Defence

Veterans' Benefits Programs Modification Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 2001

Veterans' Benefits Programs Modification Act of 2001 - Amends Federal veterans' benefits provisions to: (1) exclude from annual income, for purposes of eligibility for veterans' pension, the proceeds of any life insurance policy or any other non-recurring income from any source; (2) repeal a provision providing an effective date for the award of death pension for which application is received within 45 days of such death; (3) provide an effective date for the reduction or discontinuance of compensation or pension by reason of a change in recurring income; (4) prohibit the payment of any benefit if information required of a claimant is not received by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs within one year; (5) prohibit veterans who are fugitive felons, or their dependents, from receiving any veterans' benefit during such fugitive period (requiring the Secretary to enter into a memorandum of understanding with State and local law enforcement agencies to furnish latest address information on such veteran); (6) prohibit payment of compensation to veterans remaining incarcerated for felonies committed before October 7, 1980; (7) revise, generally, the delimiting period for the use of educational assistance by a veteran with a total service-connected disability or by his or her survivors or dependents; (8) repeal the 500 per fiscal year limit on the number of veterans authorized to participate in programs of independent living services and assistance; and (9) increase from $50,750 to $63,175 the veterans home loan guaranty limit.

A bill to amend section 7253 of title 38, United States Code, to expand temporarily the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in order to further facilitate staggered terms for judges on that court, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 2001

Increases from seven to nine the authorized number of judges serving on the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims beginning on the date of enactment of this Act until August 15, 2005, in order to facilitate the staggered terms of such judges. Repeals: (1) the requirement for written notice of the acceptance of reappointment as a condition to retirement from such Court; and (2) provisions of the Veterans' Judicial Review Act mandating a notice of disagreement as a requirement for Court jurisdiction.

Zukünftige Nutzung der bisher durch die belgischen Streitkräfte genutzten Kasernenanlagen in Troisdorf-Spich sowie in der Wahner Heide (bei Troisdorf-Altenrath) (G-SIG: 14053216)

Germany · German Bundestag · 22 June 2001

Zahl der vorzeitig auf eigenen Wunsch aus der Bundeswehr ausgeschiedenen Soldaten von 1998 bis 2000 (G-SIG: 14053271)

Germany · German Bundestag · 22 June 2001

Nichteinsatzfähigkeit von Flugzeugen der Bundeswehr aufgrund von Treibstoff- und/oder Ersatzteilmangel; Auswirkungen auf den "combat-ready"-Status der Bundeswehrpiloten (G-SIG: 14053272)

Germany · German Bundestag · 22 June 2001

107 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the disposal of the various military installations closed since 1998; the extent to which targets have been realised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18457/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

107 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the disposal of the various military installations closed since 1998; the extent to which targets have been realised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18457/01]

99 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if a comprehensive replacement programme for all Air Corps aircraft has been prepared; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17668/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

99 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if a comprehensive replacement programme for all Air Corps aircraft has been prepared; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17668/01]

95 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence the impact the shortage of serviceable training aircraft is having on the training of Air Corps pilots; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17664/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

95 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence the impact the shortage of serviceable training aircraft is having on the training of Air Corps pilots; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17664/01]

93 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence the property under the control of his Department which is considered by the military authorities to be surplus to military requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17662/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

93 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence the property under the control of his Department which is considered by the military authorities to be surplus to military requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17662/01]

92 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of his announcement on 28 March 2001 that following successful negotiations between officials from the Departments of Defence and Finance and the military representative associations, agreement has been reached on the amount of an allowance to be paid to all members of the Defence Forces who are directly involved in the foot and mouth operation, he will indicate the number of meetings which were held with each of the representative associations in connection with this matter; the date or dates on which agreement was reached with each of the associations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17661/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

92 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of his announcement on 28 March 2001 that following successful negotiations between officials from the Departments of Defence and Finance and the military representative associations, agreement has been reached on the amount of an allowance to be paid to all members of the Defence Forces who are directly involved in the foot and mouth operation, he will indicate the number of meetings which were held with each of the representative associations in connection with this matter; the date or dates on which agreement was reached with each of the associations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17661/01]

77 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the total amount of funds designated for community use from the proceeds of the sales of houses or barracks; if funding has been handed over to community groups or local authorities; the criteria which have been put in place to allocate such funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18384/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

77 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the total amount of funds designated for community use from the proceeds of the sales of houses or barracks; if funding has been handed over to community groups or local authorities; the criteria which have been put in place to allocate such funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18384/01]

61 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Defence the impact the shortage of serviceable training aircraft is having on the training of Air Corps pilots; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17648/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

61 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Defence the impact the shortage of serviceable training aircraft is having on the training of Air Corps pilots; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17648/01]

55 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence the total amount of funds designated for community use from the proceeds of the sales of houses or barracks; if funding has been handed over to community groups or local authorities; the criteria which has been put in place to allocate such funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18324/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

55 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence the total amount of funds designated for community use from the proceeds of the sales of houses or barracks; if funding has been handed over to community groups or local authorities; the criteria which has been put in place to allocate such funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18324/01]

42 Mr. Enright asked the Minister for Defence the property under the control of his Department which is considered by the military authorities to be surplus to military requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17643/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

42 Mr. Enright asked the Minister for Defence the property under the control of his Department which is considered by the military authorities to be surplus to military requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17643/01]

41 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if he will explain his policy regarding the sale of military property, lands or equipment; the pur pose of such sales; the estimated duration of this policy; the reason this policy was not enunciated in the Defence White Paper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14586/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

41 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if he will explain his policy regarding the sale of military property, lands or equipment; the pur pose of such sales; the estimated duration of this policy; the reason this policy was not enunciated in the Defence White Paper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14586/01]

16 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Defence if he will consider amending the Defence Acts to remove any possible degree of ambiguity as to whether the approval of the Oireachtas is required to sanction the participation of an Irish contingent in the rapid reaction force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18304/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

16 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Defence if he will consider amending the Defence Acts to remove any possible degree of ambiguity as to whether the approval of the Oireachtas is required to sanction the participation of an Irish contingent in the rapid reaction force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18304/01]

15 Mr. Higgins (Mayo) asked the Minister for Defence the number of projects in the national development plan for which his Department is responsible which are not to proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14534/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

15 Mr. Higgins (Mayo) asked the Minister for Defence the number of projects in the national development plan for which his Department is responsible which are not to proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14534/01]

14 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence the number of people in the FCA; the number of officers, non-commissioned officers and other ranks; and the numbers envisaged in the new arrangements being proposed. [17969/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

14 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence the number of people in the FCA; the number of officers, non-commissioned officers and other ranks; and the numbers envisaged in the new arrangements being proposed. [17969/01]

92 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of his announcement on 28 March 2001 that following successful negotiations between officials from the Departments of Defence and Finance and the military representative associations, agreement has been reached on the amount of an allowance to be paid to all members of the Defence Forces who are directly involved in the foot and mouth operation, he will indicate the number of meetings which were held with each of the representative associations in connection with this matter; the date or dates on which agreement was reached with each of the associations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17661/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

92 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of his announcement on 28 March 2001 that following successful negotiations between officials from the Departments of Defence and Finance and the military representative associations, agreement has been reached on the amount of an allowance to be paid to all members of the Defence Forces who are directly involved in the foot and mouth operation, he will indicate the number of meetings which were held with each of the representative associations in connection with this matter; the date or dates on which agreement was reached with each of the associations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17661/01]

13 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of his announcement on 28 March 2001 that following successful negotiations between officials from the Departments of Defence and Finance and the military representative associations, agreement has been reached on the amount of an allowance to be paid to all members of the Defence Forces who are directly involved in the foot and mouth operation, he will indicate the number of meetings which were held with each of the representative associations in connection with this matter; the date or dates on which agreement was reached with each of the associations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17642/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

13 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of his announcement on 28 March 2001 that following successful negotiations between officials from the Departments of Defence and Finance and the military representative associations, agreement has been reached on the amount of an allowance to be paid to all members of the Defence Forces who are directly involved in the foot and mouth operation, he will indicate the number of meetings which were held with each of the representative associations in connection with this matter; the date or dates on which agreement was reached with each of the associations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17642/01]

12 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence the nature of the mechanical problems which have arisen on the new Naval Service vessel, the LE Niamh; when it is expected the vessel will be available for operational duties; the representations which have been made to the shipbuilders regarding the problems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18311/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

12 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence the nature of the mechanical problems which have arisen on the new Naval Service vessel, the LE Niamh; when it is expected the vessel will be available for operational duties; the representations which have been made to the shipbuilders regarding the problems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18311/01]

11 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which pay and conditions in the Defence Forces compare to other European Union member states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18269/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

11 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which pay and conditions in the Defence Forces compare to other European Union member states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18269/01]

107 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the disposal of the various military installations closed since 1998; the extent to which targets have been realised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18457/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

107 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the disposal of the various military installations closed since 1998; the extent to which targets have been realised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18457/01]

93 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence the property under the control of his Department which is considered by the military authorities to be surplus to military requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17662/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

93 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence the property under the control of his Department which is considered by the military authorities to be surplus to military requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17662/01]

77 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the total amount of funds designated for community use from the proceeds of the sales of houses or barracks; if funding has been handed over to community groups or local authorities; the criteria which have been put in place to allocate such funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18384/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

77 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the total amount of funds designated for community use from the proceeds of the sales of houses or barracks; if funding has been handed over to community groups or local authorities; the criteria which have been put in place to allocate such funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18384/01]

55 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence the total amount of funds designated for community use from the proceeds of the sales of houses or barracks; if funding has been handed over to community groups or local authorities; the criteria which has been put in place to allocate such funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18324/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

55 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence the total amount of funds designated for community use from the proceeds of the sales of houses or barracks; if funding has been handed over to community groups or local authorities; the criteria which has been put in place to allocate such funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18324/01]

42 Mr. Enright asked the Minister for Defence the property under the control of his Department which is considered by the military authorities to be surplus to military requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17643/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

42 Mr. Enright asked the Minister for Defence the property under the control of his Department which is considered by the military authorities to be surplus to military requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17643/01]

41 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if he will explain his policy regarding the sale of military property, lands or equipment; the pur pose of such sales; the estimated duration of this policy; the reason this policy was not enunciated in the Defence White Paper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14586/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

41 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if he will explain his policy regarding the sale of military property, lands or equipment; the pur pose of such sales; the estimated duration of this policy; the reason this policy was not enunciated in the Defence White Paper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14586/01]

10 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the sale of lands by his Department adjoining barracks in respect of which announcements have already been made and others which may be under negotiation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18312/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

10 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the sale of lands by his Department adjoining barracks in respect of which announcements have already been made and others which may be under negotiation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18312/01]

99 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if a comprehensive replacement programme for all Air Corps aircraft has been prepared; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17668/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

99 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if a comprehensive replacement programme for all Air Corps aircraft has been prepared; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17668/01]

95 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence the impact the shortage of serviceable training aircraft is having on the training of Air Corps pilots; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17664/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

95 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence the impact the shortage of serviceable training aircraft is having on the training of Air Corps pilots; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17664/01]

61 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Defence the impact the shortage of serviceable training aircraft is having on the training of Air Corps pilots; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17648/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

61 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Defence the impact the shortage of serviceable training aircraft is having on the training of Air Corps pilots; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17648/01]

9 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for Defence if a comprehensive replacement programme for all Air Corps aircraft has been prepared; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17635/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

9 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for Defence if a comprehensive replacement programme for all Air Corps aircraft has been prepared; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17635/01]

8 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date by his Department regarding decentralisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18321/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

8 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date by his Department regarding decentralisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18321/01]

7 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that the recommendations outlined in the Crean report regarding safety at the Glen of Imaal firing range in County Wicklow have been implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18178/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

7 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that the recommendations outlined in the Crean report regarding safety at the Glen of Imaal firing range in County Wicklow have been implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18178/01]

6 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Defence if he will retain the aircraft facility in Gormanston Camp; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16997/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

6 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Defence if he will retain the aircraft facility in Gormanston Camp; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16997/01]

3 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if suitable manoeuvre space for conventional mechanised unit level tactical training, that is, offensive or defensive tactical doctrine by battalion or battalion group size, is available on lands owned by the Department of Defence; the locations at which he proposes to conduct such training in advance of the Headline Goal 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17630/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

3 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if suitable manoeuvre space for conventional mechanised unit level tactical training, that is, offensive or defensive tactical doctrine by battalion or battalion group size, is available on lands owned by the Department of Defence; the locations at which he proposes to conduct such training in advance of the Headline Goal 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17630/01]

2 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the position of the Garda Síochána and the Army in relation to public order offences committed within army camps; if it is the Garda Síochána or the Army who have responsibility for dealing with such offences; the arrangements there are for co-ordination between the Garda Síochána and the Army; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18383/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

2 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the position of the Garda Síochána and the Army in relation to public order offences committed within army camps; if it is the Garda Síochána or the Army who have responsibility for dealing with such offences; the arrangements there are for co-ordination between the Garda Síochána and the Army; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18383/01]

5 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence when our commitment to UNIFIL will cease; if there are any plans to seek a new mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18181/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

5 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence when our commitment to UNIFIL will cease; if there are any plans to seek a new mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18181/01]

4 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence his plans to increase involvement in overseas missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18180/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

4 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence his plans to increase involvement in overseas missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18180/01]

1 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if consideration is being given to contributing to a peacekeeping mission in Eritrea; if so, when it is anticipated Defence Forces personnel will deploy to the mission; the role of the Defence Forces in this mission; the number of personnel which will be deployed; if the personnel will be equipped with the new armoured personnel carriers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17631/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2001

1 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Defence if consideration is being given to contributing to a peacekeeping mission in Eritrea; if so, when it is anticipated Defence Forces personnel will deploy to the mission; the role of the Defence Forces in this mission; the number of personnel which will be deployed; if the personnel will be equipped with the new armoured personnel carriers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17631/01]

Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2001

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 2001

Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2001 - Makes supplemental appropriations (with some offsetting rescissions) for FY 2001 for: (1) the Department of Justice for the Radiation Exposure Compensation Trust Fund; (2) the Department of Defense (DOD) for military personnel, operation and maintenance (including funds for repair of the U.S.S. COLE), procurement, research, development, test and evaluation, Defense Working Capital Funds, and the Defense Health Program; (3) the Department of Energy (DOE) for certain defense-related activities; (4) DOD for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure; (5) the Department of Agriculture (DOA) for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; (6) the Department of Commerce; (7) the Small Business Administration; (8) the District of Columbia for various programs and authorities; (9) DOD for certain activities of the Army Corps of Engineers; (10) DOE for certain energy programs; (11) the Agency for International Development for the Child Survival and Disease Programs Fund; (12) the Department of the Interior for the National Park Service and the Bureau of Indian Affairs for Indian programs; (13) DOA for the Forest Service; (14) the Department of Labor for the Employment and Training Administration; (15) the Department of Health and Human Services for health resources and services, substance abuse and mental health services, and low income home energy assistance; (16) the Department of Education for education for the disadvantaged and for educational research, statistics, and improvement; (17) the Office of Compliance; (18) the Government Printing Office; (19) the Department of Transportation for the Coast Guard; (20) the Department of the Treasury for operational and perimeter security at the 2002 Winter Olympics, the Financial Management Service, and the Internal Revenue Service; (21) the Department of Veterans Affairs for the Veterans Benefits Administration; (22) the Department of Housing and Urban Development for community planning and development; and (23) the United States-China Security Review Commission.

To require that the level of long-range nuclear forces of the Department of Defense be reduced to 3,500 warheads consistent with the provisions of the START II treaty.

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 2001

Requires the President to reduce the number of nuclear warheads on strategic nuclear delivery systems to 3,500 by the end of 2003, in accordance with the provisions of the START II treaty.

Mercury Storage and Safe Disposal Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 2001

Mercury Storage and Safe Disposal Act of 2001 - Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to: (1) acquire any store of mercury held by private sector Chlor-alkali plants, other facilities with amounts exceeding 35,000 pounds, and any other sources identified by the Task Force on Safe Mercury Disposal (Task Force) established by this Act; and (2) transfer such stores to the Secretary of Defense for storage, authorized by this Act, until the Administrator certifies to the Secretary that a satisfactory disposal method has been developed. Establishes the Task Force to identify the best methods to prevent release of mercury into the environment, assess such methods and safe disposal technologies, and identify necessary research and development of such technologies. Directs the Administrator to carry out such research and development and provide for disposal of mercury in accordance with a final plan developed by the Task Force.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority for housing loans for members of the Selected Reserve.

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 2001

Extends through September 30, 2015 (currently September 30, 2007) the eligibility of certain former members of the Selected Reserve for veterans' housing loans.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the appointment of a Chief of the Veterinary Corps of the Army in the grade of brigadier general, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 2001

Establishes an Army Veterinary Corps, with a chief and an assistant chief. Requires: (1) the Secretary of the Army to appoint the chief, with the grade of brigadier general; and (2) the Army Surgeon General to appoint the assistant chief.

Proposing a amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a two-thirds vote to pass legislation that would result in a deficit in the budget of the United States for any fiscal period.

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 2001

Constitutional Amendment - Requires a two-thirds vote in each House of Congress to pass legislation that would result in a budget deficit for any fiscal period, with exceptions in case of war or a military conflict which causes an imminent and serious threat to national security.

Kasernen-Standorte und Kasernen-Verkäufe

Austria · Federal Council · 19 June 2001

Anfrage der Bundesräte Albrecht Konecny und Kollegen an Kasernen-Standorte und Kasernen-Verkäufe

United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Administration Improvement Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 19 June 2001

United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Administration Improvement Act of 2001 - Authorizes the Court of Veterans Appeals, to defray the expenses of judicial conferences, to impose a registration fee on active participation. Directs that the periodic registration fee on persons admitted to practice before the Court be used for purposes including conducting investigations and proceedings, as well as for the expenses of judicial conferences and other activities and programs designed to support and foster bench and bar communication and relationships or the study, understanding, public commemoration, or improvement of veterans law or of the work of the Court. Authorizes the Court to exercise administrative authorities applicable to other Federal courts.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the Air Force Assistant Surgeon General for Dental Services to serve in the grade of major general.

United States · United States Congress · 19 June 2001

Requires that the Air Force Assistant Surgeon General for Dental Services: (1) be appointed from Air Force officers serving above the grade of colonel (currently, lieutenant colonel); and (2) serve in the grade of major general (currently, brigadier general).