EDUCATION related term(s) Colleges and Universities

Addresses

Boy Scouts Anniversary: Norman R. Augustine, E200 [29FE]

Fighting Denial of the Armenian Genocide: Van Z. Krikorian, Armenian Assembly of America, H11529-H11532 [30OC]

Harvard University Law School Class Day: Timothy J. Russert, S5456 [20JN]

Hispanic College Fund, Inc., Scholarship Award Acceptance: Yalile Ramirez, S11249 [27OC]

Importance of International Education: Henry Kaufman, Institute of International Education, E582 [13AP]

Middlebury College Graduation Ceremonies: Blake Rutherford, S5305 [16JN]

Monetary Donation to the Library of Congress: John Kluge, S10047 [6OC]

Ten Things I Wish Political Scientists Would Teach About Congress: Lee H. Hamilton, E1660-E1662 [4OC]

Tribute to Katherine Koch-Laveen: Senator Grams, S10889 [23OC]

Virginia Tech Graduation Ceremonies: Lauren Esleeck, S5022 [13JN]

———Rush K. Middleton, S5022 [13JN]

———Timothy W. Mays, S5105 [14JN]

Agreements

Digital empowerment by ensuring computer literacy for all children: Consortium for Outstanding Achievement in Teaching With Technology, S1398 [9MR]

Amendments

Children and youth: support mentoring programs (H. Res. 552), H12516 [15DE]

Congressional Recognition for Excellence in Arts Education Board: establish (S. 2789), S11260 [27OC]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: extend programs and activities (S. 2), S3051, S3197 [1MY], S3265, S3266 [2MY], S3284, S3333, S3334, S3447, S3448, S3449 [3MY], S3460, S3547, S3548, S3549, S3550, S3552 [4MY], S3594, S3616 [8MY], S3638, S3662, S3738, S3772, S3773, S3774, S3775, S3778, S3781 [9MY], S3851 [10MY], S4026 [16MY], S5579 [21JN]

FCC: clarify service obligations of noncommercial educational broadcast stations (H.R. 4201), H4675 [19JN], H4692 [20JN]

Immigration: increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and expand education and training opportunities for U.S. students and workers (S. 2045), S9026, S9037, S9039, S9042, S9045 [22SE], S9202, S9205 [25SE], S9220, S9272, S9273, S9276, S9279, S9281, S9284, S9287, S9289, S9290, S9293, S9297, S9299, S9302, S9305, S9308, S9310, S9313 [26SE], S9481, S9484, S9502, S9504, S9505, S9507, S9508, S9509, S9510, S9511, S9512, S9513, S9514, S9515, S9517, S9519, S9526 [28SE]

Law enforcement officers: extend retroactive eligibility dates for educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed in the line of duty (S. 1638), S3949, S3951 [15MY]

National Environmental Education Act: redesignate in honor of John H. Chafee, establish the John H. Chafee Memorial Fellowship Program, and extend programs (S. 1946), S2783 [13AP]

Next Generation Internet Act: reauthorize (S. 2046), S8992, S9009 [21SE]

Public lands: restore stability to payments made to States and counties containing certain Federal lands used for the benefit of public schools and roads (H.R. 2389), S10099, S10114 [6OC], S10155 [10OC], H9607 [10OC]

Schools: transfer of certain public lands or national forest lands for use as elementary or secondary schools (H.R. 150), S2793 [13AP], S10817, S10838 [19OC]

Senate: return of certain treaties to the President (S. Res. 267), S10469, S10499 [12OC]

Taxation: increase deductibility of professional development and other job-related expenses for teachers (S. 1124), S883 [28FE]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 7), H1478 [28MR]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (S. 1134), S826 [24FE], S860, S872, S873, S874, S879, S881, S883, S884, S885, S886, S888, S889, S890, S891 [28FE], S899, S922, S955, S956, S957 [29FE], S992, S996, S1001, S1005, S1009, S1013, S1014, S1018, S1032, S1033, S1034 [1MR], S1054, S1062, S1071, S1072, S1073, S1079, S1082, S1083, S1085, S1089, S1092, S1131, S1137, S1138, S1146, S1147, S1148 [2MR]

Veterans: enhance education benefits programs (S. 1402), S10469 [12OC], H9918 [17OC]

Analyses

Offender Reentry and Community Safety Act (H.R. 5563), E1959-E1961 [27OC]

Appointments

Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, S8030 [5SE], H10083 [18OC]

Articles and editorials

At Columbine, Reflections on a Painful Past, S2320 [6AP]

Basic History Test Stumps Many Collegians, H5662 [10JY]

Beavis Meets ``The Patriot'', H5665 [10JY]

Bilingual Ed Takes a Hit, E1445 [13SE]

Breaking Barriers and Forging Bonds, S5880 [27JN]

Bush Averse to More College Grant Funding—Let Students Get Loans, Candidate Says in Eau Claire, H2247 [13AP]

Bush Plan Grades Students Poverty Levels, S2307 [6AP]

Castagnoli's Discovery May Protect Against Parkinson's Disease, H5558 [29JN]

Charter Schools, School Choice Gain Bipartisan Steam, H2371 [2MY]

Colorado Charter Schools Aren't Perfect, but They Get the Job Done, H2371 [2MY]

Commentary on Public Education and Other Critical Issues—A Blank Check, H2754 [9MY]

Commercial Scale Cultivation of Pharmaceutical-Producing Tobacco Possible, Virginia Tech Scientists Find, H5559 [29JN]

Cooperation Is Important Duty—Recruiters Deserve Welcome From All of Nation's Public High Schools, E284 [13MR]

Desperate Rhetoric From the N.R.A., E307 [14MR]

Don't Let America's History Fade Away, H5666 [10JY]

Employers With Labor Shortages Should Look to Vocational Rehabilitation, E1432, E1434, E1435 [7SE]

Fair Deal for the Poor, S3638 [9MY]

Florida's Drug War—Looking Back—And Ahead, S7862 [27JY]

Former Teacher Tells Why He Left, H2729 [9MY]

Fourth Graders Win the American Dream Scholarship, E1207 [11JY]

Give Me Liberty or Give Me . . . Beavis?, H5666 [10JY]

History 101—Americans Flunk When It Comes to U.S. Knowledge, H5667 [10JY]

History 101—Snoop Doggy Roosevelt, H5662 [10JY]

History Is a Mystery to Many, H5665 [10JY]

History's Greek to Them, H5664 [10JY]

How the Courts Undermined School Discipline, S3579 [8MY]

How To Create a Skilled-Labor Shortage, S9371 [27SE]

In This Case, Tobacco Could Be a Lifesaver, H5560 [29JN]

India's Unwired Villages Mired in the Distant Past, S2463 [10AP]

Info-Age Students Missing It, H5664 [10JY]

Inglewood Writes the Book on Success, E841-E843 [25MY]

Jefferson, Not ``The Jeffersons'', H5664 [10JY]

Lack of Resources Hampers Students in Poorer Districts, S3586-S3588 [8MY]

Lesson Plan for Gore, S3467 [4MY]

Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Barbecue, H5665 [10JY]

Misdirected Education Money, S1588 [22MR]

Montpelier Boy Realizes Miss Holbrook Was Right, S2435 [7AP]

Neglecting History . . ., H5663 [10JY]

New Ventures Aim To Put Farms in Vanguard of Drug Production—Altering Gene Structure To ``Grow'' Medicines in Common Crops, H5561 [29JN]

Polio Can't Keep '53 Grad Down—Carmen Scialabba Wins Prestigious BHS Award, E987 [13JN]

Questioning the Labor Shortage, E1454 [13SE]

Remote Sensing Center Establishment, H5560 [29JN]

Ruling Voids Use of Vouchers in Ohio Schools, E2205 [15DE]

School Choice for the Rich, S914 [29FE]

Secretary Riley Reignites the Math Wars, E117 [10FE]

Section 529 College Savings Plans Rate an A, S923 [29FE]

Six Local Students Chosen as Latino Leader Finalists, E767 [18MY]

$60 Million Gift Is Made to Library of Congress, S10047 [6OC]

Students Should at Least Know George, H5666 [10JY]

Teachers Online but Disconnected, S2110 [4AP]

Timing of Clinton's Visit, S2321 [6AP]

Unhappy Course of Human Events, H5665 [10JY]

Virginia Tech Begins Field Trials of Genetically Engineered Tobacco Plants Producing Pharmaceuticals, H5559 [29JN]

Voucher Chorus Is Off-Key, S8816 [20SE]

We Ignore History at Our Own Peril, H5668 [10JY]

Why the Public Schools Are Being Federalized, E611 [2MY]

Bills and resolutions

Administrators: provide grants to eligible consortia to provide professional development to superintendents and principals and prospects for such positions (see H.R. 4487), H3308 [17MY]

Agriculture: establish an educational program to improve the risk management skills of agricultural producers (see H.R. 4018), H1118 [16MR]

Armed Forces: annual determination of the basic benefit rate for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see S. 2419), S2727 [13AP] (see H.R. 4334), H2339 [13AP]

———implement an allowance for members subjected to lengthy or numerous deployments, and require studies on tax credits for employers of National Guard members, and the expansion of military programs for youth (see H.R. 4208), H1956 [6AP]

———improve Montgomery GI Bill benefits by improving and expanding educational assistance programs (see S. 2402), S2527 [11AP] (see H.R. 4268), H2336 [13AP]

———modify the time for use of certain educational benefits by members of the Selected Reserve (see S. 2537), S3831 [10MY]

———qualify members for student loan forgiveness under the Federal Perkins Loan Program (see H.R. 4304), H2338 [13AP] (see H.R. 4350), H2410 [2MY]

Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation: funding (see S. 2545), S3916 [11MY]

Bill Emerson Memorial Fellowship Program: establish (see H.R. 4648), H4336 [13JN]

Bob Jones University: condemn discriminatory practices (see S. Con. Res. 85), S930 [29FE] (see H. Con. Res. 261), H631 [1MR] (see H. Res. 428), H574 [29FE]

Business and industry: authorize reimbursement payments to employers for employee portable skills training (see H.R. 4216), H1957 [6AP]

———encourage the formation of industry-led training consortia (see S. 2261), S1512 [21MR]

———restrict use of mandatory minimum personnel experience and educational requirements in procurement of information technology goods or services unless sufficiently justified (see H.R. 3582), H253 [8FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Theodore M. Hesburgh (see H. Con. Res. 344), H3924 [6JN]

Catholic schools: tribute (see H. Res. 409), H90 [31JA]

Children and youth: acquisition, construction, and improvement of child care facilities or equipment (see H.R. 3610), H339 [10FE]

———construction and renovation of child care facilities (see H.R. 3889), H921 [9MR]

———early learning programs funding (see S. 2866), S6677 [13JY]

———ensure fairness and accuracy of student standardized tests and require the use of additional student performance measures for evaluations (see S. 2348), S2107 [4AP] (see H.R. 4333), H2339 [13AP]

———establish and expand programs relating to science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (see S. 2623, 2624), S4379 [24MY] (see H.R. 4271, 4272), H2336 [13AP]

———establish comprehensive early childhood education programs and early childhood education staff development programs (see H.R. 5071), H7209 [27JY]

———establish national clearinghouse for character education (see H.R. 3984), H1076 [15MR]

———establish national clearinghouse for youth entrepreneurship education (see S. 2958), S7839 [27JY]

———establish national policy on youth development (see S. 3085), S8823 [20SE] (see H.R. 5250), H7990 [21SE]

———establish or expand prekindergarten early learning programs (see H.R. 5573), H11206 [26OC]

———establish program that improves achievement through the integration of technology into curriculum (see H.R. 4081), H1405 [23MR]

———establish summer academic enrichment programs (see S. 2970), S7839 [27JY]

———improve access to books and other reading materials and resources (see S. 3148), S9606 [2OC]

———improve the quality and scope of science and mathematics education (see H.R. 5504), H10472 [19OC]

———promote child literacy by making books available through early learning and other child care programs (see S. 2615), S4297 [23MY] (see H.R. 5043), H7207 [27JY]

———promote in-school personal safety programs for children (see H. Con. Res. 309), H2339 [13AP]

———provide for the health, education, and welfare of children under 6 years of age (see H.R. 4630), H4174 [9JN]

———provide vouchers for the purchase of educational books for children participating in the WIC program (see H.R. 5592), H11445 [27OC]

———support mentoring programs (see H. Res. 552), H6052 [13JY]

———support youth civic literacy (see H. Res. 661), H11490 [28OC]

Children's Classroom Trust Fund: establish to direct funding and control to local educational agencies (see S. 3263), S11374 [30OC]

Children's Internet Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 294), S2865 [25AP]

Clinton, President: address issues of neighborhood crime prevention, community policing and reduction of school crime (see H. Res. 561), H6718 [20JY]

College Scholarship Fraud Prevention Act: technical corrections (see S. 3276), S11762 [11DE]

Colleges and universities: assist at-risk students to stay in school and complete their academic programs (see S. 3170), S9945 [5OC]

———disclosure of fire safety standards and measures with respect to campus buildings (see S. 2108), S867 [28FE] (see H.R. 3895), H921 [9MR]

———enhance protections against fraud in the offering of financial assistance for a college education (S. 1455), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 407), H8061 [25SE]

———ensure recruitment and training of math and science teachers at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3702), H572 [29FE]

———preservation and restoration of historic buildings at historically women's public colleges or universities (see S. 2581), S4103 [17MY] (see H.R. 4503), H3474 [19MY]

———provide greater access to high quality distance education programs (see H.R. 3542), H49 [27JA]

———require institutions of higher education to notify parents concerning missing person reports about their children (see H.R. 3619), H340 [10FE]

Computers: provide for digital empowerment by ensuring computer literacy for all children (see S. 2229), S1391 [9MR] (see H.R. 3897), H921 [9MR]

———require schools and libraries to install and use Internet filtering or blocking technology to be eligible for Federal funds for computers (see H.R. 4545), H3867 [25MY] (see H.R. 4600), H4120 [8JN]

———support Internet safety awareness (see H. Res. 575), H7502 [12SE]

Congressional Recognition for Excellence in Arts Education Board: establish (see S. 2789), S5790 [26JN] (see H.R. 5554), H11194 [25OC]

Constitutional amendments: right to high quality education (see H.J. Res. 97), H2012 [10AP]

Corp. for National and Community Service: include participation in a volunteer firefighting agency as one of the national service programs authorized to receive assistance under the AmeriCorps program (see H.R. 5425), H9504 [6OC]

———State commissions audit funding (see H.R. 4309), H2338 [13AP]

Correctional institutions: authorize funding for successful reentry of criminal offenders into local communities (see S. 2908), S7477 [24JY] (see H.R. 5563, 5567), H11206 [26OC]

Crime: require that registered sexually violent offenders provide notice of any attendance at higher education institutions (see H.R. 4407), H2770 [9MY]

Day of National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence: designate (see S. Res. 345), S7840 [27JY] (see S. Res. 374), S10412 [12OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: convey certain National Forest System lands for use for educational purposes (see H.R. 5618), H11781 [1NO]

Dept. of Commerce: establish the Nancy Foster Marine Biology Scholarship Program (see S. 2954), S7839 [27JY] (see H.R. 5086), H7209 [27JY]

Dept. of Defense: deny educational assistance funds to local educational agencies that deny access to secondary school students for military recruiting purposes (see S. 2397), S2526 [11AP] (see H.R. 4660), H4484 [14JN]

———establish Veterans Mission for Youth Initiative within the Troops-to-Teachers Program (see S. 2867), S6678 [13JY]

Dept. of Education: enhance efforts to facilitate the involvement of small business owners in State and local initiatives to improve education (see S. 2455), S2865 [25AP]

———establish school dropout prevention programs (see H.R. 5015), H7206 [27JY]

———investigation and audit (see S. 2829), S6121 [29JN]

———make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see S. 2137), S1025 [1MR] (see H.R. 4539), H3813 [24MY]

———provide grants to develop technologies to eliminate functional barriers to full independence for disabled individuals (see S. 3211), S10619 [17OC]

———reauthorize and improve the educational research and statistical programs (see H.R. 4994), H7205 [27JY]

———transfer Impact Aid Program funding responsibility for military connected children and property to the Dept. of Defense (see S. 3158), S9861 [4OC]

Dept. of Energy: University Nuclear Science and Engineering Programs funding (see S. 3282), S11917 [15DE]

Dept. of Justice: make grants to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America to establish after-school technology programs (see S. 2061), S613 [10FE] (see H.R. 4178), H1763 [4AP]

Dept. of State: accept endowment contributions for educational and cultural international exchange programs and allow designation of such programs in recognition of the contributions (see H.R. 3913), H996 [14MR]

———establish nonprofit entities for international educational, cultural, and arts programs (see S. 3251), S11131 [26OC]

———establish undergraduate grant program to assist certain U.S. students to pursue studies at foreign institutions of higher education (see S. 3076), S8823 [20SE] (see H.R. 4528), H3812 [24MY]

Digital Bridge Trust Fund: establish (see H.R. 4477), H3308 [17MY]

Diseases: increase public awareness of multiple sclerosis (see S. Con. Res. 93), S1392 [9MR] (see S. Con. Res. 97), S1512 [21MR] (see H. Con. Res. 271), H756 [8MR]

———increase public awareness of tuberous sclerosis (see H. Con. Res. 337), H3868 [25MY]

District of Columbia: provide that local legislation on the membership and responsibilities of the Board of Eeducation and school election districts shall take effect upon ratification by the voters (see H.R. 4387), H2606 [4MY]

Domestic policy: apply research findings to all students learning to read English, promote family literacy projects, and reauthorize the inexpensive book distribution program (see S. 2452), S2728 [13AP] (see H.R. 4307), H2338 [13AP]

Drug abuse: combat ``Ecstasy'' production, abuse, and imports, and increase education and awareness on dangers (see S. 2612), S4297 [23MY]

Drug-Free Communities Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5427), H9634 [10OC]

Economy: provide certain benefits and assistance to workers displaced by trade or technology and assist communities experiencing economic distress in restructuring their economies (see H.R. 5473), H9907 [16OC]

Education for All Handicapped Children Act: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 135), S8501 [13SE] (see H. Con. Res. 399), H7577 [13SE]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: allow States and local school districts flexibility in allocating Federal funds (see H.R. 4141), H1628 [30MR]

———assist States and local educational agencies with expenses of Federal infrastructure, technology, and equipment requirements (see H.R. 4766), H5240 [27JN]

———ensure services for students are coordinated (see H.R. 4891), H6599 [19JY]

———extend programs and activities (see H.R. 4508), H3474 [19MY]

———reauthorize and improve (see S. 2254), S1512 [21MR] (see H.R. 4518), H3648 [23MY] (see H.R. 4564), H3868 [25MY]

———reauthorize Impact Aid Program (see H.R. 3616), H340 [10FE]

Employment: establish a direct loan program for certain part-time students to improve job skills (see H.R. 4287), H2337 [13AP]

FCC: clarify service obligations of noncommercial educational broadcast stations (see H.R. 4201), H1956 [6AP]

———clarify service obligations of noncommercial educational broadcast stations (H.R. 4201), consideration (see H. Res. 527), H4674 [19JN]

———follow normal rulemaking procedures in establishing additional requirements for noncommercial educational television broadcasters (see S. 2010), S113 [27JA] (see S. 2215), S1315 [8MR] (see H.R. 3525), H48 [27JA]

Federal aid programs: permit certain incarcerated students to receive Pell Grant awards (see H.R. 5632), H11927 [14NO]

Firearms: prohibit possession in places of worship or educational and scholastic settings (see S. Res. 295), S2865 [25AP] (see H. Con. Res. 359), H4817 [21JN]

Foreign policy: ensure appropriate understanding and sensitivity in responding to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide issues related to Armenian Genocide (see H. Res. 596), H8406 [27SE]

———ensure appropriate understanding and sensitivity in responding to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide issues related to Armenian Genocide (H. Res. 596), consideration (see H. Res. 625), H9766 [11OC]

Foreign trade: extend trade adjustment assistance benefit period for adversely affected workers enrolled in training programs (see H.R. 4077), H1405 [23MR]

Forest Service: sell Rocky Mountain Research Station and use proceeds to purchase interests in multiagency research and education facility constructed by the University of Idaho (see S. 3039), S8413 [12SE]

GAO: conduct a comprehensive fraud audit of the Dept. of Education (see H.R. 4079), H1405 [23MR]

Government: improve Federal education research, evaluation, information, and dissemination (see H.R. 4875), H6469 [18JY]

Health: provide technical assistance to school-based health centers to develop and operate computer systems that maintain patient data (see H.R. 5508), H10472 [19OC]

———raise awareness, and create educational programs, concerning eating disorders (see H.R. 3928), H1075 [15MR]

———reduce paperwork and improve payment policies for services, and prevent fraud and abuse through health care provider education (see H.R. 5094), H7209 [27JY]

Health care professionals: establish a demonstration program to address physician shortage, recruitment, and retention problems in rural areas (see S. 3176), S10083 [6OC]

Higher Education Act: improve integrity of Federal student loan programs relative to students at foreign institutions (see S. 3143), S9605 [2OC]

———technical amendments (see H.R. 4504), H3474 [19MY]

History: importance of U.S. history education (see S. Con. Res. 129), S6257 [30JN] (see H. Con. Res. 366), H5655 [29JN]

Housing: provide for one percent FHA mortgage loan downpayments for teachers and public safety officers to purchase homes within employing jurisdictions (see H.R. 3884), H920 [9MR]

Immigration: ensure that immigrant students and their families receive services to successfully participate in schools and communities (see S. 2484), S3023 [27AP]

———extend priority to certain family-sponsored immigrants based upon educational attainment and require diversity immigrants to have a bachelor's degree (see H.R. 5448), H9767 [11OC]

———increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and expand education and training opportunities for U.S. students and workers (see S. 2045), S538 [9FE] (see H.R. 3814), H631 [1MR]

———provide for the collection of information relative to nonimmigrant foreign students and other exchange program participants (see S. 3149), S9701 [3OC]

———provide H-1B nonimmigrant status to aliens without regard to certain limits if the U.S. employer seeking the alien's entry makes a scholarship contribution to an institution of higher education (see H.R. 5625), H11842 [3NO]

Impact Aid Program: modify computation of weighted student units for payments to local educational agencies (see S. 2118), S929 [29FE]

Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act: contract support costs (see H.R. 4148), H1628 [30MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorize school personnel to discipline children with disabilities who engage in certain dangerous behavior (see S. 2517), S3612 [8MY] (see H.R. 4127), H1588 [29MR]

———authorizing appropriations (see S. 2341), S2106 (see S. 2355), S2107 [4AP] (see H.R. 3545), H49 [27JA] (see H.R. 4055), H1284 [22MR] (see H.R. 4090), H1405 [23MR] (see H.R. 4240), H2122 [11AP] (see H.R. 5180), H7651 [14SE]

———use of local funds to provide additional funding for Elementary and Secondary Education Act programs (see H.R. 5096), H7209 [27JY]

INS: provide for direct payment of information fees by foreign students under the Coordinated Interagency Partnership Regulating International Students Program (see H.R. 3732), H573 [29FE]

Insurance: restore children's insurance benefits in the case of children of a certain age who attend postsecondary schools (see H.R. 4873), H6469 [18JY] (see H.R. 5329), H8406 [27SE]

International education: establish policy (see H. Con. Res. 342), H3868 [25MY]

International House: anniversary (see S. Res. 308), S4190 [18MY]

Investments: establish Individual Development Accounts for certain individuals and families (see S. 2740), S5240 [15JN]

Judicial Education Fund: establish for the payment of expenses of judges participating in seminars (see S. 2990), S7840 [27JY]

Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act: reauthorize (see S. 2278), S1671 [23MR] (see S. 3032), S8413 [12SE]

Languages: provide grants to local agencies to assist schools in obtaining computer software for bilingual education (see H.R. 4349), H2410 [2MY]

Lawyers and attorneys: qualify public defenders for student loan forgiveness under the Federal Perkins Loan Program (see S. 2423), S2727 [13AP] (see H.R. 4290), H2337 [13AP]

Local government: assist local educational agencies in financing and establishing alternative education systems (see H.R. 3873), H920 [9MR]

———direct funding and control to local educational agencies (see H.R. 3867), H756 [8MR]

Medicare: expand medical residency training programs in geriatric medicine (see S. 2910), S7656 [26JY] (see H.R. 4930), H6776 [24JY]

———graduate medical education payments (see S. 2394), S2526 [11AP] (see H.R. 4239), H2122 [11AP]

———limit number of residents in allopathic and osteopathic medicine eligible for graduate medical education payments (see H.R. 5348), H8551 [29SE]

———provide more equitable payments for direct graduate medical education (see H.R. 5005), H7206 (see H.R. 5089), H7209 [27JY]

Medicare/Medicaid: waive certain nurse aide training requirements (see H.R. 4547), H3867 [25MY] (see H.R. 5282), H8061 [25SE]

Mickey Leland Memorial Fellowship Program: establish (see H.R. 4648), H4336 [13JN]

Middle East: prohibit assistance to the Palestinian Authority unless and until certain conditions are met (see S. 3280), S11917 [15DE]

Middlebury College: bicentennial (see S. Res. 355), S8413 [12SE]

Minorities: establish educational partnerships that enable students attending minority-serving institutions to earn dual degrees and to enter fields that are underrepresented by minorities (see H.R. 4476), H3308 [17MY]

Morality and ethics: improve character education programs (see H.R. 3681), H509 [16FE]

Museums: establish a commission to study the establishment of a national education museum and archive (see H.R. 4667), H4484 [14JN]

Music and dance: importance of music education (see H. Con. Res. 266), H647 [6MR]

National Apprenticeship Act: ensure that applications relating to apprenticeship programs are processed in a fair and timely manner (see H.R. 4781), H5435 [28JN]

National Cancer Institute: establish demonstration project to provide research for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure for cancer (see H.R. 5419), H9504 [6OC]

National Charter Schools Week: designate (see S. Con. Res. 108), S3514 [4MY]

———observance (see H. Con. Res. 310), H2339 [13AP]

National Community Antidrug Coalition Institute: establish (see S. 2473), S2940 [26AP]

National Endowment for the Arts: repeal State grant limitations (see H.R. 3635), H340 [10FE]

National Environmental Education Act: redesignate in honor of John H. Chafee, establish the John H. Chafee Memorial Fellowship Program, and extend programs (see H.R. 4745), H5168 [26JN]

National objectives: modernize public schools, reduce class size, increase access to technology, enhance school safety, improve teacher quality, and strengthen accountability for academic results (see H.R. 4346), H2409 [2MY]

———provide for community learning and successful schools (see S. 2219), S1315 [8MR]

National Reading Panel: comprehensive effort to disseminate recommendations on children's reading levels to teachers, parents, and universities (see S. 2788), S5790 [26JN] (see H.R. 4323), H2338 [13AP]

National Teach Census Week: support (see H. Con. Res. 263), H641 [2MR]

National Teach for America Week: designate (see S. Res. 359), S8941 [21SE] (see S. Res. 381), S10926 [24OC]

Native Americans: improve American Indian Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (see S. 2353), S2107 [4AP] (see H.R. 3629), H340 [10FE]

———provide student loan forgiveness to teachers who work in tribal colleges or universities (see S. 2978), S7840 [27JY]

———support the development of Native American Language Survival Schools (see S. 2688), S4669 [7JN]

Next Generation Internet Act: reauthorize (see S. 2046), S538 [9FE]

NSF: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 4485), H3308 [17MY] (see H.R. 4491), H3412 [18MY] (see H.R. 4500), H3474 [19MY] (see H.R. 4901), H6717 [20JY]

Peace Corps: redesignate the Peace Corps World Wise Schools Program as the Paul D. Coverdell World Wise Schools Program (see H.R. 5357), H8617 [2OC]

Physical education: provide grants to local educational agencies to initiate and improve programs (see H.R. 4536), H3813 [24MY]

Prayer: constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (see H.J. Res. 108), H7991 [21SE]

Public broadcasting: make certain political broadcasting requirements inapplicable to noncommerical educational broadcasting stations (see S. 3262), S11374 [30OC]

Public Health Service Act: establish scholarship and loan repayment programs in veterinarian shortage areas (see H.R. 5186), H7651 [14SE]

Public welfare programs: establish asset-based welfare policies (see S. 2023), S285 [2FE]

Riverside, CA: planning, design, construction, furnishing, and equipping of Riverside School for the Arts (see H.R. 4620), H4173 [9JN]

Rural areas: establish teacher recruitment and professional development programs for rural areas (see S. 2120), S929 [29FE]

———provide for a rural education development initiative (see S. 2009), S86 [26JA]

———provide for education assistance (see S. 2121), S930 [29FE]

SBA: establish a vocational and technical entrepreneurship development demonstration program (see H.R. 5249), H7990 [21SE]

School resource officers: increase use by local educational agencies (see H.R. 3827), H641 [2MR]

Schools: construction and infrastructure improvements funding (see S. 2124), S930 [29FE] (see H.R. 3705), H572 [29FE]

———develop and implement comprehensive school safety plans (see H.R. 4428), H2966 [11MY]

———direct funding and control to local educational agencies to raise student achievement levels, and provide achievement-based college assistance to students in failing schools (see S. 2159), S1117 [2MR]

———encourage teaching of the role of Native Americans in U.S. history and culture and the leading of community service projects that further such education (see H. Res. 487), H2410 [2MY]

———ensure implementation of adequate safeguards before distributing certain prescribed medications to students (see H.R. 4083), H1405 [23MR]

———guarantee payment of loans made by lending institutions for public charter school capital projects (see H.R. 4032), H1119 [16MR]

———promote the use of proven academic and classroom-management solutions for problems of behavior, attention, and learning in school children (see H. Res. 459), H1763 [4AP]

———provide grants for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training in public schools (see H.R. 4506), H3474 [19MY]

———provide loans to enable State or local governments to make interest payments on qualified school construction bonds (see H.R. 4054), H1284 [22MR]

———provide loans to State or local governments to make interest payments on qualified school construction bonds and support existing school construction programs (see S. 2890), S7229 [19JY]

———provide notification to State educational agencies regarding the availability of funds to establish school safety hotlines (see H.R. 5123), H7364 [7SE]

———transfer of certain public lands or national forest lands for use as elementary or secondary schools (H.R. 150), concur with Senate amendment (see H. Res. 621), H9635 [10OC]

Senate: return of certain treaties to the President (see S. Res. 267), S1392 [9MR]

South Gate, CA: extend authority of the Los Angeles Unified School District to use certain park lands for elementary school purposes (see H.R. 5083), H7209 [27JY]

States: allow States and local school districts choice in conducting student assessments, S3238 [2MY]

Tariff: children's educational machines (see S. 2770), S5662 [22JN]

Taxation: allow credit for elementary and secondary school teachers who provide classroom materials (see S. 2012), S113 [27JA] (see H.R. 4025), H1119 [16MR]

———allow exclusion of tax-exempt bonds issued for health care or educational purposes in determination of interest expenses of financial institutions (see H.R. 4666), H4484 [14JN]

———allow tax-free rollovers of amounts in one qualified State tuition program to another qualified State tuition program for the same beneficiary (see H.R. 3674), H509 [16FE]

———designate educational empowerment zones in certain low-income areas and give a tax incentive to attract teachers to work in such areas (see H.R. 5584), H11207 [26OC]

———designate renewal communities, provide tax credits to investors seeking to provide capital to create new markets in low-income communities, and establish Individual Development Accounts (see S. 2779), S5663 [22JN]

———encourage stronger mathematics and science programs at elementary and secondary schools (see S. 2622), S4378 [24MY] (see H.R. 4273), H2336 [13AP]

———establish individual development accounts to allow those with limited means to accumulate assets, access education, own homes and businesses, and achieve economic self-sufficiency (see H.R. 4106), H1476 [28MR]

———exclude from gross income gain from the sale of securities which are used to pay for higher education expenses (see H.R. 4993), H7205 [27JY]

———exclude from gross income payments made under Dept. of Defense programs for the repayment of student loans of members of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4214), H1957 [6AP] (see H.R. 4245), H2238 [12AP]

———expand incentives for the construction and renovation of public schools (see H.R. 4094), H1476 [28MR]

———expand lifetime learning credit and provide deductions for qualified tuition and related expenses (see S. 3047), S8585 [14SE]

———expand the enhanced deduction for corporate donations of computer technology to public libraries and community centers (see S. 2302), S1815 [28MR]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit for expenses of individuals receiving certain State scholarships (see S. 3065), S8759 [19SE]

———improve access to tax-exempt debt for small non-profit health care and educational institutions (see S. 2626), S4379 [24MY]

———increase the deduction for host families of foreign exchange and other students (see H.R. 5009), H7206 [27JY]

———make Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits refundable and allow taxpayers to obtain short-term student loans by using the future refund of such credits as collateral for the loans (see H.R. 5541), H11193 [25OC]

———permit the disclosure of return information to verify the accuracy of information provided on applications for Federal student financial aid (see H.R. 4661), H4484 [14JN]

———provide tax credit for elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 5112), H7280 [6SE]

———provide tax credit for elementary and secondary school teachers who receive advanced certification and to exclude from gross income certain amounts received by such teachers (see S. 2479), S3023 [27AP]

———treatment of computer contributions (see S. 2424), S2727 [13AP] (see H.R. 4061), H1284 [22MR]

———treatment of national service educational awards (see H.R. 5215), H7871 [19SE]

———treatment of sale of certain animals associated with educational programs (see H.R. 3692), H510 [16FE]

Teachers: establish a demonstration project to increase salaries and benefits for teachers who enter into contracts to serve as master teachers (see S. 2929), S7656 [26JY]

———establish a national teaching fellowship program to encourage individuals to enter, and remain, in the field of teaching at public schools (see H.R. 4143), H1628 [30MR]

———establish an alternative path to teaching in needy school districts (see H.R. 5583), H11207 [26OC]

———establish programs to recruit, retain, and retrain teachers and provide loan forgiveness to entice students into teaching (see S. 2276), S1596 [22MR] (see H.R. 4058), H1284 [22MR]

———expand the teacher loan forgiveness programs under the guaranteed and direct student loan programs (see H.R. 5319), H8405 [27SE]

———improve initial teaching experiences and offer alternative routes to certification (see S. 2122), S930 [29FE]

———improve program for the forgiveness of student loans (see H.R. 4258), H2238 [12AP] (see H.R. 4538), H3813 [24MY]

———increase amount of loan forgiveness (see H.R. 3880), H920 [9MR] (see H.R. 5034), H7207 [27JY]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers who work in schools with a high concentration of low-income students (see H.R. 4956), H7002 [25JY]

———make scholarships available to certain exceptional individuals to encourage them to pursue teaching careers or to improve their teaching skills (see H.R. 4486), H3308 [17MY]

———provide grants to States to encourage retention of teachers through payment of bonuses (see H.R. 4406), H2770 [9MY]

———support (see H. Res. 492), H2606 [4MY]

———support teacher corps programs (see S. 2116), S929 [29FE]

Technology: distribute funds to State educational agencies to advance the use of technology to effectively teach our students computer skills and improve the general educational performance of students (see H.R. 4473), H3172 [16MY]

———establish a program for next-generation technology grants to improve teaching and learning in schools (see H.R. 4183), H1851 [5AP]

———establish grants to develop a high-technology infrastructure of educational and cultural resources and a systemic link between such resources and local educational and cultural partnerships (see S. 2762), S5555 [21JN]

———provide for teacher training (see S. 2119), S929 [29FE]

———provide grants to partnerships to establish and carry out information technology training programs and to provide incentives for educators to obtain information technology certification (see S. 2347), S2107 [4AP] (see H.R. 4176), H1763 [4AP]

———strengthen math and science training to prepare students to enter the information technology workforce (see S. 2067), S613 [10FE]

21st Century Community Learning Centers Act: expand after-school activities and services (see H.R. 5227), H7932 [20SE]

———include public libraries (see H.R. 4947), H7002 [25JY]

``United States Capitol'': authorize printing (see S. Con. Res. 141), S9702 [3OC]

Veterans: develop educational programs on veterans' contributions to the country (see S. Res. 304), S3692 [9MY]

———require certain employment centers use measurable performance outcomes to improve employment and training services provided to veterans and disabled veterans (see H.R. 4765), H5240 [27JN]

Vietnam: carry out fellowship program to enable Vietnamese nationals to pursue advanced studies in science, mathematics, and technology and enable U.S. citizens to teach in those fields in Vietnam (see S. 3241), S10999 [25OC] (see H.R. 5581), H11206 [26OC]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a temporary education center (see S. 3089), S8941 [21SE] (see H.R. 5268), H7996 [22SE]

White Earth Tribal and Community College: add to list of land grant institutions (see S. 2802), S5884 [27JN] (see H.R. 5280), H8061 [25SE]

Biographies

Ibanez, Manuel L., S951 [29FE]

Spoon, Alan G., S951 [29FE]

Widnall, Sheila E., S951 [29FE]

Briefs

How Washington Can Really Help Charter Schools: Don Soifer, Lexington Institute, H2372 [2MY]

Cloture motions

Immigration: increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and expand education and training opportunities for U.S. students and workers (S. 2045), S8730 [19SE], S9028 [22SE], S9219, S9248 [26SE], S9440 [28SE]

———increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and expand education and training opportunities for U.S. students and workers (S. 2045), motion to proceed, S8619 [15SE]

Taxation: treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (S. 1134), S775 [24FE]

Cost Estimates

Education Land Grant Act (H.R. 150): CBO, S1506 [21MR]

Declarations

Bill of Nights—Improving Sleep Habits: National Sleep Foundation, E565 [13AP]

Essays

Always Try Your Hardest, Be Encouraging: Katie McGwin, S1312 [8MR]

Children Learn Good and Bad From Models: Patrick Kolsky, S1312 [8MR]

Commitment to Peace for the 21st Century: David J. Redlinger, S5449-S5451 [20JN]

How Should We Honor America's Veterans? Samuel I. Cashdollar, S3738 [9MY]

International Market Baskets Begin on Hoosier Farms: Clayton Owsley, S337 [3FE]

———Emily Ripperger, S337 [3FE]

Katherine Maxwell—A Montana Immigrant: Adrienne Maxwell, S4097 [17MY]

Our American Heritage and Our Responsibility To Preserve It: Christine Bell, E514 [6AP]

Parents Have an Obligation To Be Good Sports, Too: Aroha Fanning, S1313 [8MR]

Proud To Be Bilingual: Oscar Zepeda, E93 [8FE]

Why I'm Glad America Is a Nation of Immigrants: Allison P. Sigmon, S6345 [10JY]

———Christa Conway, S6345 [10JY]

———John Klaasen, S6345 [10JY]

———Kaitlin Young, S6345 [10JY]

———Shayna Walton, S6345 [10JY]

Explanations

Educational Opportunities Act (S. 2): Jeffords Amendment on Early Learning Programs Funding, S3599 [8MY]

Veterans Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act (S. 1402), H9931-H9941 [17OC]

———Senate Amendments to House Amendments, S10504-S10513 [12OC]

Factsheets

Individual Development Accounts—Federal Policy, S5267 [15JN]

Histories

House Republican Efforts Relative to Education (1994-2000), H8608-H8610 [2OC]

Letters

Access to Books for Children (ABC) Act: Barry Zuckerman, Reach Out and Read National Center, S9610 [2OC]

———Kyle Zimmer, First Book (organization), S9611 [2OC]

Affordable Education Act: Michael A. Resnick, National School Boards Association, S905 [29FE]

American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act: Essential Worker Immigrant Coalition, S8801 [20SE], S9124 [25SE]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S9374 [27SE]

———Vice President Gore, S7820 [27JY]

American Dream Challenge: Susan Lanyon, E1207 [11JY]

America's Better Classroom Act: Representative Capps, Nick Hill, and Milagros Macias, H7643 [14SE]

Application of Federal competitive bid laws for construction of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library: Kim Robinson, Illinois Capital Development Board, S9828 [4OC]

Book Stamp Act: Adele Robinson, National Association for the Education of Young Children, S4320 [23MY]

———Marian Wright Edelman, Children's Defense Fund (organization), S4320 [23MY]

———Patricia Schroeder, Association of American Publishers, Inc., S4320 [23MY]

———Richard E. Sells, Reading Is Fundamental, Inc., S4321 [23MY]

———Steve Cohen, 4 To 14.COM (business), S4320 [23MY]

Bureau of Economic Analysis funding: Robert Shapiro, Dept. of Commerce, H5104 [26JN]

Climate Change Energy Policy Response Act: Senator Craig, S5295 [16JN]

Early learning programs funding, S3668 [9MY]

———Andrea Young, National Black Child Development Institute, Inc., S3667 [9MY]

———Betty Beene, United Way, S3668 [9MY]

———David H. Driscoll, Massachusetts Dept. of Education, S3667 [9MY]

———Elaine Fersh, Parents United for Child Care (organization), S3667 [9MY]

———Howard Baker, Geresh and Sara Lemberg Children's Center, Inc., S3669 [9MY]

———Marta T. Rosa, Child Care Resource Center, Inc., S3668 [9MY]

———Nancy Duff Campbell and Judith C. Appelbaum, National Women's Law Center, S3667 [9MY]

———Rob Reiner, S3667 [9MY]

———Sanford Newman, Fight Crime—Invest in Kids (organization), S3668 [9MY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act programs funding: Gordon M. Ambach, Council of Chief State School Officers, S5855 [27JN]

Elementary School Counseling Demonstration Act funding: several Representatives, H4050 [8JN]

End of session legislative package: President Clinton, S11195 [27OC]

Federal Contractor Flexibility Act: Harris N. Miller, Information Technology Association of America, H2355 [2MY]

Federal Housing Finance Board allocation of authority to Federal Home Loan Banks to guarantee school construction bonds: Deborah F. Silberman and William W. Ginsberg, Federal Housing Finance Board, S1096 [2MR]

Federal technology research and development funding: Council on Competitiveness, S3503 [4MY]

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) funding: Kendra Fox-Davis, U.S. Student Association, S5962 [28JN]

Graduate medical education payments: several Members of Congress, S6208 [30JN]

Immigrants to New Americans Act: Brent Wilkes, League of United Latin American Citizens, S3030 [27AP]

———Delia Pompa, National Association for Bilingual Education, S3029 [27AP]

———Raul Yzaguirre, National Council of La Raza, S3029 [27AP]

Impact Aid Program funding: several Senators, S5834 [27JN]

Impact Aid Program reauthorization: Brent D. Gish, National Indian Impacted Schools Association, H3000 [15MY]

———Fleet Reserve Association, H3000 [15MY]

———James D. Staton, Air Force Sergeants Association, H3000 [15MY]

———John B. Forkenbrock, National Association of Federally Impacted Schools, H3000 [15MY], E121 [10FE]

———John F. Deegan, National Military Impacted Schools Association, H3000 [15MY], E121 [10FE]

———Margaret Hallgren, National Military Family Association, Inc., H3000 [15MY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding: National Governors' Association, S905 [29FE]

———Senator Voinovich, S1372 [9MR]

Information Technology Act: Consortium for Outstanding Achievement in Teaching With Technology, S2112 [4AP]

Installation of filtering or blocking programs in schools and libraries with Internet access: several organizations, S5647 [22JN], S5867 [27JN]

Job Corps employment opportunities: Dawn Day, E1294 [21JY]

Loans to State or local governments to make interest payments on qualified school construction bonds and support existing school construction programs: Brenda L. Welburn, National Association of State Boards of Education, S7241 [19JY]

———James E. Rier, Jr., Maine State Board of Education, S7242 [19JY]

———Mary E. Teasley, National Education Association, S7241 [19JY]

———Vicki Rafel, PTA, S7241 [19JY]

Montgomery GI Bill benefits improvement by improving and expanding educational assistance programs: C. Donald Sweeney, National Association of State Approving Agencies, Inc., H4629 [19JN]

———Dennis M. Cullinan, VFW, H4628 [19JN]

———Larry D. Rhea, Non Commissioned Officers Association, H4628 [19JN]

———Thomas H. Miller, Blinded Veterans Association, H4629 [19JN]

Pell Grant Program funding: Cyndy Littlefield, Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, S2392 [7AP]

———David L. Warren and Stanley O. Ikenberry, Student Aid Alliance, S2392 [7AP]

———Ellin Nolan and Edward Kealy, Committee for Education Funding, S2392 [7AP]

———Stanley O. Ikenberry, American Council on Education, S2391 [7AP]

Permit State and local educational agencies to establish uniform disciplinary policies under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: Carter D. Ward, Missouri Education Roundtable (organization), S3312 [3MY]

Public Schools Emergency Recovery Program proposal: Representatives Owens and Clyburn, Congressional Black Caucus, H11615 [30OC]

Research on medical, biotechnological, food, and industrial uses of tobacco funding: Charles W. Steger, Virginia Tech, H5557 [29JN]

———Kenneth L. Dretchen, Georgetown University Medical Center, H5557 [29JN]

———Larry B. Wooten, North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation, H5558 [29JN]

———Mary Anne Fox, North Carolina State University, H5557 [29JN]

School construction and infrastructure improvements funding: Representative Owens, H11613, H11614 [30OC]

School construction and renovation tax incentives: Wayne G. Sanstead, North Dakota Dept. of Public Instruction, S990 [1MR]

School social promotion: NAACP, S1076 [2MR]

School violence studies: Ron A. Astor, University of Michigan, S4444 [25MY]

Tribute to ``Building Skills for America'' signature campaign participants: several Members of Congress, E1805 [17OC]

———several Senators, S9190 [25SE]

Workforce investment programs funding: J. Thomas Cochran, U.S. Conference of Mayors, S5967 [28JN]

———Larry E. Naake, National Association of Counties, S5968 [28JN]

———Massachusetts Municipal Association, S5969 [28JN]

———Thomas M. Menino, Mayor of Boston, MA, S5968 [28JN]

———U.S. Conference of Mayors, S5966 [28JN]

Lists

Charter school highlights and statistics, H2372 [2MY]

Congressional Certificate of Merit award recipients from New Mexico's First Congressional District, E1296 [21JY]

Corp. for National and Community Service National Service-Learning Leader Schools Program award recipients, S5238 [15JN]

Groups supporting Kennedy amendment on teacher quality to H.R. 4577, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S5945 [28JN]

Indiana Eighth Grade Youth Essay Contest winners, S337 [3FE]

Legislation cleared by Congress, signed into law, or en route to the President for his signature since Labor Day, S10887 [23OC]

Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipients, S4815 [8JN]

Republican Party history of cutting education funding in appropriations bills, S6631 [13JY]

School construction bills introduced during the 106th Congress, H11617 [30OC]

Supporters of S. 2137, Holocaust Education Assistance Act, S1028 [1MR]

Memorandums

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration Program: Dept. of Education, H4289-H4291 [13JN]

Montgomery GI Bill Benefits Improvement by Improving and Expanding Educational Assistance Programs: David E. Woodbury, AMVETS, H4629 [19JN]

NSF Competitive Grant Awards to Public and Private Schools To Hire Master Teachers: David M. Ackerman, H10619 [24OC]

Messages

Economic Report: President Clinton, S608-S610 [10FE], H331-H333 [10FE]

Motions

Immigration: increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and expand education and training opportunities for U.S. students and workers (S. 2045), S9028 [22SE], S9338, S9375 [27SE]

Taxation: treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (S. 1134), S919 [29FE], S991 [1MR], S1099 [2MR]

Papers

Graduate Physician Training Positions: Dept. of Veterans Affairs, S7785 [27JY]

Poems

``Chant for Surplus Justice,'' Representative Owens, E1218 [13JY]

Prayers

Teacher's Prayer: James J. Metcalf, E2143 [7DE]

Press releases

Rising Math Scores Suggest Education Reforms Are Working: Rand Corp., S10975 [25OC]

Remarks in House

Adamsville, TN: tribute to Adamsville Junior Senior High School band, E2078 [3NO]

Adelphi University: anniversary of School of Social Work, E622 [3MY]

Aemisegger, Christopher: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E1002 [14JN]

African Americans: access to health care professions, H502, H503 [16FE]

———promote cultural education and awareness of the history of slavery, H431 [15FE]

———race-based assistance programs funding, H243 [8FE]

AID: ensure gender-related issues are considered in program decisions, H5996, H5997 [13JY]

Albertus Magnus College: anniversary, E1582 [25SE]

Albertville, AL: McCord Elementary School recipient of Title I Distinguished School Award, E589 [13AP]

Albuquerque, NM: Marshall Floyd Award recipients for excellence in teaching, E995 [14JN]

———tribute to Governor Bent Elementary School for recognition by the Fordham Foundation, E1011 [14JN]

Alfke, Kathy: National Right To Read Foundation Patrick Groff Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1715 [6OC]

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.: tribute to Beta Tau Lambda Alumni Chapter in Fort Worth, TX, E2163 [8DE]

Alpha Phi Omega (service fraternity): anniversary, E2190 [15DE]

American Association of Dental Schools: tribute, E419 [27MR]

American Association of People With Disabilities: tribute, H6757 [24JY]

American Association of University Women: anniversary of Humboldt County, CA, branch, E1652 [3OC]

Anchorage, AK: tribute to West Anchorage High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E659 [4MY]

Anderson, Lonnie R.: Kentucky School Boards Association F.L. Dupree Award recipient, E271 [9MR]

Anderson, SC: T.L. Hanna High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E847 [25MY]

Ann Arbor, MI: Ann Arbor Huron High School recipient of the GRAMMY Signature School award, E703 [11MY], E735 [16MY]

Annual Week of the Classroom Teacher Celebration: observance, E410 [23MR]

Apple Valley, MN: Apple Valley High School recipient of the GRAMMY Signature School award, E692 [10MY]

Arensman, Meredith: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kentucky, E647 [4MY]

Arlington, VA: tribute to Arlington Traditional School Reading Challenge Program, E1811 [17OC]

Armed Forces: annual determination of the basic benefit rate for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (H.R. 4334), H3555 [23MY]

———implement an allowance for members subjected to lengthy or numerous deployments, and require studies on tax credits for employers of National Guard members, and the expansion of military programs for youth (H.R. 4208), H6475 [19JY]

———improve Montgomery GI Bill benefits by improving and expanding educational assistance programs, H1373, H1396 [23MR], H4627-H4629 [19JN]

———improve Montgomery GI Bill benefits by improving and expanding educational assistance programs (H.R. 1071), H3553, H3555 [23MY]

———improve Montgomery GI Bill benefits by improving and expanding educational assistance programs (H.R. 1182), H3555 [23MY]

Army: close School of the Americas and determine appropriate education and training for Latin American military personnel, H3351-H3357 [18MY], E817 [24MY]

Ashdown, David: Time Warner Cable National Teacher Award recipient, E914 [8JN]

Association for the Research of Middle Eastern Cultures: anniversary, E2081 [3NO]

Austell, GA: grand opening of the Michael A. Grant Boys and Girls Club, E1842 [19OC]

Baker, Aaron: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E1010 [14JN]

Balchunas, Joseph: Florida Dept. of Education and Burdines Corp., Florida Teacher of the Year award recipient, E883 [6JN]

———Florida Teacher of the Year award recipient, E803 [22MY]

Balter, Bruce: Holocaust Education Award recipient, E78 [8FE]

Baltimore, MD: tribute to Baltimore City Police School Force, H615 [1MR]

Baltimore Hebrew University: anniversary, E420 [27MR]

Banks of Promise (organization): tribute for involvement in America's Promise (organization), E1321 [26JY]

Barrett, Martha: Ventura County, CA, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1473 [13SE]

Barrett-Hayes, Debi: National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee, E1003, E1012 [14JN]

Bastrop, TX: tribute to Bastrop High School student council energy and environment committee, E513 [6AP]

Bayonne, NJ: tribute to Elks Lodge No. 434 Student of the Month award recipients, E608 [2MY]

Beascochea, Valerie: U.S. National Collegiate Award in Nursing recipient, E986 [13JN]

Beaumont, TX: anniversary of Southerland Head Start Program, E536 [11AP]

Beirne, Charles J.: appointment as president of Le Moyne College, E1856 [19OC]

Belleville, IL: anniversary of Elks Lodge 481, E203 [1MR]

Benson family: tribute for donation of Leon S. Benson Holocaust Studies Collection to the San Mateo Public Library, E1555 [21SE]

Berry, Nancy: National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee, E1325 [26JY]

Besteiro, Raul: University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College Distinguished Alumni honoree, E709 [11MY]

Black History Month: observance, H149-H154 [1FE], H431-H437 [15FE]

Bloom Township, IL: anniversary of Bloom Township High School, E182 [29FE]

Boaz, AL: Carlisle Elementary School recipient of Title I Distinguished School Award, E589 [13AP]

Bob Jones University: condemn discriminatory practices, H552 [29FE]

———condemn discriminatory practices (H. Con. Res. 261), E455 [30MR]

———condemn discriminatory practices (H. Res. 428), H518 [29FE], E182, E187 [29FE]

Boy Scouts: anniversary, E86, E93 [8FE], E200 [29FE]

Boyd, Milton: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for the District of Columbia, E645 [4MY]

Breeze, Erin: George J. Mitchell Scholarship recipient, E31 [31JA]

Bronx, NY: tribute to Community School Board 12 scholarship dinner dance, E750 [17MY]

Brownsville, TX: Oliviera Middle School recipient of the Concerned Businessmen's Association of America Set a Good Example Competition award, E766 [18MY]

Bryan, TX: anniversary of Crockett Elementary School, E19 [27JA]

Budget: allocation of funds, H241-H247 [8FE]

———encourage students to pursue careers and higher education degrees in science, computers, and technology, H11611 [30OC]

———treatment of any budget surpluses, H3626-H3632 [23MY], E1218 [13JY]

Burtonsville, MD: Paint Branch Senior High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1799 [16OC]

Business and industry: authorize reimbursement payments to employers for employee portable skills training (H.R. 4216), H8680-H8682 [3OC]

———restrict use of mandatory minimum personnel experience and educational requirements in procurement of information technology goods or services unless sufficiently justified (H.R. 3582), H2353-H2357 [2MY], H9660 [11OC]

Cabarrus County, NC: tribute to School-to-Work Partnership and JobLink Systems, E12 [27JA]

California: tribute to California Dept. of Education Distinguished Schools award recipients, E638 [4MY]

———tribute to the Student Advisory Board of the 14th Congressional District, E976 [12JN]

California State University, Dominguez Hills: anniversary, H10462 [19OC]

Camp LeJeune, NC: tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Black and White Scholarship Ball, E43 [1FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Theodore M. Hesburgh (H. Con. Res. 344), H5177-H5179 [27JN]

Caretakers of the Environment International (organization): tribute, E132 [14FE]

Carlinville, IL: tribute to Carlinville Middle School students for Saving Prairies and Helping Environmental Regions Expand Successfully project, E933 [9JN]

Catholic schools: tribute (H. Res. 409), H98-H103 [1FE], E63 [2FE], E73 [7FE], E86 [8FE]

Ceasefire New Jersey (organization): tribute, E458 [30MR]

Census: expand the Census in the Schools Project, H459 [16FE]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: chronic and environmental disease programs funding, H4286 [13JN]

Centralia College: anniversary, H2169 [12AP]

Chan, Lyn: National Education Association Christa McAuliffe Award recipient, E2090 [13NO]

Channel One Network: tribute to ``OneVote'' program, E2035 [31OC]

Charles City, IA: Charles City High School recipient of the GRAMMY Signature School award, E598 [2MY]

Chesterton, IN: tribute to Chesterton High School debate team, E162 [16FE]

Chicago, IL: anniversary of Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum, E666 [8MY]

———tribute to Marshall High School girls' basketball team, H1827 [5AP]

———tribute to Spirit of Achievement Award recipients, E1380 [27JY]

———tribute to Westinghouse Career Academy boys' basketball team, H1827 [5AP], E534 [11AP]

———tribute to Whitney M. Young Public High School, H9805 [11OC]

Children and youth: establish and expand programs relating to science, mathematics, engineering, and technology, H7971, H7972 [21SE]

———establish and expand programs relating to science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (H.R. 4271), H5848 [12JY], H10610-H10622 [24OC], E1919 [25OC]

———establish and expand programs relating to science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (H.R. 4271), permission to file report, H7188 [27JY]

———establish and expand programs relating to science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (H.R. 4272), H5848 [12JY]

———establish national policy on youth development (H.R. 5250), E1556 [21SE]

———establish or expand prekindergarten early learning programs (H.R. 5573), E1976 [28OC]

———establish program that improves achievement through the integration of technology into curriculum (H.R. 4081), H1658 [3AP], H7971 [21SE]

———improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after-school hours (H.R. 3235), H8580-H8583 [2OC]

———promote child literacy by making books available through early learning and other child care programs (H.R. 5043), E1377 [27JY]

———promote in-school personal safety programs for children (H. Con. Res. 309), H3002-H3005 [15MY]

———provide funds to assist high-poverty school districts meet their teaching needs (H.R. 2344), H7971-H7974 [21SE]

———support mentoring programs (H. Res. 552), H12515 [15DE]

Cincinnati, OH: Reading Community Junior Senior High School Esteem Team recipient of Ohio BEST Practices Award, E2134 [6DE]

———tribute to Anderson High School National Energy Education Development project team, E1144 [29JN]

———tribute to Mariemont High School Destination ImagiNation Team, E784 [19MY]

Civil rights: affirmative action policies, H737 [8MR]

Clare, MI: anniversary of St. Cecilia School, E19 [27JA]

Clark, Victoria: Discovery Young Scientist Challenge finalist, E1934 [25OC]

Clay, WV: tribute to Clay County High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E877 [25MY]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of Lake Erie Nature and Science Center, E935 [9JN]

———Federal appeals court decision on vouchers to provide school choice, E2205 [15DE]

———tribute to Student Environmental Congress, E1010 [14JN]

Clinton, MA: tribute to Clinton High School, and NYPRO, Inc., participants at the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) competition, E690 [10MY]

Clinton, President: address issues of neighborhood crime prevention, community policing and reduction of school crime (H. Res. 561), H7190 [27JY]

Cobb Family Resources (organization): anniversary, E747 [17MY]

Colleges and universities: discourage alcohol abuse on campus, E1629 [28SE]

———employment opportunities upon graduation, H493 [16FE]

———enhance protections against fraud in the offering of financial assistance for a college education (S. 1455), H8005, H8006 [25SE]

———enhance protections against fraud in the offering of financial assistance for a college education (S. 1455), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 407), H8006 [25SE]

———preservation and restoration of historic buildings at historically women's public colleges or universities (H.R. 4503), H8711-H8713 [3OC], E1678 [4OC]

———require institutions of higher education to notify parents concerning missing person reports about their children, H4188 [12JN], E1008 [14JN]

Computers: provide for digital empowerment by ensuring computer literacy for all children, H2639 [8MY], H2970 [15MY]

———support Internet safety awareness (H. Res. 575), H9537-H9539 [10OC], E1782 [13OC]

Concord, NC: tribute to Central Cabarrus High School boys' basketball team, H1768 [5AP]

Congress: accomplishments of the 106th Congress, H1 [24JA], H96 [1FE], H5848, H5850 [12JY], H6368 [18JY], H6475 [19JY], H6783 [25JY], H8300 [27SE], H10755 [24OC], H11784, H11786 [2NO], H11835-H11840 [3NO]

———tribute to Australian interns, E425 [28MR]

Congressional Certificate of Merit: award recipients from New Mexico's First Congressional District, E1296 [21JY]

Congressional Recognition for Excellence in Arts Education Board: establish (S. 2789), H11683-H11686 [31OC]

Congressional Rural Caucus: reestablishment to address issues impacting rural areas, H954, H955, H956, H957, H959 [14MR], E306, E307, E309 [14MR]

Copyrights: prevent the misappropriation of collections of information, H9639 [11OC]

———prevent the misappropriation of collections of information (H.R. 354), E403 [23MR]

Corona, CA: tribute to Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, E1840 [19OC]

Corp. for National and Community Service: State commissions audit funding, H1576 [29MR]

———tribute to National Service-Learning Leader Schools Program award recipients, E984 [13JN]

Correctional institutions: authorize funding for successful reentry of criminal offenders into local communities (H.R. 5563), E1959 [27OC]

Coswell, Craig: Colorado Teacher of the Year award recipient, E8 [27JA]

Crime: require that registered sexually violent offenders provide notice of any attendance at higher education institutions, H4188 [12JN]

———suspend student loans to individuals convicted of drug offenses, H610 [1MR]

Cromwell, CT: anniversary of Cromwell Children's Home, E1314 [25JY]

Cuba for Kids Foundation: tribute, E2051 [1NO]

Dearden, Dennis: Gang Resistance Education and Training Program National Principal of the Year award recipient, E51 [1FE]

Defiance College: anniversary, E363 [21MR]

Delran, NJ; tribute to Delran High School swim team, E110 [10FE]

Delta Kappa Gamma Society International: tribute to Epsilon Chapter in Austin, TX, E2118 [4DE]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H10, H16-H23 [27JA], H168 [2FE], H10814 [25OC], H11203 [26OC], H11608-H11617 [30OC], E2004 [28OC]

Denver, CO: tribute to East High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E859 [25MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: research on medical, biotechnological, food, and industrial uses of tobacco funding, H5556, H5557 [29JN]

———school breakfast programs research funding, H5712-H5714 [10JY], E1211 [11JY]

Dept. of Commerce: economic and statistical analysis programs funding through reductions in Dept. of State educational and cultural exchange programs, H5104, H5105 [26JN]

———establish the Nancy Foster Marine Biology Scholarship Program (H.R. 5086), H10477-H10490 [23OC]

Dept. of Defense: cooperation by high school officials with military recruiters, E284 [13MR]

———impact of spending reductions on social and domestic programs, H3965 [7JN], E391 [22MR]

Dept. of Education: 21st Century Teacher Scholarships Act funding through reductions in OSHA, H4286, H4287 [13JN]

———abolish, H11473 [28OC]

———accomplishments, H10877 [25OC]

———allegations of criminal activities by employees and contractors, H3313 [18MY]

———allegations of fiscal mismanagement, H2552 [4MY]

———funding, H7889-H7897 [20SE]

———GAO audit, H747-H751 [8MR]

———investigation and audit, H7061 [26JY], H7841, H7842 [19SE], H7938, H7939 [21SE], H8410 [28SE], H8767-H8773 [4OC], H11473 [28OC]

———prohibit funding for any efforts to restrict military recruiting at secondary schools, H4284, H4285 [13JN]

———reform, H7357-H7363 [7SE]

———rulemaking relative to the placement of blind or visually-impaired persons in sheltered work environments by vocational rehabilitation agencies, H4284 [13JN]

———Stars Schools Program funding, H4246, H4247 [13JN]

———teacher transition programs funding, H4248-H4249 [13JN], H12495 [15DE]

———theft of Impact Aid Program funds, H7841 [19SE], H8767-H8773 [4OC]

Dept. of HUD: offer discounts on foreclosed homes to teachers and public safety officers, H1861, H1901, H1904 [6AP]

Dept. of Justice: make grants to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America to establish after-school technology programs, H11291 [26OC]

———make grants to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America to establish after-school technology programs (H.R. 4178), H8781 [4OC]

Dept. of Labor: job training programs funding, H4066-H4077 [8JN]

Dept. of State: establish undergraduate grant program to assist certain U.S. students to pursue studies at foreign institutions of higher education (H.R. 4528), H5760-H5762 [11JY], E837 [25MY]

———provide appropriate training and materials to all executive branch employees involved in responding to issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide (H. Res. 398), H2167, H2169, H2170, H2171, H2172-H2183, H2186 [12AP], E581 [13AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: require report on mental illness research, education, and clinical centers, H4867, H4868 [21JN]

Detroit, MI: tribute to Redford High School, E837 [25MY]

DeWitt, NY: anniversary of Christian Brothers Academy, E1446 [13SE]

Diamond Bar, CA: Carl H. Lorbeer Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1019 [15JN]

Dickison, Rebecca: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Alaska, E245 [8MR]

Digenan, Dennis: Nevada Teacher of the Year award recipient, H2661 [9MY]

Dinsmore, William: University of California, Santa Barbara Alumni Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1024 [15JN]

Diseases: increase public awareness of multiple sclerosis (H. Con. Res. 271), H10454-H10457 [19OC]

———increase public awareness of tuberous sclerosis (H. Con. Res. 337), E861 [25MY]

———recognize the severity of colon cancer and the need for education in prevention and early detection (H. Con. Res. 133), H8686-H8688 [3OC]

District of Columbia: disposition of surplus school property to charter schools, H7046-H7048 [26JY]

———prohibit location of needle exchange programs within 1,000 feet of areas where children may be present, H7588-H7590 [14SE], H8752, H8753 [4OC]

———provide that local legislation on the membership and responsibilities of the Board of Education and school election districts shall take effect upon ratification by the voters (H.R. 4387), H4193 [12JN]

Dix Hills, NY: tribute to Half Hollow Hills High School East for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E1348 [27JY]

Doherty, Megan: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Illinois, E668 [8MY]

Dols, Christopher: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Texas, E186 [29FE]

Domestic policy: apply research findings to all students learning to read English, promote family literacy projects, and reauthorize the inexpensive book distribution program (H.R. 4307), H7507 [13SE], E588 [13AP]

Dougherty, Cheryl: Dept. of Education Fulbright-Hays Scholarship recipient, E889 [6JN]

Drain, Tiffany: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks' (fraternal organization) ``What the Pledge of Allegiance Means to Me,''national essay contest award recipient, E1724 [6OC]

Drexel, Katherine: canonization into sainthood of Catholic Church, E1719 [6OC]

Drug abuse: combat ``Ecstasy'' production, abuse, and imports, and increase education and awareness on dangers, H8251 [27SE]

———national drug control policy, H158-H163 [1FE], H437-H442 [15FE], H610, H614 [1MR], H979-H983 [14MR], H1062 [15MR], H1080 [16MR], H1468-H1473 [28MR], H1746-H1751 [4AP], H2115-H2120 [11AP], H2763-H2768 [9MY], H3165-H3169 [16MY], H3642-H3646 [23MY], H3913-H3918 [6JN], H4333 [13JN], H4776-H4779 [20JN], H5741, H5836-H5841 [11JY], H6042-H6047 [13JY], H6461-H6466 [18JY], H7248-H7253 [6SE], H7864-H7868 [19SE], H8192-H8195 [26SE], H8909-H8914 [5OC], H9897 [12OC], H9910 [17OC], H11777-H11779 [1NO]

Duca, Reece: University of California, Santa Barbara Alumni Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E973 [12JN]

Duncanville, TX: Duncanville High School recipient of the Concerned Businessmen's Association of America Set a Good Example Competition award, E693 [10MY]

DuPage County, IL: tribute to Teachers on an Agriscience Bus Program, E917 [8JN]

East Williston, NY: tribute to North Side Elementary School, E590 [13AP]

Eckerd Corp.: sponsorship of ``Drug Quiz Show'' drug abuse education program, E598 [2MY]

Economy: roles of Congress and the Clinton administration in the current economic situation, H7563-H7569 [13SE]

Eden Institute: anniversary, E935 [9JN]

Edgewood, NM: tribute to Edgewood Middle School, E1474 [13SE]

Edina, MN: National Sleep Foundation recognition of the Edina School District as the ``2000 Sleep Capital of the Nation'', E564 [13AP]

Education: anniversary of Head Start Program, H8774 [4OC]

Education for All Handicapped Children Act: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 399), H8000-H8005 [25SE], E1474 [13SE], E1595 [26SE]

Edwardsville, IL: tribute to Metro-East Lutheran High School Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering team, E917 [8JN]

El Paso, TX: anniversary of Cathedral High School, E1811 [17OC]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: allow States and local school districts flexibility in allocating Federal funds (H.R. 4141), H2750-H2757 [9MY], E463 [30MR], E613 [2MY]

———assist States and local educational agencies with expenses of Federal infrastructure, technology, and equipment requirements (H.R. 4766), H11612 [30OC], E1129, E1132 [28JN]

———prohibit funding to the Native Hawaiian Education Program, H4282-H4284 [13JN]

———reauthorize and improve (S. 2254), H1840-H1847 [5AP]

———reauthorize Impact Aid Program, H1309 [23MR]

———reauthorize Impact Aid Program (H.R. 3616), H2992-H3002 [15MY], E121 [10FE]

———Title I grants funding, H4204-H4208 [12JN]

Elementary School Counseling Demonstration Act: funding, H4049 [8JN]

Elms College: tribute to Polish Center of Discovery and Learning, E811 [23MY]

Employment: encourage employer vocational rehabilitation for disabled workers, E1432, E1435 [7SE]

Encinitas, CA: Diegueno Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1503 [18SE]

Escondido, CA: Rincon Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1500 [18SE]

Essex County, NJ: anniversary of North Ward Center, E1570 [22SE]

Ewing, Tanya: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Alaska, E242 [8MR]

Executive Office of the President: geographical error on official school reform tour website, H4681 [20JN]

———tribute to Presidential Task Force on Employment of Adults With Disabilities, H6757 [24JY]

Fairfax, VA: tribute to Distributive Education Clubs of America Robinson Secondary School Chapter for Automatic External Defibrillators education initiatives, E572 [13AP]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Sleepy Hollow Elementary School students for Millennium Pledge, E116 [10FE]

Fall River, MA: tribute to Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of America's American Dream Challenge Committee, E1207 [11JY]

Families and domestic relations: expand tax credits and grant programs to increase affordability, quality, and safety of child care, H3932 [7JN]

———promote family literacy projects (H.R. 3222), H7459-H7470 [12SE], E1467, E1476 [13SE], E1486 [14SE]

———tribute to home educators and home schooled students (H. Res. 578), H8184-H8188 [26SE]

FCC: clarify service obligations of noncommercial educational broadcast stations (H.R. 4201), H4684-H4701 [20JN]

———clarify service obligations of noncommercial educational broadcast stations (H.R. 4201), consideration (H. Res. 527), H4682-H4684 [20JN]

———follow normal rulemaking procedures in establishing additional requirements for noncommercial educational television broadcasters (H.R. 3525), H10, H11 [27JA], H505-H507 [16FE], E37 [31JA]

Finch, Amy: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Colorado, E139 [15FE]

Findlay, OH: tribute to Findlay High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E656 [4MY]

Firearms: reduce violence in schools, E307 [14MR]

Fiskdale, MA: tribute to Tantasqua Regional Junior High School for recognition by the Corp. for National and Community Service as a National Service-Learning Leaders School, E1267 [19JY]

Florida: tribute to Port Charlotte High School and Edison Community College for participation in Model U.N. Program, E165 [16FE]

Foreign aid: international education programs funding, H5981 [13JY]

Foreign policy: ensure appropriate understanding and sensitivity in responding to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide issues related to Armenian Genocide (H. Res. 596), H8597 [2OC], H10462, H10468 [19OC], H11528 [30OC], E1919 [25OC], E2200 [15DE]

———international labor standards programs funding, H4092-H4094 [8JN]

Fort Worth, TX: Edward J. Briscoe Elementary School designation as a Texas Education Agency State of Texas Recognized School, E1492 [14SE]

———tribute to Masjid Hassan of Al-Islam (organization) Southwest Regional Pioneer Banquet honorees, E1815 [17OC], E1849 [19OC]

Foster, David: Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Foundation Albert Schweitzer Leadership Award recipient, E1962 [27OC]

Franklin Square, NY: H. Frank Carey High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1494 [14SE]

———H. Frank Carey High School recipient of New York State Excelsior Award, E1494 [14SE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (H.J. Res. 66), E1608 [27SE]

Fremont, CA: Irvington High School recipient of Dept. of Education New American High School Award, E2186 [14DE]

Fresno, CA: Fresno Compact recipient of National Alliance of Business Distinguished Performance Award, E1030 [15JN]

Fruita, CO: tribute to Fruita Monument High School speech and debate team, E309 [14MR]

Funding, H2446 [3MY], H4021, H4022 [7JN], H4199 [12JN], H4345 [14JN], H6561-H6564 [19JY], H10845, H10849-H10854 [25OC], H11215 [26OC], H11511 [29OC], H12069 [11DE], H12483, H12491, H12496, H12499, H12500 [15DE]

Gaithersburg, MD: tribute to Watkins Mill High School Booster Club, E1491 [14SE]

Gallagher, Charles: Mizel Museum of Judaica Community Cultural Enrichment Award recipient, E984 [13JN]

Gallup, Gary: University of California, Santa Barbara Alumni Association Chuck Graver Alumni Service Award recipient, E976 [12JN]

GAO: conduct a comprehensive fraud audit of the Dept. of Education, H1583, H1584 [29MR], H4022 [7JN]

———conduct a comprehensive fraud audit of the Dept. of Education (H.R. 4079), H4178-H4181 [12JN], E840 [25MY]

———study impact of networking and information technology research and development on lower income families, minorities, and women, H405, H406 [15FE]

Gary, IN: tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Breakfast honorees, E7 [27JA]

Gary, IN, Educational Development Foundation: anniversary, E378 [22MR]

Goode, Richard: University of California, Santa Barbara Alumni Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1092 [23JN]

Gould, Cleotilde Castro: Guam Humanities Council Humanities Award for Lifetime Contribution recipient, E1883 [23OC]

Government: improve Federal education research, evaluation, information, and dissemination (H.R. 4875), E1271 [19JY]

GPO: Federal Depository Library Program funding, E1163 [30JN]

Grand Junction, CO: tribute to Grand Junction High School Science Bowl team, E205 [1MR]

Grasmick, Nancy S.: McGraw-Hill Cos., Harold W. McGraw, Jr., Prize in Education award recipient, H8310, H8311 [27SE]

Great Falls, VA: tribute to Forestville Elementary School faculty, E1035 [19JN]

Greensboro, NC: tribute to Southeast Guilford High School boys' lacrosse team, E1608 [27SE]

Greenville, SC: Upstate Urban League recipient of the Congressional Spirit of Freedom Award, E179 [29FE]

Guam: observance of Teacher Recognition Month, E1777 [13OC]

———tribute to Island Leadership Day participants, E754 [17MY], E988 [13JN]

Gunnison County, CO: anniversary of Gunnison County Public Library, E189 [29FE]

Gurrola, Aracely: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Arizona, E640 [4MY]

Guttenberg, NJ: anniversary of Guttenberg Housing Authority, E1502 [18SE]

Guyton, Candace: NAACP scholarship award recipient, E1370 [27JY]

Haas, Susie: National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee, E1005 [14JN]

Hamilton, Jamie: Grand Junction, CO, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E187 [29FE]

Harcum College: tribute to Upward Bound Program, E227 [6MR]

Harding, Barry: National Indian Education Association National Indian Educator of the Year recipient, E1856 [19OC]

Harrison, AR: anniversary of Woman's Book Club, E1056 [20JN]

Hartford, KY: tribute to Ohio County High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E877 [25MY]

Head Start Program: funding, H1829, H1830 [5AP], H4204-H4208, H4215 [12JN]

Health: importance of education, early detection, and treatment in the prevention of breast cancer (H. Res. 278), H8634-H8638, H8657 [3OC]

———provide technical assistance to school-based health centers to develop and operate computer systems that maintain patient data (H.R. 5508), E1873 [19OC]

———raise awareness, and create educational programs, concerning eating disorders (H.R. 3928), H1053 [15MR]

Health care facilities: payments to children's hospitals that operate graduate medical education programs, H8254 [27SE]

Heath, Brittany: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Texas, E627 [3MY]

Henderson, NV: tribute to Basic High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E1222 [13JY]

Hesselbarth, Maynard: Laubach Literacy International (organization) Outstanding Tutor Award recipient, E1068 [21JN]

Higgins, Debby: Newspaper Association of America Innovators in Education Award recipient, E1181 [30JN]

Higher Education Act: technical amendments (H.R. 4504), H4181-H4188 [12JN], E785, E786 [19MY], E1008 [14JN]

History: importance of U.S. history education (S. Con. Res. 129), H5661-H5670 [10JY]

Hoffmaster, Nancy: Colorado Woman 2000 Power of One honoree, E13 [27JA]

Hoffner-McCall, Richard: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Pennsylvania, E94 [8FE]

Holden, MA: Wachusett Regional High School recipient of GRAMMY Signature School award, E319 [15MR]

Homestead, FL: tribute to Homestead Senior High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E103 [9FE]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H8909-H8914 [5OC], H9458-H9461 [6OC], H10450-H10452 [19OC], H10803-H10805 [24OC], H11594 [30OC]

Housing: provide for one percent FHA mortgage loan downpayments for teachers and public safety officers to purchase homes within employing jurisdictions (H.R. 3884), E274 [9MR]

———provide for one percent FHA mortgage loan downpayments for teachers and public safety officers to purchase homes within employing jurisdictions and allow adjustable-rate mortgages, H4754-H4759 [20JN]

———provide for one percent FHA mortgage loan downpayments to purchase homes within employing jurisdictions, H1862, H1865, H1902-H1908 [6AP]

Houston, Marcus: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Colorado, E112 [10FE]

Houston, TX: anniversary of Latino Learning Center, E45 [1FE]

Humboldt State University: anniversary of Indian Teacher and Educational Personnel Program, E1466 [13SE]

Hurt, Hobert: Fayette County, KY, Middle School Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E1639 [2OC]

IBM Corp.: tribute to Technology Camp for Young Women, E1862 [19OC]

Idaho: tribute to antiviolence pledge by high school students, H8894 [5OC]

Illinois: anniversary of PTA, E205 [1MR], E867 [25MY]

———Senior Citizens of the Year award recipients from the 3d Congressional District, E180 [29FE]

———tribute to ``All-American Eagles'' competition participants, E1200 [11JY]

———tribute to Golden Apple Scholar award recipients from the 20th Congressional District, E397, E404, E405, E406 [23MR], E460 [30MR]

Illiteracy: social and economic impact, H5827-H5831 [11JY]

Immigration: extend filing fee exemption to elementary and secondary schools relative to non-immigrant workers under the H-1B program, H9052 [6OC]

———increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and expand education and training opportunities for U.S. students and workers, H6033, H6034 [13JY]

———increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and expand education and training opportunities for U.S. students and workers (S. 2045), H8699-H8706 [3OC], H8781, H8782 [4OC], H9004 [5OC], E1674, E1675 [4OC]

Impact Aid Program: funding, E1008 [14JN], E1026 [15JN]

Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act: contract support costs (H.R. 4148), H10026-H10028 [17OC], H10082 [18OC], E462 [30MR]

Indiana: tribute to recipients of Crystal Apple Award for outstanding educators, E580 [13AP]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3545), E22 [27JA]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4055), H2349 [2MY], H2414, H2449-H2457 [3MY], H2555 [4MY], H7702 [18SE], H8002-H8004 [25SE], E386 [22MR], E609 [2MY], E624 [3MY], E634, E638, E639 [4MY], E678 [9MY], E1595 [26SE]

———funding, H1066 [15MR], H3903-H3906 [6JN], H4062, H4088-H4090 [8JN], H4254-H4258 [13JN], H9810-H9816 [11OC], H11750 [1NO], H11800, H11801 [2NO]

———funding through reductions in Comprehensive School Reform Program, H4288-H4291 [13JN]

———funding through reductions in Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP), H4258-H4260 [13JN]

———funding through reductions in Job Corps, H4275, H4276 [13JN]

———funding through reductions in Ready-to-Learn television program, H4267-H4269 [13JN]

———funding through reductions in the Office of Education Research and Improvement, H4270, H4271, H4310 [13JN]

———funding through reductions in 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program, H4265-H4267 [13JN], E995 [14JN]

———funding through reductions in various education programs, H4244-H4246 [13JN]

———reauthorize, H6757 [24JY]

Inglewood, CA: tribute to Inglewood Unified School District, E841 [25MY]

INS: provide for direct payment of information fees by foreign students under the Coordinated Interagency Partnership Regulating International Students Program (H.R. 3732), E199 [29FE]

Institute of International Education: meeting on importance of international education, E582 [13AP]

Institute of Museum and Library Services: funding, H4524, H4529-H4532, H4537, H4538, H4557, H4584 [15JN], H6927, H6928 [25JY], E1121 [26JN]

Iscovitz, Douglas: Florida Principal of the Year award recipient, E929 [9JN]

Israel: inclusion of Armenian Genocide in national education curriculum, H3625 [23MY]

Jackson, Alicia: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kentucky, E273 [9MR]

Jackson, Stephanie: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kentucky, E162 [16FE]

Jankowski, Rachel: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E995 [14JN]

Jersey City, NJ: anniversary of the Puertorriquenos Asociados for Community Organization, E1500 [18SE]

———tribute to Liberty Science Center Partnership Program for at-risk students, E2143 [7DE]

Jewish Women's Archive (organization): tribute, E441 [29MR]

Job Corps: tribute, E1294 [21JY]

Johns Hopkins University: anniversary of Wilmer Eye Institute, E2054 [1NO]

Johnston, Beth Ann: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E998 [14JN]

Kahuku, HI: tribute to Kahuku High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E838 [25MY]

Kansas City, MO: propriety of political advertising campaign questioning the safety of public schools, H7874 [20SE]

Kapahulehua, Leonard (Bully): Walter B. Jones Memorial and NOAA Excellence in Promoting Diversity in Coastal or Ocean Resource Management Award recipient, H8283 [27SE]

Kaskey, Jacob: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Ohio, E401 [23MR]

Koike, Steven T.: University of California Friends of Agricultural Extension Outstanding Achievement Award recipient, E527 [11AP]

Koren, Justin: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Florida, E148 [15FE]

Korte, Mary: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E892 [6JN]

Lachvayder, Judy: Ashland, Inc., Ohio Teacher Achievement Award recipient, E191 [29FE]

LaCour, Elwar, Jr. (Ruben): U.S. Achievement Academy National Mathematics Award recipient, E997 [14JN]

Lamar University: tribute to Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award recipients, E716 [11MY]

Lance, Marilyn: New York Teacher of the Year award recipient, E131 [14FE]

Landisville, PA: tribute to Hempfield High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2660 [9MY]

Law enforcement officers: extend retroactive eligibility dates for educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed in the line of duty (S. 1638), H7811-H7813 [19SE]

Lawrence, NY: tribute to Lawrence Middle School, E428 [28MR]

Learn Shop, Inc.: tribute, E2067 [2NO]

Little Falls, NJ: anniversary of Passaic Valley Regional High School, E2194 [15DE]

Local government: assist local educational agencies in enabling students to meet academic achievement standards, E613 [2MY]

———assist local educational agencies in enabling students to meet academic achievement standards (H.R. 2300), E840 [25MY]

———assist local educational agencies in financing and establishing alternative education systems (H.R. 3873), E276 [9MR]

———direct funding and control to local educational agencies, H10814, H10815, H10850-H10853 [25OC], H11199, H11200, H11201, H11202 [26OC], H11466, H11469, H11472 [28OC], H11506 [29OC]

———return control to local educational agencies, H8412 [28SE]

Long Beach, CA: Charles Evans Hughes Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E876 [25MY]

———Will Rogers Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E876 [25MY]

Los Angeles Mission College: anniversary, E78 [8FE]

Lubbock, TX: anniversary of Texas Boys Ranch telethon, E1272 [19JY]

Ludlow, MA: tribute to Ludlow High School boys' soccer team, E79 [8FE]

Luzerne County Head Start, Inc.: anniversary, E776 [19MY]

Lynnwood, WA: naming of Edmonds School District as one of the Best 100 Communities for Music Education in America, E1485 [14SE]

Macon, GA.: tribute to Tattnall Square Academy drama students, E112 [10FE]

Market Day: anniversary, E438 [29MR]

MasterCard International Inc.: donation to CARE (relief organization) for girls' education programs in India, E1024 [15JN]

McAllen, TX: tribute to McAllen Memorial High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E604 [2MY]

McCain, Theresa: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E1769 [13OC]

McCollum, Representative: assessment of legislation and activities during tenure, H7916-H7923 [20SE]

McConnell, Frank: University of California, Santa Barbara Alumni Association Outstanding Teaching Award recipient, E974 [12JN]

McFeters, Courtnay: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E1004 [14JN]

McGwin, Katie: National Sportsmanship Day essay contest award recipient, E279 [9MR]

McNulty, Carol: Newspaper Association of America Innovators in Education Award recipient, E1181 [30JN]

McPherson, James M.: selection as lecturer by the National Endowment for the Humanities, E457 [30MR]

McVaney, Ed: Colorado Business Hall of Fame inductee, E45 [1FE]

Medicare: equal access to health care by minorities, E1635 [29SE]

———expand medical residency training programs in geriatric medicine (H.R. 4930), E1306 [24JY]

———graduate medical education payments (H.R. 4239), E531 [11AP]

Miami, FL: tribute to Our Lady of Lourdes Academy for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E946 [9JN]

Middletown, NY: anniversary of Thrall Library, E2182 [14DE]

———tribute to Periwinkle National Theatre for drug education efforts, E2115 [4DE]

Milford, NH: tribute to Milford High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E887 [6JN]

Miller, Devin: FBI Director's Community Leadership Award recipient, E101 [9FE]

Milwaukee, WI: tribute to Thomas More High School Jennie Fund initiative to provide scholarships to students willing to participate in Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) program, E549 [12AP]

Mira Mesa, CA: Mira Mesa High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1499 [18SE]

Montclair, CA: tribute to Por La Vida Program, E619 [3MY]

Montgomery, Mardi: Kentucky Teacher of the Year award recipient, H13 [27JA]

Montgomery College: anniversary of Takoma Park, MD, campus, E1619 [28SE]

Morality and ethics: improve character education programs (H.R. 3681), H966-H970 [14MR], H1741 [4AP], H6038 [13JY]

———role in character development and teaching of moral values, H966-H970 [14MR]

Moran, Catherine: St. Thomas Aquinas College Founders Award recipient, E1456 [13SE]

Mount Morris Township, MI: shooting of student at Buell Elementary School, H611 [1MR], H1825 [5AP]

Mountain Home, AR: tribute to Mountain Home Junior High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E1054 [20JN]

Mountlake Terrace, WA: tribute to Mountlake Terrace High School students, E567 [13AP]

Murnane, Margaret: MacArthur Fellows Program honoree, E1030 [15JN]

Music and dance: importance of music education (H. Con. Res. 266), H4325-H4329 [13JN], E229 [6MR], E995, E998, E1002, E1009 [14JN]

Nakamura, Leanne: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Hawaii, H1948 [6AP]

Naples, FL: tribute to Community School of Naples mock trial team, E746 [17MY]

Nashville, TN: tribute to Delta Nu Alpha (fraternal organization) National Transportation Week activities, E320 [15MR]

———tribute to Hillsboro High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E642 [4MY]

Nassau County, NY: tribute to Holocaust Memorial and Educational Center honorees, E2097 [14NO]

National Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (organization): anniversary, E1270 [19JY]

National Alliance for Autism Research: tribute to ``Walk FAR'' research fundraiser, H8411 [28SE]

National Appreciation Day for Catholic Schools: observance, E57 [2FE]

National Association of Medical Minority Educators: tribute, E273 [9MR]

National Cancer Institute: establish demonstration project to provide research for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure for cancer (H.R. 5419), E1713 [6OC]

National Center for Learning Disabilities: tribute to ``Get Ready To Read Program'', E1808 [17OC]

National Charter Schools Week: observance (H. Con. Res. 310), H2367-H2374 [2MY], E624 [3MY], E635 [4MY], E705 [11MY]

National Committee for the Furtherance of Jewish Education: anniversary, E2151 [7DE]

National Community Education Day: observance, E1906 [25OC]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H4524-H4538, H4557, H4584 [15JN], H8437-H8440 [28SE], H8646, H8654, H8655, H8657 [3OC], E1121 [26JN]

National Endowment for the Humanities: Federal-State Partnership Program funding, H4583 [15JN]

———funding, H4524-H4538, H4557-H4569, H4584 [15JN], E1121 [26JN]

National Federation of State High School Associations: tribute, H610 [1MR]

National Groundhog Job Shadow Day: observance, E68 [3FE]

National History Day: observance, E1439 [11SE]

National Learning Disabilities Month: observance, E1808 [17OC]

National objectives: development and recruitment of teachers in mathematics and science, H10230 [18OC]

———improvement of system, H21, H22 [27JA], H96 [1FE], H533-H538 [29FE], H615 [1MR], H747-H751 [8MR], H923 [13MR], H966-H970 [14MR], H1001, H1067 [15MR], H1269, H1271 [22MR], H1342, H1392 [23MR], H1739-H1746 [4AP], H1828-H1834, H1840-H1847 [5AP], H1854, H1948 [6AP], H1982 [10AP], H2109 [11AP], H2166, H2205 [12AP], H2256, H2332 [13AP], H2416 [3MY], H2553, H2555 [4MY], H3164 [16MY], H3629-H3632 [23MY], H3901-H3909 [6JN], H3933 [7JN], H4227 [13JN], H4905 [21JN], H5827-H5831 [11JY], H6026, H6031-H6038 [13JY], H6474 [19JY], H6764-H6770 [24JY], H7220, H7221 [6SE], H7284 [7SE], H7545, H7566 [13SE]-H7701 [18SE], H7874, H7899 [20SE], H7939, H7971-H7977 [21SE], H8116, H8122 [26SE], H8206, H8285, H8296, H8297 [27SE], H8410, H8412, H8440-H8444 [28SE], H8606-H8610 [2OC], H8767-H8773 [4OC], H8816 [5OC], H9806, H9807, H9809-H9816 [11OC], H9818 [12OC], H10225, H10227-H10233 [18OC], H10397, H10400, H10410 [19OC], H10815, H10817, H10875, H10877, H10878, H10880, H10884 [25OC], H11202 [26OC], H11362-H11368 [27OC], H11475, H11476 [28OC], H11506, H11509 [29OC], H89010 [5OC], E775 [19MY], E966 [9JN], E2079 [3NO]

———modernize public schools, reduce class size, increase access to technology, enhance school safety, improve teacher quality, and strengthen accountability for academic results (H.R. 4346), H2554 [4MY], E613 [2MY]

National Reading Panel: recommendations on children's reading levels, H2166 [12AP]

———report on phonics, E621 [3MY]

National Sleep Awareness Week: observance, E564 [13AP]

National Taking Charge of Your TV Week: observance, E1536 [20SE]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance, E676 [9MY]

National Teacher Day: observance, H2661 [9MY]

National TRIO Day: observance, E214 [1MR], E227 [6MR]

National Trio Day: observance, E143 [15FE]

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center: funding (H.R. 2919), H6860-H6864 [25JY], E1379 [27JY]

Native Americans: improve American Indian Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (H.R. 3629), H2365-H2367 [2MY]

Negrette, Becky: Colorado Woman 2000 Power of One honoree, E16 [27JA]

New Hampshire: tribute to Internet Award recipients, E665 [8MY]

New Haven, CT: tribute to Amistad (vessel) replica ship project, E1220 [13JY]

New Jersey: Congressional Artistic Discovery student art competition winners, E1064 [20JN]

———education initiatives, H12034 [7DE]

———State Senate opposition to Federal School-to-Work curriculum, E1047 [19JN], E1079 [22JN]

———tribute to U.S. service academy nominees, E849 [25MY]

New York, NY: anniversary of Loyola School, E722 [15MY]

Newman-Keane, Chavis: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Alaska, E241 [8MR]

Newton, Carrie: Fayette County, KY, Elementary School Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E1637 [2OC]

Nichols, Lindsay: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Illinois, E403 [23MR]

NOAA: tribute to the Jason Project for providing research material to elementary and secondary school students, H4965 [22JN]

Norristown, PA: anniversary of Stewart Middle School, E1751 [12OC]

North Olmsted, OH: tribute to North Olmsted High School marching band, E516 [6AP]

Northrup, Joseph: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E1005 [14JN]

NSF: authorize competitive grant awards to public and private schools to hire master teachers, H10617-H10621 [24OC]

———funding, H4618, H4619 [19JN], H4857-H4861 [21JN], H10390 [19OC], E1893 [24OC]

———report on establishment of high-speed, large bandwidth capacity Internet access for all public elementary and secondary schools and libraries, H395, H403, H404 [15FE]

Oak Creek, WI: tribute to Oak Creek High School students involved in fundraising for campaign finance reform, H169 [2FE]

Oceanport, NJ: dedication of Jeremiah F. Regan Library/Media Center, E476 [3AP], E486 [4AP]

Ohio: anniversary of PTA, E2022 [30OC]

———tribute to ``Student Bill of Responsibilities'' legislation, E2030 [30OC]

Ohio Junior Classical League: tribute, E483 [4AP]

Oklahoma State University: Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation Truman Scholarship Honor Institution award recipient, E2216 [15DE]

100 Women for Major Owens (organization): anniversary, E643 [4MY]

Orange Park, FL: Orange Park High School recipient of GRAMMY Signature School award, E256 [9MR]

Orbon, Karin M.: American Councils for International Education Awards for Excellence in Teaching exchange program participant, E1854 [19OC]

———Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E1854 [19OC]

Orlando, Rocco: Greater New Haven, CT, Italian American Historical Society Distinguished Service Award recipient, E528 [11AP]

Paladin Data Systems Corp.: tribute, E1839 [19OC]

Pasadena, CA: anniversary of Pasadena Playhouse, E908 [7JN]

Patent and Trademark Office: funding through reductions in Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of the Census, and the Educational and Cultural Exchange Program, H5055-H5071 [23JN]

Patterson, Ryan: Intel Corp., International Science and Engineering Fair participant, E887 [6JN]

Peabody, Thom: L.S. Wood Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1117 [26JN]

Peace Corps: redesignate the Peace Corps World Wise Schools Program as the Paul D. Coverdell World Wise Schools Program, H11300, H11301 [26OC]

Peirce College: support proposal to obtain a Dept. of Agriculture distant learning grant, E1972 [28OC]

Pell Grant Program: funding, H2250 [13AP], H4052, H4053 [8JN], H4260-H4264 [13JN], H9806 [11OC]

Penasquitos, CA: Black Mountain Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1513 [18SE]

Pennsylvania: tribute to National Guard 1st Battalion, 103rd Armored Division, E101 [9FE]

People First of the South Bay (organization): anniversary, E185 [29FE]

Perry, Ray: Committee on Political Education Unity Award recipient, E868 [25MY]

Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of Jewish Community Centers of Greater Philadelphia Raymond and Miriam Klein Branch, E1459 [13SE]

Pickens, SC: Pickens Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E850 [25MY]

Pittsfield, MA: anniversary of Boys and Girls Club, E1642 [2OC]

Plainsboro, NJ: recognition as an ``Education Township'', E697 [10MY]

Pleasanton, CA: tribute to Amador Valley High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E877 [25MY]

Poenicke, Andrew: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E997 [14JN]

Pollini, Lauren: National History Day Competition participant, E983 [13JN]

Portland, OR: tribute to Lincoln High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E689 [10MY]

Poway, CA: Meadowbrook Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1510 [18SE]

———Twin Peaks Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1505 [18SE]

Prayer: Supreme Court decision on school prayer at high school football games, H8896 [5OC]

———voluntary school prayer, H1482 [29MR], E1543 [20SE]

Provider Appreciation Day: observance, E743 [17MY]

Public Health Service Act: establish scholarship and loan repayment programs in veterinarian shortage areas (H.R. 5186), E1492 [14SE]

Public lands: restore stability to payments made to States and counties containing certain Federal lands used for the benefit of public schools and roads (H.R. 2389), H9607-H9614 [10OC], E1800 [16OC], E1818 [17OC]

Purdue University Calumet: tribute to Hall of Fame inductees, E1626 [28SE]

Rainwater, Cara: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Texas, E183 [29FE]

Rancho Bernardo, CA: Bernardo Heights Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1523 [19SE]

———Rancho Bernardo High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1507 [18SE]

Rasch, Sunna: Dept. of Education John Stanford Education Heroes Award recipient, E2115 [4DE]

Rau, David: SAM's Club (business) Teacher of the Year award recipient, E673 [9MY]

Redmond, Jason: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Alaska, E244 [8MR]

Reedsburg, WI: tribute to Reedsburg Area High School Earth Day activities, E579 [13AP]

Republican Party: national agenda, H52 [31JA], H96, H139 [1FE], H260 [9FE], H460 [16FE], H533-H538 [29FE], H999, H1064-H1070 [15MR], H1483, H1493 [29MR], H1769 [5AP], H2330-H2334 [13AP], H3535 [23MY], H6368 [18JY], H6475 [19JY], H6758-H6764 [24JY], H6783 [25JY], H8455-H8459 [28SE], H8606-H8610 [2OC], H8909-H8914 [5OC], H10393 [19OC], H10536 [24OC], H11548 [30OC], H11774-H11779 [1NO], H12053 [8DE]

Retired Educators for Agricultural Programs (organization): funding, H5458 [29JN]

Richmond, VA: tribute to Governor's School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E652 [4MY]

———tribute to Mills Godwin High School for accomplishments in the JumpStart 2000 science and technology contest, E569 [13AP]

Rio Grande City, TX: tribute to Ringgold Elementary School Odyssey of the Mind team, E1166 [30JN]

Rio Rancho, NM: Mountain View Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1017 [15JN]

Risca, Viviana: Intel Corp., Science Talent Search winner, E323 [15MR]

Riverside, CA: anniversary of Rotary Club, E375 [22MR]

Rockingham, NC: tribute to Richmond Senior High School Beta Club Quiz Bowl Team, E1245 [14JY]

Rockville Centre, NY: tribute to South Side High School, E947 [9JN]

———tribute to ``Tap 2000—Tap Into America's Hearts to Keep Our Children Safe'' event, E801 [22MY]

Rolling Hills Estates, CA: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E865 [25MY]

———Palos Verdes Peninsula High School recipient of Dept. of Education New American High Schools Award, E865 [25MY]

Rome, GA: tribute to GED graduates of Coosa Valley Technical Institute, E810 [23MY]

Ronald McDonald House Charities: designation by the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (organization) as one of the top ten corporate citizens for the Hispanic community, E1641 [2OC]

Roseville Federation of Teachers: anniversary, E792 [19MY]

Roth, Rollie: Simi Valley, CA, Education Foundation honoree, E323 [15MR]

Rummel, Debbie: National Association for Sport and Physical Education Midwest District High School Physical Educator of the Year Award recipient, E1309 [24JY]

Rural areas: national policy to improve education and economy, H1827 [5AP]

———provide for a rural education development initiative, H4062 [8JN]

———provide for a rural education development initiative (H.R. 2725), E294 [14MR]

———tribute to students testifying on living conditions in Colonias, H1082 [16MR]

Saire, Velma Backstrom: University of Pittsburgh Distinguished Woman in Education award recipient, E380 [22MR]

Salem, OR: tribute to 21st Century Community Schoolhouse, E705 [11MY]

Samuel Merritt College: California Governor's Quality Award recipient, E560 [13AP]

San Agustin, Beverly: Guam Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E1906 [25OC]

San Antonio, TX: Louis W. Fox Academic and Technical High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E812 [23MY]

———Sharon Christa McAuliffe Junior High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E814 [23MY]

San Benito, TX: Landrum Elementary School recipient of the Concerned Businessmen's Association of America Set a Good Example Competition award, E740 [17MY]

San Diego, CA: anniversary of Neighborhood House Association, H8774 [4OC]

San Diego County, CA: tribute to National Hispanic Youth Award finalists, E767 [18MY]

Sather, Marv: Washington Teacher of the Year award recipient, H2953 [11MY]

Schiefelbein, Jeff: Texas A&M University Outstanding Achievement for a New Committee and Individual Contribution to Campus awards recipient, H8409 [28SE]

Schiller, Noelle: Lutheran Brotherhood (organization) RespecTeen Speak for Yourself Award recipient, E1105 [23JN]

Schlueter, Amy: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Missouri, E694 [10MY]

Schmitt, Shirley: St. Jacob Elementary School Recycling Coordinator of the Year award recipient, E599 [2MY]

School resource officers: increase use by local educational agencies (H.R. 3827), E222 [2MR]

Schools: charter schools funding, H3901 [6JN]

———construction and infrastructure improvements funding, H19-H22 [27JA], H244-H247 [8FE], H1342 [23MR], H2415, H2446 [3MY], H2782, H2783 [10MY], H4052 [8JN], H4249-H4254 [13JN], H7640-H7646 [14SE], H7889-H7897 [20SE], H8301-H8306 [27SE], H10875, H10880 [25OC], H11214, H11216 [26OC], H11465, H11466-H11474 [28OC], H11608, H11612-H11617 [30OC], H11678 [31OC], H11729-H11739 [1NO], H11801 [2NO]

———construction and infrastructure improvements funding (H.R. 3705), E200 [29FE], E650 [4MY]

———develop and implement comprehensive school safety plans (H.R. 4428), H4021 [7JN]

———effectiveness of core knowledge and charter schools, E1991 [28OC]

———provide grants to improve the infrastructure of elementary and secondary schools, H8301 [27SE]

———provide grants to improve the infrastructure of elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 3071), H11612 [30OC]

———provide loans to enable State or local governments to make interest payments on qualified school construction bonds (H.R. 4054), E373 [22MR]

———provide notification to State educational agencies regarding the availability of funds to establish school safety hotlines (H.R. 5123), H7380-H7384 [12SE]

———reduce class size and improve teacher quality, H4239-H4243 [13JN]

———reductions in class size, H4053 [8JN], H4226 [13JN], H6034 [13JY], H7889-H7897 [20SE], H11465-H11474 [28OC], H11739-H11748 [1NO], E2048 [1NO]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms, H4022 [7JN]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (H.R. 2), H4596 [19JN], E613 [2MY]

———transfer of certain public lands or national forest lands for use as elementary or secondary schools (H.R. 150), concur with Senate amendment (H. Res. 621), H9618-H9620 [10OC]

Scialabba, Carmen: Butler, PA, School District Distinguished Graduate Award recipient, E986 [13JN]

Science: increase Federal technology research and development funding, H9454 [6OC]

———use of intelligent design theory in science and science education, H4480 [14JN]

Science Coalition: observance of Science Day, E1246 [14JY]

Scripps Ranch, CA: Mesa Verde Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1508 [18SE]

———Mount Carmel High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1501 [18SE]

———Scripps Ranch High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1533 [19SE]

Searle, Elizabeth: U.S. National Award Winner in Art recipient, E983 [13JN]

Self-Help for African People Through Education, Inc. (S.H.A.P.E.): anniversary, E711 [11MY]

Sessions, Gwen: Rocklin, CA, Unified School District Elementary School Teacher of the Year recipient, E1807 [17OC]

Shakoor, Nadia: Intel Corp., International Science and Engineering Fair participant, E1041 [19JN]

Silverdale, WA: observance of Kids Day America, E1553 [21SE]

Simi Valley, CA: tribute to Simi Valley High School Academic Decathlon Team, E102 [9FE], E404 [23MR], E643 [4MY]

———Valley View Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E828 [24MY]

Skills USA-VICA, Inc.: tribute to ``Building Skills for America'' signature campaign, E1805 [17OC]

Smith, Byron C.: NAACP scholarship award recipient, E1370 [27JY]

Snay, Abby: Jewish Vocational and Career Counseling Service honoree, E475 [3AP]

Social Vocational Services Inc.: tribute, E185 [29FE]

South Gate, CA: extend authority of the Los Angeles Unified School District to use certain park lands for elementary school purposes (H.R. 5083), H9623, H9624 [10OC], H9843 [12OC]

St. Augustine, OH: anniversary of St. Augustine Academy, E1403 [6SE]

St. Joseph's University: anniversary, E2058 [1NO]

St. Mary's College of California: tribute to educational partnership with Castro Valley Unified School District, E1401 [6SE]

Strafford, MO: tribute to Strafford High School Flaming Arrow Marching Band, E17 [27JA]

Strumpf, Robyn: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for California, E683 [9MY]

Stryker, Kristin: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Ohio, E400 [23MR]

Student loans: default rates, H10226 [18OC]

———programs funding, H9806 [11OC]

Sylacauga, AL: B.B. Comer Memorial Library recipient of National Institute of Museum and Library Services National Award for Library Services, E1142 [29JN]

Tampa, FL: tribute to Terrace Community Charter School, E761 [18MY]

Tartakoff, Katy: Colorado Woman 2000 Power of One honoree, E15 [27JA]

Tavernier, FL: tribute to Coral Shores High School, E984 [13JN]

Taxation: allow tax credits for certain elementary and secondary school expenses and contributions to charitable school-tuition organizations (H.R. 1710), E345 [16MR]

———allow tax credits for certain elementary and secondary school expenses and contributions to charitable school-tuition organizations (H.R. 936), E271 [9MR], E1919 [25OC]

———allow tax credits for public and nonpublic elementary and secondary education expenses (H.R. 935), E117 [10FE], E271 [9MR], E1919 [25OC]

———creation of a new class of bonds for new school construction (H.R. 415), E1853 [19OC]

———encourage stronger mathematics and science programs at elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 4273), H5848 [12JY]

———establish individual development accounts to allow those with limited means to accumulate assets, access education, own homes and businesses, and achieve economic self-sufficiency, H6826 [25JY]

———expand incentives for the construction and renovation of public schools, H2756 [9MY], H11246, H11252, H11254, H11263 [26OC], H11410, H11414 [27OC], H11452, H11465, H11469, H11470 [28OC], H11506, H11508-H11511 [29OC], H11532 [30OC], H11835-H11840 [3NO]

———expand incentives for the construction and renovation of public schools (H.R. 4094), H1833 [5AP], H2553, H2554 [4MY], H6036 [13JY], H7641, H7642, H7645 [14SE], H10224, H10225, H10228, H10229 [18OC], H10875, H10880, H10881, H10884 [25OC], H11356 [26OC], E906 [7JN]

———provide a source of interest-free capital for school construction and renovation in States experiencing increased enrollment (H.R. 996), H969 [14MR], H1741 [4AP], H2553 [4MY], H6764-H6770 [24JY]

———provide tax credit for elementary and secondary school teachers (H.R. 937), E271 [9MR], E1919 [25OC]

———reduce individual income tax rates, provide marriage penalty and estate and gift tax relief, reduce taxes on savings and investments, and establish incentives for education and health care (H.R. 2488), veto, H2501 [3MY], H7220 [6SE], H7379 [12SE]

———treatment of computer contributions (H.R. 4061), H1248 [22MR]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 7), H1419, H1420, H1455-H1461 [28MR], H1482, H1483, H1484 [29MR]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (S. 1134), E345 [16MR]

———treatment of interest on student loans (H.R. 1196), H2731 [9MY]

———treatment of sale of certain animals associated with educational programs (H.R. 3692), E153 [16FE]

Taylors, SC: Hidden Treasure Christian School recipient of the Congressional Spirit of Freedom Award, E180 [29FE]

Teacher Appreciation Week: observance, E704, E705, E716 [11MY]

Teachers: establish a national teaching fellowship program to encourage individuals to enter, and remain, in the field of teaching at public schools (H.R. 4143), H7645 [14SE]

———establish programs to recruit, retain, and retrain teachers and provide loan forgiveness to entice students into teaching, E567 [13AP]

———expand the teacher loan forgiveness programs under the guaranteed and direct student loan programs (H.R. 5319), E1606 [27SE]

———increase amount of loan forgiveness (H.R. 3880), E313 [15MR]

———increase amount of loan forgiveness (H.R. 5034), H8180-H8184 [26SE]

———reduce limitations on hiring for certain positions, H7065 [26JY]

———support, H2751, H2755, H2756 [9MY]

———support (H. Res. 492), H2726-H2734, H2737 [9MY], E733 [16MY]

Technology: encourage use of technology to effectively teach students computer skills and improve the general educational performance of students, H6032, H6033 [13JY]

———provide for teacher training, H6032 [13JY]

Terry, W.G. and Mary: Wolverine State Congress of Christian Education honorees, E921 [9JN]

Texas: observance of Public Schools Week, E271 [9MR]

———tribute to East Texas Literacy Council, E389 [22MR]

Texas Home School Appreciation Week: observance, E636 [4MY]

Texas Transportation Institute: anniversary, E857 [25MY], E1078 [22JN]

Thompson, E. Zipporah: Saginaw, MI, Image Award recipient, E68 [3FE]

Thousand Oaks, CA: tribute to Los Robles Bank, E115 [10FE]

3M (company): donation of detection systems to school library media centers, E709 [11MY]

Thunderbolt, GA: Thunderbolt Elementary School recipient of the Concerned Businessmen's Association of America Set a Good Example Competition award, E765 [18MY]

Toledo, OH: tribute to Joseph W. Diehn American Legion Post Americanism Program, E388 [22MR]

TRIO Programs: funding, E1026 [15JN]

21st Century Community Learning Centers Program: funding, H4124 [9JN], H4204-H4208 [12JN], E971 [9JN]

UNESCO: develop a strategy to bring the U.S. back into full and active participation (H.R. 1974), E1433 [7SE]

United Negro College Fund (organization): tribute, E215 [1MR]

``United States Capitol'': authorize printing (S. Con. Res. 141), H10705 [24OC]

University of Florida: anniversary of College of Journalism and Communications, E402 [23MR]

University of Guam: anniversary of Water and Environmental Research Institute, E938 [9JN]

University of Massachusetts: tribute to Massachusetts Biologic Laboratory, E2239 [2JA]

University of Utah: anniversary, H459 [16FE], E153 [16FE]

University of Washington: tribute to Medical School, E553 [13AP]

University of Wisconsin: tribute to athletic program, H1825 [5AP]

VanWormer, Matthew: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E999 [14JN]

Veterans: enhance education benefits programs, H9911 [17OC]

———enhance education benefits programs (S. 1402), H3548-H3558 [23MY], H9918-H9947 [17OC], E891 [6JN]

———health care, housing, and education programs funding, E536 [11AP]

———increase education benefits, H1335 [23MR]

Villarreal, Luis P.: Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring recipient, E1892 [24OC], E1989 [28OC]

Wagner, Marcia: Francis Gillespie Excellence Award recipient, E714 [11MY]

Wallace, Lakeshia: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for the District of Columbia, E645 [4MY]

Walter, Abby: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E996 [14JN]

Washington and Lee University: tribute to Republican Mock Convention, E62 [2FE]

Waukegan, IL: anniversary of Ann M. Kiley Center, E315 [15MR]

Wayne County, MI: observance of Youth Civic Literacy Month, E1665 [4OC]

Wayne State University: tribute to the Youth Urban Agenda/Civic Literacy Project, E1665 [4OC]

Web-Based Education Commission: funding, H1575 [29MR]

Weedling, Aubrie: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Hawaii, H1948 [6AP]

Weehawken, NJ: tribute to Panasonic ``Kid Witness News'' program and ``New Vision'' award recipients, E714 [11MY]

Wenonah, NJ: tribute to Wenonah Elementary School students, E1213 [11JY]

West Hartford, CT: tribute to World War II veterans receiving their high school diplomas, E1969 [28OC]

Westbury, NY: tribute to W. Tresper Clarke Middle School, E802 [22MY]

Westchester, CA: anniversary of Rotary Club, E406 [23MR]

———anniversary of the Westchester Lariats, E884 [6JN]

Westminster, CO: tribute to Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center, E630 [3MY]

Westville, NJ: tribute to Shady Lane Elementary School test scores, E1183 [30JN]

What If (organization): tribute, H3531 [23MY]

Whirry, Marilyn: National Teacher of the Year award recipient, E689 [10MY]

Wilkinson, Larry: American Library Association/Association for Library Trustees and Advocates Extraordinary Library Advocate of the 20th Century award recipient, E923 [9JN]

Williamson, Julie: Illinois Farm Bureau ``Illinois Ag in the Classroom'' Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1030 [15JN]

Wilson, Susan N.: Planned Parenthood of Central New Jersey Vivian Aaron Leadership Award recipient, E785 [19MY]

Women: encourage young women to pursue careers and higher education degrees in mathematics, science, engineering, and technology (H.R. 2387), H7974 [21SE]

Wood, Rebecca: Fayette County, KY, High School Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E1641 [2OC]

Woodbury, NJ: tribute to Evergreen Avenue Elementary School students, E1031 [15JN]

———tribute to Woodbury Public School students fundraising efforts for the Battleship New Jersey Museum, E835, E867 [25MY]

Workforce Investment Act: youth activities funding, H1570, H1571 [29MR]

World Learning (organization): tribute to ``Experiment in International Living'' reunion, E1863 [19OC]

Wyndmere, ND: tribute to Wyndmere High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E650 [4MY]

Yale University: anniversary, E1860 [19OC]

Yang, Amorette: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for California, E1037 [19JN]

Young, Garrett: Intel Corp., International Science and Engineering Fair participant, E939 [9JN]

Zepeda, Oscar: National Association for Bilingual Education Bilingual Student Essay Contest winner, E93 [8FE]

Ziegler, Sarah: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E1006 [14JN]

Remarks in Senate

AID: Child Survival and Disease Programs Fund micronutrient programs funding, S10980, S10981 [25OC]

———International Rule of Law Program in the People's Republic of China funding, S5621 [22JN]

Alaska: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipients, S5454 [20JN]

American Immigration Lawyers Association: tribute to Celebrate America creative writing contest winners, S6345 [10JY]

Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary, S7085 [18JY]

Armed Forces: annual determination of the basic benefit rate for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (S. 2419), S2732-S2734 [13AP]

———improve Montgomery GI Bill benefits by improving and expanding educational assistance programs, S4732, S4734, S4735 [8JN]

———improve Montgomery GI Bill benefits by improving and expanding educational assistance programs (S. 2402), S2544 [11AP]

———modify the time for use of certain educational benefits by members of the Selected Reserve (S. 2537), S3834 [10MY]

Army: close School of the Americas and determine appropriate education and training for Latin American military personnel, S6834 [14JY]

———close School of the Americas and replace with Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, S10348 [12OC]

Arts Education Month: designate (S. Res. 128), S1156 [2MR]

Auburn Hills, MI: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Education Award recipients, S2722 [13AP]

Auburn University: tribute, S7961 [5SE]

Baltimore, MD: Baltimore City College High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8818 [20SE]

Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation: funding (S. 2545), S3918 [11MY]

Beasley, Terry: Alabama Distinguished Principal of the Year recipient, S10785 [19OC]

Bel Air, MD: Bel Air Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8818 [20SE]

BIA: health care, education, economic development, and infrastructure funding, S6503-S6505 [12JY]

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation: tribute, S1020, S1021 [1MR]

Boise, ID: Garfield Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Distinguished Title I Schools award, S6115 [29JN]

Boy Scouts: anniversary, S750 [23FE]

Bridgeville, DE: tribute to Woodbridge High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S3185 [1MY]

Brownfox, James: District of Columbia Hall of Fame inductee for education, S2722 [13AP]

Budget: allocation of funds, S458-S462, S478, S505-S507 [8FE], S512-S514 [9FE], S579-S582 [10FE], S1625 [23MR], S1696-S1698 [27MR]

———treatment of any budget surpluses, S461 [8FE]

Burke, Jerry: Innovation in Education Award recipient, S1742 [27MR]

Burtonsville, MD: Paint Branch High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8818 [20SE]

Bush, George W.: economic plan, S11080 [26OC], S11279, S11282 [27OC]

Business and industry: encourage the formation of industry-led training consortia (S. 2261), S1519 [21MR]

Butte, ND: effect of agribusiness and Federal agriculture policies on Butte Public School, S3185 [1MY]

Byron Center, MI: Byron Center High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8755 [19SE]

Calhoun County, MI: observance of Character Education Awareness Week, S2721 [13AP]

Camp Fire Boys and Girls (organization): anniversary, S1385 [9MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Theodore M. Hesburgh (H. Con. Res. 344), S6036 [28JN]

Careers to Classrooms Program: establish, S1013, S1018 [1MR]

Catholic Schools Week: observance, S339 [3FE]

Center Line, MI: Center Line High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S644 [10FE]

———Wolfe Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Schools award, S9694 [3OC]

Centralia College: anniversary, S4010 [16MY]

Charleston, SC: tribute to R.B. Stall High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S4818 [8JN]

Children and youth: early learning and parent support programs funding, S2405 [7AP]

———early learning programs funding, S3598 [8MY], S3665-S3676 [9MY]

———early learning programs funding (S. 2866), S6678-S6680 [13JY]

———ensure fairness and accuracy of student standardized tests and require the use of additional student performance measures for evaluations, S3591 [8MY]

———ensure fairness and accuracy of student standardized tests and require the use of additional student performance measures for evaluations (S. 2348), S2112-S2114 [4AP]

———establish and expand programs relating to science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (S. 2623), S4382 [24MY]

———establish and expand programs relating to science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (S. 2624), S4382 [24MY]

———establish national clearinghouse for youth entrepreneurship education (S. 2958), S7849 [27JY]

———establish national policy on youth development (S. 3085), S8862-S8864 [20SE]

———establish summer academic enrichment programs (S. 2970), S7881 [27JY]

———give gifted and talented students the opportunity to develop their capabilities, S3600 [8MY]

———improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after-school hours, S2414 [7AP], S10954 [25OC]

———improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after-school hours (H.R. 3235), S10545, S10546 [13OC]

———improve access to books and other reading materials and resources (S. 3148), S9608-S9613 [2OC]

———increase number of qualified early child care professionals through student loan forgiveness program funding, S5958-S5960 [28JN]

———increase student involvement (S. 1773), S505-S507 [8FE]

———promote child literacy by making books available through early learning and other child care programs (S. 2615), S4318-S4321 [23MY]

———provide funds to assist high-poverty school districts meet their teaching needs, S1000-S1003 [1MR]

Children's Internet Safety Month: designate (S. Res. 294), S2873 [25AP]

Clarksville, IN: Our Lady of Providence Junior Senior High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S9462 [28SE]

Clinton, President: visit to Owensboro, KY, school system, S3648 [9MY]

Cole, Dionne A.: Michigan Family Independence Agency Achiever of the Month award recipient, S2102 [4AP]

College Scholarship Fraud Prevention Act: technical corrections (S. 3276), S11890 [15DE]

Colleges and universities: assist at-risk students to stay in school and complete their academic programs (S. 3170), S9955 [5OC]

———Perkins Loan Cancellation Program funding, S6102 [29JN]

———preservation and restoration of historic buildings at historically women's public colleges or universities (S. 2581), S4108-S4110 [17MY], S4232 [22MY], S4294 [23MY]

Computers: installation of filtering or blocking programs in schools and libraries with Internet access, S5647, S5648 [22JN], S5830, S5836-S5838, S5843-S5845, S5865-S5869 [27JN], S6102 [29JN]

———provide for digital empowerment by ensuring computer literacy for all children, S2301-S2305 [6AP], S2389 [7AP], S5304 [16JN], S9370 [27SE]

———provide for digital empowerment by ensuring computer literacy for all children (S. 2229), S1397 [9MR]

Congress: accomplishments of the 106th Congress, S4402-S4405 [25MY], S7464-S7466 [24JY], S7496, S7503-S7509 [25JY], S8642 [18SE], S8879-S8881, S8882-S8885 [21SE], S9140-S9142 [25SE], S10886 [23OC], S10899-S10901 [24OC], S10962 [25OC], S11350 [30OC]

———tribute to interns, S2341 [6AP]

Congressional Recognition for Excellence in Arts Education Board: establish (S. 2789), S5807 [26JN], S11278 [27OC]

Corp. for National and Community Service: tribute to National Service-Learning Leader Schools Program award recipients, S5238 [15JN]

Correctional institutions: authorize funding for successful reentry of criminal offenders into local communities (S. 2908), S7477 [24JY]

Crime: require that registered sexually violent offenders provide notice of any attendance at higher education institutions, S10216 [11OC]

Cromwell, CT: anniversary of Cromwell Children's Home, S7224 [19JY]

Day of National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence: designate (S. Res. 345), S7923, S7924 [27JY]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S7494-S7498, S7503-S7507 [25JY], S8045-S8048 [6SE], S8250 [8SE], S8359 [12SE], S8785-S8787 [20SE], S9420 [28SE], S10962 [25OC], S11343, S11344 [29OC], S11350 [30OC], S11401-S11404 [31OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: Rural Utilities Service Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program funding, S10679 [18OC]

Dept. of Commerce: establish the Nancy Foster Marine Biology Scholarship Program (S. 2954), S7845 [27JY]

Dept. of Defense: Air Force Institute of Technology funding, S5075 [14JN]

———deny educational assistance funds to local educational agencies that deny access to secondary school students for military recruiting purposes (S. 2397), S2588-S2590 [12AP]

———education programs funding through reductions in defense procurement programs, S4994-S4996, S4998, S5009 [13JN]

———establish scholarships for training to improve Internet security and protect against cyberthreats, S4535 [6JN]

———establish Veterans Mission for Youth Initiative within the Troops-to-Teachers Program (S. 2867), S6680 [13JY]

———Naval Undersea Warfare Center and Bryant College Executive MBA Program funding, S11881, S11882 [15DE]

———provide grants for the maintenance, repair, and renovation of schools serving children of military personnel and employees, S6551 [12JY]

Dept. of Education: abolish, S10748, S10750 [19OC]

———Advanced Placement Incentive Program funding, S6210, S6211 [30JN]

———allegations of fiscal mismanagement, S3656 [9MY]

———award grants to develop, implement, and strengthen U.S. history education programs, S6298 [30JN]

———enhance efforts to facilitate the involvement of small business owners in State and local initiatives to improve education (S. 2455), S2866 [25AP]

———Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) funding, S5961-S5963, S5978 [28JN]

———Interagency Education Research Initiative funding, S6001 [28JN], S6047, S6048 [29JN]

———investigation and audit (S. 2829), S6139 [29JN]

———Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program funding, S6212 [30JN]

———make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (S. 2137), S1028 [1MR]

———National Early Literacy Screening Initiative funding, S5652 [22JN]

———provide grants to develop technologies to eliminate functional barriers to full independence for disabled individuals (S. 3211), S10627 [17OC]

———Smaller Learning Communities Program funding, S6211 [30JN]

———technology and media services funding, S6195, S6196 [30JN]

———transfer Impact Aid Program funding responsibility for military connected children and property to the Dept. of Defense (S. 3158), S9861 [4OC]

———Troops-to-Teachers Program funding, S2417 [7AP]

Dept. of Energy: University Nuclear Science and Engineering Programs funding (S. 3282), S11922 [15DE]

Dept. of HHS: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Child Health Institute funding, S6208 [30JN]

Dept. of Justice: make grants to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America to establish after-school technology programs (S. 2061), S619 [10FE]

Dept. of Labor: job training programs funding, S6209 [30JN]

———workforce investment programs funding, S5963-S5971, S5979 [28JN]

Dept. of State: establish nonprofit entities for international educational, cultural, and arts programs (S. 3251), S11136 [26OC]

———establish undergraduate grant program to assist certain U.S. students to pursue studies at foreign institutions of higher education (S. 3076), S8817, S8824 [20SE]

Detroit, MI: anniversary of Adopt-a-School Program, S4562 [6JN]

———anniversary of Anthony Wayne Elementary School, S3604 [8MY]

Discipline: permit State and local educational agencies to establish uniform disciplinary policies, S3475, S3476 [4MY]

Diseases: increase public awareness of multiple sclerosis (H. Con. Res. 271), S11936 [15DE]

———increase public awareness of multiple sclerosis (S. Con. Res. 93), S1422 [9MR]

———increase public awareness of multiple sclerosis (S. Con. Res. 97), S1528, S1529 [21MR]

District of Columbia: provide that local legislation on the membership and responsibilities of the Board of Education and school election districts shall take effect upon ratification by the voters (H.R. 4387), S5159 [14JN]

Domestic policy: apply research findings to all students learning to read English, promote family literacy projects, and reauthorize the inexpensive book distribution program (S. 2452), S2768 [13AP]

Drexel, Katherine: canonization into sainthood of Catholic Church, S9939 [5OC]

———sainthood canonization into Roman Catholic Church, S10645 [18OC]

Drug abuse: combat ``Ecstasy'' production, abuse, and imports, and increase education and awareness on dangers, S2893 [26AP]

———combat ``Ecstasy'' production, abuse, and imports, and increase education and awareness on dangers (S. 2612), S4317 [23MY], S9846 [4OC]

———national drug control policy, S789 [24FE], S2648 [13AP], S2893 [26AP], S5313-S5315 [19JN], S9562-S9564 [2OC], S11236 [27OC]

Eagle, ID: tribute to Eagle High School fundraising efforts for the World War II Memorial in the District of Columbia, S11421 [31OC], S11506 [2NO]

Eccles, Traci: Innovation in Education Award recipient, S830 [24FE]

Ecology and environment: revise energy policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, advance global climate science, promote technology development, and increase citizen awareness (S. 1776), S5292-S5296 [16JN]

Education Flexibility Partnership Demonstration Act: allow State participation in activities (S. 271), S853-S855 [28FE]

Education for All Handicapped Children Act: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 399), S9867 [4OC]

———anniversary (S. Con. Res. 135), S8507 [13SE]

Edwards, Joan C.: naming of Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, S8939 [21SE]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: allow State and local agencies to use professional development funding for teacher testing, merit-based pay, and tenure reform programs, S3454-S3467, S3475, S3478-S3481, S3493, S3494 [4MY]

———allow States and local school districts flexibility in allocating Federal funds, S3283, S3311 [3MY], S3633-S3635, S3641, S3644, S3649 [9MY]

———Comprehensive School Reform Program funding, S3600 [8MY], S6207 [30JN]

———consider State fiscal commitment and equitable distribution of funds in the allocation of Title I funding, S3584-S3591 [8MY], S3676 [9MY]

———Education Finance Incentive Grant Program funding, S6220 [30JN]

———encourage school districts to hire certain professionals without certification as teachers, S3651 [9MY]

———ensure accountability in programs for disadvantaged students and assistance for failing schools, S5853-S5858, S5862 [27JN]

———extend programs and activities, S9415 [28SE]

———extend programs and activities (S. 2), S1588 [22MR], S2895-S2897 [26AP], S2950-S2953, S2964 [27AP], S3045-S3178 [1MY], S3230-S3248, S3272 [2MY], S3280-S3322 [3MY], S3453-S3496 [4MY], S3569-S3576, S3578-S3601 [8MY], S3629-S3662, S3665-S3679 [9MY], S3906 [11MY], S3952 [15MY], S4027 [16MY], S4253 [23MY], S4443, S4497 [25MY], S5818-S5821 [26JN], S5850-S5853 [27JN], S6338, S6341 [10JY], S7522, S7523 [25JY], S8357-S8359 [12SE], S8440, S8441 [13SE], S9017-S9019 [22SE], S9245, S9246 [26SE], S9358 [27SE], S10748 [19OC], S10965 [25OC], S11067 [26OC], S11481, S11483 [1NO]

———extend programs and activities (S. 2), unanimous-consent agreement, S3037 [27AP], S3311 [3MY], S3480 [4MY]

———extend programs and activities (S. 2), unanimous-consent request, S3479, S3480 [4MY], S4496, S4497 [25MY], S5851 [27JN]

———portability demonstration program to allow school systems to use Title I funding to provide school choice or allow tutorial assistance, S3288-S3292, S3319 [3MY], S3484 [4MY]

———preserve State accountability for performance goals, S3287-S3292, S3319 [3MY], S3643, S3644 [9MY]

———reauthorize, S10169 [11OC]

———reauthorize and improve (S. 2254), S1505, S1512-S1516 [21MR], S1589 [22MR]

———remove vocational education funding, S3594, S3595 [8MY]

———Technology Literacy Challenge Fund funding, S5955-S5957, S5978 [28JN]

———Title I grants funding, S5842, S5845-S5850, S5861, S5862 [27JN], S5986-S5990, S5993, S6002 [28JN]

Enid, OK: tribute to Enid High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S4951 [12JN]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave for parental involvement in academic school activities or literacy training (S. 1304), S505-S507 [8FE]

Farmington, MI: tribute to Farmington Public School District for outstanding achievement in music education, S7828 [27JY]

Fay, Maureen A.: Alternatives for Girls (organization) Role Model Award recipient, S2103 [4AP]

FCC: clarify service obligations of noncommercial educational broadcast stations (H.R. 4201), S7952 [27JY]

———clarify service obligations of noncommercial educational broadcast stations (H.R. 4201), unanimous-consent request, S10526 [13OC]

———follow normal rulemaking procedures in establishing additional requirements for noncommercial educational television broadcasters (S. 2215), S1318 [8MR]

Federal aid programs: Title I programs for disadvantaged children funding, S2411, S2412 [7AP]

Federal employees: promote student loan repayment programs to encourage employment with the Federal Government, S11488 [1NO]

Federal Housing Finance Board: allocate authority to Federal Home Loan Banks to guarantee school construction bonds, S1096, S1097 [2MR]

Federal-State relations: use of Federal block grants to States in education funding, S594-S596 [10FE], S976-S979 [29FE], S1588 [22MR], S10749 [19OC]

Firearm and Bow Hunter Education and Safety Program: funding, S10495 [12OC]

Firearms: prohibit possession in places of worship or educational and scholastic settings (S. Res. 295), S2873 [25AP]

———reduce violence in schools, S925 [29FE], S1083-S1085, S1087, S1101 [2MR], S1383 [9MR], S4918 [9JN], S10586 [13OC]

Foreign aid: education and anti-corruption programs funding for certain countries, S5486 [21JN]

Forrester, David: Innovation in Education Award recipient, S3184 [1MY]

Fort Leavenworth, KS: Command & General Staff College replacement instructional facility funding, S4661 [7JN]

Franklin County, VT: Communities Can! (organization) Community Excellence Award recipient, S7225 [19JY]

Funding, S2159-S2161, S2163-S2178, S2194-S2196 [5AP], S2335, S2336, S2337 [6AP], S6628-S6631 [13JY], S11481-S11485 [1NO], S11816, S11875 [15DE]

GAO: conduct a comprehensive fraud audit of the Dept. of Education (H.R. 4079), S7952 [27JY]

Georgia: tribute to Georgia Early Learning Initiative, S9462 [28SE]

Gore, Vice President: economic plan, S11080 [26OC], S11282 [27OC]

Green River, WY: tribute to Green River High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S4666 [7JN]

Growe, Zachary: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Maine, S4814 [8JN]

Harcum College: anniversary, S9849 [4OC]

Hartford, KY: tribute to Ohio County High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S2936 [26AP]

Harvest, AL: tribute to Sparkman High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S1022 [1MR]

Hatch, Nathan O.: nomination to National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities, S4368 [24MY]

Health care professionals: establish a demonstration program to address physician shortage, recruitment, and retention problems in rural areas (S. 3176), S10083 [6OC]

Henderson, NV: tribute to Basic High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S3508 [4MY]

Hermelin, David and Doreen: Hillel Day School of Farmington Hills, MI, Dream Maker Award and Rabbi Jacob Segal Award recipients, S2100, S2103 [4AP]

Herz, Marilyn: South Dakota Teacher of the Year award recipient, S11907 [15DE]

Higher Education Act: improve integrity of Federal student loan programs relative to students at foreign institutions (S. 3143), S9606-S9608 [2OC]

Hilbert, Vi: Washington Women 2000 ``Power of One'' award recipient, S1389 [9MR]

Hill, Percy: Disney American Teacher Award recipient, S11906 [15DE]

History: importance of U.S. history education, S6200 [30JN]

———importance of U.S. history education (S. Con. Res. 129), S6293 [30JN]

Homeless: educational assistance for children and youth, S3597 [8MY]

Huntingtown, MD: Plum Point Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8819 [20SE]

Immigration: ensure that immigrant students and their families receive services to successfully participate in schools and communities (S. 2484), S3028 [27AP]

———establish pilot program to allow certain aliens who complete a postsecondary degree in math or science to change their immigrant status to remain in U.S. and work in one of those fields (S. 1645), S9647 [3OC]

———increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and expand education and training opportunities for U.S. students and workers (S. 2045), S542-S545 [9FE], S6341 [10JY], S6408-S6411, S6445 [11JY], S7608 [26JY], S7820, S7822 [27JY], S8907-S8916 [21SE], S9026-S9029 [22SE], S9124-S9127 [25SE], S9215-S9229, S9235, S9242, S9244-S9248 [26SE], S9337-S9350, S9353-S9359, S9362-S9376 [27SE], S9443, S9449-S9451 [28SE], S9600 [2OC], S9643-S9657 [3OC]

———increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and expand education and training opportunities for U.S. students and workers (S. 2045), motion to proceed, S8619, S8620, S8626 [15SE], S8800-S8807 [20SE], S9026 [22SE]

———increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and expand education and training opportunities for U.S. students and workers (S. 2045), unanimous-consent agreement, S9445 [28SE]

———increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and expand education and training opportunities for U.S. students and workers (S. 2045), unanimous-consent request, S6338-S6340 [10JY]

Impact Aid Program: funding, S2062, S2063 [4AP]

———funding through reductions in Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education administrative costs, S5834-S5836 [27JN], S6343 [10JY]

———modify computation of weighted student units for payments to local educational agencies (S. 2118), S935 [29FE]

Income: address problems of the wealth gap in the U.S. and barriers to wealth accumulation, S2660 [13AP]

Indiana: tribute to Eighth Grade Youth Essay Contest winners, S336 [3FE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorize school personnel to discipline children with disabilities who engage in certain dangerous behavior, S3572-S3574 [8MY]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 2341), S9259 [26SE]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 2355), S2116 [4AP]

———funding, S714, S720 [23FE], S899-S919 [29FE], S1371 [9MR], S2329, S2331 [6AP], S2396-S2400 [7AP], S5984-S5986, S5990-S5994, S6002 [28JN], S6099-S6101 [29JN], S6187 [30JN], S7084, S7085 [18JY]

———permit State and local educational agencies to establish uniform disciplinary policies, S3311 [3MY], S3474 [4MY]

Intel Corp.: establishment of the Intel Teacher Housing Fund for public school teachers of the Santa Clara Unified School District, S5881 [27JN]

———tribute to ``Teach to the Future'' technology education partnership program, S336 [3FE], S385 [7FE]

Investments: establish Individual Development Accounts for certain individuals and families (S. 2740), S5264-S5267 [15JN]

Iowa: anniversary of Allen Memorial Hospital and the Allen Health System nursing education program, S8655 [18SE]

Iowa State University: tribute to athletic program, S1974 [30MR]

Jackson State University: multimodal transportation research programs funding, S5190 [15JN]

Japan-America Student Conference: tribute, S7224 [19JY]

Judicial Education Fund: establish for the payment of expenses of judges participating in seminars (S. 2990), S7906, S7907 [27JY]

Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2496), S10009 [5OC]

———reauthorize (S. 2278), S1673 [23MR]

———reauthorize (S. 3032), S8417 [12SE]

Kellogg, ID: Sunnyside Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Distinguished Title I Schools award, S6115 [29JN]

Kenai, AK: tribute to Challenger Learning Center, S6115 [29JN]

Kluge, John: monetary donation to the Library of Congress, S10046-S10048 [6OC]

Koch-Laveen, Katherine: Minnesota Teacher of the Year recipient, S10796 [19OC], S10889 [23OC]

Kosciuszko Foundation: anniversary, S2231 [5AP]

Koth, Jason: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for North Dakota, S4098 [17MY], S4814 [8JN]

Lake Orion, MI: Lake Orion High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S10408 [12OC]

Larsen, Nancy: Idaho Teacher of the Year award recipient, S1388 [9MR]

Law enforcement officers: extend retroactive eligibility dates for educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed in the line of duty (S. 1638), S3951 [15MY], S4005 [16MY]

Lawson, Greg: American Automobile Association Lifesaving Medal recipient, S3687 [9MY]

Lawyers and attorneys: qualify public defenders for student loan forgiveness under the Federal Perkins Loan Program (S. 2423), S2737 [13AP]

Lindsey Wilson College: tribute, S4816 [8JN]

Littleton, CO: anniversary of shootings at Columbine High School, S2713, S2789 [13AP]

———shooting of students at Columbine High School, S1447 [20MR]

Local government: assist local educational agencies in enabling students to meet academic achievement standards, S2952 [27AP], S3232, S3235 [2MY], S3284-S3292 [3MY], S3484 [4MY], S3592 [8MY]

———assist local educational agencies in enabling students to meet academic achievement standards (S. 1266), S594, S605 [10FE], S976-S979 [29FE], S1372 [9MR]

———assist local educational agencies in enabling students to meet academic achievement standards and end social promotion, S1074-S1082, S1100 [2MR]

———direct funding and control to local educational agencies, S11078-S11080 [26OC], S11483 [1NO]

Louisville, KY: tribute to Dupont Manual High School Dept. of Energy Science Bowl team, S4457 [25MY]

Macomb, MI: L'Anse Creuse Middle School-North recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S10408 [12OC]

Maria's Children (organization): tribute to art exhibit of works by Russian orphans with learning difficulties, S6113 [29JN]

Mathematics Education Month: observance, S2461 [10AP]

Maxwell, Adrienne: American Association of University Women—Montana essay contest winner, S4097 [17MY]

Medicare: graduate medical education payments, S6208 [30JN], S7785 [27JY], S11817 [15DE]

———graduate medical education payments (S. 2394), S2534, S2535 [11AP]

Merrillville, IN: Clifford Pierce Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S10245 [11OC]

Metairie, LA: tribute to Ecole Classique School Academic Games team, S7151 [18JY]

Michigan: tribute to participants in ``All Kids First'' campaign initiative, S11738 [7DE]

Middle East: prohibit assistance to the Palestinian Authority unless and until certain conditions are met (S. 3280), S11919-S11922 [15DE]

Middlebury College: bicentennial (S. Res. 355), S8424 [12SE], S8638 [15SE]

Miller, Scot: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for North Dakota, S4814 [8JN]

Miller, Scott: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for North Dakota, S4098 [17MY]

MoKan Kids Network: Association of America's Public Television Stations 21st Century Award recipient, S5023 [13JN]

Mount Morris Township, MI: shooting of student at Buell Elementary School, S1018 [1MR], S1083, S1084, S1087, S1113 [2MR]

Mountain Home, AR: tribute to Mountain Home Junior High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S3604 [8MY]

Murphy, Brett: Dept. of Education Presidential Scholar Award recipient, S7830 [27JY]

Music and dance: importance of music education, S7828 [27JY]

Naches, WA: Naches Valley High School Leadership Class recipient of Innovation in Education Award, S299 [2FE]

National Charter Schools Week: designate (S. Con. Res. 108), S3557 [4MY]

———observance, S3016 [27AP]

National Community Antidrug Coalition Institute: establish (S. 2473), S2944 [26AP]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, S7101 [18JY]

National Engineers Week: observance, S751 [23FE]

National Environmental Education Act: redesignate in honor of John H. Chafee, establish the John H. Chafee Memorial Fellowship Program, and extend programs (S. 1946), S3034-S3036 [27AP]

National Guard: Youth ChalleNGe Program funding, S6564, S6565 [12JY]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: observance, S8878 [21SE]

National History Day: observance, S8754 [19SE]

National Library Card Sign-Up Month: observance, S8754 [19SE]

National Library Week: observance, S2461 [10AP], S2612 [12AP]

National objectives: establish program for increasing U.S. scientific, technology, and mathematical resources (S. 1804), S9645 [3OC]

———improve student achievement by improving teacher quality, technology training, and accountability, and enhance leadership skills of principals (S. 1926), S505-S507 [8FE]

———improvement of system, S348 [7FE], S505-S507 [8FE], S579-S582 [10FE], S848-S851 [28FE], S976-S979 [29FE], S1625 [23MR], S2709 [13AP], S4978 [13JN], S5604 [22JN], S5726-S5729 [23JN], S5818-S5821 [26JN], S6103 [29JN], S8910, S8912 [21SE], S9358 [27SE], S9565 [2OC], S10744-S10746, S10748-S10753 [19OC], S10884 [23OC], S10954, S10957, S10965-S10967, S10970-S10972, S10974 [25OC], S11067-S11069, S11074-S11076, S11078-S11080, S11111 [26OC], S11195 [27OC], S11335, S11337, S11340 [29OC], S11358 [30OC], S11401 [31OC]

———improvement of system (S. 824), star print, S835 [24FE]

———issue a nationally standardized school report card to students, S1055 [2MR]

———role of Federal Government, S10135-S10137 [10OC]

National Osteoporosis Prevention Month: observance, S4294 [23MY]

National Read Across America Day: observance, S1115 [2MR]

National Reading Panel: comprehensive effort to disseminate recommendations on children's reading levels to teachers, parents, and universities, S2853 [25AP]

———comprehensive effort to disseminate recommendations on children's reading levels to teachers, parents, and universities (S. 2788), S5806 [26JN]

———recommendations on children's reading levels, S2853 [25AP]

National Scholarship Month: observance, S4291 [23MY]

National Science and Technology Week: observance, S3185 [1MY]

National Sportsmanship Day: observance, S1312 [8MR]

National Student Employment Week: observance, S2341 [6AP]

National Teach for America Week: designate (S. Res. 381), S10937 [24OC]

National TRIO Day: observance, S831 [24FE]

Native Americans: American Indian Tribal Colleges and Universities Program funding, S6199 [30JN]

———improve American Indian Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (H.R. 3629), S4214, S4215 [18MY]

———improve American Indian Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (S. 2353), S2116 [4AP]

———provide student loan forgiveness to teachers who work in tribal colleges or universities (S. 2978), S7892 [27JY]

———support the development of Native American Language Survival Schools (S. 2688), S4670 [7JN], S10156-S10158 [10OC]

New York Historical Society: funding, S6213 [30JN]

Next Generation Internet Act: reauthorize (S. 2046), S545 [9FE], S9009-S9013 [21SE]

Noble, Tina: Washington Women 2000 ``Power of One'' award recipient, S1388 [9MR]

Noucas, Mary: New Hampshire Partners in Education (organization) Outstanding Volunteer award recipient, S7831 [27JY]

Novi, MI: Novi High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S9695 [3OC]

NSF: anniversary, S3828 [10MY]

Ortiz, Ana V.: National Image Salute to Hispanics Award recipient, S4665 [7JN]

Owen, Gustav: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Hampshire, S3508 [4MY]

Paladin Data Systems Corp.: Innovation in Education Award recipient, S1590 [22MR], S1742 [27MR]

Pell Grant Program: funding, S1072, S1073, S1098, S1099 [2MR], S2391-S2393 [7AP]

Physical education: provide grants to local educational agencies to initiate and improve programs, S4027 [16MY]

Pleasanton, CA: tribute to Amador Valley High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S1978 [30MR]

Plourde, Desirae: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Maine, S4814 [8JN]

Political campaigns: assessment of Presidential candidates, S11333 [29OC]

Pope, Dennis: New Hampshire School Administrators Association New Hampshire Superintendent of the Year award recipient, S2937 [26AP]

Postal Service: tribute to Celebrate the Century Express Train Tour, S4457 [25MY]

Prayer: voluntary school prayer, S3637 [9MY], S6994-S6999 [17JY]

Project Acorn (organization): tribute, S11368 [30OC]

Providence, RI: tribute to Central Falls Junior Senior High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S4456 [25MY]

Public broadcasting: make certain political broadcasting requirements inapplicable to noncommerical educational broadcasting stations (S. 3262), S11376 [30OC]

Public lands: restore stability to payments made to States and counties containing certain Federal lands used for the benefit of public schools and roads (H.R. 2389), S10113 [6OC], S10155 [10OC], S10241 [11OC], S11470 [1NO]

Public welfare programs: establish asset-based welfare policies (S. 2023), S287 [2FE], S374 [7FE]

Quarles, Jonathan: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Michigan, S644 [10FE]

Ramirez, Yalile: Hispanic College Fund, Inc., scholarship award recipient, S11248 [27OC]

Redlinger, David J.: South Dakota winner of U.S. Institute of Peace National Peace Essay Contest, S5449 [20JN]

Republican Party: national agenda, S125-S130 [31JA], S1167-S1169 [6MR], S7464-S7466 [24JY], S8250 [8SE]

Rodgers, Pamela: Alternatives for Girls (organization) Role Model Award recipient, S2104 [4AP]

Rogers, Daniel: American Automobile Association Lifesaving Medal recipient, S3687 [9MY]

Rome, Emily E.: Passaic County Teacher of the Year award recipient, S8495 [13SE]

Ruffin, Shelarese: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Georgia, S3182 [1MY]

Rural areas: establish teacher recruitment and professional development programs for rural areas (S. 2120), S935 [29FE]

———provide for a rural education development initiative (S. 2009), S91 [26JA]

———provide for education assistance (S. 2121), S935 [29FE]

———training and development of technology skills in rural communities, S9241 [26SE], S9362 [27SE]

Samuel, Daniel A.: American Automobile Association Lifesaving Medal recipient, S3687 [9MY]

Schleich, Karl: National Association of Elementary School Principals Alaska National Distinguished Principals Award recipient, S9850 [4OC]

Schools: allow same-gender public schools and classrooms as long as comparable educational opportunities are offered to both sexes, S855 [28FE]

———availability of certain funds relative to same-gender public schools and classrooms, S5870 [27JN], S5942 [28JN]

———construction and infrastructure improvements funding, S1055 [2MR], S2451 [10AP], S3318 [3MY], S11104 [26OC]

———construction and infrastructure improvements funding (S. 2124), S950 [29FE]

———development of high school dropout prevention programs, S6190 [30JN]

———direct funding and control to local educational agencies to raise student achievement levels, and provide achievement-based college assistance to students in failing schools (S. 2159), S1119 [2MR]

———ensure accountability in programs for disadvantaged children and provide funds to assist failing schools, S996-S1000, S1005, S1006 [1MR]

———establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities, S2307-S2310, S2313-S2317 [6AP]

———improve teacher quality, S3231 [2MY], S3648, S3649 [9MY]

———modernization and infrastructure improvements funding, S3650, S3651 [9MY]

———promote teacher and principal quality and professional development, S1090-S1092, S1094 [2MR]

———provide a safer educational environment by implementing policies to reduce threat of gun violence, S1063-S1068, S1097 [2MR], S4443 [25MY]

———provide a safer educational environment by implementing policies to reduce violence and illegal drug use, S1071, S1072, S1097 [2MR], S2950-S2953 [27AP]

———provide grants for master teacher programs, S1092, S1101 [2MR]

———provide loans to State or local governments to make interest payments on qualified school construction bonds and support existing school construction programs (S. 2890), S7240-S7243 [19JY]

———provide parents, taxpayers, and educators with useful, understandable reports on schools, S3471 [4MY]

———reduce revenue cuts for school modernization projects, S2222-S2225 [5AP], S2296-S2305, S2336 [6AP]

———reductions in class size, S1014-S1018 [1MR], S3481-S3496 [4MY], S3569-S3571 [8MY], S5858-S5861, S5863 [27JN]

———support Federal-State partnership for school initiatives, S9845 [4OC]

———transfer of certain public lands or national forest lands for use as elementary or secondary schools (H.R. 150), S2793-S2795 [13AP], S10838 [19OC]

———voucher program to provide school choice, S3286-S3292 [3MY], S8816 [20SE]

Science: increase Federal technology research and development funding, S3502-S3506 [4MY]

Senate: legislative priorities, S5323-S5325 [19JN], S7595 [26JY], S8041 [6SE], S8642-S8644 [18SE], S9400, S9401 [27SE], S9565 [2OC], S10611 [17OC], S10884, S10885, S10886 [23OC], S11082 [26OC]

———return of certain treaties to the President (S. Res. 267), S10499 [12OC]

Sirois, Lauren E.: Dept. of Education Presidential Scholar Award recipient, S7831 [27JY]

Skills USA-VICA, Inc.: tribute to ``Building Skills for America'' signature campaign, S9190 [25SE]

Social Security: Social Services Block Grant funding, S5318-S5320 [19JN], S5839-S5842, S5871 [27JN], S6101 [29JN]

South Gate, CA: extend authority of the Los Angeles Unified School District to use certain park lands for elementary school purposes (H.R. 5083), S11180 [26OC]

Southfield, MI: Glenn W. Levey Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S10407 [12OC]

Space policy: maintain leadership in both Government-sponsored and commercial space industry and exploration, S11488 [1NO]

Springfield, IL: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library funding, S7095 [18JY]

St. Louis, MO: Kennerly Elementary School National Schools of Character award recipient, S11368 [30OC]

———tribute to Westminister Christian Academy for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S3830 [10MY]

Sterling Heights, MI: Adlai E. Stevenson High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S10589 [13OC]

———Donald L. Bemis Junior High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S10588 [13OC]

Stillwater, MN: tribute to Stillwater Area High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S2936 [26AP]

Tanner, Tasha: American Automobile Association Lifesaving Medal recipient, S3687 [9MY]

Taxation: allow credit for elementary and secondary school teachers who provide classroom materials, S848, S861 [28FE], S919-S921 [29FE]

———allow credit for elementary and secondary school teachers who provide classroom materials (S. 2012), S113 [27JA]

———designate renewal communities, provide tax credits to investors seeking to provide capital to create new markets in low-income communities, and establish Individual Development Accounts, S6649-S6651 [13JY], S6770-S6772 [14JY]

———designate renewal communities, provide tax credits to investors seeking to provide capital to create new markets in low-income communities, and establish Individual Development Accounts (S. 2779), S5684 [22JN]

———eliminate marriage tax penalty by increasing income phaseout thresholds for education savings accounts, S1045-S1049, S1082 [2MR]

———eliminate use of education individual retirement accounts for elementary and secondary school expenses and expand school construction and renovation incentives, S922 [29FE], S983-S992 [1MR]

———encourage stronger mathematics and science programs at elementary and secondary schools (S. 2622), S4382 [24MY]

———expand lifetime learning credit and provide deductions for qualified tuition and related expenses (S. 3047), S8586 [14SE]

———expand the enhanced deduction for corporate donations of computer technology to public libraries and community centers, S7050 [17JY]

———expand the enhanced deduction for corporate donations of computer technology to public libraries and community centers (S. 2302), S1816 [28MR]

———improve access to tax-exempt debt for small non-profit health care and educational institutions (S. 2626), S4390 [24MY]

———incentives for education (S. 13), S1166 [6MR], S11465 [1NO]

———incentives for education (S. 13), unanimous-consent request, S11465 [1NO]

———provide incentives for advanced teacher certification, S6614-S6617 [13JY]

———provide tax credit for elementary and secondary school teachers who receive advanced certification and to exclude from gross income certain amounts received by such teachers (S. 2479), S3025 [27AP]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools, S993-S996, S1005 [1MR]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (S. 542), S385 [7FE]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (S. 1134), S713-S736 [23FE], S758, S774, S775, S777, S778 [24FE], S847-S862 [28FE], S899-S924 [29FE], S983-S1003, S1005-S1018 [1MR], S1045-S1111 [2MR], S1170 [6MR], S1384 [9MR]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (S. 1134), technical corrections, S1111 [2MR]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (S. 1134), unanimous-consent agreement, S1056 [2MR]

———treatment of higher education costs and savings accounts for college expenses, S1008 [1MR]

———treatment of higher education expenses and interest on student loans, S724 [23FE], S850 [28FE], S6614-S6617 [13JY]

———use of surplus or tax increases to fund expansion of education individual retirement accounts, S1049-S1054, S1068 [2MR]

Teachers: establish a demonstration project to increase salaries and benefits for teachers who enter into contracts to serve as master teachers (S. 2929), S7672 [26JY]

———establish programs to recruit, retain, and retrain teachers and provide loan forgiveness to entice students into teaching (S. 2276), S1609 [22MR]

———establish scholarship program that would require awardees to commit to obtain teacher licensing, teach in ``high need'' areas, and have academic concentration in the subject they intend to teach, S3317 [3MY]

———improve and strengthen recruitment and training, S5944-S5948 [28JN]

———improve and strengthen recruitment and training and protect from frivolous lawsuits, S3578-S3584, S3595, S3597 [8MY]

———improve and strengthen the recruitment and training, S1058-S1062, S1070, S1071 [2MR], S2895-S2897 [26AP]

———improve initial teaching experiences and offer alternative routes to certification (S. 2122), S935 [29FE]

———provide scholarships and loan forgiveness and cancellation for future teachers, S1086, S1101 [2MR]

———support teacher corps programs (S. 2116), S932 [29FE]

Technology: establish grants to develop a high-technology infrastructure of educational and cultural resources and a systemic link between such resources and local educational and cultural partnerships (S. 2762), S5558 [21JN]

———provide for teacher training (S. 2119), S935 [29FE]

———provide grants to partnerships to establish and carry out information technology training programs and to provide incentives for educators to obtain information technology certification (S. 2347), S2108-S2112 [4AP], S9647 [3OC]

———strengthen math and science training to prepare students to enter the information technology workforce (S. 2067), S625 [10FE]

Texas: Rand Corp. study on education, S10906-S10908 [24OC], S11081 [26OC]

Thampy, George A.: National Spelling Bee competition winner, S4922 [9JN]

Tobias, Julia: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Hampshire, S3508 [4MY]

Trindad State Junior College: anniversary, S6254 [30JN]

Trivedi, Gopalkrishna: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Michigan, S644 [10FE]

Trumbull, CT: tribute to Trumbull High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S4817 [8JN]

Tufts University: observance of Tuftonia's Day, S2341 [6AP]

———reunion of the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy Class of 1965, S7829 [27JY]

———tribute to University College of Citizenship and Public Service, S2857 [25AP]

Tukwila, WA: Cascade View Elementary School Youth Investment Program recipient of Innovation in Education Award, S6346 [10JY]

21st Century Community Learning Centers Program: funding, S5952-S5954, S5977 [28JN]

U.S. Naval Academy: use of funds generated by the Visitor's Center for the Midshipmen Welfare Fund, S5010 [13JN]

U.S. Telecommunications Training Institute: tribute, S2463 [10AP]

``United States Capitol'': authorize printing (S. Con. Res. 141), S9770 [3OC]

University of Alaska-Fairbanks: tribute to School of Management Student Investment Fund, S505 [8FE]

University of Maryland University College: anniversary of overseas miltary program, S4230 [22MY]

University of Utah: anniversary, S842-S844 [28FE]

Vancouver, WA: Jason Lee Middle School's English Transition System recipient of Innovation in Education award, S643 [10FE]

Vermont: tribute to students participating in National History Day Competition, S10924 [24OC]

Veterans: develop educational programs on veterans' contributions to the country (S. Res. 304), S3737 [9MY], S9208 [25SE]

———enhance education benefits programs (S. 1402), S10500-S10515 [12OC]

Walla Walla, WA: tribute to Walla Walla High School Career and Technical Education Program, S5552 [21JN]

Warren, MI: Cousino High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S9698 [3OC]

Washington: Index School District recipient of Innovation in Education Award, S3829 [10MY]

Wellpinit, WA: Wellpinit School District recipient of Innovation in Education Award, S9602 [2OC]

Wenatchee, WA: tribute to Pioneer Middle School students for participation in Destination ImagiNation (nonprofit organization) Global Finals, S6467 [11JY]

White Earth Tribal and Community College: add to list of land grant institutions (S. 2802), S5911 [27JN]

William Jewell College: tribute to Harriman Arts Program, S642 [10FE]

Wilmington, DE: tribute to St. Paul School, S337 [3FE]

Women's Rural Entrepreneurial Network: Home Loan Bank of Boston Community Development Award recipient, S1309 [8MR]

Woolery, Sagen: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Georgia, S3182 [1MY]

Woonsocket, RI: Mount Saint Charles Academy recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S9461 [28SE]

Wyndmere, ND: tribute to Wyndmere High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S3686 [9MY]

Youth Museum of Southern West Virginia: Institute of Museum and Library Services National Award for Museum Service recipient, S11912 [15DE]

Reports

Education at a Crossroads—What Works and What's Wasted in Education Today: Committee on Education and Labor (House) (excerpt), S3676 [9MY]

Gun Control: Student Advisory Board of the 14th Congressional District of California, E976 [12JN]

House Republican Efforts To Attack Education—1994 Through 2000, H10397-H10399 [19OC]

Losing America's Memory—Historical Illiteracy in the 21st Century: Anne D. Neal and Jerry L. Martin, American Council of Trustees and Alumni, S6201 [30JN]

Public Charter Schools and the Core Knowledge Movement: Lexington Institute, E1991 [28OC]

School Counseling Program To Reduce School Violence: Bipartisan Working Group on Youth Violence, H4049 [8JN]

U.S.-Korean National Assembly Student Intern Exchange Program: Jacqueline Hui, E1959 [27OC]

Reports filed

American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2045) (S. Rept. 106-260), S2526 [11AP]

American Indian Education Foundation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3080) (H. Rept. 106-1028), H12091 [14DE]

Armenian Genocide Understanding and Sensitivity in Responding to Human Rights, Ethnic Cleansing, and Genocide Issues: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Res. 596) (H. Rept. 106-933), H8799 [4OC]

Consideration of H. Res. 596, Armenian Genocide Understanding and Sensitivity in Responding to Human Rights, Ethnic Cleansing, and Genocide Issues: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 625) (H. Rept. 106-972), H9766 [11OC]

Consideration of H.R. 4201, Noncommercial Broadcasting Freedom of Expression Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 527) (H. Rept. 106-681), H4674 [19JN]

Dept. of Education Investigation and Audit: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2829) (S. Rept. 106-448), S9603 [2OC]

District of Columbia Legislation on the Membership and Responsibilities of the Board of Education Shall Take Effect Upon Ratification by the Voters: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4387) (H. Rept. 106-664), H4219 [12JN]

Education for All Handicapped Children Act Anniversary: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 135), S8941 [21SE]

Education Land Grant Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 150) (S. Rept. 106-236), S1390 [9MR]

Education Savings and School Excellence Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 7) (H. Rept. 106-546), H1412 [27MR]

Educational Opportunities Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2) (S. Rept. 106-261), S2615 [12AP]

Eligibility Dates for Educational Assistance to the Surviving Spouse and Dependent Children of Law Enforcement Officers Killed in the Line of Duty: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1638), S612 [10FE]

Environmental Education Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1946) (S. Rept. 106-272), S2726 [13AP]

GAO Comprehensive Fraud Audit of the Dept. of Education: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 4079) (H. Rept. 106-666), H4219 [12JN]

Higher Education Act Technical Amendments: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 4504) (H. Rept. 106-665), H4219 [12JN]

Historically Women's Public Colleges or Universities Historic Building Restoration and Preservation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4503) (H. Rept. 106-915), H8551 [29SE]

Impact Aid Program Reauthorization: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3616) (H. Rept. 106-504), H572 [29FE]

Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act Contract Support Costs: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4148) (H. Rept. 106-837), H7501 [12SE]

International Academic Opportunity Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3076), S9604 [2OC]

Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 2496) (S. Rept. 106-457), S9604 [2OC]

Literacy Involves Families Together Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3222) (H. Rept. 106-503), H572 [29FE]

National Police Athletic League Youth Enrichment Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3235) (H. Rept. 106-859), H7722 [18SE]

National Science Education Act: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 4271) (H. Rept. 106-821), H7279 [6SE]

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2919) (S. Rept. 106-445), S9700 [3OC]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2919) (H. Rept. 106-741), H6353 [17JY]

National Veterans Awareness Week and Development of Educational Programs on Veterans' Contributions to the Country: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 304), S8941 [21SE]

Next Generation Internet Act Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2046) (S. Rept. 106-310), S5308 [16JN]

Nomination of Donald J. Sutherland to the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S7448 [21JY]

Nomination of Eric D. Eberhard to the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation Board of Trustees: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S538 [9FE]

Nomination of Herschelle S. Challenor to the National Security Education Board: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1747 [27MR]

Nomination of Mark S. Wrighton to the National Science Board: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S8822 [20SE]

Nomination of Mel Carnahan to the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation Board of Trustees: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S2616 [12AP]

Nomination of Robert N. Shamansky to the National Security Education Board: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S9941 [5OC]

Nomination of Scott O. Wright to the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation Board of Trustees: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S2616 [12AP]

Noncommercial Broadcasting Freedom of Expression Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4201) (H. Rept. 106-662), H4173 [9JN]

Retroactive Eligibility Dates Extension for Educational Assistance to the Surviving Spouse and Children of Law Enforcement Officers Killed in the Line of Duty: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2059) (H. Rept. 106-800), H7205 [27JY]

Senate Return of Certain Treaties to the President: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 267), S1391 [9MR]

Support Internet Safety Awareness: Committee on Commerce (House) (H. Res. 575) (H. Rept. 106-949), H9634 [10OC]

Support the Development of Native American Language Survival Schools: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 2688) (S. Rept. 106-467), S9701 [3OC]

University of Alaska Conveyance of Certain Lands: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2958) (H. Rept. 106-764), H6598 [19JY]

Veterans and Dependents Millennium Education Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 4268) (H. Rept. 106-628), H3473 [19MY]

Resolutions by organizations

Acknowledgment of Armenian Genocide relative to Christianity: Pope John Paul II and Karekin II, E2201 [15DE]

Acknowledgment of Armenian Genocide relative to Turkey's admission to the European Union: European Parliament, E2201-E2203 [15DE]

———Italian Chamber of Deputies, E2200 [15DE]

Federal School-to-Work curriculum: New Jersey State Senate, E1048 [19JN], E1079 [22JN]

Workforce Development Week 2000: Cabarrus, NC, Regional Chamber of Commerce, E12 [27JA]

Statements

Auto Insurance for Teens: Matt Kozlowski, E1559 [21SE]

Budget 2001-2005: Congressional Black Caucus, H1270 [22MR], H1347 [23MR]

College Financing: Nathan Loizeaux, E1517 [18SE]

Date/Acquaintance Rape: Paula Dufresne and Kathleen Shevchik, E1533 [19SE]

Education Savings Accounts: Vice President Gore, S735 [23FE]

Educational Fascism in Minnesota: John H. Scribante, E966 [9JN], E1032 [15JN]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title I Funds for Educationally and Economically Disadvantaged Schools and Students: Senators Grassley, Harkin, and Hatch, S3588-S3590 [8MY]

Emancipated Minors: Matt Cyr, E1559 [21SE]

Ethics in the Judiciary: Abner J. Mikva, S7907 [27JY]

Gender Requirement in Affirmative Action: Heather Moylan, George Vana IV, and Matthew Jenness, E1532 [19SE]

Graduated Motor Vehicle Licenses: Rememberance Henry, E1484 [14SE]

Historical Illiteracy in America: Several History Educators, S6202 [30JN]

Homeless Teens: Brian Lindstam, E1559 [21SE]

Housing for Teen Mothers: Falinda Hough, Danielle Morgan, and Wendy Pratt, E1532 [19SE]

Jewish Women's Contributions and Accomplishments for Women's History Month: Jewish Women's Archive (organization), E441 [29MR]

Legal Drinking Age: Rami Faour and Pat Griffin, E1541 [20SE]

Marijuana Legislation: Bryce James, Will W. Gusakov, and Jeremiah H. Spofford, E1484 [14SE]

National Call to Action To Close the Digital Divide: Executive Office of the President, H1844 [5AP]

Need for Alternative Activities To Keep Kids From Alcohol, Drugs and Tobacco: April Niles, Blake Kincaid, Craig Stevens, and Nate Powers, E1580 [25SE]

Otter Teen Network: Several Vermont High School Students, E1475 [13SE]

Power of Choice: Several Vermont High School Students, E1475 [13SE]

Prescription Drug Costs: Kayla Gildersleeve, Angela Deblasio, and Tess Grossi, E1579 [25SE]

Public Schools Emergency Recovery Program Proposal: Congressional Black Caucus, H11615 [30OC]

Research on Medical, Biotechnological, Food, and Industrial Uses of Tobacco Funding: Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (organization), H5558 [29JN]

Same Sex Marriage: Kelli Freeman, E1580 [25SE]

School Art Programs Spending Increase: Tom Chiccarelli, Johannes Gamba, and James Greenough, E1484 [14SE]

School Construction and Infrastructure Improvements Funding: Representative Owens, H11614 [30OC]

School Construction and Renovation Tax Incentives: Dennis Zimmerman, Congressional Research Service, S986-S988 [1MR]

———William E. Manning, Red Clay, DE, Consolidated School District, S988 [1MR]

School Dress Codes: Casey Huizenga and Lucas Smith, E1484 [14SE]

School Safety: Elizabeth Bombard, E1559 [21SE]

Student Nightlife: Mike Flower and Brett Michaud, E1475 [13SE]

Teen Centers: Kyle Rose, Erin Gover, and Kim Klein, E1542 [20SE]

Teen Drinking and Driving: Matt Plunkett and Ryan Esbjerg, E1542 [20SE]

Voluntary School Prayer: Jody McLoud, E1543 [20SE]

Youth Advocacy Rights: Steve Hoffman and Jonathan Cummings, E1580 [25SE]

Studies

Reductions in School Class Size: West Education Policy Brief, S3494 [4MY]

What Do Test Scores in Texas Tell Us? Rand Corp., S10908 [24OC]

Summaries

Budget 2001-2005: Congressional Black Caucus, H1344-H1347 [23MR]

Provide Grants To Improve the Infrastructure of Elementary and Secondary Schools (H.R. 3071), H11613 [30OC]

Public Schools Emergency Recovery Program Proposal: Congressional Black Caucus, H11615 [30OC]

Safe and Successful Schools Act (H.R. 4346), E613 [2MY]

Younger Americans Act (S. 3085), S8863 [20SE]

Tables

American Society of Civil Engineers report card for America's infrastructure, S2299 [6AP]

Armed Forces enlistment objectives, H1398 [23MR]

CBO estimates of Federal education funding in the Senate budget resolution, S2194 [5AP]

Dept. of Education funding levels in the Federal budget for 2001-2005, S2194 [5AP]

Education funding restored by Democrats, H10854 [25OC]

Higher education annual costs—1999-2000 school year, H1397 [23MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding, H11731 [1NO]

Money income of families—distribution by family characteristics and income level (1997), S1047 [2MR]

Recent school shootings, S1066 [2MR]

Republican education appropriations cuts compared to previous year, H10854 [25OC]

Republican education cuts below the President's request, H10854 [25OC]

Share of aggregate income received by each fifth and top 5 percent of families (1970-1997), S1047 [2MR]

Special education expenditures as reported by selected States, S906 [29FE]

Special education grants to States, S909 [29FE]

State allocations through basic and targeted Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title I grants, S5987 [28JN]

Testimonies

Charter Schools: Kathryn Knox, Liberty Common School, Fort Collins, CO, H2373 [2MY]

Role of Women in History: Joyce Antler, Jewish Women's Archive (organization), E441 [29MR]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 133, recognize the severity of colon cancer and the need for education in prevention and early detection, H8686 [3OC]

H. Con. Res. 266, importance of music education, H4325 [13JN]

H. Con. Res. 271, increase public awareness of multiple sclerosis, H10454 [19OC]

H. Con. Res. 309, promote in-school personal safety programs for children, H3002 [15MY]

H. Con. Res. 310, National Charter Schools Week, H2367 [2MY]

H. Con. Res. 344, permit use of Capitol rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Theodore M. Hesburgh, H5177 [27JN]

H. Con. Res. 399, Education for All Handicapped Children Act anniversary, H8000 [25SE]

H. Con. Res. 407, corrections in enrollment of S. 1455, College Scholarship Fraud Prevention Act, H8006 [25SE]

H. Res. 278, importance of education, early detection, and treatment in the prevention of breast cancer, H8634 [3OC]

H. Res. 409, tribute to Catholic schools, H98 [1FE]

H. Res. 492, support teachers, H2726 [9MY]

H. Res. 527, consideration of H.R. 4201, Noncommercial Broadcasting Freedom of Expression Act, H4682 [20JN]

H. Res. 552, support mentoring programs for children and youth, H12516 [15DE]

H. Res. 561, President Clinton's addressing of issues of neighborhood crime prevention, community policing and reduction of school crime, H7190 [27JY]

H. Res. 575, support Internet safety awareness, H9537 [10OC]

H. Res. 578, tribute to home educators and home schooled students, H8184 [26SE]

H. Res. 621, concur with Senate amendment to H.R. 150, Education Land Grant Act, H9618 [10OC]

H.R. 150, National Forest Education and Community Purpose Lands Act, S2793-S2795 [13AP]

H.R. 2389, Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act, H9607-H9612 [10OC]

H.R. 2919, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Act, H6860 [25JY]

H.R. 3222, Literacy Involves Families Together Act, H7459-H7461 [12SE]

H.R. 3235, National Police Athletic League Youth Enrichment Act, H8580 [2OC]

H.R. 3582, Federal Contractor Flexibility Act, H2353 [2MY]

H.R. 3616, Impact Aid Program reauthorization, H2992-H2996 [15MY]

H.R. 3629, improve American Indian Tribal Colleges and Universities Program, H2365 [2MY]

H.R. 4055, IDEA Full Funding Act, H2449 [3MY]

H.R. 4079, GAO comprehensive fraud audit of the Dept. of Education, H4178 [12JN]

H.R. 4148, Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act contract support costs, H10026 [17OC]

H.R. 4201, Noncommercial Broadcasting Freedom of Expression Act, H4684, H4692 [20JN]

H.R. 4216, Customized Training Flexibility Act, H8680 [3OC]

H.R. 4271, National Science Education Act, H10610-H10615 [24OC]

H.R. 4387, provide that local District of Columbia legislation on the membership and responsibilities of the Board of Education and school election districts shall take effect upon ratification by the voters, H4193 [12JN]

H.R. 4503, Historically Women's Public Colleges or Universities Historic Building Restoration and Preservation Act, H8711 [3OC]

H.R. 4504, Higher Education Act technical amendments, H4181-H4185 [12JN]

H.R. 4528, International Academic Opportunity Act, H5760 [11JY], E837 [25MY]

H.R. 5034, Quality Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act, H8180 [26SE]

H.R. 5083, Los Angeles Unified School District authority to use certain park lands for elementary school purposes in South Gate, CA, H9623 [10OC]

H.R. 5086, Coastal and Fisheries Improvement Act, H10477-H10488 [23OC]

H.R. 5123, School Safety Hotline Act, H7380 [12SE]

S. 1134, Affordable Education Act, S1104-S1111 [2MR]

S. 1402, Veterans and Dependents Millennium Education Act, S10500-S10503 [12OC]

S. 1402, Veterans Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act, H9918-H9931 [17OC]

S. 1455, College Scholarship Fraud Prevention Act, H8005 [25SE]

S. 1638, extend retroactive eligibility dates for educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, H7811 [19SE]

S. 1638, extend retroactive eligibility dates for educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed in the line of duty, S3951 [15MY]

S. 1946, Environmental Education Act, S3034-S3036 [27AP]

S. 2045, American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act, S543 [9FE], S9026-S9028 [22SE], S9651-S9655 [3OC], H8699 [3OC], H9004-H9008 [5OC]

S. 2046, Federal Research Investment Act, S9009-S9013 [21SE], S9088-S9094 [22SE]

S. 2061, Kids 2000 Act, S620 [10FE]

S. 2159, Excellent Schools for All Our Children Act, S1120 [2MR]

S. 2261, Industry Training Consortia Act, S1521 [21MR]

S. 2302, Community Technology Assistance Act, S1816 [28MR]

S. 2347, Information Technology Act, S2109 [4AP]

S. 2394, Teaching Hospital Preservation Act, S2534 [11AP]

S. 2419, Veterans' Higher Education Opportunities Act, S2733 [13AP]

S. 2423, qualify public defenders for student loan forgiveness under the Federal Perkins Loan Program, S2737 [13AP]

S. 2517, School Safety Act, S3614 [8MY]

S. 2537, modify the time for use of certain educational benefits by members of the Selected Reserve, S3834 [10MY]

S. 2545, Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation funding, S3918 [11MY]

S. 2581, Historically Women's Public Colleges or Universities Historic Building Restoration and Preservation Act, S4109 [17MY]

S. 2612, Ecstasy Anti-Proliferation Act, S9847 [4OC]

S. 2615, Book Stamp Act, S4319 [23MY]

S. 2622, National Science Education Incentive Act, S4383 [24MY]

S. 2623, National Science Education Enhancement Act, S4384-S4387 [24MY]

S. 2624, National Science Education Act, S4387-S4389 [24MY]

S. 2688, support Native American Language Survival Schools development, S10156-S10158 [10OC]

S. 2688, support the development of Native American Language Survival Schools, S4670-S4672 [7JN]

S. 2788, Reading Research Dissemination and Implementation Act, S5806 [26JN]

S. 2789, Congressional Recognition for Excellence in Arts Education Board, S5807-S5809 [26JN], H11683-H11685 [31OC]

S. 2867, Veterans Mission for Youth Act, S6681 [13JY]

S. 2908, Offender Reentry and Community Safety Act, S7478-S7482 [24JY]

S. 2970, Student Education Enrichment Demonstration Act, S7882-S7884 [27JY]

S. 2978, Tribal College or University Teacher Loan Forgiveness Act, S7893 [27JY]

S. 3032, Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act reauthorization, S8417 [12SE]

S. 3076, International Academic Opportunity Act, S8824 [20SE]

S. 3148, Access to Books for Children (ABC) Act, S9609 [2OC]

S. 3176, Rural States Physician Recruitment and Retention Demonstration Act, S10084 [6OC]

S. 3251, establish nonprofit entities for Dept. of State international educational, cultural, and arts programs, S11136 [26OC]

S. 3276, College Scholarship Fraud Prevention Act technical corrections, S11891 [15DE]

S. 3280, prohibit assistance to the Palestinian Authority unless and until certain conditions are met, S11922 [15DE]

S. 3282, Dept. of Energy University Nuclear Science and Engineering Act, S11923 [15DE]

S. Con. Res. 85, condemn discriminatory practices at Bob Jones University, S953 [29FE]

S. Con. Res. 93, increase public awareness of multiple sclerosis, S1422 [9MR]

S. Con. Res. 97, increase public awareness of multiple sclerosis, S1526, S1529 [21MR]

S. Con. Res. 108, National Charter Schools Week, S3545, S3557 [4MY]

S. Con. Res. 129, importance of U.S. history education, S6261, S6293 [30JN], H5661 [10JY]

S. Con. Res. 135, Education for All Handicapped Children Act anniversary, S8506 [13SE]

S. Con. Res. 141, printing of ``United States Capitol'', S9759, S9770 [3OC], H10705 [24OC]

S. Res. 128, Arts Education Month, S1156 [2MR]

S. Res. 267, Senate return of certain treaties to the President, S1423 [9MR]

S. Res. 294, Children's Internet Safety Month, S2873 [25AP], S8637 [15SE]

S. Res. 295, prohibit possession of firearms in places of worship or educational and scholastic settings, S2873 [25AP]

S. Res. 304, develop educational programs on veterans' contributions to the country and designate National Veterans Awareness Week, S3737 [9MY], S9208 [25SE]

S. Res. 308, anniversary of International House, S4208 [18MY]

S. Res. 345, Day of National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence, S7923 [27JY]

S. Res. 355, Middlebury College bicentennial, S8423 [12SE], S8638 [15SE]

S. Res. 359, National Teach for America Week, S8959 [21SE]

S. Res. 374, Day of National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence, S10427 [12OC]

S. Res. 381, National Teach for America Week, S10932, S10937 [24OC]

Transcripts

U.S. History Survey Taken at 55 Top Colleges in U.S: ``Late Edition With Wolf Blitzer'' (CNN television program), H5664 [10JY]

———``World News Now'' (ABC television program), H5663 [10JY]

Tributes

Goodling, Representative, H7507 [13SE]