ARTS, CULTURE AND RECREATION

National Arts and Humanities Month
"The Arts Enrich Us All" Campaign
Encouraging Summer and After-School Arts Programs for Children and Youth At-Risk
Federal Support for the Arts, Humanities and Museums
Supporting the NEA's Artsearch Project
The Millennium
Supporting Full Funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Annually, Including Revitalization of the Stateside Grants Program
American Heritage Rivers Initiative
Francis Albert Sinatra

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING

Historic Homeownership Assitance Act
National Resolution on Sustainable Redevelopment of Disaster-Affected Communities
Lead Paint
Raising the FHA Loan Limit
Preserving the Section 8 Program
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Volume Increase and Tax-Exempt Private Activity Bond Volume Cap Increase
Community Development Block Grant Program
Empowerment Zone Enhancement Act of 1998
Community Regional Connections Initiative
Endorsing Proposed Increases in the Budget of The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Supporting Efforts to Fight Waste, Fraud and Abuse in All Federal Programs

CRIMINAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE 

Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice
Partnerships in Community Policing
Supporting American Indian Appointments at Highest Levels
Drug Treatment and Availability in Prisons
Comprehensive Drug Prevention and Treatment Policy
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Establishing a 72-Hour Holding Period for Students Who Bring a Firearm to School

    ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT 

    Electric Utility Industry Restructuring 
    Management of Nonpoint Sources of Water Pollution
    Urge the Ultimate Concerns Be Considered in the Global Climate Change Treaty Organization
    U.S. EPA's Interim Guidance for Investigating Title VI Administrative Complaints 

      HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 

      Recognizing the Essential Nature of Safety Net Programs and Ensuring the Maintenance of other Benefits when Welfare is Terminated
      Resolution Calling for Increased Cooperation Between Governors and Mayors on Welfare Reform 
      Support for Quality Child Care and Early Education
      Expanding and Reauthorizing Child Nutrition Programs
      Increase Funding for the Indian Health Services
      HIV Surveillance Systems
      Expanding Food Stamp Eligibility for Legal Non-Citizens
      Evaluating the Effects of Welfare Reform
      CDC Funding for a Health Alert Network to Improve Local Health Department Response to Public Health Emergencies
      Use of Revenues Generated By Tobacco Legislation for Tobacco Control and Prevention and Related Programs

        INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS 

        Debt Relief for African Countries
        Supporting the Overseas Private Investment Corporation
        Northern Ireland Peace Accords
        50th Anniversary of the State of Israel
        Facilitating Movement Across U.S. International Land Borders
        Opposition to Global Political Violence

          JOBS, EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE 

          Strengthening Public Schools in America's Cities 
          Public Education: The Cornerstone of our Future
          Supporting Reading Certification Programs and Mentoring in Classrooms
          Support for a New Workforce Development System
          Expanding Education and Training Opportunities Available Under Welfare Reform
          Welfare-to-Work
          Support for Quality Child Care and Early Education
          America's Promise
          Reauthorization of the Corporation for National Service

            TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS  

            Opposing Federal Preemption of Local Authority Related to Cellular Communications Infrastructure
            Opposing Federal Preemption of Local Authority Related to Railroads
            Preservation of Cable Television Franchising
            Preserving a Strong Education Commitment in the Universal Service Fund
            Establishment of a Mayors' National Technology and Telecommunications Advisory Board

              URBAN ECONOMIC POLICY 

              Urging Quick Action on the Appointment of a Permanent Director for The U.S. Bureau of the Census
              Urging Repeal of the So-Called Marriage Penalty in the U.S. Tax Code
              Internet Tax Moratorium
              Supporting the Regulatory Improvement Act 
              Urging Support for the Commercial Revitalization Tax Credit Act
              Urging a National Meeting of State and Local Elected Leaders on Tax Reform
              Income Tax Credit for Expenses Associated with Soundproofing Homes Near Airports

                MISCELLANEOUS 

                Mayors Jeff Griffin of Reno Host of the 66th Annual Conference of Mayors 
                The Honorable Paul Helmke, Mayor of Fort Wayne, President of the United States Conference of Mayors, 1997-1998

                Other Resolutions
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