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A joint resolution to designate the week of May 6, 1984, through May 13, 1984, as "National Tuberous Sclerosis Week."
PL 98-261 (S.J.Res.148), enacted 04/13/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-261—APR. 13, 1984 
98 STAT. 145 
Public Law 98-261 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate the week of May 6,1984, through May 13,1984, as "National Tuberous 
Apr. 13, 1984 
Sclerosis Week". 
[ g j Res. 148] 
Whereas tuberous sclerosis (hereafter in this joint resolution re-
ferred to as "TS") is a genetic disorder affecting as many as one in 
ten thousand Americans; 
Whereas TS remains poorly understood and frequently misdiag-
nosed even though it is one of the more common genetic disorders; 
Whereas TS affects both males and females and individuals of all 
races; 
Whereas characteristics of TS include skin markings, seizures, 
motor difficulties, mental retardation, tumors of the brain and 
other organs, and behavioral abnormalities; 
Whereas in any individual, the disease features and severity may 
vary from mild, when patients can live normal lives, to extreme, 
when TS is disabling and may be life threatening; 
Whereas modern research technology has increased the knowledge 
of TS, there remains much to be learned; 
Whereas only with continued, extensive research is there any 
chance of conquering this horrifying disesise; and 
Whereas establishing a National Tuberous Sclerosis Week would 
serve to increase public awareness of TS and stimulate research: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the week of May 6, 
1984, through May 13, 1984, is designated as "National Tuberous 
Sclerosis Week", and the President is authorized and requested to 
issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to 
observe the week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and 
activities. 
Approved April 13, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 148: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Feb. 27, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 3, considered and passed House. 
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A joint resolution designating the week beginning April 8, 1984, as "National Mental Health Counselors Week".
PL 98-254 (S.J.Res.203), enacted 04/09/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-254—APR. 9, 1984 
98 STAT. 123 
Public Law 98-254 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating the week beginning April 8, 1984, as "National Mental Health 
Counselors Week". 
Whereas mental health counselors work in a specialized field of 
counseling which emphasizes the developmental and adjustive 
nature of mental health services; 
Whereas mental health counselors utilize individual and group 
counseling techniques oriented toward assisting individuals with 
methods of problem solving, personal and social development 
decisionmaking, and the complex process of developing self-under-
standing and making life decisions; 
Whereas mental health counselors work in conjunction with other 
helping professionals, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and 
social workers to determine the most appropriate counseling for 
each client; 
Whereas mental health counselors work in psychiatric hospitals, 
community mental health agencies, private clinics, college cam-
puses, rehabilitation centers, and private practice providing 
almost 50 per centum of direct delivery of mental health services; 
Whereas mental health counselors are individuals upon whom, by 
virtue of their education and extensive training, have been con-
ferred masters or doctors of philosophy degrees in mental health 
counseling or community mental health counseling, or similar 
degree titles having a focus on mental health; and 
Whereas mental health counselors, after having earned such de-
grees, have performed at least two years of supervised clinical 
counseling, and are licensed or certified as such in the State of 
their residence, or are certified by the National Academy of 
Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselors: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the week beginning 
April 8, 1984, is designated "National Mental Health Counselors 
Week". The President is requested to issue a proclamation calling 
upon all Government agencies and the people of the United States 
to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved April 9, 1984. 
Apr. 9, 1984 
[S.J. Res. 203] 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 203: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Mar. 12, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 3, considered and passed House.
A bill entitled the "Harry Porter Control Tower".
PL 98-253 (S.1365), enacted 04/06/1984

98 STAT. 122 
PUBLIC LAW 98-253—APR. 6, 1984 
Public Law 98-253 
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Apr. 6, 1984 
[S. 1365] 
An Act 
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Entitled the "Harry Porter Control Tower". 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the air traffic 
control tower at the Chattanooga Municipal Airport (Lovell Field) is 
designated and shall hereafter be known as the Harry Porter Con-
trol Tower. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, or 
other paper of the United States to such control tower shall be held 
and considered to refer to the "Harry Porter Control Tower". 
Approved April 6, 1984. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1365 (H.R. 2484): 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-622 accompanying H.R. 2484 (Comm. on Public Works and 
Transportation). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 129 (1983): Aug. 4, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 130 (1984): Apr. 2, H.R. 2484 considered and passed House; S. 1365 passed in 
lieu.
A joint resolution designating the month of June 1984 as "Student Awareness of Drunk Driving Month".
PL 98-252 (H.J.Res.443), enacted 04/06/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-252—APR. 6, 1984 
98 STAT. 121 
Public Law 98-252 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating the month of June 1984 as "Student Awareness of Drunk Driving 
Apr, b, 1U84 
Month". 
[H.J. Res. 443] 
Whereas alcohol-related traffic accidents are the leading cause of 
death for Americans fifteen to twenty-four years old; 
Whereas the death rate for such age group is higher than it was 
twenty years ago, due in large measure to an increase in alcohol-
related traffic fatalities; 
Whereas various student organizations have been established 
throughout the country in order to increase student awareness of 
the tragic consequences of driving while under the influence of 
alcohol; and 
Whereas it is appropriate for the Congress to recognize the efforts 
of such organizations and to emphasize the need for all levels of 
government to join the effort to combat the problem of drunk 
driving, particularly as such problem affects students: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the month of June 
1984 is hereby designated as "Student Awareness of Drunk Driving 
Month", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamation calling upon students, parents, teachers, and others to 
observe such month with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved April 6, 1984. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 443: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Feb. 29, considered and passed House. 
Mar. 26, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution designating February 11, 1984, "National Inventors' Day".
PL 98-251 (H.J.Res.271), enacted 04/06/1984

98 STAT. 120 
PUBLIC LAW 98-251—APR. 6, 1984 
Public Law 98-251 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Apr. 6, 1984 
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Designating February 11, 1984, "National Inventors' Day '. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That, in honor of the 
important role played by inventors in promoting progress in the 
useful arts and in recognition of the invaluable contribution of 
inventors to the welfare of our people, February 11, 1984, is hereby 
designated "National Inventors' Day". The President is authorized 
and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the 
United States to celebrate such day with appropriate ceremonies 
and activities. 
Approved April 6, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 271: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Feb. 8, considered and passed House. 
Mar. 26, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to make technical amendments to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act and other Acts.
PL 98-250 (S.1530), enacted 04/03/1984

98 STAT. 118 
PUBLIC LAW 98-250—APR. 3, 1984 
Public Law 98-250 
98th Congress 
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Apr. 3, 1984 
To make technical amendments to the Indian Self-Determination and Education 
[S. 1530] 
Assistance Act and other Acts. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Indian 
Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (Public Law 
25 use 450 note. 93-638; 88 Stat. 2203) is amended by inserting after section 8 the 
following new section: 
25 use 450e-l. 
"SEC. 9. The provisions of this Act shall not be subject to the 
requirements of the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act 
31 use 3601 note, of 1977 (Public Law 95-224; 92 Stat. 3): Provided, That a grant 
agreement or a cooperative agreement may be utilized in lieu of a 
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contract under sections 102 and 103 of this Act when mutually 
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agreed to by the appropriate Secretary and the tribal organization 
involved.". 
SEC. 2. The Act of October 15, 1982 (Public Law 97-344; 96 Stat. 
1645), relating to certain restricted land in Kansas, is amended by 
striking out "the southeast quarter northwest quarter" in para-
graph (2) and inserting in lieu thereof "the south 20 acres of the east 
60 acres of the northwest quarter". 
96 Stat. 1946. 
SEC. 3. The first section of Public Law 97-386, relating to the 
reservation of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona, is amended by 
inserting "located in township 15 south, range 12 east, Gila and Salt 
River Meridian," after "tracts of lands''. 
SEC. 4. (a) Subsections (a) and (h) of section 2415 of title 28, United 
States Code, is amended by striking out "Indian Claims Act of 1982" 
each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof "Indian Claims 
Limitation Act of 1982". 
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PUBLIC LAW 98-250—APR. 3, 1984 
98 STAT. 119 
(b) The last proviso in the first paragraph under the heading 28USC2415 
"Administrative Provisions", relating to the Bureau of Indian ^°^-
Affairs, of title I of Public Law 97-394 is amended by striking out 96 Stat. 1976. 
"The following" and inserting in lieu thereof "Sections 2 through 6 
of this Act". 
Approved April 3, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1530 (S. 973): 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-611 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 129 (1983): Sept. 30, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 130 (1984): Mar. 20, considered and passed House.
A bill to continue the transition provisions of the Bankruptcy Act until May 1, 1984, and for other purposes.
PL 98-249 (S.2507), enacted 03/31/1984

98 STAT. 116 
PUBLIC LAW 98-249—MAR. 31, 1984 
Public Law 98-249 
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An Act 
Mar. 31,1984 
TQ continue the transition provisions of the Bankruptcy Act until May 1, 1984, 
[S. 2507] 
and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
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United States of America in Congress assembled, That (a) section 402 
prec. 101. 
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f ^YiQ Act entitled "An Act to establish a uniform Law on the 
Subject of Bankruptcies" (Public Law 95-598) is amended in subsec-
tions (b) and (e) by striking out "April 1,1984" each place it appears 
and inserting in lieu thereof "May 1,1984". 
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(b) Section 404 of such Act is amended in subsections (a) and (b) by 
prec. 151. 
striking out "March 31,1984" each place it appears and inserting in 
lieu thereof "April 30,1984". 
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(c) Section 406 of such Act is amended by striking out "March 31, 
prec. 151. 
1984" each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof "April 30, 
1984". 
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(d) Section 409 of such Act is amended by— 
prec. 1471. 
^) striking out "April 1, 1984" each place it appears and 
inserting in lieu thereof "May 1,1984"; and 
(2) striking out "March 31, 1984" each place it appears and 
inserting in lieu thereof "April 30,1984". 
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SEC. 2. The term of office of any bankruptcy judge who was 
prec. 151. 
serving on March 31, 1984 and of any bankruptcy judge who is 
serving on the date of the enactment of this Act is extended to and 
shall expire on May 1,1984. 
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PUBLIC LAW 98-249—MAR. 31, 1984 
98 STAT. 117 
SEC. 3. (a) Section 8339(o) of title 5, United States Code, is amended 
by striking out "April 1, 1984" and inserting in lieu thereof "May 1, 
1984". 
(b) Section 8331(22) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by 
striking out "March 31, 1984" and inserting in lieu thereof "April 
30,1984". 
Approved March 31, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2507: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Mar. 30, considered and passed Senate; considered and passed House, amended; 
Senate concurred in House amendment.
A bill to modify the authority for the Richard B. Russell Dam and Lake project, and for other purposes.
PL 98-243 (S.912), enacted 03/26/1984

98 STAT. 106 
PUBLIC LAW 98-243—MAR. 26, 1984 
Mar. 26, 1984 
[S. 912] 
Energy. 
Abbeville, S.C. 
80 Stat. 1418. 
Rivers and 
harbors. 
Eastport, Maine. 
Public Law 98-243 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To modify the authority for the Richard B. Russell Dam and Lake project, and for 
other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Richard B. 
Russell Dam and Lake project, authorized by the Flood Control Act 
of 1966 (80 Stat. 1420), is hereby modified to authorize the Secretary 
of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to provide such 
power to the city of Abbeville, South Carolina, as the Secretary 
determines to be necessary to mitigate the reduction in hydroelec-
tric power produced at the city-owned hydroelectric plant at Lake 
Secession caused by the construction and operation of the project. 
Such power shall be provided to the city for a period not to exceed 
the remaining service life of the city-owned hydroelectric plant as 
part of the operational requirements and costs of the project under 
such terms and conditions as the Secretary, in consultation with the 
Secretary of Energy, determines to be appropriate. The Secretary of 
Energy is authorized to provide assistance in the delivery of such 
power. 
SEC. 2. (a) The project for navigation at Eastport Harbor, Maine, 
authorized by section 101 of the River and Harbor Act of 1960 (74 
Stat. 480), is not authorized after the date of enactment of this Act. 
(b) The Secretary shall transfer without consideration to the city 
of Eastport, Maine, title to any facilities and improvements con-
structed by the United States as part of the project described in 
subsection (a) of this section. Such transfer shall be made as soon as 
practicable after the date of enactment of this Act. Nothing in this 
section shall require the conveyance of any interest in land underly-
ing such project title to which is held by the State of Maine. 
Approved March 26, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 912: 
SENATE REPORT No. 98-306 (Comm. on Environment and Public Works). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 129 (1983): Nov. 16, considered and peissed Senate. 
Vol. 130 (1984): Mar. 13, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution making an urgent supplemental appropriation for the Department of Health and Human Services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1984.
PL 98-248 (H.J.Res.493), enacted 03/30/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-248—MAR. 30, 1984 
98 STAT. 115 
Public Law 98-248 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Making an urgent supplemental appropriation for the Department of Health and 
Mar. 30, 1984 
Human Services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1984. 
[H.J. Res. 493] 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the following sum is 
appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise 
appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1984, namely: 
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 
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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 
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LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE 
For an additional amount for "Low income home energy assist-
ance", $200,000,000. 
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That the following sum is appropriated, out of any money in the 
Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending 
September 30,1984; namely: 
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 
PUBLIC LAW 480 
EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE FOR AFRICA 
For an additional amount for "Public Law 480", for commodities 7 USC1691 note, 
supplied in connection with dispositions abroad, pursuant to title II 
of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954, 7 use 1721. 
as amended, $90,000,000, of which $90,000,000 is hereby appropri-
ated; and in addition not to exceed $90,000,000 shall be available 
from Commodity Credit Corporation inventory for sale on a competi-
tive bid basis or barter to the African countries requiring emergency 
food assistance, or any country for use in assisting in emergency 
food assistance to Africa, as authorized by section lOlOt)) of Public 
Law 98-107. In the event Commodity Credit Corporation stocks are 
97 Stat. 733. 
not available, the Corporation may purchase commodities to meet 
emergency requirements. 
Approved March 30, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H. J. Res. 493: 
HOUSE REPORT Nos. 98-605 (Comm. on Appropriations) and No. 98-632 (Coram, of 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Mar. 6, considered and passed House. 
Mar. 15, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Mar. 27, House and Senate agreed to conference report.
A joint resolution declaring the week of May 7 through 13, 1984, as "National Photo Week".
PL 98-246 (S.J.Res.250), enacted 03/27/1984

Mar. 27, 1984 
[S.J. Res. 250] 
PUBLIC LAW 98-246—MAR. 27, 1984 
98 STAT. 113 
Public Law 98-246 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Declaring the week of May 7 through May 13, 1984, as "National Photo Week". 
Whereas photography is the prime visual recorder of human events 
of any dimension, preserving memories, emotion, and sentiment 
for virtually all the American people; 
Whereas photography is an established and growing art form com-
municating the beauty and diversity of America and its people 
both within the land and abroad; 
Whereas photography is an important contributor to communica-
tion, meteorology, justice, medicine, geographic exploration, 
astronomy, agriculture, and many other fields of science, tech-
nology, and inquiry; and 
Whereas photography is, and has long been, an indispensible tool in 
preserving the history of the Nation and the changing panorama 
of American landscape and culture: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That May 7 
through May 13, 1984, be declared to be the first annual "National 
Photo Week". The President is authorized, since "National Photo 
Week" is to be a time dedicated to increasing the American public's 
appreciation and understanding of photography and to improving 
individual skill in photography so that the benefits thereof may be 
appreciated and used on the broadest possible scale, for the greatest 
number of people, to issue a proclamation to aid in the celebration of 
said week. 
Approved March 27, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 250: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Mar. 22, considered and passed Senate and House. 
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A bill to extend the expiration date of Section 252 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.
PL 98-239 (H.R.4194), enacted 03/20/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-239—MAR. 20, 1984 
98 STAT. 93 
Public Law 98-239 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To extend the expiration date of section 252 of the Energy Policy and Conservation 
Mar. 20,1984 
Act. 
[H.R. 4194] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That subsection (j) 
of section 252 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 
62720')) is amended by striking out "December 31, 1983" and insert- 96 Stat. 248. 
ing in lieu thereof "June 30,1985". 
Approved March 20, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4194 (S. 1982): 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 98-472 (Comm. on Energy and Commerce) and No. 98-620 
(Comm. of Conference). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 129 (1983): Nov. 7, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 17, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Nov. 18, House disagreed to Senate amendment. 
Vol. 130 (1984): Mar. 15, House and Senate sigreed to conference report.
An act to raise the retirement age for judges of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia and judges of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.
PL 98-235 (H.R.3655), enacted 03/19/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-235—MAR. 19, 1984 
98 STAT. 65 
Public Law 98-235 
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98th Congress 
An Act 
To raise the retirement age for judges of the Superior Court of the District of 
Mar. 19, 1984 
Columbia and judges of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. 
[H.R. 3655] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of 
America in Congress assembled, That section 1502 of 
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title 11 of the District of Columbia Code is amended by striking out 
"70" and inserting in lieu thereof "74". 
SEC. 2. Section 903 of title 11 of the District of Columbia Code is 
amended by striking out "forty-three" and inserting in lieu thereof 
"fifty". 
SEC. 3. Notwithstanding the time limitations of section 434(dXl) of 
the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reor-
ganization Act, the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Com- 8
7 Stat. 796. 
mission shall submit lists, pursuant to such section, for initial 
nominations and appointments to judicial positions created under 
this Act, within ninety days after the date of enactment of this Act. 
Approved March 19, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY-H.R. 3655: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-394 (Comm. on the District of Columbia). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 129 (1983): Oct. 4, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 130 (1984): Feb. 9, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Feb. 22, House concurred in Senate amendment with an 
amendment. 
Mar. 2, Senate concurred in House amendment. 
WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 20, No. 12 (1984): 
Mar. 19, Presidential statement.