[Congressional Record Index (1998)] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov] BONIOR, DAVID E. (a Representative from Michigan) Appointments Committee To Escort Republic of Korea President Kim Dae-Jung Into the House Chamber, H4333 [10JN] Committee To Escort the President, H30 [27JA] Bills and resolutions cosponsored Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information, (see H.R. 915), H4835 [18JN] Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins, (see H.R. 864), H4325 [9JN] Armed Forces: establish demonstration project relative to enrollment of certain beneficiaries in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, (see H.R. 1766), H1112 [11MR] Arms sales: establish international code of conduct with all Wassenaar Arrangement countries, (see H.R. 4095), H6454 [24JY] Automobile National Heritage Area: authorize, (see H.R. 3910), H3624 [20MY] Business and industry: promote youth entrepreneurship education and training, (see H.R. 4175), H7617 [11SE] Byrd, James, Jr.: condemn murder in Jasper, TX, and address issue of hate crimes, (see H. Res. 466), H4549 [11JN] Capitol Building and Grounds: tribute to John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut of the Capitol Police for acts of heroism, (see H. Con. Res. 311), H6487 [27JY] ------ use of the rotunda for a memorial service for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut of the Capitol Police, (see H. Con. Res. 310), H6487 [27JY] Capitol Police Board: establish a pay scale and benefits package equal to that of the Secret Service Uniformed Division, (see H.R. 2828), H6999 [3AU] Carl D. Pursell Post Office, Plymouth, MI: designate, (see H.R. 3808), H3013 [7MY] Census: collection of demographic, social, and economic data for 2000 decennial census, (see H. Con. Res. 246), H1337 [19MR] CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions, (see H.R. 2733), H2931 [6MY] ------ reauthorize, (see H.R. 3262), H5493 [14JY] Chiapas, Mexico: adopt measures to support a peaceful resolution of the conflict and to protect human rights, (see H. Con. Res. 347), H10352 [9OC] Children and youth: establish programs for early detection, diagnosis and intervention of hearing loss in newborns, (see H.R. 2923), H1159 [12MR] ------ improve and extend child nutrition programs, (see H.R. 3666), H3972 [22MY] ------ support local reading programs for children, (see H.R. 1516), H7803 [15SE] China, People's Republic of: ensure that U.S. persons do not conduct certain business with the People's Liberation Army or the People's Armed Police, (see H.R. 4433), H7411 [6AU] China, Republic of: participation in the World Health Organization, (see H. Con. Res. 219), H851 [4MR] ------ participation in WHO, (see H.J. Res. 126), H6186 [22JY] Colleges and universities: adopt licensing codes of conduct against merchandise produced under sweatshop and child labor conditions, (see H.R. 3755), H2605 [29AP] Convention Against Torture and Other Forms of Cruel, Inhuman, and Degrading Treatment or Punishment: implement and establish support program for victims of torture, (see H.R. 3161), H447 [11FE] ----- implementation, (see H.R. 4308), H6698 [29JY] Crime: enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes, (see H.R. 3081), H65 [27JA] ------ identity fraud, (see H.R. 4151), H8528 [23SE] ------ increase research of link between violence against animals and violence against humans, (see H. Con. Res. 286), H6070 [21JY] ------ prevent violence against women, (see H.R. 3514), H2120 [21AP] Cyprus: Turkish occupation, (see H. Con. Res. 252), H1643 [26MR] Death and dying: recognize suicide as a national problem, (see H. Res. 212), H2932 [6MY] Dept. of Agriculture: expand School Breakfast Program and provide greater access to snacks in school-based childcare programs, (see H.R. 3086), H498 [12FE] ------ make grants to establish additional rural enterprise communities, (see H.R. 4071), H5065 [23JN] ------ reform agricultural credit programs, (see H.R. 3513), H1336 [19MR] Dept. of HHS: Healthy Start Program funding, (see H.R. 3724), H2317 [23AP] Dept. of the Interior: collection of royalties from oil companies for drilling on public lands, (see H.R. 3820), H3247 [13MY] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allocation of substantial tobacco industry settlement funds for veterans programs, (see H. Con. Res. 249), H2056 [1AP] ------ determination of service connection for certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict, (see H.R. 3279), H1021 [10MR] ------ extend authority to treat illnesses of Persian Gulf Conflict veterans and illnesses due to future combat service, and revise research priorities relative to certain service-related health consequences, (see H.R. 3980), H5494 [14JY] ------ payment of benefits for smoking-related illnesses caused by nicotine dependence developed during service, (see H.R. 4220), H9275 [1OC] ------ reimburse veterans enrolled in the veterans health care system for the cost of emergency care or services received in non-Dept. facilities, (see H.R. 3702), H2707 [30AP] Developing countries: recognize the importance of providing access to microcredit, (see H. Res. 475), H5405 [25JN] Diseases: establish estrogenic substance screening programs, (see H.R. 1311), H2318 [23AP] ------ issue special postage stamps to fund diabetes research, (see H.R. 3517), H2237 [22AP] Drugs: increase penalties for certain offenses and enhance law enforcement efforts, (see H.R. 4617), H8626 [24SE] Ecology and environment: promote environmental justice, public health, and pollution reduction efforts, (see H.R. 4584), H7914 [16SE] Ecuador: human rights and due process violations, (see H. Res. 353), H1700 [27MR] Education: encourage use of school resource officers, (see H.R. 4009), H6453 [24JY] ------ establish a youth mentoring program, (see H.R. 2963), H678 [26FE] ------ increase Pell Grant awards to certain students, (see H.R. 3269), H1021 [10MR] ------ reductions in school class size, (see H.R. 3876), H3311 [14MY] ERISA: improve enforcement of provisions, (see H.R. 2290), H447 [11FE] Families and domestic relations: increase availability, affordability, and quality of child care, (see H.R. 3292), H1299 [18MR], (see H.R. 4030), H4478 [10JN] ----- increase availability, affordability, and quality of child care during periods outside school hours, (see H.R. 3400), H2120 [21AP] ------ recognize importance of fathers in the raising and development of children, (see H. Res. 417), H2706 [30AP] FDA: establish a comprehensive program to ensure food safety, (see H.R. 3676), H2054 [1AP] Federal employees: modify the conditions that must be met before certain alternative pay authorities may be exercised by the President, (see H.R. 3251), H851 [4MR] ------ treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys, (see H.R. 4299), H8627 [24SE] Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of bone mass measurements, (see H.R. 2699), H678 [26FE] Flag--U.S.: designate flagpole upon which U.S. flag is set at half- staff whenever a law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty, (see H. Con. Res. 47), H3312 [14MY] Food: improve safety of imported foods, (see H.R. 4080), H7415 [6AU] ------ purchase of additional commodities for distribution to needy persons, (see H.R. 3615), H4479 [10JN] Ford, Gerald R. and Betty: award Congressional Gold Medal, (see H.R. 3506), H3247 [13MY] Foreign aid: prohibit military assistance and arms transfers to certain countries, (see H.R. 4545), H7584 [10SE] Foreign policy: support broad-based agricultural and rural development in sub-Saharan Africa, (see H.R. 3636), H3488 [19MY], (see H.R. 4283), H6282 [23JY] Foreign trade: consolidate and enhance trade adjustment assistance and NAFTA transitional adjustment assistance programs, (see H.R. 4733), H10075 [8OC] Forests: eliminate commercial logging on public lands and facilitate the economic recovery and diversification of communities dependent on the Federal logging program, (see H.R. 2789), H579 [24FE] FRS: include money laundering activities in the consideration of certain applications, (see H.R. 3760), H2814 [5MY] Global March Against Child Labor: support, (see H. Res. 444), H3743 [21MY] Great Irish Potato Famine: issue postage stamp to commemorate anniversary of Irish emigration to escape famine, and to honor the contributions of these immigrants and their descendants, (see H. Con. Res. 232), H755 [3MR] Great Lakes: prohibit oil and gas drilling, (see H.R. 3887), H3312 [14MY] ------ prohibit the sale or diversion of water to foreign countries, businesses, corporations, and individuals, (see H. Res. 418), H2932 [6MY] Guam: commitment to increase self-government consistent with self- determination, (see H. Res. 494), H5297 [24JN] Hazardous substances: require one-call notification system to protect natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines from excavation damage, (see H.R. 3318), H2707 [30AP] Health: expand research activities relative to lupus, (see H.R. 1111), H6697 [29JY] ------ national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, (see H.R. 1200), H8528 [23SE] ------ prohibit discrimination or retaliation against health care workers who report unsafe conditions and practices, (see H.R. 3342), H4835 [18JN] ------ protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's, (see H.R. 3605), H2707 [30AP] ------ revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program, (see H.R. 2202), H2236 [22AP] Health care facilities: establish limits for imposition of fines relative to false health care claims, (see H.R. 3523), H4479 [10JN] House of Representatives: implementation of Office Waste Recycling Program, (see H. Res. 119), H2120 [21AP] ------ require approval of any payments from the reserve fund designated for certain committee expenses, (see H. Res. 387), H1445 [24MR] IMF: quota increase and revised borrowing guidelines, (see H.R. 3287), H676 [26FE] Immigration: adjust status of certain Haitian refugees, (see H.R. 3033), H904 [5MR] Insurance: limit increase in health insurance company premiums to certain buyers of coverage in individual markets, (see H.R. 3538), H2056 [1AP] Interstate commerce: allow any State, territory, or possession to bring Federal court action relative to transportation of alcoholic beverages, (see H.R. 1063), H6820 [30JY] Iron and steel industry: respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions, (see H. Con. Res. 328), H9179 [28SE] Japan: access of U.S. business to photographic film and paper markets, (see H. Con. Res. 233), H2056 [1AP] Kate Mullany National Historic Site: establish, (see H.R. 4206), H5957 [20JY] Kosovo: human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police relative to self-determination, (see H. Con. Res. 205), H241 [3FE], (see H. Con. Res. 313), H7429 [7AU] ------ NATO military intervention relative to human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police, (see H. Res. 561), H10833 [13OC] Land and Water Conservation Fund Act: Federal land acquisitions funding and provide matching grants for State, local, and urban conservation and recreation programs, (see H.R. 4467), H10353 [9OC] Law enforcement: require better reporting of unidentified persons, (see H.R. 2850), H1159 [12MR] Library of Congress: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial, (see H.R. 3790), H6820 [30JY] Mandela, Nelson R.: award Congressional Gold Medal, (see H.R. 3156), H1337 [19MR] McVay, Charles B., III: exonerate from responsibility in the sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis, (see H.R. 3710), H3247 [13MY] Medicare: delay implementation of interim payment system to home health agencies for home health services, (see H.R. 3205), H2237 [22AP], (see H.R. 3567), H2237 [22AP] ------ exclude clinical social worker services from coverage under the skilled nursing facility prospective payment system, (see H.R. 3570), H3744 [21MY] ------ improve access to health insurance and benefits for certain individuals, (see H.R. 3470), H2424 [28AP] ------ payment for insulin pumps, (see H.R. 3814), H4550 [11JN] ------ repeal the financial limitation on rehabilitation services, (see H.R. 3835), H3366 [18MY] ------ require use of hollow-bore needle devices at health care facilities, (see H.R. 2754), H8084 [18SE] Members of Congress: follow the examples of self-sacrifice and devotion to character displayed by Jacob J. Chestnut and John M. Gibson of the Capitol Police, (see H. Con. Res. 317), H7915 [16SE] Milosevic, Slobodan: culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia, (see H. Con. Res. 304), H6454 [24JY] Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act: provide certain nationals an opportunity to apply for adjustment of status, (see H.R. 3553), H3014 [7MY] NOAA: authorizing appropriations relative to the eradication and control of harmful algal blooms and other aquatic toxins, (see H.R. 4235), H6070 [21JY] Older Americans Act: reauthorize, (see H.R. 4344), H10833 [13OC] Pensions: ensure accessibility, portability, and protection of retirement benefits, (see H.R. 4152), H5402 [25JN] Postal Service: guidelines for renovation, relocation, closing, or consolidation of post offices, (see H.R. 1231), H2055 [1AP] ------ issue commemorative postage stamp honoring VFW anniversary, (see H. Con. Res. 203), H3972 [22MY] Product safety: promote new and revised toxicological tests that protect human, animal, and environmental health while reducing need for animal testing, (see H.R. 3946), H3970 [22MY] Refugees: provide a comprehensive program of support for victims of torture, (see H.R. 4309), H6282 [23JY] Richard C. White Federal Building, El Paso, TX: designate, (see H.R. 3598), H6070 [21JY] Schools: ensure safety by increasing police presence, (see H.R. 4224), H6454 [24JY] Senior citizens: warn of the dangers of telemarketing fraud and provide with information that will help them protect themselves, (see H.R. 3134), H330 [4FE] Social Security: choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982, (see H.R. 3008), H8932 [25SE] ------ earnings test for blind individuals, (see H.R. 612), H904 [5MR] ------ prohibit privatization, (see H. Res. 483), H10353 [9OC] SSI: reinstate the medical improvement test protection for certain low-income disabled children, (see H.R. 3459), H4325 [9JN] Supreme Patriarch Karekin I: tribute to U.S. visit commemorating centennial of the Diocese of the Armenian Church in America, (see H. Con. Res. 271), H2932 [6MY] Taxation: allow nonitemizers a deduction for a portion of their charitable contributions, (see H.R. 2499), H579 [24FE] ------ expand types of equipment acquired with tax-exempt financing by volunteer fire departments and emergency medical service organizations, (see H.R. 2523), H2931 [6MY] ------ increase amount of low-income housing credits allocated in each State and index amounts for inflation, (see H.R. 2990), H579 [24FE] ------ increase State cap on private activity bonds, (see H.R. 979), H678 [26FE] ------ provide a source of interest-free capital for school construction and renovation in States experiencing increased enrollment, (see H.R. 3652), H2319 [23AP] ------ provide incentives to elementary and secondary teachers for acquisition of computer hardware and software, (see H.R. 4184), H6698 [29JY] provide incentives to elementary and secondary teachers for technology-related training, (see H.R. 4185), H6698 [29JY] ------ tax credits relative to elementary and secondary school construction, (see H.R. 3320), H850 [4MR] ------ treatment of certain bonds issued by local governments in connection with delinquent real property taxes, (see H.R. 4069), H4711 [17JN] ------ treatment of gifts of publicly-traded stock to certain private foundations, (see H.R. 519), H497 [12FE] ------ treatment of gross income for amounts received under qualified group legal services plans, (see H.R. 4031), H6282 [23JY] ------ treatment of primary health providers in health professional shortage areas, (see H.R. 2804), H4325 [9JN] ------ treatment of printed wiring boards and printed wiring assembly equipment, (see H.R. 2817), H4835 [18JN] ------ treatment of reparations received by Holocaust survivors, (see H.R. 4563), H9537 [5OC] Telecommunications: ensure the restoration and preservation of State authority over intrastate telecommunications, (see H.R. 4801), H10513 [10OC] Telephones: strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers, (see H.R. 3050), H447 [11FE] Tijuana, Mexico: improve working conditions at the Han Young truck factory, (see H. Res. 595), H10832 [13OC] Tobacco products: limit access to minors, (see H.R. 3474), H1236 [17MR], (see H.R. 3474), H1378 [23MR] ------ reduce youth smoking, increase tobacco-related research, and develop safer tobacco products, (see H.R. 3868), H3311 [14MY] Turkey: claim of sovereignty to the islets in the Aegean Sea called Imia by Greece and Kardak by Turkey, (see H. Con. Res. 188), H2814 [5MY] ------ end restrictions on freedoms and human rights of enclaved people of Cyprus, (see H. Con. Res. 181), H2814 [5MY] U.S. Capitol Police Memorial Fund: establish on behalf of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, (see H.R. 4354), H6819 [30JY] U.S. Submarine Force: issue postage stamp in commemoration of anniversary, (see H. Con. Res. 229), H2237 [22AP] Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine, (see H. Con. Res. 295), H5859 [17JY] Veterans: determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II, (see H.R. 1126), H3312 [14MY] Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.: anniversary, (see H. Res. 460), H5494 [14JY] Women: ensure that older women are protected from institutional, community, and domestic violence, and sexual assault, (see H.R. 3624), H3625 [20MY] ------ improve access to higher education opportunities, (see H.R. 3293), H2237 [22AP] World War II: require apology and reparation of victims of Japanese war crimes, (see H. Con. Res. 126), H1159 [12MR] Bills and resolutions introduced Committee on Small Business (House): minority party appointments, (see H. Res. 370), H678 [26FE] Minimum wage: level, (see H.R. 3100), H62 [27JA], (see H.R. 3510), H1336 [19MR] Religion: support tolerance toward Muslims, (see H. Con. Res. 322), H7414 [6AU] Motions House of Representatives: adjournment, H11773 [18DE] Remarks Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4101), H5079 [24JN] Air Force Reserve: anniversary, E603<bullet> [21AP] Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 133), H10317 [9OC], H10319 [9OC], H10320 [9OC] ------ making continuing (H.J. Res. 135), H10865 [14OC] ------ making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3579), motion to instruct conferees, H2294 [23AP] ------ making omnibus consolidated and emergency supplemental appropriations, H11647 [20OC] Armed Forces: support while carrying out missions in and around the Persian Gulf region (H. Res. 612), H11725 [17DE] Azerbaijan: prohibit allocation of foreign aid relative to blockade of Armenia and Nagorno-Karabagh, H7951 [17SE] Bosnia and Herzegovina: withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces (H. Con. Res. 227), H1274 [18MR] Brockway Township, MI: anniversary, E414<bullet> [18MR] Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 1999-2003 (H. Con. Res. 284), H4208 [5JN] Byrd, James, Jr.: condemn murder in Jasper, TX, and address issue of hate crimes (H. Res. 466), H4534 [11JN] Capitol Building and Grounds: tribute to John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut of the Capitol Police for acts of heroism (H. Con. Res. 311), H6463 [27JY] Chaldean Federation of America: tribute to student honorees, E998<bullet> [3JN] China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 121), H6085 [22JY] Clinton, President: censure, H11779 [18DE] ------ Committee on the Judiciary (House) inquiry into whether grounds exist to impeach (H. Res. 581), H10097 [8OC] ------ impeachment (H. Res. 611), H11751 [17DE], H11775 [18DE], H11776 [18DE], H11779 [18DE], H11979 [19DE] Coalition of Labor Union Women: observance of Equal Pay Day, E601<bullet> [21AP] Colleges and universities: adopt licensing codes of conduct against merchandise produced under sweatshop and child labor conditions, H2865<bullet> [6MY] ------ prohibit discrimination and preferential treatment in admissions based on sex, race, or national origin, H2904 [6MY] ------ reporting requirements for reductions in athletic funding or scholarships, H2882 [6MY] Committee on Education and the Workforce (House): provide special authority relative to investigation of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (H. Res. 507), H6765 [30JY] Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 355), H462 [12FE] Committee on Small Business (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 370), H646 [26FE] Committee on the Judiciary (House): deliberative review and release of independent counsel report on investigation of President Clinton relative to perjury, obstruction of justice, and improper sexual conduct (H. Res. 525), H7591 [11SE] Copyrights: duration of protection (H.R. 2589), H1481 [25MR] ------ reform music licensing practices and fees, H1481 [25MR] Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (H.R. 1151), H1876 [1AP] Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, E1595<bullet> [7AU] Dept. of Agriculture: regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets, H5079 [24JN] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4104), consideration (H. Res. 498), H5569 [15JY] Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4328), conference report, H11647 [20OC] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4276), H7278 [5AU] Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (H.R. 678), H7442 [9SE] Education: establish a program to help children and youth learn English (H.R. 3892), consideration (H. Res. 516), H7523 [10SE] ------ national policy to improve system, H10362 [10OC], H10865 [14OC] ------ reduce class size in the early grades and improve teacher quality, H8068 [18SE] ------ spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (H.R. 3248), H8068 [18SE] Elections: constitutional amendment to limit campaign expenditures (H.J. Res. 119), consideration (H. Res. 442), H3726 [21MY] Families and domestic relations: recognize importance of fathers in the raising and development of children (H. Res. 417), H4251 [9JN] Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of contraceptives under any plan providing prescription drug coverage, H5569 [15JY] Federal highway program: replace affirmative action policies with emerging business enterprise programs, H2004 [1AP] Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4569), H7951 [17SE] Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), consideration (H. Res. 553), H8758 [25SE] Government: year 2000 computer problem emergency funding, H5569 [15JY] Greek Independence Day--A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: observance, H1542<bullet> [25MR] Harrison Township, MI: L'Anse Creuse Middle School South recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1043<bullet> [5JN] Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 4250), H6405 [24JY] Higher Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 6), H2865<bullet> [6MY], H2882 [6MY], H2904 [6MY] House of Representatives: legislative program, H73 [28JA], H366 [5FE], H646 [26FE], H2297 [23AP], H2979 [7MY], H2980 [7MY], H2981 [7MY], H3294 [14MY], H3295 [14MY], H4226 [5JN], H4227 [5JN], H5369 [25JN], H5821 [17JY], H5822 [17JY], H6867 [31JY], H6868 [31JY], H8072 [18SE], H8073 [18SE], H11748 [17DE], H11751 [17DE] House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 589), H10362 [10OC] IMF: funding, H2294 [23AP] Iraq: military response to material and unacceptable breach of international obligations relative to weapons inspections, H11725 [17DE], H11751 [17DE], H11779 [18DE] Iron and steel industry: respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions (H. Res. 598), H10959 [15OC] Kosovo: civil liberties violations against ethnic Albanians, E1038<bullet> [5JN] ------ human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police relative to self-determination, H917 [10MR] human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police relative to self-determination (H. Con. Res. 235), H1206<bullet> [17MR] ------ NATO military intervention relative to human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police, E2004<bullet> [9OC] Labor unions: allow employees to organize and form collective bargaining units to improve salaries and working conditions, H4953 [22JN], H4955 [22JN], H4956 [22JN], H4959 [22JN] Lithuania: independence anniversary, E142<bullet> [11FE], E175<bullet> [12FE] Livingston, Representative: decision relative to Speakership, H11979 [19DE] ------ resignation, H11979 [19DE] Macomb County, MI: anniversary of Macomb County Rotating Emergency Shelter Team (MCREST), E2308<bullet> [12NO] Michigan: anniversary of Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, E616<bullet> [22AP] Minimum wage: level (H.R. 3100), H21 [27JA] Moldova: human rights violations, E331<bullet> [10MR] NAFTA: impact on employment and the economy, H737 [3MR], H738 [3MR], H739 [3MR], H740 [3MR], H741 [3MR], H742 [3MR] National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (H.R. 1635), H4263 [9JN] NLRB: treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees (H.R. 3246), H1610 [26MR] Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: take certain actions in response to European Union failure to comply with the rulings of the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4761), consideration (H. Res. 588), H10368 [10OC] Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, H2979 [7MY], H2980 [7MY], H2981 [7MY] ------ ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), H6939 [3AU], H7322 [6AU] ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), consideration (H. Res. 442), H3726 [21MY] ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), consideration (H. Res. 458), H4775 [18JN] ------ require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (H.R. 2608), H1749 [30MR] Port Huron, MI: anniversary of Brass Rail (business), E1133<bullet> [16JN] ------ anniversary of Museum of Arts and History, E748<bullet> [4MY] Puerto Rico: declare English as official language upon accession to statehood, H805 [4MR] ------ self-determination (H.R. 856), H805 [4MR] Roseville, MI: anniversary, E1132<bullet> [16JN] ------ anniversary of Our Lady Queen of All Saints Parish, E1714<bullet> [14SE] Shelby Township, MI: tribute to Integration 2000 Program, E1179<bullet> [19JN] Social Security: establish Protect Social Security Account into which budget surpluses will be deposited until long-term reform is enacted (H.R. 4578), H7813 [16SE], H8734 [25SE] St. Clair County Community College: anniversary, E1722<bullet> [15SE] Taxation: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 111), H2161 [22AP] ------ establish flat tax rates for individuals and businesses, H1627 [26MR], H1628 [26MR], H2108 [21AP] ------ provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small businesses, and establish incentives for education (H.R. 4579), H7813 [16SE], H8734 [25SE], H8967 [26SE] ------ rates, H2041 [1AP] ------ repeal income tax and institute a national sales tax, H1627 [26MR], H1628 [26MR], H1629 [26MR], H2108 [21AP], H2109 [21AP] ------ tax credits relative to elementary and secondary school construction, H2943 [7MY] ------ terminate Internal Revenue Code, H1627 [26MR], H1628 [26MR], H1629 [26MR], H2108 [21AP], H2110 [21AP] ------ treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), motion to instruct conferees, H2943 [7MY] Telecommunications: policies regulating competition, E958<bullet> [22MY] Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (H.R. 2400), H2004 [1AP] Treaties and agreements: preemption of State and local laws relative to GATT and NAFTA, H7278 [5AU] Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (H. Con. Res. 295), E2067<bullet> [11OC] Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and MIA's (H. Res. 360), H480 [12FE] Wolka, Joyce: Macomb Chapter of Professional Secretaries International Secretary or the Year award recipient, E605<bullet> [21AP] Yale, MI: anniversary of Lions Club, E96<bullet> [4FE] Remarks in House relative to Special order: granted, H2049 [1AP], H3011 [7MY], H4048 [3JN], H4960 [22JN], H10559 [11OC] Tributes Collins, Michael, H2748 [5MY] Cwikla, Matthew J., E878<bullet> [18MY] David, Helen, E1133<bullet> [16JN] Ellis, Sue, E2098<bullet> [12OC] Fields, Jack, E614<bullet> [22AP] Greene, Robert J., E1592<bullet> [7AU] Hope, Bob, H4228 [5JN] Istok, Harry, E1179<bullet> [19JN] Johnson, Representative Sam, H480 [12FE] Lent, Bob, H2753 [5MY], E702<bullet> [29AP] Pfuehler, Susan, E2363<bullet> [19DE] Thomas, Marti, H646 [26FE] Zieske, Gloria Jean, E890<bullet> [19MY]