KUCINICH, DENNIS J. (a Representative from Ohio)
Addresses
Impact of Cell Phone Use on Human Health: by, E1855
Reading of U.S. Constitution, H57 [6JA]
Amendments
Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H790 [14FE], H1311 [18FE]
Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2219), H4461 [22JN], H4598 [6JY], H4765 [8JY]
Dept. of Energy: expedite consideration and approval of construction and operation of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 1938), H5529 [26JY]
Analyses
Joint Resolution on Iraq: Representative Kucinich (2002), H1948-H1950 [17MR]
Appointments
Committee to escort the Speaker-elect to the Chair, H3 [5JA]
Articles and editorials
Afghan Security the Worst in a Decade—UN, ABC, Inc., H1947 [17MR]
Afghanistan—Obscenely Well-Funded, but Largely Unsuccessful War Rages on Out of Sight of the American Public, Juan Cole, AlterNet (Internet site), H1941 [17MR]
America's `Aimless Absurdity' in Afghanistan, Malou Innocent, cato-at-liberty.org (Internet site), H1940 [17MR]
America's Failed War in Afghanistan—No Policy Change Is Going To Affect the Outcome, Jeremy Scahill, Nation (publication), H1945 [17MR]
Amid Concerns, FBI Lapses Went On—Records Collection Brought Internal Questions but Little Scrutiny, R. Jeffrey Smith and John Solomon, Washington (DC) Post, H740 [14FE]
Bank Overcharged Military Families on Mortgages, Tamara Keith, NPR.org (Internet site), E78
Commanders Expect a `Significant' U.S. Presence in Afghanistan for 8 to 10 More Years—Dem Rep, Amanda Terkel, Huffington Post (Internet site), H1930 [17MR]
Damning New Report Shows U.S. Strategy Is Blocking Chance for Peace in Afghanistan, Derrick Crowe and Robert Greenwald, AlterNet (Internet site), H1946 [17MR]
Experts Cast Doubt on Iran Sanctions Strategy, Ardavon Naimi, National Iranian American Council, H8850 [13DE]
F.B.I. Made `Blanket' Demands for Phone Records, Eric Lichtblau, New York (NY) Times, H626 [10FE]
Failing in Afghanistan Successfully—Despite Hundreds of Billions of Dollars and Thousands, of Troops, the U.S. Is Unable To Conclude Its Longest War, Marwan Bishara, Aljazeera.net (Internet site), H1946 [17MR]
FBI Audit Prompts Calls for Reform—Some Lawmakers Suggest Limits on PATRIOT Act, Dan Eggen and John Solomon, Washington (DC) Post, H739 [14FE]
4 Things You Need To Know About the Iran Bomb Plot, Adam Serwer, Mother Jones (publication), H8849 [13DE]
Getting Ahead of the Facts on Iran, Patrick B. Pexton, Washington (DC) Post, H8850 [13DE]
Healthcare—Stories From Illinois and Indiana, Ogan Gurel, walk4healthcare.blogspot.com (Internet site), E26
Healthcare—Stories From Maryland and Washington, DC, Ogan Gurel, walk4healthcare.blogspot.com (Internet site), E25
Healthcare—Stories From Ohio, Ogan Gurel, walk4healthcare.blogspot.com (Internet site), E29
Healthcare—Stories From West Virginia and Pennsylvania, Ogan Gurel, walk4healthcare.blogspot.com (Internet site), E22
How To Schedule a War—The Incredible Shrinking Withdrawal Date, Tom Englehardt, AlterNet (Internet site), H1933-H1935 [17MR]
How's That Population-Centric COIN Going? Kelley Vlahos, American Conservative (publication), H1937 [17MR]
Iran and the I.A.E.A., Seymour M. Hersh, New Yorker (Internet site), H8855 [13DE]
Libya—Britain's 1BN Pound War, Richard Norton—Taylor and Simon Rogers, London (England) Guardian, H4004 [3JN]
$110 Billion Question, Thomas Friedman, New York (NY) Times, H1922 [17MR]
Poll—Nearly Two-Thirds of Americans Say Afghan War Isn't Worth Fighting, Scott Wilson and Jon Cohen, Washington (DC) Post, H1921 [17MR]
Pulling a Fast One in Afghanistan, Christopher A. Preble, National Interest (publication), H1940 [17MR]
Report Reveals Steep Increase in War Amputations Last Fall, David Brown, Washington (DC) Post, H1937 [17MR]
Self-Limiting Success of Iran Sanctions, Suzanne Maloney and Ray Takeyh, Foreign Affairs (publication), H8849 [13DE]
Three Trillion Dollar War—The Cost of the Iraq and Afghanistan Conflicts Have Grown to Staggering Proportions, Joseph Stiglitz and Linda Bilmes, London (England) Times, H1926 [17MR]
Totally Occupied—700 Military Bases Spread Across Afghanistan, Nick Turse, AlterNet (Internet site), H1941 [17MR]
Twitter Shines a Spotlight on Secret F.B.I. Subpoenas, Noam Cohen, New York (NY) Times, H626 [10FE]
U.S. Pulling Back in Afghan Valley It Called Vital to War, C.J. Chivers, Alissa J. Rubin, and Wesley Morgan, New York (NY) Times, H1947 [17MR]
Used-Car Salesman as Iran Proxy? Why Assassination Plot Doesn't Add up for Experts, Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor (publication), H8848 [13DE]
When Will Marine Leadership Stand Up for Gay Service Members? Darrel Choat, Washington (DC) Post, E1692
Will Sanctions Against Iran Raise Gas Prices?, Brian Palmer, Slate.com (Internet site), H8853 [13DE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Afghanistan: ensure funds provided for Armed Forces operations are only used for safe and orderly withdrawal of U.S. military forces and Dept. of Defense contractors (see H.R. 780), H1177 (see H.R. 780), H1196 [17FE]
Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory cattle (see H.R. 3704), H9925 [16DE]
———promote local and regional farm and food systems (see H.R. 3286), H7206 [1NO]
American Legion: provide for an additional power under its Federal charter to provide guidance and leadership to individual departments and posts, but not control of activities of such entities (see H.R. 2369), H6415 [22SE]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 835), H1770 [11MR]
Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 2256), H4364 [21JN]
———establish a grant program to encourage use of assistance dogs by certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans (see H.R. 943), H1618 [8MR]
———prohibit certain interstate conduct relative to exotic animals and prohibit certain computer-assisted remote hunting (see H.R. 2210), H5489 [25JY]
———prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 1513), H6921 [13OC]
———prohibit shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption (see H.R. 2966), H6237 [19SE]
———restrict use of exotic and nondomesticated animals in traveling circuses and exhibitions (see H.R. 3359), H7331 [3NO]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 139), H3161 [10MY]
Armed Forces: designate the Honor and Remember Flag as an official symbol to recognize and honor members who died in the line of duty (see H.R. 546), H776 [14FE]
———direct the President to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan (see H.J. Res. 49), H1842 [15MR]
———improve prevention and response to sexual assaults (see H.R. 3435), H7713 [16NO]
———repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 2859), H6043 [9SE]
———require the President to obtain in advance specific statutory authorization for use in response to civil unrest in Libya (see H. Con. Res. 31), H2040 [29MR]
———require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat injuries (see H.R. 1417), H2533 [7AP]
Arms control: reduce nuclear weapons and apply savings to certain domestic initiatives while ensuring environmental restoration and clean-energy conversion (see H.R. 1334), H5919 [16AU]
Assets for Independence Act: reauthorize and approve applications to operate new demonstration programs, renew existing programs, and enhance program flexibility (see H.R. 1623), H3221 [11MY]
Bankruptcy: make privately issued student loans dischargeable (see H.R. 2028), H4750 [7JY]
Business and industry: establish a pilot program to facilitate education and training programs in the field of advanced manufacturing (see H.R. 1716), H4187 [14JN]
———require employers to keep records on non-employees who perform labor or services for remuneration and provide a special penalty for employers who misclassify employees (see H.R. 3178), H7831 [17NO]
Capitol Building and Grounds: designate a room of the Capitol Visitor Center as the ``Gabriel Zimmerman Meeting Room'' (see H. Res. 364), H5812 [30JY]
CFTC: impose position limits and margin requirements to eliminate excessive oil speculation and ensure that price of crude oil and derivative fuels reflects fundamentals of supply and demand (see H.R. 2328), H6011 [8SE]
Children and youth: promote minimum State requirements for prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports (see H.R. 469), H507 [26JA]
———require State child welfare agencies to promptly report information on missing or abducted children to law enforcement authorities (see H.R. 3741), H10014 [20DE]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1519), H2664 [13AP]
———prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1397), H2572 [8AP]
Collective bargaining: support rights of all workers and call for an end to the recent attacks on workers (see H. Res. 163), H2858 [14AP]
Committee on Deficit Reduction (Joint, Select): express that any legislative language approved should not reduce benefits for Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid recipients (see H. Con. Res. 72), H5923 [19AU]
Congress: prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transaction by Members and employees (see H.R. 1148), H4187 [14JN]
Contracts: establish fair procedures for arbitration clauses (see H.R. 1873), H3278 [12MY]
Controlled Substances Act: exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana (see H.R. 1831), H3217 [11MY]
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora: tribute (see H. Res. 47), H776 [14FE]
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 20), H256 [18JA]
Courts: eliminate the learned intermediary defense to tort claims based on product liability (see H.R. 542), H1580 [4MR]
———strengthen enforcement of spousal court-ordered property distributions (see H.R. 583), H4278 [15JN]
Credit: adjust certain home loans and forgive certain student loans (see H. Res. 365), H5923 [19AU]
———exclude from consumer credit reports medical debt that has been in collection and has been fully paid or settled (see H.R. 2086), H5897 [5AU]
———require certain mortgagees to evaluate loans for modifications and establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs (see H.R. 1477), H2935 [2MY]
Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 2492), H5240 [19JY]
Dallas Mavericks (basketball team): tribute (see H. Res. 311), H4327 [16JN]
Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 1116), H1905 [16MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: remove ineligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits of individuals who participate in a strike (see H.R. 530), H3343 [23MY]
Dept. of Commerce: establish a Make It in America Block Grant Program (see H.R. 1912), H3301 [13MY]
Dept. of Defense: enhance suicide prevention program by requiring suicide prevention training during recruit basic training, preseparation counseling, and mental health assessments (see H.R. 1284), H3162 [10MY]
———reduce budget to level provided for fiscal year 2008 and freeze budget at such level (see H.R. 413), H553 [8FE]
Dept. of Education: assure comparability of opportunity for educationally disadvantaged students (see H.R. 1294), H9945 [19DE]
———award grants to establish pediatric early literacy programs for health care providers and facilities (see H.R. 820), H1250 (see H.R. 820), H1362 [18FE]
———establish an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (see H.R. 1704), H7069 [25OC]
———improve academic content standards for physical education (see H.R. 1057), H4673 [6JY]
———make grants to support fire safety education programs on college campuses (see H.R. 1199), H2293 [4AP]
———promote environmental education (see H.R. 2547), H5086 [14JY]
———provide adequate and equitable educational opportunities for students in State public school systems (see H.R. 1295), H9945 [19DE]
———support Promise Neighborhoods (see H.R. 2098), H10016 [20DE]
Dept. of Energy: provide for a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application in vehicle technologies (see H.R. 1367), H2327 [5AP]
Dept. of HHS: authorize grants to provide treatment for diabetes within minority communities (see H.R. 2799), H6233 [15SE]
———establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H4673 [6JY]
———establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 2187), H4674 [6JY]
———establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see H.R. 2595), H6011 [8SE]
———expand and enhance adult day programs for people with multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological diseases or conditions to improve respite services for caregivers (see H.R. 883), H1797 [14MR]
———provide grants to States to establish maternal mortality review committees on pregnancy-related deaths (see H.R. 894), H1797 [14MR]
———provide protections for consumers against excessive, unjustified, or unfairly discriminatory increases in insurance premium rates (see H.R. 416), H553 [8FE]
———reauthorize Administration on Aging Lifespan Respite Care Program (see H.R. 3266), H9929 [16DE]
———reduce adolescent pregnancy, HIV rates, and other sexually transmitted diseases by expanding comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education in schools (see H.R. 3324), H7333 [3NO]
———require certain standards and enforcement provisions to prevent child abuse and neglect in residential programs (see H.R. 3126), H7009 [24OC]
Dept. of Homeland Security: modify requirements for the visa waiver program (see H.R. 959), H9945 [19DE]
———prohibit the procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced (see H.R. 679), H4187 [14JN]
Dept. of HUD: provide Federal grants to urban areas for the rehabilitation of critically needed recreational areas and facilities and development of improved recreation programs (see H.R. 709), H1392 [28FE]
———provide rental assistance payments to assist certain owners of manufactured homes who rent the lots on which their homes are located (see H.R. 326), H2108 [30MR]
Dept. of Justice: award grants to prevent or alleviate community violence by providing education, mentoring, and counseling services to children, teachers, families, and community leaders (see H.R. 3054), H6674 [6OC]
———classify human trafficking as a violent crime for purposes of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program (see H.R. 2982), H8881 [13DE]
———establish a toll-free telephone hotline where individuals may obtain information on voting in Federal elections and report on problems encountered in voting in such elections (see H.R. 2540), H5897 [5AU]
———establish pilot program to identify and eliminate unjustified racial and ethnic disparities in the administration of justice (see H.R. 1771), H4038 [3JN]
———improve compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program for workers involved in uranium mining (see H.R. 1490), H2603 [12AP]
Dept. of Labor: permit establishment of Job Corps centers in U.S. territories (see H.R. 2395), H4575 [24JN]
Dept. of State: authorize the Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative focusing on peace and nonviolence in global conflict resolution (see H.R. 3056), H6674 [6OC]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of the Colonel Charles Young Home in Xenia, OH, and associated locations to assess potential inclusion in the National Park System (see H.R. 799), H1250 (see H.R. 799), H1361 [18FE]
Dept. of Transportation: modify cost-sharing requirements under certain public transportation grant programs (see H.R. 3021), H7009 [24OC]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program on dog training therapy (see H.R. 198), H256 [18JA]
———deem certain service in the organized military forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been active service for benefit purposes (see H.R. 210), H6625 [5OC]
Developing countries: promote sexual and reproductive health of individuals and couples (see H.R. 1319), H2412 [6AP]
Disabled: provide certified trainers of service animals access to the same public transportation and public accommodations afforded disabled persons with service animals (see H.R. 1878), H3870 (see H.R. 1878), H3911 [1JN]
Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of unemployment status (see H.R. 1113), H3220 [11MY]
Diseases: address HIV/AIDS in the African-American community (see H.R. 1462), H4673 [6JY]
———establish a national screening program, and provide States the option to increase screening for the prevention, early detection, and timely treatment of colorectal cancer under Medicaid (see H.R. 912), H2293 [4AP]
———expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 2505), H5897 [5AU]
———extend Postal Service authority to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer research (see H.R. 466), H3161 [10MY]
———provide for an evidence-based strategy for voluntary screening for HIV/AIDS and other common sexually transmitted infections (see H.R. 1774), H3162 [10MY]
District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress and exempt residents from paying Federal income taxes until such voting representation takes effect (see H.R. 266), H6987 [21OC]
———statehood (see H.R. 265), H6987 [21OC]
Drugs: limit application of Federal laws to the distribution and consumption of marijuana (see H.R. 2306), H7579 [14NO]
Ecology and environment: constitutional amendment on the right to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment (see H.J. Res. 33), H5782 [29JY]
Economy: constitutional amendment on the right to full employment and balanced growth (see H.J. Res. 35), H5782 [29JY]
———create jobs and reduce the deficit through fair tax rates, cutting defense spending, strengthening Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, and infrastructure investment (see H.R. 3638), H8968 [14DE]
———provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (see H.R. 3743), H10014 [20DE]
———provide subsidized employment for unemployed, low-income adults, summer and year-round employment opportunities for low-income youth, and work-based training for unemployed adults and youth (see H.R. 3425), H9929 [16DE]
Education: constitutional amendment on the right to a quality public education (see H.J. Res. 29), H5782 [29JY]
———develop 21st century readiness initiatives that assist students in acquiring skills to think critically and solve problems, communicate, collaborate with others, and create and innovate (see H.R. 2536), H10017 [20DE]
———ensure schools have physical education programs that meet minimum requirements for physical education (see H.R. 422), H2293 [4AP]
———express that adding art and design into Federal programs that target science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields encourages innovation and economic growth (see H. Res. 319), H5127 [15JY]
———improve calculation, reporting, and accountability for high school graduation rates (see H.R. 1419), H6098 [12SE]
———increase assessment accuracy to better measure student achievement and provide States with greater flexibility on assessment design (see H.R. 507), H10016 [20DE]
Egypt: express solidarity with Egyptian people, condemn use of violence against protesters, express gratitude toward Egyptian military for restraint, and support transition to a representative government (see H. Res. 88), H1253 (see H. Res. 88), H1364 [18FE]
Employment: adjust discretionary spending limits for appropriations for emergency job creation (see H.R. 2857), H6140 [13SE]
———allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (see H.R. 1876), H3278 [12MY]
———create an emergency jobs program (see H.R. 2914), H6180 [14SE]
EPA: establish centers of excellence for green infrastructure (see H.R. 2030), H4750 [7JY]
ERISA: provide protection for company-provided retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H6273 [20SE]
FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (see H.R. 2644), H5897 [5AU]
Families and domestic relations: improve the lives of working families by providing medical, child care, and educational assistance and encouraging the establishment of family-friendly workplaces (see H.R. 2346), H6979 [14OC]
FDA: help prevent occurrence of cancer resulting from the use of ultraviolet tanning lamps by imposing more stringent controls on the use of such devices (see H.R. 1676), H3221 [11MY]
Federal Advisory Committee Act: increase transparency of Federal advisory committees (see H.R. 3124), H6671 [6OC]
Federal employees: ensure that 4 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave (see H.R. 616), H2039 [29MR]
———provide coverage of acupuncturist services under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 1328), H2412 [6AP]
Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 1066), H3111 [5MY]
Federal Interagency Working Group on Reducing Poverty: establish (see H.R. 3300), H7207 [1NO]
Federal Property and Administrative Services Act: extend number of years that multiyear contracts may be entered into for purchase of advanced biofuel (see H.R. 1847), H5734 [28JY]
Financial institutions: offer services to protect seniors from affinity scams (see H.R. 370), H9928 [16DE]
———restore certain provisions of law to separate investment banking from commercial banking (see H.R. 1489), H4279 [15JN]
Firearms: prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 308), H2039 [29MR]
Food and Nutrition Act: treat the Northern Mariana Islands in the same manner as Guam (see H.R. 1465), H5897 [5AU]
Foreign policy: establish the Office of the Special Inspector General for Overseas Contingency Operations (see H.R. 2880), H6042 [9SE]
Foreign trade: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (see H.R. 639), H680 [10FE]
———prevent importation of merchandise into the U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see H.R. 3057), H7069 [25OC]
Forest Service: protect certain roadless areas (see H.R. 3465), H7829 [17NO]
FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H507 [26JA]
Government: increase transparency (see H.R. 1144), H1982 [17MR]
Green, Christina Taylor: honor memory by encouraging schools to teach civic education and civil discourse (see H. Res. 181), H1985 [17MR]
Guam War Claims Review Commission: implement recommendations (see H.R. 44), H356 [19JA]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 104), H1797 [14MR]
Hawaii: express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganization and recognition of the Native Hawaiian government (see H.R. 1250), H2105 [30MR]
Hazardous substances: establish a national mercury monitoring program (see H.R. 3391), H7397 [4NO]
Health: constitutional amendment on the right to high quality health care (see H.J. Res. 30), H5782 [29JY]
———national policy to provide health care, control costs, and enhance the quality of the health care system (see H.R. 1200), H4750 [7JY]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 676), H924 [15FE]
———provide for medical neutrality protecting medical facilities and personnel during armed conflict and establish accountability for violations of the principle of medical neutrality (see H.R. 2643), H7929 [29NO]
Higher Education Act: expand teacher loan forgiveness (see H.R. 85), H3161 [10MY]
Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1815), H3305 [13MY]
House of Representatives: provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat (see H.R. 267), H6987 [21OC]
Housing: allow homeowners of moderate-value homes who are subject to mortgage foreclosure proceedings to remain in their homes as renters (see H.R. 1548), H2854 [14AP]
———constitutional amendment on the right to decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing (see H.J. Res. 32), H5782 [29JY]
Human rights: express that the U.S. should become an international human rights leader by ratifying and implementing certain core international conventions (see H. Res. 312), H4367 [21JN]
Hunting and trapping: prohibit body-gripping traps in National Wildlife Refuge System (see H.R. 2657), H5579 [26JY]
Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 1537), H2854 [14AP] (see H.R. 1796), H3870 (see H.R. 1796), H3911 [1JN]
———cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1842), H9946 [19DE]
Iron and steel industry: require certain Federal agencies to use iron and steel produced in the U.S. in carrying out projects for the construction, alteration, or repair of a public building or public work (see H.R. 1703), H4279 [15JN]
Labor unions: recognize importance in ensuring a strong middle class by advocating for equitable wages, humane work conditions, improved benefits, and increased civic engagement by workers (see H. Res. 452), H7207 [1NO]
Legislative branch of the Government: enhance enforcement authority for occupational safety and health protections and provide whistleblower protections and other antidiscrimination protections for employees (see H.R. 3108), H7400 [4NO]
Libya: cease use of force by U.S. Armed Forces unless such use of force is authorized by Congress (see H.R. 1212), H2036 [29MR]
———disapprove U.S. intervention (see H. Con. Res. 58), H3985 [2JN]
———require the President to recommend specific reductions in non-security discretionary appropriations to offset costs of military operations (see H.R. 1323), H2265 [1AP]
Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 1171), H8881 [13DE]
Marine Sgt. Jeremy E. Murray Post Office, Rootstown, OH: designate (see H.R. 725), H3646 (see H.R. 725), H3684 [25MY]
Medicaid: extend the period of temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 3542), H8967 [14DE]
Medicare: deliver a meaningful drug benefit and lower prescription drug prices (see H.R. 999), H1797 [14MR]
———provide coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 1328), H2412 [6AP]
———provide for additional opportunities to enroll under part B (see H.R. 1654), H2913 [15AP]
———provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services (see H.R. 831), H1390 [28FE]
———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1546), H4529 [23JN]
Minimum wage: provide for calculation based on the Federal poverty threshold for a family of 2, as determined by the Bureau of the Census (see H.R. 283), H435 [24JA]
Mining and mineral resources: improve occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families (see H.R. 1579), H2935 [2MY]
Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 2954), H6231 [15SE]
National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 220), H7627 [15NO]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 2527), H5084 [14JY]
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 51), H554 [8FE]
National Childhood Brain Tumor Prevention Network: establish (see H.R. 1970), H4673 [6JY]
National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 40), H2665 [13AP]
National Flood Research and Education Consortium: establish (see H.R. 2330), H5966 [7SE]
National Museum of the American People: support formation of a bipartisan Presidential commission to study establishment (see H. Con. Res. 63), H5375 [21JY]
Native Americans: provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 27), H601 [9FE]
NIH: establish and maintain an undiagnosed diseases network (see H.R. 2671), H5889 [1AU]
Nuclear energy: ensure that nuclear powerplants can withstand and adequately respond to earthquakes, tsunamis, strong storms, or other events that threaten a major impact (see H.R. 1242), H2935 [2MY]
Nuclear weapons: recognize nonproliferation options for nuclear understanding to keep everyone safe (NO NUKES) (see H. Res. 21), H256 [18JA]
Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (see H.R. 190), H6552 [4OC]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish a public health insurance option (see H.R. 191), H1252 (see H.R. 191), H1364 [18FE]
Peace Corps: issue semipostal stamp (see H.R. 384), H395 [20JA]
———require sexual assault risk-reduction and response training, develop assault protocol and guidelines, establish victims advocates, and establish a Sexual Assault Advisory Council (see H.R. 2337), H6458 [23SE]
Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation: authorize establishment of a commemorative work in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 854), H6457 [23SE]
Pharmaceuticals: preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see H.R. 965), H1770 [11MR]
Political campaigns: reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 1404), H2410 [6AP]
———require disclosure to shareholders of any expenditure made by companies in support of or in opposition to any candidate for Federal, State, or local public office (see H.R. 2728), H7069 [25OC]
Postal Service: amend methodology for calculating the amount of any Postal surplus or supplemental liability under the Civil Service Retirement System (see H.R. 1351), H2328 [5AP]
———ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 137), H2412 [6AP]
Power resources: establish a program to provide for workforce training and education at community colleges in sustainable energy (see H.R. 1881), H4586 [1JY]
President and Vice President: constitutional amendment on direct popular election (see H.J. Res. 36), H5782 [29JY]
Presidents of the U.S.: establish procedures for the consideration of claims of constitutionally based privilege against disclosure of Presidential records (see H.R. 3071), H6467 [29SE]
Product safety: ban use of bisphenol A in food and beverage containers (see H.R. 432), H3161 [10MY]
Public debt: increase statutory limit (see H.R. 2663), H5660 [27JY]
Public lands: designate certain portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Basin and Range Deserts in Utah as wilderness (see H.R. 1916), H4794 [8JY]
———designate lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness and wild and scenic rivers and establish Northern Rockies Wildlife Habitat and Corridors Information System and Program (see H.R. 3334), H7329 [3NO]
Real estate: prevent foreclosure of home mortgages and increase availability of affordable new mortgages and affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 363), H394 [20JA]
———proposed settlement between Dept. of Justice, State attorneys general, and mortgage services relative to mortgage fraud and the economic crisis (see H. Con. Res. 85), H7331 [3NO]
Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 1574), H3162 [10MY]
Safe Drinking Water Act: repeal exemption for hydraulic fracturing (see H.R. 1084), H1841 [15MR]
Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1648), H2912 [15AP]
———end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 998), H1723 [10MR]
———provide assistance for the modernization, renovation, and repair of elementary and secondary school buildings and community colleges (see H.R. 2948), H6626 [5OC]
———require educational agencies participating in certain school lunch and child nutrition programs to require students to receive a certain amount of nutrition education per year (see H.R. 576), H2293 [4AP]
Shuttlesworth, Fred L.: tribute (see H. Res. 432), H6853 [12OC]
Social Security: ensure any reform prevents the reduction of benefits or an increase in retirement age (see H. Con. Res. 64), H4946 [12JY]
———revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington's disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington's disease (see H.R. 718), H3281 [12MY]
Supreme Court: apply Code of Conduct for U.S. Judges to justices and establish procedures for the recusal of justices from cases (see H.R. 862), H2108 [30MR]
Taxation: allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 1190), H2917 [15AP]
———allow manufacturing businesses to establish tax-free manufacturing reinvestment accounts to assist them in providing for new equipment and facilities and workforce training (see H.R. 110), H2535 [7AP]
———constitutional amendment on progressive taxation (see H.J. Res. 34), H5782 [29JY]
———exempt certain shipping from harbor maintenance tax (see H.R. 1533), H7892 [18NO]
———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H10016 [20DE]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 2644), H5897 [5AU]
———extend the work opportunity credit for employers of recently discharged veterans (see H.R. 865), H1621 [8MR]
———improve commuting and transportation options (see H.R. 1825), H3217 [11MY]
———make equitable the exclusion from gross income of parking and transportation fringe benefits and provide for a common cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 2412), H4671 [6JY]
———make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1964), H8728 [12DE]
———promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H5901 [9AU]
———provide a temporary surtax on increases in retained earnings of domestic corporations (see H.R. 3018), H7209 [1NO]
———reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 3186), H7209 [1NO]
———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (see H.R. 601), H1580 [4MR]
———restrict benefits of Reverse Morris Trust transactions by removing incentives to sell off assets tax free by creating spinoff companies that assume large amounts of debt (see H.R. 2604), H5285 [20JY]
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. 607), H4187 [14JN]
Transportation: provide flexibility in use of Federal funding for certain transit functions to local entities (see H.R. 3200), H6920 [13OC]
———provide States certain authority to adopt air pollution reduction requirements for motor carriers providing services at port facilities (see H.R. 572), H598 [9FE]
Treaties and agreements: enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in the negotiating process of bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements (see H.R. 1749), H3107 [5MY]
Truth in Lending Act: provide coverage for credit cards issued to small businesses (see H.R. 1137), H1906 [16MR]
Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2453), H8881 [13DE]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 886), H6467 [29SE]
Unemployment: prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of an individual's status or history of unemployment (see H.R. 2501), H6273 [20SE]
———provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (see H.R. 589), H2039 [29MR]
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), H353 [19JA]
Voting: constitutional amendment on the right to vote (see H.J. Res. 28), H5782 [29JY]
Water pollution: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 1375), H2327 [5AP]
Women: constitutional amendment on equality of rights and reproductive rights (see H.J. Res. 31), H5782 [29JY]
———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 69), H4457 [22JN]
———promote economic security and safety of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking victims (see H.R. 3271), H9929 [16DE]
———recognize the disparate impact of climate change on women and the efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H. Con. Res. 84), H8882 [13DE]
———remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 47), H3411 [24MY]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see H.R. 2447), H6922 [13OC]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Agriculture: prohibit open-air cultivation or use of human food or animal feed as host plant and establish tracking system to regulate genetically engineered pharmaceutical and industrial crops (see H.R. 3554), H8124 [2DE]
———protect farmers and ranchers that may be harmed economically by genetically engineered seeds, plants, or animals and ensure fairness in dealings with certain biotech companies (see H.R. 3555), H8124 [2DE]
Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan (see H. Con. Res. 28), H1665 [9MR]
———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Libya (see H. Con. Res. 51), H3342 [23MY]
Capital punishment: abolish under Federal law (see H.R. 3051), H6455 [23SE]
Corporations: constitutional amendment to subordinate the rights of corporations to those of individuals (see H. Res. 156), H1665 [9MR]
Dept. of Peace: establish, H1361 (see H.R. 808), H1250 [18FE]
Economy: modernize and reform monetary system and restore exclusive and sovereign authority of U.S. Government to create and regulate money to rebuild the economy (see H.R. 2990), H6341 [21SE]
Education: assist States in establishing a universal prekindergarten program (see H.R. 555), H550 [8FE]
Food: require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (see H.R. 3553), H8124 [2DE]
Briefs
IAEA's Iran Report—Assessment and Implications: Arms Control Association, H8852 [13DE]
Constitutional authority statements
Agriculture: prohibit open-air cultivation or use of human food or animal feed as host plant and establish tracking system to regulate genetically engineered pharmaceutical and industrial crops (H.R. 3554), H8125 [2DE]
———protect farmers and ranchers that may be harmed economically by genetically engineered seeds, plants, or animals and ensure fairness in dealings with certain biotech companies (H.R. 3555), H8125 [2DE]
Capital punishment: abolish under Federal law (H.R. 3051), H6457 [23SE]
Dept. of Peace: establish (H.R. 808), H1363 [18FE]
Economy: modernize and reform monetary system and restore exclusive and sovereign authority of U.S. Government to create and regulate money to rebuild the economy (H.R. 2990), H6343 [21SE]
Education: assist States in establishing a universal prekindergarten program (H.R. 555), H552 [8FE]
Food: require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (H.R. 3553), H8125 [2DE]
Factsheets
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) of 2003—Mortgage Interest Rate Reduction for Active Duty Military Personnel, E78
Letters
Iran Threat Reduction Act: several organizations, H8856 [13DE]
NATO mission in Libya: by, E1351
Presidential removal of U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution: by, H1930 [17MR]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act provisions extension: by, H628 [10FE]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H143 [12JA], H7901 [29NO]
Poems
``Dream Deferred,'' Langston Hughes, H5950 [7SE]
Quotations
Disarmament and Peace: Martin Luther King, Jr., H5948 [7SE]
Remarks
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), H4140 [14JN]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2112), conference report, H7777
Akron, OH: anniversary of Mustard Seed Market, E1235
Appropriations: making consolidated, H9898
———making continuing, H6326
———making continuing (H.J. Res. 44), E422
———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H1311 [18FE]
Armed Forces: authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (H.J. Res. 68), H4531, H4543, H4548 [24JN]
———authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (H.J. Res. 68), consideration (H. Res. 328), H4537 [24JN]
———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, E82
———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Iraq, E422
———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan (H. Con. Res. 28), H1643 [9MR], H1826 [15MR], H1921, H1925, H1932, H1935, H1937, H1940, H1943, H1944, H1948, H1972 [17MR]
———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Libya, H4592 [6JY]
———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Libya (H. Con. Res. 51), H4017, H4018, H4023 [3JN]
———limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, H8918 [14DE]
———prohibit funding for deployment of ground troops in Libya, H3357, H3396
———prohibit funding for deployment of ground troops in Libya (H. Res. 292), H4004, H4017 [3JN]
———prohibit funding to support military operations in Libya, H4688, H4691 [7JY], H4765 [8JY]
———restrict use of funds in support of NATO mission in Libya (H.R. 2278), H4554, H4562 [24JN]
———restrict use of funds in support of NATO mission in Libya (H.R. 2278), consideration (H. Res. 328), H4537 [24JN]
Association of Indian Physicians of Northern Ohio: tribute, E751
Austin, Christopher R.: United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Coast Guard Soldier of the Year Award recipient, E1795
Barynard, James A.: United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Air Force Soldier of the Year Award recipient, E1795
Bejjani, Pierre: American Nationalities Movement (organization) honoree, E2294
Beres, Tom: Cleveland, OH, Journalism Hall of Fame inductee, E1954
Bixler, David J.: United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Army Soldier of the Year Award recipient, E1795
Brecksville, OH: anniversary of Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center campus, E1568
Budget: cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit, H5675 [28JY], E1488
———reduce spending through a transition to non-security spending at fiscal year 2008 levels (H. Res. 38), consideration (H. Res. 43), H414
———reform entitlement programs, H4949 [13JY]
Carroll, Patrick: Recovery Resources (organization) Bronze Key award recipient, E2085
Catanzarite, Michael: American Diabetes Association and Father's Day/Mother's Day Council Inc., Father of the Year Award recipient, E1087
Chaffins, Lucas J.: United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Marine Corps Soldier of the Year Award recipient, E1795
China: anniversary of American Volunteer Group (The Flying Tigers), E1377
———U.S. policy, E83
Clark, Richard: Irish American Archive Society Walks of Life Award recipient, E331
Cleveland, OH: anniversary of Buna Vestire Romanian Orthodox Cathedral, E1340
———anniversary of Cleveland Federal Executive Board, E443
———anniversary of Cleveland International Exposition (I-X) Center, E1757
———anniversary of Holy Trinity Baptist Church, E388
———anniversary of MetroHealth System, E1867
———anniversary of Rotary Club of Cleveland, E1742
———anniversary of Slovenian Workmen's Home, E676
———dedication of statue to honor Thomas G. Masaryk at the Bohemian National Hall, E442
———grand opening of Louis Stokes Cleveland Veteran Affairs Medical Center Blind Rehabilitation Center, E1705
———observance of Lithuanian Independence Day, E273
———tribute to Cleveland Junior Tamburitzans, E2015
———tribute to Cleveland Syrian Cultural Garden, E919
———tribute to closing of Hotz Cafe, E540
———tribute to Czech Catholics of Greater Cleveland Feast of St. Wenceslaus, E1708
———tribute to EarthFest, E749
———tribute to One World Day Celebration, E1523
Cleveland, OH, Metropolitan Bar Association: tribute to annual Bench-Bar Memorial Program, E583
Cleveland Mediation Center: anniversary, E2045
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association: tribute to David Webster Greener Way to Work Day, E1709
Cleveland (OH) Call & Post: anniversary, E1907
Cleveland Tenants Organization: tribute, E1906
Coburn, Chris: Irish American Archive Society Walks of Life Award recipient, E327
Cogswell Hall, Inc.: tribute, E1644
Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (S. 627), H5675 [28JY], E1492
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): report on wartime contracting, E1761
Committees of the House: direct certain standing committees to inventory and review existing, pending, and proposed regulations and orders from Federal agencies (H. Res. 72), H704 [11FE]
Controlled Substances Act: place synthetic drugs in Schedule I indicating high potential for abuse, no current accepted medical use, and lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision (H.R. 1254), E2291
Council on American-Islamic Relations: tribute to Cleveland, OH, chapter Sharing Ramadan Interfaith Iftar Dinner, E1504
———tribute to Ohio chapter civil rights banquet, E540
Coyne, Richard F.: Irish American Archive Society Walks of Life Award recipient, E330
CPSC: provide with greater authority and discretion in enforcing consumer product safety laws (H.R. 2715), E1489
Crampton, Mary Anne: Lakewood, OH, Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1139
Croatian Fraternal Union: anniversary of Zumberak Lodge 859, E1799
Daniel, Barbara J.: West Tech Alumni Association, Inc., West Tech High School Hall of Fame inductee, E1738
David J. Donafee Post Office Building, Cleveland, OH: designate, E1657
Deis, Terrence G.: inclusion on Becker's Hospital Review (publication) Top Hospital and Healthcare Industry Leaders to Know list, E1086
Dept. of Agriculture: WIC funding, H4140 [14JN]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), H4554 [24JN]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), consideration (H. Res. 269), H3357, H3396
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 493), H8918 [14DE]
———ballistic missile defense program funding, H1311 [18FE]
———Gulf War Illness Research Program funding through reductions in Pentagon Channel funding, H4598 [6JY]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2219), H4598 [6JY], H4688, H4691 [7JY], H4765 [8JY]
———overseas contingency operations funding, H9898
———tribute to Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office staff, E1359
Dept. of Energy: expedite consideration and approval of construction and operation of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 1938), H5529, H5530 [26JY]
———require consultation with FTC to analyze effect of TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline on manipulation of oil markets and increased gas prices for American consumers, H5529, H5530 [26JY]
Dept. of HHS: convert funding for graduate medical education in qualified teaching health centers from direct appropriations to an authorization of appropriations (H.R. 1216), consideration (H. Res. 269), H3357, H3396
Dept. of HUD: rescind funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and terminate the program (H.R. 861), consideration (H. Res. 170), H1857 [16MR]
———rescind unobligated funding for the Emergency Mortgage Relief Program and terminate the program (H.R. 836), H1739 [11MR]
Dept. of Peace: establish (H.R. 808), H1973 [17MR]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2584), E1491
Dept. of the Treasury: terminate authority to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program while preserving assistance that was already offered (H.R. 839), consideration (H. Res. 170), H1857 [16MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: tribute to launch of Homeless Veterans Outreach Campaign, E1860
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), conference report, H9898
Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act: implementation, E1692
Downing, Timothy: Cleveland, OH, Stonewall Democrats (organization) Leadership Award recipient, E1736
Ecology and environment: preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change (H.R. 910), H2361
Economy: analysis of causes and potential remedies of current economic recession, H3764 [31MY]
———impact of costs of war in Iraq, H414
———impact of Government regulations, H704 [11FE]
———impact of switch to chained consumer price index as means to measure inflation, H5377 [22JY]
———modernize and reform monetary system and restore exclusive and sovereign authority of U.S. Government to create and regulate money to rebuild the economy, H5950 [7SE]
———modernize and reform monetary system and restore exclusive and sovereign authority of U.S. Government to create and regulate money to rebuild the economy (H.R. 2990), H7901 [29NO]
———national objectives priority assignments, H5022 [14JY]
———provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H8806 [13DE]
Education Sciences Reform Act: technical amendment (S. 365), E1488
El Centro de Servicios Sociales Para la Communidad Hispana (organization): tribute, E2014
Eliza Bryant Village (organization): tribute, E1798
Empowering and Strengthening Ohio's People (ESOP) (organization): tribute, E1909
Ennis, Sean S.: Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E2043
EPA: delay implementation of rules on maximum achievable control technology and cross-State air pollution produced by powerplants, E1721
———importance of environmental regulations, E1493
———require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions (H.R. 2401), E1706
———require implementation costs and feasibility of compliance be considered when setting national ambient air quality standards, E1706
FAA: authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), H2202
———terminate certain airspace restrictions for Burke Lakefront Airport, H2203, H2204 [31MR]
Fairview Park, OH: St. Angela Merici School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2085
Farm Aid (organization): tribute to Farm Aid concert, E1526
FCC: approval of merger of Comcast and NBC Universal, E79
———disapprove rule with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices (H.J. Res. 37), H2559 [8AP]
Federal agencies and departments: provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (H.R. 10), E2307
———require major rule reports submitted to Congress include criteria for cost-benefit analysis, E2307
FEMA: Disaster Relief Fund funding through reductions in Dept. of Energy Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program funding, H6326
Feran, Tom: Cleveland, OH, Journalism Hall of Fame inductee, E1948
Financial institutions: handling of foreclosure crisis, E158
Foreign policy: promote policy of peace, H728 [14FE], H5948 [7SE]
Foreign trade: impact of trade agreements on employment and the economy, E1845
Frangos, Ann: West Tech Alumni Association, Inc., West Tech High School Hall of Fame inductee, E1741
Galtung, Johan: American Muslim Alliance Foundation Abdul Ghaffar Khan International Peace-Builder Award recipient, E2050
Gaughan, Patricia A.: Irish American Archive Society Walks of Life Award recipient, E328
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.: launch of new public relations campaign, E84
Hall, Brian E.: American Diabetes Association and Father's Day/Mother's Day Council Inc., Father of the Year Award recipient, E1138
Hall, William D.: American Diabetes Association and Father's Day/Mother's Day Council Inc., Father of the Year Award recipient, E1138
Health: allow States to implement single-payer health care plans, H205 [18JA], H258 [19JA], E102
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 2), H313
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, E1642
Hu Jintao: U.S. visit by Chinese President, E83
Hungary: anniversary of Hungarian Revolution, E493
Independence, OH: anniversary of St. Michael Church, E1702
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions, H3742 [26MY]
———extend certain provisions, consideration—same-day consideration (H. Res. 269), H3357, H3396
———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), H518, H523 [8FE], H732, H735, H739 [14FE]
———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), consideration (H. Res. 79), H625, H628 [10FE]
———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 93), H955 [16FE]
Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H1969-H1973 [17MR]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1892), H6016 [9SE]
Interdependence Day: observance, E1658
International Day of Peace: observance, E1690
InterReligious Task Force on Central America: anniversary, E1172
Iran: strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), H8848, H8849, H8850, H8851, H8852, H8853, H8854, H8855, H8856, H8857 [13DE]
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.: acknowledgement that military personnel were overcharged for home loans and wrongfully foreclosed upon, E77
Journal: question of approval, H7901 [29NO]
Kahl, Jack: Mayo Society of Greater Cleveland, OH, Person of the Year award recipient, E1815
Korean War Commemoration Committee: anniversary, E2052
Kowalski, Frank L., Jr.: Cleveland Society of Poles Foundation ``Good Joe'' Award recipient, E841
Lakewood, OH: anniversary of Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, E585
———tribute to dedication of Ohio Historical Marker at Lakewood Park, E1559
Lanci, Kenneth A.: American Diabetes Association and Father's Day/Mother's Day Council Inc., Father of the Year Award recipient, E1138
Larkin, Brent: Voices of Ohio's Children (organization) Champion for Children award recipient, E786
``Last Mountain'': screening of documentary on battle between large coal corporations and local citizens over impact of mining practices in West Virginia, E1813
Libya: address report of missing surface-to-air missiles from weapons stockpile, H6017 [9SE]
———role of al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) in rebel forces' activities, H7270 [3NO]
———U.S. policy, H5948 [7SE], E1351
Maximum Accessible Housing of Ohio (organization): anniversary, E1756
McShepard, Randell: Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation Black Professional of the Year award recipient, E1905
Megyeri, Leslie L.: American Hungarian Foundation Abraham Lincoln Award recipient, E788
Melenick, Joseph: Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Honored Hero Award recipient, E478
———Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Ohio, E478
Memorial Day: observance, E969
Middle East: reaffirm support for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and oppose a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state, E1658
Middleberg Heights, OH: Woodvale Cemetery dedication as Ohio Historical Marker, E1230
Morris, Phillip: Cleveland, OH, Journalism Hall of Fame inductee, E1957
Myers, Elaine and Larry: Berea, OH, Chamber of Commerce Grindstone Award recipients, E707
Nash, Jacob: Cleveland, OH, Stonewall Democrats (organization) Stephanie Tubbs Jones Freedom Award recipient, E1735
National Association of Parliamentarians: tribute, E477
National Mediation Board: repeal rule on recognition of a labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots approved organizing, H2202
National objectives: develop organized approach to addressing violence, E96
———economic recovery, H5948 [7SE]
National Public Radio: prohibit Federal funding and the use of Federal funds to acquire radio content (H.R. 1076), consideration (H. Res. 174), H1916 [17MR]
NLRB: clarify membership criteria for collective bargaining units and timing of elections of labor organizations (H.R. 3094), H7962 [30NO]
———decision to issue complaint against Boeing Co., for moving production to non-union facility, H6201 [15SE]
———prohibit from ordering any employer to close, relocate, or transfer employment under any circumstance (H.R. 2587), H6201, H6213
Northern Ohio Lebanese American Association: tribute, E1816
Norway: condemn terrorist attacks in Oslo and Utoya Island and express condolences and support to those affected by the attack, E1503
Nuclear weapons: expand sanctions on individuals who transfer to Iran, Syria, or North Korea equipment or technology relevant to mining or milling uranium or support other proliferation activities (H.R. 2105), H8867, H8868, H8869 [13DE]
O'Donnell, Kelly: Cleveland, OH, Journalism Hall of Fame inductee, E1960
Office of the Special Inspector General for Reconstruction: security concerns, E107
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary, E1401
Parliamentary inquiry, H1944 [17MR]
Parma, OH: anniversary of Parma Community General Hospital, E1086
———tribute to Dept. of Veterans Affairs' Westside Vet Center Freedom Celebration, E1570
———tribute to Parma Hospital Acute Rehabilitation Center, E323
———tribute to Ukrainian Village Parade and dedication of Ukrainian Village Park, E1700
Parma Heights, OH: anniversary, E1505
———closing of Parma Park Reformed Church, E541
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 2), H313
Patton, Thomas: West Tech Alumni Association, Inc., West Tech High School Hall of Fame inductee, E1738
Paynter, Bob: Cleveland, OH, Journalism Hall of Fame inductee, E1956
Peace Corps: anniversary, E1686
Pestovic, John A., Sr.: Polish Legion of American Veterans' Veteran and Women of the Year Recognition Banquet honoree, E2176
Petkovsek, Tony: Cleveland, OH, International Hall of Fame inductee, E1499
Polish Constitution Day: observance, E785
Political campaigns: terminate taxpayer financing of Presidential election campaigns and party conventions and terminate the Election Assistance Commission (H.R. 3463), H8028 [1DE]
Public debt: exclude cuts to Social Security or Medicare benefits from any agreement to reduce the budget deficit, H5089 [15JY]
———increase statutory limit, H4949 [13JY], H5737 [29JY], H5785 [30JY]
Puerto Rico: anniversary of El Gran Combo musical group, E1566
Regelin, Chad R.: United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Navy Soldier of the Year Award recipient, E1795
Rick Case Automotive Group (business): anniversary, E2170
Road Rage Awareness Week: observance, E1268
Rocky River, OH: Kensington Intermediate School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2089
Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland: tribute to promotion and improvement of Cleveland, OH, Central Neighborhood, E586
Slavic Village Development (organization): anniversary, E1743
Slovene National Benefit Society: anniversary of Loyalties Lodge 158, E1797
Slovenia: independence anniversary, E1173
Small Business Act: extend programs (H.R. 2608), Senate amendment, H6326
———extend programs (S. 990), Senate amendment, H3742 [26MY]
Small Business Investment Act: extend programs (H.R. 2608), Senate amendment, H6326
———extend programs (S. 990), Senate amendment, H3742 [26MY]
Social Security: efforts to reduce benefits, H4866 [12JY]
Spanish American Committee for a Better Community (organization): anniversary, E2106
States: preserve authority to make determinations relating to water quality standards (H.R. 2018), H4973
———proposal to eliminate collective bargaining rights for most public employees, H1563-H1568 [3MR]
———protect pensions of government retirees, E98
Swade, Kenneth: West Tech Alumni Association, Inc., West Tech High School Hall of Fame inductee, E1739
Taxation: terminate taxpayer financing of Presidential election campaigns and party conventions (H.R. 359), E143
Team 4Mil (organization): tribute to participation in the Race Across America, E2163
Thomas, Herb: Cleveland, OH, Journalism Hall of Fame inductee, E1959
———Press Club of Cleveland, OH, Chuck Heaton Award recipient, E1959
Thorbes, Cedric: Voices of Ohio's Children (organization) Youth Champion for Children award recipient, E789
Trout, James H.: American Diabetes Association and Father's Day/Mother's Day Council Inc., Father of the Year Award recipient, E1137
Tucson, AZ: condemn shootings at ``Congress on Your Corner'' event, express condolences to friends and families of victims, commend first responders, and honor service of Representative Giffords (H. Res. 32), H148 [12JA]
U.N.: secure return to the U.S. of overpayments paid into the U.N. Tax Equalization Fund (H.R. 519), H568 [9FE]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: prohibit funding limitations for listing of endangered species and critical habitat designations, E1491
U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: approve and implement (H.R. 3078), H6802 [12OC], E1852
———require improvement of labor rights and security for workers before approval and implementation, H6802 [12OC]
U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: approve and implement (H.R. 3080), H6768 [11OC]
U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: approve and implement (H.R. 3079), H6755, H6757, H6758 [11OC], H6805, H6806 [12OC], E1845
———require improvement of labor rights and security for workers before approval and implementation, E1845
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H8806 [13DE]
———rates, E159
United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO): tribute to USO Gala, E1795
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions, H3742 [26MY]
———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), H518, H523 [8FE], H732, H735, H739 [14FE]
———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), consideration (H. Res. 79), H625, H628 [10FE]
———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 93), H955 [16FE]
———extend certain provisions, consideration—same-day consideration (H. Res. 269), H3357, H3396
University of Akron: dedication of Lakewood Higher Education Center, E1688
Vietnamese Community in Greater Cleveland, Inc.: observance of Vietnamese New Year, E182
Vietnamese conflict: anniversary of the fall of Saigon to Communist forces, E797
War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H400 [24JA], H2272 [4AP], H2336 [6AP], H5949 [7SE]
War Powers Resolution: compliance relative to U.S. enforcement of no-fly zone over Libya, H2048 [30MR], H2119-H2122 [31MR]
———enforce, H4755 [8JY]
Westlake, OH: anniversary, E1229
———dedication of Leverett Johnson Historical Marker in Evergreen Cemetery, E1644
William Penn Association: tribute, E857
Zajac, Edward: West Tech Alumni Association, Inc., West Tech High School Hall of Fame inductee, E1740
Reports
Afghanistan—Annual Report on Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict 2010: U.N., H1925 [17MR]
Civilian Casualties of War January-December 2010: Afghanistan Rights Monitor (organization), H1925 [17MR]
Cost of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Other Global War on Terror Operations Since 9/11: Amy Belasco, Congressional Research Service (excerpt), H1926 [17MR]
New Way Forward—Rethinking U.S. Strategy in Afghanistan: Afghanistan Study Group (excerpt), H1928-H1930 [17MR]
Statements
Assessing the Impact of EPA Greenhouse Gas Regulations on Small Business: by, E665
Declaration of Occupy D.C.: Occupy D.C. (organization), E2301
Summaries
Blueprint for Self-Determination and Peace in Libya, E1352
Tributes
Anderson, Dale, E673
Batchelder, William G., Jr., E918
Baxter, Randolph, E1572
Beebe, Walter, E2054
Bernstein, Ronald, E1490
Broder, David, E787
Broski, Gerald F., E1758
Burch, James E., E2300
Burik, Paul, E1376
Calandra, Salvatore R., E1504
Capers, Jean Murrell, E50
Castelli, Frank, E2288
Catavolos, Archie, E622
Caviness, E. Theophilus, E1875
Collier, Chuck, E2018
Colonna, Rocco J., E1519
Condon, George, E1812
Cordray, Richard, E1907
Davies, Steven, E1011
Dawson, David, E2296
Denihan, William, E1378
D'Escoto Brockmann, Miguel, E1253
DiMarco, Nick, E788
Distelhorst, Richard, E323
Doyle, Maureen, E1703
Feeney, Anne, E1254
Fennelly, Nial, E479
Flahive, Mary E., E606
Flannery, Mary Ann, E327
Fornal, Joseph, E1759
Foulkrod, Robert M., E815
Gauthan, Frank H., E843
Glenn, John, E961
Glickman, Carl D., E584
Gnew, James J., E541
Goddard, Richard, E398
Goehring, Ralph W., E540
Grau, Paul, E922
Greer, Thomas H., E608
Gunsch, Bruce F., E93
Gurel, Ogan, E31
Hall, Vera, E584
Harper, Clarence D., E272
Hartman, Mary E., E1230
Healy, Bernadine P., E1518
Hirsch, Carl, E586
Hoffman, Dan, E102
Holt, Mary, E675
Holzer, Franziska, E2053
Horvath, Janos, E857
Hudec, Terence P., E90
Jobs, Steven P., E1953
Jones, Harlell X., E965
Juredine, Martin, E171
Kane, Daniel, E441
Karam, Judith A., E2047
Karunamayi, Sri (Amma), E842
Kasper, Agnes, E1232
Kelley, Bill, E390
Kick, John M., E1087
Kilbane, Thomas S., E920
Kiley, John, E1908
Killingsworth, Inez, E92
King, Paul R., E1012
Kocab, Joseph C., E960
Kurland, Sanford (Corky), E1939
Labutta, Victor J., E172
Lantos, Annette, E1337
Lantos, Tom, E181
Leahy, Timothy, E706
Lecznar, Joseph, Sr., E1643
Machovec, Louis J., E1737
Maciuszko, Jerzy J., E705
McMickle, Marvin, E2298
Meyer, Henry L., III, E1135
Misiewicz, Roman, E971
Molloy, James T., E1401
Morrow, Ed and Irene, E1567
Morrow, Irene M., E1400
Murray, Gordon S., E105
Nguyen, Le, E1565
Nolan, Joanne, E1407
O'Donnell, Doris, E1269
O'Donnell, Thomas, E1171
Omilanowski, Anna A., E1305
Owens, Donald D., E1511
Oyaski, Paul, E47
Paderewski, Ignacy J., E1337
Papp, Gabor, E387
Perk, Ralph J., E860
Pianka, Raymond, E1906
Pilla, Anthony M., E814
Popa, Charles J., E1760
Popovich, Steve C., E1087
Portman, Bill, E208
Powell, Helen A., E1232
Pulaski, Casimir, E1796
Rai, Bechara P., E1795
Relovsky, Mark, E1758
Richmond, Van R., E33
Ripepi, Guerino and Carolyn, E1234
Romanik, Linda, E393
Ros, Amanda, E177
Ryan, Gai Hoa, E2018
Salcer, Roland, E49
Schieffer, Bob, E1950
Scott, Jane, E1558
Sharp, Robert G., E88
Shepherd, John, E969
Simone, James, E703
Skindell, Vincent J., E919
Skowronski, William T., E294
Smallwood, Donna J., E1231
Soggs, Helen W., E1640
Speigelberg, Wilhelm G., II, E1561
Spotts, Mercedes H. Karpinski, E296
Stano, Jerome P., E1564
Stratton, Harold S., E674
Stratton, Royal A., E676
Sweeney, Francis E., Sr., E925
Swirynsky, Vladimir, E1233
Taylor, Elizabeth, E613
Tench, Mary Zacharzuk, E1941
Terry, Ruby L., E2086
Turton, Ashley Westbrook, E103
Wagner, Donald L., E86
Williams, Harold L., E2303
Williams, Jay, E1641
Wilson, Dagmar, E178
Wilson, Thomas A., E2013
Wyatt, Dean, E4
Zolar, Frank, E1326