[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1995, Book II)]
[July 1, 1995]
[Pages C-1-C-7]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]




               Administration of William J. Clinton, 1995

Document Categories List

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Addresses to the Nation

    Balkan peace process--1784

Addresses and Remarks

    See also Addresses to the Nation; Bill Signings; Bill Vetoes; 
        Interviews With the News Media; Meetings With Foreign Leaders 
        and International Officials
    Abraham Lincoln Middle School, Selma, CA
        Question-and-answer session with students--1298
        Remarks--1305
    Advisory Committee on Human Radiation Experiments, report--1530
    AFL-CIO, New York City--1664
    Alameda County Labor Day picnic in Pleasanton, CA--1294
    American Federation of Teachers--1165
    American Legion Boys Nation--1132
    American Legion Girls Nation--1128
    Americans with Disabilities Act, fifth anniversary celebration--1143
    AmeriCorps
        First anniversary observance--1346
        Volunteer swearing-in ceremony--1581
    Angolan peace process--1860
    Appropriations legislation for FY 1996, congressional action--1186
    Arts and humanities awards
        Dinner--1543
        Presentation ceremony--1536
    Avoca, PA, arrival--1472
    Balkan peace process
        Peace agreement signing ceremony in Paris, France--1889
        Remarks--1700
        U.S. troops in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Christmas Eve message--1927
    Black Enterprise magazine, 25th anniversary gala--1233
    Blair Homeless Shelter--1778
    Bosnia-Herzegovina
        Agreed basic principles for settlement of conflict--1493
        Airstrikes, agreement to end--1359
        Cease-fire agreement--1536
        Child survival initiative--1782
        Citizens involved in humanitarian relief efforts--1883
        Death of American diplomats
            Memorial service in Arlington, VA--1262
            Remarks in Jackson Hole, WY--1261
    Bush, George and Barbara, unveiling ceremony for official 
        portraits--1099
    Business Council, Williamsburg, VA--1585
    California State University, dedication ceremony in Monterey, CA--
        1288
    Central Intelligence Agency, Langley, VA--1093
    Christmas
        ``Christmas in Washington''--1875
        National Christmas Tree, lighting ceremony--1855
    Columbus, OH, community--1638
    Committee for American Leadership in Bosnia--1844
    Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America forum--1704
    Concert for Hope in Hollywood, CA--1610
    Congressional Black Caucus, dinner--1465
    Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute--1502
    Congressional leaders, meetings--1072
    Congressional Space Medal of Honor, presentation ceremony--1149
    Democratic congressional leaders, telephone conversation--1688
    Democratic Leadership Council--1743
    Democratic Party events
        Dallas, TX--1606
        Denver, CO--1411
        Houston, TX--1616
        Los Angeles, CA--1440
        North Miami Beach, FL--1393
        Philadelphia, PA--1368
        San Francisco, CA--1421
        Washington, DC--1321
    Education
        Secretary of Education's report and proposed legislation--1195
        Teleconference--1348
    Environmental protection, remarks in Baltimore, MD--1215
    Exploratorium, San Francisco, CA--1419
    Family Re-Union IV Conference in Nashville, TN--1065
    Federal arrestee drug testing memorandum, signing ceremony--1902
    Federal budget negotiations--1488
    Federal Government
        Agreement to reopen following furlough--1774
        Shutdown--1755
    Federal law enforcement officers--1127
    Florida State Democratic Convention--1870
    Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, normalization agreement with 
        Greece--1358
    Fraternal Order of Police--1189
    Freedom House breakfast--1544
    Georgetown University--1047

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    Germany, U.S. troops in Baumholder--1828
    Goals 2000, meeting with business leaders--1312
    Godfrey Sperling luncheon, question-and-answer session--1473
    Greece, normalization agreement with the Former Yugoslav Republic of 
        Macedonia--1358
    Haiti, celebration of the anniversary of the restoration of 
        democracy--1584
    Harry S. Truman Library Institute dinner--1682
    Honolulu, HI, arrival--1273
    Human rights proclamation, signing ceremony--1842
    International Monetary Fund--1566
    Ireland, Dublin
        Community--1822
        Dinner hosted by Prime Minister Bruton--1826
        Parliament--1824
    Israel, death of Prime Minister Rabin
        Funeral in Jerusalem--1723
        Remarks--1720
    Israeli-Palestinian West Bank Accord
        Reception for heads of state--1511
        Signing ceremony--1510
    Jacksonville, FL
        Community--1379
        Departure--1382
    James Madison High School, Vienna, VA--1075
    Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner in Des Moines, IA--1640
    Kelly Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX
        Community--1612
        Initial Base Adjustment Strategy Committee--1611
    Kennedy Center Honors reception--1840
    Korea, South, President Kim
        Korean War Veterans Memorial, dedication ceremony--1160
        State dinner--1163
        Welcoming ceremony--1154
    Little Sisters of the Poor Home for the Aged, Denver, CO
        Community--1403
        Question-and-answer session--1397
    Legislative agenda--1352
    Mayors and county officials, meeting on proposed budget cuts--1310
    Medicare
        Question-and-answer session with senior citizens--1174
        30th anniversary of passage--1140
    Mexico, President Zedillo
        Financial recovery--1557
        Luncheon--1571
        State dinner--1565
        Welcoming ceremony--1556
    Middle East peace process--1472
    Midwest economic conference, opening session in Columbus, OH--1633
    National Archives and Records Administration--1106
    National Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, HI--1280
    National Conference of State Legislatures, teleconference--1121
    National Council of La Raza, teleconference--1115
    National Czech and Slovak Museum, Cedar Rapids, IA--1648
    National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, observance--1526
    National Education Association--1057
    National Family Partnership, Elkridge, MD--1355
    National Governors' Association--1179
    National Italian-American Foundation dinner--1651
    National Jewish Democratic Council--1709
    National Medals of Science and Technology, presentation ceremony--
        1625
    National Park Service, 79th anniversary in Yellowstone National 
        Park--1264
    National Performance Review--1317
    NCAA baseball champion California State University at Fullerton 
        Titans--1360
    New England Regional Health Care Conference, teleconference--1749
    NHL champion New Jersey Devils--1069
    North Miami Beach, FL, senior citizens--1383
    Northern Ireland
        Belfast
            Business leaders--1807
            Christmas tree lighting ceremony--1813
            Mackie International employees--1804
            Reception hosted by Sir Patrick Mayhew--1815
        Londonderry
            Community--1809
            Thomas P. O'Neill Chair for the Study of Peace, inauguration 
                ceremony--1811
        Peace process--1791
    Nuclear weapons, comprehensive test ban negotiations--1251
    O'Farrell Community School, San Diego, CA--1452
    Oklahoma City, Federal building bombing
        Mayor Norick, telephone conversation--1154
        ``Thank You America'' participants--1500
    Pan American Flight 103 memorial cairn, dedication ceremony in 
        Arlington, VA--1716
    Peace Corps, Director, swearing-in ceremony--1492
    Philadelphia, PA, community leaders--1367
    Political reform--1200
    Pope John Paul II, welcoming ceremony in Newark, NJ--1534
    Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS--1164
    Presidential Citizens Medal, presentation ceremony--1890
    Presidential Medal of Freedom, presentation ceremony--1513
    Progressive National Baptist Convention in Charlotte, NC--1219
    Project XL participants--1713
    Pryor, Senator David, dinner in Little Rock, AR--1868
    Pueblo Community College, Pueblo, CO--1407

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    Radio addresses--1043
    Religious leaders, breakfast--1327
    Rural hospital administrators, teleconference--1572
    Santa Ana, CA, community--1450
    Santa Monica, CA, Los Angeles County fiscal relief plan--1448
    Saxophone Club--1494
    Senior citizens organizations, representatives--1361
    Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL
        Community--1341
        Student loans, roundtable discussion--1335
    Space shuttle Atlantis astronauts, telephone conversation--1062
    Special Olympic World Games, opening ceremonies in New Haven, CT--
        1044
    Technology Learning Challenge grants--1555
    Teenage smoking--1236
    Teen Health Connection, Charlotte, NC--1228
    Thanksgiving turkey, presentation ceremony--1779
    Thomas J. Dodd Archives and Research Center, dedication ceremony in 
        Storrs, CT--1593
    U.S.S. Carl Vinson in Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, HI
        World War II commemorative postage stamp, unveiling ceremony--
            1286
        Wreath-laying ceremony--1284
    United Jewish Appeal reception--1680
    United Kingdom, London
        Dinner hosted by Prime Minister Major--1802
        Parliament--1795
    United Mine Workers, teleconference--1489
    United Nations, New York City
        General Assembly--1654
        Luncheon--1659
    University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT--1595
    University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX--1600
    Veterans Day ceremony in Arlington, VA--1732
    Vietnam, normalization of diplomatic relations--1073
    Welfare reform--1088
    Wheeler Army Airfield, Honolulu, HI
        Joint service review--1276
        Remarks to troops--1279
    White House Community Empowerment Conference--1144
    White House Conference on HIV and AIDS--1845
    White House Conference on Travel and Tourism--1694
    Whittaker, Johnson C., posthumous commissioning ceremony--1138
    Wiesel, Elie, meeting--1886
    Women's suffrage, 75th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th 
        amendment in Jackson Hole, WY--1267
    World Bank--1566
    World War I veteran Gaetano Maggio, telephone conversation--1736
    World War II
        50th anniversary commemorative service in Honolulu, HI--1287
        Memorial site, dedication ceremony--1737
        Veterans, teleconference--1735

Appointments and Nominations

    See also Digest (Appendix A); Nominations Submitted to the Senate 
        (Appendix B); Checklist (Appendix C)
    Commission on the Roles and Capabilities of the U.S. Intelligence 
        Community, Chairman--1091
    Defense Department, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Vice Chairman--1894

Bill Signings

    Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and 
        Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996, statement--1690
    Biotechnology process patent legislation, statement--1703
    Continuing appropriations legislation, statement--1924
    Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1996, statement--1813
    Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations 
        Act, 1996, statement--1761
    District of Columbia Emergency Highway Relief Act, statement--1204
    Emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions legislation, 
            fiscal year 1995
        Remarks--1152
        Statements--1172
    Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1996, statement--
        1754
    Fisheries Act of 1995, statement--1718
    ICC Termination Act of 1995, statement--1933
    Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1996, statement--1776
    Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995
        Remarks--1904
        Statement--1907
    Military Construction Appropriations Act of 1996, statement--1533
    National Highway System Designation Act, 1995, statement--1788
    Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 1995, statement--1583
    Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government Appropriations Act, 
        1996, statement--1775
    U.S. Sentencing Commission recommendations, legislation rejecting, 
        statement--1700
    Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act, 1995, 
        statement--1782

Bill Vetoes

    Bosnia-Herzegovina arms embargo legislation
        Message--1255
        Statement--1253

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    Budget reconciliation legislation
        Message--1853
        Remarks--1851
    Continuing resolution legislation for fiscal year 1996, message--
        1755
    Department of the Interior and related agencies appropriations 
            legislation
        Message--1899
        Remarks--1896
    Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the judiciary, and 
            related agencies appropriations legislation
        Message--1910
        Remarks--1908
    Departments of Veteran Affairs, and Housing and Urban Development, 
            and independent agencies appropriations legislation
        Message--1901
        Remarks--1896
    Legislative branch appropriations legislation, message--1533
    National defense authorization legislation, message--1929
    Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, message--1912
    Public debt limit, temporary increase legislation
        Message--1742
        Remarks--1739

Communications to Congress

    See also Bill Vetoes
    Albania, investment treaty with the U.S., message transmitting--1316
    Angola, U.S. national emergency with respect to UNITA, messages--
        1377
    Arctic Research Plan, message transmitting revision--1099
    Armed Forces, U.S.
        Mobilization of U.S. Reserves, message--1861
        Pay and housing allowances increase legislation, letter--1930
    Austria, legal assistance treaty with the U.S., message 
        transmitting--1316
    Balkan peace process
        Implementation of the peace agreement, letters--1882
        U.S. military forces deployment, letters--1856
    Bolivia, extradition treaty with the U.S., message transmitting--
        1565
    Bosnia-Herzegovina, U.S. military aircraft deployment, letter 
        reporting--1279
    Bulgaria
        Nuclear cooperation agreement with the U.S., message 
            transmitting--1206
        Most-favored-nation trade status, letter transmitting report--
            1046
    Commodity Credit Corporation, message transmitting report--1729
    Corporation for Public Broadcasting, message transmitting report--
        1071
    Cyprus conflict, letters transmitting reports--1272
    Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission, message 
        transmitting report--1092
    District of Columbia, financial authority budget, message 
        transmitting--1205
    Employment non-discrimination legislation, letter--1632
    Energy policy, message transmitting report--1205
    EURATOM, nuclear energy cooperation agreement with the U.S., message 
        transmitting--1800
    Export control regulations, continuation
        Letter transmitting notice--1258
        Message transmitting Executive order--1843
        Message transmitting report--1524
    Farmington River study, message transmitting report--1887
    Federal Advisory Committees, message transmitting report--1314
    Federal budget, rescissions and deferrals, messages--1333
    Federal Government employees
        Compensation for furlough, message transmitting proposed 
            legislation--1762
        Pay adjustment, proposed legislation, letter--1275
    Federal Labor Relations Authority, message transmitting report--1728
    Georgia, Republic of, investment treaty with the U.S., message 
        transmitting--1070
    Germany, Social Security agreement with the U.S., message 
        transmitting--1564
    Haiti, incremental cost of U.S. activities, message transmitting 
        report--1264
    Hazardous materials transportation, message transmitting report--
        1572
    Hungary, legal assistance treaty with the U.S., message 
        transmitting--1315
    International exchange and training activities, letter transmitting 
        report--1728
    Iran, U.S. national emergency
        Continuation, message transmitting notice--1703
        Messages reporting--1374
    Iraq
        Compliance with United Nations Security Council resolutions, 
            letters--1197
        U.S. national emergency
            Continuation, message transmitting notice--1172
            Message reporting--1192
    Latvia, investment treaty with the U.S., message transmitting--1071
    Libya, economic sanctions, message reporting--1086
    Low Income Home Energy Assistance program, letter--1893
    Maldives, trade with the U.S., message--1171
    Middle East, U.S. national emergency with respect to terrorists who 
        threaten to disrupt peace process, message reporting--1162
    Moldova, trade with the U.S., message--1171

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    Narcotics, sanctions against traffickers of the Cali cartel, message 
        transmitting Executive order--1659
    National Corporation for Housing Partnerships, message transmitting 
        report--1729
    Partnership For Peace, letter transmitting report--1259
    Philippines
        Extradition treaty with the U.S., message transmitting--1308
        Legal assistance treaty with the U.S., message transmitting--
            1309
    Plants, international convention for the protection of new 
        varieties, message transmitting--1309
    Public debt limit temporary increase, message transmitting proposed 
        legislation--1743
    Radio spectrum reallocation, letter--1488
    Railroad Retirement Board, message transmitting report--1791
    Retirement plan savings protection legislation, letter--1858
    Romania, most-favored-nation trade status, message transmitting 
        report--1074
    Russia, most-favored-nation trade status, message transmitting 
        report--1932
    Ryan White CARE Act reauthorization, letter--1045
    Serbia and Montenegro, economic sanctions
        Messages reporting--1101
        Suspension, message--1928
    South Africa, nuclear energy agreement with the U.S., message 
        transmitting--1522
    Telecommunications reform legislation, letter--1693
    Transportation Department, message transmitting report--1447
    Trinidad and Tobago, investment treaty with the U.S., message 
        transmitting--1075
    United Nations, U.S. Government activities, message transmitting 
        report--1317
    U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, letter transmitting 
        report--1092
    Urban policy, message transmitting report--1199
    Weapons of mass destruction, continuation of U.S. national 
        emergency, message--1725
    Welfare reform, letter--1313

Communications to Federal Agencies

    See also Presidential Documents Published in the Federal Register 
        (Appendix D)
    Affirmative action, memorandum--1114
    Children's television programming, letter--1378
    Federal Government employees
        Absence due to Hurricane Opal, memorandum--1552
        Career transition assistance, memorandum--1354
    Federal arrestee drug testing, memorandum--1904
    Lebanon, partial resumption of travel, memorandum--1566
    Micro-enterprise programs, memorandum--1275
    President's Oklahoma City Scholarship Fund, memorandum--1233
    Religious expression in public schools, memorandum--1083
    Rwanda, assistance, memorandum--1297
    Timber salvage legislation, memorandum--1192

Interviews With the News Media

    Exchanges with reporters
        Air Force One--1455
        Arlington, VA--1918
        Baumholder, Germany--1830
        Dublin, Ireland--1816
        Jackson Hole, WY--1261
        London, United Kingdom--1799
        New York City--1657
        Paris, France--1888
        Santa Monica, CA--1448
        White House--1072
    Interviews
        Armed Forces media--1919
        Armed Forces Network--1834
        CBS Sports--1867
        Godfrey Sperling luncheon--1473
        Larry King--1427
        MTV--1246
        National Public Radio--1208
        NHK Television of Japan--1762
    Joint news conferences
        European Union, Commission President Santer and Council 
            President Gonzalez--1835
        Ireland, Prime Minister Bruton--1819
        Israel, Prime Minister Peres--1877
        Korea, South, President Kim--1155
        Mexico, President Zedillo--1559
        Russia, President Yeltsin--1661
        United Kingdom, Prime Minister Major--1792
    News conferences
        No. 100 (July 27)--1155
        No. 101 (August 10)--1237
        No. 102 (October 10)--1559
        No. 103 (October 19)--1628
        No. 104 (October 23)--1661
        No. 105 (October 25)--1676
        No. 106 (November 16)--1757
        No. 107 (November 29)--1792
        No. 108 (December 1)--1819
        No. 109 (December 3)--1835
        No. 110 (December 11)--1877
        No. 111 (December 20)--1913

Joint Statements

    Russia-U.S., nuclear materials security--1663

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Letters and Messages

    See also Bill Vetoes; Communications to Congress; Communications to 
        Federal Agencies
    Christmas, message--1916
    Hanukkah, message--1893
    Indian Independence Day, message--1258
    Kwanzaa, message--1918
    Labor Day, message--1272
    Rosh Hashana, message--1411
    Yom Kippur, message--1529

Meetings With Foreign Leaders and International Officials

    Albania, President Berisha--1944
    Angola, President dos Santos--1860
    Austria, President Klestil--1947
    Benin, President Soglo--1940
    Bosnia-Herzegovina, President Izetbegovic--1888
    China, President Jiang--1675
    Croatia, President Tudjman--1888
    Czech Republic, President Havel--1648
    Egypt, President Mubarak--1509
    Ethiopia, Prime Minister Zenawi--1948
    European Union
        Commission President Santer--1835
        Council President Gonzalez--1835
    Germany, Chancellor Kohl--1830
    Holy See, Pope John Paul II--1534
    Indonesia, President Soeharto--1686
    Ireland
        Fianna Fail Party leader Ahern--1950
        President Robinson--1816
        Prime Minister Bruton--1817
        Progressive Democrats Party leader Harney--1950
    Israel
        Acting Prime Minister Peres--1949
        Likud Party leader Netanyahu--1949
        President Weizman--1724
        Prime Minister Peres--1876
        Prime Minister Rabin--1507
    Jamaica, Prime Minister Patterson--1944
    Jordan, King Hussein I--1509
    Korea, South, President Kim--1154
    Luxembourg, Prime Minister Juncker--1941
    Mexico, President Zedillo--1556
    NATO, Secretary General Claes--1945
    Netherlands, Queen Beatrix--1949
    Northern Ireland
        Democratic Unionist Party leader Paisley--1950
        Secretary of State Mayhew--1815
        Sinn Fein leader Adams--1950
        Ulster Unionist Party leader Trimble--1949
    Norway, King Harald--1948
    Palestine Liberation Organization, Chairman Arafat--1506
    Panama, President Perez Balladares--1943
    Romania, President Iliescu--1945
    Russia, President Yeltsin--1661
    Saudi Arabia, Second Deputy Prime Minister Prince Saud--1948
    Serbia, President Milosevic--1888
    Slovak Republic, President Kovac--1648
    Slovenia, Prime Minister Drnovsek--1948
    South Africa, President Mandela--1657
    Tibet, Dali Lama--1944
    United Kingdom
        Labour Party leader Blair--1799
        Prime Minister Major--1792
        Queen Elizabeth II--1950
    United Nations, Secretary-General Boutros-Ghali--1654

Resignations and Retirements

    Office of National Drug Control Policy, Director, statement--1885

Statements by the President

    See also Appointments and Nominations; Bill Signings; Bill Vetoes; 
        Resignations and Retirements
    AFL-CIO, election results--1680
    Alaska, Elmendorf Air Force Base, aircraft tragedy--1464
    Balkan peace process--1739
    Bosnia-Herzegovina
        Agreed basic principles for settlement of conflict--1333
        Agreement to end U.N. and NATO airstrikes--1410
    Bradley, Senator Bill, decision not to seek reelection--1258
    Child Support Recovery Act, U.S. District Court decision--1271
    Colombia, airline tragedy near Buga--1925
    Commission on Immigration Reform, recommendation on legal 
        immigration--1353
    Computer export controls, reform--1551
    Conventional Forces in Europe Treaty--1771
    Deaths
        Bosnia-Herzegovina, American diplomats--1262
        Eisenstadt, Alfred--1263
        Mantle, Mickey--1257
        McLarty, Helen--1373
        Meadows, Maj. J. Richard--1179
        Rabin, Yitzhak, Prime Minister of Israel--1721
        Thurman, Gen. Maxwell R.--1835
        Whitten, Jamie--1335
    Economy--1063
    Environmental legislation, congressional action--1708
    Environmental program reforms to assist homeowners--1086

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    Federal budget
        Appropriations legislation for fiscal year 1996, congressional 
            action--1139
        Emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions for fiscal 
            year 1995--1070
        Negotiations--1916
        Reconciliation legislation, House action--1771
    Federal Government
        Action to reopen following furlough--1773
        Laboratories, evaluation--1487
    Foreign relations, proposed legislation--1151
    Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, normalization agreement with 
        Greece--1297
    Greece, normalization agreement with the Former Yugoslav Republic of 
        Macedonia--1297
    Gun-Free Schools Act--1686
    Hurricane Erin--1197
    Hurricane Opal--1535
    Israel
        Tel Aviv, terrorist attack--1139
        Rabin, Prime Minister Yitzhak, shooting--1720
    Juvenile crime, Bureau of Justice Statistics report--1739
    Lobby reform legislation, congressional action--1800
    Mexico, financial recovery--1543
    NAACP, nomination of Kweisi Mfume as president--1875
    National crime rate, decline--1774
    New York, fire suppression assistance--1264
    Northern Ireland, first anniversary of cease-fire--1273
    Nuclear weapons, comprehensive test ban negotiations--1252
    Nunn, Senator Sam, decision not to seek reelection--1554
    Offshore oil and gas drilling, agreement with oil companies--1185
    Older Americans Act, 30th anniversary--1096
    Political reform, House inaction--1529
    Public debt, action to prevent default--1757
    Retirement plan protection--1882
    Ryan White CARE Act reauthorization, congressional action--1161
    Saudi Arabia, terrorist attack in Riyadh--1754
    Summit of the Americas, first anniversary--1885
    Teenage smoking, congressional support to reduce--1522
    Telecommunications reform legislation--1191
    Timber sales, court decision--1693
    Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development Departments, 
        appropriations legislation--1105
    Voting Rights Act, 30th anniversary--1203
    Welfare reform--1197