    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book II)]
    [August 1, 1993]
    [Pages A-1-A-14]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

                   Administration of William J. Clinton, 1994

    Subject Index

    [[Page A-1]]

    AARP. See Retired Persons, American Association of
    ABC News ``Nightline''--1568
    Abortion--1546
    Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). See Health and medical care
    Administrative Conference of the U.S.--2213
    Advisory. See other part of subject
    Aeronautics and Space Administration, National--1854
    Aerospace industry. See Aviation industry
    AFL-CIO. See Labor & Congress of Industrial Organizations, American
        Federation of
    Africa. See specific country
    Agency. See other part of subject
    Aging, Administration on. See Health and Human Services, Department of
    Aging, Federal Council on the--1998
    Aging, White House Conference on--1808
    Agricultural Marketing Service. See Agriculture, Department of
    Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service. See Agriculture,
        Department of
    Agriculture
        Disaster assistance--1367
        Exports--1906
        International government subsidies--1494
        Trade negotiations and agreements. See Commerce, international
        Wool and mohair subsidies--1878
    Agriculture, Department of
        Agricultural Marketing Service--1438
        Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service--1369,
            2214
        Assistant Secretaries--1720
        Budget--1799
        Chief Financial Officer--2209
        Commodity Credit Corporation--1368
        Crop Insurance Corporation, Federal--2216
        Deputy Assistant Secretaries--1438
        Deputy General Counsel--1438
        Emergency funding for flood damage and wetlands--2213
        Farmers Home Administration--1425
        Food and Nutrition Service--2216
        Forest Service--1838
        Rural Development Administration--1438
        Rural Electrification Administration--1720
        Secretary--1329,
            1908
        Soil Conservation Service--1865
        Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children
            (WIC)--1799
    AID. See Development Cooperation Agency, U.S. International
    AIDS. See Health and medical care
    AIDS Policy Coordinator, Office of the National--1641
    Air Force, Department of the
        See also Armed Forces, U.S.
        Assistant Secretaries--1880
        Deputy General Counsel--1686
        Under Secretary--1880
    Air traffic controllers. See Professional Air Traffic Controllers
        Organization
    Airline Industry, National Commission to Ensure a Strong Competitive--
        1392
    Airline industry. See Aviation industry
    Albania, Ambassador to U.S.--2215
    Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Bureau of. See Treasury, Department of
        the All-American Cities Award--1515
    Ambassadors. See specific country
    American. See other part of subject
    AmeriCorps--1545
    Ames Rubber Corp.--2171
    Angola
        Ambassador to U.S.--2215
        Civil conflict--2132
        Peace process, U.S. Special Representative--2212
        U.S. Ambassador--1933
        U.S. national emergency--1611
    Angola, National Union for the Total Independence of--1611
    Annenberg Foundation--2186
    APEC. See Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum
    Appalachian Regional Commission--2212
    Appeals, U.S. Court of--1349
    Arab news media--1477
    Argentina, Ambassador to U.S.--2211
    Arkansas, President's visits--2209
    Armed Forces, U.S.
        See also specific military department; Defense and national security
        Ban on homosexuals in the military--1657
        Base closings--1373
        International role
            See also specific country or region
            Deployment authority--1763
        National Guard--1800
        POW's/MIA's--1953
        Supreme Allied Commander, Europe--1683
    Armenia, investment treaty with U.S.--1449
    Arms and munitions
        See also Defense and national security; Nuclear weapons
        Arms control negotiations and agreements--1615
        Assault weapons, importation--1362
        Chemical and biological weapons--1397,
            2073

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        Export controls--1616
        Missile systems--1615
        Nonproliferation--1615
        Restriction of sales to Angola--1611
    Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, U.S.--1699
    Army, Department of the
        See also Armed Forces, U.S.
        Assistant Secretaries--2092
        Corps of Engineers--1369
        Secretary--1533
        Special Operations Command (Rangers)--1955
        Under Secretary--1533
        Walter Reed Medical Center--2212
    Arts and the Humanities, National Foundation on the
        Arts, National Endowment for the--1350
        Budget--1958
        Museum Services, Institute of--1360
    Arts, National Endowment for the. See Arts and the Humanities, National
        Foundation on the
    Arts, National Medal of the--1693
    Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum--1491,
        2014
    Asia-Pacific region
        See also specific country
        Defense and security--1491
        Economic growth--2017
        Trade with U.S.--2014
    Asian Development Bank--1426
    Assassination Records Review Board--1438
    Association. See other part of subject
    Atomic Energy Agency, International. See United Nations
    Australia
        Ambassador to U.S.--2211
        Prime Minister--1490
    Austria, U.S. Ambassador--1456
    Automobile industry--1627
    Aviation Administration, Federal. See Transportation, Department of
    Aviation industry
        Growth and competitiveness--1392
        Labor disputes--2048
    Aviation, Treaty on Open Skies--2213
    Awards. See other part of subject
    B-Factory. See Science and technology, electron/positron collider
    Bahamas
        Prime Minister--1407
        U.S. Ambassador--1748
    Banking--1367
    Barbados, Prime Minister--1407
    Belarus, Ambassador to U.S.--2211
    Belgium
        King--2209
        U.S. Ambassador--1456
    Belize
        Ambassador to U.S.--2211
        Prime Minister--2075
    Biological weapons. See Arms and munitions
    Bituminous Coal Operations Association--2138
    Black Mayors, National Conference of--2210
    B'nai B'rith--1813
    Board. See other part of subject
    Bolivia, Ambassador to U.S.--2215
    Bosnia-Herzegovina
        Arms embargo--1430
        Conflict resolution--1297,
            1622
        Humanitarian assistance--1949
        No-fly zone--1740
        President--1455
        United Nations Security Council resolutions--1740
        U.S. military, potential role--1781
    Boys and Girls Clubs of America, youth service award--2210
    Brady bill. See Law enforcement and crime, gun control
    Brazil, Ambassador to U.S.--2215
    Breast Cancer Coalition, National--1761
    Brunei
        Ambassador to U.S.--2215
        U.S. Ambassador--1533
    Btu tax. See Taxation, energy tax
    Budget, Federal
        See also specific agency; Economy, national; Taxation
        Congressional votes--1343
        Defense spending--2027
        Deficit--1302,
            1344,
            2034
        Entitlement spending--1333
        Fiscal year 1994--1355,
            1958
        Penny-Kasich proposal--2026
        Proposed constitutional amendment--1916
        Rescissions and deferrals--1740
        Spending cuts--1299,
            1824
        Supplemental appropriations, fiscal year 1993--1365
    Buffalo Soldiers--2215
    Building Sciences, National Institute of--1698
    Bureau. See other part of subject
    Burkina Faso, Ambassador to U.S.--2215
    Burundi, Ambassador to U.S.--2215
    Business and industry
        See also specific company or industry
        Credit availability--1378
        Enterprise zones. See Enterprise zones
        Industry conversion and job retraining--1374,
            1801
        Job training--1434
        Manufacturing--1873
        Private sector partnership with Government--1627
        Productivity and competitiveness--1445
        Research and development--1627

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        Small and minority business--1299,
            1551
        Taxes and deductions. See Taxation
    Business for Social Responsibility--1783

    California
        Cypress Freeway reconstruction--1680
        Democratic Party event--2039
        Economic conditions--1466
        Fires--1838
        Governor--1838
        President's visits--1372,
            2043
        Private school voucher initiative--1672
    Cambodia, U.S. recognition--1616
    Canada
        Agriculture Minister--1908
        Free trade with Mexico and U.S.--2092
        International Trade Minister--2012
        Prime Minister--1827
        Trade with U.S.--1354
        U.S. Ambassador--1354
    Capitol, U.S.--1813
    Caribbean Basin Initiative--2071
    Caribbean Community and Common Market--1410
    Caribbean region
        See also specific country
        Economic growth--1972
        Trade with U.S.--1407
    CARICOM. See Caribbean Community and Common Market
    CBS News--2213
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. See Health and Human
        Services, Department of
    Central America. See specific country; Latin America
    Central Intelligence Agency--1809
    Chad, Ambassador to U.S.--2210
    Chamber of Commerce, U.S.--1868
    Charles Frankel Prize--1693
    Chemical Weapons, Organization for the Prohibition of--2062
    Chemical weapons. See Arms and munitions
    Child Protection Act of 1993, National--2192
    Children and Families, Administration for. See Health and Human
        Services, Department of
    Children and youth
        See also specific subject
        Child care providers, background check system--2192
        Child pornography laws--1952
        Juvenile crime--1422
        Parental kidnapping, international--2093
    Children's National Medical Center--1523
    China
        Human rights--2022
        Nuclear testing--1531
        President--2022
        Rhinoceros and tiger trade--1931
        Trade with U.S.--1493
    Christmas--2146
    Chrysler Corp.--2210
    Church of God in Christ--1981
    CIA. See Central Intelligence Agency
    Cities
        See also State and local governments
        Enterprise zones. See Enterprise zones
        Private sector investment in inner city areas--1660
    Citizens Medal, Presidential--1703
    Civil rights
        See also specific subject
        Discrimination--1328
        Religious freedom--2000
    Civil Rights, Commission on--1532
    Coal industry, labor disputes--2138
    Coast Guard, U.S. See Transportation, Department of
    Colleges and universities. See specific institution; Education
    Colombia
        Ambassador to U.S.--2211
        Drug trafficking--2092
        President--1779
    Colorado
        Governor--1592
        President's visits--1370
        Wilderness preservation legislation--1376
    Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993--1376
    Combined Federal Campaign. See Government agencies and employees
    Commendation, Presidential Certificate of--1365
    Commerce, Department of
        Assistant Deputy Secretary--1426
        Assistant Secretaries--1522
        Budget--1776
        Chief Counsel for Technology Administration--2215
        Chief Economist--2215
        Chief Financial Officer--2199
        Deputy Assistant Secretaries--1426
        Deputy Secretary--1467
        Deputy Under Secretary--1426
        Disaster assistance funding--2216
        Economic Development Administration--1369
        Economics and Statistics Administration--2216
        Minority Business Development Administration--2216
        Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National--1369,
            2216
        Patent and Trademark Office--1884
        Secretary--1372,
            1758
        Space Commerce Director--1426
        Standards and Technology, National Institute of--1776
        Telecommunications and Information Administration, National--1426,
            1776
        Trade Administration, International--1426
        Under Secretary--2213

    [[Page A-4]]

    Commerce, international
        See also specific country or subject; Economy, international
        Boycott of companies doing business with Israel--1644
        Export controls. See Arms and munitions
        Exports, U.S.--1629
        General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)--1375,
            1680,
            1969,
            2172
        Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)--1640
        Group of Seven nations (G-7)--1527
        Intellectual property rights--1901
        Investment treaties--1449
        Military exports. See Arms and munitions
        North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)--1375-
            1391,
            1494,
            1680,
            1839,
            1905,
            1949,
            2001,
            2092
        Protectionism--1871
        Trade negotiations and agreements--1345
    Commission. See other part of subject
    Committee. See other part of subject
    Commodity Credit Corporation. See Agriculture, Department of
    Commodity Futures Trading Commission--1933
    Communications
        News media. See specific State or news organization
        Telecommunications--1630
    Communications Satellite Corporation--1940
    Community development. See Banking
    Community Enterprise Board, President's--1459
    Community Service Trust Act of 1993, National and--1543
    Conference. See other part of subject
    Congo, Ambassador to U.S.--2215
    Congress
        See also specific subject
        Armed forces command, role--1763
        Black Caucus--1535
        Budget votes--1343
        Campaign finance reform. See Elections
        Hispanic Caucus--1518
        House Republican leader, retirement--1684
        Lobby reform--2143
        Members, meetings with President--1642
        North American Free Trade Agreement vote--2005
        Progressive Caucus--1297
        United Nations peacekeeping operations, notification--1837
    Congressional Black Caucus Foundation--1535
    Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute--1518
    Connecticut, President's visit--1722
    Conservation
        See also Environment
        Forest preservation--1325
        Wilderness and wildlife preservation--1376
    Consumer Product Safety Commission--1808
    Corporation. See other part of subject
    Corps of Engineers. See Army, Department of the
    Costa Rica, President--2075
    Council. See other part of subject
    Court. See other part of subject
    Covenant Baptist Church--2067
    Creative Artists Agency--2123
    Credit Union Administration, National--1829
    Crime. See Law enforcement and crime
    Crop Insurance Corporation, Federal. See Agriculture, Department of
    CSCE. See Security and Cooperation in Europe, Conference on
    Cuba
        Democracy and freedom--1347
        Economic sanctions--1412
    Customs Service, U.S. See Treasury, Department of the
    Cyprus
        Ambassador to U.S.--2211
        Conflict resolution--1393
        President Clerides--1393
        President Vassiliou--1393
        Turkish Cypriot leader--1394
        U.S. Ambassador--1395
        U.S. Special Coordinator--1393
    Czech Republic, taxation convention with U.S.--1798

    Defense and national security
        See also Arms and munitions; Nuclear weapons
        Laws and practices relating to former Soviet Union--1430
        Military strength and deterrence--1375
        U.S. military, use in international operations--1763
    Defense conversion. See Business and industry; Science and technology
    Defense, Department of
        See also specific military department; Armed Forces, U.S.
        Assistant Deputy Under Secretaries--1426
        Assistant Secretaries--1425
        Budget--1763
        Chief Financial Officer--2064
        Chief of Protocol--1686
        Commercial Items and International Systems Acquisition Director--
            2215
        Deputy Assistant Secretaries--1426
        Deputy Assistant to Assistant Secretary--1685
        Deputy General Counsel--1686
        Deputy Under Secretary--1686

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        Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, National Committee for--
            1426
        European Command, Commander in Chief--1683
        Inspector General--2064
        Joint Chiefs of Staff--1363
        Outreach America Director--1686
        Peace Enforcement Director--1686
        Policy Support Director--2215
        Principal Assistant Deputy Under Secretary--1686
        Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary--1686
        Procurement practices--1825
        Reinvestment Assistance Task Force--1426
        Secretary--1412,
            2212
        Secretary nominee--2184
        Southern Command, Commander in Chief--2069
        Special Adviser--1686
        Special Assistant to Assistant Secretary--1685
        Special Assistant to Secretary--1686
    Deficit, Federal. See Budget, Federal
    Delaware, President's visit--1432
    Democracy, National Endowment for--1837
    Democratic Institute, National--2052
    Democratic Leadership Council--2094
    Democratic National Committee--1707
    Democratic Party
        Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee--2211
        Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee--2211
        Health care campaign, national--1392
        State party organizations, fundraisers, etc. See specific State
    Department. See other part of subject
    Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal--2007
    Depository Institutions Disaster Relief Act of 1993--1367
    Development, Agency for International. See Development Cooperation
        Agency, U.S. International
    Development Cooperation Agency, U.S. International
        Development, Agency for International (AID)--1344,
            1904
        Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)--1462
    Disabled persons--1577
    Disaster assistance
        Agriculture--1366
        California Cypress Freeway reconstruction--1680
        California fires--1838
        Flooding, relocation assistance--2110
        Hurricane Andrew--1424
        Midwest flooding--1365
        Missouri flooding--2214
        Virginia storms and tornadoes--2217
    District Court, U.S.--1349,
        2030
    District of Columbia
        Budget--1485
        National Guard, use in anticrime efforts--1800
        Superior Court--1772
    Djibouti, U.S. Ambassador--1880
    Drug abuse and trafficking
        See also Law enforcement and crime
        Capture of Pablo Escobar--2092
        International cooperation--1892
        Treatment programs--1661
    Drug Control Policy, Office of National--1380,
        1985
    East Bay Conversion and Reinvestment Commission--2209
    Eastman Chemical Co.--2170
    EC. See European Community
    Economic Advisers, Council of--1392
    Economic Council, National--1631
    Economic Development Administration. See Commerce, Department of
    Economics and Statistics Administration. See Commerce, Department of
    Economy, international
        See also specific country; Commerce, international
        Growth--1527,
            2097
    Economy, national
        See also Banking; Budget, Federal; Commerce, international
        Environmental policies, impact--1318
        Growth--1629
        Inflation and interest rates--1300
    Ecuador, investment treaty with U.S.--1468
    Education
        College loans--1369
        Cultural diversity--1418
        Goals, national--1342,
            2186
        Historically black colleges and universities--1875
        Learning, methods and theories--1417
        National service program--1312,
            1854
        Post-secondary and job training--1432,
            1672
        Private sector grants--2186
        Safe schools initiative--1655
        Teachers--1340
        Vouchers--1672
    Education, Department of
        Assistant Secretary--2195
        Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs Director--1426
        Budget--1799
        Deputy General Counsel--1918
        Education Research and Improvement, Office of--2216
        Regional representatives--1976
        Rehabilitation Services Administration--1440
        Secretary--1342
        Special Adviser--1918
        Special Assistant to Communications Director--1426
        Special Education Programs Director--1426
    Egypt, President--1818
    El Salvador, President--2075

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    Elections
        Congressional campaign financing--2053
        State and local. See specific State
    Emergency Management Agency, Federal--1365,
        1838
    Employment and unemployment
        Family leave--1343
        Job creation--1374,
            1659,
            1945
        Job training and reemployment--1434,
            1669
        Rates--1434
        Unemployment benefits--2070
        Workers' compensation--1385
    Employment Policy, National Commission for--2209
    Empowerment zones. See Enterprise zones
    Endeavour. See Space program, shuttle
    Energy
        See also specific industry
        Alternative fuels--2145
        Conservation--1415
        Fuel-efficient automobiles--1627
        Oil, supplies--1706
    Energy, Department of
        Assistant Secretaries--1429
        Budget--1856
        Deputy General Counsel--2213
        Secretary--1679
        Under Secretary--1880
    Enrichment Corporation, U.S.--2215
    Enterprise zones--1423
    Entitlement Reform, Bipartisan Commission on--1904
    Environment
        See also Conservation
        Air quality--1626
        Biological diversity, convention--2029
        Economic growth, impact--1318
        Global climate change--1773
        Hazardous materials and waste--1340
        International cooperation--1617
        Pollution prevention--1340
        Recycling--1781
        Solid waste--1781
    Environmental Policy, White House Office on--2145
    Environmental Protection Agency--1318,
        1917
    Eritrea, Ambassador to U.S.--2211
    Estonia
        Ambassador to U.S.--2210
        President--1623
    Ethiopia, President--1729
    European Bank for Reconstruction and Development--1426
    European Community--1771
    Executive Leadership Council--1792
    Executive Office of the President
        See also specific office or council
        Budget--1855
    Export-Import Bank of the U.S.--1631
    Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993--1343
    Family leave. See Employment and unemployment
    Farmers Home Administration. See Agriculture, Department of
    FBI. See Justice, Department of
    Federal. See other part of subject
    Federation. See other part of subject
    FEMA. See Emergency Management Agency, Federal
    Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. See Interior, Department of the
    Fishing. See Maritime affairs
    Flooding. See Disaster assistance
    Florida
        Hurricane Andrew--1424
        President's visits--1441
    Food and Drug Administration. See Health and Human Services, Department
        of
    Food and Nutrition Service. See Agriculture, Department of
    Foreign Assets Control, Office of. See Treasury, Department of the
    Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the U.S. See Justice, Department
        of
    Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board, President's--2211
    Foreign operations, export financing, and related appropriations
        legislation--1641
    Foreign policy, U.S. See specific country, region, or subject
    Forest Service. See Agriculture, Department of
    France
        President--1973
        Prime Minister--2164
    Freedom of Information Act--1685
    Freedom, Presidential Medal of--2081
    Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, J. William--1977
    G-7. See Commerce, international
    Gabon, Ambassador to U.S.--2210
    Gay and lesbian rights. See Civil rights, discrimination
    General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). See Commerce,
        international
    General Services Administration--1426,
        2215
    Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). See Commerce, international
    Geological Survey, U.S. See Interior, Department of the
    Georgetown University Medical Center--2214
    Georgia, Republic of, Ambassador to U.S.--2210
    Germany
        Chancellor--1448
        Ratification of Maastricht Treaty--1771
    Gillette Co.--1860
    Government agencies and employees
        See also specific agency
        AIDS in the workplace, policies and programs--1641
        Alternative fueled vehicle use--2145
        Budgets, carry-over of funds--1855
        Combined Federal Campaign--1393

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        Cooperation with State and local governments--2085
        Customer service standards--1471
        Freedom of Information Act implementation--1685
        Hazardous waste and pollution prevention--1340
        Information, electronic access--1824
        Internal regulation reduction--1472
        Labor-management relations--1670
        Personnel reductions--1472
        Political activities--1695
        Procurement practices--1452
        Recycling and recycled products use--1781
        Reform--1310,
            2157
        Regulatory review and reform--1627
        Senior Executive Service--1426
        Solid waste prevention and reduction--1781
    Government National Mortgage Association. See Housing and Urban
        Development, Department of
    Government Performance and Results Act of 1993--1310
    Government Printing Office--2209
    Government Securities Act Amendments of 1993--2187
    Governors' Association, National--1381
    Greece
        Ambassador to U.S.--2210
        Cyprus conflict. See Cyprus
    Group of Seven nations (G-7). See Commerce, international
    Guatemala, President--2075
    Gun control. See Law enforcement and crime
    Guyana
        Ambassador to U.S.--2210
        President--1407

    Habitat for Humanity--1421
    Haiti
        Assassination of Justice Minister--1749
        Civil conflict--1730,
            1810
        Economic sanctions--1640,
            1782
        President--1407,
            1764,
            2133
        Prime Minister--1407,
            1863
        Refugees--1810
        United Nations Security Council resolutions--17&position=all">aper, 1456
        U.S. national emergency--1640
        U.S. Special Envoy--1757
        U.S. training assistance--1730
    Hanukkah--2138
    Hatch Act Reform Amendments of 1993--1694
    Hazard Mitigation and Relocation Assistance Act of 1993--2110
    Head Start. See Health and Human Services, Department of
    Health and Human Services, Department of
        Aging, Administration on--2215
        Budget--1799
        Centers for Disease Control and Prevention--2185
        Children and Families, Administration for--1426
        Consumer Affairs, U.S. Office of--2200
        Deputy General Counsel--1426
        Food and Drug Administration--1799
        Head Start--1799
        Health Care Financing Administration--1426
        Health, National Institutes of--1325
        Indian Health Service--1425
        Medicare and Medicaid--1298,
            1534,
            1605,
            1833
        Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary--2212
        Public Health Service--1448
        Regional Directors--2215
        Secretary--1461
        Senior Adviser to Assistant Secretary--2216
        Social Security Administration--1325
    Health and medical care
        Abortion. See Abortion
        Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)--1572,
            2214
        Alzheimer's disease--1690
        Cancer--1761
        Dental benefits--1580
        Drug abuse, treatment programs. See Drug abuse and trafficking
        Drugs, prescription--1559
        Experimental procedures and treatments--1604
        Health care reform--1298,
            1392,
            1520,
            1556,
            1656,
            1764,
            1923
        Health security card--1558
        Health security plan, proposed legislation--1830,
            1886
        Immunization programs--1414

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        Insurance--1298,
            1552,
            1585,
            1787
        Long-term care--1570
        Medical malpractice--1552
        Mental health--1570
        Physicians--1540
        Preventive services--1558
        Quality--1561
        Universal coverage and guaranteed benefits--1558,
            1646
        Veterans health care. See Veterans Affairs, Department of
        Workers' compensation--1385
    Health Care Financing Administration. See Health and Human Services,
        Department of
    Health Care Reform, President's Task Force on National--1401,
        1600
    Health, National Institutes of. See Health and Human Services,
        Department of
    Highway Administration, Federal. See Transportation, Department of
    Highway Traffic Safety Administration, National. See Transportation,
        Department of
    Hispanic Heritage Month, National--2212
    Historic Preservation, Advisory Council on--2216
    Historically Black Colleges and Universities, President's Board of
        Advisors on--1876
    Holy See, Head, Roman Catholic Church--1370
    Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Federal--1442
    ``Home Show, The''--2150
    Homeless persons--2200
    Honduras, President--2075
    Housing
        Federal programs and grants--1416
        Homeownership--1416
    Housing and Urban Development, Department of
        Administration, Office of--2215
        Budget--1854
        Deputy Assistant Secretaries--1441
        General Deputy Assistant Secretary--1904
        Government National Mortgage Association--1345
        Housing programs and grants--1416
        Regional Administrators--1904
        Secretary--1416,
            2201
    Housing Partnership, National--1698
    Housing Partnerships, National Corporation for--1698
    Human rights. See specific country
    Hungary
        President--2165
        Prime Minister--2165
    Hurricanes. See Disaster assistance
    IAEA. See United Nations, Atomic Energy Agency, International
    Iceland, Ambassador to U.S.--2215
    IMF. See Monetary Fund, International
    Immigration and naturalization
        See also specific country
        Border control--1656
        Federal policy--1319
        Legislation--1319
    Immigration and Naturalization Service. See Justice, Department of
    Immigration Reform, Commission on Legal--2173
    India, humanitarian assistance--1646
    Indian Affairs, Bureau of. See Interior, Department of the
    Indian Health Service. See Health and Human Services, Department of
    Indonesia
        Ambassador to U.S.--2211
        President--1493
    Information Agency, U.S.--1427
    Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of. See Management and
        Budget, Office of
    Institute. See other part of subject
    Intergovernmental Relations, Advisory Commission on--1771
    Interior, Department of the
        Associate Solicitors--1426
        Budget--1958
        Deputy Assistant Secretary--1426
        Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S.--1370
        Geological Survey, U.S.--1370
        Indian Affairs, Bureau of--1370
        Minerals Management Service--1426
        Park Service, National--1370
        Reclamation, Bureau of--1856
        Secretary--1318
        Special Assistant to Secretary--2216
    Internal Revenue Service. See Treasury, Department of the
    International. See other part of subject
    Interstate Commerce Commission--2217
    Investigation, Federal Bureau of. See Justice, Department of
    Iran, U.S. national emergency--1879
    Iraq
        Economic sanctions--1308
        Human rights--1587
        Humanitarian assistance--1587
        Iraq National Congress--1588
        No-fly zones--1587
        Nuclear weapons development--1586
        President--1310
        United Nations Security Council resolutions--1586
        U.S. national emergency--1307
    Ireland
        Deputy Prime Minister--2213
        Foreign Minister--2213
        Prime Minister--1868
    Ireland, Northern. See Northern Ireland
    Israel
        Agreement with Jordan--1643

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        Agreement with Palestine Liberation Organization--1457,
            1483
        Defense and security--1481
        Economic boycott. See Commerce, international
        Foreign Minister--1457
        News media--1480
        Prime Minister--1457,
            1794
        Taxation convention with U.S.--1775
    Italian-American Foundation, National--1816
    Italy
        Organized crime--2155
        Prime Minister--1526
        U.S. Ambassador--1527

    Jamaica
        Prime Minister--1407
        U.S. Ambassador nominee--1742
    Japan
        Foreign Minister--1477
        Prime Minister--1619
        Trade with U.S.--1620
    Johns Hopkins University--1840
    Joint Chiefs of Staff. See Defense, Department of
    Jordan
        Agreement with Israel--1643
        Crown Prince--1643
        King--1960
    Judiciary. See specific court
    Justice, Department of
        Assistant Attorney General--1836
        Assistant to Attorney General--2216
        Associate Deputy Attorney General--2216
        Attorney General--1329,
            1661
        Budget--1837
        Deputy Assistant Attorneys General--1918
        Deputy Associate Attorney General--1918
        Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the U.S.--1951
        Immigration and Naturalization Service--1663
        Investigation, Federal Bureau of (FBI)--1312,
            1661
        Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General--1918
        Principal Deputy Solicitor General--2216
        Special Counsel--1699
    Kazakhstan, investment treaty with U.S.--1450
    Kennedy Center. See Smithsonian Institution
    Kennedy Presidential Library, John F.--1857
    Kentucky, President's visit--1894
    KFMB-TV--1806
    KGTV--1804
    KNSD-TV--1805
    Korea, North, nuclear weapons development--1923,
        2127
    Korea, South
        Fishery agreement with U.S.--1915
        President--2049
    Kwanzaa--2207
    Kyrgyzstan
        Investment treaty with U.S.--1450
        Trade with U.S.--2156
    Labor & Congress of Industrial Organizations, American Federation of--
        1442
    Labor Day--1437
    Labor, Department of
        Apprenticeship programs--1442
        Assistant Secretaries--1425
        Budget--1799
        Deputy Assistant Secretaries--1904
        Deputy Solicitor--1904
        Executive Secretariat Director--2213
        Inspector General--1360
        Mine Safety and Health Administration--1425
        Occupational Safety and Health Administration--1670
        Secretary--1369,
            2016
        Veterans Employment and Training Service--1425
    Labor issues
        See also specific industry
        Union opposition to North American Free Trade Agreement--1920
    Labor Relations Authority, Federal--1829
    Labor Relations Board, National--1670
    Latin America
        See also specific country
        Trade with U.S.--1779
    Latvia, President--1623
    Law enforcement and crime
        See also Drug abuse and trafficking
        Anticrime legislation--1360,
            1826,
            2154
        Capital punishment--1380
        Child care provider background check system--2192
        Child pornography--1952
        Crime prevention efforts--1590
        Federal funding--1361
        Gun control--1332,
            1666,
            1985,
            2079
        Juvenile crime--1422
        National Guard, use in anticrime efforts--1800
        Organized crime--2155
        Parental kidnapping, international--2093
        Prisons--1473
        Safe schools initiative--1655
    Lebanon, Prime Minister--1645
    Legal Services Corporation--1370
    Lexmark International, Inc.--1895
    Libya
        Pan Am Flight 103 bombing, role--2196
        U.S. national emergency--2093

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    Lithuania
        Ambassador to U.S.--2215
        President--1623
        Withdrawal of Russian troops--1448
    Louisiana
        News media--1334
        President's visit--1496
    Malaysia, Prime Minister--2033
    Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Awards--2169
    Management and Budget, Office of--1631
    March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, 30th anniversary--1400
    Maritime affairs
        Fish imports to U.S.--1758
        Fishery agreements--1797
        Whale conservation--1684
    Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday Commission--2213
    Maryland
        Governor--1420
        President's visits--1412
    Maryland, University of--1413
    Massachusetts, President's visits--1402
    Massachusetts Building Trades Council--1975
    Mauritius, Ambassador to U.S.--2211
    Medal. See other part of subject
    Mediation Board, National--2209
    Medical Association, American--2183
    Medicare and Medicaid. See Health and Human Services, Department of
    ``Meet the Press''--1920
    Merit Systems Protection Board--2209
    Mexico
        Illegal immigration to U.S.--1656
        Labor laws--1938
        President--1967
        Trade with U.S.--1389,
            1680,
            1900,
            1980
    MIA's. See Armed Forces, U.S.
    Middle East
        See also specific country
        Economic assistance--1642
        Peace efforts--1406,
            1643
    Military, U.S. See Armed Forces, U.S.
    Mine Safety and Health Administration. See Labor, Department of
    Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, Federal--2213
    Minerals Management Service. See Interior, Department of the
    Mining, mine safety and health--1554
    Minority business. See Business and industry
    Minority Business Development Administration. See Commerce, Department
        of
    Mint, U.S. See Treasury, Department of the
    Missouri
        Flooding--2214
        President's visits--1365
    Moldova
        Ambassador to U.S.--2215
        Investment treaty with U.S.--1451
    Monetary Fund, International--1586
    Montenegro
        Economic sanctions--2134
        Government assets held by U.S.--2134
        United Nations Security Council resolutions--2134
        U.S. national emergency--2134
    Morocco
        King--1490
        U.S. Ambassador--1748
    Mortgage Association, Federal National--1442
    Mozambique, President--2211
    MTV--1546
    Museum Services, Institute of. See Arts and the Humanities, National
        Foundation on the
    NAFTA. See Commerce, international
    NASA. See Aeronautics and Space Administration, National
    National. See other part of subject
    Native Americans. See Indians, American
    NATO. See North Atlantic Treaty Organization
    Navy, Department of the
        See also Armed Forces, U.S.
        Assistant Secretaries--2092
        Under Secretary--1685
    Nepal, U.S. Ambassador--1829
    Netherlands
        Prime Minister--2217
        Taxation convention with U.S.--1807
    Nevada, news media--1315
    New Jersey
        Governor--1716
        Gubernatorial election--1948
        President's visit--1716
    New Mexico, President's visit--2104
    New York
        Democratic Party events--1608
        New York City mayoral election--1608
        President's visits--1599,
            2165
    New Zealand, Prime Minister--2033
    News media. See specific State or news organization
    Nicaragua
        Economic assistance--2077
        President--2075
    Nobel Prizes--1431
    North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). See Commerce, international
    North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act--2139
    North American Free Trade Agreement, Task Force on the--1389
    North Atlantic Treaty Organization--1364,
        1763
    North Carolina, President's visit--1732
    North Carolina, University of--1732
    Northern Ireland, conflict resolution--1868

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    Norway
        Middle East peace efforts, role--1465
        U.S. Ambassador--1400
        Whaling activities--1684
    Nuclear weapons
        See also Arms and munitions; Defense and national security
        Arms control negotiations and agreements--1448
        Nonproliferation--1587
        Testing--1318
    OAS. See States, Organization of American
    Occupational Safety and Health Administration. See Labor, Department of
    Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National. See Commerce,
        Department of
    Office. See other part of subject
    Ohio, President's visit--1457
    Oil. See Energy
    Oklahoma, President's visit--1381
    Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993--1355
    Organization. See other part of subject
    Our Lady Help of Christians School--2043
    Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC). See Development
        Cooperation Agency, U.S. International
    Palestine Liberation Organization--1457,
        1483
    Palestinians, self-government--1476
    Pan Am Flight 103, memorial--2195
    Panama
        Government assets held by U.S.--1940
        President--2075
        Trade with U.S.--1758
    Papua New Guinea, U.S. Ambassador--1456
    Parental Kidnapping Crime Act of 1993, International--2093
    Park Service, National. See Interior, Department of the
    Partnership Council, National--1671
    PATCO. See Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization
    Patent and Trademark Office. See Commerce, Department of
    Peace Corps--1426
    Pennsylvania, President's visits--1886
    Performance Review, National. See Government agencies and employees,
        reform
    Personnel Management, Office of--1641
    Peru, trade with U.S.--1364
    Philippines
        Ambassador to U.S.--2210
        Extradition treaty with U.S.--2050
        Human rights--2048
        President--2045
    Poland
        Fishery agreement with U.S.--1797
        U.S. Ambassador--1625
    Pollution. See Environment
    Postal Rate Commission--2212
    Postal Service, U.S.--1855
    POW's. See Armed Forces, U.S.
    Presidential. See other part of subject
    President's. See other part of subject
    Prevailing Rate Advisory Committee, Federal--1776
    Preventive Health Amendments of 1993--2185
    Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization--1670
    Public Broadcasting, Corporation for--1799
    Puerto Rico, commonwealth status, referendum--1997
    Railroad Administration, Federal. See Transportation, Department of
    Railroad industry, labor disputes--2212
    Railroad Retirement Board--2053
    Reclamation, Bureau of. See Interior, Department of the
    Recycling. See Environment
    Red Cross, American--1782
    Refugees. See specific country or region
    Reinventing Government. See Government agencies and employees, reform
    Religion
        See also Civil rights
        President's views--1403
    Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993--2000
    Research and development. See Business and industry; Science and
        technology
    Reserve System, Federal--1300
    Resolution Trust Corporation--2188
    Retired Persons, American Association of--1686
    Risk Assessment and Management Commission--2216
    Robert Wood Johnson Hospital--1716
    Rockwell International--2119
    Romania, trade with U.S.--1884
    Rosh Hashana--1462
    Rural areas, development--1799
    Rural Development Administration. See Agriculture, Department of
    Rural Electrification Administration. See Agriculture, Department of
    Russia
        Civil conflict--1553,
            1682
        Economic assistance--1641
        Energy and Space, U.S.-Russian Joint Commission on--1429
        Fishery agreement with U.S.--2028
        Foreign Minister--1476
        Parliamentary elections--2163
        President--1429,
            1677
        Prime Minister--1429
        Trade with U.S.--1640
        Troop withdrawals--1448
        U.S. laws relating to former Soviet Union--1430
    Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. See Transportation,
        Department of
    Saudi Arabia, King--1478
    Schools. See specific institution; Education
    Science and technology
        Communications. See Communications

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        Computers--1630
        Electron/positron collider--1679
        Military and defense technology, civilian uses--1374,
            1659
        Research and development--1627
        Space program. See Space program
        Super collider--1305
        Technology reinvestment programs and grants--1801,
            2110
    Science and Technology, National Medals of--1636
    Science and Technology Policy, Office of--1354
    Science Foundation, National--1554
    Secret Service, U.S. See Treasury, Department of the
    Securities and Exchange Commission--2187
    Security and Cooperation in Europe, Conference on--1527
    Security Council, National
        Assistant to President for National Security Affairs--1914
        Special Assistant to President for National Security Affairs--2209
    Senegal, Ambassador to U.S.--2215
    Senior Executive Service. See Government agencies and employees
    Serbia
        Economic sanctions--2134
        Government assets held by U.S.--2134
        United Nations Security Council resolutions--2134
        U.S. national emergency--2134
    Service, Corporation for National and Community--1456
    Service program, national. See AmeriCorps; Education
    Seychelles, Ambassador to U.S.--2210
    Shipbuilding industry--1645
    Singapore, Prime Minister--2037
    Slovak Republic, taxation convention with U.S.--1798
    Small business. See Business and industry
    Small Business Administration--1360,
        1509
    Small Business Commission, White House Conference on--1475
    Small Business Guaranteed Credit Enhancement Act of 1993--1378
    Small Business, White House Conference on--1379
    Smithsonian Institution
        Budget--1958
        John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts--2139
    Social Security--1336
    Social Security Administration. See Health and Human Services,
        Department of
    Soil Conservation Service. See Agriculture, Department of
    Solomon Islands, U.S. Ambassador--1456
    Somalia
        Attack on United Nations forces--1598
        Civil disorder--1410,
            1681
        Humanitarian assistance--1598,
            1739
        U.S. military, role--1411,
            1694,
            1955
        U.S. Special Envoy--1705
    South Africa
        African National Congress--1456
        Economic sanctions--1594
        President--1456
        Transition to democracy--1456
    South America. See specific country; Latin America
    South Carolina, President's visit--2217
    Soviet Union, former. See specific country
    Space program
        Shuttle--2147
        Space station--1305
    Spain
        Prime Minister--2127
        U.S. Ambassador--1359
    Special Olympics--2212
    Sports, basketball--1698
    Standards and Technology, National Institute of. See Commerce,
        Department of
    State and local governments
        See also specific State or subject; Cities
        Community programs and services--1515
        Cooperation with Federal Government--2085
        Federal block grants--1458
        Health and medical care--1383
    State, Department of
        Ambassadors. See specific country
        Assistant Secretaries--1914
        Budget--1837
        Deputy Assistant Secretaries--1426
        Deputy Secretary--1932
        International organizations and peacekeeping activities, funding--
            1837
        Legal Adviser, Office of the--1427
        Policy Planning Principal Deputy Director--2216
        Secretary--1345,
            1644
        Treaties and conventions, reports--1345,
            2029
        Under Secretary--1914
    States, Organization of American--1991
    Sudan, Ambassador to U.S.--2211
    Super collider. See Science and technology
    Supreme Court of the U.S.--1312
    Surgeon General of the Public Health Service. See Health and Human
        Services, Department of
    Sweden
        Prime Minister--2091
        U.S. Ambassador--1748
    Switzerland
        Ambassador to U.S.--2210
        U.S. Ambassador--1824

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    Syria
        Foreign Minister--1964
        President--1479
    Taiwan, rhinoceros and tiger trade--1931
    Task force. See other part of subject
    Tax Court, U.S.--1462
    Taxation
        See also Budget, Federal; Economy, national
        Capital gains--2040
        Earned-income credit--1320,
            1512
        Energy tax--1316
        Health insurance deduction--1385
        International agreements--1775
        Legislation--1311,
            1356
        Low-income housing credit--1416
        Self-insured business tax--1563
        Small business investment deduction--1330
        Tobacco tax--1563
    Teachers Hall of Fame, National--1340
    Technology. See Science and technology
    Telecommunications and Information Administration, National. See
        Commerce, Department of
    Tennessee, President's visit--1980
    Texas
        Governor--1473
        President's visit--1468
    Textile industry--2180
    Thailand, Prime Minister--2214
    Thanksgiving Day--2065
    Thrift Depositor Protection Oversight Board--1427
    Timber industry--1325
    Trade. See specific country; Commerce, international
    Trade Administration, International. See Commerce, Department of
    Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee--1631
    Trade Representative, Office of the U.S.--1365,
        1748
    Transportation, Department of
        Annual reports--1828
        Aviation Administration, Federal--1824
        Civil Rights Director--1438
        Coast Guard, U.S.--1369
        Commercial Space Transportation Director--1438
        Deputy Assistant Secretary--1917
        Disaster assistance funding--2216
        Highway Administration, Federal--2216
        Highway and motor vehicle safety, reports--1776
        Highway Traffic Safety Administration, National--2111
        Railroad Administration, Federal--2216
        Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation--1554
        Secretary--1369
        Transportation Statistics, Bureau of--2213
    Transportation. See specific industry
    Treasury, Department of the
        Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Bureau of--1856
        Assistant Secretaries--1543
        Budget--1855
        Customs Service, U.S.--1427
        Deputy Assistant Secretaries--1543
        Foreign Assets Control, Office of--1308
        Government securities, rulemaking authority--2187
        Internal Revenue Service--1367
        International Tax Counsel--2215
        Mint, U.S.--2202
        Secret Service, U.S.--2050
        Secretary--1461
        Senior Adviser to Assistant Secretary--2214
        Senior Policy Adviser--2215
        Senior Tax Adviser--1427
        Tax Legislative Counsel--2214
        Treasurer of the U.S.--2054
    Treaties and conventions. See specific country, region, or subject;
        State, Department of
    Trinidad and Tobago, Prime Minister--1407
    Turkey
        Cyprus conflict. See Cyprus
        Deputy Prime Minister--1914
        Economic Commission, U.S.-Turkish Joint--1750
        Economic losses in Persian Gulf conflict--2078
        Foreign Minister--1395
        Kurdish Communist party (PKK), terrorist acts--1752
        President--1395
        Prime Minister--1749
        U.S. Ambassador--1914

    Ukraine
        Arms control negotiations and agreements--1448
        President--1448
    Unemployment Compensation Amendments of 1993--2070
    UNICEF. See United Nations
    UNITA. See Angola, National Union for the Total Independence of
    United Kingdom
        Foreign Minister--2210
        Northern Ireland. See Northern Ireland
        Prime Minister--1556
    United Mine Workers of America--2138
    United Nations
        Administrative reforms--1617
        Atomic Energy Agency, International--1587,
            2059
        Children's Emergency Fund, International (UNICEF)--1618
        Commission on the Status of Women--1829
        Environment and Development, Conference on--2029
        General Assembly--1612
        High Commissioner for Human Rights--2194
        Human Rights Commission--1808

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        Peacekeeping, role--1616
        Regional conflicts. See specific country or region
        Secretary-General--1393,
            2062
        Security Council--1394
        Trade law convention, international--1345
        U.S. assessments and arrears--1617
        U.S. Government activities, report--2011
        U.S. Representatives--1394
    U.S. See other part of subject
    Universities and colleges. See specific institution; Education
    University. See other part of subject
    Urban League, National--1328
    Vanuatu, U.S. Ambassador--1456
    Vatican. See Holy See
    Veterans Affairs, Department of
        Assistant Secretary--1425
        Budget--1854
        Persian Gulf war veterans, health care legislation--2193
        Secretary--1942
        Under Secretary--1633
        Veterans Health Administration--1956
    Veterans Day--1952
    Veterans Employment and Training Service. See Labor, Department of
    Vice President
        Community Enterprise Board, President's, Chair--1460
        Energy and Space, U.S.-Russian Joint Commission on, role--1429
        Federal Government reform, role--1444
        North American Free Trade Agreement debate--1905
        Regulatory process, role--1634
    Vietnam Women's Memorial Project--1942
    Virginia
        President's visits--1452
        Storms and tornadoes--2217
    Voluntarism--1412
    Wall Street Journal--1850
    Washington, President's visit--2009,
        2034
    Weapons. See Arms and munitions; Nuclear weapons
    Welfare system, reform--1420
    West Virginia, President's visits--1350
    Western Samoa, Ambassador to U.S.--2210
    White House fellows--1697
    White House Fellowships, President's Commission on--1697
    White House Initiative Office--1876
    White House Office
        Assistants to President
            Communications, Director--1749
            Congressional Affairs--2194
            Deputy Chiefs of Staff--2139
            Domestic Policy--1460
            Economic Policy--1460
            Intergovernmental Affairs--1349
            Legislative Affairs--2055
            National Security Affairs--1914
            Scheduling and Advance, Director--1595
            Science and Technology--1679
            Senior Adviser--2049
            Staff Secretary--2213
        Chief of Staff--1838
        Deputy Assistant to President and Press Secretary--1448,
            1693
        Deputy Assistants to President
            Intergovernmental Affairs--1449
            Political Affairs, Deputy Director--1449
        Deputy Counsel to President--2054
        Special Adviser to President for North American Free Trade
            Agreement--1436
        Special Assistant to President and Deputy Press Secretary--2173
        Special Assistant to President for National Security Affairs and
            Counselor--2209
        Staff reduction and reorganization--1634
    WIC. See Agriculture, Department of
    Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars--2213
    World AIDS Day--2087
    World Conservation Union--1824
    World War I, 75th anniversary--1957
    World Youth Day--1372
    Yale University--1722
    Yom Kippur--1595

    Yugoslavia
        Montenegro. See Montenegro
        Serbia. See Serbia