[Congressional Record Index (1998)] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov] TALENT, JAMES M. (a Representative from Missouri) Addresses Does Honor Have a Future: William Bennett, E77<bullet> [3FE] Amendments Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4276), H6187 [22JY], H7173 [4AU], H7215 [5AU] Appointments Conferee: H.R. 6, Higher Education Act reauthorization, H6121 [22JY] Articles and editorials Abortion's Children, Peggy Noonan, New York (NY) Times, E17<bullet> [27JA] Bills and resolutions cosponsored Arlington National Cemetery: enact into law eligibility requirements for interment, (see H.R. 3211), H1299 [18MR] Armed Forces: establish demonstration project relative to enrollment of certain beneficiaries in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, (see H.R. 1766), H578 [24FE] Bankruptcy: reform laws, (see H.R. 3150), H2423 [28AP] ------ reform system to become a needs-based system, (see H.R. 2500), H579 [24FE] Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date, (see H.R. 4056), H4549 [11JN] Budget: allow reductions in the discretionary spending limits to be used to offset tax cuts, (see H.R. 3707), H4056 [3JN] CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions, (see H.R. 2733), H101 [28JA] Children and youth: ensure parental access to educational information and curriculum, (see H.R. 3189), H445 [11FE] ------ parental notification and State criminal reporting requirements for minors who seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics, (see H.R. 3230), H1168 [16MR] ------ State criminal reporting requirements for minors who seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics, (see H.R. 3229), H1168 [16MR] Civil liberties: outline constitutional protections of unborn persons, (see H.R. 641), H100 [28JA] Clinton, President: reassert traditional U.S. opposition to unilateral declaration of a Palestinian State, (see H. Con. Res. 345), H10353 [9OC] Congress: specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation, (see H.R. 292), H631 [25FE] Crime: penalties for certain sex offenses against children, (see H.R. 3494), H3247 [13MY] ------ prohibit all private possession of child pornography, (see H.R. 3185), H1112 [11MR] ------ prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions, (see H.R. 3682), H2054 [1AP] Davis-Bacon Act: create additional category of construction workers called ``helpers'', (see H.R. 4546), H10353 [9OC] Death and dying: clarify Federal laws relative to dispensing of drugs intended for use for assisted suicide or euthanasia, (see H.R. 4006), H4629 [16JN] Dept. of HHS: disapprove rule submitted on surety bond requirements for home health care providers under Medicare and Medicaid, (see H.J. Res. 123), H4711 [17JN] Education: dedicate day of learning to study and understanding of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Federalist Papers, (see H. Con. Res. 316), H7178 [4AU] ------ establish the Bill Emerson and Mickey Leland memorial fellowship programs, (see H.R. 3031), H6820 [30JY] ------ provide flexibility to local agencies that develop voluntary public and private parental choice programs, (see H.R. 3742), H2423 [28AP] ------ spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms, (see H.R. 3248), H577 [24FE] Employment: minimum wage and maximum hour exemptions for houseparents, (see H.R. 4778), H10352 [9OC] ------ minimum wage and overtime exemptions for certain employees, (see H.R. 2888), H3014 [7MY] Executive departments: improve strategic plans and performance reports, (see H.R. 2883), H851 [4MR] Executive Office of the President: President Clinton's use of legal staff for personal legal issues, (see H. Res. 397), H1549 [25MR] FCC: repeal authority to require contributions from telephone carriers for the connection of schools, health care providers, and libraries to the Internet, (see H.R. 4065), H5405 [25JN] Federal employees: allow use of medical savings accounts under health benefits program, (see H.R. 3166), H385 [5FE] Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States, (see H.R. 339), H4479 [10JN] ------ clarify standard required for the importation of sporting arms, (see H.R. 3954), H6187 [22JY] ------ prohibit imposition of a fee for criminal background checks before the transfer of a handgun and regulate retention of resulting information, (see H.R. 3949), H5405 [25JN] ------ repeal prohibitions relative to semiautomatic firearms and large capacity ammunition feeding devices, (see H.R. 1147), H5593 [15JY] Ford, Gerald R. and Betty: award Congressional Gold Medal, (see H.R. 3506), H5405 [25JN] Freedom of religion: protect religious liberty, (see H.R. 4154), H7415 [6AU] Government: streamline and improve Federal grant application, administrative, and reporting requirements, (see H.R. 3921), H3624 [20MY] Government regulations: accounting of costs and benefits, (see H.R. 2840), H3366 [18MY] ------ analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates, (see H.R. 3534), H2424 [28AP] ------ reduce Federal paperwork burden relative to small businesses, (see H.R. 3310), H1299 [18MR] ------ require reasonable notice to businesses of changes made to regulations imposed by Federal agencies, (see H.R. 4049), H4549 [11JN] Health: establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest, (see H.R. 4121), H9275 [1OC] ------ protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's, (see H.R. 4250), H5736 [16JY] Health care facilities: establish limits for imposition of fines relative to false health care claims, (see H.R. 3523), H1337 [19MR] Housing: remove barriers to the provision of affordable housing, (see H.R. 3435), H1111 [11MR] Human rights: trafficking of women and girls for forced prostitution, (see H. Con. Res. 239), H7495 [9SE] IMF: ensure transparency of operations, (see H.R. 3331), H2424 [28AP] ------ prohibit funding until Iraq is expelled, (see H.R. 3599), H2424 [28AP] Indonesia: support for peace process in East Timor, (see H. Con. Res. 258), H11696 [20OC] Interstate commerce: allow any State, territory, or possession to bring Federal court action relative to transportation of alcoholic beverages, (see H.R. 1063), H578 [24FE] Iran: impose sanctions on efforts to acquire advance missile technology and expedite the development of a missile defense system for both U.S. and Israeli Armed Forces, (see H. Con. Res. 342), H10076 [8OC] Iraq: congressional authorization of offensive military action, (see H. Con. Res. 226), H677 [26FE] ------ material and unacceptable breach of international obligations relative to weapons inspections, (see H. Con. Res. 340), H10076 [8OC] Israel: independence anniversary, (see H.J. Res. 102), H1112 [11MR] Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: U.S. commitment to arrange foreign assistance and construction of nuclear reactors relative to threat to international peace and security, (see H. Con. Res. 341), H10076 [8OC] Law enforcement officers: establish a matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing armor vests, (see H.R. 2829), H1021 [10MR] ------ exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns, (see H.R. 218), H3105 [12MY], (see H.R. 339), H4479 [10JN] ------ tribute to individuals who lost their lives during service, (see H. Res. 422), H3013 [7MY] Library of Congress: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial, (see H.R. 3790), H6820 [30JY] ``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals, (see H.R. 2560), H9722 [6OC] Medicare: allocate savings from waste, fraud, and abuse enforcement programs to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund, (see H. Con. Res. 321), H7290 [5AU] ------ election of Medicare+Choice organizations to exclude payment for abortion services, (see H.R. 4228), H6880 [31JY] ------ exempt licensed pharmacists from surety bond requirements for suppliers of durable medical equipment, (see H.R. 3284), H2120 [21AP] ------ reform payment system for home health services, (see H.R. 4404), H7803 [15SE] 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] Mississippi River: management of the upper river system, (see H.R. 4322), H6281 [23JY] National Institute of Biomedical Imaging: establish, (see H.R. 1715), H755 [3MR] NLRB: treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees, (see H.R. 3246), H577 [24FE] OSHA: identify and notify the specific industries to which regulations and compliance standards apply, (see H.R. 2873), H4629 [16JN] ------ recognize use of electronic forms for material safety data sheets, (see H.R. 4037), H5594 [15JY] Petroleum: authorize oilheat industry research and consumer education programs, (see H.R. 3610), H5405 [25JN] Postal Service: application of OSHA standards in the same manner as any other employer, (see H.R. 3725), H4325 [9JN] ------ prevent increase in postage rates, (see H. Res. 452), H4165 [4JN] Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators, (see H.R. 3572), H3312 [14MY] Religion: protect certain charitable contributions, (see H.R. 2604), H386 [5FE] Rivers: Corps of Engineers project to protect fish and wildlife habitat of the Missouri River and the middle Mississippi River, (see H.R. 2949), H3014 [7MY] Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law, (see H.R. 1689), H3105 [12MY] Small business: protection from litigation excesses, (see H.R. 3382), H4479 [10JN] Space policy: encourage exploration, development, and use of space, (see H. Con. Res. 267), H7585 [10SE] States: provide tax credits for contributions to charitable organizations relative to delivery of welfare services, (see H.R. 4255), H5737 [16JY] Taxation: allow Farm and Ranch Risk Management Accounts, (see H.R. 3659), H5064 [23JN] ------ allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers, (see H.R. 3104), H631 [25FE] ------ constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations, (see H.J. Res. 111), H677 [26FE] ------ designate renewal communities, (see H.R. 3865), H3311 [14MY] ------ determination of employment status, (see H.R. 3722), H2317 [23AP] ------ eliminate marriage tax penalty by adjusting income tax rate brackets and standard deduction amounts, (see H.R. 3734), H2932 [6MY] ------ elimination of estate and gift taxes, (see H.R. 3879), H4165 [4JN] ------ establish medical innovation tax credits for clinical testing research expenses relative to academic medical centers and other qualified hospital research organizations, (see H.R. 3815), H10011 [7OC] ------ extend incentives for alcohol used as a fuel as part of any extension of fuel tax rates, (see H.R. 2489), H1159 [12MR] ------ increase amount of taxable income which is taxed at the lowest rate, (see H.R. 3151), H4165 [4JN] ------ increase personal income tax exemption, (see H.R. 3149), H4165 [4JN] ------ liability of spouses on joint Federal income returns, (see H.R. 3650), H4056 [3JN] ------ partial exclusion from gross income for dividends and interest received by individuals, (see H.R. 3215), H1299 [18MR] ------ provide additional retirement savings opportunities for small employers and self-employed individuals, (see H.R. 3870), H3311 [14MY] ------ qualification and eligibility requirements for S corporations and shareholders, (see H.R. 2884), H904 [5MR] ------ repeal information reporting requirement imposed on educational institutions and certain other trades and businesses relative to the Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits, (see H.R. 3127), H579 [24FE] ------ require congressional review of Federal agency rules that establish or raise taxes, (see H.R. 4096), H4879 [19JN] ------ terminate Internal Revenue Code, (see H.R. 3097), H62 [27JA] ------ treatment of noncorporate capital gains tax rate, (see H.R. 2803), H692 [2MR] ------ treatment of petroleum storage facilities, (see H.R. 3992), H6453 [24JY] ------ treatment of Social Security benefits, (see H.R. 2723), H498 [12FE] Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement relative to Kyoto Protocol, (see H.R. 3807), H3106 [12MY] Turkey: claim of sovereignty to the islets in the Aegean Sea called Imia by Greece and Kardak by Turkey, (see H. Con. Res. 188), H7495 [9SE] ------ end restrictions on freedoms and human rights of enclaved people of Cyprus, (see H. Con. Res. 181), H2319 [23AP] U.S. Submarine Force: issue postage stamp in commemoration of anniversary, (see H. Con. Res. 229), H2120 [21AP] Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences: ensure the equitable treatment of graduates, (see H.R. 2567), H1550 [25MR] Urban areas: provide grants to organizations to develop youth intervention models, (see H.R. 3607), H4056 [3JN] Veterans: determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II, (see H.R. 1126), H6697 [29JY] Weapons: ensure that any national missile defense program protects Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories and commonwealths, (see H. Con. Res. 278), H3488 [19MY] World War II: require apology and reparation of victims of Japanese war crimes, (see H. Con. Res. 126), H2707 [30AP] Bills and resolutions introduced McGwire, Mark: tribute, (see H. Res. 520), H7494 [9SE] Small Business Investment Act: technical corrections, (see H.R. 3412), H1020 [10MR] Tariff: paper industry chemicals, (see H.R. 3344), H902 [5MR], (see H.R. 3487), H1298 [18MR] ------ peroxide stabilizer and compounding chemicals, (see H.R. 3348), H902 [5MR], (see H.R. 3491), H1298 [18MR] ------ photography products chemicals, (see H.R. 3347), H902 [5MR], (see H.R. 3490), H1298 [18MR] ------ textile industry and water treatment chemicals, (see H.R. 3343), H902 [5MR], (see H.R. 3486), H1298 [18MR] ------ textile industry chemicals, (see H.R. 3349), H902 [5MR], (see H.R. 3492), H1298 [18MR] ------ water treatment and beauty care products chemicals, (see H.R. 3346), H902 [5MR], (see H.R. 3489), H1298 [18MR] ------ water treatment chemicals, (see H.R. 3345), H902 [5MR], (see H.R. 3488), H1298 [18MR] Taxation: allow credits to small businesses for certain expenses of long-term training of employees in highly skilled metalworking trades, (see H.R. 3110), H63 [27JA] Remarks Budget: allocation of funds, H11031 [16OC] Clinton, President: impeachment (H. Res. 611), H11820 [18DE] Copyrights: duration of protection (H.R. 2589), H1472 [25MR], H1473 [25MR] ------ reform music licensing practices and fees, H1472 [25MR], H1473 [25MR] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4276), H7174 [4AU] District of Columbia: scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (S. 1502), consideration (H. Res. 413), H2619 [30AP] Families and domestic relations: role of Government in establishing values, H1223 [17MR] Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden relative to small businesses (H.R. 3310), H1568 [26MR] Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 4250), H10889 [14OC], H10890 [14OC], H10891 [14OC], H10892 [14OC], H10893 [14OC], H10894 [14OC] ------ protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 4250), consideration (H. Res. 509), H6302 [24JY] McGwire, Mark: tribute (H. Res. 520), H7766 [15SE] NLRB: treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees (H.R. 3246), H1610 [26MR] Public welfare programs: reform, H1223 [17MR] SBA: Small Business Investment Company Program funding, H7174 [4AU] Small Business Investment Act: technical corrections (H.R. 3412), H1399 [24MR], H1400 [24MR] St. Louis, MO: Jesuits of Missouri Province anniversary, E1353<bullet> [20JY] ------ tribute to Hindu Temple, E1291<bullet> [14JY] St. Louis Small Business Monthly (publication): anniversary, E204<bullet> [24FE] Taxation: allow credits to small businesses for certain expenses of long-term training of employees in highly skilled metalworking trades (H.R. 3110), E200<bullet> [24FE] Remarks in House relative to Special order: granted, H9270 [1OC], H10349 [9OC] Reports filed Promote Drug-Free Workplace Programs: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3853) (H. Rept. 105-584), H4834 [18JN] Small Business Investment Act Technical Corrections: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3412) (H. Rept. 105-450), H1235 [17MR] Tributes Bennett, William, E77<bullet> [3FE] Clever, Henry, Jr., E411<bullet> [18MR]