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$10,000,000 for fiscal year 2008 and such sums as may be 
necessary for each succeeding fiscal year.’’. 
PART E—OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE 
STREETS ACT OF 1968 
SEC. 951. SHORT TITLE. 
This part may be cited as the ‘‘John R. Justice Pros-
ecutors and Defenders Incentive Act of 2007’’. 
SEC. 952. LOAN REPAYMENT FOR PROSECUTORS AND DE-
FENDERS. 
Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets 
Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3711 et seq.) is amended by insert-
ing after part II (42 U.S.C. 3797cc et seq.) the following: 
‘‘PART JJ—LOAN REPAYMENT FOR 
PROSECUTORS AND PUBLIC DEFENDERS 
‘‘SEC. 3001. GRANT AUTHORIZATION. 
‘‘(a) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this section is to en-
courage qualified individuals to enter and continue employ-
ment as prosecutors and public defenders. 
‘‘(b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
‘‘(1) 
PROSECUTOR.—The 
term 
‘prosecutor’ 
means a full-time employee of a State or local agency 
who— 
‘‘(A) is continually licensed to practice law; 
and
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 13 
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need to prevent the closure 
or consolidation of post offices. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 5, 2007 
Mrs. EMERSON submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need to 
prevent the closure or consolidation of post offices. 
Whereas the United States Postal Service has announced 
that it may consider closing post offices that do not cover 
their costs; 
Whereas the Constitution of the United States grants Con-
gress the authority to ‘‘establish Post Offices’’, recog-
nizing that mail services are essential to binding the citi-
zenry of this Nation together; 
Whereas Congress has stated, time and time again, that post 
offices should not be closed or consolidated solely for op-
erating at a deficit, it being the intent of Congress that 
effective postal services be ensured for all Americans, 
whether residing in urban, suburban, or rural commu-
nities; 
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Whereas many communities have only limited means of com-
munication, and rely on the post office to allow them to 
correspond with persons elsewhere in the Nation or 
around the world; and 
Whereas the post office is an essential institution within 
every community: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that the 
United States Postal Service— 
(1) should provide a maximum degree of effec-
tive and regular postal services to all communities, 
including rural areas and small towns where post of-
fices may not be self-sustaining; and 
(2) should take all necessary steps to ensure 
that post offices are not closed or consolidated. 
Æ 
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★★
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4137 
AN ACT 
To amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, 
and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
(2) protecting wildlife and fish habitat, con-
sistent with paragraph (1); 
(3) protecting areas that may develop charac-
teristics of old-growth forests; and 
(4) providing a variety of recreation opportuni-
ties, consistent with the preceding paragraphs. 
(d) ADMINISTRATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Agriculture 
shall administer the scenic areas in accordance with 
this section and the laws and regulations generally 
applicable to the National Forest System. In the 
event of conflict between this section and other laws 
and regulations, this section shall take precedence. 
(2) CONSISTENT
USE.—The Secretary shall 
only allow such uses of the scenic areas as the Sec-
retary finds will further the purposes for which the 
scenic areas are established. 
(e) MANAGEMENT PLAN.—Within two years after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agri-
culture shall develop a management plan for the scenic 
areas consistent with this section. The management plan 
shall be developed as an amendment to the land and re-
source management plan for the Jefferson National For-
est, except that nothing in this section requires the Sec-
retary to revise the land and resource management plan 
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for the Jefferson National Forest pursuant to section 6 
of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Plan-
ning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1604). 
(f) ROADS.—After the date of the enactment of this 
Act, no roads shall be established or constructed within 
the scenic areas, except that this prohibition shall not be 
construed to deny access to private lands or interests 
therein in the scenic areas. 
(g) VEGETATION MANAGEMENT.—No timber harvest 
shall be allowed within the scenic areas, except as the Sec-
retary of Agriculture finds necessary in the control of fire, 
insects, and diseases and to provide for public safety and 
trail access. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, the 
Secretary may engage in vegetation manipulation prac-
tices for maintenance of existing wildlife clearings and vis-
ual quality. Firewood may be harvested for personal use 
along perimeter roads under such conditions as the Sec-
retary may impose. 
(h) MOTORIZED TRAVEL.—Motorized travel shall not 
be permitted within the scenic areas, except that the Sec-
retary of Agriculture may authorize motorized travel with-
in the scenic areas— 
(1) as necessary for administrative use in fur-
therance of the purposes of this section; 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 141 
Honoring the life of Betty Shabazz. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 3, 2007 
Mr. RANGEL submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Honoring the life of Betty Shabazz. 
Whereas the United States honors Betty Shabazz as a wife, 
mother, educator, and advocate for civil and human 
rights, women, and the poor; 
Whereas Betty Shabazz, through her life and deeds, has been 
an inspiration to people around the world; 
Whereas Betty Shabazz was a woman of strength, resilience, 
perseverance, and grace who overcame the greatest of 
challenges; 
Whereas Betty Shabazz was born Betty Sanders in Detroit, 
Michigan, on May 28, 1936; 
Whereas Betty Shabazz met and married the controversial 
activist and leader El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz (Malcolm 
X) in New York in 1958; 
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Whereas on February 21, 1965, while pregnant with twins, 
Betty Shabazz and their four daughters witnessed Mal-
colm X’s assassination; 
Whereas Betty Shabazz exhibited her resiliency and deter-
mination as a single mother, raising and educating her 
six daughters, Attallah, Qubilah, Ilyasah, Gamilah, and 
twins Malikah and Malaak; 
Whereas Betty Shabazz found the time to become certified as 
a registered nurse, and to later earn bachelor’s and mas-
ter’s degrees and, finally, a doctorate in education admin-
istration from the University of Massachusetts; 
Whereas Betty Shabazz joined the administrative staff of 
Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, New York, rising to 
high positions; 
Whereas, while preserving the public memory of her late hus-
band, Betty Shabazz earned a reputation of her own, as 
an educator, public speaker, and advocate for women, 
education, and civil and human rights; 
Whereas on June 23, 1997, Betty Shabazz succumbed to in-
juries suffered in a tragic fire; 
Whereas Betty Shabazz personified the roles of wife, mother, 
and professional woman; and 
Whereas Betty Shabazz will be forever remembered for her 
love of family, her commitment to humankind, and for 
the joy and laughter she brought to all those who knew 
her: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress honors the life of Betty 
Shabazz. 
Æ 
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(2) in support of wildlife management projects 
in existence as of the date of the enactment of this 
Act; and 
(3) on Forest Development Road 9410 and 84b 
during deer and bear hunting seasons. 
(i) FIRE.—Wildfires in the scenic area shall be sup-
pressed in a manner consistent with the purposes of this 
section, using such means as the Secretary of Agriculture 
considers appropriate. 
(j) INSECTS AND DISEASE.—Insect and disease out-
breaks may be controlled in the scenic areas to maintain 
scenic quality, prevent tree mortality, reduce hazards to 
visitors, or protect private lands. 
(k) WATER.—The Secretary of Agriculture shall ad-
minister the scenic areas so as to maintain and enhance 
water quality. 
(l) MINING WITHDRAWAL.—Subject to valid existing 
rights, all federally owned lands in the scenic areas are 
withdrawn from location, entry, and patent under the min-
ing laws of the United States and from leasing claims 
under the mineral and geothermal leasing laws of the 
United States, including amendments to such laws. 
SEC. 5. TRAIL PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT. 
(a) TRAIL PLAN.—The Secretary of Agriculture shall 
establish a trail plan for National Forest System lands 
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described in this subsection in order to develop the fol-
lowing: 
(1) Hiking and equestrian trails on the lands in 
the Jefferson National Forest designated as wilder-
ness by the amendments made by section 2(a), in a 
manner consistent with the Wilderness Act (16 
U.S.C. 1131 et seq.). 
(2) Nonmotorized recreation trails within the 
Seng Mountain and Bear Creek Scenic Areas des-
ignated by section 4. 
(b) CONSULTATION.—The Secretary of Agriculture 
shall establish the trail plan in consultation with interested 
parties. 
(c) IMPLEMENTATION REPORT.—Not later than two 
years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec-
retary of Agriculture shall submit to Congress a report 
on the implementation of the trail plan, including the iden-
tification of priority trails for development. 
(d) TRAIL REQUIRED.—The Secretary of Agriculture 
shall develop a sustainable trail, using a contour curvi-
linear alignment, to provide a continuous connection for 
non-motorized travel between County Route 650 and For-
est Development Road 4018 in Smyth County, Virginia. 
Æ 
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with its mandate to promote health and reduce the 
risk of harm, the Food and Drug Administration 
routinely makes decisions about whether and how 
products may be marketed in the United States. 
(45) The Federal Trade Commission was cre-
ated to protect consumers from unfair or deceptive 
acts or practices, and to regulate unfair methods of 
competition. Its focus is on those marketplace prac-
tices that deceive or mislead consumers, and those 
that give some competitors an unfair advantage. Its 
mission is to regulate activities in the marketplace. 
Neither the Federal Trade Commission nor any 
other Federal agency except the Food and Drug Ad-
ministration possesses the scientific expertise needed 
to implement effectively all provisions of the Family 
Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. 
(46) If manufacturers state or imply in commu-
nications directed to consumers through the media 
or through a label, labeling, or advertising, that a to-
bacco product is approved or inspected by the Food 
and Drug Administration or complies with Food and 
Drug Administration standards, consumers are like-
ly to be confused and misled. Depending upon the 
particular language used and its context, such a 
statement could result in consumers being misled
into believing that the product is endorsed by the 
Food and Drug Administration for use or in con-
sumers being misled about the harmfulness of the 
product because of such regulation, inspection, ap-
proval, or compliance. 
(47) If manufacturers are permitted to state or 
imply in communications directed to consumers that 
a tobacco product is approved or inspected by the 
Food and Drug Administration or complies with 
Food and Drug Administration standards, con-
sumers are likely to be confused and misled. Such a 
statement could result in consumers being misled 
into believing that the product is endorsed by the 
Food and Drug Administration for use or in con-
sumers being misled about the harmfulness of the 
product because of such regulation, inspection, or 
compliance. 
(48) In August 2006 a United States district 
court judge found that the major United States cig-
arette companies continue to target and market to 
youth. USA v Philip Morris, USA, Inc., et al. (Civil 
Action No. 99–2496 (GK), August 17, 2006). 
(49) In August 2006 a United States district 
court judge found that the major United States cig-
arette companies dramatically increased their adver-
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 142 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Whereas this year marks the 26th anniversary of ‘‘National 
Pet Week’’, sponsored by the American Veterinary Med-
ical Association and the Auxiliary to the American Vet-
erinary Medical Association; 
Whereas animals and pets give companionship and pleasure 
in 
daily 
living, 
share 
the 
homes 
of 
nearly
•HCON 142 EH 
69,000,000 individuals or families in the United States, 
and provide special benefits to elderly persons and chil-
dren; 
Whereas the people of the United States have a firm commit-
ment to promote responsible care of animals and pets 
and guard against cruel and irresponsible treatment; 
Whereas teaching kindness and respect for all living animals 
through education in schools and communities is essential 
to the basic values of a humane and civilized society; 
Whereas the people of the United States are grateful to the 
veterinary medical profession for providing preventive 
and emergency medical care and assistance to animals, 
spaying and neutering animals to combat overpopulation, 
and contributing to the education of animal owners; and 
Whereas the people of the United States are indebted to ani-
mal protection organizations, State humane organiza-
tions, and local animal care and control agencies for pro-
moting respect for animals and pets, educating children 
about humane attitudes, and caring for lost, unwanted, 
abused, and abandoned animals: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress— 
(1) that there should be established an annual 
National Pet Week; and
•HCON 142 EH 
(2) the goals and ideals expressed during Na-
tional Pet Week should be guides for the people of 
the United States to observe in the care of pets. 
Passed the House of Representatives June 25, 2007. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 142 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the Congress that there 
should be established a National Pet Week.
IIB 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1011 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
OCTOBER 24, 2007 
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
Resources 
AN ACT 
To designate additional National Forest System lands in 
the State of Virginia as wilderness or a wilderness study 
area, to designate the Kimberling Creek Potential Wil-
derness 
Area 
for 
eventual 
incorporation 
in 
the 
Kimberling Creek Wilderness, to establish the Seng 
Mountain and Bear Creek Scenic Areas, to provide for 
the development of trail plans for the wilderness areas 
and scenic areas, and for other purposes. 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE AND TABLE OF CONTENTS. 
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the 
‘‘Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007’’. 
(b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of contents for 
this Act is as follows: 
Sec. 1. Short title and table of contents. 
Sec. 2. Designation of additional National Forest System lands in Jefferson 
National Forest, Virginia, as wilderness or a wilderness study 
area. 
Sec. 3. Designation of Kimberling Creek Potential Wilderness Area, Jefferson 
National Forest, Virginia. 
Sec. 4. Designation of Seng Mountain and Bear Creek Scenic Areas, Jefferson 
National Forest, Virginia. 
Sec. 5. Trail plan and development. 
SEC. 2. DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL NATIONAL FOREST 
SYSTEM LANDS IN JEFFERSON NATIONAL 
FOREST, VIRGINIA, AS WILDERNESS OR A 
WILDERNESS STUDY AREA. 
(a) DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS.—Section 1 of 
Public Law 100–326 (102 Stat. 584; 16 U.S.C. 1132 
note), as amended by Public Law 106–471 (114 Stat. 
2057), is further amended— 
(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by 
striking ‘‘System—’’ and inserting ‘‘System:’’; 
(2) by striking ‘‘certain’’ at the beginning of 
paragraphs (1) through (8) and inserting ‘‘Certain’’; 
(3) by striking the semicolon at the end of 
paragraphs (1) through (6) and inserting a period; 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 142 
Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established a 
National Pet Week. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 3, 2007 
Mr. SHAYS (for himself, Mr. LANTOS, Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California, Mr. 
DEFAZIO, Mr. MOORE of Kansas, and Mr. KIRK) submitted the following 
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight 
and Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be 
established a National Pet Week. 
Whereas May 6 to May 12, 2007, marks 26th anniversary of 
‘‘National Pet Week’’, sponsored by the American Veteri-
nary Medical Association and the Auxiliary to the Amer-
ican Veterinary Medical Association; 
Whereas animals and pets give companionship and pleasure 
in daily living, share the homes of nearly 69,000,000 in-
dividuals or families in the United States, and provide 
special benefits to elderly persons and children; 
Whereas the people of the United States have a firm commit-
ment to promote responsible care of animals and pets 
and guard against cruel and irresponsible treatment; 
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•HCON 142 IH 
Whereas teaching kindness and respect for all living animals 
through education in schools and communities is essential 
to the basic values of a humane and civilized society; 
Whereas the people of the United States are grateful to the 
veterinary medical profession for providing preventive 
and emergency medical care and assistance to animals, 
spaying and neutering animals to combat overpopulation, 
and contributing to the education of animal owners; and 
Whereas the people of the United States are indebted to ani-
mal protection organizations, State humane organiza-
tions, and local animal care and control agencies for pro-
moting respect for animals and pets, educating children 
about humane attitudes, and caring for lost, unwanted, 
abused, and abandoned animals: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress— 
(1) that there should be established a National 
Pet Week; and 
(2) the people of the United States should ob-
serve National Pet Week with appropriate cere-
monies and activities. 
Æ 
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III 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 142 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
JUNE 26, 2007 
Received and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
Forestry 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be 
established a National Pet Week. 
Whereas this year marks the 26th anniversary of ‘‘National 
Pet Week’’, sponsored by the American Veterinary Med-
ical Association and the Auxiliary to the American Vet-
erinary Medical Association; 
Whereas animals and pets give companionship and pleasure 
in 
daily 
living, 
share 
the 
homes 
of 
nearly 
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HCON 142 RFS 
69,000,000 individuals or families in the United States, 
and provide special benefits to elderly persons and chil-
dren; 
Whereas the people of the United States have a firm commit-
ment to promote responsible care of animals and pets 
and guard against cruel and irresponsible treatment; 
Whereas teaching kindness and respect for all living animals 
through education in schools and communities is essential 
to the basic values of a humane and civilized society; 
Whereas the people of the United States are grateful to the 
veterinary medical profession for providing preventive 
and emergency medical care and assistance to animals, 
spaying and neutering animals to combat overpopulation, 
and contributing to the education of animal owners; and 
Whereas the people of the United States are indebted to ani-
mal protection organizations, State humane organiza-
tions, and local animal care and control agencies for pro-
moting respect for animals and pets, educating children 
about humane attitudes, and caring for lost, unwanted, 
abused, and abandoned animals: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress— 
(1) that there should be established an annual 
National Pet Week; and 
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(2) the goals and ideals expressed during Na-
tional Pet Week should be guides for the people of 
the United States to observe in the care of pets. 
Passed the House of Representatives June 25, 2007. 
Attest: 
LORRAINE C. MILLER, 
Clerk. 
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