    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1996, Book II)]
    [July 1, 1996]
    [Pages 2271-A1-A17]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    [Page A1-A17]

                   Administration of William J. Clinton, 1996

    Subject Index
    A&P--1113
    ABC News--2249
    ABC Radio--2249
    Abortion. See Health and medical care
    Accountable Pipeline Safety and Partnership Act of 1996--1823
    Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). See Health and medical care
    ADAC Laboratories--2172
    Advancement of Colored People, National Association for the--1101
    Aeronautics and Space Administration, National--1267,
        2158, 2159
    Aerospace industry--1684
    Affirmative action. See Civil rights
    Afghanistan, illicit drug production and transit--2162
    AFL-CIO. See Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, American
        Federation of
    Africa
        See also specific country
        United Nations convention to combat desertification--1248
    African-Americans
        See also specific subject; Civil rights
        Church burnings. See Law enforcement and crime
        Homeownership--1103
        Painting by African-American artist, White House acquisition. See
            White House
    Agricultural Communicators Congress, U.S.--1130
    Agriculture
        Cattle prices--1133
        Exports--1133
        Grain reserves--1047
        Pesticide use--1199
    Agriculture, Department of
        Budget--1264
        Dairy Export Incentive Program (DEIP)--2130
        Deputy Secretary--1047
        Export Enhancement Program (EEP)--2130
        Food recovery and donation--1737
        Food Stamp program--1234
        Forest Service--1831
        Meat inspection, role--1080
        Secretary--1047
        Water quality, role--1134
    Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996, Federal--1133
    Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and
        Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997--1264
    AIDS. See Health and medical care
    Air Force, Department of the
        See also Armed Forces, U.S.
        Elmendorf Air Force Base, AK--2155
        McClellan Air Force Base, CA--1190
        Robins Air Force Base, GA--1932
    Alabama
        President's visit--1911
        Welfare reform--2177
    Alaska
        Governor--2155
        President's visit--2155
    Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Bureau of. See Treasury, Department of
        the
    Algeria, Ambassador to U.S.--2241
    American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development,
        Institute of--2240
    American Legion--1148
    American Medical Association--1334
    Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990--1208
    America's Heritage Abroad, Commission for the Preservation of--2242
    AmeriCorps--1381
    Amnesty International--1511
    Angola
        Economic sanctions--1624
        National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA)--1587,
            1623
        Trade with U.S.--1864
        U.S. national emergency--1587
    Antarctic Science, Tourism, and Conservation Act of 1996--1742
    Antigua and Barbuda, Ambassador to U.S.--2241
    Antiquities Act of 1906--1601
    APEC. See Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum
    Apparel industry--1244
    Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board--2247
    Arctic Research Commission--2245
    Argentina, President--2251
    Arizona
        Arrest of paramilitary group members--1047
        President's visits--1543
    Arizona State University--1990
    Arkansas, President's visits--1454
    Armed Forces, U.S.
        See also specific military department; Defense and national security
        Affirmative action programs--1846
        Armed Forces Reserve Medal--1472
        Base closures and conversions--1185
        HIV-positive service members--1646
        Joint Chiefs of Staff--2121
        Marine helicopter crash near Camp Lejeune, NC--2234
        Medicare-eligible military retirees, demonstration project--1279,
            1526, 1647
        Military housing and support services--1215,
            1840, 2107
        Military strength and deterrence--2107
        National Guard--1471
        Pay--1215
        Security--1087
        Supreme Allied Commander, Europe--2234
        Terrorist bombing of U.S. military complex in Dhahran, Saudi
            Arabia--1123
    Arms and munitions
        See also Defense and national security; Law enforcement and crime;
            Nuclear weapons
        Arms control negotiations and agreements--1202,
            1546, 1559, 1567, 1584, 1644, 1648, 1892, 2112, 2135
        Chemical and biological weapons--1259,
            1584, 1646, 1648, 1892, 2083, 2112, 2135
        Explosives--1223,
            1731
        Export controls--2113
        Illegal gun trafficking--1083
        Landmines--1649
        Missile systems and technology--1416
    Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, U.S.--1526
    Arms Proliferation Policy, President's Advisory Board on. See Defense,
        Department of
    Army, Department of the
        See also Armed Forces, U.S.
        Corps of Engineers--1568
        Secretary--1471
    Art and Preservation in Embassies, Friends of--1140
    Aruba
        Illicit drug production and transit--2162
        Trade with U.S.--1864
    ASEAN. See South East Asian Nations, Association of
    Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum--1182,
        2152, 2246, 2251
    Asia-Pacific region
        See also specific country
        Security--2129
        Trade and investment--2129
        U.S. military role--2129
    Aspira Association, Inc.--1511
    Atlantis. See Space program, shuttle
    Atomic Energy Agency, International. See United Nations
    Aurora Foundation--1511
    Australia
        Ambassador to U.S.--2133
        Foreign Minister--1526
        Governor General--2250
        International Coral Reef Initiative--2142
        Minister for Industry, Science, and Tourism--2142
        Minister for the Environment--2142
        Minister for Trade--2130
        President Clinton's visit--2127
        Prime Minister--2102
        Relations with U.S.--2129
        Trade with U.S.--2129
    Austria, taxation convention with U.S.--1477
    Automobile industry--1375
    Aviation. See Aerospace industry; Transportation
    Aviation Administration, Federal. See Transportation, Department of
    Aviation Reauthorization Act of 1996, Federal--1793
    Aviation Review Commission, National Civil--1797
    Aviation Safety and Security, White House Commission on--1506

    Bahamas
        Ambassador to U.S.--2241
        Illicit drug production and transit--2162
    Balkans, illicit drug production and transit--2162
    Banking--1413
    Baptist Convention, U.S.A., National--1487
    Belize
        Ambassador to U.S.--2247
        Illicit drug production and transit--2162
    Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act--1737
    Bioethics Advisory Commission, National--2240
    Birmingham Southern College--1911
    Blind or Severely Disabled, Committee for Purchase From People Who Are--
        2244, 2247
    Bolivia, illicit drug production and transit--2162
    Bosnia-Herzegovina
        Arms embargo--2216
        Bosnian Federation President--1098
        Bosnian women's initiative--1116
        Defense assistance--1098
        Economic sanctions--2175
        Elections--1574
        NATO peacekeeping role--1894
        Peace efforts--1098
        President--1098
        Reconstruction efforts--2211
        United Nations Security Council resolutions--2175
        U.S. military role--2095
    Botswana
        Trade with U.S.--1864
    Boys Nation--1148
    Brazil
        Illicit drug production and transit--2162
        Nuclear Suppliers Group membership--2116
        President--2250
    Breast Cancer Awareness Month, National--1939
    Broom corn broom industry--2158
    Budget, Federal
        See also specific agency; Economy, national
        Balanced budget proposals--1128,
            2198, 2201
        Defense funding--1473
        Deferrals--2166
        Deficit--1953
        Enrollment requirement waiver legislation--1729
        Fiscal year 1997--1096,
            1682, 1696, 1713, 1721, 1727-1729, 1813, 2239, 2240
        Intelligence funding--1257
        Research and development funding--1940
        Supplemental appropriations, fiscal year 1996--1560
    Building Sciences, National Institute of--2242
    Bulgaria, trade with U.S.--1141
    Bureau. See other part of subject
    Burma
        Ambassador to U.S.--2247
        Illicit drug production and transit--2153
    Burundi
        U.S. Special Coordinator--2245
        U.S. Special Envoy--2240
    Business and industry
        See also specific company or industry; Employment and unemployment;
            Taxation
        Computers in schools, efforts--1802
        Economic espionage and trade secret theft, legislation--1814
        Empowerment zones. See Empowerment zones
        Employee training and education--1315
        Environmental cleanup incentives--1403
        Loans and investors--1977
        Small and minority business--1097,
            1589, 1780, 1781, 1845, 1846, 1853, 1976
        Tobacco sales to minors, prevention efforts--1113
    C-Span--2251
    California
        Affirmative action proposition--2006
        Alameda Corridor project--1728
        Chaffey Community College in Rancho Cucamonga--1556
        Democratic Party events--1181
        Fires--2248
        John Muir Middle School in San Jose--1268
        Monrovia High School--1175
        Morris E. Dailey Elementary School in Fresno--1551
        President's visits--1175,
            1285, 1551, 1556, 1561, 1836, 1837, 1857, 1859, 2001, 2007,
            2240, 2242, 2244
        Welfare reform--2177
    Cambodia
        Democracy and freedom--1669
        Illicit drug production and transit--2162
        Trade with U.S.--1669
    Canada
        Migratory bird protection protocol with U.S.--1247
        Prime Minister--1476
    Cancer Advisory Board, National--2245
    Cancer Institute. See Health and Human Services, Department of, National
        Institutes of Health
    Cancer Survivorship, Office of. See Health and Human Services,
        Department of, National Institutes of Health
    Capital Planning Commission, National--1158
    Caribbean region
        See also specific country
        Economic recovery, report--1737
    Carjacking Correction Act of 1996--1735
    Cayman Islands, trade with U.S.--1864
    Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association--1139
    Central Intelligence Agency--1225
    Chemical and biological weapons. See Arms and munitions
    Chicago, University of--1408
    Children and youth
        Adoption--1277
        Child support--1166,
            1917
        Community-based curfews--1068
        Drunk and drugged driving--1867
        Foster care system--2208
        Juvenile crime and violence--1082,
            1580, 1824, 1886, 1937
        Juvenile drug abuse--1121,
            1868, 1886, 1922, 1928, 2236
        Juvenile use of tobacco products--1053,
            1395, 1414, 1842, 2105
        Teenage pregnancy and parenting--1350
        Violence in entertainment, effects--1833
    Children's Island Act of 1995, National--1158
    Chile, President--2250
    China
        Arms control negotiations and agreements--2137
        Defense Minister--2251
        Economic development--1125
        Human rights--2137
        Illicit drug production and transit--2162
        President--1525
        Trade with U.S.--1854
        U.S. policy--1182
    Christmas--2170
    Church Arson Prevention Act of 1996--1071
    Church burnings. See Law enforcement and crime
    CIA. See Central Intelligence Agency
    Cities
        See also State and local governments
        Community development--1413,
            1977, 2163
        Empowerment and enterprise zones. See Empowerment zones
    Civil justice system
        Independent counsels--2199
        Legal expenses--1349
        Presidential pardons--1752
        Product liability legislation--1761
        Witness and jury tampering, legislation--1735
    Civil rights
        See also specific subject
        Affirmative action--1846
        Discrimination--1526
        Religious freedom--1050
        Same-gender marriage--1526
    Cleveland State University--2058
    CNN--1344
    Coast Guard, U.S. See Transportation, Department of
    Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1996--1869
    Colombia
        Economic sanctions--1888
        Illicit drug production and transit--1859
    Colorado
        Democratic Party events--1162
        Governor--1162
        President's visits--1162
    Columbia University--2246
    Columbus Day--1817
    Commerce, Department of
        Assistant Secretaries--1802
        Export controls, administration--1832
        General Counsel--2241
        Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National--1099
        Secretary--1101
        Standards and Technology, National Institute of--2171
        Technology development programs--1730
        Telecommunications grants--2246
        Under Secretary--1299
    Commerce, international
        See also specific country or subject
        Broom corn broom imports--2158
        Economic sanctions against countries supporting terrorism--1227,
            1254, 1258, 1289, 1416
        Encryption export policy--2123
        Export controls--1298
        Exports, U.S.--1284
        Free and fair trade--1283
        Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)--1863
        Group of Seven nations (G-7)--1223
        Trade expansion, U.S.--1534,
            1893, 2095, 2104, 2136, 2189
        Trade negotiations and agreements--1133
        U.S. sanctions against countries supporting terrorism--2135
    Commission. See other part of subject
    Committee. See other part of subject
    Communications
        Educational television--1153
        Electronic information, access and literacy--1176,
            1411, 1479, 1495, 1588, 1713, 1791, 1801, 1807, 1900, 1968, 2189
        Electronic information, content--1123
        Encryption export policy--2123
        Information systems technology--2129
        Internet expansion--1803
        Nonemergency police telephone lines--1189
        Television programming blocking device--1217
        Television rating system--2203
        Violence in entertainment--1833
        Wireless telecommunications--1138
    Communications Commission, Federal--1153
    Community Development Financial Institutions Fund--1679
    Community Service, Corporation for National and--1779
    Computers. See Communications; Education; Science and technology
    Congress
        See also specific subject
        Black Caucus--1570
        Budget--1588
        Enrollment requirement waiver legislation--1729
        Hispanic Caucus Institute--1670
        House minority leader--1210
        Lobby reform--2010
        Members, meetings with President--1241
        Senate majority leader--1210
        Senate minority leader--1210
        Speaker of the House of Representatives--1210,
            2239, 2241, 2243, 2246
        Staff drug testing policy--1588
    Connecticut
        Democratic Party events--1756
        President's visit--1756
    Conservation
        See also Environment
        Aquatic systems and fish stocks--1815
        Coastal zone management--1099
        Endangered species protection--1731
        Federal lands--1601
        Forest preservation--1604
        International cooperation--2142
        International Coral Reef Initiative--2142
        Water resources--1817
        Wilderness and wildlife preservation--1073,
            1600, 1604
        Wildlife Refuge System, National--1744
    Council. See other part of subject
    Crime. See Law enforcement and crime
    Crime Control and Prevention, National Commission on--2242
    Croatia
        Bosnia conflict. See Bosnia-Herzegovina
        President--2241
        United Nations Transitional Administrator for Eastern Slavonia--2240
    Cuba
        Democracy and freedom--1299
        Economic sanctions--1126
        Illicit drug production and transit--2162
        U.S. restrictions on travel and other activities--1126
        U.S. Special Representative--1299
    Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996--1126,
        1136, 1299, 1767, 2214
    Custom Research, Inc.--2173
    Customs Service, U.S. See Treasury, Department of the
    Cyprus
        Conflict resolution--1160
        President--1710
        Trade with U.S.--1864
        U.S. Special Emissary--1710
    Czech Republic, President--2065
    Dairy Export Incentive Program (DEIP). See Agriculture, Department of
    Dallas Morning News--1694
    Dana Commercial Credit Corp.--2172
    Dartmouth College--2246
    Defense and national security
        See also Arms and munitions; Nuclear weapons
        Air surveillance systems--1916
        Counterterrorism efforts--1047,
            1227, 1241-1243, 1245, 1254, 1257, 1280, 1288, 1416, 1474, 1506,
            1560, 1650, 1713, 1730, 1794, 1796, 1893, 2083, 2135, 2211
        Export controls, U.S. national emergency--1298
        Intelligence funding--1813
        Military strength and deterrence--1214
        Nazi war crimes disclosure legislation--1901
        Nicholson espionage case--2130
        Terrorists threatening Middle East peace efforts, U.S. national
            emergency--1280
        Weapons of mass destruction, U.S. national emergency--2112
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997, National--1643
    Defense, Department of
        See also specific military department; Armed Forces, U.S.
        Arms Proliferation Policy, President's Advisory Board on--1141
        Assistant Secretaries--1471
        Budget--1587
        Deputy Under Secretary--1539
        Joint Chiefs of Staff--1560
        Management reorganization--1722
        Military Academy, U.S.--2251
        National Security Agency--2124
        Secretary--1087,
            1647, 2098, 2121-2125, 2166
        Under Secretary--1471
    Defense of Marriage Act--1635
    Democratic Leadership Council--1779
    Democratic National Committee--1303,
        1756, 1779, 1864, 1902, 2093, 2101, 2240-2242, 2244-2246, 2248,
        2249, 2251
    Democratic Party
        See also specific State; Elections
        Democratic National Convention--1126,
            1419, 1426
        Fundraising--1672
    Department. See other part of subject
    Development Cooperation Agency, U.S. International
        Development, Agency for International (AID)--2153
        Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)--2067
    Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act Amendments
        of 1996--1265
    Disability, National Council on--2248
    Disabled American Veterans--1209
    Disabled persons--1208
    Disaster assistance
        California fires--2248
        Florida, Tropical Storm Josephine--2247
        Hawaii storms and flooding--2250
        Hurricane Fran--1512
        Hurricane Hortense--1642
        Illinois storms and flooding--2240
        Indiana storms and flooding--2239
        Iowa storms and flooding--2242
        Maine storms and flooding--2248
        Maryland storms and flooding--1512
        Massachusetts flooding--2248
        Michigan storms and flooding--2240
        New Hampshire storm--2249
        New Jersey storms and flooding--2250
        New York storms and flooding--2250
        North Carolina hurricanes--1488
        Oregon storms, flooding, and high winds--2252
        Pennsylvania storms, flooding, and tornadoes--1512
        Puerto Rico hurricane and gas leak explosion--2244
        Rhode Island water main break--2250
        South Carolina hurricane--2247
        Southern Plains States drought--1047
        Virgin Islands hurricane--2239
        Virginia storms and flooding--1512
        West Virginia storms and flooding--1512
        Wisconsin storms, flooding, and tornadoes--2241
    Discovery. See Space program, shuttle
    Discrimination. See Civil rights
    District of Columbia
        Budget--1527
        Children's Island, National--1158
        Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority--2200
        Revitalization--2200
    District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1997--1527
    Domestic Policy Council--1331
    Domestic Violence Awareness Month, National--1746
    Dominican Republic, illicit drug production and transit--2162
    Drug abuse and trafficking
        See also Law enforcement and crime
        Drug control strategy, national--1414
        Drug-induced rape--1824
        Drug testing of prisoners and parolees--1543,
            1730, 1746, 1749, 2194
        Drunk and drugged driving--1867
        Illicit drug production and transit--1812
        International cooperation--1812
        Juvenile drug abuse--1121,
            1868, 1886, 1922, 1928
        Maritime interdiction--1869
        Methamphetamine trafficking--1746
        Prevention and treatment efforts--1345,
            1645, 1650, 1693, 1697, 1702, 1713, 1730, 2194
    Drug Control Policy, Office of National--1104,
        1473, 1542, 1553, 1586, 1745, 1747, 1756, 1763, 1764, 1868, 2153,
        2156, 2194, 2226, 2244
    Drug Enforcement Administration. See Justice, Department of
    Drug-Induced Rape Prevention and Punishment Act of 1996--1824
    Drug Policy Council, President's--2194
    Eastern Michigan University--1975
    Economic Advisers, Council of--1078
    Economic Council, National--1331
    Economic Espionage Act of 1996--1814
    Economy, national
        See also Budget, Federal; Commerce, international
        Growth--1077,
            1759, 1850, 1897, 1901, 1976, 2172
        Inflation-protected bonds--1662
        Interest rates--1781
        Investment--1657
        Securities legislation--1812
        Stock market--2203
    Ecuador
        Illicit drug production and transit--2162
    Education
        See also specific institution; Taxation
        Bilingual education--1207
        Blue Ribbon schools--1596
        Charter schools--1553
        College grants and loans--1112
        Electronic information, access and literacy--1176,
            1411, 1479, 1495, 1588, 1713, 1791, 1802, 1807, 1900, 1968, 2189
        Goals 2000--1730
        Goals, national--1067
        Literacy campaign, national--1381,
            1495, 1791, 1899, 1925, 1967, 2226, 2231
        Postsecondary and job training--1112,
            1729, 1917
        Public school system--1771
        Religious expression in schools--1068
        Safe schools programs and efforts--1068,
            1713, 1730, 1928, 1967
        School choice--1771
        School nutrition programs--1329
        School reconstruction--1114,
            1806, 1899, 1967
        School uniforms--1068
        Service program, national--1676
        Standards, national--1380
        Teachers--1436
        Truancy prevention efforts--1069
        Work-study programs--2232
    Education Association, National--1065
    Education, Department of
        America Reads Challenge--2226
        Secretary--1065,
            2187, 2225, 2226, 2250
        Special Adviser to Secretary--1065
    Egypt
        See also Middle East
        President--1221
    Election Commission, Federal--1836
    Elections
        See also specific party or State
        Campaign finance reform--1410,
            2092, 2093, 2097, 2101, 2188, 2204, 2206
        Foreign. See specific country
        1996 Presidential campaign--1078,
            1309, 1408, 1409, 1421, 1426, 1572, 1644, 1672, 1694, 1696,
            1699, 1761, 1832, 1836, 1864, 1873, 1884, 1907, 1928, 2021,
            2044, 2102, 2248
        Political action committees--2010
        Presidential debates--1752,
            1836, 1837, 1860
        Presidential election, victory celebrations--2080
        Vice Presidential debate--1798
        Voter registration and participation--1852
    Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 1996--1743
    Emergency Management Agency, Federal--1048,
        1200, 1479, 1488, 1504, 1508, 1509, 1512, 1568, 1642, 1677, 2226,
        2244
    Employment and unemployment
        See also Business and industry; Economy, national; Labor issues
        Family-friendly initiatives in the workplace--1414
        Family leave--1067
        Job creation--1077,
            1450, 1468, 1490, 1516, 1521, 1536, 1658, 1668, 1727, 1776,
            1780, 1783, 1791, 1811, 1821, 1844, 1881, 1883, 1887, 1917,
            1929, 1950, 1976, 2173, 2178, 2187, 2198
        Job training and education--1112,
            1729, 1917
        Labor-management relationship--1232
        Minimum wage--1067,
            1317, 1334, 1375, 1449, 1464
        Pension plans--1104
        Workplace conditions and safety--1244
    Empowerment zones--1413
    Energy
        Alternative technologies--1122
        Federal oil and gas royalties--1292
        Fuel-efficient automobiles--1386
        Low-income home energy assistance--2198
        Nuclear energy--1728
        Petroleum reserves--1788
        Western States power outage--1071
    Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1997--1728
    Energy, Department of
        Assistant Secretary--1539
        Budget--1728
        Nuclear stockpile stewardship program--1728
        Secretary--1071
    Entertainment industry--1153
    Environment
        See also Agriculture; Business and industry; Conservation; Science
            and technology
        Community right-to-know protections--1403
        Environmental negotiations and agreements--2143
        International cooperation--2143
        Nuclear waste management--1728
        Pollution prevention and reduction--2143
        Superfund program--1402
        Toxic waste--1402
        Waste disposal--1646
        Water quality--1134
    Environmental Protection Agency--1251,
        1730, 2197, 2226
    Environmental Quality, Council on--1251
    Environmental Technology, White House Conference on--1539
    Ethiopia, trade with U.S.--1864
    Europe
        See also specific country
        Defense and security--2136
        Free and fair trade--1894
        NATO enlargement--1894
        Reforms, political and economic--1894
        U.S. Special Envoy for property restitution--1300
    European Commission--2211
    European Union--1514
    Executive Office of the President
        See also specific office or council
        Employment and labor laws, applicability--1937
    Export Enhancement Program (EEP). See Agriculture, Department of
    Export Policy, Advisory Committee on--1833
    Exports, U.S. See Commerce, Department of; Commerce, international
    FBI. See Justice, Department of
    Federal. See other part of subject
    FEMA. See Emergency Management Agency, Federal
    FHA. See Housing and Urban Development, Department of
    Fire Prevention Week, National--1831
    Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. See Interior, Department of the
    Fishery agreements. See Maritime Affairs
    Fishing industry--1815
    Florida
        Democratic Party events--1902
        Empowerment zone initiative for St. Petersburg--2163
        Everglades restoration--1484
        Governor--1479,
            2035, 2039, 2163
        Gulf Coast Community College in Panama City--1497
        Hillsborough High School--1479
        Miami-Dade Community College--1896
        President's visits--1479,
            1904, 2035, 2039, 2244, 2248
        Tropical Storm Josephine--2247
        Valencia Community College in Orlando--1493
        Welfare reform--1498
    Food and Agricultural Development, Board for International--2244
    Food and Drug Administration. See Health and Human Services, Department
        of
    Food Quality Protection Act of 1996--1249
    Food recovery and donation. See Agriculture, Department of; Government
        agencies and employees
    Food Stamp program. See Agriculture, Department of
    Foreign Assets Control, Office of. See Treasury, Department of the
    Foreign policy, U.S.
        See also specific country, region, or subject
        Economic and political involvement abroad--1256,
            1891, 2090, 2104, 2120, 2136, 2166, 2189, 2215
        Human rights--2180
        Refugee protection and asylum--1732
    Forest Service. See Agriculture, Department of
    France, President--1525
    Freedom, Presidential Medal of--1510
    Gambling Impact Study Commission Act, National--1253
    General Services Administration--1159
    Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). See Commerce, international
    George Washington University--1255
    Georgia
        Governor--1204
        Olympic games in Atlanta. See Sports
        President's visits--1156
        Terrorist bombing at Centennial Olympic Park--1204,
            1289, 2241
    Germany, Chancellor--1476
    Girls Nation--1148
    Government agencies and employees
        See also specific agency
        Adoption promotion efforts--2208
        Buyout program--1732
        Child support enforcement, facilitation--1166
        Disaster areas, excused absences--1539
        Electronic freedom of information--1743
        Expedition of naturalization process--1331
        Food recovery and donation--2145
        Military aircraft conversion for wildfire suppression--1831
        Nazi war crimes records, disclosure--1901
        Pay--2144
        Presidio Trust--2111
        Procurement--2117
        Reform--1628
        Transportation disasters--1509
        Youth crime gun interdiction initiative--1083
    Governors' Association, National--1127
    Governors' Association, Southern--1520
    Grand Canyon National Park--1600
    Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument--1600
    Grand Teton National Park--1292
    Great Lakes Fisheries Commission--2248
    Greece
        Cyprus conflict. See Cyprus
        Prime Minister--1160
        Relations with Turkey--2217
    Greenland, trade with U.S.--1864
    Grenada, Ambassador to U.S.--2241
    Guatemala, illicit drug production and transit--2162
    Guinea, Ambassador to U.S.--2241
    Guinea-Bissau, Ambassador to U.S.--2247
    Gun control. See Law enforcement and crime
    Habitat For Humanity--1510
    Haiti, illicit drug production and transit--2162
    Hanukkah--2169
    Hawaii, storms and flooding--2250
    Health and Human Services, Department of
        Assistant Secretaries--1332
        Consumer Affairs, Office of--2242
        Deputy Assistant Secretary--1939
        Deputy Secretary--2241
        Food and Drug Administration--1195
        Head Start--1713
        Health, National Institutes of--1730
        HIV/AIDS, Presidential Advisory Council on--2242
        Inspector General--1166
        Medicare and Medicaid--1053,
            1426, 1484, 1526, 1647, 1658, 1760, 1774, 1839, 1843, 2098,
            2100, 2102, 2109, 2186
        Secretary--1130,
            1745, 1751, 1939, 2164, 2197, 2208, 2209, 2225, 2250, 2251
    Health and medical care
        Abortion--1268
        Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)--1196,
            2164, 2220, 2240
        Cancer--1939
        Food safety--1199
        Health care reform--1768
        Insurance--1117,
            1322, 1334, 1414, 1485, 1589, 1641, 1768, 1776, 1839
        Low-income health care--1816
        Managed care--1816
        Medical research. See Science and technology
        Mental illness--1320
        Patient right-to-know--1486
        Physicians--1732
        Post-partum hospital stays--1399,
            1652, 1677, 1679, 1768, 1839
        Quality and consumer protection--1486
        Respite care--1485
        Safe drinking water--1232
        Teenage pregnancy--1350
        Veterans illnesses. See Veterans
    Health Care Industry, Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and
        Quality in the--1486
    Health Centers Consolidation Act of 1996--1816
    Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996--1319
    Health, National Institutes of. See Health and Human Services,
        Department of
    Helium Privatization Act of 1996--1796
    Helms-Burton act. See Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD)
        Act of 1996
    Historic Preservation, Advisory Council on--2244
    HIV/AIDS, Presidential Advisory Council on. See Health and Human
        Services, Department of
    Homeless persons--2194
    Hong Kong, illicit drug production and transit--2162
    Housing
        Homeownership--1103
        Public housing--1677
    Housing and Urban Development, Department of
        Annual report--1221
        Budget--1676
        Community development grants--1679
        Housing Administration, Federal (FHA)--1438
        Secretary--1206,
            2223
    Houston Chronicle--1694
    Human rights. See specific country or region; Foreign policy, U.S.
    Human Rights Day, Bill of Rights Day, and Human Rights Week--2180
    Humanities, National Council on the--2240
    ``I Have A Dream'' Program--1511
    Idaho, President's visit--1302
    Illinois
        Democratic Party events--1056
        Homewood-Flossmoor High School--1595
        President's visits--1049
        Storms and flooding--2240
    Imagery and Mapping Agency, National--1646
    Immigration and naturalization
        Expedition of naturalization process--1330
        Federal policy--1117
        Illegal immigration, prevention efforts--1125
        Public benefits for legal immigrants--1235,
            1713, 1731, 2198
    Immigration and Naturalization Service. See Justice, Department of
    Immigration Reform, Commission on--2245
    Inaugural Committee 1997, Presidential--2250
    Independence Day--1056
    India, illicit drug production and transit--2162
    Indiana
        Governor--1404
        President's visit--1404
        Storms and flooding--2239
        Welfare reform--2177
    Indians, American. See Native Americans
    Indonesia
        Human rights--2094
        Taxation convention with U.S.--1478
        U.S. arms sales--2094
    Information Agency, U.S.--1511
    Infrastructure, development--1728
    Infrastructure Protection, President's Commission on Critical--2252
    Insurance industry--1108
    Intelligence. See Central Intelligence Agency; Defense and national
        security
    Interior, Department of the
        Budget--2243
        Deputy Secretary--1072
        Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S.--1073
        Helium refining program, privatization--1796
        Land Management, Bureau of--1602
        Park Service, National--1158
        Secretary--1072
    Internal Revenue Service. See Treasury, Department of the
    Internet. See Communications
    Invasive Species Act of 1996, National--1938
    Investigation, Federal Bureau of (FBI). See Justice, Department of
    Iowa
        President's visits--1575
        Storms and flooding--2242
    Iran
        Compensation for 1988 shootdown of Iran Air 655--2119
        Economic sanctions--1254
        Illicit drug production and transit--2162
        U.S. national emergency--1563
    Iran and Libya Sanctions Act of 1996--1254
    Iraq
        Attack on northern Kurdish zone by Iraqi military forces--1442,
            1469, 1471, 1505, 1508, 1567, 1591, 1768, 2243
        Economic sanctions--1296
        Human rights--1085
        Humanitarian assistance--1085
        Kurdistan Democratic Party--2077
        Maritime sanctions enforcement--1086
        No-fly zones--1085,
            1589, 1768, 2077
        Patriotic Union of Kurdistan--2077
        President--1470
        Reparations to Kuwait--1085
        United Nations Security Council resolutions--1085,
            2103
        U.S. military role--1442,
            1768, 1769, 2077
        U.S. missile strikes--1469
        U.S. national emergency--1185
        Weapons of mass destruction, development--2078
    Ireland
        Deputy Prime Minister--1516
        Prime Minister--1514
        U.S. Special Adviser--1514
    Ireland, Northern. See Northern Ireland
    Israel
        See also Middle East
        Ambassador to U.S.--1513
        Closure of Palestinian areas--1095
        Counterterrorism efforts--1089
        Economic assistance--1092
        Gaza Strip/West Bank conflict--1680
        Prime Minister--1087,
            1538, 1680, 1726, 1733, 1738, 1841, 2102, 2214, 2239, 2247,
            2248, 2250
        Security relationship with U.S.--1089
        Trade with U.S.--2247
    Jamaica, illicit drug production and transit--2162
    Japan
        Prime Minister--1651
        Security alliance with U.S.--1651
        Semiconductor agreement with U.S.--1246
        Trade with U.S.--1854
        U.S. military presence on Okinawa--1651
    Jewish Organizations, Conference of Presidents of Major--2240
    Joint Chiefs of Staff. See Defense, Department of
    Jordan
        See also Middle East
        King--1726
    Justice, Department of
        Assistant Attorneys General--1107
        Attorney General--1082,
            1330, 1335, 1509, 1580, 1586, 1731, 1745-1747, 1751, 1794, 1812,
            1889, 2094, 2124, 2125, 2183, 2197, 2225, 2241
        Community Relations Service--2241
        Deputy Attorney General--2241
        Drug Enforcement Administration--1730
        Immigration and Naturalization Service--1235
        Investigation, Federal Bureau of (FBI)--1107,
            1210, 1223, 1225, 1257, 1289, 1335, 1506, 1507, 1561, 1730,
            1756, 1794, 2084, 2124, 2130, 2206, 2241
        Violence Against Women, Office of--1745

    Kazakstan, arms control negotiations and agreements--2084
    Kennedy Center. See Smithsonian Institution
    Kentucky
        Governor--1339
        President's visits--1339
    Kentucky, University of--2062
    Korea, North
        Apology to South Korea for submarine incursion--2237
        Nuclear weapons development--2137
    Korea, South
        Korean Peninsula security--2137
        Nuclear Suppliers Group membership--2116
        President--2137
    Korean Peninsula
        See also specific country
        Peace efforts--2148
    Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization--1324
    Kwanzaa--2192
    Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, American Federation of--
        1314, 1464
    Labor Day--1424
    Labor, Department of
        Secretary--1098
        Women's Bureau--2241
    Labor issues
        See also specific industry; Employment and unemployment
        General Motors strike, mediation efforts--2032
        Labor-management partnerships--1232
        McDonnell Douglas strike, mediation efforts--1502
        Railroad disputes--1232
        Replacement of workers on strike--1274
    Labor Relations Authority, Federal--1710
    Labor Relations Board, National--1685
    Land Management, Bureau of. See Interior, Department of the
    Laos, illicit drug production and transit--2162
    Latin America
        See also specific country
        U.S. Special Envoy--2225
    Law enforcement and crime
        See also Civil justice system; Drug abuse and trafficking
        Antistalking legislation--1643
        Assault weapons ban--1105
        Capital punishment--1205
        Carjacking--1735
        Child support enforcement--1166,
            1886, 1907, 1917
        Church burnings--1047,
            1312, 1327, 2117, 2242
        Community-based curfews--1068
        Community policing--1177,
            1730, 1781, 1824, 1921, 1934
        Counterterrorism efforts. See Defense and national security
        Crime prevention efforts--1745
        Domestic violence--1186,
            1730, 1736, 1746, 1751, 1936
        Drug-induced rape--1824
        Drug testing of prisoners and parolees--1543,
            1746, 1749
        Economic espionage and trade secret theft--1814
        Gun control--1305,
            1746, 1764, 2159
        Illegal immigration--1125
        Inter-American Convention on Serving Criminal Sentences Abroad--1732
        International cooperation--1057,
            1257, 1288, 1475, 1561, 1650, 1893, 2135, 2153, 2211
        Juvenile crime and violence--1082,
            1580, 1824, 1886, 1937
        Juvenile drug abuse--1886
        Money laundering--1259
        Neighborhood watch groups--1138
        Sex offenders--1335
        Top Cop award--1745
        Victims' rights--1413
        War crimes--1323
    Lebanon
        Illicit drug production and transit--2162
        Prime Minister--1864
        Terrorist attack in Beirut, anniversary--1866
        U.S. restrictions on travel--1865
    Legal Expense Trust, Presidential--2219
    Legal Services Corporation--1189
    Legal system. See Civil justice system
    Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1997--1588
    Libraries and Information Science, National Commission on--2252
    Library of Congress--1588
    Libya
        Bombing of Pan Am 103 and UTA 772 flights, role--1180,
            2231
        Economic sanctions--1179
        Leader--1229
        U.S. national emergency--1179
    Liquor industry--2105
    Literacy, National Institute for--2240
    Lobby reform. See Congress
    Louisiana, President's visits--1209
    Luxembourg, taxation convention with U.S.--1477
    Macau, trade with U.S.--1864
    Machinists and Aerospace Workers, International Association of--1502,
        1683
    Madagascar, trade with U.S.--1864
    Maine
        President's visits--1788
        Storms and flooding--2248
    Malaysia
        Illicit drug production and transit--2162
        Trade with U.S.--1863
    Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Awards--2171
    Management and Budget, Office of--1745,
        2200
    Maritime Administration. See Transportation, Department of
    Maritime affairs
        See also Conservation
        Aquatic invasive species control--1938
        Fishery agreement--2242
        International maritime convention--1736
        Merchant marine, U.S.--1792
    Maritime Security Act of 1996--1792
    Maryland
        President's visits--1072
        Storms and flooding--1512
    Maryland, University of--2246
    Massachusetts
        Boston Harbor cleanup efforts--1722
        Democratic Party events--1723
        Flooding--2248
        President's visits--1718
    Mauritania, Ambassador to U.S.--2241
    Mauritius, Ambassador to U.S.--2241
    Meat. See Agriculture; Agriculture, Department of
    Medal of Honor--1646
    Medical care. See Health and medical care
    Medicare and Medicaid. See Health and Human Services, Department of
    Megan's Law--1335
    Mental Retardation, President's Committee on--2191
    Merchant marine, U.S. See Maritime affairs; Transportation, Department
        of, Maritime Administration
    Methamphetamine Control Act of 1996, Comprehensive--1745
    Mexico
        Illicit drug production and transit--2162
        U.S. loans--1892
    Michigan
        Democratic Party events--2248
        Detroit airport expansion--1880
        President's visits--1378,
            1882, 1890, 1975, 2245, 2248
        Storms and flooding--2240
        Welfare reform--1727
    Michigan State University--1391
    Middle East
        See also specific country; Palestinian Authority
        Peace efforts--1088,
            1566, 1680, 1725, 1731, 1733, 1738, 1752, 1769, 1841, 1864,
            1911, 2101, 2214, 2216, 2246, 2247, 2250
        U.S. Special Coordinator--1738
    Military Academy, U.S. See Defense, Department of
    Military Construction Appropriations Act, 1997--1587
    Military Families Appreciation Week--2155
    Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, Federal--2243
    Mining
        Grand Canyon National Park, proposed coal mine--1601
        Yellowstone National Park, mine property agreement--1290
    Minnesota, President's visit--1956
    Minorities in Engineering, Inc., National Action Council for--2246
    Mississippi River Commission--2239
    Missouri
        Democratic Party events--1532
        Governor--1422
        President's visits--1422
        Samuel Shephard Gateway Educational Park in St. Louis--1528
        Welfare reform--1422
    Mollie Beattie Wilderness Area Act--1220
    Mongolia, trade with U.S.--1478
    Montenegro
        Economic sanctions--2174
        U.S. national emergency--2174
    Morocco, Crown Prince--2251
    Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental
        Policy Foundation--2245
    Mozambique, Ambassador to U.S.--2241
    MSNBC's InterNight--1118
    MTV--1425
    NAACP. See Advancement of Colored People, National Association for the
    Namibia, Ambassador to U.S.--2247
    Narcotics, President's Council on Counter-. See Drug Policy Council,
        President's
    NASA. See Aeronautics and Space Administration, National
    National. See other part of subject
    Native Americans
        Gambling rights--1836
        Navajo-Hopi land dispute settlement--1816
        Tribal governments--1835
    NATO. See North Atlantic Treaty Organization
    Navajo-Hopi Land Dispute Settlement Act of 1996--1816
    Navy, Department of the
        See also Armed Forces, U.S.
        Marine Corps, U.S.--2233
        Naval Academy, U.S.--2245
        Naval petroleum reserves. See Energy
        Secretary--2233
    Nebraska, welfare reform--2177
    Netherlands Antilles
        Illicit drug production and transit--2162
        Trade with U.S.--1864
    Nevada
        Governor--1995
        President's visits--1995
    New Hampshire
        President's visits--1784
        Storm--2249
    New Jersey
        Democratic Party events--1872
        President's visits--1652
        Storms and flooding--2250
    New Mexico
        President's visits--1825
        Wildfires--1831
    New Mexico MESA, Inc.--2246
    New Mexico State University--2017
    New York
        Democratic Party events--1303
        Governor--1148
        President's visits--1199,
            1752, 1755, 1875, 2246, 2248
        Storms and flooding--2250
        TWA Flight 800 crash off Long Island--1147,
            1199, 1200, 1243, 1351, 1507, 1794, 2239
    New Zealand, Prime Minister--2102
    Newborns' and Mothers' Health Protection Act of 1996--1677
    Nigeria
        Ambassador to U.S.--2241
        Illicit drug production and transit--2162
    Nobel Prize--1799
    Nonproliferation, Committee on. See Security Council, National
    North Atlantic Treaty Organization--1081,
        1894, 1916, 2120, 2180, 2184, 2189, 2235
    North Carolina
        Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte--1109
        Governor--1554
        Hurricanes--1488
        President's visits--1101
    Northern Ireland
        Cease-fire--1515
        Peace efforts--1514
        Sinn Fein--2218
        U.S. Special Adviser--1514
    Norway, Ambassador to U.S.--2241
    Nuclear Regulatory Commission--2239
    Nuclear weapons
        Arms control negotiations and agreements--1202,
            1644, 1648, 1892, 2112, 2135
        Fissile materials production--1648
        Illegal importation, prevention efforts--2083
        Nonproliferation--1643
        Nuclear-free zones--1648
        Nuclear materials security--1648
        Nuclear stockpile stewardship program--1728
        Test ban--1202
    OAS. See States, Organization of American
    Ocean Leadership Council, National--1646
    Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National. See Commerce,
        Department of
    Ohio
        Cuyahoga Community College in Parma--1878
        Democratic Party events--2248
        Governor--1262
        President's visits--1074,
            1803, 1878, 1964, 2058, 2248
        Youngstown airport expansion--1075
    Ohio State University--1964
    Oil. See Energy
    Oil and Gas Royalty Simplification and Fairness Act of 1996, Federal--
        1292, 1293
    Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, 1997--1729
    Oregon
        Democratic Party event--2246
        President's visit--1628
        Storms, flooding, and high winds--2252
    Oregon Graduate Institute of Science & Technology--2246
    OSCE. See Security and Cooperation in Europe, Organization for

    Pakistan
        Illicit drug production and transit--2162
        Trade with U.S.--1863
    Palestinian Authority--1089,
        1726, 1733, 1738, 1841, 2102, 2214, 2247, 2248
    Palestinians
        See also Middle East
        Gaza Strip/West Bank conflict--1680
    Pan Am Flight 103, anniversary of bombing--2230
    Panama
        Ambassador to U.S.--2247
        Illicit drug production and transit--2162
    Paraguay, illicit drug production and transit--2162
    Park Service, National. See Interior, Department of the
    Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996, Omnibus--2108
    Partnership Council, National--2244
    Partnership For Peace--1324
    Peace, U.S. Institute of--2245
    Pennsylvania
        Democratic Party events--1663
        President's visits--1656
        Storms, flooding, and tornadoes--1512
    Pennsylvania, University of--1969
    Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation--2239
    Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of
        1996--1325
    Personnel Management, Office of--2209
    Peru
        Guerrilla siege on Japanese Ambassador's residence--2222
        Illicit drug production and transit--2162
    Philippines
        President--2149
        President Clinton's visit--2147
        U.S. Ambassador--2149
    Poland, President--1081
    Police Organizations, National Association of--1745
    Polish American Heritage Month--1793
    Postal Rate Commission--2247
    Postal Service, U.S.--1711
    President. See other part of subject
    Presidential and Executive Office Accountability Act--1937
    Presidio of San Francisco--1726
    Public Broadcasting, Corporation for--1099
    Puerto Rico
        Gas leak explosion--2250
        Governor--1127
        Hurricane--2244
    Radio Free Europe. See Information Agency, U.S.
    Railroad industry--1795
    Railroad Retirement Board--1710
    Railroad Unemployment Insurance Amendments Act of 1996--1795
    Reconstruction and Development, European Bank for--2245
    Red Cross, American--1323
    Red Cross, International--1324
    Refugees. See Foreign policy, U.S.
    Republican Party
        See also Elections
        Fundraising--2093
        Presidential nominee--1345,
            1903, 2081, 2096, 2121, 2243
    Research and development. See Science and technology
    Rhode Island
        Democratic Party event--2246
        President's visit--1712
        Water main break--2250
    Richmond Battlefield National Park--1727
    Robert Morris College--1656
    Romania, trade with U.S.--1253
    Rosh Hashana--1502
    Russia
        Ambassador to U.S.--2158
        Arms control negotiations and agreements--2084
        Deputy Foreign Minister--1118
        Economic and Technological Cooperation, U.S.-Russian Joint
            Commission on--1142
        Elections--1070
        Foreign Minister--1644
        Mars space probe--2250
        NATO expansion--1895
        President--1073,
            2245, 2251
        Prime Minister--1078
    Rwanda
        Humanitarian assistance--2161
        Zaire conflict. See Zaire
        U.S. Special Coordinator--2245
    Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996--1262
    Salary Council, Federal--2244
    Santa Barbara City College--2007
    Saudi Arabia
        Foreign Minister--2246
        King--2243
        Terrorist bombing of U.S. military complex--1123
        U.S. Ambassador--2242
    Saxophone Club--1162
    Schools. See specific institution or State; Education
    Science and technology
        Antarctic scientific research--1742
        Communications. See Communications
        Environmental technology--1539
        Medical research--1196,
            1939, 1940, 2153, 2164, 2220, 2241
        Research and development--1318,
            1730, 1781, 1787, 1799, 1826, 1938, 1965, 2075
        Space program. See Space program
        Supercomputer development--1203
    Science and Technology, National Medals of--1202
    Science Board, National--2241
    Science Foundation, National--1679
    Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring, Presidential Awards for
        Excellence in--2246
    Science, President's Committee on the National Medal of--2244
    Scientists and Engineers, Presidential Early Career Awards for--2252
    Securities and Exchange Commission--1812
    Securities Markets Improvements Act of 1996--1812
    Security Agency, National. See Defense, Department of
    Security and Cooperation in Europe, Organization for--2160
    Security Council, National
        See also White House Office
        Foreign Intelligence, Committee on--1813
        Nonproliferation, Committee on--1814
        Nonproliferation Matters, National Coordinator for--1814
        Transnational Threats, Committee on--1813
    Senior Citizens, National Council of--1049
    Sequoia National Park--1727
    Serbia (Federal Republic of Yugoslavia)
        Economic sanctions--2174
        Elections--2183
        U.S. national emergency--2174
    Shenandoah National Park--1727
    Shipbuilding industry--1722
    Sierra Leone, Ambassador to U.S.--2247
    Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge--1744
    Singapore, Ambassador to U.S.--2241
    Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996--1079
    Slovakia, President--2065
    Small Business Administration--1314,
        2224
    Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996--1314
    Small Business, White House Conference on--1316
    Smithsonian Institution, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing
        Arts--2178
    Social Security--1121
    South Africa
        Executive Deputy President--2240
        President--2250
    South Carolina, hurricane--2247
    South Dakota
        Brandon Valley High School--1635
        President's visits--1635
        Welfare reform--2177
    South East Asian Nations, Association of (ASEAN)--2137
    Space Medal of Honor, Congressional--2158
    Space program
        International cooperation--1612
        Mars exploration--1267
        Shuttle--1611
        U.S. policy and goals--1611
    Spain, Ambassador to U.S.--2247
    Sports
        Baseball--2248
        Football--1798
        Golf--1352
        Olympic summer games--1156,
            1286, 1288, 1472, 2140, 2155, 2239-2241
        Paralympic games--1260
    Stalking Punishment and Prevention Act of 1996, Interstate--1643
    Standards and Technology, National Institute of. See Commerce,
        Department of
    State and local governments
        See also specific State or subject; Cities
        Federal audits--1079
        Welfare reform--1124
    State, County, and Municipal Employees, American Federation of--1464
    State, Department of
        Assistant Secretaries--2077
        Deputy Secretary--2130
        Secretary--1247,
            1815, 1864, 1866, 1889, 2089, 2104, 2121, 2122, 2124, 2125,
            2141, 2166, 2168, 2180, 2184
        Special Adviser to Secretary--2249
        Treaties and conventions, reports--1470,
            1736
    States, Organization of American--1732
    Sterling Forest--1726
    Sustainable Fisheries Act--1815
    Sweden, Prime Minister--2239
    Syria
        Illicit drug production and transit--2162
        President--1091

    Taiwan, illicit drug production and transit--2162
    Tajikistan, illicit drug production and transit--2162
    Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve--1726
    Taxation
        See also Budget, Federal; Business and industry; Economy, national
        Adoption tax credit--1277
        Business investment deductions--1134
        Capital gains--1412
        Earned-income tax credit--1235
        Flat tax--1123
        Individual retirement account contributions--1301,
            1589, 1774, 1792, 1853, 1879, 1900, 1968
        Research tax credit--1318
        Tax cut proposals--1255,
            1362, 1363, 1410, 1412, 1423, 1432, 1435, 1659, 1761, 1774,
            1845, 1848
        Tax incentives for environmental cleanup--1403
        Tax incentives to hire people off welfare--1783,
            1950, 2188
        Tax system reform--1123
        Treaties and conventions--1470
        Tuition tax credit--1068,
            1301, 1347, 1410, 1480, 1496, 1774, 1792, 1879, 1900, 1968, 2092
        Tuition tax deduction--1112,
            1347, 1411, 1480, 1496, 1774, 1792, 1879, 1900, 1968, 2092
    Taxpayer Bill of Rights 2--1230
    Technology. See Science and technology
    Telecommunication Union, International--1565
    Telecommunications. See Communications
    Television. See Communications; Entertainment industry
    Tennessee
        President's visits--1310,
            1945
        Welfare reform--1948
    Terrorism. See specific State, country, or region; Defense and national
        security
    Texas
        Democratic Party event--2246
        Governor--1521
        President's visits--1689
    Thailand
        AIDS prevention efforts--2153
        Deputy Prime Minister--2150
        Economic development--2152
        Elections--2152
        Illicit drug production and transit--2162
        King--2151
        President Clinton's visit--2150
        Prime Minister--2150
        Prime Minister-elect--2251
        Queen--2153
        Taxation treaty with U.S.--2150
        Thai Women of Tomorrow Project--2153
        Trade with U.S.--2150
        U.S. Ambassador--2150
    Thanksgiving Day--2145
    Thrift Supervision, Office of. See Treasury, Department of the
    Tobacco industry--1120
    Tongass National Forest--1727
    Trade agreements. See specific country; Commerce, international
    Trade and Investment Policy, Commission on U.S.-Pacific--2242
    Trade Commission, U.S. International--2158
    Trade Representative, Office of the U.S.--1246,
        2196, 2250
    Transportation
        See also specific industry; Infrastructure
        Aviation safety and security--1200,
            1289, 1416, 1475, 1506, 1650, 1713, 1728, 1730, 1750, 1794,
            1796, 1893, 2192
        Motor vehicle safety--2236
        Pipeline safety--1823
        Transportation disasters--1509
    Transportation, Department of
        Aviation Administration, Federal--1147,
            1793, 1796
        Budget--1727
        Coast Guard, U.S.--1147
        Deputy Secretary--1794
        Highway and motor vehicle safety, reports--1752
        Maritime Administration--1792
        Pipeline safety programs--1823
        Secretary--1200,
            1870, 1881, 2186, 2192, 2224, 2236, 2249
    Transportation Safety Board, National--1147,
        1794, 1796, 2247
    Treasury, Department of the
        Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Bureau of--1084,
            1745
        Assistant Secretary--1107
        Customs Service, U.S.--1297
        Deputy Secretary--2195
        Foreign Assets Control, Office of--1180,
            1624, 1889, 2175, 2176
        Internal Revenue Service--1230
        Secretary--1082,
            2124, 2175, 2195, 2209
        Thrift Supervision, Office of--2247
        Under Secretary--1048
    Treaties and conventions. See specific country, region, or subject;
        State, Department of
    Trident Precision Manufacturing, Inc.--2173
    Turkey
        Cyprus conflict. See Cyprus
        Illicit drug production and transit--2162
        President--1710
        Relations with Greece--2217
        Taxation agreement with U.S.--1470
    ``20/20''--2245
    Uganda, Ambassador to U.S.--2247
    Ukraine, Nuclear Suppliers Group membership--2116
    UNITA. See Angola
    United Auto Workers--2032
    United Kingdom
        Northern Ireland. See Northern Ireland
        Prime Minister--1525
    United Nations
        Administrative reform--2168
        Atomic Energy Agency, International--1648
        Convention on women's rights--2181
        Convention to combat desertification--1248
        General Assembly--1644-2247
        Reform--1650, 1651
        Secretary-General--1645
        Security Council--1085
        Under Secretary--2078
        U.S. participation--1199
        U.S. Representative--1299
    United Service Organization, Inc.--2246
    U.S. See other part of subject
    United Steel Workers--1273
    Utah
        Governor--1602
        School trust land exchange efforts--1602
    Uzbekistan
        Ambassador to U.S.--2247
        Illicit drug production and transit--2162
    Vanderbilt University--1945
    Venezuela, illicit drug production and transit--2162
    Vermont, Governor--1779
    Veterans
        Agent-Orange-related disability benefits for Vietnam veterans--1212,
            1629, 1677, 1679
        Benefits--1211
        Disabled veterans--1209
        Health care--1211
        Persian Gulf conflict veterans, undiagnosed illnesses--1212,
            2107
    Veterans Affairs, Department of
        Budget--1211
        Deputy Secretary--1211
        Secretary--1209
    Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996--1796
    Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1996--1795
    Veterans Day--2106
    Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Reform Act of 1996--1796
    Vice President
        Aviation safety and security, role--1201,
            1506, 1650, 1728, 1750, 1794, 1796, 2193
        Community development, role--2163
        Economic and Technological Cooperation, U.S.-Russian Joint
            Commission on, role--1142
        Federal Government reform, role--1628
        Telecommunications and electronic information infrastructure, role--
            1802
        Vice Presidential debate. See  Elections
    Vietnam
        Illicit drug production and transit--2162
        U.S. Ambassador--1497
    Violence Against Women, Office of. See Justice, Department of
    Virgin Islands, hurricane--2239
    Virginia
        Democratic Party event--2247
        Lee High School in Springfield--1941
        President's visits--1941
        Storms and flooding--1512
    Voice of America. See Information Agency, U.S.
    War Crimes Act of 1996--1323
    Washington
        Democratic Party event--2245
        President's visit--1603
    Washington, DC. See District of Columbia
    Water Resources Development Act of 1996--1817
    Weapons. See Arms and munitions; Law enforcement and crime; Nuclear
        weapons
    Welfare system
        See also specific State; Immigration and naturalization; State and
            local governments
        Reform--1106,
            1208, 1214, 1221, 1231, 1233, 1305, 1325, 1328, 1331, 1335,
            1347, 1351, 1366, 1404, 1412, 1420, 1468, 1490, 1516, 1520,
            1536, 1668, 1711, 1727, 1751, 1782, 1791, 1811, 1821, 1844,
            1887, 1917, 1929, 1948, 2096, 2173, 2177, 2187, 2198, 2208, 2209
    West Virginia
        Governor--1336
        President's visit--1336
        Storms and flooding--1512
    Western Samoa, trade with U.S.--1864
    White House
        Curator--1974
        Henry Ossawa Tanner painting--1973
        Home page--1632
        Security--2227
        Staff drug testing policy--1241
        Travel office--1240
    White House Office
        Assistants to President
            Deputy Chiefs of Staff--2182
            Domestic Policy--1261
            Domestic Policy Planning--1325
            Economic Policy--1779
            International Economic Policy--2196
            National Security Affairs--2124
            Policy and Strategy--2165
            Press Secretary--2160
            Public Liaison, Director--1779
            Science and Technology--1202
        Chief of Staff--1147
        Counselor to President--1779
        Counsels to President--2197
        Deputy Assistant to President for Women's Initiatives and Outreach--
            1975
        Deputy Press Secretary--2239
        Employment and labor laws, applicability--1937
        Special Advisers to President--2249
    Whitewater Development Corp. investigation--1119,
        2227, 2239, 2250
    Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996--1831
    Wildlife. See Conservation
    Wisconsin
        President's visit--1459
        Storms, flooding, and tornadoes--2241
        Welfare reform--1129
    Women Escaping A Violent Environment (WEAVE)--1186
    Women's Bureau. See Labor, Department of
    Women's Leadership Forum--1142
    Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars--2245
    World Trade Organization (WTO)--2195
    Wyoming
        Crash of Air Force transport plane near Jackson--1303
        President's visit--1290
    Yellowstone National Park--1290
    Yom Kippur--1603
    Yugoslavia, former
        See also specific country
        International commission on missing persons--1116

    Zaire
        Civil conflict--2121
        Humanitarian assistance--2121
        Trade with U.S.--1864
        United Nations Security Council resolutions--2161
        U.S. military role--2119
    Zambia, trade with U.S.--1864