chaldean Assyrian Syriac Council of America, E2144
Dept. of State Office of International Religious Freedom proposed reorganization: by, H5979 [22JY]
Dept. of State Office of the Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues understaffing: by, H5980 [22JY]
Human rights abuses in Morocco: Taib F. Fihri, H3468 [13MY]
Human trafficking in Egypt: several Representatives, E648
Millennium Challenge Corp., compact with Morocco suspension: by, E897
National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S. recommendations implementation: by, E705
Proposed release of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Yemen: John O. Brennan, Executive Office of the President, E130
Radicalization of Americans in Yemen: by, H114 [13JA]
Review national security regulations: by, H113 [13JA]
Securing America's Future Economy (SAFE) Commission: by, E974
Subpoena for Christopher Coates to appear before U.S. Commission on Civil Rights relative to alleged intimidation of voters at polling place: by, E1758
U.S. Policy on Sudan: by, H5979 [22JY]
U.S. policy on Sudan: by, H3183 [5MY], E761
Obituaries
Gillum, Marvin L.: Manassas (VA) News & Messenger, E91
Manus ``Jack'' Fish, 81, Dies; Led National Park Service Work, Patricia Sullivan, Washington (DC) Post, E350
Remarks
Afghanistan-Pakistan Study Group: establish, H6998 [28SE]
Appropriations: making continuing, H8205, H8206 [8DE]
Arizona: resolve water rights claims of the White Mountain Apache Tribe (H.R. 1065), consideration (H. Res. 1017), H208 [20JA]
Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action: establish, H197 [20JA]
Budget: allocation of funds, H596 [4FE]
———deficit, H208 [20JA], H596 [4FE], H8578
———increase statutory limit on the public debt (H.J. Res. 45), H197 [20JA]
———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 (H. Res. 1203), H1840 [21MR]
Bureau of Reclamation: develop water infrastructure in the Rio Grande Basin, and approve settlement of water rights claims of the Pueblos of Nambe, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, and Tesuque tribes (H.R. 3342), consideration (H. Res. 1017), H208 [20JA]
Business and industry: amend Federal law to encourage the repatriation of jobs to the U.S. (H.R. 5980), E1472
———bring manufacturing jobs back from overseas, H4577 [16JN]
China: anniversary of persecution of Falun Gong (H. Res. 605), E400
———human rights violations, H5975 [22JY], E400
Coates, Christopher: subpoena to appear before U.S. Commission on Civil Rights relative to alleged intimidation of voters at polling place, E1758
Colonel George Juskalian Post Office Building, Centreville, VA: designate (H.R. 6392), H7623 [29NO]
Committee on Foreign Affairs (House): Lorne Craner testimony on promotion of human rights and democracy, E1280
Cuba: condemn death of political prisoner Orlando Zapata Tamayo, E286
———human rights violations, E286
Dept. of Homeland Security: reform and review national security regulations, H113 [13JA]
Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III courts of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (H.R. 4556), E117
———proposed release of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Yemen, E129
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]
———understaffing of the Office of the Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues, H5978 [22JY]
———urge President Obama to name Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, E566
Dept. of the Interior: approve the Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement (H.R. 3254), consideration (H. Res. 1017), H208 [20JA]
———characterization that provision to allow receipt of land into trust for all Indian tribes will result in expansion of Indian gaming, H8205, H8206 [8DE]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 3082), Senate amendment, H8205, H8206 [8DE]
Egypt: human rights violations, E648
———U.S. policy, H5977 [22JY]
FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H8578
Federal employees: improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing telework program that allows employees to telework at least 20 percent of hours worked in every 2 administrative workweeks (H.R. 1722), H3162 [5MY], H5580 [14JY], E1338
———improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing telework program that allows employees to telework at least 20 percent of hours worked in every 2 administrative workweeks (H.R. 1722), Senate amendment, H7565 [18NO]
Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, H113 [13JA]
Google, Inc.: threats to discontinue service in China over cyber attack and censorship issues, H46 [13JA]
Haiti: tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (H. Res. 1059), H673
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1452 [16MR]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), consideration (H. Res. 1203), H1840 [21MR]
Iran: condemn imprisonment of leaders of Baha'i community for espionage, E68
———human rights violations, E1076
Iraq: condemn anti-Christian violence that has forced Iraqi Christians to flee their homes and communities, E2143
———support religious and ethnic minorities, H5976 [22JY]
———support religious and ethnic minorities (H. Res. 944), H678 [23FE], E219
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn unprovoked military attack against South Korea, E2163
———human rights violations, H5976 [22JY]
Lance Corporal Alexander Scott Arredondo, U.S. Marine Corps Post Office Building, Jamaica Plain, MA: designate (H.R. 5877), H7621 [29NO]
Lavey, Brigitte: Fairfax County, VA, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E915
Leesburg, VA: tribute to Loudoun Country Day School third grade class food drive, E545
Loudoun County, VA: tribute to Valor Foundation ``Why We Should Have a National First Responder's Appreciation Day'' essay competition winners, E503
Manassas, VA: tribute to Virginia Airborne Search and Rescue Squad, E1563
McLean, VA: anniversary, E1304
Mesothelioma Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 771), H7623 [29NO]
Millennium Challenge Corp.: awarding of contracts to Chinese owned businesses, E1814
———suspend compact with Morocco, H5977 [22JY], E897
Morocco: human rights violations, H3466 [13MY], H5977 [22JY], E1523
———U.S. policy, E1320
NASA: manned space flight funding, E628
National Guard: tribute to 29th Infantry Division, 116th Infantry Regiment and 111th Field Artillery Battalion for participation in landing at Normandy on D-Day, E498
National Month of the Military Child: observance, E653
New York, NY: attempted car bombing in Times Square, E817
Next Generation Choices Foundation: tribute, E230
Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace (H. Res. 1717), H8053 [7DE]
Obama, President: proposal to establish deficit commission by Executive order, H247 [20JA]
Our Military Kids, Inc: tribute to Star Power Award recipients, E653
Patent and Trademark Office: making supplemental appropriations (H.R. 5874), H6252 [28JY]
Peace Corps: anniversary, E305
Purcellville, VA: tribute to Food of Life food pantry, E263
———tribute to Upper Loudoun Youth Football League donations to Tree of Life food pantry, E1946
Rice family: tribute to service in Armed Forces, E1677
Securing America's Future Economy (SAFE) Commission: establish (H.R. 1557), H247 [20JA], H596-H599 [4FE], E973
Sudan: declaration of martial law in Darfur, E808
———develop comprehensive strategy to address humanitarian crisis in Darfur, H5974 [22JY]
———U.S. policy, H3182 [5MY], H3206 [6MY], H4218 [8JN], H5974 [22JY], E651
Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H8578
———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, increase limits on small business expensing of certain depreciable assets, and extend alternative minimum tax relief, H8578
Transportation Security Administration: establish a 10-year term of office for any individual appointed as Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for the Transportation Security Administration (H.R. 4459), H113 [13JA], E21
Virginia: tribute to 10th Congressional District food banks and pantries, E1354
———tribute to 10th Congressional District grocery stores for donations to food banks and pantries, E1290
Warren County, VA: tribute to Homes for Our Troops program, E965
World War II: ensure all U.S. Holocaust survivors are able to live remaining years with dignity, comfort, and security (H. Con. Res. 323), H7715 [30NO]
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H7431 [15NO]
Special order: granted, H137 [13JA], H263 [20JA], H2316 [24MR], H3199 [5MY], H3481 [13MY], H4595 [16JN], H5815 [20JY]
Reports
Freedom in the World—Western Sahara: Freedom House, Inc., E1524
Resolutions by organizations
Tribute to National Guard 29th Infantry Division, 116th Infantry Regiment and 111th Field Artillery Battalion for participation in the Normandy Invasion on D-Day: Virginia General Assembly, E498
Statements
Daja Wangchuk Meston: Linda A. Mancini, E1495
Message of Hope and a Call to Action: Sudan Catholic Bishops' Regional Conference, E1558
Testimonies
Dept. of Justice Case on Alleged Intimidation of Voters at Polling Place: Christopher Coates, E1758
Tributes
Ball, John E.D., E721
Fish, Manus (Jack), E350
Gillum, Marvin L., E91
Juskalian, George, E1420
Meston, Daja Wangchuk, E1495
Parris, Stan, H2475 [13AP]
Pickett, Owen B., H7507 [17NO]
Scovel, Gregory A., E205
Spak, Michael R., E829
Toups, John, E101