This bill gives the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers new authority to help irrigators make their water systems safer for fish.

the legislation I introduce today will help the people of the Pacific Northwest address one of the most important natural resource issues in the region: the restoration of our majestic salmon runs.

I rise to introduce legislation that will establish the Director of the Indian Health Service within the Department of Health and Human Services as an Assistant Secretary for Indian Health.

I rise today to offer legislation amending the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment program, known as R-SAT, to enable jurisdictions below the state level to realize greater benefits from the program.

This legislation will provide matching funds to jail-based treatment programs that meet several criteria.

I often hear from state and local governments and constituents involved in non-profit organizations who, in an attempt to gain assistance for many worthy programs, are frustrated by the miles of red tape, regulations and duplicative…

The bill sunsets in five years and The National Academy for Public Administrators (NAPA) would submit an evaluation just prior to its sunsetting.

To address this concern we have introduced this short and straightforward legislation.

I want to thank the gentleman from Maryland, Mr. Hoyer and the other original cosponsors for joining me in this effort and I encourage my colleagues to join in support of this bipartisan effort.

It has been endorsed by state and local organizations such as the National Governors Association, the National Conference of State Legislators, the National Association of Counties, and the National League of Cities.

I rise today with my colleague, Mr. Hoyer, to introduce the Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act of 1999.

General Alexander has served his country ably and honorably for the past forty-four years.

I rise today to pay tribute to this remarkable individual and dedicated public servant.

I join with all Ohioans in expressing my appreciation for a job well done to Major General Richard C. Alexander.

The strong leadership that has been provided by General Alexander has benefitted not only the Ohio National Guard, it has benefitted all Ohioans and our Nation.

The positive impact he has had on the lives of Ohioans is immeasurable and his compassion for people and pride in serving in the military epitomize the true meaning of the words--Duty, Honor, Country.

a number of the Prairie Island charter's provisions were particularly paternalistic and inappropriate for effective management of tribal resources.

a number of the Prairie Island charter's provisions were particularly paternalistic and inappropriate for effective management of tribal resources.