The Great Falls of the Potomac River has figured prominently in the purposes of men since prehistoric time. Long before John Smith reached the falls in 1608, groups of Indians from East and West met at this great river barrier to trade and perform ceremonies in honor of the spirit of the "Roaring Waters." As early as 1754, George Washington visualized the Potomac River as an important avenue of trade and communication with the interior. Records show that, with the exception of Mount Vernon, Great Falls was perhaps as intimately associated with George Washington's everyday life as any other...

This year's Economic Report of the President describes how after 5 years of grit and determined effort, the United States is better-positioned for the 21st century than any other nation on Earth. We've now experi-enced 4 straight years of economic growth with more than 8 million new private-sector jobs. Our unemployment rate is the lowest it's been in more than 5 years. Our deficits have been cut by more than half. For the first time in nearly 20 years, we produce more oil at home than we buy from the rest of the world. The housing market is rebounding, manufacturers are adding jobs for the...

The subcommittee met, pursuant to notice, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 2167, Rayburn House Office Building, Hon. Frank A. LoBiondo (Chairman of the subcommittee) presiding. Mr. LOBIONDO. Good morning. The hearing will come to order. Thank you all for being here. The top priority of the Aviation Sub-committee, as well as me, personally, is the safety of the flying public. Therefore, the subcommittee has closely monitored the ac-tions of the FAA, the NTSB, and Boeing, in response to the battery incidents that took place earlier this year. We have called this hearing to learn more about the FAA and...

Greece needs peace and financial stability. There must also be reconstruction and economic development. Without foreign aid, these objectives could not be attained. Moreover, the problems of Greece cannot be solved until conditions can be created that will give Greek capital the confidence to invest in productive enterprises within the country. The solutions of these problems cannot be worked out separately or one at a time. Without assurance of reconstruction. in Greece, it might prove impossible to create sufficient confidence in the future of Greece to mobilize the forces necessary to end...