[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (2000, Book II)]
[June 27, 2000]
[Pages C-1-C-7]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]





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               Administration of William J. Clinton, 2000
Document Categories List 

Addresses and Remarks

    See also Appointments and Nominations; Bill Signings; Bill Vetoes; 
        Interviews With the News Media; Meetings With Foreign Leaders 
        and International Officials; Resignations and Retirements
    AFL-CIO, reception--2065
    African nations, leaders reception in New York City--1766
    Air France Concorde tragedy--1453
    American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, 
        meeting in Philadelphia, PA--1354
    American Federation of Teachers and National Education Association, 
        luncheon in Beverly Hills, CA--1645
    Americans with Disabilities Act, 10th anniversary--1465
    AmeriCorps volunteers in Philadelphia, PA--2130
    Association of Trial Lawyers of America in Chicago, IL--1523
    Becerra, Xavier, reception in Los Angeles, CA--1627
    Bishop, Sanford D., Jr., reception--1350
    Blair, Diane, memorial service in Fayetteville, AR--1462
    Breast cancer legislation, congressional action--2033
    Brown, Corrine
        Rally in Jacksonville, FL--2012
        Reception in Jacksonville, FL--2021
    Burgdorf Junction, ID, lunch with firefighters--1576
    California, electricity shortage--1680
    California League of Conservation Voters in Bel Air, CA--1928
    Campaign finance disclosure, proposed legislation--1375
    Capps, Lois, reception in Pacific Palisades, CA--1923
    Carper, Tom, reception in New York City--2050
    Carson, Julia
        Rally--2072
        Reception--2075
    Cervical cancer legislation, congressional action--2033
    Children's Health Insurance Program--1983
    China, permanent normal trade relations--1528
    Church of God in Christ, bishops convention--1876
    Clinton, Hillary Rodham
        Brunch in Philadelphia, PA--1856
        Dinners
            McLean, VA--1592
            New York City--1621
            Syracuse, NY--1749
            Washington, DC--1595
        Luncheons
            Miami, FL--2006
            New York City--1515
        Receptions
            Cazenovia, NY--1752
            Martha's Vineyard, MA--1570
            Nantucket, MA--1558
            New York City--1791
            Washington, DC--1849
    Colombia, videotaped address to the people--1727
    Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, dinner--1853
    Congressional Gold Medal, presentation ceremony--1424
    Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, dinner--1881
    Congressional leaders, meeting--1998
    Conservation, proposed legislation--1887
    Crossroads Middle School in Monmouth Junction, NJ--1683
    Crowley, Joseph, reception--2117
    Danbury, CT, community--1786
    David Barksdale Senior Center in Tampa, FL--1530
    Debt relief--1998
    Democratic Business Council, luncheon--1986
    Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
        Dinners
            Brentwood, CA--1918
            Cambridge, MA--1508
            Jupiter, FL, telephone remarks--2011
        Reception in Boston, MA--1504
    Democratic National Committee
        Brunch in Los Angeles, CA--1636
        Dinners
            Charlottesville, VA--1579
            Hidden Hills, CA--1930
            Los Angeles, CA--1655
        Luncheons
            Chicago, IL--1518
            Palo Alto, CA--1910
            Washington, DC--1986
    Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, CA--1650
    Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
        Dinner in Palm Beach, FL--1549
        Luncheons
            Englewood, NJ--1365
            Tampa, FL--1534

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        Reception in Palm Beach, FL--1544
    Economy--1489
    Education
        Legislative agenda--1795
        Roundtable discussion on higher education in Chicago, IL--1599
        Student loan program and student assistance--1995
    Federal Budget, negotiations for FY 2001--1975
    Gay and Lesbian Leadership Council, luncheon in Dallas, TX--1956
    Georgetown University--1744
    Georgetown University Law School--1948
    Gephardt, Richard A., reception--1485
    Harry S. Truman Building, dedication ceremony--1902
    Hate crimes legislation--1807
    Heitkamp, Heidi, luncheon--1868
    Hollywood tribute to the President in Los Angeles, CA--1634
    Holt, Rush D., reception in Princeton, NJ--1687
    Home heating oil reserve--1397
    Honda, Mike, barbecue in San Jose, CA--1914
    IMPAC 2000, reception--1836
    India, visit of Prime Minister Vajpayee
        Discussions--1844
        State dinner--1862
        Welcoming ceremony--1843
    Internet addresses--1373
    Japan, visit of President Clinton to Okinawa
        Community at Camp Foster Marine Base--1447
        Discussions with Prime Minister Blair of the United Kingdom--
            1448
        National Peace Memorial Park--1441
    Johnson, Eddie Bernice, reception--1802
    Kelly, John J., reception--2024
    Kennedy, Patrick J., luncheon in Barrington, RI--1491
    Klink, Ron
        Rally in Pittsburgh, PA--2126
        Reception in Philadelphia, PA--1407
    Legislative agenda--1479
    Levin, Susan Bass, reception in Cherry Hill, NJ--1693
    Lierman, Terry L., reception--1474
    Los Angeles, CA, Jewish community celebration--1638
    Maloney, James H., luncheon in Danbury, CT--1781
    Mexico, discussions with President-elect Fox--1638
    Michigan State Bar Association in Detroit, MI--1894
    Michigan Victory 2000, reception in Livonia, MI--1897
    Middle East peace summit at Camp David, MD--1380
    Military Salute Week, dinner in New York City--1385
    Ministers' Leadership Conference in South Barrington, IL--1605
    Monroe, MI, community--1666
    Moore, Dennis, reception--2003
    Mott Community College in Flint, MI--1889
    NAACP, national convention in Baltimore, MD--1416
    National Campaign Against Youth Violence, luncheon--1832
    National Constitution Center, groundbreaking ceremony in 
        Philadelphia, PA--1859
    National Democratic Institute, luncheon in Los Angeles, CA--1642
    National Education Association and American Federation of Teachers, 
        luncheon in Beverly Hills, CA--1645
    National Governors' Association, meeting in State College, PA--1399
    National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts--1874
    National Leadership PAC, reception in New York City--2046
    Neal, Richard E., reception--1980
    New Democrat Network, dinner--1338
    New Mexico Coordinated Campaign Victory 2000, reception in Santa Fe, 
        NM--1938
    Nigeria, visit of President Clinton
        Abuja
            Business leaders--1716
            Discussions with President Obasanjo--1701
            Health care providers--1714
            Nigerian National Assembly--1705
            State dinner--1711
        Ushafa, community--1713
    O'Keefe, Mark, reception--2001
    Pacific Northwest wild salmon, restoration--1478
    Partners in History, dinner in New York City--1793
    Patients' Bill of Rights--1829
    Pennsylvania Democratic Coordinated Campaign, reception in 
        Philadelphia, PA--2133
    President Lincoln and Soldiers' Home National Monument, dedication 
        ceremony--1392
    Presidential Medal of Freedom, presentation ceremony--1584
    Presidential scholars--1334
    Progressive tradition, conference in Princeton, NJ--2037
    Radio addresses--1374, 
        1700, 1751, 1777, 1851, 1909, 1994, 2071
    Religious leaders
        Breakfast--1823
        Meeting--1998
    ``Remember the Titans,'' movie premiere--1952
    Ross, Mike, reception--1804
    Roundtable discussion in Chicago, IL, on higher education--1599
    Sandlin, Max, reception in Houston, TX--1962
    Saranac Lake, NY, Franklin, Essex, and Clinton Counties Democratic 
        Parties, picnic--1668

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    Scarsdale, NY, Westchester County community--1778
    Schiff, Adam, reception--1317
    Schweitzer, Brian, reception--1336
    Shaheen, Jeanne, reception--1884
    ``Speak Truth to Power: Voices From Beyond the Darkness,'' play 
        debut--1872
    Stabenow, Debbie
        Dinner in Bloomfield Hills, MI--1677
        Reception in Bingham Farms, MI--1673
    Strategic Petroleum Reserve--1907
    Tanzania, visit of President Clinton to Arusha
        Air transportation facilitation, agreement signing--1722
        Burundi peace talks--1724
    ``Texas Tribute for President Clinton'' in Houston, TX--1967
    Tobacco lawsuit--1975
    Townsend, Kathleen Kennedy, dinner in Hyannis Port, MA--1564
    Treasury Department, unveiling of portrait of former Secretary 
        Rubin--1313
    ``Tribute to the President'' in Los Angeles, CA--1656
    Udall, Tom, reception--2067
    Uncommon Women on Common Ground, conference in Jacksonville, FL--
        2017
    United Nations in New York City
        Millennium summit
            Luncheon--1762
            Meeting--1758
        Security Council meeting--1768
        Signing optional protocols on the rights of children--1383
    U.S.S. Hue City in New York City--1377
    U.S.S. John F. Kennedy in New York City--1378
    University of Missouri in Columbia, MO--1386
    Vento, Bruce, salute--1320
    Vietnam, trade agreement with U.S.--1425
    Violence Against Women Act, reauthorization, in Santa Fe, NM--1935
    Weiner, Anthony D., reception in New York City--1788
    White House, congressional leaders, meeting--2033
    White House Office, Press Secretary Lockhart's last press briefing--
        1992
    Williams, Carol, reception--2001
    Wise, Robert E., Jr., reception--2114
    World War II Memorial, reception--1342
    Yugoslavia, situation--2055

Appointments and Nominations

    See also Digest (Appendix A); Nominations Submitted (Appendix B); 
        Checklist (Appendix C)
    Commerce Department, Secretary
        Remarks--1345
        Statement--1446
    U.S. Court of Appeals, judge, statement--1371
    Veterans Affairs Department, Secretary, remarks--1397
    White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine 
        Policy, chair and members, statement--1427
    White House Office, Presidential Envoy for AIDS Cooperation, 
        statement--1667

Bill Signings

    Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act, statement--
        2113
    China, permanent normal trade relations legislation, remarks--2111
    Continuing appropriations resolutions, statements--1993
    Cross-Border Cooperation and Environmental Safety in Northern Europe 
        Act of 2000, statement--1554
    Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY 2001, statement--1590
    Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 
            2001
        Remarks--2121
        Statement--2125
    Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
        Remarks--1361
        Statement--1363
    Emergency Supplemental Act, 2000, statement--1428
    Global AIDS and Tuberculosis Relief Act of 2000, statement--1671
    Griffith Project Prepayment and Conveyance Act, statement--1478
    Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000, statement--2061
    Long-Term Care Security Act
        Remarks--1864
        Statement--1866
    Military Construction Appropriations Act, 2001, Emergency 
        Supplemental Act, 2000, and Cerro Grande Fire Supplemental, 
        statement--1428
    Oceans Act of 2000
        Remarks--1572
        Statement--1574
    Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000, 
        statement--1905
    Valles Caldera Preservation Act, statements--1458
    Wilson Creek, legislation designating as part of National Wild and 
        Scenic Rivers System, statement--1668

Bill Vetoes

    Energy and water development appropriations legislation
        Message--2074
        Statement--2074
    Estate tax relief legislation
        Message--1742
        Remarks--1738
    Marriage tax relief legislation, message--1563

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Communications to Congress

    See also Bill Vetoes
    Air transportation rules unification convention, message 
        transmitting--1764
    Angola (UNITA), U.S. national emergency
        Message--1907
        Message transmitting report--1945
    Azerbaijan-U.S. investment treaty, message transmitting--1800
    Bankruptcy reform, proposed legislation, letter--1349
    Belize-U.S. extradition treaty, message transmitting--1484
    Blood alcohol content standard, letter--1763
    Bosnia-Herzegovina
        Efforts to achieve sustainable peace, message transmitting 
            report--1483
        U.S. Armed Forces deployment, letter reporting--1464
    Chemical Weapons Convention, letter transmitting report--1946
    Children's rights convention, optional protocols, message 
        transmitting--1461
    Computer exports, letter transmitting report--1736
    Costa Rica-U.S. stolen vehicle treaty, message transmitting--1758
    Cuba, telecommunications payments, message transmitting report--1872
    Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996, 
        review of title III, letter--1435
    Cyprus
        Mutual legal assistance treaty with U.S., message transmitting--
            1431
        Negotiations, letters transmitting reports--1557
    District of Columbia, budget request, message transmitting--1441
    East Timor, further deployment of U.S. Armed Forces, letter--1721
    Expanded threat reduction initiative, message transmitting report--
        1316
    Export control regulations, U.S. national emergency, letter--1556
    Federal Labor Relations Authority, message transmitting report--1474
    Former Eastern Bloc states, normal trade relations status, letter 
        transmitting report--1377
    Generalized System of Preferences, amendments
        Letter--1713
        Letters transmitting--1391
    Haiti, letter transmitting report--1413
    Hate crimes prevention, letter--1415
    Health care legislation, letter--2113
    Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee, message transmitting 
        report--1843
    International trademarks registration agreement, message 
        transmitting--1755
    Iran, U.S. national emergency, messages transmitting reports--1317, 
        1945
    Iraq
        Compliance with United Nations Security Council resolutions, 
            letter transmitting report--1438
        U.S. national emergency
            Letter--1503
            Letter transmitting report--1503
    Ireland-U.S. consular convention, message transmitting protocol--
        1756
    Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization, letter 
        transmitting report--1737
    Libya, U.S. national emergency, message transmitting report--1484
    Lithuania-U.S. investment treaty, message transmitting--1756
    Mexico-U.S. treaty on delimitation of the continental shelf, message 
        transmitting--1489
    Middle East peace process, U.S. national emergency, message 
            transmitting report--1483
    National Institute of Building Sciences, message transmitting 
        report--1484
    NATO, burdensharing, letter transmitting report--1463
    NTT Communications Corporation, proposed acquisition of a domestic 
        Internet service provider, letter transmitting report--1687
    Panama
        Investment treaty with U.S., message transmitting amendatory 
            protocol--1801
        Stolen vehicle treaty with U.S., message transmitting--1757
    Partnership For Peace, letter transmitting report--1945
    Peacekeeping operations, letters transmitting reports--1465
    Prescription drugs, proposed legislation on lower costs, letter--
        1943
    Radioactive waste and spent fuel, safety management, message 
        transmitting--1842
    Russian Aviation and Space Agency, U.S. payment, letter reporting--
        1350
    Serbia and Montenegro, U.S. Armed Forces deployment, letter 
        reporting--1464
    South Africa-U.S., mutual legal assistance treaty, message 
        transmitting--1432
    Sri Lanka-U.S. extradition treaty, message transmitting--1316
    Taliban, U.S. national emergency
        Letter--1372
        Message transmitting report--1439
    Trade and Development Agency, letter transmitting report--1881
    Violence Against Women Act, reauthorization, letter--1961

Communications to Federal Agencies

    See also Presidential Documents Published in the Federal Register 
        (Appendix D)
    Assistive technologies, Medicare and Medicaid coverage, interagency 
        task force on role in encouraging employment of persons with 
        disabilities, memorandum--1893

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    California, potential electricity shortages, memorandum--1555
    Federal Government
        Alternate worksites for people with significant disabilities, 
            memorandum--1468
        Assistive technology for persons with disabilities, development 
            and transfer, memorandum--1460
        Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital area, 
            memorandum--1437
        Nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in programs, 
            memorandum--1467
        Smoking cessation programs, expanding employee access, 
            memorandum--1315
    Filipino veterans, study on compensation and benefits, memorandum--
        1482
    Hate crimes, reporting practices, memorandum--1811
    Japan, whaling practices, memorandum--1823
    Liberia, postponing U.S. deportation of refugees, memorandum--1979
    Refugees, fiscal year 2001 admissions, memorandum--1392
    Teen parents, second chance homes, memorandum--1633
    Wildland fires, impact on rural communities, memorandum--1578

Interviews With the News Media

    See also Addresses and Remarks
    Exchanges with reporters
        Abuja, Nigeria--1701
        Cairo, Egypt--1727
        Camp David, MD--1413
        Mahatma Gandhi Memorial--1852
        Martha's Vineyard, MA--1575
        New York City--1760
        Okinawa, Japan--1443
        Philadelphia, PA--1363
        Providence, RI--1489
        Thurmont, MD--1440
        White House--1345, 
            1680, 1698, 1795, 1797, 1829, 1844, 1869, 1907, 1953, 1974, 
            1975, 1992, 1998, 2033, 2055, 2121
    Interviews
        Al Hayat--1623
        Israeli Television--1497
        Los Angeles Times--1657
        New York Daily News--1436
        New Yorker--2079
        Washington Post--1812
        WTVT Television--1540
    Joint news conferences
        Colombia, President Pastrana--1729
    News conferences
        No. 192 (June 28)--1321
        No. 193 (August 30)--1729

Joint Statements

    India, partnership with U.S.--1846
    Middle East peace summit--1453
    Russia, strategic stability cooperation--1443
    United Nations Security Council Permanent Members, Millennium 
        Summit--1770

Letters and Messages

    See also Bill Vetoes; Communications to Congress
    Independence Day, message--1348
    Labor Day, message--1749
    Rosh Hashana, message--1961
    Yom Kippur, message--2065

Meetings With Foreign Leaders and International Officials

    See also Joint Statements
    Bolivia, President Banzer--2145
    Burundi, President Buyoya--2144
    China, President Jiang--1773
    Colombia, President Pastrana--1729
    Croatia
        President Mesic--2143
        Prime Minister Racan--2143
    Egypt, President Mubarak--1727
    Finland, President Halonen--1762
    France, President Chirac--2145
    Group of Eight (G-8) leaders--2141
    Group of Seven (G-7) leaders--2141
    India, Prime Minister Vajpayee--1843
    Ireland, Prime Minister Ahern--2145
    Israel
        Former Prime Minister Peres--2146
        Minister of Internal Security Ben-Ami--2140
        Prime Minister Barak--1413
    Italy, Prime Minister Amato--2146
    Japan, Prime Minister Mori--1444
    Jordan, King Abdullah II--2145
    Mexico, President-elect Fox--1698
    Namibia, President Nujoma--1762
    Netherlands, Prime Minister Kok--1974
    Nigeria, President Obasanjo--1701
    North Korea, Special Envoy Vice Marshal Cho--2148
    Palestinian Authority, Chairman Arafat--1413, 
        2145, 2147, 2148
    Russia, President Putin--1443
    Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Abdullah--2145
    South Africa, Former President Mandela--2144
    South Korea, President Kim--1765
    Tanzania, President Mkapa--2144
    Turkey, President Sezer--2145
    United Kingdom, Prime Minister Blair--1448
    United Nations
        Secretary-General Annan--1758
        Security Council President Konare--1762
    Vietnam, President Luong--2145

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Resignations and Retirements

    Veterans Affairs Department, Secretary, remarks--1397
    White House Office, Press Secretary, remarks--1992

Statements by the President

    See also Appointments and Nominations; Bill Signings; Bill Vetoes; 
        Joint Statements
    Adoption bonuses--1880
    African Growth and Opportunity Act beneficiary countries--2000
    Alzheimer's disease, funding for research--1437
    Blood alcohol content standard, legislation--1871
    Breast cancer, congressional action on legislation--2024
    California, potential electricity shortages--1555
    Campaign financing, legislation on reporting and disclosure 
        requirements for political action committees--1357
    Caribbean Basin Initiative beneficiary countries--2000
    Cervical cancer, congressional action on legislation--2024
    Child support, congressional action on proposed legislation--1771
    Children's rights convention, optional protocols--1481
    Colombia
        Assistance--1557
        Visit--1557
    Commerce Department, Secretary, confirmation--1446
    Community economic renewal legislation--1458
    Community Reinvestment Act--1438
    Conservation appropriations legislation, congressional action--2010
    COPS program, legislation to reauthorize--1809
    Crime
        Rates--1721
        Reintegration of ex-offenders into society--1863
    Deaths
        Bateman, Herbert H.--1788
        Coverdell, Paul--1440
        Ferre, M. Isolina--1555
        Rowan, Carl--1918
        Trudeau, Pierre--1978
        United Nations refugee workers in Indonesia and Guinea--1763, 
            1943
        Yates, Sidney R.--2063
    Debt clock in New York City, retirement--1772
    Debt-relief legislation--1427
    Disadvantaged businesses, increasing opportunities and access--2064
    Dislocated workers--2064
    Drug abuse, national household survey--1744
    Economy--1395
    Education
        Highly qualified teachers, funding--1372
        Overcrowding of schools--1672
        Quality child care and after-school opportunities--1778
        School accountability, release of funds--1391
        Smaller Learning Communities grants--2023
    Education Department, appropriations legislation--1370
    Energy and water development appropriations legislation--2000
    Estate tax relief legislation--1433
    Federal Budget
        Debt reduction--1544
        Supplemental appropriations request--1348
        Surplus--1892
    Federal Government
        Circuit Court decision on affirmative action in transportation 
            construction contracting--1978
        People with limited English proficiency
            Health and Human Services Department action on services--
                1736
            Improving access to services--1626
    Filipino veterans, study on compensation and benefits--1482
    Firearms
        Gun buyback initiative--1527
        Gun show loophole, Colorado initiative to close--1554
        Youth gun deaths, Health and Human Services Department report--
            1452
    Firefighters combating wildfires, support--1699
    Foreign government officials, convention to combat corruption--1853
    Foreign operations appropriations legislation--1434
    Germany, compensation of Nazi slave and forced-labor victims--1438
    Group of Eight (G-8), meeting in Tokyo--1441
    Hate crimes, proposed legislation--2046
    Health and Human Services Department, appropriations legislation--
        1370
    Health care
        Facilities, Supreme Court decision on restriction of protests 
            outside--1336
        Transactions, electronic claims--1625
    Health insurance coverage, progress--1978
    Housing and Urban Development Department, housing vouchers--1800
    Iran, verdicts in espionage trial--1376
    Japan
        Interconnection rates agreement with U.S.--1439
        Whaling practices--1810
    Kenya, anniversary of U.S. Embassy bombing--1575
    Labor Department, appropriations legislation--1370
    Lands, permanent funding to protect critical--1433
    Liberia, postponing U.S. deportation of refugees--1979
    Marriage penalty tax relief
        Congressional action on proposed legislation--1439
        Congressional effort to override veto--1810

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    Medicare
        Prescription drug benefit, proposed legislation--1414
        Protection of surpluses--1347
    Mexico, election of Vicente Fox as President--1377
    Miller, Zell, selection to be Senator from Georgia--1452
    National economy--2062
    Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act, need for 
        congressional action to amend--1481
    Northern Ireland peace process--1810
    ``Older Americans 2000: Key Indicators of Well-Being,'' report--1620
    Partial birth abortion, Supreme Court decision--1335
    Philippines, accident--1414
    Private insurance prescription coverage, proposed legislation--1336
    Productivity growth--1578
    Russia, Jewish community high holidays celebration--1993
    Sierra Leone, U.S. suspension of immigration of persons impeding 
        peace process--2136
    Small business exporters--2064
    Spain, terrorist violence--1590
    Stability Pact for Southeast Europe--1502
    Tanzania, anniversary of U.S. Embassy bombing--1575
    Tax cut, congressional action on proposed legislation--1481
    Teen pregnancy rates, decline--1577
    Tobacco
        Economic opportunities in communities dependent on production--
            1906
        Proposed legislation--1790
        Smoking cessation programs, expanding access--1315
        Surgeon General's report--1590
        Urging congressional action--2045
    United Airlines, labor dispute agreement--1721
    United Nations
        Refugee workers killed in Indonesia and Guinea--1943
        Revision of assessment scale for peacekeeping operations--1774
    U.S. seaports, crime and security report--1773
    University of Arkansas, shooting--1724
    Victims of trafficking and violence protection legislation, 
        congressional action--2063
    Violence Against Women Act, congressional action--1952
    Water quality, Environmental Protection Agency action--1413
    Welfare reform--1673
    West Timor, deaths of international aid workers--1763
    Women's Rights National Historical Park, legislation expanding--1578
    Workforce Investment Act--1626
    Yugoslavia, elections--1977