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ommendations to address the long-term funding
challenges facing medicare.
(b) SENSE OF THE HOUSE.—It is the sense of the
House that this resolution assumes that funding of the
Medicare+Choice program is a priority for the House
Committee on the Budget before financing new programs
and benefits that may potentially add to the imbalance
of payments and benefits in Fee-for-Service Medicare and
Medicare+Choice.
SEC. 15. SENSE OF THE HOUSE ON ASSESSMENT OF WEL-
FARE-TO-WORK PROGRAMS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—It is the sense of the House that,
recognizing the need to maximize the benefit of the Wel-
fare-to-Work Program, the Secretary of Labor should pre-
pare a report on Welfare-to-Work Programs pursuant to
section 403(a)(5) of the Social Security Act. This report
should include information on the following—
(1) the extent to which the funds available
under such section have been used (including the
number of States that have not used any of such
funds), the types of programs that have received
such funds, the number of and characteristics of the
recipients of assistance under such programs, the
goals of such programs, the duration of such pro-
grams, the costs of such programs, any evidence of
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the effects of such programs on such recipients, and
accounting of the total amount expended by the
States from such funds, and the rate at which the
Secretary expects such funds to be expended for
each of the fiscal years 2000, 2001, and 2002;
(2) with regard to the unused funds allocated
for Welfare-to-Work for each of fiscal years 1998
and 1999, identify areas of the Nation that have
unmet needs for Welfare-to-Work initiatives; and
(3) identify possible Congressional action that
may be taken to reprogram Welfare-to-Work funds
from States that have not utilized previously allo-
cated funds to places of unmet need, including those
States that have rejected or otherwise not utilized
prior funding.
(b) REPORT.—It is the sense of the House that, not
later than October 1, 1999, the Secretary of Labor should
submit to the Committee on the Budget and the Com-
mittee on Ways and Means of the House and the Com-
mittee on Finance of the Senate, in writing, the report
described in subsection (a).
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SEC. 16. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON PROVIDING HONOR
GUARD SERVICES FOR VETERANS’ FUNER-
ALS.
It is the sense of Congress that all relevant congres-
sional committees should make every effort to provide suf-
ficient resources so that an Honor Guard, if requested,
is available for veterans’ funerals.
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(B) commends Childhelp USA for its ef-
forts on behalf of abused and neglected children
everywhere.
Passed the House of Representatives February 14,
2000.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
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leadership indicated a commitment to consider further re-
forms and a full human rights dialogue with the inter-
national community;
Whereas during the visit to the People’s Republic of China
in September 1998 of United Nations High Commis-
sioner for Human Rights Mary Robinson, the Chinese
Government promised to sign the United Nations Con-
vention on Civil and Political Rights;
Whereas Article 35 of the Constitution of the People’s Re-
public of China guarantees the freedom of association for
Chinese citizens;
Whereas during the visit of Mary Robinson, the Department
of Civil Affairs indicated that the China Democracy
Party might be able to register in Shandong Province on
the conditions that the local party had at least 50 mem-
bers, that the party pay a registration fee of 50,000
yuan, that the resumes of party organizers be submitted
to the Department, and that the party’s local office ad-
dress be submitted;
Whereas immediately after Mary Robinson departed the Peo-
ple’s Republic of China, Chinese authorities pronounced
the China Democracy Party to be illegal and systemati-
cally intimidated and persecuted members of that party,
by arresting and detaining them and engaging in other
forms of police intimidation;
Whereas in December 1998 the leaders of the China Democ-
racy Party, including Xu Wenli, Wang Youcai, and Quin
Yongmin, were given long-term prison sentences, without
fair legal representation, by courts run by the Chinese
Communist Party, labor leader Zhang Shanguang was
given a long-term prison sentence for discussing with
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United States-based Radio Free Asia the hardships of
Chinese farmers and workers, and many other China De-
mocracy Party founding members, human rights cam-
paigners, and labor activists have been arrested and are
facing summary trials; and
Whereas new laws issued by the Supreme People’s Court of
the People’s Republic of China subject all writers, actors,
singers, film makers, and computer software program-
mers to life in prison if they are accused of endangering
the exclusive role of the Communist Party: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) the United States should publicly urge the
People’s Republic of China to abide by the articles
of the United Nations Convention on Civil and Polit-
ical Rights;
(2) the United States should publicly show its
support and encouragement for political reforms in
the People’s Republic of China, including a peaceful
transition to a multiparty political system;
(3) the United States should publicly urge the
People’s Republic of China to permit the registration
of the China Democracy Party, without discrimina-
tion or penalties for its organizers and members;
and
(4) the United States should urge the release
from detention and house arrest of all members of
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the China Democracy Party and other peaceful ad-
vocates for democracy and civil and human rights,
and a cessation of intimidation and persecution of
advocates of democracy in China.
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Whereas countries other than the United States which are
Members of the United Nations, including important al-
lies of the United States, look to Congress for signs of
willingness to fulfill commitments of the United States to
help achieve reform in the United Nations and move the
United Nations to more solid financial ground: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) recognizes that payment by the United
States of its assessment for the regular budget and
the peacekeeping operations of the United Nations is
a solemn treaty obligation, voluntarily undertaken
through the ratification by the United States of the
United Nations Charter;
(2) believes that resolution of financing and re-
form issues in the United Nations can lead to the
capability of the United Nations to meet the chal-
lenges of the 21st century;
(3) concludes that the leadership of the United
States in meeting financial obligations to, and work-
ing with other countries to achieve reform in, the
United Nations is indispensable to the future viabil-
ity of the United Nations;
(4) commits to continuing United States leader-
ship in the United Nations by honoring the past and
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countries that are parties to the North American
Free Trade Agreement.
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IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 71
Expressing the sense of Congress that State and local governments and
local educational agencies are encouraged to dedicate a day of learning
to the study and understanding of the Declaration of Independence,
the United States Constitution, and the Federalist Papers.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 24, 1999
Mr. CALLAHAN submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress that State and local gov-
ernments and local educational agencies are encouraged
to dedicate a day of learning to the study and under-
standing of the Declaration of Independence, the United
States Constitution, and the Federalist Papers.
Whereas the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in
1776, the signing of the United States Constitution in
1787, and the ratification of the Bill of Rights in 1789
were principal events in the history of the United States;
Whereas these documents stand as the foundation of our
form of democracy, providing at the same time the touch-
stone of our national identity and the vehicle for orderly
growth and change;
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Whereas the Federalist Papers embody an eloquent and
forceful argument made in support of the adoption of our
republican form of government;
Whereas the success of the American experiment requires
that our Nation’s children—the future of its heritage and
participants in its governance—have a firm knowledge of
its principles and history; and
Whereas the limited nature of government is the fundamental
American concept of governance, because our system is
based on the belief that power is granted by our Creator
to the citizen who then voluntarily loans power to the
state and because, as the Declaration of Independence
states, ‘‘all men . . . are endowed by their Creator with
certain unalienable Rights’’: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that—
(1) State and local governments and local edu-
cational agencies are encouraged to dedicate at least
one day of learning to the study and understanding
of the significance of the Declaration of Independ-
ence, the United States Constitution, and the Fed-
eralist Papers; and
(2) State and local governments and local edu-
cational agencies are encouraged to include a re-
quirement that, before receiving a certificate or di-
ploma of graduation from high school, students be
tested on their competency in understanding the
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Declaration of Independence, the United States Con-
stitution, and the Federalist Papers.
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IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 72
Providing support to the United States Armed Forces in their efforts to
halt the brutal ethnic cleansing of Kosovar Albanians.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 24, 1999
Mr. HASTINGS of Florida submitted the following concurrent resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition
to the Committee on Armed Services, in each case for consideration of
such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Providing support to the United States Armed Forces in
their efforts to halt the brutal ethnic cleansing of
Kosovar Albanians.
Whereas Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic has refused
to halt the brutal ethnic cleansing of Kosovar Albanians
despite significant international mediation;
Whereas the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
has ordered warships and aircraft to commence the bom-
bardment of Yugoslav military targets in response to this
ethnic cleansing; and
Whereas the United States, as a member nation of NATO,
may be called upon to participate in ground forces to
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 73
Expressing the sense of Congress that secondary schools should consider
starting school after 9:00 in the morning.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 24, 1999
Ms. LOFGREN submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress that secondary schools
should consider starting school after 9:00 in the morning.
Whereas scientific studies indicate that adolescents experience
hormonal changes that keep them awake at night;
Whereas most secondary schools begin classes at 7:30 or ear-
lier in the morning;
Whereas most teen crime occurs between 3:00 and 6:00 in
the afternoon and a later start would result in a later
school day; and
Whereas many adolescents do not get enough sleep to realize
their full academic potential: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that sec-
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ondary schools should begin classes after 9:00 in the
morning.
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funds appropriated under this heading may be made avail-
able for assistance for Haiti except pursuant to the regular 
notification procedures of the Committees on Appropria-
tions: Provided further, That funds made available under 
this heading may be used, notwithstanding any other provi-
sion of law, for demining, the clearance of unexploded ord-
nance, and related activities, and may include activities 
implemented through nongovernmental and international 
organizations: Provided further, That only those countries 
for which assistance was justified for the ‘‘Foreign Military 
Sales Financing Program’’ in the fiscal year 1989 congres-
sional presentation for security assistance programs may 
utilize funds made available under this heading for procure-
ment of defense articles, defense services or design and con-
struction services that are not sold by the United States 
Government under the Arms Export Control Act: Provided 
further, That funds appropriated under this heading shall 
be expended at the minimum rate necessary to make timely 
payment for defense articles and services: Provided further, 
That not more than $40,500,000 of the funds appropriated 
under this heading may be obligated for necessary expenses, 
including the purchase of passenger motor vehicles for re-
placement only for use outside of the United States, for the 
general costs of administering military assistance and sales: 
Provided further, That not more than $367,000,000 of funds
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current legal financial obligations of the United
States to the United Nations; and
(5) resolves to meet the financial obligations of
the United States to the United Nations in a full
and timely manner consistent with international law
and the role of the United States as a founder and
responsible Member of the United Nations.
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realized pursuant to section 21(e)(1)(A) of the Arms Export 
Control Act may be obligated for expenses incurred by the 
Department of Defense during fiscal year 2005 pursuant 
to section 43(b) of the Arms Export Control Act, except that 
this limitation may be exceeded only through the regular 
notification procedures of the Committees on Appropria-
tions: Provided further, That foreign military financing 
program funds estimated to be outlayed for Egypt during 
fiscal year 2005 shall be transferred to an interest bearing 
account for Egypt in the Federal Reserve Bank of New York 
within 30 days of enactment of this Act or by October 31, 
2004, whichever is later. 
PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS 
For necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of 
section 551 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, 
$104,000,000: Provided, That notwithstanding any other 
provision of law except section 5051 of this Act, funds ap-
propriated for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 
2005 may be transferred to the Department of State and 
may be made available by the Department of State to pro-
vide such assistance as the Secretary of State deems appro-
priate for the military or security forces of a foreign coun-
try in order to enhance the capability of such country to 
participate in international peacekeeping or peace enforce-
ment operations: Provided further, That none of the funds 
appropriated under this heading shall be obligated or ex-
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pended except as provided through the regular notification 
procedures of the Committees on Appropriations. 
TITLE IV—MULTILATERAL ECONOMIC 
ASSISTANCE 
FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT 
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS 
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FACILITY 
For the United States contribution for the Global En-
vironment Facility, $120,678,000 to the International Bank 
for Reconstruction and Development as trustee for the Glob-
al Environment Facility, by the Secretary of the Treasury, 
to remain available until expended. 
CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 
ASSOCIATION 
For payment to the International Development Asso-
ciation by the Secretary of the Treasury, $820,000,000, to 
remain available until expended. 
CONTRIBUTION TO THE ENTERPRISE FOR THE AMERICAS 
MULTILATERAL INVESTMENT FUND 
For payment to the Enterprise for the Americas Multi-
lateral Investment Fund by the Secretary of the Treasury, 
for the United States contribution to the fund, $15,000,000, 
to remain available until expended. 
CONTRIBUTION TO THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT FUND 
For the United States contribution by the Secretary 
of the Treasury to the increase in resources of the Asian
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under this heading for procurement of defense articles, de-
fense services or design and construction services that are 
not sold by the United States Government under the Arms 
Export Control Act: Provided further, That funds appro-
priated under this heading shall be expended at the min-
imum rate necessary to make timely payment for defense 
articles and services: Provided further, That not more than 
$40,500,000 of the funds appropriated under this heading 
may be obligated for necessary expenses, including the 
purchase of passenger motor vehicles for replacement only 
for use outside of the United States, for the general costs 
of administering military assistance and sales: Provided 
further, That not more than $367,000,000 of funds real-
ized pursuant to section 21(e)(1)(A) of the Arms Export 
Control Act may be obligated for expenses incurred by the 
Department of Defense during fiscal year 2005 pursuant 
to section 43(b) of the Arms Export Control Act, except 
that this limitation may be exceeded only through the reg-
ular notification procedures of the Committees on Appro-
priations: Provided further, That foreign military financing 
program funds estimated to be outlayed for Egypt during 
fiscal year 2005 shall be transferred to an interest bearing 
account for Egypt in the Federal Reserve Bank of New 
York within 30 days of enactment of this Act or by Octo-
ber 31, 2004, whichever is later.
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Whereas it is estimated that more than 1,000 children, 78
percent under the age of 5 and 38 percent under the age
of 1, lose their lives as a direct result of abuse and ne-
glect every year in America;
Whereas this tragic social problem results in human and eco-
nomic costs due to its relationship to crime and delin-
quency, drug and alcohol abuse, domestic violence, and
welfare dependency; and
Whereas Childhelp USA has initiated a ‘‘Day of Hope’’ to be
observed on the first Wednesday in April, during Child
Abuse Prevention Month, to focus public awareness on
this social ill: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That—
(1) it is the sense of the Congress that—
(A) all Americans should keep these vic-
timized children in their thoughts and prayers;
(B) all Americans should seek to break
this cycle of abuse and neglect, and give our
children hope for the future; and
(C) the faith community, nonprofit organi-
zations, and volunteers across America should
recommit themselves and mobilize their re-
sources to assist these children; and
(2) the Congress—
(A) supports the goals and ideas of the
‘‘Day of Hope’’; and
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(B) commends Childhelp USA for its ef-
forts on behalf of abused and neglected children
everywhere.
Passed the House of Representatives February 14,
2000.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 76
Recognizing the social problem of child abuse and neglect, and supporting
efforts to enhance public awareness of it.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 24, 1999
Mr. SALMON submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Education and the Workforce
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the social problem of child abuse and neglect,
and supporting efforts to enhance public awareness of it.
Whereas more than 3,000,000 American children are re-
ported as suspected victims of child abuse and neglect
annually;
Whereas more than 500,000 American children are unable to
live safely with their families and are placed in foster
homes and institutions;
Whereas it is estimated that more than 1,000 children, 78
percent under the age of 5 and 38 percent under the age
of 1, lose their lives as a direct result of abuse and ne-
glect every year in America;
Whereas this tragic social problem results in human and eco-
nomic costs due to its relationship to crime and delin-
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quency, drug and alcohol abuse, domestic violence, and
welfare dependency; and
Whereas Childhelp USA has initiated a ‘‘Day of Hope’’ to be
observed on the first Wednesday in April, during Child
Abuse Prevention Month, to focus public awareness on
this social ill: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That—
(1) it is the sense of the Congress that—
(A) all Americans should keep these vic-
timized children in their thoughts and prayers;
(B) all Americans should seek to break
this cycle of abuse and neglect, and give our
children hope for the future; and
(C) the faith community, nonprofit organi-
zations, and volunteers across America should
recommit themselves and mobilize their re-
sources to assist these children; and
(2) the Congress—
(A) supports the goals and ideas of the
‘‘Day of Hope’’; and
(B) commends Childhelp USA for its ef-
forts on behalf of abused and neglected children
everywhere.
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III
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 76
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
FEBRUARY 22, 2000
Received and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and
Pensions
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the social problem of child abuse and neglect,
and supporting efforts to enhance public awareness of it.
Whereas more than 3,000,000 American children are re-
ported as suspected victims of child abuse and neglect
annually;
Whereas more than 500,000 American children are unable to
live safely with their families and are placed in foster
homes and institutions;
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Whereas it is estimated that more than 1,000 children, 78
percent under the age of 5 and 38 percent under the age
of 1, lose their lives as a direct result of abuse and ne-
glect every year in America;
Whereas this tragic social problem results in human and eco-
nomic costs due to its relationship to crime and delin-
quency, drug and alcohol abuse, domestic violence, and
welfare dependency; and
Whereas Childhelp USA has initiated a ‘‘Day of Hope’’ to be
observed on the first Wednesday in April, during Child
Abuse Prevention Month, to focus public awareness on
this social ill: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That—
(1) it is the sense of the Congress that—
(A) all Americans should keep these vic-
timized children in their thoughts and prayers;
(B) all Americans should seek to break
this cycle of abuse and neglect, and give our
children hope for the future; and
(C) the faith community, nonprofit organi-
zations, and volunteers across America should
recommit themselves and mobilize their re-
sources to assist these children; and
(2) the Congress—
(A) supports the goals and ideas of the
‘‘Day of Hope’’; and