[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1994, Book II)]
[August 1, 1994]
[Pages A-1-A-14]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]




               Administration of William J. Clinton, 1994

Subject Index

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ABC Radio--2042
Abortion. See Health and medical care
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). See Health and medical care
Administrative Conference of the U.S.--2215
Advisory. See other part of subject
Aeronautics and Space Administration, National--1654
Africa Prize for Leadership for the Sustainable End of Hunger--1706
African-Americans
    See also specific subject; Civil rights
    World War II veterans--1564
Agency. See other part of subject
Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, Federal--2220
Agriculture
    Apple exports--1494
    Crop insurance system--1741
    Disaster assistance--1673
    Ethanol production--1961
    Farming, legislation--1961
    Grain storage--1973
    International government subsidies--1961
    Livestock exports to former Soviet Union--1959
Agriculture, Department of
    Budget--1673
    Commodity Credit Corporation--1673
    Food and Nutrition Service--1673
    Food Stamp Program--1673
    Forest Service--1674
    Loans, extension--1973
    Reorganization--1738
    Secretary--1681, 
        2204
    Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children 
        (WIC)--1673
AID. See Development Cooperation Agency, U.S. International
AIDS. See Health and medical care
AIDS Policy, Office of National--1414
Air Force, Department of the
    See also Armed Forces, U.S.
    Chief of Staff--2213
Airline industry. See Aviation industry
Airline Industry, National Commission to Ensure a Strong Competitive--
    1474
Alabama, flooding--1673
Alaska
    President's visit--2065
    Storms and flooding--2214
All-American Cities Award--1520
Ambassadors. See specific country; State, Department of
American. See other part of subject
America's Heritage Abroad, Commission for the Preservation of--2221
AmeriCorps--1492
Angola
    Economic sanctions--1583
    National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA)--1474, 
        1583
    U.S. national emergency--1474
APEC. See Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum
Appeals, U.S. Court of--1505
Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board--2215
Arctic region, environmental protection--1654
Argentina, President--1630
Arkansas, airbase investigation--1719
Arkansas River Compact Commission--2217
Armed Forces, U.S.
    See also specific military department; Defense and national 
        security; Defense, Department of
    Civilian reemployment rights--1746
    Commander in chief, Atlantic Command--1538
    Commander in chief, European Command--1406
    Deployment in Haiti, participants--1594
    Environmental cleanup at military bases--2077
    Expeditionary Medal--2191
    International role. See specific country or region
    Military installations in foreign countries, cost-sharing 
        arrangements--1705
    National Guard--1746
    Pay--2130
    POW's/MIA's--1636
    Reserves--1557
    Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic--1538
Armenia
    Economic assistance--1454
    Nagorno-Karabakh region--1453
    President--1453
Arms and munitions
    See also Defense and national security; Nuclear weapons
    Arms control negotiations and agreements--1629
    Chemical and biological weapons--1437
    Export controls--1484
    Land mines--1629
    Missile systems and technology--1660
    Nonproliferation--1485
Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, U.S.--2212
Army, Department of the
    See also Armed Forces, U.S.
    Corps of Engineers--1506

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    Distinguished Service Medal--2191
Arts and Humanities Month, National--1767
Arts and the Humanities, National Foundation on the, budget--1674
Arts and the Humanities, President's Committee on the--1580
Arts, National Council on the--2211
Arts, National Medal of the--1748
ASEAN. See South East Asian Nations, Association of
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum--2059, 
    2085
Asia-Pacific region
    See also specific country
    Defense and security--2059
    Human rights--2085
    Trade with U.S.--2059
Association. See other part of subject
Atlantic Tunas, International Commission for the Conservation of--2216, 
    2218
Atomic Energy Agency, International. See United Nations
Australia, Prime Minister--2079
Automobile industry--1727
Aviation industry
    Growth and competitiveness--1473
    Manufacturing of aircraft and parts--1473
Awards. See other part of subject
Azerbaijan, President--2215
Baldrige awards. See Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Awards
Banking--1543
Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1994--1847
Bankruptcy Review Commission, National--1848
Baptist Convention, U.S.A., National--1523
Barbados, Prime Minister--1567
Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation--2216
Bath Iron Works Corp.--1517
Belarus
    Investment treaty with U.S.--1600
    President--2146
    Trade with U.S.--1474
    U.S. Ambassador--2211
Belgium, Prime Minister--2221
Bethel A.M.E. Church--1616
Biological weapons. See Arms and munitions
Black Entertainment Television--1938
Black Mayors, National Conference of--2213
Blind or Severely Disabled, Committee for Purchase From People Who Are--
    2215
B'nai B'rith--1496
Board. See other part of subject
Border Environment Cooperation Commission--2217
Bosnia-Herzegovina
    Areas controlled by Serbian forces, economic sanctions--1871
    Arms embargo--1458
    Bihac, Serbian attacks and NATO response--2108
    Cease-fire agreement--2209
    Conflict resolution--1458, 
        1872
    NATO air power, authorization and potential use--1489
    President--2215
    Sarajevo exclusion zone, NATO attack on Serbian weapons--1489
    United Nations Security Council resolutions--1871
    U.S. military, role--1458
Brazil, President--2181
Broadcasters, National Association of--1743
Budget, Federal
    See also specific agency; Economy, national; Taxation
    Defense spending--1676
    Deficit--1425
    Line-item veto--1859
    Military operations in Haiti, preliminary cost estimate--1573
    Peacekeeping operations, funding--1510
    Rescissions and deferrals--1796
    Spending cuts--2177
    Supplemental appropriations, fiscal year 1994--1509
Building Sciences, National Institute for--2214
Bulgaria
    Ambassador to U.S.--2212
    President--2221
Bureau. See other part of subject
Burundi
    Civil conflict--2213
    President--1406
Business and industry
    See also specific company or industry
    Antitrust enforcement, international cooperation--1962
    Enterprise zones. See Enterprise zones
    Industry conversion and job retraining--1407
    Small and minority business--1599
Business Enterprise Trust--2150

California
    Democratic Party events--1837
    Earthquake--1409
    Economic conditions--1684
    Federal aid for immigration costs--1827
    Fishing industry damage--2214
    Governor--1841
    Gubernatorial election--1683
    Illegal immigrants, election referendum on benefits and services--
        1827
    President's visits--1834

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    Senatorial election--1953
    Water resources agreement--2182
    Wilderness preservation legislation--1725
Canada
    Prime Minister--2175
    Taxation convention with U.S.--1553
Cancer Advisory Board, National--1522
Cancer Panel, President's--1522
Caribbean Community and Common Market--1579
Caribbean region
    See also specific country
    Leaders, meeting with President--1562
CARICOM. See Caribbean Community and Common Market
Carlmont High School--1834
Census, Bureau of the. See Commerce, Department of
Central America
    See also specific country; Latin America
    Leaders, meeting with President--2172
Central Intelligence Agency--2205
Charles Frankel Prize--1748
Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board--2214
Chemical weapons. See Arms and munitions
Child and Family Welfare, Commission on--2217
Children's Discovery Center--2104
Chile
    Ambassador to U.S.--2212
    Free trade with Canada, Mexico, and U.S.--2175
    President--2175
China
    Fishery agreement with U.S.--1584
    Human rights--2081
    President--2079
    Trade with U.S.--1454
    Vice Premier--2216
Christmas--2159
Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation--2214
CIA. See Central Intelligence Agency
Cities
    See also State and local governments
    Economic growth and development--2138
    Enterprise and empowerment zones. See Enterprise zones
    Mayors, meeting with President--1506
Cities, National League of--2138
Civil Liberties Public Education Fund--2214
Civil rights
    See also specific subject
    Discrimination--1943
    Federal policies, enforcement--1431
Civil Rights, Commission on--1431
Civil Rights Working Group--1430
Cleveland City Club--1852
Coast Guard, U.S. See Transportation, Department of
COCOM. See Coordinating Committee for Multilateral Security Export 
    Controls
Colleges and universities. See specific institution; Education
Colombia, U.S. entry of nationals--2178
Colorado, Governor--2051
Combined Federal Campaign. See Government agencies and employees
Commerce, Department of
    Budget--1509
    Census, Bureau of the--2213
    Economic Development Administration--1509
    Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National--2218
    Overseas programs to strengthen democracy--2192
    Secretary--1408
    Standards and Technology, National Institute of--1509
Commerce, international
    See also specific country or subject; Economy, international
    Antitrust enforcement, international cooperation--1962
    Boycott of companies doing business with Israel--1498
    Export controls--1484
    Foreign boycotts, participation by U.S. persons--1485
    General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)--1432, 
        1607, 
        2063, 
        2128
    Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)--1474
    Group of Seven nations (G-7)--2114
    Military exports. See Arms and munitions, export controls
    North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)--1434, 
        1855
    Trade barriers with former Communist countries--1643
    Trade negotiations and agreements--1638-
        2091
Commission. See other part of subject
Committee. See other part of subject
Commodity Credit Corporation. See Agriculture, Department of
Communications
    See also specific country or news organization
    Media coverage of developing nations--2092
Community development. See Banking
Community Enterprise Board, President's--1542
Conference. See other part of subject
Congress
    See also specific subject
    Appropriations legislation, action--1671
    Armed forces deployment, approval--1576
    Black Caucus--1564
    Campaign finance reform. See Elections

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    Executive branch use of appropriated funds, approval--1672
    Hispanic Caucus--1639
    Lobby reform--1661
    Members, meetings with President--1581
    Midterm election results--2045
    Senate majority leader--1590
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation--1568
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute--1639
Connecticut
    Congressional election--1958
    Democratic Party event--1773
    Gubernatorial election--1770
    President's visit--1769
Conservation
    See also Environment
    Forest preservation--2198
    Water--2182
    Wilderness and wildlife preservation--1725
Consumer Cooperative Bank, National--2220
Consumer Product Safety Commission--2220
Coordinating Committee for Multilateral Security Export Controls--1647
Corporation. See other part of subject
Corps of Engineers. See Army, Department of the
Costa Rica
    Ambassador to U.S.--2212
    President--2172
    U.S. Ambassador--2213
Council. See other part of subject
Court. See other part of subject
Credit Standards Advisory Committee--2217
Crime. See Law enforcement and crime
Croatia
    President--2215
    United Nations Security Council resolutions--2122
CSCE. See Security and Cooperation in Europe, Conference on
Cuba
    Democracy and freedom--1478
    Economic sanctions--1478
    Immigration agreement with U.S.--1530
    President, Council of State--1477
    Refugees--1477
    U.S. restrictions on cash remittances and travel--1487
Cultural Property Advisory Committee--2221
Customs Service, U.S. See Treasury, Department of the
Customs, U.S. See Immigration and naturalization
Cyprus
    Conflict resolution--1555
    President--2038
    Turkish Cypriot leader--2038
    U.S. Ambassador--2038
    U.S. Special Coordinator--1555

Defense and national security
    See also Arms and munitions; Nuclear weapons
    Constitutional authority to command Armed Forces and conduct foreign 
        affairs--1704
    Military strength and deterrence--1997
    Terrorism, international cooperation--1498
Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission--1696
Defense conversion. See Business and industry; Science and technology
Defense, Department of
    See also specific military department; Armed Forces, U.S.
    Assistant Secretaries--2212
    Budget--1573
    Deputy Secretary--2211
    Inspector General--2220
    Joint Chiefs of Staff--1561
    National Security Agency/Central Security Service--2211
    Overseas programs to strengthen democracy--2192
    Procurement--1739
    Secretary--1408, 
        2130
Deficit, Federal. See Budget, Federal
Delaware
    Congressional election--1992
    Democratic Party event--2034
    Governor--2034
    President's visit--2034
    Senatorial election--1991
    State offices, election--2036
Democracy, National Endowment for--2192
Democratic Leadership Council--1977
Democratic National Committee--2211
Democratic Party
    Campaign and fundraising events in Washington, DC--1449, 
        2217
    Convention, 1996 national--1661
    Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee--1620
    Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee--1449, 
        2215
    State party organizations, fundraisers, etc. See specific State
Department. See other part of subject
Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal--2213
Detroit Free Press--2216
Development, Agency for International. See Development Cooperation 
    Agency, U.S. International
Development Cooperation Agency, U.S. International
    Development, Agency for International (AID)--1597
    Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)--1643
Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994--1872
Disability, National Council on--2213
Disaster assistance
    Agriculture--1673
    Alabama flooding--1673
    Alaska storms and flooding--2214

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    California earthquake--1409
    California fishing industry damage--2214
    Egypt, flooding and fire in Durunka--1976
    Florida flooding and tornadoes--1673
    Georgia flooding and tornadoes--1673
    Marshall Islands high tides--2216
    Mississippi winter storms--2219
    Oregon drought and fishing industry damage--2211
    Texas flooding--1795
    Tropical Storm Alberto--1673
    Washington drought and fishing industry damage--2211
Discrimination. See Civil rights
District Court, U.S.--1440, 
    1706
District of Columbia
    Budget--1675
    Water supply--1675
Domestic Policy Council--1431
Dominican Republic, border with Haiti--1749
Drug abuse and trafficking
    See also Law enforcement and crime
    Customs inspections, alleged bias against Colombian nationals--2178
    Drunk and drugged driving--2142
    International cooperation--1946
Drug Control Policy, Office of National--1415
Drug Enforcement Administration. See Justice, Department of
Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, National--2143
Economic Advisers, Council of--1657
Economic Council, National--2150
Economic Development Administration. See Commerce, Department of
Economy, international
    See also specific country; Commerce, international
    Growth--2056
Economy, national
    See also Banking; Budget, Federal; Commerce, international
    Bankruptcy system--1847
    Environmental policies, impact--2182
    Growth--1425, 
        2003
    Inflation and interest rates--1483
Education
    See also specific institution
    College grants and loans--1544, 
        1927
    College tuition tax deduction--2183
    Electronic technology, use in schools--1966
    Foreign exchange programs--2093
    Goals, national--1675
    Gun-free schools--1836
    Hispanic-Americans--2148
    Legislation. See Goals 2000: Educate America Act; Improving 
        America's Schools Act of 1994
    National service program--1492, 
        1835
    Postsecondary and job training--1675
    Prayer in schools--2088
    Quality--1714
    Racial diversity--1825
    Safe schools programs--1867
Education, Department of
    Budget--1675
    Deputy Secretary--1738
    Hispanic Americans, President's Advisory Commission on Educational 
        Excellence for--2148
    Secretary--1714
    Student loan program--1919
Egypt
    President--1860
    President Clinton's visit--1873
    U.S. disaster assistance for flooding and fire in Durunka--1976
Elections
    Congressional campaign financing--1661
    Foreign. See specific country
    State and local. See specific State
    Voter registration--1538
Electrical Workers, International Brotherhood of--2217
Emergency Board No. 225, Presidential--1512
Emergency Management Agency, Federal--1410
Employment and unemployment
    See also Economy, national
    Job creation--1433
    Job training and reemployment--1857
    Unemployment rates--1715
    Wages--1721
Employment of People With Disabilities, President's Committee on--2215
Employment Policy, National Commission on--2212
Empowerment zones. See Enterprise zones
Endowment. See other part of subject
Energy
    Alternative fuels--1961
    Fuel-efficient automobiles--1793
    Renewable sources, funding--1506
Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1995--1506
Energy, Department of
    Budget--1674
    Deputy Secretary--2187
    Reorganization and downsizing--2183
    Secretary--1530
Enrico Fermi Award--2214
Enterprise for the Americas Initiative--2215

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Enterprise zones--1854
Entitlement Reform, Bipartisan Commission on--1848
Environment
    See also Conservation
    Economic growth, impact--2167
    Hazardous materials and waste--1505
    International cooperation--1654
Environmental Policy, White House Office on--1601
Environmental Protection Agency--1633
Environmental Quality, Council on--1601
Estonia, Russian troop withdrawals--1514
Ethiopia, President--2212
Europe
    See also specific country
    Defense and security--2144
European Union--2130
Executive Office of the President
    See also specific office or council
    Budget--1672
Export Council, President's--2152
Export-Import Bank of the U.S.--1868

Fair Housing Council, President's--1431
FBI. See Justice, Department of
Federal. See other part of subject
Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994--1493
Fel-Pro Corp.--2150
Fine Arts, Commission of--2217
Fishery agreements. See Maritime affairs
Fishing industry--2211
Flooding. See Disaster assistance
Florida
    Democratic Party events--1779
    Flooding--1673
    Governor--1477
    President's visits--1778, 
        2217
    Senatorial election--2217
    Tornadoes and flooding--2220
Ford Motor Co.--1727
Foreign Assets Control, Office of. See Treasury, Department of the
Foreign policy, U.S. See specific country, region, or subject
Forest Service. See Agriculture, Department of
Foundation. See other part of subject
France, taxation convention with U.S.--1555
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission--2214
Freedom, Presidential Medal of--1447
Full Gospel A.M.E. Zion Church--1468

G-7. See Commerce, international
Gang Violence Prevention Week, National--1531
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). See Commerce, 
    international
General Services Administration--1545
Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). See Commerce, international
Georgetown University--2052
Georgia, flooding and tornadoes--1673
Germany
    Chancellor--2090
    Russian troop withdrawals--1514
    U.S. Ambassador--2213
Ghana, Ambassador to U.S.--2212
Goals 2000: Educate America Act--2148
Government agencies and employees
    See also specific agency
    Administrative services, franchise operations--1742
    Annual financial reports--1740
    Civil rights policies, enforcement--1431
    Combined Federal Campaign--1530
    Customer service standards--1581
    Education programs, plan to increase Hispanic-American 
        participation--2148
    Electronic funds transfer, promotion--1742
    Employee whistleblowers and others, protections--1906
    Federal buildings and grounds, seismic safety standards--2132
    Locality-based pay--2129
    Mandates on State, local, and tribal governments--1696
    Pay--1513
    Personnel reductions--1672
    Procurement--1737
    Reform--1542, 
        2002
    Voter registration, role--1538
Government Ethics, Office of--1419
Government Secrecy, Commission on Protecting and Reducing--2221
Greece, Cyprus conflict. See Cyprus
Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Personal Motor Vehicles, Federal Advisory 
    Committee on--2216
Group of Seven nations (G-7). See Commerce, international
Gun control. See Law enforcement and crime

Haiti
    Civil conflict--1419, 
        1570, 
        1671, 
        1768
    Economic assistance--1630
    Economic sanctions--1549
    Human rights--1548, 
        1670
    Humanitarian assistance--1559
    International coalition to restore democracy--1560, 
        1570

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    President--1549, 
        1630, 
        1768
    Property owned by de facto government, U.S. compensation and use--
        1821
    Refugees--1548
    United Nations Security Council resolutions--1549, 
        1572
    U.S. air service ban--1754
    U.S. Ambassador--1602
    U.S. delegation to de facto government--1567, 
        1594
    U.S. military, role--1419, 
        1563, 
        1606, 
        1749
    U.S. national emergency--1671
    U.S. policy, legislation--1897
    U.S. Special Adviser--1782
Hanukkah--2112
Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation--2215
Hawaii
    Governor--1455
    Health and medical care--1455
    President's visit--2102
Hazardous Materials Transportation Authorization Act amendments--1505
Head Start. See Health and Human Services, Department of
Health and Human Services, Department of
    Budget--1675
    Head Start--1675
    Health, National Institutes of--1675
    Indian Health Service--1674
    Medicare and Medicaid--1457
    Public Health Service--1747
    Secretary--2061
    Social Security Administration--1470
Health and medical care
    See also specific State
    Abortion--2207
    Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)--1675, 
        2143
    Dietary supplements--1872
    Health care reform--1403, 
        1443, 
        1632, 
        2024
    Health security plan, proposed legislation--1405, 
        1421, 
        1850
    Insurance--1422
    Prenatal care--1424
    Research on human embryos--2142
    Universal coverage and guaranteed benefits--1414, 
        1423
Health, National Institutes of. See Health and Human Services, 
    Department of
Health Security Express--1415
Hispanic-Americans. See specific subject
Hispanic Americans, President's Advisory Commission on Educational 
    Excellence for. See Education, Department of
Historically Black Colleges and Universities, President's Board of 
    Advisors on--2212
Holocaust Memorial Council, U.S.--2213
Homeless persons--1566
Honduras, Ambassador to U.S.--2212
Housing
    Federal programs--1566
    Homeownership--2005
Housing and Urban Development, Department of
    Budget--1654
    Housing programs and grants--1566
    Reorganization and downsizing--2183
    Secretary--1409, 
        2195
Housing Finance Board, Federal--2212
Human rights. See specific country or region
Hungary
    President--2220
    President Clinton's visit--2144
    Prime Minister--2220
    U.S. Ambassador--2147
Hunger Project, The--1707
IAEA. See United Nations, International Atomic Energy Agency
Illinois
    Democratic Party events--1602
    President's visit--1602
IMF. See Monetary Fund, International
Immigration and naturalization
    See also specific country or region
    Border control--1509
    Customs inspections, alleged bias against Colombian nationals--2178
    Federal aid to States for immigration costs--1509
    Federal policy--1477
    Illegal aliens, incarceration and deportation of convicted 
        criminals--1869
    President's report--1796
    Visa waiver program--1869
Immigration and Naturalization Service. See Justice, Department of
Immigration Reform, Commission on--1827
Improving America's Schools Act of 1994--1705, 
    1867
Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development, Institute of 
    American--2211
Indian Education, National Advisory Council on--2211, 
    2220

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Indian Health Service. See Health and Human Services, Department of
Indiana, Governor--1683
Indonesia
    East Timor province--2080
    Human rights--2081
    President--2080
    President Clinton's visit--2079
Information Agency, U.S.--2192
Institute. See other part of subject
Inter-American Development Bank--2171
Inter-American Foundation--2192
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission--2218
Intergovernmental Relations, Advisory Commission on--2215
Interior, Department of the
    Budget--1674
    Land Management, Bureau of--1918
    Mines, U.S. Bureau of--2213
    Park Service, National--1918
    Secretary--2182
Internal Revenue Service. See Treasury, Department of the
International. See other part of subject
International Antitrust Enforcement Assistance Act of 1994--1962
Interstate Commerce Commission--1505
Investigation, Federal Bureau of. See Justice, Department of
Iowa
    Congressional election--1971
    Democratic Party event--1978
    Gubernatorial election--1971
    President's visit--1971
Iran
    Support for terrorist groups--1498
    U.S. national emergency--1919
Iraq
    See also Persian Gulf region
    Economic sanctions--1411, 
        1903
    Human rights--1413
    Iraq National Congress--1439
    No-fly zones--1437
    Nuclear weapons development--1437
    President--1413
    Troop mobilization on Kuwait border--1717, 
        1778
    United Nations Security Council resolutions--1413, 
        1720
    U.S. national emergency--1411
Ireland
    Foreign Minister--1515
    News media--1515
    Prime Minister--1514
    U.S. Special Adviser for Economic Initiatives--2129
Ireland, International Fund for--2130
Ireland, Northern. See Northern Ireland
Israel
    Agreement with Jordan--1534
    Agreement with Palestine Liberation Organization--1533
    Defense assistance--1891
    Economic assistance--1891
    Economic boycott. See Commerce, international
    Foreign Minister--1678
    Hamas kidnaping of Corporal Waxman--1768
    Knesset--1890
    Peace treaty with Jordan--1678, 
        1894
    President--1889
    President Clinton's visit--1877
    Prime Minister--1533, 
        1878
    Terrorist bombing in Tel Aviv--1802
    U.S. Ambassador--2200
Italian-American Foundation, National--1906
Jamaica, investment treaty with U.S.--1579
Japan
    Foreign Minister--2214
    Prime Minister--2079
    Trade with U.S.--1494
Jewish Federations, Council of--1533
Jewish Organizations, Conference of Presidents of Major--1533
Joint Chiefs of Staff. See Defense, Department of
Jordan
    Agreement with Israel--1534
    Crown Prince--1678
    Economic assistance--1880
    King--1534, 
        2217
    Parliament--1879
    Peace treaty with Israel--1678, 
        1894
    President Clinton's visit--1877
Judiciary. See specific court
Justice, Department of
    Attorney General--1431, 
        1962
    Attorneys, U.S.--1547
    Budget--1509
    Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Director--2188
    Community policing grants--1731
    Drug Enforcement Administration--1512
    Immigration and Naturalization Service--1477
    Investigation, Federal Bureau of (FBI)--1629
    Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of--2211
    Overseas programs to strengthen democracy--2192
KABC Radio--1989
Kazakhstan
    Ambassador to U.S.--2212

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    Nuclear weapons, nonproliferation--2124
    President--2146
    Taxation convention with U.S.--1556
KCBS Radio--2009
KDTV--1986
Kennedy Center. See Smithsonian Institution
Kentucky, Governor--2195
KGO Radio--1987
KGO Television--1985
King Holiday and Service Act of 1994--1491
Korea, North
    Arms control negotiations and agreements--1421, 
        2075
    Nuclear weapons development--1420, 
        2079
    U.S. helicopter downing--2186
Korea, South, President--2079
Korean War Veterans Memorial Advisory Board--2212
Kuwait
    See also Persian Gulf region
    Amir--1901
    President Clinton's visit--1899
    Prime Minister--1899
KVI Radio--1976
Kwanzaa--2201
KYW Radio--1913
Labor Day--1515
Labor, Department of
    Budget--1675
    Chief Economist--2212
    Overseas programs to strengthen democracy--2192
    Secretary--1423
Labor issues, partnerships with management and Government--1518
Labor Relations Authority, Federal--1683
Labor Relations Board, National--2221
Land Management, Bureau of. See Interior, Department of the
``Larry King Live''--2018
Latin America
    See also specific country
    Democracy and freedom--2167
    Economic growth--2165
    Environmental policies--2167
    Summit of the Americas. See Summit of the Americas
    Trade with U.S.--2166
Latvia, Russian troop withdrawals--1514
Law enforcement and crime
    See also Drug abuse and trafficking
    Abortion clinic violence--2207
    Anticrime legislation--1405, 
        1459, 
        1486, 
        1527, 
        2139
    Child support enforcement--1956
    Crime prevention efforts--1540
    Drunk and drugged driving--2142
    Federal funding--1509
    Gun control--1436
    Illegal aliens, incarceration and deportation of convicted 
        criminals--1869
    International cooperation--1653
    Safe schools programs--1867
    Terrorism--1821
Law Enforcement Steering Committee--2211
League. See other part of subject
Lesotho, U.S. Ambassador--2221
Libraries and Information Science, National Commission on--2220
Library of Congress--1642
Libya, U.S. national emergency--2200
Literacy Day, International--1503
Louisiana
    Historic preservation legislation--1918
    President's visit--1523

Macedonia, Former Yugoslav Republic of
    Free and fair elections--1866
    President--1866
    U.S. military, role--2200
    U.S. Special Envoy--1867
Madison Guaranty Savings and Loan. See Whitewater Development Corp. 
    investigation
Maine, President's visit--1517
Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Awards--1796
Malta, Prime Minister--2214
Management and Budget, Office of--1410, 
    1737
Management Council, President's--1582
Maritime affairs
    Bering Sea pollock conservation, convention--1454
    Fishery agreements--1584
    Merchant fleet, proposed legislation--1803
Marshall Islands, high tides--2216
Maryland
    Democratic Party event--2211
    President's visits--1468
Massachusetts
    Congressional election--1815
    Democratic Party event--1815
    President's visits--1515
    Senatorial election--1661
Medal. See other part of subject
Mediation and Conciliation Service, Federal--1553
Mediation Board, National--2215
Medical Association, National--1778
Medical care. See Health and medical care
Medicare and Medicaid. See Health and Human Services, Department of
Mental Retardation, President's Committee on--1510
Merit Systems Protection Board--1906
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority--2214
Mexico
    Communications and Transport Secretary--1713

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    Illegal immigration to U.S.--1987
    President Salinas--1640
    President Zedillo--2124
    Presidential election--1483
    Taxation convention with U.S.--1557
    Trade with U.S.--1434
    U.S. moratorium on motor carriers, modification--1712
MIA's. See Armed Forces, U.S.
Michigan
    Congressional election--1923
    Democratic Party events--1444
    Gubernatorial election--1923
    President's visits--1442, 
        2211
    Senatorial election--1923
Michigan, University of--1919
Middle class bill of rights. See Taxation
Middle East
    See also specific country
    Peace efforts--1424, 
        1820, 
        1890
Mines, U.S. Bureau of. See Interior, Department of the
Minnesota
    Democratic Party events--1607
    Gubernatorial election--1992
    President's visits--1463
    Senatorial election--1607
Minority business. See Business and industry
Mississippi, winter storms--2219
Missouri
    Democratic Party event--1612
    Governor--1404
    President's visit--1612
    Senatorial election--1612
Mitchell Scholarship Fund, Senator George--1708
Monetary Fund, International--2118
Montenegro
    Economic sanctions--1870
    United Nations Security Council resolutions--2133
    U.S. national emergency--2132
Morocco, King--1534
Museum Service, National Award for--1748
Museum Services Board, National--2214
Music--1595
NASA. See Aeronautics and Space Administration, National
National. See other part of subject
NATO. See North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Navy, Department of the
    See also Armed Forces, U.S.
    Assistant Secretary--2214
    Naval Academy, U.S.--2219
    U.S.S. Dwight D. Eisenhower--1710
Netherlands, Prime Minister--2221
New Jersey, President's visit--1403
New Mexico, President's visit--1784
New Year's Day--2207
New York
    Democratic Party events--1620
    Economic conference--1796
    Governor--1618
    Gubernatorial election--1618
    President's visits--1616, 
        1969
    Senatorial election--1969
    State offices, election--1969
    Welfare reform--1801
New York 1 Television--1925
New York, State University of--1966
News media. See specific State, country, or news organization; 
    Communications
Nobel Peace Prize--2181
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). See Commerce, international
North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization--2216
North Atlantic Treaty Organization--1458, 
    1630
North Dakota
    Congressional election--2051
    Senatorial election--2051
North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission--2214
Northern Ireland
    Conflict resolution--1514
    Irish Republican Army (IRA)--1514
    U.S. Special Adviser for Economic Initiatives--2129
Northern Virginia Community College--2185
NRA. See Rifle Association, National
Nuclear Regulatory Commission--2216
Nuclear weapons
    See also Arms and munitions; Defense and national security
    Arms control negotiations and agreements--1421, 
        1659, 
        2146
    Missile systems--1660
    Nonproliferation--1485
Nutrition Monitoring Advisory Council, National--2221
OAS. See States, Organization of American
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National. See Commerce, 
    Department of
Office. See other part of subject
Ohio
    Congressional election--1862
    Democratic Party events--1862
    President's visits--1848
    Senatorial election--1933
    State offices, election--1933
Oregon, drought and fishing industry damage--2211
Organization. See other part of subject
Ounce of Prevention Council--1540
Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC). See Development 
    Cooperation Agency, U.S. International

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Pacific Halibut Commission, International--2212
Palau, compact with U.S.--1637
Palestine Liberation Organization--1483, 
    1875
Palestinians
    See also Middle East
    Economic assistance--2110
    Self-government--1877
Panama, government assets held by U.S.--1681
Panama Canal Commission--2214
Park Service, National. See Interior, Department of the
Partnership For Peace--1476
Peace Corps--1700
Peace, U.S. Institute of--2192
Pearl Harbor Survivors Association--2158
Pennsylvania
    Congressional election--1915
    Democratic Party events--1910
    Gubernatorial election--1911
    President's visit--1910
    Senatorial election--1911
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation--2220
Performance Review, National. See Government agencies and employees, 
    reform
Persian Gulf region
    See also specific country
    U.S. military forces, deployment--1726, 
        1822
Personnel Management, Office of--1672
Philippines
    Defense and security--2075
    President--2071
    President Clinton's visit--2071
    Trade with U.S.--2075
    U.S. military bases, environmental cleanup--2077
Police, National Association of Chiefs of--1784
Police Organizations, National Association of--1463
Portugal
    Prime Minister--2216
    Taxation convention with U.S.--1556
Postal Service, U.S.--1672
POW/MIA Recognition Day, National--1564
POW's. See Armed Forces, U.S.
Presidency
    Constitutional authority to command Armed Forces and conduct foreign 
        affairs--1704
    Legal defense fund--2026
Presidential. See other part of subject
President's. See other part of subject
Prison Industries, Federal--2211
Professional Golfers Association--2213
Public Diplomacy, U.S. Advisory Commission on--2214
Public Health Service. See Health and Human Services, Department of
Radio Television News Directors Association--1743
Railroad industry, labor dispute--1512
Railroad Retirement Board--1713
Real estate industry--2003
Realtors, National Association of--2001
Red Cross, International--1438
Red River Compact Commission--2215
Refugees. See specific country or region
Reinventing Government initiative. See Government agencies and 
    employees, reform
Reserve System, Federal--1483
Retirement Thrift Investment Board, Federal--2213
Rhode Island
    Congressional election--1929
    Democratic Party events--1964
    Gubernatorial election--1929
    President's visit--1948
    Senatorial election--1948
    State offices, election--1964
Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994--
    1596
Riegle-Neal Interstate Banking and Branching Efficiency Act of 1994--
    1655
Rifle Association, National--1436
Rio Grande Compact Commission--2216
Romania
    President--2215
    U.S. Ambassador--2213
Rosh Hashana--1519
Russia
    Ambassador to U.S.--2212
    Arms control negotiations and agreements--1629, 
        2179
    Chechnya region--2178
    Economic and Technological Cooperation, U.S.-Russian Joint 
        Commission on--1643
    Emigration--1595
    Former Soviet states, role--1648
    Investment treaty with U.S.--1652
    Law enforcement treaty with U.S.--1654
    Legal assistance treaty with U.S.--1654
    Political and economic reform--1652
    POW's/MIA's, U.S.-Russian Joint Commission on--1636
    President--1607, 
        1654
    Prime Minister--1643
    Radioactive waste, processing and storage--1654
    Relations with U.S.--2179
    Summit in Washington, DC--1633, 
        1654
    Trade with U.S.--1595
    Troop withdrawals--1514
    U.S. private sector investment--1649
    World War II veterans--1635
Russian Orthodox Church--1642
Rwanda
    Civil conflict--1406
    Humanitarian assistance--1406
    President--1406

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    Refugees--1406
    U.S. military, role--1676
Saint Kitts and Nevis, Ambassador to U.S.--2212
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. See Transportation, 
    Department of
Salary Council, Federal--2216
Saudi Arabia
    Ambassador to U.S.--1902
    King--1902
    President Clinton's visit--1902
Scholars, Presidential--1397
Scholars, White House Commission on Presidential--2211
School to Work National Employer Leadership Council--2220
Schools. See specific institution; Education
Science and technology
    Military and defense technology, civilian uses--1408
    Science policy, report--1428
    Space program. See Space program
    Technology reinvestment programs and grants--1872
Science and Technology, President's Committee of Advisors on--1428
Science Board, National--2211
Science Foundation, National--1654
Science, President's Committee for the National Medal of--2218
Secret Service, U.S. See Treasury, Department of the
Securities and Exchange Commission--1426
Securities Investor Protection Corporation--2212
Security Agency, National. See Defense, Department of
Security and Cooperation in Europe, Conference on--1453, 
    2134
Security Council, National
    Assistant to President for National Security Affairs--1725
    National emergency with respect to Serbia and Montenegro, costs--
        2136
Security Education Board, National--2211
Security, national. See Defense and national security
Seeds of Peace program--1522
Serbia
    Economic sanctions--1704
    United Nations Security Council resolutions--2133
    U.S. national emergency--2132
Service Impasses Panel, Federal--2214
Service program, national. See AmeriCorps; Education
Shipbuilding industry--1407
Small business. See Business and industry
Small Business Administration--1410, 
    1656
Smithsonian Institution
    Budget--1674
    John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts--2213
So Others Might Eat--2220
Social Security--1470
Social Security Administration. See Health and Human Services, 
    Department of
Soo Line Railroad Co.--1512
South Africa
    Business Development Committee, U.S.-South Africa--1707
    Deputy President--1699
    Economic assistance--1700
    President--1607
South East Asian Nations, Association of--2090
South Pacific Commission--2216
Soviet Union, New Independent States (NIS) of the Former
    See also specific country
    Trade with U.S.--1959
Space program
    International cooperation--2121
    Shuttle--2121
    Space station--1643
Special Counsel, Office of--1906
Spending cuts. See Budget, Federal
Sports
    Baseball--1423
    Basketball--1955
    Boxing--2027
Standards and Technology, National Institute of. See Commerce, 
    Department of
START. See Nuclear weapons, arms control negotiations and agreements
State and local governments
    See also specific State or subject
    Federal mandates--1696
State, Department of
    Ambassador at Large--1795
    Ambassadors. See specific country
    Assistant Secretaries--1548
    Budget--1509
    Deputy Assistant Secretaries--2214
    Economic and Business Affairs, Bureau of--1682
    Inspector General--2213
    Legal Adviser--1682
    Overseas programs to strengthen democracy--2192
    Secretary--1458, 
        2027
    Southern African Affairs, Office of--1584
    Special Adviser to Secretary--2044
    Special Adviser to Secretary for Economic Initiatives in Ireland--
        2129
    Special Adviser to Secretary on Haiti--1782
    Treaties and conventions, reports--1454, 
        1579
State Justice Institute--2220
States, Organization of American--1748
Summit meetings, Russia-U.S. in Washington, DC. See Russia
Summit of the Americas--2060, 
    2220
Supreme Court of the U.S.--2215

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Surgeon General of the Public Health Service. See Health and Human 
    Services, Department of
Sweden, taxation convention with U.S.--1554
Syria
    Foreign Minister--1886
    President--1424, 
        2218
    President Clinton's visit--1881
Taiwan, U.S. entry of leaders--1870
Taxation
    See also Budget, Federal; Economy, national
    Earned-income credit--1955
    International agreements--1553
    Postsecondary education tuition deduction--2183
    Tax cut proposals--2047
    Tax-free retirement account contributions--2183
Technology. See Science and technology
Telecommunications Union, International--2213
Terrorism. See specific country or region; Defense and national 
    security; Law enforcement and crime
Texas
    Flooding--1795
    Gubernatorial election--2028
Thailand, Prime Minister--2216
Thanksgiving Day--2123
Timber industry--2198
Trade. See specific country or region; Commerce, international
Trade and Investment in Ireland, White House Conference on--2130
Trade Commission, Federal--1706
Trade Policy and Negotiations, Advisory Committee for--2216
Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee--1868
Trade Representative, Office of the U.S.--1408
Transportation
    See also specific industry
    Freight transportation--1494
    Hazardous materials transportation--1505
Transportation, Department of
    Budget--1674
    Coast Guard, U.S.--1477
    Highway and motor vehicle safety, reports--1683
    Reorganization and downsizing--2183
    Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation--2211
    Secretary--1408
Transportation Safety Board, National--1674
Treasury, Department of the
    Budget--1672
    Customs Service, U.S.--1543, 
        2135
    Deputy Secretary--1420
    Foreign Assets Control, Office of--1412, 
        2106
    General Counsel--1476
    Internal Revenue Service--1672
    Secret Service, U.S.--1955
    Secretary--1420, 
        1750
    Under Secretaries--1584
Treaties and conventions. See specific country, region, or subject; 
    State, Department of
Trucking industry--1494
Turkey
    Cyprus conflict. See Cyprus
    U.S. Ambassador--2213

Ukraine
    Ambassador to U.S.--2121
    Arms control negotiations and agreements--1643
    Economic assistance--1495
    Independence Day--1495
    Military training assistance--2120
    Nuclear energy, safety--2114
    President--1495
    Space cooperation agreement with U.S.--2121
    Taxation convention with U.S.--1554
    Trade with U.S.--2119
Unemployment Compensation, Advisory Council on--2212
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994--1746
UNITA. See Angola
United Auto Workers--1727
United Kingdom
    Northern Ireland. See Northern Ireland
    Prime Minister--1514
United Nations
    Administrative reforms--2081
    Atomic Energy Agency, International--1437
    General Assembly--1627
    High Commissioner for Refugees--1406
    Humanitarian missions, role--1630
    Peacekeeping, role--1629
    Regional conflicts. See specific country or region
    Secretary-General--1437
    Security Council--1411-
        1750
    U.S. Government activities, report--1485
    U.S. Representative--1743
United Service Organizations, Inc.--2217
U.S. See other part of subject
United Transportation Union--1512
Universities and colleges. See specific institution; Education
University. See other part of subject

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Uruguay Round Agreements Act--2160
Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission--2216
Uzbekistan, trade with U.S.--1474
Venezuela, Ambassador to U.S.--2212
Veterans Affairs, Department of
    Assistant Secretary--2215
    Budget--1654
    Persian Gulf conflict veterans, undiagnosed illnesses--1963
    Secretary--1564
    Under Secretary--1440
    Veterans Health Administration--1963
Veterans, benefits--1870
Veterans Day--2063
Veterans Health Administration. See Veterans Affairs, Department of
Vice President
    Economic and Technological Cooperation, U.S.-Russian Joint 
        Commission on, role--1643
    Federal Government reform, role--1542
    Ounce of Prevention Council, role--1542
Vietnam, economic sanctions--1706
Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994--1539, 
    1757
Virginia
    Democratic Party events--1661
    President's visits--1661, 
        2218
    Senatorial election--1686
Voter Registration Act of 1993, National, implementation--1538

Washington
    Congressional election--1843
    Democratic Party event--1843
    Drought and fishing industry damage--2211
    President's visits--1843
    Senatorial election--1843
Washington, DC. See District of Columbia
WBZ Radio--1952
WDAS Radio--1931
WDIA Radio--1954
Welfare system, reform--1774, 
    2170
Western Water Policy Review Advisory Commission--2213
WFSB Television--1957
White House
    Security--1535
    Volunteers--2043
White House Fellowships, President's Commission on--2215
White House Office
    Assistant to President and Press Secretary--1432
    Assistants to President
        Deputy Chief of Staff--1601
        Domestic Policy--1542
        Economic Policy--1657
        National Security Affairs--1725
    Chief of Staff Panetta--1453
    Counsel to President--1459
    Deputy Assistants to President
        Management and Administration--2212
        Media Affairs, Director--1414
    Special Adviser to President--2044
    Special Adviser to President for Economic Initiatives in Ireland--
        2129
    Special Adviser to President on Haiti--1782
    Special Counsel to President--1419
Whitewater Development Corp. investigation--1419
WHO Radio--1961
WHO Television--1959
WIC. See Agriculture, Department of
WILM Radio--1990
WLIB Radio--1789
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars--2192
WOR Radio--1500
World AIDS Day--1828
World War II, 50th anniversary--1564
World War II Memorial Advisory Board--2215
WPRO Radio--1928
WRKO Radio--1807
WTNH Television--1956
WWDB Radio--2040
WWJ Radio--1926
WWWE Radio--1848
Xerox Corp.--2150
Yom Kippur--1520
Young American Medals for Service and Bravery--1429
Yugoslavia, former. See specific country
Zimbabwe, U.S. Ambassador--2219