[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