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tions or public participation in democratic processes: Pro-
vided further, That funds made available pursuant to the 
previous provisos shall be subject to the regular notifica-
tion procedures of the Committees on Appropriations. 
TRANSFERS 
SEC. 509. (a)(1) LIMITATION ON TRANSFERS BE-
TWEEN AGENCIES.—None of the funds made available by 
this Act may be transferred to any department, agency, 
or instrumentality of the United States Government, ex-
cept pursuant to a transfer made by, or transfer authority 
provided in, this Act or any other appropriation Act.
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), in addition to 
transfers made by, or authorized elsewhere in, this Act, 
funds appropriated by this Act to carry out the purposes 
of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 may be allocated 
or transferred to agencies of the United States Govern-
ment pursuant to the provisions of sections 109, 610, and 
632 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. 
(b) TRANSFERS BETWEEN ACCOUNTS.—None of the 
funds made available by this Act may be obligated under 
an appropriation account to which they were not appro-
priated, except for transfers specifically provided for in 
this Act, unless the President, not less than five days prior 
to the exercise of any authority contained in the Foreign 
Assistance Act of 1961 to transfer funds, consults with 
and provides a written policy justification to the Commit-
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 208
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas Federal taxes are at their highest peacetime level in
history, taking 20.6 percent of the gross domestic prod-
uct;
Whereas the typical American family pays 36 percent of its
income in Federal, State, and local taxes—more than it
spends on food, housing, and clothing combined;
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Whereas in 1999 governments at all levels will collect
$10,298 for every man, woman, and child in the United
States;
Whereas since 1989 the Federal per capita tax burden has
increased 27 percent;
Whereas the Congressional Budget Office forecasts that the
productivity of American workers—and controlled Fed-
eral spending—will create a non-Social Security surplus
of $996,000,000,000 over the next 10 years;
Whereas the House of Representatives voted on May 26,
1999, to protect Social Security and Medicare by passing
the Social Security lock box by a vote of 416 to 12; and
Whereas Congress must protect Social Security and Medicare
by controlling Federal spending, rather than by increas-
ing taxes on any Americans: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that there
should be no increase in Federal taxes in order to fund
additional Government spending.
Passed the House of Representatives October 26,
1999.
Attest:
Clerk.
III
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 208
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
OCTOBER 27, 1999
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be
no increase in Federal taxes in order to fund additional
Government spending.
Whereas Federal taxes are at their highest peacetime level in
history, taking 20.6 percent of the gross domestic prod-
uct;
Whereas the typical American family pays 36 percent of its
income in Federal, State, and local taxes—more than it
spends on food, housing, and clothing combined;
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Whereas in 1999 governments at all levels will collect
$10,298 for every man, woman, and child in the United
States;
Whereas since 1989 the Federal per capita tax burden has
increased 27 percent;
Whereas the Congressional Budget Office forecasts that the
productivity of American workers—and controlled Fed-
eral spending—will create a non-Social Security surplus
of $996,000,000,000 over the next 10 years;
Whereas the House of Representatives voted on May 26,
1999, to protect Social Security and Medicare by passing
the Social Security lock box by a vote of 416 to 12; and
Whereas Congress must protect Social Security and Medicare
by controlling Federal spending, rather than by increas-
ing taxes on any Americans: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that there
should be no increase in Federal taxes in order to fund
additional Government spending.
Passed the House of Representatives October 26,
1999.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 20
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Concerning economic, humanitarian, and other
assistance to the northern part of Somalia.
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 20
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas in the area in the northern part of Somalia, referred
to as Somaliland by the elected representatives of the
people living there, a significant level of economic and so-
cial stability has been achieved, promising likely success
for international and United States sponsored economic
development and humanitarian programs;
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(3) urges the President not to delay, diminish,
or cancel the amounts and kinds of such assistance
directed toward any region in Somalia waiting for a
permanent resolution of the efforts now underway to
forge a new government for Somalia;
(4) calls upon all Somali parties to continue to
work toward a permanent end to the civil strife
there and the adoption of a permanent governmental
structure most conducive to the well-being and basic
human rights of all Somali people; and
(5) calls on the President to—
(A) work with the international community
to help bring an end to the suffering of the So-
mali people and work toward a negotiated set-
tlement of the Somali conflict;
(B) increase the levels of humanitarian as-
sistance provided to Somalia through local and
international groups;
(C) provide funding for demobilization and
demining efforts in Somalia;
(D) provide assistance in the health and
education sectors of Somalia; and
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(E) work with other donor groups to assist
the people of Somalia in reconstruction and de-
velopment.
Passed the House of Representatives October 26,
1999.
Attest:
Clerk.
III
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 20
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
OCTOBER 27, 1999
Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Concerning economic, humanitarian, and other assistance to
the northern part of Somalia.
Whereas in the area in the northern part of Somalia, referred
to as Somaliland by the elected representatives of the
people living there, a significant level of economic and so-
cial stability has been achieved, promising likely success
for international and United States sponsored economic
development and humanitarian programs;
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Whereas economic development, humanitarian, and other
forms of assistance to the people of such area from inter-
national organizations, the United States, and other for-
eign nations, has been diminished, delayed, or canceled
due to questions about the assertion of sovereignty by
those people as a nation separate from Somalia;
Whereas provision of economic development and humani-
tarian assistance to the people of such area does not con-
stitute recognition of any particular claim to sovereignty
by any de facto government of the region; and
Whereas the fundamental purpose of economic development,
humanitarian, and other aid is to relieve human suf-
fering: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) urges all international organizations, foreign
countries, and agencies of the United States Govern-
ment engaged in economic development, humani-
tarian, and other forms of bilateral or multilateral
assistance to evaluate the ability of such assistance
to achieve the amelioration of human suffering in
each region of Somalia, including the northern part
of Somalia referred to as Somaliland;
(2) urges the President not to delay, diminish,
or cancel the amounts and kinds of assistance other-
wise appropriate to the people of certain regions in
Somalia because conditions may not be propitious
for such assistance in other regions of Somalia;
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(3) urges the President not to delay, diminish,
or cancel the amounts and kinds of such assistance
directed toward any region in Somalia waiting for a
permanent resolution of the efforts now underway to
forge a new government for Somalia;
(4) calls upon all Somali parties to continue to
work toward a permanent end to the civil strife
there and the adoption of a permanent governmental
structure most conducive to the well-being and basic
human rights of all Somali people; and
(5) calls on the President to—
(A) work with the international community
to help bring an end to the suffering of the So-
mali people and work toward a negotiated set-
tlement of the Somali conflict;
(B) increase the levels of humanitarian as-
sistance provided to Somalia through local and
international groups;
(C) provide funding for demobilization and
demining efforts in Somalia;
(D) provide assistance in the health and
education sectors of Somalia; and
HCON 20 RFS
(E) work with other donor groups to assist
the people of Somalia in reconstruction and de-
velopment.
Passed the House of Representatives October 26,
1999.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 210
Expressing the strong support of the Congress for the recently concluded
elections in the Republic of India and urging the President to travel
to India.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 27, 1999
Mr. ACKERMAN submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the strong support of the Congress for the re-
cently concluded elections in the Republic of India and
urging the President to travel to India.
Whereas the Republic of India is a longstanding parliamen-
tary democracy where citizens may freely change their
government;
Whereas India has a thriving multiparty system where a
broad spectrum of political views are represented;
Whereas India recently conducted a successful round of elec-
tions, involving over 650,000,000 registered voters and
resulting in a 60 percent voter turnout and re-election of
Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee;
Whereas India and the United States share a special relation-
ship as the world’s most populous democracy and the
•HCON 210 IH
world’s oldest democracy, respectively, and have a shared
commitment to upholding the will of the people and the
rule of law;
Whereas the Congress has included in the Department of De-
fense Appropriations Act, 2000, a provision to allow the
President to pursue a broad-based strategic relationship
with India;
Whereas the President has expressed his continued desire to
travel to South Asia; and
Whereas India continues to be a shining example of democ-
racy for all of Asia to follow: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) congratulates the people of the Republic of
India on the successful conclusion of their recent na-
tional elections;
(2) congratulates Prime Minister Atal Bihari
Vajpayee on his re-election;
(3) calls on the President to travel to India as
part of any trip to South Asia; and
(4) urges the President to use the authority
granted to him by the Congress in the Department
of Defense Appropriations Act, 2000.
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any program of general welfare or the right of access to 
health care, as a consequence of any individual’s decision 
not to accept family planning services; (4) the project shall 
provide family planning acceptors comprehensible infor-
mation on the health benefits and risks of the method cho-
sen, including those conditions that might render the use 
of the method inadvisable and those adverse side effects 
known to be consequent to the use of the method; and 
(5) the project shall ensure that experimental contracep-
tive drugs and devices and medical procedures are pro-
vided only in the context of a scientific study in which 
participants are advised of potential risks and benefits; 
and, not less than 60 days after the date on which the 
Administrator of the United States Agency for Inter-
national Development determines that there has been a 
violation of the requirements contained in paragraph (1), 
(2), (3), or (5) of this proviso, or a pattern or practice 
of violations of the requirements contained in paragraph 
(4) of this proviso, the Administrator shall submit to the 
Committees on Appropriations a report containing a de-
scription of such violation and the corrective action taken 
by the Agency: Provided further, That in awarding grants 
for natural family planning under section 104 of the For-
eign Assistance Act of 1961 no applicant shall be discrimi-
nated against because of such applicant’s religious or con-
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provided under this heading may include civilians who are 
not members of a government whose participation would 
contribute to improved civil-military relations, civilian con-
trol of the military, or respect for human rights: Provided 
further, That funds appropriated under this heading for 
military education and training for Guatemala may only 
be available for expanded international military education 
and training, and funds made available for Nigeria and 
Guatemala may only be provided through the regular noti-
fication procedures of the Committees on Appropriations. 
FOREIGN MILITARY FINANCING PROGRAM 
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) 
For expenses necessary for grants to enable the 
President to carry out the provisions of section 23 of the 
Arms Export Control Act, $4,777,500,000: Provided, That 
of the funds appropriated under this heading, not less 
than $2,220,000,000 shall be available for grants only for 
Israel, and not less than $1,300,000,000 shall be made 
available for grants only for Egypt: Provided further, That 
the funds appropriated by this paragraph for Israel shall 
be disbursed within 30 days of the enactment of this Act 
or by October 31, 2004, whichever is later: Provided fur-
ther, That to the extent that the Government of Israel re-
quests that funds be used for such purposes, grants made 
available for Israel by this paragraph shall, as agreed by 
Israel and the United States, be available for advanced
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 211
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the Republic of India is a longstanding parliamen-
tary democracy where citizens may freely change their
government;
Whereas India has a thriving multiparty system where a
broad spectrum of political views are represented;
Whereas India recently conducted a successful round of elec-
tions, involving over 650,000,000 registered voters and
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resulting in a 60 percent voter turnout and re-election of
Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee;
Whereas India and the United States share a special relation-
ship as the world’s most populous democracy and the
world’s oldest democracy, respectively, and have a shared
commitment to upholding the will of the people and the
rule of law;
Whereas the President has expressed his continued desire to
travel to South Asia; and
Whereas India continues to be a shining example of democ-
racy for all of Asia to follow: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) congratulates the people of the Republic of
India on the successful conclusion of their recent na-
tional elections;
(2) congratulates Prime Minister Atal Bihari
Vajpayee on his re-election;
(3) calls on the President to travel to India as
part of any trip to South Asia; and
•HCON 211 EH
(4) urges the President to broaden our special
relationship with India into a strategic partnership.
Passed the House of Representatives November 16,
1999.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 211
Expressing the strong support of the Congress for the recently concluded
elections in the Republic of India and urging the President to travel
to India.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 27, 1999
Mr. ACKERMAN (for himself, Mr. GEJDENSON, and Mr. LANTOS) submitted
the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee
on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the strong support of the Congress for the re-
cently concluded elections in the Republic of India and
urging the President to travel to India.
Whereas the Republic of India is a longstanding parliamen-
tary democracy where citizens may freely change their
government;
Whereas India has a thriving multiparty system where a
broad spectrum of political views are represented;
Whereas India recently conducted a successful round of elec-
tions, involving over 650,000,000 registered voters and
resulting in a 60 percent voter turnout and re-election of
Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee;
•HCON 211 IH
Whereas India and the United States share a special relation-
ship as the world’s most populous democracy and the
world’s oldest democracy, respectively, and have a shared
commitment to upholding the will of the people and the
rule of law;
Whereas the President has expressed his continued desire to
travel to South Asia; and
Whereas India continues to be a shining example of democ-
racy for all of Asia to follow: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) congratulates the people of the Republic of
India on the successful conclusion of their recent na-
tional elections;
(2) congratulates Prime Minister Atal Bihari
Vajpayee on his re-election;
(3) calls on the President to travel to India as
part of any trip to South Asia; and
(4) urges the President to broaden our special
relationship with India into a strategic partnership.
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III
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 211
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
NOVEMBER 17, 1999
Received
NOVEMBER 19, 1999
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the strong support of the Congress for the re-
cently concluded elections in the Republic of India and
urging the President to travel to India.
Whereas the Republic of India is a longstanding parliamen-
tary democracy where citizens may freely change their
government;
Whereas India has a thriving multiparty system where a
broad spectrum of political views are represented;
Whereas India recently conducted a successful round of elec-
tions, involving over 650,000,000 registered voters and
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resulting in a 60 percent voter turnout and re-election of
Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee;
Whereas India and the United States share a special relation-
ship as the world’s most populous democracy and the
world’s oldest democracy, respectively, and have a shared
commitment to upholding the will of the people and the
rule of law;
Whereas the President has expressed his continued desire to
travel to South Asia; and
Whereas India continues to be a shining example of democ-
racy for all of Asia to follow: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) congratulates the people of the Republic of
India on the successful conclusion of their recent na-
tional elections;
(2) congratulates Prime Minister Atal Bihari
Vajpayee on his re-election;
(3) calls on the President to travel to India as
part of any trip to South Asia; and
(4) urges the President to broaden our special
relationship with India into a strategic partnership.
Passed the House of Representatives November 16,
1999.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 214
Expressing the sense of Congress that direct systematic phonics instruction
should be used in all schools.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 28, 1999
Mr. MCINTOSH submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress that direct systematic
phonics instruction should be used in all schools.
Whereas the ability to read the English language with fluency
and comprehension is essential if individuals are to reach
their full potential;
Whereas it is a foundational and indisputable fact that writ-
ten English is based on the alphabetic principle, and is,
in fact, a phonetic language;
Whereas more than 50 years of cognitive science, neuro-
science, and applied linguistics have confirmed that learn-
ing to read is a skill that must be taught in a direct, sys-
tematic way;
Whereas phonics instruction is the teaching of a body of
knowledge consisting of 26 letters of the alphabet, the 44
House Calendar No. 182
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 89
[Report No. 106–534]
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the Hermann Monument and Hermann
Heights Park in New Ulm, Minnesota, as a na-
tional symbol of the contributions of Americans
of German heritage.
MARCH 22, 2000
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
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English speech sounds they represent, and the 70 most
common spellings for those speech sounds;
Whereas most public schools, teachers colleges, and univer-
sities do not provide direct, systematic phonics instruc-
tion;
Whereas the 1998 National Assessment for Educational
Progress (NAEP) has found that 69 percent of 4th grade
students are reading below the proficient level;
Whereas more than half of the students being placed in spe-
cial education programs have not been taught to read;
Whereas the cost of special education, at the Federal, State,
and local levels exceeds $60,000,000,000 each year;
Whereas the 1998 NAEP also found that 85 percent of mi-
nority 4th grade students, most of whom are in title I
programs (of the Elementary and Secondary Education
Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.)), are reading below
the proficient level;
Whereas Congress has spent more than $120,000,000,000
over the past 30 years for title I programs (of the Ele-
mentary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20
U.S.C. 6301 et seq.)) alone with the primary purpose of
improving reading skills;
Whereas the National Institute of Child Health and Human
Development (NICHD) has conducted more than 35
years of extensive scientific research in reading at a cost
of more than $200,000,000;
Whereas the NICHD findings on reading instruction conclude
that phonemic awareness, direct, systematic instruction
in sound-spelling correspondences, blending of sound
spellings into words, and comprehension are essential
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components of any reading program based on scientific
research; and
Whereas reading instruction in most schools is still based on
the whole language philosophy, often to the detriment of
the students: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that—
(1) phonemic awareness followed by direct sys-
tematic phonics instruction should be used in all
schools as a first, and essential step in teaching a
student to read; and
(2) phonics instruction should be an integral
part of pre-service teaching requirements so that
teachers will have the skills to effectively teach read-
ing.
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