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Vol. 152 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2006 No. 129 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, doesn’t believe Congress will exercise Chaplain Scott Crosley, 101st Air- please join me in thanking Chaplain this power. That is why the President borne Division, Fort Campbell, Ken- Scott Crosley of the 101st Airborne Di- is determined to stay in Iraq through tucky, offered the following prayer: vision (Air Assault) for delivering to- the end of his term. He may have let go Dear Lord, today we pray for produc- day’s opening prayer. Chaplain Crosley of Rumsfeld, but he is not going to let tivity, for purpose and for passion. We serves as the battalion chaplain for the go of the war. The President is trapped, ask, Lord, for Your encouragement for First Battalion 187th Infantry Regi- trapped by lies, fabricated intelligence, those who need it, for Your direction ment, the ‘‘Leader Rakkasans.’’ pretensions to empire, desire for oil for those who need it, and for Your dis- These soldiers only recently returned and prophetic illusions. cernment for those who need it. to Fort Campbell from Iraq. While they The truth shall set the President and Your word promises that ‘‘he who were deployed in Iraq, I had the oppor- the Congress free; the truth that it was stands firm to the end will be saved.’’ tunity to visit them at forward-oper- wrong to go into Iraq. It is wrong to Today, I pray for the leaders in this ating base Summerall. The Leader stay there. It is time to bring our room, that You, Lord, would help them Rakkasans engaged in close combat troops home. It is time to get the world to stand firm in You. Help their de- with insurgent and terrorist enemies. community involved in a transition to pendence to be upon You and their per- They worked to train Iraqi army and help secure the Iraqi people. The truth suasion to reflect You. police units, and they continued the is we broke Iraq, but we can’t fix it by As it reads in Ephesians, chapter 3: ‘‘I work of building Iraqi civil society to staying. We can fix it only by admit- pray that out of His glorious riches He offer a better future to the next gen- ting we were wrong and paying for re- may strengthen you with power eration of Iraqis. construction financially but not with through His spirit in your inner being.’’ Chaplain Crosley came to the Army the lives of our brave troops. It is time to cut off the funds; time It is in His name that I pray late in life, moving his family from his to end the war against Iraq; time to Rakkasan and Amen. native California and heeding a call to bring our troops home; time for a new f tend to the spiritual and emotional energy policy; time to reconnect with THE JOURNAL needs of soldiers at war. the world; time for hope, not fear. In this time of deployment, his ef- The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- forts helped soldiers deal with the f ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- stress of combat, separation from their WHY THANKSGIVING DAY? ceedings and announces to the House loved ones and, above all, the loss of (Mr. POE asked and was given per- his approval thereof. nine brother warriors in action. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- mission to address the House for 1 Mr. Speaker, we thank Chaplain nal stands approved. minute.) Crosley and the soldiers of the 101st Mr. POE. Mr. Speaker, in 1621, the f Airborne for their great service to our Pilgrims held a 3-day festival giving PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE great Nation. thanks to the Lord for a bountiful har- The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman f vest. They celebrated with the Indians, who had also suffered through a pre- from Texas (Mr. POE) come forward and END THE WAR IN IRAQ lead the House in the Pledge of Alle- viously hard winter. This feast would (Mr. KUCINICH asked and was given giance. become the birth of our national holi- Mr. POE led the Pledge of Allegiance permission to address the House for 1 day of Thanksgiving. as follows: minute and to revise and extend his re- President Franklin Delano Roosevelt marks.) I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the made the fourth Thursday of November United States of America, and to the Repub- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, one the official Thanksgiving day, which lic for which it stands, one nation under God, week ago, the American people sent a we celebrate Thursday next. For the indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. message to this Congress; that message first 150 years, Thanksgiving was cele- f had to do with Iraq. Were the American brated whenever the Colonists believed people asking us to send more troops? it was necessary to do so. President WELCOMING CHAPLAIN SCOTT No, they want the troops to come George Washington stated in the first CROSLEY home. Were they looking to expand the Thanksgiving proclamation authorized (Mrs. BLACKBURN asked and was war? No, they want to end the war. by Congress in 1789: ‘‘It is the duty of given permission to address the House There is only one way to end this all nations to acknowledge the provi- for 1 minute. war: cut off funds. The White House dence of Almighty God, to be grateful

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President Ahmadinejad soldier serving in a Cavalry Squadron seems to move toward a secular coun- seems bent on the destruction of West- of the 82nd Airborne Division. During try, we would do well to remember the ern civilization. He says Iran will never the past several weeks, these students purpose of Thanksgiving and the words give up its right to enrich uranium and donated their snack money and paid a of the Good Book, which says: ‘‘Unless produce nuclear fuel. The consequences fee to participate in dress-up days so the Lord watches over the city, those of a nuclear Iran would be catastrophic they could contribute to this cause. that guard the walls do so in vain.’’ and must be addressed. Captain Hennigan’s father, Daniel And that’s just the way it is. Mr. Speaker, our commitment to our Hennigan, a retired Army officer, was allies and for peace in the Middle East f so touched by the school’s gesture that must not be shaken by Iran’s nuclear he arranged a special celebration on DEMOCRATS DESIRE TO BETTER weapons ambitions. I urge my col- Veterans Day. As American solders SECURE THE HOMELAND leagues to work together to stand in continue to fight for our freedoms (Mr. MORAN of Virginia asked and unity against this gathering threat. around the world, we can all learn a was given permission to address the f lesson from the students at Hollywood House for 1 minute.) RAISE THE MINIMUM WAGE Elementary. Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speak- In conclusion, God bless our troops, (Ms. SOLIS asked and was given per- er, no issue that Congress deals with is and we will never forget September 11. mission to address the House for 1 more important than our national se- f curity. As Democrats prepare to take minute.) Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, the min- control of the Congress this January, AMERICAN PEOPLE SUPPORT imum wage, as you know, has not been we are ready to move forward with an DEMOCRATIC AGENDA raised in the last 9 years and is cur- agenda that I believe will better secure (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of rently at its lowest level in the last 50 our homeland and help us finally to re- Texas asked and was given permission years when adjusted for inflation. Yet store our credibility abroad. to address the House for 1 minute.) Republicans have continually refused Today our Nation is actually less Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of to raise the pay of these full-time safe than it was before the 9/11 ter- Texas. Mr. Speaker, last week the workers who struggle to make ends rorist attacks. According to our most American people voted for change here meet. professional experienced intelligence During the last 6 years, by the way, in Washington. They were not happy analysts, the number of terrorists at- 5 million people now live in poverty. with the party controlling both Capitol tacks and recruits are up worldwide. Last week the American people spoke Hill and the White House. They want Many of our enemies are stronger. out for the Democratic majority in checks and balances, but more than Their reach is greater. Their weapons Congress, because they agreed that no anything, they want us to work to- of mass destruction are more devel- one in the Nation who works hard gether to address the concerns they oped, plentiful and available. should be denied a livable wage. In face every day. Democrats have an agenda for real fact, over 70 percent of Latinos work at The agenda that Democrats laid out security at home and overseas. It is minimum wage to support their chil- over the last year is an agenda that all time that we require the Iraqis to take dren. of us here in Washington should be able responsibility for their country, and to These are hardworking Americans, to support. If you want to help millions begin the phased redeployment of U.S. and they deserve better treatment and of hardworking Americans who have forces out of Iraq. At the same time, fairness. Now the American people not received a pay raise in 9 years, you we Democrats believe that we need to have spoken and call for immediate ac- will join us in increasing the minimum double the size of Special Forces to de- tion to raise the minimum wage. With- raise in January. If you want to help stroy Osama bin Laden and terrorists in the first 100 hours of the Congress, more teenagers get a college education, networks like al-Qaeda, we need to re- Democrats will pass a pay increase for you will join us in making it more af- build a state-of-the-art military capa- those workers who need it the most. It fordable by cutting interest rates in ble of projecting power wherever nec- is only fair. How can we as a Nation half on college loans. essary. That is an agenda that will bet- justify giving millionaires tens of This is the agenda that the American ter protect our Nation and is worthy of thousands of dollars in tax breaks people supported last week when they strong bipartisan support. while we continue to force more than 6 went to the polls. In January, we will f million Americans to live with just begin to implement this agenda, and I hope that our Republican colleagues THE THREAT OF IRAN $5.15 an hour? Mr. Speaker, thanks to the election will join us in this effort. (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- results, we will see a much-needed f mission to address the House for 1 raise in the minimum wage for all COLLEGE LOAN INTEREST RATE minute.) Americans. Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ad- CUTS dress a growing threat to the United f (Ms. WATSON asked and was given States and global security: Iran’s nu- A LITTLE SCHOOL WITH A BIG permission to address the House for 1 clear ambitions pose a grave threat, HEART minute.) not only to world stability but also to (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, last our close ally, Israel, the only stable asked and was given permission to ad- Tuesday, Americans voted for a new di- democracy in the Middle East, and dress the House for 1 minute and to re- rection in America. Among those vot- American interests of peace and pros- vise and extend his remarks.) ing were 10 million young Americans perity throughout the region. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. between the ages of 18 and 29 who were Just yesterday the Associated Press Speaker, last Friday in Saluda, South no doubt upset by the soaring costs of confirmed that Iran has continued its Carolina, 400 elementary school stu- college tuition and the rise in student experiments to enrich uranium in defi- dents gathered at a football field while loan interest rates put into effect by ance of the U.N. Security Council. a military helicopter landed in the Republicans in this body. Led by a tyrannical dictator who de- middle. This year alone Republicans raised nies the existence of the Holocaust and Why such a big treat for such a small student loan interest rates by 7 percent vows to wipe Israel off the map, the school, you may wonder? Hollywood and cut $12 billion out of the higher

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(2) SECRETARIAL ORDERS.—The following ity in Congress because they know our We will also give the Secretary of Secretarial Orders issued by the Commis- party has continually stood for making Health and Human Services the ability sioner of Reclamation are revoked with re- a college education an affordable goal to negotiate lower drug prices, some- spect to the land described in subsection (b): for all American students. thing that the Republican drug law (A) The Secretarial Order for the with- Mr. Speaker, these families will soon specifically prohibited. drawal of land for the Shoshone Reclamation see results. Within the first 100 hours We will also repeal billions in tax Project dated October 21, 1913, as amended. (B) The Secretarial Order for the with- of taking office next January, Demo- breaks for big oil companies, compa- drawal of land for the Frannie Townsite Res- crats will broaden college opportuni- nies that experienced record profits ervation dated April 19, 1920. ties for all students. this summer while they were gouging The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- f the American consumer. ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from Democrats also plan to help college b 1015 Virginia (Mrs. DRAKE) and the gen- students with skyrocketing college tleman from West Virginia (Mr. RA- AMERICANS WANT A CHANGE IN costs by cutting their student loan in- HALL) each will control 20 minutes. STRATEGY IN IRAQ terest payments in half, something The Chair recognizes the gentle- (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given that could future graduates about woman from Virginia. permission to address the House for 1 $5,000 over the lifetime of the loan. Mrs. DRAKE. Mr. Speaker, I yield minute and to revise and extend his re- All of this, plus fully implementing myself such time as I may consume. marks.) the 9/11 Commission’s recommenda- S. 101, introduced by Senator MIKE Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, last week tions, and we will do that all in the ENZI, and supported by our Wyoming the American people voiced their first 100 hours. colleague, BARBARA CUBIN, authorizes strong opposition to the handling of f the Secretary of the Interior to convey the war in Iraq. On the day after the a parcel of land to the town of Frannie, election, it appeared that President ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Wyoming. The land in question is less Bush had finally gotten the message PRO TEMPORE than 1 acre and equates to approxi- when he removed Secretary Rumsfeld, The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. mately half a city block. the man who bears a great deal of re- SIMPSON). Pursuant to clause 8 of rule The Bureau of Reclamation has not sponsibility for the failed Iraq policy. XX, the Chair will postpone further used this land for many years, and the However, there is now some doubt proceedings today on motions to sus- town has actually managed it for the whether the President fully com- pend the rules on which a recorded vote last 15 years. As the land is no longer prehended the magnitude of the quag- or the yeas and nays are ordered, or on needed for reclamation projects, the mire his administration created and which the vote is objected to under town would like to use this land to continues to defend. clause 6 of rule XX. build a community center. The situation in Iraq is getting Record votes on postponed questions The Department of the Interior has worse, not better. October was the will be taken later today. testified in support of this legislation, deadliest month for American troops in and I urge my colleagues to support f over 2 years, and they continue to play this noncontroversial bill. referee in a civil war between the FRANNIE, WYOMING, LAND Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Sunnis and the Shiites. CONVEYANCE my time. It is clear after last week’s election Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I yield Mrs. DRAKE. Mr. Speaker, I move to myself such time as I may consume. that the American people want a suspend the rules and pass the Senate (Mr. RAHALL asked and was given change in strategy. It is time for the bill (S. 101) to convey to the town of permission to revise and extend his re- Iraqi people to take control of their Frannie, Wyoming, certain land with- marks.) country and to stop the sectarian vio- drawn by the Commissioner of Rec- Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, the pur- lence that has made it impossible to lamation. pose of S. 101 is to convey a small par- bring stability to that nation. Amer- The Clerk read as follows: cel of Federal land to the town of ican troops cannot do it for them. They S. 101 Frannie, Wyoming. have got to do it for themselves. While we do not object to passage of Therefore, it is time to begin rede- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the United States of America in S. 101, we do want to ensure that we ad- ploying our troops out of Iraq so that Congress assembled, dress concerns raised at the December we can better protect our Nation. The SECTION 1. CONVEYANCE OF LAND TO THE TOWN 7, 2005, hearing of the Subcommittee on President’s own intelligence agencies OF FRANNIE, WYOMING. Water and Power regarding the intent say the war in Iraq is making us less (a) CONVEYANCE.—Subject to valid existing of Congress with respect to the owner- safe. rights, the Secretary of the Interior shall ship of this parcel and the purpose for When Democrats take control of Congress convey by quitclaim deed, without consider- which it will be used. next year, we will advocate for a phased rede- ation, all right, title, and interest of the Mr. Speaker, I will include in the United States in and to the parcel of land de- ployment so we can better protect the home- RECORD at this point two letters re- land from terrorist attacks. scribed in subsection (b) to the town of Frannie, Wyoming. ceived from the town of Frannie by f (b) DESCRIPTION OF LAND.—The parcel of Water and Power Subcommittee Rank- DEMOCRATS WILL THE ROAD land referred to in subsection (a) is the par- ing Member GRACE NAPOLITANO. RUNNING WITH AN AGENDA FOR cel of land withdrawn by the Commissioner TOWN OF FRANNIE, ALL AMERICANS of Reclamation— Frannie, WY, December 15, 2005. (1) consisting of approximately 37,500 Hon. GRACE NAPOLITANO, (Mr. PALLONE asked and was given square feet; Longworth House Office Building, Washington, permission to address the House for 1 (2) located in the town of Frannie, Wyo- DC. minute and to revise and extend his re- ming; and DEAR REPRESENTATIVE NAPOLITANO: It has marks.) (3) more particularly described in the ap- come to our attention that there were con- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, when proved Plat of Survey of Frannie Townsite, cerns expressed over the Town of Frannie 1 Democrats take over the House in Jan- Wyoming, as the North ⁄2 of Block 26, T. 58 gaining ownership of federal lands in Frannie N, R. 97 W. uary, we are going to hit the road - Wyoming and then immediately disposing of (c) RESERVATION OF MINERAL RIGHTS.—The them. As a smaller governmental entity, we ning, moving forward on an agenda conveyance under subsection (a) shall be sub- fully understand the concerns on this issue. that every American should be able to ject to the reservation by the United States One of the unique features in the Town of embrace. of any oil and gas rights. Frannie is on the NE1⁄4 of Block 26. The Town

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The park is a topo- believe to be substantial dollars if we do not Sec. 211. Designation graphical representation of Wyoming with own the land. Sec. 212. Map and description rocks depicting mountain ranges and the Because the federal government no longer Sec. 213. Administration pathways are the two main thoroughfares uses the land and because the cost of selling across the state. This children’s park holds a the land is more than the value of the land, Subtitle B—Moosalamoo National special place in the hearts of many of our we believe S. 101 is a win-win situation for Recreation Area community members. our community and for the taxpayers. It is Sec. 221. Designation Past and present Town Council members my hope that you will support passage of S. Sec. 222. Map and description Sec. 223. Administration of National Recre- have been discussing the use for the NW1⁄4 of 101 so that we can begin moving forward with Block 26. The need for a large group picnic our dream to build It community center that ation Area shelter, a community hall, and a mainte- will undoubtedly make Frannie a better SEC. 2. DEFINITION OF SECRETARY. nance shop are a few ideas that the councils place for all its citizens. In this Act, the term ‘‘Secretary’’ means were considering. Before we can commit to Sincerely, the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through developing these lots for public use, we will MIRIAM ROBERTS, the Chief of the Forest Service. first need to gain ownership. Mayor, Town of Frannie. TITLE I—NEW HAMPSHIRE It is our desire to have this land remain The letters clearly state that it is SEC. 101. DEFINITION OF STATE. open for public use since it is adjacent to our the intent of the town government that In this title, the term ‘‘State’’ means the town hall, basketball court, and library. We State of New Hampshire. feel that we would be better managers and this parcel permanently remain in pub- lic ownership and that the land con- SEC. 102. DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS AREAS. protectors of these lots if they were under In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 our care. On July 19, 2000, the Wyoming tinue to be used as it is presently, that U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following Federal State Director of the Bureau of Land Man- is, for public purposes. We appreciate land in the State is designated as wilderness agement, stated in a letter to the Bureau of these assurances by the town of and as components of the National Wilder- Reclamation, ‘‘Since BLM feels the parcel is Frannie. ness Preservation System: not suitable for return to the public domain In addition to these assurances, Mr. (1) Certain Federal land managed by the and management under the public land and Forest Service, comprising approximately mining laws, and the land is no longer need- Speaker, the Secretary of the Interior, 23,700 acres, as generally depicted on the map ed for BR purposes, it is recommended a in executing the transfer of real prop- entitled ‘‘Proposed Wild River Wilderness— means of disposal of this parcel be sought erty authorized by this act, shall in- White Mountain National Forest’’, dated whereby the Town of Frannie can protect its clude in the deed or deeds a restriction February 6, 2006, which shall be known as the investment.’’ requiring that the lands remain in pub- ‘‘Wild River Wilderness’’. We understand the concern with the Town lic ownership by the town of Frannie (2) Certain Federal land managed by the of Frannie turning around and selling the and used solely and in perpetuity for Forest Service, comprising approximately North1⁄2 of Block 26. Although we cannot 10,800 acres, as generally depicted on the map guarantee what future council members’ public purposes. entitled ‘‘Proposed Sandwich Range Wilder- goals and values will be, you can rest assured Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance ness Additions—White Mountain National that the present council and many of our of my time. Forest’’, dated February 6, 2006, and which community members desire that this entire Mrs. DRAKE. Mr. Speaker, I have no are incorporated in the Sandwich Range Wil- block remain intact for the public’s use. additional speakers, and I yield back derness, as designated by the New Hampshire We sincerely hope that you will give us the balance of my time. your support of S. 101. Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98–323; 98 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Stat. 259). Sincerely, question is on the motion offered by JERRY DART, SEC. 103. MAP AND DESCRIPTION. Mayor. the gentlewoman from Virginia (Mrs. (a) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable DRAKE) that the House suspend the after the date of enactment of this Act, the TOWN OF FRANNIE rules and pass the Senate bill, S. 101. Secretary shall file a map and a legal de- Frannie, WY, July 14, 2006. The question was taken; and (two- scription of each wilderness area designated Hon. GRACE NAPOLITANO, thirds of those voting having responded by section 102 with the committees of appro- Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Water and in the affirmative) the rules were sus- priate jurisdiction in the Senate and the House of Representatives. Power, House Committee on Resources, pended and the Senate bill was passed. Washington, DC. (b) FORCE AND EFFECT.—A map and legal DEAR RANKING MEMBER NAPOLITANO: A motion to reconsider was laid on description filed under subsection (a) shall Thank you for your interest in S. 101, a bill the table. have the same force and effect as if included to convey land to the Town of Frannie, and f in this Act, except that the Secretary may for your continued interest in good govern- correct clerical and typographical errors in ment. As a local government official, 1 have NEW ENGLAND WILDERNESS ACT the map and legal description. a great respect for your desire to see lands OF 2006 (c) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—Each map and conveyed to our town used in a manner that Mrs. DRAKE. Mr. Speaker, I move to legal description filed under subsection (a) shall be filed and made available for public is in the public interest. suspend the rules and pass the Senate I write you today to make clear that the inspection in the Office of the Chief of the Town of Frannie has no intention of selling bill (S. 4001) to designate certain land Forest Service. the land that the federal government would in New England as wilderness for inclu- SEC. 104. ADMINISTRATION. convey to us if S. 101 is signed into law. It is sion in the National Wilderness Preser- (a) ADMINISTRATION.—Subject to valid ex- my understanding that a letter sent by our vation System and certain land as a isting rights, each wilderness area des- previous mayor did not clarify what our in- National Recreation Area, and for ignated under this title shall be adminis- tention is for that land, and so I hope to ease other purposes. tered by the Secretary in accordance with— your concerns that the town may attempt to The Clerk read as follows: (1) the Federal Land Policy and Manage- sell this land in the future. That is not our ment Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); and goal, and we have no desire to sell the land S. 4001 (2) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et to private individuals. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- seq.). Half of the land owned by the Bureau of resentatives of the United States of America in (b) EFFECTIVE DATE OF WILDERNESS ACT.— Reclamation holds a portion of the town’s Congress assembled, With respect to any wilderness area des- Centennial Park. It is our intention to keep SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. ignated by this title, any reference in the that park in place. The Other half of the land (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) to the contains an American Legion building that the ‘‘New England Wilderness Act of 2006’’. effective date of the Wilderness Act shall be is condemned. It is our intention to tear that (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- deemed to be a reference to the date of en- building down, and it is our dream to build a tents of this Act is as follows: actment of this Act. (c) FISH AND WILDLIFE.—As provided in sec- community center on that land. Section 1. Short title; table of contents We expect the community center to be a tion 4(d)(7) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. Sec. 2. Definition of Secretary place where townspeople can meet for din- 1133(d)(7)), nothing in this title affects any ners, meetings and other community events TITLE I—NEW HAMPSHIRE jurisdiction or responsibility of the State because our community does not have such a Sec. 101. Definition of State with respect to wildlife and fish in the State.

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(d) WITHDRAWAL.—Subject to valid existing (c) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—Each map and (c) ESCARPMENT AND ECOLOGICAL AREAS.— rights, all Federal land in the wilderness legal description filed under subsection (a) Nothing in this subtitle prevents the Sec- areas designated by section 102 are with- shall be filed and made available for public retary from managing the Green Mountain drawn from— inspection in the Office of the Chief of the Escarpment Management Area and the Eco- (1) all forms of entry, appropriation, or dis- Forest Service. logical Special Areas, as described in the posal under the public land laws; SEC. 213. ADMINISTRATION. Management Plan. (2) location, entry, and patent under the (a) ADMINISTRATION.—Subject to valid The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- mining laws; and rights in existence on the date of enactment ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from (3) disposition under the mineral leasing of this Act, each wilderness area designated Virginia (Mrs. DRAKE) and the gen- laws (including geothermal leasing laws). under this subtitle and in the Green Moun- tleman from West Virginia (Mr. RA- TITLE II—VERMONT tain National Forest (as of the date of enact- ment of this Act) shall be administered by HALL) each will control 20 minutes. SEC. 201. DEFINITIONS. The Chair recognizes the gentle- In this title: the Secretary in accordance with the Wilder- ness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.). woman from Virginia. (1) MANAGEMENT PLAN.—The term ‘‘Man- (b) FISH AND WILDLIFE.—Nothing in this GENERAL LEAVE agement Plan’’ means the Green Mountain subtitle affects the jurisdiction of the State National Forest Land and Resource Manage- Mrs. DRAKE. Mr. Speaker, I ask with respect to wildlife and fish on the pub- ment Plan. unanimous consent that all Members lic land located in the State, including the (2) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means the may have 5 legislative days to revise stocking of fish in rivers and streams in the State of Vermont. State to support the Connecticut River At- and extend their remarks and include Subtitle A—Designation of Wilderness Areas lantic Salmon Restoration Program. extraneous material on the bill under SEC. 211. DESIGNATION. (c) TRAILS.—The Forest Service shall allow consideration. In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 the continuance of— The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following areas in the (1) the Appalachian National Scenic Trail; objection to the request of the gentle- State are designated as wilderness areas and (2) the Long Trail; woman from Virginia? as components of the National Wilderness (3) the Catamount Trail; and There was no objection. Preservation System: (4) the marking and maintenance of associ- Mrs. DRAKE. Mr. Speaker, I yield (1) Certain Federal land managed by the ated trails and trail structures of the Trails myself such time as I may consume. United States Forest Service, comprising ap- referred to in this subsection, consistent S. 4001 would designate 34,500 acres of proximately 22,425 acres, as generally de- with the management direction (including wilderness in the White Mountain Na- objectives, standards, guidelines, and agree- picted on the map entitled ‘‘Glastenbury tional Forest in New Hampshire and Wilderness—Proposed’’, dated September ments with partners) established for the Ap- 2006, which shall be known as the palachian National Scenic Trail, Long Trail, 41,652 acres of wilderness in the Green ‘‘Glastenbury Wilderness’’. and Catamount Trail under the Management Mountain National Forest in Vermont. (2) Certain Federal land managed by the Plan. The Resources Committee supports United States Forest Service, comprising ap- Subtitle B—Moosalamoo National Recreation the wilderness designation in the White proximately 12,333 acres, as generally de- Area Mountain National Forest. This des- picted on the map entitled ‘‘Joseph Battell SEC. 221. DESIGNATION. ignation was developed with the Forest Wilderness—Proposed’’, dated September Certain Federal land managed by the Service through its forest planning 2006, which shall be known as the ‘‘Joseph United States Forest Service, comprising ap- process and with substantial input and Battell Wilderness’’. proximately 15,857 acres, as generally de- involvement from the public and local (3) Certain Federal land managed by the picted on the map entitled ‘‘Moosalamoo Na- United States Forest Service, comprising ap- interest groups. It boasts the strong tional Recreation Area—Proposed’’, dated support of New Hampshire’s citizens, proximately 3,757 acres, as generally de- September 2006, is designated as the picted on the map entitled ‘‘Breadloaf Wil- ‘‘Moosalamoo National Recreation Area’’. environmental groups, the forest prod- derness Additions—Proposed’’, dated Sep- SEC. 222. MAP AND DESCRIPTION. ucts industry, elected officials, the tember 2006, which shall be known as the (a) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable Forest Service and the administration. ‘‘Breadloaf Wilderness’’. after the date of enactment of this Act, the With that said, the committee is (4) Certain Federal land managed by the Secretary shall file a map and a legal de- somewhat troubled with the Vermont United States Forest Service, comprising ap- scription of the national recreation area des- wilderness designation within S. 4001. proximately 2,338 acres, as generally de- ignated by section 221 with— The Forest Service’s publicly vetted picted on the map entitled ‘‘Lye Brook Wil- (1) the Committee on Resources of the derness Additions—Proposed’’, dated Sep- and collaborative forest plan rec- House of Representatives; ommends only 27,000 acres of wilder- tember 2006, which shall be known as the (2) the Committee on Agriculture of the ‘‘Lye Brook Wilderness’’. House of Representatives; and ness. However, considering the few (5) Certain Federal land managed by the (3) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutri- days remaining in this Congress and United States Forest Service, comprising ap- tion, and Forestry of the Senate. the support of this bill by the entire proximately 752 acres, as generally depicted (b) FORCE OF LAW.—A map and legal de- Vermont delegation, the Resources on the map entitled ‘‘Peru Peak Wilderness scription filed under subsection (a) shall Committee will defer to Vermont’s Additions—Proposed’’, dated September 2006, have the same force and effect as if included which shall be known as the ‘‘Peru Peak Wil- elected officials and pass the bill in this subtitle, except that the Secretary today. derness’’. may correct clerical and typographical er- (6) Certain Federal land managed by the Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of rors in the map and legal description. my time. United States Forest Service, comprising ap- (c) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—Each map and proximately 47 acres, as generally depicted legal description filed under subsection (a) Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I yield on the map entitled ‘‘Big Branch Wilderness shall be filed and made available for public myself such time as I may consume. Additions—Proposed’’, dated September 2006, inspection in the Office of the Chief of the (Mr. RAHALL asked and was given which shall be known as the ‘‘Big Branch Forest Service. permission to revise and extend his re- Wilderness’’. SEC. 223. ADMINISTRATION OF NATIONAL RECRE- marks.) SEC. 212. MAP AND DESCRIPTION. ATION AREA. Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I would (a) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable (a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to valid rights simply note that this legislation, after the date of enactment of this Act, the existing on the date of enactment of this which would designate Federal wilder- Secretary shall file a map and a legal de- Act, the Secretary shall administer the ness areas on national forest system scription of each wilderness area designated Moosalamoo National Recreation Area in ac- by section 211 with— cordance with— lands within the States of New Hamp- (1) the Committee on Resources of the (1) laws (including rules and regulations) shire and Vermont, is before us in part House of Representatives; applicable to units of the National Forest due to the efforts of our colleague, Ber- (2) the Committee on Agriculture of the System; and nie Sanders, and for that, I commend House of Representatives; and (2) the management direction (including the gentleman from Vermont for his (3) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutri- objectives, standards, and guidelines) estab- dedication, persistence and willingness tion, and Forestry of the Senate. lished for the Moosalamoo Recreation and to work with us on this legislation. He (b) FORCE OF LAW.—A map and legal de- Education Management Area under the Man- will soon become a member of the scription filed under subsection (a) shall agement Plan. have the same force and effect as if included (b) FISH AND WILDLIFE.—Nothing in this other body, but we shall still maintain in this Act, except that the Secretary may subtitle affects the jurisdiction of the State our friendship. I salute him for his te- correct clerical and typographical errors in with respect to wildlife and fish on the pub- nacity in ensuring that his State’s in- the map and legal description. lic land located in the State. terests are included in this measure.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:14 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15NO7.002 H15NOPT1 cprice-sewell on PRODPC62 with HOUSE H8648 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 15, 2006 I would also observe that the wilder- worked on the compromise that you For example, five local planning ness designations made by the pending see before you today. groups met monthly during the plan- measure are clean, and by that, I refer So, as somebody who has spent ex- ning process, and over 70 public meet- to the fact that they are not coupled tensive time hiking in the White Moun- ings occurred during this same period. with other matters which have nothing tain National Forest, including in Additionally, four educational forums to do with wilderness. these two proposed wilderness designa- on the future management of the forest Wilderness standing on its own here, tions, the Sandwich designation, as and four open houses on the forest plan the benefits of wilderness designation well as the Wild River designation, I also took place. Mr. Speaker, I can tell to the local economy, to hunters and thank again my colleagues on both you, throughout the whole under- fishermen, and to our heritage and fu- sides of the aisle for allowing this bill taking, one message was very clear: ture generations of Americans, is on to come forward. I thank the leader- Designating wilderness areas in the display for all to see. ship on both sides for allowing this bill State of Vermont has the over- It is not being coupled or being de- to come forward. It is truly going to whelming support of the vast majority based with other matters such as the protect both the Green Mountain Na- of the people in my State. disposal of public lands as the price of tional Forest and the White Mountain In closing, Mr. Speaker, I ask for the obtaining some wilderness designation National Forest, and I would welcome support of all of my colleagues to pass as we have seen with a number of other all of you to come join me in hiking in this important legislation. Enacting bills considered by this body in recent these two wilderness designations once this legislation into law will provide months. they have been signed into law. lasting benefits to current and future So I am pleased to support the meas- Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I now generations of citizens in Vermont and ure. yield such time as he may consume to New Hampshire and throughout the en- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of our distinguished colleague from tire United States, and I look forward my time. Vermont (Mr. SANDERS) and again con- to celebrating this important mile- Mrs. DRAKE. Mr. Speaker, I yield as gratulate him on his ascension into the stone. much time as he may consume to the other body. Once again, I want to thank the com- gentleman from New Hampshire (Mr. Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Speaker, I thank mittee and my colleagues from New BRADLEY). my friend from West Virginia. Hampshire for their very hard work on Mr. BRADLEY of New Hampshire. This has been a somewhat long and this. Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the unusual path to get here to where we Mrs. DRAKE. Mr. Speaker, I yield leadership of the Resources Committee are today, and I want to thank the gen- such time as he may consume to the on both sides of the aisle, as well as the tlewoman and I want to thank the gentleman from New Hampshire (Mr. leadership on both sides of the aisle in committee for their support and I want BASS). the House, for allowing myself, Con- to thank my colleagues, Mr. BRADLEY Mr. BASS. I thank the gentlewoman. gressman BASS and Congressman SAND- and Mr. BASS from New Hampshire, for Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the oppor- ERS to have another opportunity to de- their very hard work on this, and the tunity to stand here before you in sup- bate this bill today. New Hampshire delegation in the Sen- port of S. 4001. As my good friend and What we have before us is a com- ate and Senator LEAHY and Senator colleague from Vermont mentioned a promise in true New England fashion, JEFFORDS for where we are today. minute or two ago, this is the culmina- with both States’ delegations and Gov- tion of a very tortuous negotiation ernors of both States having worked b 1030 process that has taken place over a pe- together to bring before the House a I rise, obviously, in very strong sup- riod of years. I am very pleased to be consensus package that represents the port of this legislation which would able to culminate this process in this best interests of my colleague’s State designate wilderness areas in both fashion as the last bill that I, as the of Vermont and the best interests of Vermont and New Hampshire. This leg- Representative of the Second Congres- my State of New Hampshire. islation passed the Senate unani- sional District, will be speaking in As someone who is an avid hiker and mously in September, and I hope this favor of and supporting on the floor of someone who will have a little bit more body will pass it today in similar fash- the House, and probably his last bill as time now to hike, I can attest to all ion. he heads over to represent his great Members of the House, this wilderness I should point out that the New Eng- State of Vermont in the U.S. Senate, designation makes sense for New land Wilderness Act not only has the and I offer him my congratulations. Hampshire. I have hiked in both re- unanimous support of the New Hamp- This is a very significant piece of leg- gions of the proposed wilderness des- shire delegation and the Vermont dele- islation for New Hampshire and the ignation. They are worthy of this addi- gation but the Governor of the State of White Mountain National Forest. It tional protection of wilderness designa- Vermont and the Governor of the State will set aside 34,000 acres in wilderness tion. of New Hampshire as well. designated lands, as we said before, in In the case of New Hampshire, myself Mr. Speaker, the Green Mountain Na- the Sandwich Range and Wild River and Congressman BASS, Senator GREGG tional Forest is integral to the State of areas of northern New Hampshire. It is, and Senator SUNUNU, the sponsors of Vermont. Established in 1932, the for- as was said, the culmination of 5 years this measure, have worked extensively est includes almost 400,000 acres of planning on the part of the U.S. De- with all sides that were interested in stretching across two-thirds the length partment of Agriculture, the USDA this legislation, both environmental of the State. As you might imagine, staff that are on the ground in the groups, logging interests, snowmobil- the forest looms large on the minds of area, the stakeholders in the region, ing groups to make sure that we had a Vermonters. My constituents have including the towns, environmental plan that mirrored the interests of high expectations about the steward- groups, State reps and State legisla- Tom Wagner, who is the administrator ship of the resources within the forest, tors. It is the culmination of an open of the White Mountain National For- and the wilderness created in this bill process in which many, many different est, and his very capable group of peo- is something almost all Vermonters ea- points of view were brought into con- ple that proposed the White Mountain gerly await. sideration, and this plan was devel- National Forest plan and the wilder- In fact, passage of the New England oped. This is the legislative initiative ness designation. Wilderness Act would mark a success- that implements that plan, and I fully As a side note, the White Mountain ful culmination of on-the-ground ef- support it. National Forest plan, despite all the forts in both Vermont and New Hamp- The White Mountain National Forest comments that came in after the plan shire. In Vermont, this has involved was established in 1911 through the was published, in particular comments roughly 5 years of discussions as well Weeks Act. It is the most visited na- about wilderness designation, was not as cooperation with the U.S. Forest tional forest in the country. I believe, challenged in court by any of the var- Service as they worked to update the although I don’t recall the exact num- ious interests, which is a tribute to forest management plan which in- ber right now, but over 5 million people how hard New Hampshire interests cluded a significant public process. frequent this national forest. We have

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:14 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15NO7.009 H15NOPT1 cprice-sewell on PRODPC62 with HOUSE November 15, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8649 two ski areas that exist in it. It is a GENERAL LEAVE Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. great source of recreation, but it is Mr. BAKER. Mr. Speaker, I ask Speaker, I yield myself such time as I also a very diverse ecosystem, and I unanimous consent that all Members may consume. think that the plan that we have here may have 5 legislative days within It is especially appropriate for us at before us today represents a reasonable which to revise and extend their re- a time when we are celebrating or try- compromise between the need to pre- marks on this legislation and to insert ing to give due recognition to the im- serve key wilderness areas for future extraneous material thereon. portance of innovation in our economy generations and the need to recognize The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there that we take this action to make sure that a national forest is also an eco- objection to the request of the gen- that we properly memorialize Thomas nomic engine and is part of the econ- tleman from Louisiana? Edison in whose honor this whole omy for the region and a critical part There was no objection. project has been conceived. of that economy. Mr. BAKER. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- I appreciate very much the majority So by including the designations in self such time as I may consume. accommodating us in this, and I want the State of Vermont, New Hampshire Mr. Speaker, I urge today that the to say especially that the staff on the and Vermont are working together, be- House do pass H.R. 6325, introduced by majority side was particularly helpful. cause indeed their forests and our for- the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. We had a little glitch in terms of how ests are very close to one another. In a PALLONE). It is a relatively simple bill this was drafted and whether or not it bipartisan fashion, with the support of in purpose, to accommodate one single was a private bill, and everybody both Governors and the whole delega- intention, and that is to correct an worked very hard to make sure we tion to implement this plan, the im- honest misinterpretation of the law could do this promptly, since, obvi- pact of this designation will not be felt governing the distribution of sur- ously, we don’t expect or hope to be just this year and next year but for- charges on the sales of a commemora- here a whole lot longer. So I am glad ever. tive coin that honored America’s great we are able to go forward. So I just want to say that, as my last inventor, Thomas Edison. Mr. Speaker, I now yield such time as bill on the floor of the House, I think it Legislation to authorize the coin was he may consume to the author of the is as important a bill as I have ever had approved in 1998, and the coin issued bill and the man who represents the because its impact will last long after subsequently in 2004. But owing to area affected, our friend from New Jer- I am gone and everybody else that is slightly contradictory information sey (Mr. PALLONE). here today. So I want to thank, in clos- guiding recipients of the surcharges, Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, let me ing, all of those who have helped on the the recipients did not understand re- thank my colleagues on both sides of House side and on the Senate side to quirements to raise matching funds the aisle, but particularly the gen- bring this wonderful jewel to New from private sources, which meant that tleman from Massachusetts for all his Hampshire and preserving 34,000 acres such funds must be entirely from non- help in bringing this to the floor in of the White Mountain National Forest governmental sources. That misunder- such a timely fashion. Without his for eternity. standing now has been resolved, and I help, we certainly wouldn’t be here Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I yield would like to introduce into the today. And I also want to say that I back the balance of my time. RECORD at this time a letter to that ef- look forward to when he is the chair- Mrs. DRAKE. Mr. Speaker, I have no fect, and all agree that a short 6-month man of the Financial Services Com- additional speakers, and I yield back extension would then be sufficient to mittee in the next congress. I intro- the balance of my time. cure any pending problem. duced this bill with the gentleman The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. Speaker, it was a misunder- from Massachusetts (Mr. FRANK) and question is on the motion offered by standing, clearly not at the fault of my colleague from New Jersey (Mr. the gentlewoman from Virginia (Mrs. any one party, but I believe that this FRELINGHUYSEN) to allow the Edison DRAKE) that the House suspend the remedy being posed by Mr. PALLONE in Memorial Tower Corporation addi- rules and pass the Senate bill, S. 4001. a bipartisan fashion will cure the de- tional time to raise funds to match a The question was taken; and (two- fect that we currently face, and I would Federal grant. thirds of those voting having responded urge the House to consider the bill and The Edison Memorial Tower, in my in the affirmative) the rules were sus- immediately adopt the underlying district, is a 131-foot tower built in 1937 pended and the Senate bill was passed. text. on the exact spot where Thomas A motion to reconsider was laid on EDISON MEMORIAL TOWER Edison’s original Menlo Park labora- the table. CORPORATION, tory was located in New Jersey. And I f Edison, NJ, November 14, 2006. think you know this was the place CHAIRMAN MICHAEL OXLEY, PROVIDING NEW EFFECTIVE DATE where the electric light bulb and so Committee on Financial Services, many inventions were made by Thomas FOR APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN Washington, DC. Edison. The Tower was built to com- PROVISIONS OF LAW TO PUBLIC DEAR CHAIRMAN OXLEY, The non-profit Edi- LAW 105–331 son Memorial Tower Corporation is request- memorate Edison’s work and is con- nected to a museum displaying many Mr. BAKER. Mr. Speaker, I move to ing a 6-month extension to our deadline to raise $379,000 in private funds in order to se- of the inventor’s creations. suspend the rules and pass the bill cure a $379,000 matching grant from the Unfortunately, the Tower has suf- (H.R. 6325) to provide a new effective United States Mint. These funds, available fered more than $3 million worth of date for the applicability of certain thanks to the sale of a Thomas Alva Edison water damage. The Edison Memorial provisions of law to Public Law 105–331. Commemorative Coin, will greatly assist us Tower Corporation, which oversees the The Clerk read as follows: with our efforts to restore Thomas Edison’s Tower, was designated as the recipient Menlo Park laboratory site where many of H.R. 6325 of Federal funds under the Thomas Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- his most important inventions were made. Our Board has made good progress in our Alva Edison Commemorative Coin Act, resentatives of the United States of America in which passed in 1998. That funding be- Congress assembled, That notwithstanding fundraising efforts and we are confident that any other provision of law, for the purposes the additional 6 months will allow us the came available at the beginning of last of Public Law 105–331, the end of the 2-year necessary time to raise the full required year, but required a non-Federal period specified in subparagraph (B) of sec- amount. We understand that if this 6-month match. After reading a document pub- tion 5134(f)(1) of title 31, United States Code, extension is approved, this will be the only lished by the Mint, the Tower Corpora- shall be July 1, 2007. extension allowed for this grant. We there- fore commit that we will not ask you to con- tion originally thought they could use The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- sider a further extension of time. State funds to pay for the match. Un- ant to the rule, the gentleman from Thank you for your consideration. fortunately, they were informed re- Louisiana (Mr. BAKER) and the gen- Sincerely, cently by the U.S. Mint that they tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. NANCY L. ZERBE, could only use funds raised from pri- FRANK) each will control 20 minutes. Chairperson. vate sources. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Once they realized this, the Tower from Louisiana. my time. Corporation approached me for help,

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The Board of the tion), strike the section heading and all that ments on bipartisanship seem to me Tower Corporation has assured me, as follows through ‘‘the amendments made’’ rather odd, and I will not dwell further well as Chairman OXLEY and Ranking and insert the following: on them. It does seem to me if you Member FRANK, that they will be able ‘‘SEC. 7. SCOPE OF APPLICATION. were trying to promote bipartisanship, to raise the necessary funds in 6 ‘‘The amendments made’’. as we all are, beginning by attacking months and they would not request an- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the sincerity of those who will be in other extension. ant to the rule, the gentleman from charge of it is not a good idea. But the Mr. Speaker, Thomas Edison’s con- North Carolina (Mr. MCHENRY) and the gentleman is free to speculate as he tributions to our society are too nu- gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. wishes. merous to count, but by developing the FRANK) each will control 20 minutes. The bill itself is, as he described it, a modern light bulb, he is one of Amer- The Chair recognizes the gentleman good idea. We originally passed it with ica’s most recognized thinkers and in- from North Carolina. an amendment from the Judiciary ventors. The Memorial Tower helps GENERAL LEAVE Committee. Frankly, I was not in favor celebrate his achievements and salutes Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I ask of that amendment. I think what the the spirit of innovation that he fos- unanimous consent that all Members Senate has done has improved the bill; tered. This bill is critical to making may have 5 legislative days within and that is not a sentence I always get sure that the Memorial Tower can be which to revise and extend their re- to say, but I do want to say in this repaired and serve not only as memo- marks in this legislation and insert ex- case. I think it is now a good bill and rial to a great man but also as a sym- traneous material thereon. more consumer friendly. bol of America’s potential for techno- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there The gentlewoman from Florida was logical innovation and achievement. objection to the request of the gen- very much interested in this, and quite I want to again express my thanks to tleman from North Carolina? right to push for it. Our colleague from Chairman OXLEY and Ranking Member There was no objection. North Carolina (Mr. WATT) had some FRANK for their willingness to move Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I yield concerns about some potential nega- this bill, and for the leadership on both myself such time as I may consume. tive effects on consumers. It has all sides of the aisle for putting it on the Mr. Speaker, I am grateful to be on been worked out, so it is now a bill suspension calendar. the floor today to have the opportunity that improves the administration of I also want to particularly thank to pass this important financial serv- the system, and I generally support it. Jamie Lizarraga, on the minority staff ices legislation that Congresswoman With that, Mr. Speaker, I yield back of the Financial Services Committee, DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ and I were the balance of my time. for his diligence and very hard work to able to work together on on a bipar- Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I yield move this bill forward. Joe Pinder and tisan basis. such time as he may consume to the Tom Duncan of Chairman OXLEY’s staff Now, I must confess this new era of chairman of the Capital Markets Sub- were also quite helpful, and of course, bipartisanship I have somewhat ques- committee on Financial Services, the Eric Gordon of my own staff, here on tioned with the recent election results. gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. BAKER) the left. I want to thank them all. I am not overly optimistic about the who has been a wonderful friend and Mr. Speaker, this bill will go a long coming bipartisanship. I think it must ally on the committee. way towards ensuring that we can pre- be and most likely will be more rhet- Mr. BAKER. Mr. Speaker, I thank serve an important landmark saluting oric than reality. But I am grateful to the gentleman for yielding, and wish to a great American. be on a committee where we have had express appreciation to my friends on some level of bipartisanship and co- the other side for their work in this b 1045 operation, although imperfect; but on arena. Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. this legislation, Congresswoman It flows from the problems that Speaker, I just want to reiterate what WASSERMAN SCHULTZ and I, as fresh- erupted during the fall of 1998 when the he said, particularly about the staff men, were described in the U.S. Today then largest hedge fund in the world, members he named who really took as the ying and yang of the freshman LTCM, pursuant to a Russian currency care of this for us and made it very class, the most liberal and the most crisis, found itself unable to meet its easy. conservative members of the 109th Con- financial obligations. When the New Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance gress, the new Members for it. And York Fed arrived at the meeting loca- of my time. DEBBIE and I set out then to work on tion to determine how to best resolve Mr. BAKER. Mr. Speaker, I have no some legislation together, and I am this uncertainty, they were surprised further requests for time, and I yield grateful that we were able to get that to find the scope and complexity of the back the balance of my time. done here in the waning days of the financial relationships that LTCM had The SPEAKER pro tempore. The 109th Congress. with significant and large financial in- question is on the motion offered by The legislation that we have before stitutions, both U.S. and abroad. There the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. us today is the Financial Netting Im- was not in place at that time a mecha- BAKER) that the House suspend the provement Act, which makes a number nism where counter-party obligations rules and pass the bill, H.R. 6325. of technical changes to the financial could be unwound without wreaking The question was taken; and (two- contract safe harbor provisions for the havoc and some sort of domino effect, thirds of those voting having responded Federal Deposit Insurance Act and potentially bringing significant ad- in the affirmative) the rules were sus- other Federal insolvency laws. The net- verse financial consequences to large pended and the bill was passed. ting provisions reflect years of work numbers of individuals who had no A motion to reconsider was laid on within the President’s Working Group knowledge of their exposure to the the table. on Financial Markets, Treasury, Fed- LTCM instability. f eral Reserve Board, the Securities and Further, at the time of LTCM’s de- Exchange Commission, the Commodity mise at the end of 1998, they had ap- FINANCIAL NETTING Futures Trading Commission and the proximately $1.5 trillion in notional IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2006 FDIC. This is the result and the fruits amounts of derivative positions held Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I move of that long labor. The amendment on worldwide. And their leverage ratio ex- to suspend the rules and concur in the this legislation from the Senate is very ceeded 28 to 1. In other words, this was Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. minor, and we are able to accept it in not a good thing. They were signifi- 5585) to improve the netting process for the House. cantly larger in scope than any of the

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It would probably have done a remarkable job guiding this Carolina is the ability to close out be helpful in the future if the gen- team to victory; what are called netting relationships tleman would find some way to signal Whereas to prevent the failure of one entity when he was being sarcastic. That and owner Fred Hanser have assembled and from causing a domino effect of more would help my understanding. led a great organization; serious disruption, known as systemic Mr. MCHENRY. Thank you. I cer- Whereas all 25 players on the playoff squad risk. Absent the adoption of these pro- tainly appreciate the gentleman’s guid- contributed to the victory, including World visions with the growth in size of hedge ance on signals. I will make sure, going Series Most Valuable Player , Gold Glove winners and Scott funds and in number of hedge funds, forward, I smile or wave when I am Rolen, as well as , Randy there is considerable market uncer- being sarcastic. Or the gentleman, who Flores, , Tyler Johnson, Josh tainty as to how a bankruptcy pro- will be the chairman of my committee Kinney, , , Jeff ceeding would affect market liquidity. in the next Congress, I will simply just Suppan, , , The unwinding of these obligations, speak when I am being sarcastic on , , , and let me quickly add that it is in your committee in the next Congress, , , , scope much larger than impact just in if that would be all right. , Juan Encarnacion, John hedge funds; it does go to the broader Actually, before I close, I want to Rodriguez, , , and financial marketplace, all of which give one final story. Before I got on the ; Whereas the sole goal of all 25 players on have in common that these trans- Financial Services Committee, a senior the playoff squad was winning the World Se- actions are put in place through inter- Member told me that with the ranking ries, rather than chasing individual glory; mediaries such as stock brokers, small- Democrat from Massachusetts (Mr. Whereas these players have been awarded a er financial institutions, securities FRANK) that if he ever asks you to variety of honors, including the Most Valu- clearing agencies that often hedge yield in a committee debate, say ‘‘no.’’ able Player Award, the , the their risk on transactions through se- And I said, why; isn’t that rude? He Gold Glove Award, the Silver Slugger Award, curities collateral received pursuant to says, well, you have never been in a de- the Rookie of the Year Award, and the op- portunity to appear in All-Star games; these obligations. bate with BARNEY FRANK, have you? As a result, this will provide a safe Well, sure enough, 6 months in, I say Whereas the St. Louis Cardinals have a history of great players, including Bob Gib- and secure mechanism to unwind com- something and the ranking member son, , , Curt Flood, plex financial relationships, mini- asks me to yield. And as a new Mem- Willie McGee, and ; mizing market instability, providing ber, I mistakenly said ‘‘yes.’’ Whereas St. Louis has a wonderful baseball market liquidity and ensuring that our I will not make that mistake going tradition because Cardinals fans have faith- economic system is not adversely im- forward. The gentleman is quite able fully supported their team; and pacted by the demise of a hedge fund. with his arguments, a Harvard edu- Whereas the , the New In essence, that is a good thing, and I cated attorney. I respect his ability to York Mets, and the proved commend the gentleman for his work make an argument and to make the op- worthy and honorable opponents during the post-season: Now, therefore, be it product. position look silly. Resolved, That the House of Representa- Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I want And with that, as the opposition, I tives— to thank the gentleman from Lou- would sit down and say, Mr. Speaker, I (1) congratulates the St. Louis Cardinals isiana for his kind words. And with have no further requests for time. on winning the ; and that I would like to close by again Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance (2) commends the players, coaches, man- thanking the Congresswoman from of my time. agement, and all other personnel of the St. Florida for her work and assistance on The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Louis Cardinals, as well as the fans, on this this legislation. As I understand it, she question is on the motion offered by great victory. was detained with an important meet- the gentleman from North Carolina The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ing, an event today, from being here on (Mr. MCHENRY) that the House suspend ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from the floor. But I want to thank her for the rules and concur in the Senate North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) and the gen- working with me in a bipartisan way, amendments to the bill, H.R. 5585. tleman from (Mr. CLAY) each and I am hopeful that this is a new di- The question was taken. will control 20 minutes. rection for the coming Congress of bi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the The Chair recognizes the gentle- partisanship. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of woman from North Carolina. As I said in the beginning, I am not those voting have responded in the af- GENERAL LEAVE overly optimistic about the opportuni- firmative. Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- ties, but I think this may begin that Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, on that mous consent that all Members may new direction. I demand the yeas and nays. have 5 legislative days within which to Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Will The yeas and nays were ordered. revise and extend their remarks and in- the gentleman yield? The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- clude extraneous material on the reso- Mr. MCHENRY. I would be delighted ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the lution under consideration. to yield. Chair’s prior announcement, further The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. When proceedings on this question will be objection to the request of the gentle- the gentleman from North Carolina postponed. woman from North Carolina? says he hopes this is a new direction f There was no objection. that will lead to bipartisanship, does Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- CONGRATULATING THE ST. LOUIS that not mean that he believes that self as much time as I may consume. CARDINALS ON WINNING THE under his party’s rule there was none? Mr. Speaker, the St. Louis Cardinals 2006 WORLD SERIES Mr. MCHENRY. No. brought home their 10th World Series Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. That Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I move to title on October 27 of this year, and I the old direction was partisanship? suspend the rules and agree to the reso- would like to congratulate the team, Mr. MCHENRY. I believe the gen- lution (H. Res. 1078) congratulating the coaches, managers and fans on this ex- tleman is well versed in the knowledge St. Louis Cardinals on winning the 2006 citing victory. of what sarcasm means, and perhaps I World Series. With a history of outstanding players was a bit sarcastic in my quoting the The Clerk read as follows: and sportsmanship, Cardinal team new direction. I look forward to action H. RES. 1078 members have received numerous in the coming Congress on a bipartisan Whereas the St. Louis Cardinals won the awards over the years, including Rook- basis. 102nd World Series on October 27, 2006; ie of the Year, Most Valuable Player

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Join me in congratu- Manager Tony LaRussa is one of only two their success in the 102nd World Series lating the front office, the coaches and the managers to win the World Series in both the and for keeping America’s pastime a players in bringing home the 10th World Se- National and the American League. thrilling sport to watch. ries Title in franchise history and the first since Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of 1982. St. Louis has a storied baseball tradition. my time. After struggling for much of the regular sea- We have the best fans in the Nation, who son’s final four months, the redbirds overcame have faithfully and unwaveringly supported the b 1100 numerous injuries and ended the regular sea- team. Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- son with an 83–78 mark to take the National In the recent past, some of the Cardinals self such time as I may consume. League Central Division Pennant over the players have been awarded a variety of hon- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con- by a game and a half. ors, including the Most Valuable Player Award, gratulate my hometown St. Louis Car- St. Louis was an underdog going into the the Cy Young Award, the Gold Glove Award, dinals on winning the 2006 World Se- playoffs and upon victory became only the the Silver Slugger Award, and the Rookie of ries. Rather than chase individual second franchise in Major League history to the Year Award. glory, the sole goal of all 25 players on win the World Series without having home the playoff squad was winning the field advantage in any of their postseason se- These honors place the players alongside World Series. ries. Cardinal Manager Tony LaRussa, who some of the Cardinals most respected leg- While many of these players have also won a World Series in 1989 with the Oak- ends, including , Lou Brock, Ozzie been awarded a variety of honors, in- land Athletics, joined Sparky Anderson as the Smith, Curt Flood, Willie McGee, and Stan cluding the Most Valuable Player only manager to win a World Series title in Musial. Award, the Cy Young Award, the Gold both the American and National Leagues. The 2006 World Series Championship has Glove Award, the Silver Slugger Award Many analysts of the game have said that this added to this remarkable tradition of St. Louis and the Rookie of the Year Award, and was Tony LaRussa’s finest season of man- Cardinals’ Baseball. Again, Mr. Speaker, I rise the opportunity to appear in All-Star agement after a long and historic career. in support of this Resolution to honor the games, I congratulate this year’s World After barely holding on to their playoff spot, World Champion St. Louis Cardinals. Series MVP, David Eckstein, along the St. Louis Cardinals found new life and en- Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to with two Gold Glove winners, Albert ergy from their reinvented pitching staff. The offer my heartfelt support for H. Res. 1078, Pujols and . Starting rotation of 2005 Cy Young Award win- congratulating the St. Louis Cardinals on win- St. Louis has a wonderful baseball ner Chris Carpenter, Jeff Weaver, Jeff ning the 2006 World Series. I was born and tradition, because Cardinal fans have Suppan, and Anthony Reyes pitched brilliantly always faithfully supported their team. and were backed up by a host of relievers led raised in East St. Louis, Illinois, and have The St. Louis Cardinals have a history by Adam Wainwright. Wainwright fin- been a lifelong Cardinals fan. The district I of great players, including Bob Gibson, ished his extraordinary postseason with 1 win represent, directly across the River Lou Brock, Ozzie Smith, Curt Flood, along with 4 saves and 15 in 9.2 in- from St. Louis—the Metro East, extending to Willie McGee and Stan Musial. Against nings of work. Cairo at the southernmost tip of Illinois, is in all odds, the extraordinary win marks Upon defeating the San Diego Padres in the heart of Cardinal country, and is still rev- the 10th World Series title for the Car- four games and winning a heated seven game eling in this victory. dinals. series against the , the match The feeling for Cardinals fans has been es- I commend General Manager Walt up between the St. Louis Cardinals and the pecially strong for this great accomplishment Jocketty and owner Fred Hanser for Detroit Tigers proved to be one for the history because even though it is the Cardinals 10th assembling and leading a great organi- books. Some of the series highlights include World Series Championship, and even though zation. In addition, Manager Tony Chris Carpenter’s game 3 performance where the Cardinals have regularly been in the play- LaRussa and the coaching staff have he pitched 8 innings of shutout baseball, tal- offs in recent years, they had not won the Se- done a remarkable job of guiding this lying 6 strikeouts, no walks, and allowing only ries since 1982. And there has been heart- team to victory. I would also like to three hits. Also, during the series Scott Rolen break inbetween these wins. Cardinals nation commend the San Diego Padres, the came through in the clutch with a .421 batting thought they had another title in 1985, only to New York Mets and the Detroit Tigers average and a .476 on base percentage with be victim of the worst call in baseball history, for proving worthy and honorable oppo- 5 runs scored. when missed a routine nents during the post-season. In Game 5, Starter Jeff Weaver crafted an put out by the Cards at first base in the ninth Mr. Speaker, it is with great privi- amazing 2 run, 8 inning performance; He fin- inning of game six, giving the Royals new life, lege that I pay tribute to the players, ished the postseason with a 2.43 earned run and a Series win when they came back to win coaches, management and all other average, which paced all Cardinal starters. games six and seven. personnel of the St. Louis Cardinals, as David Eckstein, World Series Most Valuable In 1987, the Cardinals lost the Series in well as the fans, who, I may note, have Player, drove in the first run and scored the seven games to the , winning never had a riot after the celebration Cardinals’ final run in the Cards’ 4–2 win over the three games played in St. Louis but losing starts for a World Series title. On this the Tigers. His hard nosed, strong willed se- all four games in Minnesota’s Metrodome. Just great victory today, before Congress, I ries performance that totaled 8 hits and 5 two years ago, the Cardinals were swept in ask for approval of this resolution. RBIs in the final 3 games acted as the catalyst four games by the long-waiting Boston Red Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance for Cardinal victory. Sox. of my time. Once again I want to congratulate the 2006 Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, my husband, World Series Champions for bringing the city The feeling is also strong because this Car- who is one of the biggest sports fans in of St. Louis and the its 10th dinals team, by the end of the season, was the world, and a huge, huge baseball World Series title. not expected to go far in the playoffs. Winning fan, always finds it amusing when I Mr. CARNAHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 83 regular season games after a late season handle these bills on the floor. Because in strong support of H. Res. 1078, a resolution slide, the fewest of any World Series cham- while I do my best to try to keep up congratulating the St. Louis Cardinals on win- pion ever, the Cardinals got hot in the play- with what is going on in all the sports, ning the 2006 World Series on October 27, offs, dismantling the San Diego Padres and I can’t always keep up with everything 2006. winning a tough series against the favored that is going on. This Resolution commends the players, New York Mets. In the Series, the Cardinals As a family that supports the Dodg- coaches, management, and other personnel of were again underdogs as they faced the red- ers, we want to particularly make this the St. Louis Cardinals on this victory. hot Detroit Tigers, a team that beat

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RES. 100 But the Cardinals were undaunted, and was signed in the offseason guided by veteran manager Tony LaRussa, and many questioned why a team would in- Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep- and relying on a bullpen full of rookies, resur- vest so much in a 41-year-old left hander. resentatives of the United States of America in gent starting pitching and timely hitting—and Well because he went on to win 17 games, Congress assembled, That the Continuing Ap- propriations Resolution, 2007 (Public Law benefiting from numerous Tiger errors—the mentored a young pitching staff and won three 109–289, division B) is amended by striking Cardinals cruised to the title in five games. post season games without allowing a single the date specified in section 106(3) and insert- The entire roster is worthy of mention, as run! ing ‘‘December 8, 2006’’. this was a total team effort, but several play- Twenty-four-year-old Jeremy Bonderman ers stood out, including rookie closer Adam won 14 games and finished second in the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Wainwright, who was thrust into the role be- American League in strike outs. ant to the rule, the gentleman from cause of a late season injury, David Eckstein, Twenty-three-year-old won California (Mr. LEWIS) and the gen- the Series MVP, late season pick-up Jeff 17 games on the way to becoming American tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. OBEY) each Weaver, who had a 2.77 ERA in two starts de- League Rookie of the Year. will control 20 minutes. spite a sub-par regular season, mostly with Twenty-nine-year-old left hander Nate Rob- The Chair recognizes the gentleman the Angels, and Yadier Molina, the ertson was a bulldog starter who delivered 13 from California. known more for his great defense but who hit wins. Mr. LEWIS of California. I appreciate .412 in the Series. Thirty-eight-year-old Todd Jones didn’t blow the recognition, Mr. Speaker. I don’t Mr. Speaker, Cardinals fans pride them- people away but did deliver 37 critical saves. anticipate I will use the entire 20 min- selves on their love of this team and the re- While 21-year-old Joel Zumaya and his 103- utes, but we will see how we proceed spect they show for the opposition and the mile-per-hour provided the foundation here. game of baseball, and winning the Series was for our tremendous bullpen depth. Mr. Speaker, I bring before the House a great way to open the brand new Busch What a team! a continuing resolution for fiscal year Stadium. We are also proud of the great his- This group lifted the city of Detroit and the 2007. This CR runs through December 8. tory of this team, and what it means to our re- State of Michigan on their backs for a tremen- It is clean without exception. This CR gion, and I am glad we have the opportunity dous ride through a beautiful spring, summer will fund the agencies and the nine re- to honor the entire organization today. I urge and fall. maining bills awaiting conference at my colleagues to support the resolution. They are built upon a strong foundation and Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I with a commitment to team work that bodes the lower rate of the House-passed, would like to congratulate the St. Louis Car- well for the future. Senate-passed or current fiscal year dinals on a tremendous season that cul- And the Tigers are not resting on the laurels 2006 level. minated in their 10th World Championship. of an incredible season. When we passed the last CR, my hope The Cardinals were a great team led by a They have already added slugger Gary was that it would provide a strong mo- great manager in Tony LaRussa and by argu- Sheffield to their already impressive lineup tivation for Congress to complete its ably the game’s greatest player in Albert which should send shivers through the rest of work in regular order. I remain hopeful Pujols. the American League. that our colleagues in the Senate will Cardinal fans everywhere should be right- And while the Cardinals may have gotten complete their work on the floor so fully proud of this great championship because revenge this year for the Tigers victory in the that we can move the remaining indi- they beat a true team that shocked the base- , we are already working on vidual conference reports before the ball world in their run to the World Series. getting revenge for 2006. end of our legislative session. You see, I am a fan of the American Again congratulations to the 2006 World I want the body to know that the League Champion Detroit Tigers. Champion St. Louis Cardinals. Committee on Appropriations has been At the start of the season nobody gave the And congratulations and thank you to the strongly committed to bringing to this Tigers a chance, but they underestimated the American League Champion Detroit Tigers on floor individual conference reports for grit and determination of our team. a magical season. each and every bill. Much credit needs to go to owner Mike Bless you boys and go get ’em Tigers! This committee does not support an Illitch for putting together a strong leadership Mr. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I yield back omnibus in any form and has done ev- team. the balance of my time. Team President rebuilt The SPEAKER pro tempore. The erything in its power to ensure that our player development system which has pro- question is on the motion offered by that does not happen. The Appropria- duced so many new stars and when combined the gentlewoman from North Carolina tions Committee passed each bill of the 11 subcommittee bills out of the full with his deft trades produced an incredible (Ms. FOXX) that the House suspend the team. rules and agree to the resolution, H. committee by June 30, and with the ex- Then he hired a great leader in Manager Res. 1078. ception of the Labor-HHS bill, all of who insisted upon teamwork and The question was taken. those bills were off the floor by the a commitment to fundamentals that brought The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Fourth of July break. out the best in a group of talented players. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of The Appropriations Committee has And talented they are. those voting have responded in the af- remained committed to moving these A future Hall of Famer in Pudge Rodriguez firmative. bills individually and within the frame- behind the plate. Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, on that I de- work of the budget resolution. My col- A veteran leader at first in Sean Casey. mand the yeas and nays. leagues, the Appropriations Committee ALCS MVP Placido Polanco at second The yeas and nays were ordered. has kept its word. I am convinced that base. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- moving bills individually is the only Tiger of the Year Carlos Guillen at short- ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the way for us to get back to regular order. stop. Chair’s prior announcement, further Lacking regular order, there is a at third who hit 27 homers proceedings on this question will be tendency for the remaining bills to be- from the bottom of the lineup. postponed. come Christmas trees and for spending Craig Monroe in left who delivered 28 hom- f to grow out of control. In my view, ers during the season and five more in the that is simply not acceptable. post season. FURTHER CONTINUING APPRO- Twenty-five-year-old in PRIATIONS, FISCAL YEAR 2007 I urge my colleagues to support this center who was the guy who got it started at Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- CR, and would like to close my re- the top of the lineup. er, I move to suspend the rules and marks by wishing all of my friends, as And Magglio Ordonez in right who will al- pass the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 100) we go out of town, a happy Thanks- ways be remembered in Detroit for his dra- making further continuing appropria- giving. matic walk off homer that sent this team to the tions for the fiscal year 2007, and for Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of World Series. other purposes. my time.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:39 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15NO7.018 H15NOPT1 cprice-sewell on PRODPC62 with HOUSE H8654 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 15, 2006 Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- this session of Congress than has often Capuano Hinojosa Moran (KS) Cardin Hobson Moran (VA) self 5 minutes. been the case, and I am perfectly will- Cardoza Hoekstra Murphy Mr. Speaker, I think it is important ing to work with anybody on any day Carnahan Holden Musgrave for us to understand where we stand at in any way in order to get that done. Carson Holt Myrick this point. At this point, we have com- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Carter Honda Nadler Case Hooley Napolitano pleted the Defense bill and the Home- of my time. Castle Hostettler Neal (MA) land Security bill, but we still at this Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- Chabot Hoyer Neugebauer point have not seen the Congress com- er, I yield back the balance of my time. Chocola Hulshof Northup plete action on a single domestic ap- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clay Hunter Nunes Cleaver Inglis (SC) Nussle propriation bill. question is on the motion offered by Clyburn Inslee Oberstar So what we are facing is the need the gentleman from California (Mr. Coble Israel Obey within the next 2 weeks, in my view, to LEWIS) that the House suspend the Cole (OK) Issa Olver try to finish our work, and I think we rules and pass the joint resolution, H.J. Conaway Istook Ortiz Conyers Jackson (IL) Osborne have a responsibility to do so. The Con- Res. 100. Cooper Jackson-Lee Otter gress left town for almost 6 weeks for The question was taken; and (two- Costa (TX) Owens the election. Now because of that long thirds of those voting having responded Costello Jefferson Oxley period of time, we face the fact that we Cramer Jenkins Pallone in the affirmative) the rules were sus- Crenshaw Johnson (IL) Pascrell still have a huge amount of appropria- pended and the joint resolution was Crowley Johnson, E. B. Pastor tions work to do. passed. Cuellar Johnson, Sam Paul The House produced final action on A motion to reconsider was laid on Culberson Jones (NC) Payne every single one of the appropriation Cummings Jones (OH) Pearce the table. Davis (AL) Kanjorski Pence bills except the Labor-HHS, and the f Davis (CA) Kaptur Peterson (MN) Senate is in the process, I hope, of Davis (FL) Keller Peterson (PA) moving those bills forward. The Senate ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Davis (IL) Kelly Petri passed the Military Construction bill Davis (KY) Kennedy (MN) Pickering PRO TEMPORE Davis (TN) Kennedy (RI) Pitts yesterday. It is my understanding that The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Davis, Jo Ann Kildee Platts they are taking up the Agriculture bill ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings Davis, Tom Kind Poe Deal (GA) King (IA) Pombo this week and will also perhaps take up will resume on motions to suspend the the Energy and Water bill. I hope that DeFazio King (NY) Pomeroy rules previously postponed. DeGette Kingston Porter is the case. I agree with the gentleman Votes will be taken in the following Delahunt Kirk Price (GA) that I would much prefer to see these order: DeLauro Kline Price (NC) bills handled in regular order, one by Dent Knollenberg Pryce (OH) Concurring in the Senate amend- Diaz-Balart, L. Kolbe Putnam one, on a separate basis. ments to H.R. 5585, by the yeas and Diaz-Balart, M. Kucinich Radanovich Having said that, my primary pur- nays; Dicks LaHood Ramstad pose is to see to it that they move, and Dingell Langevin Rangel H. Res. 1078, by the yeas and nays. Doggett Lantos Regula I care less about how they move than The first electronic vote will be con- whether they move, and I think most Doolittle Larsen (WA) Rehberg ducted as a 15-minute vote. The re- Doyle Larson (CT) Reichert American citizens feel the same way. I maining electronic vote will be con- Drake Latham Renzi Dreier LaTourette Reyes think we have a duty to finish action ducted as a 5-minute vote. on all of these bills, and I think it Duncan Leach Reynolds f Edwards Lee Rogers (AL) would be sad, indeed, if we were to ad- Ehlers Levin Rogers (KY) journ this Congress with local units of FINANCIAL NETTING Emanuel Lewis (CA) Rogers (MI) Emerson Lewis (GA) Rohrabacher government, local school boards, local IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2006 program managers and State program English (PA) Linder Ros-Lehtinen The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Eshoo Lipinski Ross managers not having any idea what the Etheridge LoBiondo Rothman final resolution of these bills will be. pending business is the question of sus- Everett Lowey Roybal-Allard So while I certainly agree with the pending the rules and concurring in the Farr Lucas Royce Senate amendments to the bill, H.R. Fattah Lungren, Daniel Ruppersberger gentleman that it is preferable to move Feeney E. Rush individual bills, I am open to any sug- 5585. Ferguson Lynch Ryan (OH) gestion procedurally in order to finish The Clerk read the title of the bill. Filner Maloney Ryan (WI) that work. We have cooperated on the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Fitzpatrick (PA) Manzullo Ryun (KS) question is on the motion offered by Flake Marchant Salazar minority side of the aisle. Forbes Marshall Sa´ nchez, Linda We have cooperated procedurally the gentleman from North Carolina Fortenberry Matheson T. with the majority on every single ap- (Mr. MCHENRY) that the House suspend Foxx Matsui Sanchez, Loretta the rules and concur in the Senate Frank (MA) McCarthy Sanders propriation bill, even though we have Franks (AZ) McCaul (TX) Saxton not agreed with the contents on some amendments to the bill, H.R. 5585, on Frelinghuysen McCollum (MN) Schakowsky of those bills. I am willing to entertain which the yeas and nays are ordered. Garrett (NJ) McCotter Schiff procedural compromises. I am willing The vote was taken by electronic de- Gerlach McCrery Schmidt vice, and there were—yeas 395, nays 0, Gilchrest McDermott Schwartz (PA) to entertain substantive compromises. Gingrey McGovern Schwarz (MI) But we need to try to move all of these not voting 37, as follows: Gonzalez McHenry Scott (GA) bills by whatever method makes it pos- [Roll No. 522] Goode McHugh Scott (VA) Goodlatte McIntyre Sekula Gibbs sible to do so. YEAS—395 Gordon McKeon Sensenbrenner I would simply note, there is one bill Abercrombie Berkley Boyd Granger McKinney Serrano that remains in the House for us to act Ackerman Berman Bradley (NH) Graves McMorris Sessions on, and I am perfectly willing to try to Aderholt Berry Brady (PA) Green (WI) Rodgers Shadegg Akin Biggert Brady (TX) Green, Al McNulty Shaw work out additional compromises on Alexander Bilbray Brown (OH) Green, Gene Meehan Shays that bill if that will help the bill to Allen Bilirakis Brown (SC) Grijalva Meek (FL) Sherman move. I don’t like the idea that the Andrews Bishop (GA) Brown, Corrine Gutierrez Meeks (NY) Sherwood Senate might wind up moving first on Baca Bishop (NY) Brown-Waite, Gutknecht Melancon Shuster Bachus Bishop (UT) Ginny Hall Mica Simpson that bill, but even then, I think our Baird Blackburn Burgess Harman Michaud Sires primary obligation is to get this work Baker Blumenauer Burton (IN) Harris Millender- Skelton done. Baldwin Blunt Butterfield Hart McDonald Smith (NJ) Barrett (SC) Boehlert Buyer Hastings (FL) Miller (FL) Smith (TX) So I would urge the leadership and I Barrow Boehner Calvert Hastings (WA) Miller (MI) Smith (WA) would urge the gentleman and anyone Bartlett (MD) Bonilla Camp (MI) Hayes Miller (NC) Snyder else interested to please recognize that Barton (TX) Bonner Campbell (CA) Hayworth Miller, Gary Sodrel it would be irresponsible for this Con- Bass Boren Cannon Hensarling Miller, George Solis Bean Boswell Cantor Herger Mollohan Souder gress not to finish its work. I would Beauprez Boucher Capito Herseth Moore (KS) Spratt like to see a more productive closing to Becerra Boustany Capps Hinchey Moore (WI) Stark

VerDate Aug 31 2005 23:40 Nov 15, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15NO7.023 H15NOPT1 cprice-sewell on PRODPC62 with HOUSE November 15, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8655 Stearns Towns Waxman Capito Herseth Mollohan Spratt Tierney Waxman Stupak Turner Weiner Capps Hinchey Moore (KS) Stark Towns Weiner Sullivan Udall (CO) Weldon (FL) Capuano Hinojosa Moore (WI) Stearns Turner Weldon (FL) Sweeney Upton Weldon (PA) Cardin Hobson Moran (KS) Stupak Udall (CO) Weldon (PA) Tauscher Van Hollen Weller Cardoza Hoekstra Moran (VA) Sullivan Upton Weller Taylor (MS) Vela´ zquez Westmoreland Carnahan Holden Murphy Sweeney Van Hollen Westmoreland Taylor (NC) Visclosky Wicker Carson Holt Musgrave Tauscher Vela´ zquez Wexler Terry Walden (OR) Wilson (NM) Carter Honda Myrick Taylor (MS) Visclosky Wicker Thomas Walsh Wilson (SC) Case Hooley Nadler Taylor (NC) Walden (OR) Wilson (NM) Thompson (CA) Wamp Wolf Castle Hostettler Napolitano Terry Walsh Wilson (SC) Thompson (MS) Wasserman Woolsey Chabot Hoyer Neal (MA) Thomas Wamp Wolf Thornberry Schultz Wu Chocola Hulshof Neugebauer Thompson (CA) Wasserman Woolsey Tiahrt Waters Wynn Clay Hunter Northup Thompson (MS) Schultz Wu Tiberi Watson Young (AK) Cleaver Inglis (SC) Nunes Thornberry Waters Wynn Tierney Watt Young (FL) Clyburn Inslee Nussle Tiahrt Watson Young (AK) Tiberi Watt Young (FL) NOT VOTING—37 Coble Israel Oberstar Cole (OK) Issa Obey NOT VOTING—37 Bono Higgins Rahall Conaway Istook Olver Boozman Hyde Sabo Conyers Jackson (IL) Ortiz Bono Hefley Sabo Chandler Jindal Shimkus Cooper Jackson-Lee Osborne Boozman Higgins Saxton Cubin Johnson (CT) Simmons Costa (TX) Otter Buyer Hyde Shays Engel Kilpatrick (MI) Slaughter Costello Jefferson Owens Chandler Jindal Shimkus Evans Kuhl (NY) Strickland Cramer Jenkins Oxley Cubin Johnson (CT) Simmons Duncan Kuhl (NY) Ford Lewis (KY) Tancredo Crenshaw Johnson (IL) Pallone Slaughter Engel Lewis (CA) Fossella Lofgren, Zoe Tanner Crowley Johnson, E. B. Pascrell Strickland Gallegly Mack Evans Lewis (KY) Udall (NM) Cuellar Johnson, Sam Pastor Tancredo Gibbons Markey Ford Lofgren, Zoe Wexler Culberson Jones (NC) Paul Tanner Gillmor Murtha Gallegly Mack Whitfield Cummings Jones (OH) Payne Udall (NM) Gohmert Norwood Gibbons Murtha Davis (AL) Kanjorski Pearce Whitfield Hefley Pelosi Davis (CA) Kaptur Pence Gillmor Norwood Davis (FL) Keller Peterson (MN) Gohmert Pelosi b 1139 Davis (IL) Kelly Peterson (PA) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Davis (KY) Kennedy (MN) Petri The SPEAKER pro tempore (during So (two-thirds of those voting having Davis (TN) Kennedy (RI) Pickering responded in the affirmative) the rules Davis, Jo Ann Kildee Pitts the vote). Members are advised that 2 were suspended and the Senate amend- Davis, Tom Kilpatrick (MI) Platts minutes remain in this vote. ments were concurred in. Deal (GA) Kind Poe DeFazio King (IA) Pombo b 1147 The result of the vote was announced DeGette King (NY) Pomeroy So (two-thirds of those voting having as above recorded. Delahunt Kingston Porter responded in the affirmative) the rules DeLauro Kirk Price (GA) A motion to reconsider was laid on were suspended and the resolution was the table. Dent Kline Price (NC) Diaz-Balart, L. Knollenberg Pryce (OH) agreed to. Stated for: Diaz-Balart, M. Kolbe Putnam The result of the vote was announced Mr. FOSSELLA. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. Dicks Kucinich Radanovich as above recorded. 522 I was unavoidably detained. Had I been Dingell LaHood Rahall Doggett Langevin Ramstad A motion to reconsider was laid on present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Doolittle Lantos Rangel the table. Doyle Larsen (WA) Regula f f Drake Larson (CT) Rehberg Dreier Latham Reichert ELECTION OF MEMBER TO CER- CONGRATULATING THE ST. LOUIS Edwards LaTourette Renzi TAIN STANDING COMMITTEES OF CARDINALS ON WINNING THE Ehlers Leach Reyes THE HOUSE 2006 WORLD SERIES Emanuel Lee Reynolds Emerson Levin Rogers (AL) Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, I offer a The SPEAKER pro tempore. The English (PA) Lewis (GA) Rogers (KY) resolution (H. Res. 1083) and I ask pending business is the question of sus- Eshoo Linder Rogers (MI) Etheridge Lipinski Rohrabacher unanimous consent for its immediate pending the rules and agreeing to the Everett LoBiondo Ros-Lehtinen consideration. resolution, H. Res. 1078. Farr Lowey Ross The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Fattah Lucas Rothman lows: Feeney Lungren, Daniel Roybal-Allard tion. Ferguson E. Royce H. RES. 1083 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Filner Lynch Ruppersberger Resolved, That the following Member be question is on the motion offered by Fitzpatrick (PA) Maloney Rush and is hereby elected to the following stand- the gentlewoman from Virginia (Ms. Flake Manzullo Ryan (OH) ing committees of the House of Representa- Forbes Marchant Ryan (WI) FOXX) that the House suspend the rules tives: Fortenberry Markey Ryun (KS) Committee on Education and the Work- and agree to the resolution, H. Res. Fossella Marshall Salazar ´ force: Ms. Sekula Gibbs. 1078, on which the yeas and nays are or- Foxx Matheson Sanchez, Linda Committee on Transportation and Infra- Frank (MA) Matsui T. dered. Franks (AZ) McCarthy Sanchez, Loretta structure: Ms. Sekula Gibbs. This will be a 5-minute vote. Frelinghuysen McCaul (TX) Sanders The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there The vote was taken by electronic de- Garrett (NJ) McCollum (MN) Schakowsky objection to the request of the gen- vice, and there were—yeas 395, nays 0, Gerlach McCotter Schiff Gilchrest McCrery Schmidt tleman from Ohio? not voting 37, as follows: Gingrey McDermott Schwartz (PA) There was no objection. [Roll No. 523] Gonzalez McGovern Schwarz (MI) The resolution was agreed to. Goode McHenry Scott (GA) YEAS—395 A motion to reconsider was laid upon Goodlatte McHugh Scott (VA) the table. Abercrombie Becerra Boucher Gordon McIntyre Sekula Gibbs Ackerman Berkley Boustany Granger McKeon Sensenbrenner f Aderholt Berman Boyd Graves McKinney Serrano Akin Berry Bradley (NH) Green (WI) McMorris Sessions PROVIDING FOR AN ADJOURN- Alexander Biggert Brady (PA) Green, Al Rodgers Shadegg MENT OR RECESS OF THE TWO Allen Bilbray Brady (TX) Green, Gene McNulty Shaw HOUSES Andrews Bilirakis Brown (OH) Grijalva Meehan Sherman Baca Bishop (GA) Brown (SC) Gutierrez Meek (FL) Sherwood Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, I offer a Bachus Bishop (NY) Brown, Corrine Gutknecht Meeks (NY) Shuster privileged concurrent resolution (H. Baird Bishop (UT) Brown-Waite, Hall Melancon Simpson Con. Res. 496) and ask for its imme- Baker Blackburn Ginny Harman Mica Sires Baldwin Blumenauer Burgess Harris Michaud Skelton diate consideration. Barrett (SC) Blunt Burton (IN) Hart Millender- Smith (NJ) The Clerk read the concurrent reso- Barrow Boehlert Butterfield Hastings (FL) McDonald Smith (TX) lution, as follows: Bartlett (MD) Boehner Calvert Hastings (WA) Miller (FL) Smith (WA) H. CON. RES. 496 Barton (TX) Bonilla Camp (MI) Hayes Miller (MI) Snyder Bass Bonner Campbell (CA) Hayworth Miller (NC) Sodrel Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Bean Boren Cannon Hensarling Miller, Gary Solis Senate concurring), That when the House ad- Beauprez Boswell Cantor Herger Miller, George Souder journs on the legislative day of Wednesday,

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:14 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15NO7.011 H15NOPT1 cprice-sewell on PRODPC62 with HOUSE H8656 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 15, 2006 November 15, 2006, Thursday, November 16, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there SECTION 1. PRINTING OF DOCUMENT. 2006, or Friday, November 17, 2006, on a mo- objection to the request of the gen- (a) IN GENERAL.—The document entitled tion offered pursuant to this concurrent res- tleman from Ohio? ‘‘A History, Committee on the Judiciary, olution by its Majority Leader or his des- There was no objection. United States House of Representatives, ignee, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on 1813—2006’’ (or the document of the history of Tuesday, December 5, 2006, or until the time f the Committee on the Judiciary which is of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR prepared during the One Hundred Ninth Con- this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON gress with such similar title as may be pro- first; and that when the Senate recesses or vided by the Committee), prepared under the adjourns on Thursday, November 16, 2006, or WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2006 direction of the Committee on the Judiciary Friday, November 17, 2006, on a motion of- Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, I ask of the House of Representatives, shall be fered pursuant to this concurrent resolution unanimous consent that the business printed as a House document, with illustra- by its Majority Leader or his designee, it in order under the Calendar Wednesday tions and suitable binding, in a style and stand recessed or adjourned until noon on rule be dispensed with on Wednesday, manner determined by the Joint Committee Monday, December 4, 2006, or Tuesday, De- December 6, 2006. on Printing. cember 5, 2006, as may be specified by its Ma- (b) ADDITIONAL COPIES.—With respect to jority Leader or his designee in the motion The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there the document described in subsection (a), in to recess or adjourn, or such other time on objection to the request of the gen- addition to the usual number there shall be that day as may be specified by its Majority tleman from Ohio? printed the lesser of— Leader or his designee in the motion to re- There was no objection. (1) 200 copies, of which 60 shall be cess or adjourn, or until the time of any re- f casebound for the use of Members of the assembly pursuant to section 2 of this con- Committee on the Judiciary; or current resolution, whichever occurs first. AUTHORIZING PRINTING OF ‘‘A (2) the maximum number of copies for SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the HISTORY, COMMITTEE ON THE which the total production and printing cost Majority Leader of the Senate, or their re- JUDICIARY, UNITED STATES does not exceed $7,000, with production and spective designees, acting jointly after con- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, distribution to be allocated in the same pro- sultation with the Minority Leader of the 1813–2006’’ portion as described in paragraph (1). House and the Minority Leader of the Sen- Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, I ask Mr. EHLERS (during the reading). ate, shall notify the Members of the House Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent and the Senate, respectively, to reassemble unanimous consent that the Com- at such place and time as they may des- mittee on House Administration be dis- that the amendment be considered as ignate if, in their opinion, the public interest charged from further consideration of read and printed in the RECORD. shall warrant it. the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there The concurrent resolution was agreed 423) authorizing the printing as a objection to the request of the gen- to. House document of ‘A History, Com- tleman from Michigan? A motion to reconsider was laid on mittee on the Judiciary, United States There was no objection. the table. House of Representatives, 1813–2006,’ The amendment was agreed to. The concurrent resolution, as amend- f and ask for its immediate consider- ation in the House. ed, was agreed to. APPOINTING DAY FOR THE CON- The Clerk read the title of the con- A motion to reconsider was laid on VENING OF THE FIRST SESSION current resolution. the table. OF THE 110TH CONGRESS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there f Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, I offer a objection to the request of the gen- joint resolution (H.J. Res. 101) and ask tleman from Michigan? TO CLARIFY THE PROVISION OF unanimous consent for its immediate There was no objection. NUTRITION SERVICES TO OLDER consideration. The Clerk read the concurrent reso- AMERICANS lution, as follows: The Clerk read the title of the joint Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I ask resolution. H. CON. RES. 423 unanimous consent to take from the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Speaker’s table the bill (H.R. 6326) to objection to the request of the gen- Senate concurring), clarify the provision of nutrition serv- tleman from Ohio? SECTION 1. PRINTING OF DOCUMENT. ices to older Americans, and ask for its There was no objection. (a) IN GENERAL.—The document entitled immediate consideration in the House. ‘‘A History, Committee on the Judiciary, The Clerk read the joint resolution, The Clerk read the title of the bill. as follows: United States House of Representatives, 1813–2006’’ (or the document of the history of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there H.J. RES. 101 the Committee on the Judiciary which is objection to the request of the gen- Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep- prepared during the One Hundred Ninth Con- tleman from Ohio? resentatives of the United States of America in gress with such similar title as may be pro- There was no objection. Congress assembled, That the first regular ses- vided by the Committee), prepared under the The Clerk read the bill, as follows: sion of the One Hundred Tenth Congress direction of the Committee on the Judiciary H.R. 6328 shall begin at noon on Thursday, January 4, of the House of Representatives, shall be 2007. printed as a House document, with illustra- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- tions and suitable binding, in a style and resentatives of the United States of America in The joint resolution was ordered to Congress assembled, be engrossed and read a third time, was manner determined by the Joint Committee on Printing. SECTION 1. NUTRITION ASSISTANCE. read the third time, and passed, and a (b) ADDITIONAL COPIES.—With respect to Notwithstanding section 311 of the Older motion to reconsider was laid on the the document described in subsection (a), in Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3030a), as table. addition to the usual number there shall be amended by Public Law 109–365, the Sec- f printed the lesser of— retary of Agriculture shall fulfill, and accept (1) 900 copies, of which 60 shall be reimbursement from the Secretary of Health CONDITIONAL ADJOURNMENT TO casebound for the use of Members of the and Human Services for, commodity pro- FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2006 Committee on the Judiciary; or curement requests for fiscal year 2007 sub- (2) the maximum number of copies for Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, I ask mitted by the States (as defined in section which the total production and printing cost 102 of the Older Americans Act of 1965) and unanimous consent that when the does not exceed $80,000, with production and tribal organizations (as defined in section 102 House adjourns today pursuant to this distribution to be allocated in the same pro- of such Act) before November 14, 2006, in sup- order, it adjourn to meet at 1:30 p.m. portion as described in paragraph (1). port of the operation of the nutrition serv- on Friday, November 17, 2006, unless it AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. EHLERS ices incentive program authorized by section sooner has received a message from the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The 311 of such Act as in effect on October 16, Senate transmitting its concurrence in Clerk will report the amendment. 2006. House Concurrent Resolution 496, in The Clerk read as follows: The bill was ordered to be engrossed which case the House shall stand ad- Amendment offered by Mr. EHLERS: and read a third time, was read the journed pursuant to that concurrent Strike out all after the resolving clause third time, and passed, and a motion to resolution. and insert the following: reconsider was laid on the table.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 00:58 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15NO7.015 H15NOPT1 cprice-sewell on PRODPC62 with HOUSE November 15, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8657 APPOINTMENT OF HON. FRANK R. tion ignored the advice of the State De- The adoption process is often complicated WOLF AND HON. TOM DAVIS TO partment Middle East experts about and riddled with paperwork, meetings, and ACT AS SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE postwar Iraq. He actually ignored the home studies—important factors when access- TO SIGN ENROLLED BILLS AND intelligence agencies, the real experts, ing the ability of a family to care for a new JOINT RESOLUTIONS THROUGH as opposed to the phony group DICK child—but they can also discourage qualified DECEMBER 5, 2006 CHENEY put together. Is he now again parents from embarking on the adoption proc- going to end-run real experts who are The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- ess. going to give us real choices on how to fore the House the following commu- The foster care community has been work- extricate the United States from Iraq, ing with Congress and State governments nication from the Speaker: get our troops out of the middle of a across the country to streamline the adoption WASHINGTON, DC, civil war and begin to have those peo- process and focus on limited resources, such November 15, 2006. ple take care of their own problems? as requiring frequent home visits and experi- I hereby appoint the Honorable FRANK R. Only time will tell, but this does WOLF and the Honorable TOM DAVIS to act as enced caseworkers. Speaker pro tempore to sign enrolled bills cause tremendous concern that sud- As Members of Congress, it is our job to be and joint resolutions through December 5, denly he is going to appoint yet an- the voice for foster children and make sure 2006. other group in his own administration. their dreams are recognized. We owe it to J. DENNIS HASTERT, It seems like he may want to counter- them to streamline the adoption process to en- Speaker of the House of Representatives. balance or pick and choose among the sure positive outcomes for these kids. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without real recommendations. Hopefully, they It is important that we continue to make this objection, the appointment is ap- are not going to give us another vacu- process more accessible to families so that proved. ous document like they did a year ago, these children can be welcomed into loving There was no objection. the so-called national strategy for vic- homes. tory in Iraq, which has been an abys- Despite the obstacles that we still need to f mal failure. overcome, this is a time to celebrate those DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR f families that have decided to make a dif- ference in the life of a child. WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON TODAY NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY I commend these families and hope that The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without (Mr. CARDOZA asked and was given children across the Nation will find a place to objection, the business in order under permission to address the House for 1 call home this Saturday as part of National the Calendar Wednesday rule is dis- minute and to revise and extend his re- Adoption Day. pensed with today. marks.) f There was no objection. Mr. CARDOZA. Mr. Speaker, I rise f today to recognize Saturday, November SPECIAL ORDERS 18, as National Adoption Day and to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under PERSONAL EXPLANATION celebrate all adoptive families. the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- Mr. PEARCE. Mr. Speaker, I regret On the Saturday before Thanks- uary 4, 2005, and under a previous order that, due to a doctor’s appointment giving, courtrooms across this country of the House, the following Members yesterday, I was unable to vote on H.R. will come together to dedicate the re- will be recognized for 5 minutes each. sources of our judicial system to final- 6314, a bill extending certain authori- f ties to the Secretary of Veterans Af- ize adoptions of kids currently in the fairs to carry out important services foster care system. THE AMERICAN WARRIOR that assist America’s veterans, and In the 5 years since National Adop- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a H.R. 864, the Sober Truth on Pre- tion Day was established, it has truly previous order of the House, the gen- venting Underage Drinking Act. grown into a national celebration. Last tleman from Texas (Mr. POE) is recog- Had I been present, I would have year, 3,300 adoptions were finalized as nized for 5 minutes. voted ‘‘yes’’ on the motion to suspend part of 227 nationwide events. These fi- Mr. POE. Mr. Speaker, Saturday we the rules and agree to both H.R. 6314 nalized adoptions are cause for celebra- celebrated Veterans Day. Veterans Day and H.R. 864. Veterans who have fought tion. This is a time to commemorate is a holiday, but it is more of a memo- to preserve the freedom and liberty en- those families that have decided to rial. It is a day we honor those who make a difference in the life of a child. joyed in this country deserve our re- served. It started because of the end of I commend these families and hope lentless support and commitment. I the war to end all wars, World War I, that the children across the Nation and on the 11th hour of the 11th day of will continue to show this commitment will find a place to call home this Sat- and pursue legislation such as my bill, the 11th month of 1918, the First World urday as part of National Adoption War stopped, and because of that, since The Healthy Vets Act, which would re- Day. then we honor all veterans who have quire the VA Secretary to contract Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Satur- served. with local doctors and hospitals on a day, November 18th as National Adoption Day case-by-case basis to provide medical Memorial Day is the day we honor and to celebrate all adoptive families. those who served and died. Veterans services including primary care for On the Saturday before Thanksgiving, court- Day is the day we honor those who those veterans who live far away from rooms across the country will come together VA facilities. served and lived. to dedicate the resources of our judicial sys- In this House of Representatives Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the oppor- tem to finalize adoptions of kids currently in today, in the 109th Congress, about 25 tunity to clarify my position regarding the foster care system. percent of Congress has served in the H.R. 6314 and look forward to fostering In the 5 years since National Adoption Day efforts to improve the lives of veterans was established, it has truly grown into a na- military. In 1950, in the fifties, about 65 and their families. tional celebration. Last year, 3,300 adoptions percent were veterans; 111 Members of Congress served during the Vietnam f were finalized as part of 227 nationwide events. era, 78 of whom served in the Vietnam b 1200 Unfortunately, despite the declining number era, and 20 of those saw combat. We of children waiting in foster care, there are still have our own SAM JOHNSON, who was a BUSH INITIATES IRAQ POLICY Navy pilot during Vietnam, was shot REVIEW 118,000 children seeking adoption. This is simply unacceptable. It is our duty as down and spent 7 years in the Hanoi (Mr. DEFAZIO asked and was given a prosperous Nation to unite and ensure these Hilton prisoner-of-war camp. permission to address the House for 1 children find safe, loving homes. We have in this House of Representa- minute.) Six years ago, my wife and I decided to ex- tives at least eight Members who have Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, headline pand our family and open our home to two sons or daughters serving in Iraq or Af- today, Bush initiates Iraq policy re- foster care children. ghanistan. We have Senator INOUYE of view separate from Baker’s group. Like many adoptive families, we faced many Hawaii who was a Medal of Honor win- Now, this might be good; it might be challenges during this process. But these ex- ner. All of these people served and bad. Remember, the Bush administra- periences have only made our family stronger. served with honor.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 00:58 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15NO7.034 H15NOPT1 cprice-sewell on PRODPC62 with HOUSE H8658 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 15, 2006 War for independence costs the lives SMART SECURITY to children around the world for 113 of Americans. Freedom has always Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask years or fully funded worldwide AIDS cost, and it always will, and I think it unanimous consent to speak out of programs for 34 years. We could have is worth noting the time frame of the order. spent hundreds of billions of dollars to wars that this country has fought in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without save lives, instead of destroying them. and those who died. objection, the gentlewoman from Cali- For the sake of the next generation, In the War of Independence, 5,000 fornia is recognized for 5 minutes. the only future that we have got, be- Americans died. In the Mexican-Amer- There was no objection. fore we have destroyed civilization ican War, there were 13,000 Americans. Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, last itself, we should strive for nothing less In the War Between the States, there week the American people voted for a than the end of all wars. were 250,000 Confederates and 350,000 new direction in the Nation’s Iraq pol- Because of the insanity of war and its troops of the Union army, but they icy. If anything, with the mandate this disproportionate impact on children, I were all Americans; 600,000 died for this Democratic majority received, we can am pledging never again to cast a vote in Congress in favor of any military ac- country. In World War I, there was be more unapologetic than ever about tion, barring an attack on the United 116,000. In the great World War II, demanding an end to the Iraq occupa- States or protecting against genocide 408,000 died for this country. tion and insisting that we bring our and/or ethnic cleansing, and then only troops home. My dad was one of those who served with multilateral humanitarian inter- in the great World War II, and he, like But I believe Iraq is a symptom of an even larger problem, that is, a foreign vention. many veterans of that war, never Nor will I pick sides in violent global policy that chooses saber rattling over talked of that engagement until many, conflicts, except to condemn all acts of diplomacy and negotiation. many years after that war was over war and terror regardless of ideology, We need an entirely new national se- with. regardless of national interests or reli- curity paradigm. For too long, we have In Korea, it is sometimes said of the gion that motivates them. I refuse to equated national security with war and Korea war it is the forgotten war, 55,000 decide who is less wrong. Americans died. In Vietnam, 58,000 with conquest. It is time we used less If I could be persuaded that taking up died. In the first gulf war, 300 troopers brawn and more brains to protect our arms actually builds enduring sta- died, and in our latest fight in the war people and our interests. bility, I would reconsider my position, Iraq is exhibit A in the case that in Iraq and Afghanistan, 3,000 have but this notion that war begets peace hawkishness does not necessarily make died. is as illogical as it sounds. Our preemp- America safer. tive strike on Iraq has, in fact, been a The point being, in these few wars That is where a SMART security that I have mentioned, not all of the catalyst for increased violence and plan comes. SMART stands for sen- higher rates of terrorism. Our contin- wars, this country has always called sible, multilateral, American response upon the American warrior to be the ued occupation is emboldening the in- to terrorism. surgents rather than defeating them. one to protect us from the forces of all At its core is a belief that war is a Instead of liberating a nation, the Bush evil. very last resort, that peacekeeping and I have had the honor to be in Iraq doctrine has ripped it apart, ripped it diplomacy, not invasion and occupa- apart at the seams, and instead of pro- with many of our troops, as many of tion, must be the guiding lights of our tecting America, it has dealt a blow to our House Members have been, and I foreign policy. our very security. find them to be, in my opinion, the SMART also focuses on stopping the ‘‘War,’’ said Martin Luther King, greatest military ever assembled, with spread of weapons of mass destruction. Junior, ‘‘is a poor chisel to carve out their morale extremely high. Not by deposing regimes that do not tomorrow.’’ Tomorrow belongs to our Over Labor Day weekend, I had the have them, but with diplomacy, with children. So for their sake, Mr. Speak- honor to go and see some of our troops vigorous inspection regimes and re- er, let us protect America by relying in military hospitals overseas and to gional security arrangements. not on our basest impulses, but on the see and visit with them, and before I SMART calls for a renewed commit- most honorable and humane of Amer- went, I asked my staff in Texas to see ment to the cooperative threat reduc- ican values, and let us bring our troops if we could arrange to have some of the tion program and calls on the United home now from Iraq. local school kids write and make some States to set an example for the world by living up to our own commitments f homemade cards. In 2 days’ notice, The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. they were able to produce about 5,000 to draw down our nuclear arsenal. SODREL). Under a previous order of the Because, Mr. Speaker, what moral handmade cards that I took to our House, the gentlewoman from Florida authority do we have to pressure Iran troops overseas, who were very grate- (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN) is recognized for 5 or North Korea about their nuclear am- ful. minutes. The point being, I think now in this bitions when our government consist- (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN addressed the time in our history our country is ently undermines the nuclear and ig- House. Her remarks will appear here- grateful to the American warrior for nores our multilateral obligations in after in the Extensions of Remarks.) this very area? putting their life on the line for the f rest of us. So we can do no better than Being smart about national security to honor those who have served, the means dramatically rearranging our HONORING DR. ROBERT LIPSON American warrior. And though it was budget priorities, which in turn means Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Speaker, I ask said in the Vietnam era that some gave fewer obsolete Cold War weapons sys- unanimous consent to speak out of all and all gave some, that is true of tems and more investment in strate- turn for 5 minutes. the American veteran. So we thank gies that actually address the security The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without them on this day and every day, those challenges of a new era. objection, the gentleman from Georgia that served and lived and those that Any smart approach to national se- is recognized for 5 minutes. served and did die for this country. curity must include an ambitious There was no objection. international development program for Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Speaker, today I And that’s just the way it is. impoverished nations, debt relief, de- rise to honor a great man who led a mocracy building, schooling for women purpose-driven life that touched many f and girls, human rights education, en- in my State of Georgia and around the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a vironmental programs, infrastructure country. Unfortunately, he lost his life previous order of the House, the gen- development and more. Friday afternoon in Marietta, Georgia, tleman from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) is Think about this, Mr. Speaker. With riding home from work at Kennestone recognized for 5 minutes. the money spent on the invasion and Hospital on his motorcycle, just a mile (Mr. DEFAZIO addressed the House. occupation of Iraq, we could have fully and a half from his home. His remarks will appear hereafter in funded global antihunger efforts for 14 Dr. Robert Lipson, the chief execu- the Extensions of Remarks.) years or provided basic immunization tive officer and president of Wellstar

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:14 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15NO7.037 H15NOPT1 cprice-sewell on PRODPC62 with HOUSE November 15, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8659 Health System, was a man of honor ELECTION DAY PRIORITIES they also have the capacity to make and genuine character. For 5 years, he Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, I ask some contributions to the larger soci- has boldly led Wellstar, a renowned unanimous consent to take Mrs. ety. We need a middle class. We need health system of five hospitals in MCCARTHY’s time. more middle class folks. northwest Georgia. Under his leader- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without It is said that the whole nation of ship, the Wellstar Kennestone Hospital objection, the gentleman from New Japan is middle class. They do not recently gained an open heart surgery York is recognized for 5 minutes. have a poverty class. I do not know program and an expanded 84-bed pa- There was no objection. whether it is true or not, but there is a tient care tower. Moreover, he has Mr. OWENS. On election day, Mr. whole lot to it in terms of income lev- worked to attract world-class physi- Speaker, there was one message that els in Japan. All other nations still cians to the entire five-hospital sys- was sent that seems to be ignored, one have problems with different stratifica- tem. very positive message. Six States had tions in society. In the case of Amer- ica, 300 million we are, but stop and Before moving to , Dr. Lipson on their agenda referendums on the think about the fact that, in China, obtained his medical degree from minimum wage. They wanted to raise with 1.2 billion people, in 2 or 3 years, Tulane University, and then he served the minimum wage at the State level. they expect one-fourth of the Chinese his country for 2 years in the United In all six States those provisions to enter the middle class. They have a States Army. When he moved to Cobb passed. The voters have sent us a mes- rapidly growing middle class. That County, he began his 25 years of prac- sage. I think they spoke in those six means, in 2 or 3 years, China will have ticing internal medicine at Kennestone States for the sentiment right across a middle class which is 300 million, as Hospital, and it was my good fortune the entire Nation. large as the entire population of the to meet him then, and we became close People are a little upset about our re- United States. And India has a similar friends and colleagues, often caring for fusal to govern here, our refusal to population, and the dynamics of the each other’s patients. raise the Federal minimum wage above the present level of $5.25 an hour. They economy at work in India are similar When Dr. Lipson saw the great need want to see action. They are taking ac- to those in China. They will have a for primary care physicians in his com- tion at the State level. And I think one middle class of 300 million people. munity, he decided to leave his lucra- of the things that we should do here, Three hundred million people is tive practice and put together the one of the first things we should do about the number of the European Wellstar team. There, he helped build when we return in December, is vote to common market also. Three hundred the Wellstar Physicians Group, which raise the minimum wage. We ought to million people is the number of people currently is comprised of 250 physi- send that positive message. of African descent across the world cians who are responsible for nearly a While there are debates and specula- who speak English. So 300 million peo- million annual patient visits in North- tions on a number of other things that ple, let us look at it in the perspective west Georgia. the voters said to us, while there is a of, if we are going to maintain our Mr. Speaker, Dr. Lipson will also be great deal of debate about redeploy- leadership in the world in a competi- remembered as a prolific philan- ment, about a pull-out of troops in tive global environment, then we will thropist. He was known for his gen- Iraq, while there are still people who need all 300 million of our Americans erous spirit, always willing to support want to accuse us of cutting and run- to become productive citizens. That charities that needed his help. And due ning; all those things will be happening means they ought to be brought into to the financial success of the system for a while, but it is a simple matter the middle class. he led, he was able to give back com- that we have not raised the minimum The minimum wage is just a small passionately to the community. wage in 9 years. It is a very simple step forward. You have to also improve matter. The Members of Congress have education. You have to also take away Dr. Lipson was also an esteemed the burden of having to pay for health amateur photographer, with his art enjoyed increases which amount to more than $30,000 over that same pe- care. All those things have to happen. being most recently displayed at Ken- But the simplest thing we can do, the nesaw State University in Cobb Coun- riod. We have heard again and again what thing we should do when we come back ty. And admirers of his work describe in December, is send a message to the the photographs as, and I quote, ‘‘awe the consequences are about not raising the minimum wage. We know that a American people that we are going to inspiring,’’ and him as a remarkable raise the minimum wage. We are going talent. family on minimum wage is earning $10,200 a year. If they work every day, to move in that one small way toward Mr. Speaker, I cannot say enough 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, they the creation and the sustenance of a about this fine man, a man who did come out with a little more than middle class, people who will be able to more in his too-short 60 years than $10,000 a year on the minimum wage. send their children to college and peo- many can aspire to in a much longer They say there are not many people ple who will be able to make a con- lifetime. Dr. Lipson is survived by his still on the minimum wage, but the tribution to the global competition gracious wife, Livvy; his daughter, Dr. statistics show differently. The statis- that we are going to find ourselves in. Rachel Lipson, who is a practicing tics show that families also depend on Unfortunately, recent reports by the neonatologist in Boston; and his son, young people, who also go into the Associated Press show that certain mi- Aaron, who specializes in health care work force and are earning a minimum norities are lagging behind. Latinos law. His family meant so much to him, wage. They need to earn more also. and blacks are lagging behind whites, and I want to offer my sincere condo- We made a lot out of boasting about and Asians are also lagging behind lences to them during this time of the fact that America has now reached whites in terms of the income gap. The their profound loss of a loving husband, the point of our population being 300 income gap is growing instead of a devoted father and devoted grand- million. We have pointed out that we shrinking. So we have work to do, and father. are the third largest nation in the step one is let’s pass the minimum world, and that is something to be wage as fast as possible. Let’s move it f proud of. I think it is. But let us take up to $7.25 an hour. That is the least we a look at that 300 million in terms of can do before the end of the session. b 1215 people who are able to be productive, f people able to contribute something to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a society, people able to take care of previous order of the House, the gen- previous order of the House, the gentle- themselves. That is the way I define tleman from (Mr. BURTON) is woman from New York (Mrs. MCCAR- the middle class. recognized for 5 minutes. THY) is recognized for 5 minutes. The middle class consists of people (Mr. BURTON of Indiana addressed (Mrs. MCCARTHY addressed the who can take care of themselves be- the House. His remarks will appear House. Her remarks will appear here- cause they have the capacity to earn hereafter in the Extensions of Re- after in the Extensions of Remarks.) income to take care of themselves, and marks.)

VerDate Aug 31 2005 00:58 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15NO7.041 H15NOPT1 cprice-sewell on PRODPC62 with HOUSE H8660 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 15, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 22 RE- eager to maintain the Texas Air Na- assignments with great tenacity. In a MAINS FAITHFUL TO CONSERV- tional Guard and look for support on career spanning more than 35 years, ATIVE PRINCIPLES this issue. this soldier, clinician and commander Ms. SEKULA GIBBS. Mr. Speaker, I In other words, Mr. Speaker, the peo- displayed throughout his distinguished ask unanimous consent to take my ple in my district want our country to military service the highest levels of Special Order at this time. be faithful to the principles that you leadership, professional competence, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without and the leadership of the Republican integrity and moral courage. objection, the gentlewoman from Texas party have promoted through your Much is spoken and written about is recognized for 5 minutes. years as the Speaker of the House of Major General Joe Webb. The con- There was no objection. this auspicious body. sensus and the prose consistently agree Ms. SEKULA GIBBS. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Speaker, I want to thank you for that this man is the genuine article. Congressional District 22 in Texas re- your guidance, your patience and your Because of my extensive contact with mains faithful to conservative prin- rock-solid commitment to conservative general officers, I know what at- ciples. values on behalf of our great country. tributes are necessary for success at I am Dr. SHELLEY SEKULA GIBBS, and And I want to thank you and my col- the strategic level. You see, I work I am the newly elected Member of Con- leagues for an appointment to the with generals that do generals’ work, I gress from Congressional District 22. Transportation and Infrastructure also have worked with generals that do The people in my district are hard- Committee and to the Workforce and colonels’ work. The most refreshing en- working individuals who believe in Education Committee. I commit to counters that I have experienced are conservative principles, such as the working very hard and rolling up my with colonels that do generals’ work. sanctity of life; traditional marriage sleeves for our great district and our This was the epitome of Joe Webb. between one man and one woman; the great country. In 1996, the Dental Corps was con- right to bear arms; smaller, more effi- May God continue to bless the United fronted with significant recruiting and cient government; making tax cuts States of America, and our men and retention compromises that would have had a detrimental impact on the permanent; winning the war on terror; women in uniform. dental health of soldiers, sailors and and opposing a cut-and-run strategy; f and stopping illegal immigration while airmen if it was not remedied. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a I served on the Personnel Committee streamlining legal immigration. previous order of the House, the gen- The families in Congressional Dis- of the House Armed Services and later tleman from Illinois (Mr. EMANUEL) is trict 22 of Texas want better transpor- chaired that committee, with responsi- recognized for 5 minutes. tation options, a solid energy policy bility for the oversight of the military (Mr. EMANUEL addressed the House. with energy independence, affordable health delivery system. His remarks will appear hereafter in My brother, John, is now a Colonel health insurance, and lower health care the Extensions of Remarks.) and dentist in the Army Medical Corps; costs through the free market. They at the time, I went to my brother to want affordable, quality education for f say, John, what is the problem? We are their children from pre-K to college b 1230 not able to retain these dentists. There that is under local control, and strong TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL JO- are so many open slots. We are having homeland security to prevent terrorist SEPH WEBB, JR., DEPUTY SUR- an exodus. At the time President Clin- attacks on our home soil. GEON GENERAL, UNITED STATES ton was doing a drawdown. I know a lot One of my district’s primary ways in ARMY of the warriors are leaving the service, which to prevent a terrorist attack is The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a but we have to stop the leak. to be a hard target. The Houston area My brother explained the situation previous order of the House, the gen- has all major assets that are attractive to me and the order of the con- tleman from Indiana (Mr. BUYER) is to terrorists to attack, as identified by sequences. He proposed a strategy for recognized for 5 minutes. the FBI, including petrochemical fa- success, but more importantly, my Mr. BUYER. Mr. Speaker, I come to cilities that produce 50 percent of the brother identified the major players, the floor with a heavy heart to honor a petrochemicals in our Nation and 25 even mapped out a strategy of success great man, particularly because this percent of our country’s gasoline. The on the back of a napkin and said, I comes on the eve of his retirement Port of Houston is close to our area must put you with Joe Webb. Joe Webb from the United States Army. I have and in the city. It is close to our dis- was a Colonel at the time, and was a had the privilege of working with this trict and in the city, and it is the larg- key element of ensuring a successful est foreign tonnage port in the Nation. distinguished gentleman in the service remedy to this looming problem. We have NASA’s Johnson Space Cen- of our country for the last 14 years. His The following day Congressman NOR- ter there, which is the home of manned name is Major General Joe Webb, Jr. WOOD, Joe Webb, my brother, John, and space flight. We rely on the 147th Texas He has distinguished himself by his ex- I initiated a dialogue that focused on a Air National Guard with its squadrons ceptional service to the United States strategy for implementation. The im- of F–16s at Ellington Field to maintain of America while in positions of in- pact of the continuation pay package our air defense and make us a hard tar- creasing responsibility within the reached all three services and pre- get. Passing a military appropriations Army Medical Department, a career served the human capital necessary to bill today helps us secure our defense, that was launched in June of 1961 when deliver world-class dentistry. This is a but the fate of the 147th Texas Air Na- he was commissioned as a Second Lieu- living legacy that continues to have tional Guard remains uncertain but of tenant. far-reaching implications. Many call it critical importance to the people in my From January 1 of 1996 through 31 propay, but those who receive that district. December of 2006, he served in succes- check know exactly what it means. Terrorists must not be given an op- sive positions of increasing responsi- I called upon the combined and ex- portunity to bring our great country bility as the Senior Dental Corps Staff tensive expertise of Joe Webb and my down, and we must maintain our vigi- Officer, with the Office of the Surgeon brother, John Buyer, as critical re- lance. In the BRAC process, some com- General; Commander of the United sources to make the legislation a re- munities were awarded more military States Army Dental Command; the As- ality from its introduction, through infrastructure while others were re- sistant Surgeon General for Force conference, and into law. Without their duced. Some have turned down those Sustainment; Commanding General of dedicated focus on this issue, it is like- military assets. Florida recently was Tripler Army Medical Center and DOD ly that the continuation pay bill would unwilling to accept naval facilities Lead Agent for TRICARE in the Pacific never have met with the success it had. from Virginia Beach, Virginia. But we region; and culminating his illustrious The Air Force, the Navy and Marine in Houston, we hope that our F–16s will career in the position of United States Corps programs rested their future be replaced by newer, more techno- Army Deputy Surgeon General. upon the shoulders of then Colonel Joe logically advanced jets, and that our Major General Webb was an officer Webb. But this was common through squadron will not be relocated. We are and leader who approached each of his this man’s career.

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They budget, encompassing over $6 billion in rent through November 8, 2006. devised the concept of dental wellness facilities assets through 12 major sub- The term ‘‘current level’’ refers to the to replace the only adequate dental ordinate commands, comprised of more amounts of spending and revenues estimated health standard of dental readiness than 48,000 military and civilian per- for each fiscal year based on laws enacted or with an optimal dental health standard sonnel, eight medical centers, 47 hos- awaiting the President’s signature. of wellness. Dental wellness is now the pitals, 73 separate clinics, 172 dental The first table in the report compares the standard in all three services. Legisla- clinics, 14 biomedical research facili- current levels of total budget authority, outlays, tion to assist the services in achieving ties worldwide. While serving as the and revenues with the aggregate levels set by higher levels of dental wellness will Deputy Surgeon General, Major Gen- H. Con. Res. 376. This comparison is needed continue to have a profound and last- eral Webb also placed a renewed em- to enforce section 311(a) of the Budget Act, ing impact upon future forces. phasis on issues related to the physical which creates a point of order against meas- The team of Joe and John then broke and mental well-being of the United ures that would breach the budget resolution’s down parochial barriers to successfully States Army Reserve and Army Na- aggregate levels. The table does not show make the UHQ MEDIVAC training pro- tional Guard Members. Under his man- budget authority and outlays for years after fis- gram at Fort Rucker a reality in time agement and direction, training oppor- cal year 2007 because appropriations for to have a successful impact on the Sec- tunities for the Reserve AMEDD com- those years have not yet been considered. ond Gulf War. So now when a dust-off ponents were synchronized and im- The second table compares the current lev- helicopter comes in, and these litters proved to meet current and future els of budget authority and outlays for discre- need to be reconfigured, even at night needs. tionary action by each authorizing committee or under trying circumstances, they Major General Webb’s imprint on with the ‘‘section 302(a)’’ allocations made have been trained under the difficult military medicine extends beyond the under H. Con. Res. 376 for fiscal year 2007 standards and are prepared to save Army throughout the Department of and fiscal years 2007 through 2011. ‘‘Discre- lives. This project would never have oc- Defense and into the national and tionary action’’ refers to legislation enacted curred had it not been for their in- international communities. His ex- after the adoption of the budget resolution. sights and their strategies. traordinary achievements are charac- This comparison is needed to enforce section As a Colonel, Joe Webb also served as terized by profound dedication, com- 302(f) of the Budget Act, which creates a point the Commander of the largest dental passion, intellect and professionalism. of order against measures that would breach command in the Department of De- Major General Webb’s distinguished the section 302(a) discretionary action alloca- fense. The United States Army Dental performance of duty is in keeping with tion of new budget authority for the committee Command, called DENTCOM, is com- the most proud and cherished tradi- that reported the measure. It is also needed to prised of more than 3,800 personnel and tions of military service and reflects implement section 311(b), which exempts 172 clinics worldwide, and had an oper- great credit upon himself, the United committees that comply with their allocations ating budget of over $200 million. States Army Medical Command, the from the point of order under section 311(a). A strategic visionary, Major General United States Army and the United The third table compares the current levels Webb impacted the implementation of States of America. of discretionary appropriations for fiscal year the dental care reengineering initia- I have first- and secondhand knowl- 2007 with the ‘‘section 302(b)’’ suballocations tive, which revolutionized the provi- edge of Joe Webb that few have. That is of discretionary budget authority and outlays sions of the dental care to soldiers to why I have come to the floor. This is a among Appropriations subcommittees. The improve the quality of practice for den- man that has internal anchors. He has comparison is also needed to enforce section tal care officers. a backbone of steel. When it comes to 302(f) of the Budget Act because the point of This gifted leader then was assigned his passion and his commitment, no order under that section equally applies to as the Assistant Surgeon General for one can match him. He requests the no- measures that would breach the applicable Force Development and Sustainment. blest of things from the noble, and he section 302(b) suballocation. He moved from a colonel at DENTCOM achieves great results. This is a great The fourth table gives the current level for to this new job as a brigadier general. man who served our country for over 39 2008 of accounts identified for advance appro- In this capacity, he was responsible for years and I thank him for his service. priations under section 401 of H. Con. Res. the Army Medical Department’s con- This is my friend, Joe Webb. 376. This list is needed to enforce section 401 tracting logistics facilities and infor- of the budget resolution, which creates a point mation management across the Med- f of order against appropriation bills that contain ical Corps. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a advance appropriations that are: (i) not identi- This proven and tested leader was previous order of the House, the gentle- fied in the statement of managers or (ii) would then selected for promotion to major woman from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR) is rec- cause the aggregate amount of such appro- general and assigned to command the ognized for 5 minutes. priations to exceed the level specified in the Pacific Region Medical Command and (Ms. KAPTUR addressed the House. resolution. Tripler Army Medical Center. In this Her remarks will appear hereafter in The fifth table provides the current level of capacity, he was responsible for pro- the Extensions of Remarks.) the nondefense reserve fund for emergencies viding primary, specialty and tertiary f established by section 501 of H. Con. Res care to over 500,000 in the Pacific Com- 376. The table is required by section 505 of mand, and over 100,000 VA bene- STATUS REPORT ON CURRENT the budget resolution, and is needed to deter- ficiaries. He led and managed the day- SPENDING LEVELS OF ON-BUDG- mine whether an increase in the reserve fund, to-day operations for a 229-bed medical ET SPENDING AND REVENUES allocations and aggregates will be necessary center which is the primary referral FOR FY 2007 AND THE 5-YEAR PE- for any pending legislation that contains emer- medical center in the Pacific. A stra- RIOD FY 2007 THROUGH FY 2011 gency-designated discretionary budget author- tegic leader, he played a lead role in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a ity. the Army’s theater security coopera- previous order of the House, the gen- tion program, working closely to estab- tleman from (Mr. NUSSLE) is rec- REPORT TO THE SPEAKER FROM THE COMMITTEE ON THE lish professional medical relationships ognized for 5 minutes. BUDGET—STATUS OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2007 CON- with other countries. He also reached Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Speaker, I am transmitting GRESSIONAL BUDGET ADOPTED IN H. CON. RES. 376 out to the underserved Pacific Island- a status report on the current levels of on- REFLECTING ACTION COMPLETED AS OF NOVEMBER 8, ers and used all means available to in- budget spending and revenues for fiscal year 2006 crease access to care for those in need. 2007 and for the five-year period of fiscal (On-budget amounts, in millions of dollars) In July of 2004, he was selected to years 2007 through 2011. This report is nec- Fiscal years 2007– serve as the Army Deputy Surgeon essary to facilitate the application of sections Fiscal year 2007 2011 General and Chief of Staff of the 302 and 311 of the Congressional Budget Act Appropriate Level: United States Army Medical Com- and sections 401 and 501 of H. Con. Res. Budget Authority ...... 2,283,029 (1)

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2007 2007–2011 Total House committee BA Outlays BA Outlays

Agriculture: Allocation ...... 0 0 0 0 Current Level ...... 0 0 0 0 Difference ...... 0 0 0 0 Armed Services: Allocation ...... 45 45 45 45 Current Level ...... ¥35 150 34 213 Difference ...... ¥80 105 ¥11 168 Education and the Workforce: Allocation ...... 0 1 0 30 Current Level ...... 16 119 178 ¥1,733 Difference ...... 16 118 178 ¥1,763 Energy and Commerce: Allocation ...... 0 0 0 0 Current Level ...... 0 0 0 0 Difference ...... 0 0 0 0 Financial Services: Allocation ...... 0 0 2 2 Current Level ...... 0 0 ¥5 ¥5 Difference ...... 0 0 ¥7 ¥7 Government Reform: Allocation ...... 0 0 0 0 Current Level ...... 0 0 0 0 Difference ...... 0 0 0 0 House Administration: Allocation ...... 0 0 0 0 Current Level ...... 0 0 0 0 Difference ...... 0 0 0 0 Homeland Security: Allocation ...... 0 0 0 0 Current Level ...... 106 7 0 0 Difference ...... 106 7 0 0 International Relations: Allocation ...... 1 1 5 5 Current Level ...... 0 ¥5 0 ¥12 Difference ...... ¥1 ¥6 ¥5 ¥17

DIRECT SPENDING LEGISLATION COMPARISON OF CURRENT LEVEL WITH AUTHORIZING COMMITTEE 302(A) ALLOCATIONS FOR DISCRETIONARY ACTION REFLECTING ACTION COMPLETED AS OF NOVEMBER 8, 2006 [Fiscal years, in millions of dollars]

2007 2007–2011 Total House committee BA Outlays BA Outlays

Judiciary: Allocation ...... 19 16 116 113 Current Level ...... 0 0 0 0 Difference ...... ¥19 ¥16 ¥116 ¥113 Resources: Allocation ...... 0 0 6 6 Current Level ...... 15 15 27 27 Difference ...... 15 15 21 21 Science: Allocation ...... 0 0 0 0 Current Level ...... 0 0 0 0 Difference ...... 0 0 0 0 Small Business: Allocation ...... 0 0 0 0 Current Level ...... 0 0 0 0 Difference ...... 0 0 0 0 Transportation and Infrastructure: Allocation ...... 13 13 22 22 Current Level ...... 0 ¥3 ¥4 ¥19 Difference ...... ¥13 ¥16 ¥26 ¥41 Veterans’ Affairs: Allocation ...... 0 0 0 0 Current Level ...... ¥3 ¥3 0 0 Difference ...... ¥3 ¥3 0 0 Ways and Means: Allocation ...... 0 0 0 0 Current Level ...... 1 ¥8 1 2 Difference ...... 1 ¥8 1 2

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302(b) Suballocations as Current level reflecting Current level minus of June 6, 2006 (H. action completed as of suballocations Appropriations subcommittee Rpt. 109¥488) November 8, 2006 BA OT BA OT BA OT

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA ...... 17,812 19,497 17,771 19,402 ¥41 ¥95 Defense ...... 377,357 393,165 377,357 394,244 0 1,079 Energy & Water Development ...... 30,017 31,411 28,924 30,749 ¥1,093 ¥662 Foreign Operations ...... 21,300 23,441 19,609 23,144 ¥1,691 ¥297 Homeland Security ...... 32,080 38,711 31,905 38,714 ¥175 3 Interior-Environment ...... 25,889 26,902 25,437 26,536 ¥452 ¥366 Labor, HHS & Education ...... 141,930 145,631 150,375 147,565 8,445 1,934 Legislative Branch ...... 4,030 4,013 3,749 3,791 ¥281 ¥222 Military Quality of Life-Veterans Affairs ...... 94,705 88,728 86,302 84,498 ¥8,403 ¥4,230 Science-State-Justice-Commerce ...... 59,839 62,143 57,422 60,351 ¥2,417 ¥1,792 Transportation-Treasury-HUD-Judiciary-DC ...... 67,819 130,069 66,959 128,628 ¥860 ¥1,441 Unassigned ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total (Section 302(a) Allocation) ...... 872,778 963,711 865,810 957,622 ¥6,968 ¥6,089

STATEMENT OF FY2008 ADVANCE APPROPRIA- Current Level 0 report excludes certain amounts that affect TIONS UNDER SECTION 401 OF H. CON. RES. 2007 spending (see footnote 2 of the report). 376 REFLECTING ACTION COMPLETED AS OF Current Level over (+) / under (¥) Since my last letter, dated September 7, NOVEMBER 8, 2006 Appropriate Level ...... ¥6,450 the Congress has cleared and the President [IN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS] U.S. CONGRESS, has signed the following acts that affect BUDGET AUTHORITY CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE, budget authority, outlays, or revenues for Appropriate Level ...... 23,565 Washington, DC, November 15, 2006. fiscal year 2007: Current Level: Hon. JIM NUSSLE, the United States-Oman Free Trade Agree- Elk Hills ...... 0 Chairman, Committee on the Budget ment Implementation Act (Public Law 109– Corporation for Public Broad- House of Representatives, Washington, DC 283); casting ...... 0 DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: The enclosed report the Pueblo de San Ildefonso Claims Settle- Employment and Training shows the effects of Congressional action on ment Act of 2005 (public Law 109–286); Administration ...... 0 the fiscal year 2007 budget and is current Education for the Disadvan- through November 8, 2006. This report is sub- the Child and Family Services Improve- taged ...... 0 mitted under section 308(b) and in aid of sec- ment Act of 2006 (Public Law 109–288); School Improvement ...... 0 tion 311 of the Congressional Budget Act, as the Defense Appropriations Act, 2007 Children and Family Services amended. (which includes the Continuing Appropria- (Head Start) ...... 0 The estimates of budget authority, out- tions Resolution, 2007) (Public Law 109–289); Special Education ...... 0 Vocational and Adult Edu- lays, and revenues are consistent with the the Homeland Security Appropriations cation ...... 0 technical and economic assumptions of H. Act, 2007 (Public Law 109–295); Transportation (highways, Con. Res. 376, the Concurrent Resolution on the National Law Enforcement Officers transit, Farley Building) .... 0 the Budget for Fiscal Year 2007, as approved Memorial Maintenance Fund Act of 2005 Payment to Postal Service .... 0 by the House of Representatives. Although (Public Law 109–314); the House and the Senate have not reached Section 8 Renewals ...... 0 the National Heritage Areas Act of 2006 agreement on a concurrent budget resolution (Public Law 109–338); Total ...... 0 for 2007, pursuant to House Resolution 818, H. Con. Res. 376 has the force and effect in the the Security and Accountability for Every Current Level over (+) / under (¥) House for all purposes of the Congressional Port Act of 2006 (Public Law 109–347); and the Appropriate Level ...... ¥23,565 Budget Act of 1974 as though adopted by the John Warner National Defense Authorization Congress. Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Public Law 109–364). STATEMENT OF NONDEFENSE RESERVE FUND Pursuant to section 402 of H. Con. Res. 95, In addition, the Congress has cleared for FOR EMERGENCIES UNDER SECTION 501 OF H. the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for the President’s signature the Fort McDowell CON. RES. 376 DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AU- Fiscal Year 2006, and section 402 of H. Con. Indian Community Water Rights Settlement THORITY FOR FY2007 REFLECTING ACTION Res. 376, the Concurrent Resolution on the Revision Act of 2006 (S. 2464). COMPLETED AS OF NOVEMBER 8, 2006 Budget for Fiscal Year 2007, provisions des- Sincerely, [IN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS] ignated as emergency requirements are ex- DONALD B. MARRON, BUDGET AUTHORITY empt from enforcement of the budget resolu- Acting Director. Appropriate Level ...... 6,450 tion. As a result, the enclosed current level FISCAL YEAR 2007 HOUSE CURRENT LEVEL REPORT AS OF NOVEMBER 8, 2006 [In millions of dollars]

Budget authority Outlays Revenues

Enacted in previous sessions: 1 Revenues ...... n.a. n.a. 1,819,599 Permanents and other spending legislation ...... 1,400,673 1,333,068 n.a. Appropriation legislation ...... 0 409,185 n.a. Offsetting receipts ...... ¥549,710 ¥549,710 n.a. Total, enacted in previous sessions ...... 850,963 1,192,543 1,819,599

Enacted this session: Authorizing Legislation: An act to make available funds included in the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program for fiscal year 2006 (P.L. 109– 204) ...... ¥1,000 ¥520 0 Native American Technical Corrections Act of 2006 (P.L. 109–221) ...... 11 11 11 Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 (P.L 109–222) ...... 0 0 ¥32,674 Heroes Earned Retirement Opportunities Act (P.L. 109–227) ...... 0 0 ¥4 Veterans’ Housing Opportunity and Benefits Improvement Act of 2006 (P.L. 109–233) ...... ¥3 ¥3 0 Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act of 2005 (P.L. 109–235) ...... 0 0 1 Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006 (P.L. 109–236) ...... 1 0 5 Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2006 (P.L. 109–241) ...... 0 ¥3 0 Returned Americans Protection Act of 2006 (P.L. 109–250) ...... 0 1 0 An act approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom Democracy Act of 2003 (P.L. 109–251) ...... 0 0 ¥1 An act to provide funding authority to facilitate the evacuation of persons from Lebanon (P.L. 109–268) ...... 0 ¥5 0 Pension Protection Act of 2006 (P.L. 109–280) ...... 15 119 363 United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (P.L. 109–283) ...... 1 1 ¥15 Pueblo de San Ildefonso Claims Settlement Act of 2005 (PL. 109–286) ...... 7 7 0 Child and Family Services Improvement Act of 2006 (P.L. 109–288) ...... 0 ¥10 0 National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Maintenance Fund Act of 2005 (P.L. 109–314) ...... 1 1 0 National Heritage Areas Act of 2006 (P.L. 109–338) ...... 3 3 0 Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 (P.L. 109–347) ...... 106 7 0 John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (P.L. 109–364) ...... ¥35 150 0

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Budget authority Outlays Revenues

Appropriations Acts Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006 (P.L. 109–234) 2 ...... 0 ¥14 168 Defense Appropriations Act, 2007 (P. L. 109–289) 2 ...... 377,571 252,047 0 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007 (P.L. 109–295) 2 ...... 32,968 20,406 0 Total, enacted this session ...... 406,646 272,198 ¥32,146

Passed, pending signature: Fort McDowell Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Revision Act of 2006 (S. 2464) ...... 4 4 0 Continuing Resolution Authority: Continuing Resolution, 2007 ...... 435,429 262,044 0 Entitlements and mandatories: Budget resolution estimates of appropriated entitlements and other mandatory programs not yet enacted ...... 571,102 548,271 n.a. Total Current Level 2, 3 2,267,144 2,275,060 1,787,453 Total Budget Resolution 2,283,029 2,325,998 1,780,666 Current Level Over Budget Resolution n.a. n.a. 6,787 Current Level Under Budget Resolution 15,885 50,938 n.a. Memorandum: Revenues, 2007–2011: House Current Level ...... n.a. n.a. 10,182,016 House Budget Resolution ...... n.a. n.a. 10,039,909 Current Level Over Budget Resolution ...... n.a. n.a. 142,107 Current Level Under Budget Resolution ...... n.a. n.a. n.a.

1 The effects of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (P.L. 109–171) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Conforming Amendments Act of 2005 (P.L. 109–173) are included in this section of the table, consistent with the budget reso- lution assumptions. In addition, the scoring for the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 includes savings from corrections to two provisions (in sections 8006 and 10002) not yet enacted, consistent with the budget resolution assumptions. 2 Pursuant to section 402 of H. Con. Res. 95, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2006, and section 402 of H. Con. Res. 376, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2007, as approved by the House of Representatives, provisions designated as emergency requirements are exempt from enforcement of the budget resolution. The amounts so designated are as follows: 3 Excludes administrative expenses of the Social Security Administration, which are off-budget. Source: Congressional Budget Office. Notes: n.a. = not applicable; P.L. = Public Law.

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006 (P.L. 109–234) ...... 48 39,863 0 Defense Appropriations Act, 2007 (P.L. 109–289) ...... 70,000 40,473 0 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007 (P.L. 109–295) ...... 1,829 943 0

Total, enacted emergency requirements ...... 71,877 81,279 0 Note: These amounts are generally excluded from the current level. However, section 402 of the 2007 budget resolution specifies that upon enactment of funding for the global war on terrorism, amounts included in the budget res- olution for such purpose shall be considered current law when preparing the current level. Therefore, the current level includes $50,000 million in budget authority and $33,500 million in outlays assumed in the budget resolution.

PROSECUTION OF TWO U.S. BOR- missal of these concerns when he la- less action is taken to overturn their DER PATROL AGENTS: CALLING beled the question of a Presidential sentences. I strongly encourage you to FOR PRESIDENTIAL ACTION pardon for these agents as ‘‘nonsen- listen to the concerns of the American The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a sical.’’ people and use the power of your office previous order of the House, the gen- With an approval rating hovering to pardon these two agents.’’ tleman from North Carolina (Mr. near 30 percent, it is obvious and evi- CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, dent that the citizens of our Nation HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, JONES) is recognized for 5 minutes. have been disappointed with this ad- Washington, DC, November 15, 2006. Mr. JONES of North Carolina. Mr. Hon. GEORGE W. BUSH, Speaker, I am on the floor today to ministration. Mr. Speaker, I am calling on the President of the United States, bring to the attention of the House a Washington, DC. President to listen to the concerns of situation involving two U.S. border DEAR PRESIDENT BUSH: I am writing to ex- the American people and to make it a agents. These agents were found guilty press my deep disappointment with your Ad- top priority to pardon these two in a Federal court for wounding a drug ministration’s demonstrated indifference to- agents. These agents should have been ward the case of United States Border Patrol smuggler who brought 743 pounds of commended for their actions, but in- Agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Alonso marijuana across our southern border stead the U.S. Attorney’s Office pros- Compean. On October 19th, the agents were into Texas. These agents never should ecuted the agents and granted full im- convicted and sentenced to 11 and 12 years in have been prosecuted for their actions federal prison respectively for firing shots at munity to the drug smuggler for his a Mexican drug smuggler who brought 743 last year, yet they have been sentenced testimony against our agents. to 11 and 12 years in Federal prison re- pounds of marijuana across the U.S. border The drug smuggler received full med- last year. The two agents were prosecuted by spectively. ical care in El Paso, Texas, was per- the U.S. Attorney’s office and the smuggler Agent Ramos served the Border Pa- mitted to return to Mexico and is now was granted full immunity to testify against trol for 9 years and was a former nomi- suing the Border Patrol for $5 million the agents. nee for Border Patrol Agent of the for violating his civil rights. In a letter to Press Secretary Tony Snow, Year. Agent Compean had 5 years of ex- Mr. Speaker, he is not an American I conveyed my extreme disappointment with his responses to questions regarding the perience as a border agent. By attempt- citizen. He is a criminal. And yet, Mr. ing to apprehend a Mexican drug smug- agents’ case. At press briefings, Mr. Snow la- Speaker, it is our two brave border beled a question concerning a presidential gler, these agents were simply doing agents who have been sentenced to pardon for agents Ramos and Compean ‘‘non- their job to protect the American peo- serve time behind bars. sensical,’’ and later announced the White ple. In closing, Mr. Speaker, I would like House’s intention to ‘‘wait and see’’ what a Mr. Speaker, today I have written to share the last paragraph of my let- congressional hearing on their case produces. the President of the United States to ter to the President. I have mailed this Despite my repeated requests for an inves- express my outrage over his indiffer- tigation of this case and a request by a dozen letter today to the White House, and members of Congress for you to pardon the ence toward the plight of these two this is the last paragraph of the letter: agents, your Administration has collectively agents. Despite my repeated requests ‘‘Mr. President, you have an oppor- dismissed these requests and the petitions of for an investigation of this case, and a tunity to reverse a great injustice com- countless citizens throughout the country request by a dozen Members of Con- mitted against two agents who have who have decried the unjust prosecution of gress for the President to pardon these given years of their lives in service to these two heroes. With an approval rating agents, this administration has ignored this Nation and who have been un- hovering near thirty percent, it is obvious the concerns of countless citizens who justly punished for doing their job to and evident that the citizens of our nation have been disappointed with your Adminis- have decried the unjust prosecution of protect our homeland. tration—and I believe your inaction on this these two heroes. ‘‘On January 17 of 2007, both Agents issue is a key reason why. Press Secretary Tony Snow conveyed Ramos and Compean must surrender Mr. President, you have an opportunity to the administration’s collective dis- themselves to Federal authorities un- reverse a great injustice committed against

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:14 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15NO7.042 H15NOPT1 cprice-sewell on PRODPC62 with HOUSE November 15, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8665 two agents who have given years of their life The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Yet, the thing that was rather im- in service to this nation, and who have been previous order of the House, the gen- pressive was the staying power, the re- unjustly punished for doing their job to pro- tleman from California (Mr. SCHIFF) is solve, the willingness of the Israelis to tect our homeland. On January 17th, 2007, both agents Ramos and Compean must sur- recognized for 5 minutes. try to see this through. I guess the les- render themselves to federal authorities un- (Mr. SCHIFF addressed the House. sons that I took away from this, and less action is taken to overturn their sen- His remarks will appear hereafter in the concerns, were that, obviously, it is tences. I strongly encourage you to listen to the Extensions of Remarks.) important that the United States have the concerns of the American people and use f that same staying power, that same the power of your office to pardon these two will to pull together, that same will- agents. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gen- ingness to survive in the face of adver- Sincerely, sity. ALTER ONES tleman from California (Mr. CARDOZA) W B. J , Because even though we are pro- Member of Congress. is recognized for 5 minutes. tected by two great oceans, the world (Mr. CARDOZA addressed the House. has shrunk. Today we are not as secure CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, His remarks will appear hereafter in OUSE OF EPRESENTATIVES as we once were. We face a true global H R , the Extensions of Remarks.) Washington, DC, October 31, 2006. conflict over the horizon. Many of the Press Secretary TONY SNOW, f things that we observed in Israel, I The White House, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a think, apply to us, even though some- Washington, DC. previous order of the House, the gen- times we are not aware of it. DEAR MR. SNOW: I am extremely dis- appointed by your responses last week to tleman from New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) Tony Blair made an interesting ob- questions regarding the possibility of a presi- is recognized for 5 minutes. servation here recently. He stated that dential pardon for United States Border Pa- (Mr. PALLONE addressed the House. peace in the Middle East will be hard trol Agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Alonso His remarks will appear hereafter in to come by unless Israel and the Pal- Compean. On October 19th, the agents were the Extensions of Remarks.) estinians and Hamas and Hezbollah can convicted and sentenced to 11 and 12 years in f somehow resolve their differences. I be- federal prison respectively for firing shots at lieve that is very true. a Mexican drug smuggler who brought 743 b 1245 Our focus is on Iraq here in the pounds of marijuana across the U.S. border United States, sometimes on Afghani- last year. The two agents were prosecuted by RECENT VISIT TO ISRAEL the U.S. Attorney’s office and the smuggler stan. But at the heart of much of the was granted full immunity to testify against The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under conflict and much of the turmoil in the the agents. the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- Middle East is the conflict that in- At press briefings, you labeled a question uary 4, 2005, the gentleman from Ne- volves terrorist organizations and concerning a presidential pardon for the two braska (Mr. OSBORNE) is recognized for Israel. I am not here to be partisan and agents ‘‘nonsensical,’’ and later announced 60 minutes as the designee of the ma- take Israel’s side versus another na- the White House’s intention to ‘‘wait and jority leader. see’’ what a November 13th congressional tion’s side. I am simply pointing these hearing on their case produces. Mr. OSBORNE. Mr. Speaker, 2 weeks issues out that I think are very impor- Unfortunately, your comments reinforced ago I visited Israel, spent about 12 days tant. the perception that the Administration is in- there, and traveled the whole country. The things that I mentioned that different toward the agents’ case. Despite my We started in the northern part, up particularly impressed me about the repeated requests for an investigation of this around Caesaria Phillipi, went down to Israelis were, number one, a willing- case and, most recently, a request by a dozen Elat on the Red Sea, went to Jeru- ness to persevere in the face of great members of Congress for the President to salem, went to Tel Aviv, talked to the pardon the agents, the Administration has adversity, and people realize what the collectively dismissed the concerns of elect- people, and had a very good feel for terrorists are attempting to do. But ed members of Congress and countless citi- what actually is going on there. also not far away is Iran, and the Ira- zens throughout the country. Your com- So often on CODELs we are in a nian president has basically said that ments, unfortunately, came across as a con- country for 24 hours, 36 hours, and we he would like to destroy Israel, and ev- tinuation of that collective dismissal. move on. And this was a little dif- eryone knows that at the present time While our Border Patrol is tasked with the ferent. And so at the present time, ob- difficult and dangerous mission of securing it does appear that Iran is trying to America against illegal immigrants, drugs, viously, people know that Israel is in a build nuclear capabilities. This is a counterfeit goods, and even terrorists—it is very difficult spot. Recently they had a very tenuous situation as far as Israel troubling that the Administration has per- war involving Hezbollah on their is concerned. Despite these threats, as sistently ignored opportunities to pursue northern border. And the Hezbollah I mentioned, Israel seems to be staying justice for two agents who have been sen- was located in Lebanon, southern part the course, seems to have great re- tenced to prison for doing their job to pro- of it, and fired hundreds, if not thou- solve, and I would hope that we would tect our homeland. It is unconscionable that sands, of Katyusha missiles into Israel, the Administration would not want justice have the same resolve in our country to prevail for two heroes who have dutifully particularly the northern part of in terms of persevering in the face of served this nation on the front lines in the Israel. And yet, as we visited that part adversity. fight against terrorist infiltration and nar- of the country, it was almost un- The second thing that I took away cotics trafficking on our southern border. touched, it seemed. They had repaired, from that trip to Israel that I think is I strongly encourage you to do everything they had restored, and life was going important, that may have some appli- in your power to convince the Administra- on as usual only a couple, 3 weeks after cability to our situation here in the tion to investigate the Justice Department’s the conflict had ended. overzealous and unjust prosecution of this United States, is a sense on the part of case, and to pardon these two agents. As many people know, Hamas is very the Israelis of having great unity of Sincerely, powerful in Gaza and in the West Bank purpose, a willingness to pull together, WALTER B. JONES, and has tremendous influence in the a willingness to avoid all fragmenta- Member of Congress. Palestinian areas. At the present time, tion. I guess when your back is to the Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would hope there are rockets being fired by the wall and you are not very big, you real- that the American people would join Hamas people down in Gaza, into ize that unity of purpose is critical. So behind a number of us in this Congress, Israel. we certainly detected that. both Republican and Democrat, and So as we watch this and as we watch I guess I can relate a little bit to my contact the White House and say to the the continual conflict with the Pal- previous experience in the athletic President, for goodness sakes, pardon estinians and the desire for the Pal- arena in regard to the importance of these two border agents who have done estinians to have a unified state, uni- unity of purpose. A team of great ath- nothing more than try to protect this fying the West Bank, on the west bank letes which was polarized and which country. of the Jordan and in the Gaza Strip was divided was not able to accomplish God bless these two agents and their down in the southwestern part of the a great deal; and yet a team with less families, and may God continue to country, you can see that Israel is talent which had unity of purpose bless America. under tremendous pressure. would usually prevail over a superior

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We certainly time said, we cannot only be fair; we That is why I point to the fact that experienced a very contentious elec- have to appear to be fair. We cannot doing things the right way here and tion. We saw a great deal of partisan- have the perception even of wrong- unity of purpose is going to be very im- ship; accusations were numerous and doing. portant. This week there will be a big sometimes very destructive. There As I sat in meeting after meeting football game; Ohio State is going to were deep divisions that were very ap- after meeting over 6 years, I can’t real- play Michigan. One team will prevail. parent between the two parties. ly remember anyone getting up and They are both undefeated. I don’t know The general public, at least the pub- really addressing the issue of ethics which team is going to win. lic that I dealt with in rural and cen- and how important this is in preserving But I do know this: The deciding fac- tral parts of America, watched the the trust of the American people. It is tor will probably be something that acrimony and the name-calling with a something that this body obviously has was overlooked in the preparation, great deal of dismay and sometimes to do a better job with, and I hope that something that has been laying there disgust. And to a significant degree, I it will become a major priority here. for the last 9 or 10 weeks unaddressed. believe, the political process and Con- Then the third thing, which many of It may be a fumble. The back doesn’t gress in particular is viewed with a the pundits have not referred to very carry the ball high and tight. He flags great deal of mistrust and skepticism often, has simply been the issue of par- the ball, something that should have at the present time. At the root of tisan bickering, which I think would been addressed. It may be an extra that, I think, was some of the dialogue serve us very well to get over to some point where a guy isn’t stepping with that they saw occur in the last several degree, and it will be interesting to see his right foot. And all of a sudden, he months. how that develops as time goes on. gets blown off the ball, and somebody It seems to me, as I talked to my The most hopeful time that I had blocks an extra point or somebody constituents, and people around the during my 6 years in Congress was also blocks a punt. It may be fatigue in the country, that the public is counting on maybe the worst time, and that was fourth quarter; conditioning that us to lead, to unite, to serve the best the 3 or 4 months right after 9/11, and wasn’t undertaken that should have interests of the country, rather than to almost everyone here can remember been done. point fingers and to seek to destroy the those times. We can remember the hor- Often, that which is ignored which opposition. I think that from this elec- ror that we felt as we saw the Pentagon does not seem to be very important or tion some lessons can be drawn. Which destroyed, the Twin Towers go down, very apparent all of a sudden, in a cri- way this Congress goes, I am not cer- the plane crash over Pennsylvania, and sis, becomes critical. That is the way it tain, but I at least have some wishes, I the fact that we realized all of a sudden is with our country at the present have some desires, which I will try to that as a Nation we were vulnerable. time. I feel that there is something convey. That was a terrible time, and there was that we really are not paying adequate I guess the majority in the House and a lot of rebuilding to do. attention to. It is like how you carry the Senate now has changed. It defi- At the same time, it was a very hope- the football. It is like blocking. It is ful time, because, for 3 months, maybe nitely has. This presents two opportu- like punt protection. Those kinds of 4 months, here in this Chamber and nities: number one, an opportunity for things that are little don’t seem to over in the Senate, we saw Congress the new majority to pay back those make a lot of difference, but all of sud- work together, pull together to display who were in the majority for either den it jumps up and bites you. a unity of purpose that I had not seen real or perceived slights and offenses. The greatest threat facing the United before or since. It showed what we were But the second approach can be some- States as I see it at the present time is capable of doing as a body, as a unified thing that I think would be more con- something that we need to pay atten- organization. structive, is a chance to change the po- So, as time goes by and as that mem- tion to, and that is our young people, litical climate, to foster a more cooper- ory of 9/11 begins to fade, it is easy to because young people are the future. There was a study that was released ative governing style and certainly begin to become complacent again and today by America’s Promise, the orga- something that would restore a good decide that the most important thing nization that was headed up for many deal of confidence on the part of the is party supremacy. American people. So I would hope that people would re- years by Colin Powell, still very active, I think there are three major factors alize that even though we have not and his wife. They did a research report that people continually point to in re- been attacked for the last 5 years, that which released some information that I gard to the last election, and the two, attack is still on the horizon; that this thought was very revealing. It said, the first two, have been given pre- is still a world that is very, very com- there are really five things that a eminence. bustible at the present time. We really young person needs to have to grow up First of all, Iraq, the conflict over do need to pull together in a way that and be productive and to be healthy there, the fact that many Americans we have not done for the last 5 years. and to help make this country work. have grown weary of it; many Ameri- Cervantes once said something that They said, these five promises are: cans have decided that we are on the was rather important to me in my out- number one, caring adults in that wrong course. To be honest about it, I look on life. He said, ‘‘The journey is young person’s life, and 40 percent of don’t think that the Congress has a more important than the end.’’ A very our young people indicated at the tremendous amount of control over brief statement. He said, ‘‘The journey present time that they either don’t what is happening in Iraq. We have is more important than the end.’’ have any or don’t have enough. One out some. We can control funding, and we What he was saying is that the proc- of five young people indicate that they can make comments here, but we real- ess that we go through, the way we do do not have a single caring adult in ly aren’t the generals on the ground. things, how we do things, why we do their life, somebody that really cares So that really may be a little bit out of things, is really more important than for them as they are. our element to some degree. the end result. Sometimes that is easy Number two, a safe place and a con- The second area is the area of ethics, to say, but it is really hard to live structive use of time. And a tremen- and the fact that many people were with, because losing an election is very dous number of our kids go home to very upset with corrupt practices that difficult. I have experienced that. Los- homes that are not safe because of had occurred on the part of a small ing a football game is very difficult. abuse. They live in neighborhoods that, number of people but still a number of Losing a business is very difficult. because of gangs or violence or what- our Members, and that this is some- But what he was saying is, you know, ever, are not safe. Again, that is a thing that Congress definitely does the process is more important than all major problem: a healthy start and

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I noticed over that Effective education; 25 percent of our above all, a population that became 36 years that the young men who came young people don’t complete high more self-absorbed, apathetic and un- into the program became, over time, school. Many of them who do complete willing to sacrifice for the common more troubled. They were people who high school are not adequately pre- good. showed more stress. They had less pared for the world of work, and we are Does that fit any of our parameters moral clarity as time passed. falling behind in many areas inter- here? I don’t know, but it certainly is When I started coaching in 1962, I nationally in terms of our education. something we need to be aware of and think most of the players I dealt with Then, opportunity to serve other peo- we need to think about to some degree. knew that it was wrong to tell a lie. ple, to give something of themselves. Great Britain 150 years ago domi- They knew that stealing something So the interesting thrust of this whole nated the world, had a colonial empire was wrong; it was just something that research study, it was interesting, indi- that dominated the world from the late was a given. And yet, as time goes on, cated that 31 percent of our children 1600s through much of the 1800s, yet we ran into something called have either four or five of these essen- this British Empire eventually slowly postmodernism, the idea that every- tial ingredients, and the conclusion of crumbled. The reasons given by histo- thing is relative, there are no moral the study is that these 31 percent will rians are as follows: Number one, they absolutes. As a result, if you can get be pretty well prepared. lost the national resolve to maintain away with something, it may be okay. These 31 percent will do pretty well their territory. It takes a lot of energy That has become a rather pervasive with the rest of their lives. But then and commitment to maintain far-flung theme in our country and particularly they said, you know, 48 percent have colonies around the world. Next, values in our institutions of higher education, only two or three of these factors, and that led to ascendency were eroded. the idea of postmodernism. As a result, they have a chance, but they are kind The integrity, the character of the peo- I saw young men who were a little of on the bubble. ple, somehow was no longer what it more troubled, a little less stable, and once had been. Spiritual underpinnings I think there are really two major fac- b 1300 began to shift. Some the spiritual val- tors behind this. If you only have two or three of those ues were no longer there. First of all, family stability has cer- five ingredients going in your life, you Russia, 20 years ago one of the great tainly eroded. I saw that because when are somewhat crippled, and you may be nations of the world, one of the two su- I first recruited players and went into fortunate and you may make it, but perpowers at that time, in a matter of their homes in the 1960s and the early you may be less than fortunate and you months disintegrated before our eyes. 1970s, it was rather rare to see a young may not make it. Alexander Solzhenitzen reflected on person who did not have both parents, Then the critical thing was, they said this fall when he observed this. He said, and if you saw somebody with only one 21 percent have only one of those fac- ‘‘Over a half century ago while I was parent, it was usually because one par- tors, or they have zero, so 21 percent, still a child, I recall a number of older ent or the other was deceased. But as one out of every five, of our children is people offered the following expla- time went on and as I wrapped up my nation for the great disasters that had at tremendous risk of not being a pro- coaching career in the late 1990s, befallen Russia.’’ Then he quotes. ‘‘Men ductive adult, of having a life that is roughly one-half of the young people have forgotten God. That is why all of certainly not what it could be. So it is that we were dealing with had grown this has happened.’’ That is what he important that we focus on this and up without both biological parents. found many people in Russia saying. understand how important this is. One One parent or other had simply taken Marx and Lenin had dismantled Rus- in 12 of our young people today at- off, a divorce or something had oc- sia’s religious heritage, values had fall- tempts suicide. So there is a certain curred; so that certainly left some tre- en, Russia’s foundation was broken, desperation out there. mendous scars. and eventually it collapsed like a I would like to now turn to some- In 1960, the out-of-wedlock birthrate house of cards with nothing to sustain thing that Prime Minister Tony Blair was 5 percent. Today, it is around 36 of Britain said on this floor about 3 it. So if you look at these three nations, percent. About one out of every three years ago, which I think is somewhat which I just picked out randomly, children is born outside of marriage. germane, that relates to what I have there are really some common themes Less than a quarter of families with been talking about with our young peo- of historical collapse. Number one, children under the age of 6 have a par- ple, with our divisions in Congress and citizens are less willing to sacrifice for ent staying home with them full-time. so on. He said, ‘‘As Britain knows, all other people and for their country; One-third of all school-age children predominant power seems for a time number two, citizens become more self- come home to an empty house for at invincible, but in fact it is transient.’’ absorbed, they have a greater desire for least part of the week, and the hours So what he was saying is that every the state to take care of them; number between 3 and 6 p.m., of course, are the great nation for a period of time has three, a weakening of commonly held greatest hours of risk for young chil- assumed that it was going to live for- values; and number four, the decline of dren. ever, that things were not going to spiritual commitment. Then, the last thing I will mention change, that it would be preeminent I think there are some warnings here, here, 24 million children in the United forever, and then eventually realized some things we might think about, States live without their real father. that this power that they had, this some things that may be applicable to So being fatherless is a huge problem aura of invincibility, all of a sudden our country and to this body here. in our country today, and those young was not there anymore. So I think that We currently have the most powerful people who are fatherless are two to there is no question as we look at his- military, the strongest economy, the three more times likely to be abused, tory that what he said is very true. most stable government of any nation have emotional behavior problems, I would like to just take a quick cur- in the world, and so it is easy at times abuse drugs and alcohol, commit a sory look at three nations that cer- to think that we are invincible, that crime and so on. tainly would have fit that category he this will go on forever. But as Tony There is a greeting card company was talking about, nations that were Blair stated, ‘‘As Britain knows, all that went to a prison on Mother’s Day invincible at the time. Certainly Rome predominant power for a time seems and offered to give free greeting cards 2,000 years ago ruled the entire civ- invincible, but in fact it is transient.’’ to every inmate who would want one to ilized world, appeared to be invincible, I think it is our job here in this body send to his mother. They had almost but eventually fell from preeminence. and in this country to see to it that it 100 percent participation. Almost every

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They had practically zero par- Methamphetamine is cheaper and been very challenging at times, and I ticipation. methamphetamine is much more ad- see great potential. I do hope that we You say, well, what in the world hap- dictive, so it is sweeping across the will pull together and hope that we will pened here? The thing was that the country. It started in California and serve the Nation as best we can as time great majority, almost all of the men has slowly moved across, and now moves forward. in that prison, did not have a father. there is a pocket up in the north- f Their father had simply abandoned eastern part of the country where we them, probably early in life, and as a don’t see much of it, but through the LEAVE OF ABSENCE result they were not interested at all Midwest, through the South, through in sending them a card. By unanimous consent, leave of ab- most of the rest of the country, it has sence was granted to: Certainly the family structure has become pretty much a tidal wave. So changed in our country, and I think we Mr. CHANDLER (at the request of Ms. we have been very concerned about PELOSI) for today on account of official have to pay attention to that. We have this. to buttress it as much as we can. We business. We find that in Nebraska roughly Mr. TANNER (at the request of Ms. can’t legislate a lot of these things, but 22,000 people, according to a recent re- we can certainly attempt to do some- PELOSI) for today on account of official port, are addicted in a State of only 1.7 business. thing about it. million. The average meth addict will The second thing that I will address, Mr. KUHL of New York (at the re- cost society about $50,000 a year, so in and this will be the last thing I will quest of Mr. BOEHNER) for today on ac- Nebraska it is about a $1 billion a year talk about, is the fact that the envi- count of personal business. problem, and nationally it is huge. It is ronment that our young people are now Mr. HEFLEY (at the request of Mr. eating up a huge amount of our money growing up in has certainly changed as BOEHNER) for the week of November 13 well. The family, the launching pad, at the present time. on account of attending the NATO Par- So we did again make some attempt has changed, has become less stable, liamentary Assembly in Quebec. to address that here, the Combat Meth and the environment into which we are Mr. GILLMOR (at the request of Mr. Act was important, and I think maybe thrusting our young people has cer- BOEHNER) for the week of November 13 tainly become more difficult, has be- the most important part of that bill on account of attending the NATO Par- come more challenging, has become was that we did something to try to liamentary Assembly in Quebec. regulate sudafedrine, which absolutely more dangerous, and, as a result, we Mr. BOOZMAN (at the request of Mr. have seen some major changes. is necessary in order to produce meth- BOEHNER) for the week of November 13 One thing that I was very proud to amphetamine. on account of attending the NATO Par- see this House address yesterday was There are only about six or seven liamentary Assembly in Quebec. countries in the world that produce the matter of underage drinking. This Mr. TANCREDO (at the request of Mr. sudafedrine, and so what we did in that has become a huge problem in our Na- BOEHNER) for the week of November 13 tion, and we did pass the STOP bill bill was, we said those countries that on account of attending the NATO Par- yesterday. I don’t know if we will get if produce sudafedrine and ship it to liamentary Assembly in Quebec. done in the Senate or not. I hope we other countries will need to give the f will. It simply made an attempt to do United States invoices of where those something about the ravages of under- shipments of sudafedrine are going, SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED age drinking. I will just present a few which enables us then to track the sudafedrine to the ‘‘superlabs,’’ which By unanimous consent, permission to interesting details regarding underage address the House, following the legis- drinking. are mostly in Mexico; and we think lative program and any special orders A recent National Academy of that is the most helpful way we have of heretofore entered, was granted to: Sciences study showed that alcohol getting at some of those superlabs that kills six-and-a-half times more chil- are shipping about 80 to 90 percent of (The following Members (at the re- dren than all other drugs combined. So the methamphetamine into the United quest of Ms. WOOLSEY) to revise and ex- if you look at cocaine, if you look at States. tend their remarks and include extra- heroin, marijuana and on and on, and These are some things that have been neous material:) you combine all of those, alcohol kills done. Mr. DEFAZIO, for 5 minutes, today. six-and-a-half times more children, Of course, we realize that we have a Ms. MCCARTHY, for 5 minutes, today. more than 4,000 a year, which is a huge huge problem with pornography and Mr. EMANUEL, for 5 minutes, today. number. It costs the United States $53 some of video games that are affecting Ms. KAPTUR, for 5 minutes, today. billion annually. There are currently 3 our young people and so on. I will not Ms. WOOLSEY, for 5 minutes, today. million teenage alcoholics. So it is by try to outline all of these, but I just Mr. SCHIFF, for 5 minutes, today. far the biggest drug problem we have. want to mention the fact that I believe Mr. CARDOZA, for 5 minutes, today. The average age for the first drink of that it is important that we, as a body, Mr. PALLONE, for 5 minutes, today. a young person who decides to use alco- as a Congress, pay attention to what is (The following Members (at the re- hol before age 21 is 12.8 years of age. going on with our young people, be- quest of Mr. POE) to revise and extend When you start using alcohol that cause if we don’t, if we fail to address their remarks and include extraneous young, that early in your life, it makes those issues, it is a little bit like a material:) a huge difference because of your psy- football team ignoring something that Mr. BURTON of Indiana, for 5 minutes, chological and your physiological im- eventually will catch up with you. today. maturity. A young person who starts As Tony Blair mentioned, ‘‘The long- Ms. SEKULA GIBBS, for 5 minutes, drinking before age 15 is five times term well-being of a nation is served today. more likely to become an alcoholic well only when you pay attention to Mr. JONES of North Carolina, for 5 than one who waits until they are 21 the next generation.’’ minutes, today. years of age. Mr. BUYER, for 5 minutes, today. Anyway, this body has done some- b 1315 Mr. NUSSLE, for 5 minutes, today. thing about this, not probably enough, And we have a lot of warning signs (The following Member (at his own but at least it is a good start, and I was out there that we are beginning to slip, request) to revise and extend his re- proud to see that happen yesterday. that we have not paid adequate atten- marks and include extraneous mate- Another drug that is particularly tion, that the next generation coming rial:) pernicious and is spreading like wild- up may not be able to carry the ball, so Mr. OWENS, for 5 minutes, today.

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Under clause 13 of rule XXIII, the fol- Kelly, Patrick J. Kennedy, Mark R. Ken- H.R. 860. An act to provide for the convey- lowing Members executed the oath for nedy, Dale E. Kildee, Carolyn C. Kilpatrick, ance of the reversionary interest of the access to classified information: Ron Kind, Steve King, Peter T. King, Jack United States in certain lands to the Clint Neil Abercrombie, Gary L. Ackerman, Rob- Kingston, Mark Steven Kirk, John Kline, Independent School District, El Paso Coun- ert B. Aderholt, W. Todd Akin, Rodney Alex- Joe Knollenberg, Jim Kolbe, John R. ty, Texas. ander, Thomas H. Allen, Robert E. Andrews, ‘‘Randy’’ Kuhl, Jr., Ray LaHood, James R. H.R. 1129. An act to authorize the exchange Joe Baca, Spencer Bachus, Brian Baird, Langevin, Tom Lantos, Rick Larsen, John B. of certain land in the State of . Richard H. Baker, Tammy Baldwin, J. Larson, Tom Latham, Steven C. LaTourette, James A. Leach, Barbara Lee, Sander M. H.R. 3085. An act to amend the National Gresham Barrett, John Barrow, Roscoe G. Levin, Jerry Lewis, John Lewis, Ron Lewis, Trails System Act to update the feasibility Bartlett, Joe Barton, Charles F. Bass, Me- John Linder, Daniel Lipinski, Frank A. and suitability study originally prepared for lissa L. Bean, Bob Beauprez, Xavier Becerra, LoBiondo, Zoe Lofgren, Nita M. Lowey, the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail Shelley Berkley, Howard L. Berman, Marion Frank D. Lucas, Daniel E. Lungren, Stephen and provide for the inclusion of new trail Berry, Judy Biggert, Brian P. Bilbray, Mi- F. Lynch, Connie Mack, Carolyn B. Maloney, segments, land components, and camp- chael Bilirakis, Rob Bishop, Sanford D. Donald A. Manzullo, Kenny Marchant, Ed- grounds associated with that trail, and for Bishop, Jr., Timothy H. Bishop, Marsha ward J. Markey, Jim Marshall, Jim Mathe- other purposes. Blackburn, Earl Blumenauer, Roy Blunt, H.R. 5842. An act to compromise and settle son, Doris O. Matsui, Carolyn McCarthy, Mi- Sherwood Boehlert, John A. Boehner, Henry all claims in the case of Pueblo of Isleta v. chael T. McCaul, Betty McCollum, Thaddeus Bonilla, Jo Bonner, Mary Bono, John United States, to restore, improve, and de- G. McCotter, Jim McCrery, James P. McGov- Boozman, Madeleine Z. Bordallo, Dan Boren, velop the valuable on-reservation land and ern, Patrick T. McHenry, John M. McHugh, Leonard L. Boswell, Rick Boucher, Charles natural resources of the Pueblo, and for Mike McIntyre, Howard P. ‘‘Buck’’ McKeon, W. Boustany, Jr., Allen Boyd, Jeb Bradley, other purposes. Cynthia McKinney, Cathy McMorris, Mi- Kevin Brady, Robert A. Brady, Corrine chael R. McNulty, Martin T. Meehan, f Brown, Sherrod Brown, Henry E. Brown, Jr., Kendrick B. Meek, Gregory W. Meeks, Char- SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED Ginny Brown-Waite, Michael C. Burgess, Dan lie Melancon, Robert Menendez, John L. Burton, G.K. Butterfield, Steve Buyer, Ken The SPEAKER announced his signa- Mica, Michael H. Michaud, Juanita Calvert, Dave Camp, John Campbell, Chris Millender-McDonald, Brad Miller, Jeff Mil- ture to enrolled bills of the Senate of Cannon, Eric Cantor, Shelley Moore Capito, ler, Gary G. Miller, Candice S. Miller, Alan the following titles: Lois Capps, Michael E. Capuano, Benjamin B. Mollohan, Dennis Moore, Gwen Moore, S. 435. An act to amend the Wild and Sce- L. Cardin, Dennis A. Cardoza, Russ Jerry Moran, James P. Moran, Tim Murphy, nic Rivers Act to designate a segment of the Carnahan, Julia Carson, John R. Carter, Ed John P. Murtha, Marilyn N. Musgrave, Sue Farmington River and Salmon Brook in the Case, Michael N. Castle, Steve Chabot, Ben Wilkins Myrick, Jerrold Nadler, Grace F. State of Connecticut for study for potential Chandler, Chris Chocola, Donna M. Napolitano, Richard E. Neal, Randy addition to the National Wild and Scenic Christensen, Wm. Lacy Clay, Emanuel Cleav- Neugebauer, Robert W. Ney, Anne M. Rivers System, and for other purposes. er, James E. Clyburn, Howard Coble, Tom Northup, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Charlie S. 819. An act to authorize the Secretary of Cole, K. Michael Conaway, John Conyers, Norwood, Devin Nunes, Jim Nussle, James L. the Interior to reallocate costs of the Jr., Jim Cooper, Jim Costa, Jerry F. Oberstar, David R. Obey, John W. Olver, Sol- Pactola Dam and Reservoir, South Dakota, Costello, Christopher Cox, Robert E. (Bud) omon P. Ortiz, Tom Osborne, C. L. ‘‘Butch’’ to reflect increased demands for municipal, Cramer, Jr., Ander Crenshaw, Joseph Crow- Otter, Major R. Owens, Michael G. Oxley, industrial, and fish and wildlife purposes. ley, Barbara Cubin, Henry Cuellar, John Frank Pallone, Jr., Bill Pascrell, Jr., Ed Pas- S. 1131. An act to authorize the exchange of Abney Culberson, Elijah E. Cummings, tor, Ron Paul, Donald M. Payne, Stevan certain Federal land within the State of Randy ‘‘Duke’’ Cunningham, Artur Davis, Pearce, Nancy Pelosi, Mike Pence, Collin C. Idaho, and for other purposes. Geoff Davis, Jim Davis, Jo Ann Davis, Lin- Peterson, John E. Peterson, Thomas E. S. 1140. An act to designate the State coln Davis, Tom Davis, Susan A. Davis, Petri, Charles W. ‘‘Chip’’ Pickering, Joseph Route 1 Bridge in the State of Delaware as Danny K. Davis, Nathan Deal, Peter A. R. Pitts, Todd Russell Platts, Ted Poe, Rich- the ‘‘Senator William V. Roth, Jr. Bridge’’. DeFazio, Diana DeGette, William D. ard W. Pombo, Earl Pomeroy, Jon C. Porter, S. 3880. An act to provide the Department Delahunt, Rosa L. DeLauro, Tom DeLay, Rob Portman, Tom Price, David E. Price, of Justice the necessary authority to appre- Charles W. Dent, Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Mario Deborah Pryce, Adam H. Putnam, George hend, prosecute, and convict individuals Diaz-Balart, Norman D. Dicks, John D. Din- Radanovich, Nick J. Rahall, II, Jim committing animal enterprise terror. gell, Lloyd Doggett, John T. Doolittle, Mi- Ramstad, Charles B. Rangel, Ralph Regula, f chael F. Doyle, Thelma D. Drake, David Dennis R. Rehberg, David G. Reichert, Rick Dreier, John J. Duncan, Jr., Chet Edwards, Renzi, Silvestre Reyes, Thomas M. Reynolds, ADJOURNMENT Vernon J. Ehlers, Rahm Emanuel, Jo Ann Harold Rogers, Mike Rogers, Mike Rogers, Mr. OSBORNE. Mr. Speaker, pursu- Emerson, Eliot L. Engel, Phil English, Anna Dana Rohrabacher, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, ant to the order of the House of today, G. Eshoo, Bob Etheridge, Lane Evans, Terry Mike Ross, Steven R. Rothman, Lucille Roy- Everett, Eni F. H. Faleomavaega, Sam Farr, bal-Allard, Edward R. Royce, C. A. Dutch I move that the House do now adjourn. Chaka Fattah, Tom Feeney, Mike Ferguson, Ruppersberger, Bobby L. Rush, Paul Ryan, The motion was agreed to. Bob Filner, Michael G. Fitzpatrick, Jeff Tim Ryan, Jim Ryun, Martin Olav Sabo, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Accord- Flake, Mark Foley, J. Randy Forbes, Harold John T. Salazar, Loretta Sanchez, Linda T. ingly, pursuant to the previous order of E. Ford, Jr., Jeff Fortenberry, Luis G. Sanchez, Bernard Sanders, Jim Saxton, Jan- the House of today, the House stands Fortuno, Vito Fossella, Virginia Foxx, Bar- ice D. Schakowsky, Adam B. Schiff, Jean adjourned until 1:30 p.m. on Friday, ney Frank, Trent Franks, Rodney P. Schmidt, Allyson Y. Schwartz, John J. H. November 17, 2006, unless it sooner has Frelinghuysen, Elton Gallegly, Scott Gar- ‘‘Joe’’ Schwarz, David Scott, Robert C. received a message from the Senate rett, Jim Gerlach, Jim Gibbons, Wayne T. Scott, Shelley Sekula Gibbs, F. James Sen- transmitting its adoption of House Gilchrest, Paul E. Gillmor, Phil Gingrey, senbrenner, Jr., Jose E. Serrano, Pete Ses- Louie Gohmert, Charles A. Gonzalez, Virgil sions, John B. Shadegg, E. Clay Shaw, Jr., Concurrent Resolution 496, in which H. Goode, Jr., Bob Goodlatte, Bart Gordon, Christopher Shays, Brad Sherman, Don Sher- case the House shall stand adjourned Kay Granger, Sam Graves, Al Green, Gene wood, John Shimkus, Bill Shuster, Rob Sim- pursuant to that concurrent resolution. Green, Mark Green, Raul M. Grijalva, Luis mons, Michael K. Simpson, Albio Sires, Ike Thereupon (at 1 o’clock and 16 min- V. Gutierrez, Gil Gutknecht, Ralph M. Hall, Skelton, Louise McIntosh Slaughter, Adam utes p.m.), pursuant to the previous Jane Harman, Katherine Harris, Melissa A. Smith, Christopher H. Smith, Lamar S. order of the House of today, the House Hart, J. Dennis Hastert, Doc Hastings, Alcee Smith, Vic Snyder, Michael E. Sodrel, Hilda adjourned until 1:30 p.m. on Friday, L. Hastings, Robin Hayes, J. D. Hayworth, L. Solis, Mark E. Souder, John M. Spratt, November 17, 2006, unless it sooner has Joel Hefley, Jeb Hensarling, Wally Herger, Jr., Cliff Stearns, Ted Strickland, Bart Stu- received a message from the Senate Stephanie Herseth, Brian Higgins, Maurice pak, John Sullivan, John E. Sweeney, Thom- D. Hinchey, Ruben Hinojosa, David L. Hob- as G. Tancredo, John S. Tanner, Ellen O. transmitting its adoption of House son, Peter Hoekstra, Tim Holden, Rush D. Tauscher, Gene Taylor, Charles H. Taylor, Concurrent Resolution 496, in which Holt, Michael M. Honda, Darlene Hooley, Lee Terry, William M. Thomas, Mike case the House shall stand adjourned John N. Hostettler, Steny H. Hoyer, Kenny Thompson, Bennie G. Thompson, Mac Thorn- pursuant to that concurrent resolution. C. Hulshof, Duncan Hunter, Henry J. Hyde, berry, Todd Tiahrt, Patrick J. Tiberi, John

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Weiner, fense, transmitting Pursuant to Section 27(f) State, transmitting the 2005 Annual Report Curt Weldon, Dave Weldon, Jerry Weller, of the Arms Export Control Act and Section on the United States Participation in the Lynn A. Westmoreland, Robert Wexler, Ed 1(f) of Executive Order 11958, Transmittal No. United Nations, pursuant to Public Law 79- Whitfield, Roger F. Wicker, Heather Wilson, 21-06 informing of an intent to sign the Joint 264, section 4(a); to the Committee on Inter- Joe Wilson, Frank R. Wolf, Lynn C. Woolsey, Strike Fighter Production, Sustainment, national Relations. David Wu, Albert Russell Wynn, Don Young, and Follow-on Development Memorandum of 10032. A letter from the Assistant Sec- retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of C. W. Bill Young, Understanding between Australia, Canada, Denmark, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, State, transmitting the quarterly report of f Turkey, the United Kingdom of Great Brit- obligations and outlays of FY 2004, FY 2005 ain and Northern Ireland, and the United and FY 2006 funds under the Emergency Plan EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, for AIDS Relief through March 31, 2006 pur- States, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the ETC. suant to Division D, Pub. L. 108-199; to the Committee on International Relations. Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive 10024. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Committee on International Relations. 10033. A letter from the Assistant Sec- ment of the Treasury, transmitting as re- communications were taken from the retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of quired by Executive Order 13313 of July 31, Speaker’s table and referred as follows: State, transmitting consistent with the Au- 2003, a 6-month periodic report on the na- 10014. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- thorization for Use of Military Force Against tional emergency with respect to Iran that ment of Energy, transmitting the Depart- Iraq Resolution of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-243), the was declared in Executive Order 12170 of No- ment’s Annual Report on Federal Govern- Authorization for the Use of Force Against vember 14, 1979, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); ment Energy Management and Conservation Iraq Resolution (Pub. L. 102-1), and in order to the Committee on International Rela- Programs during Fiscal Year 2005, pursuant to keep the Congress fully informed, a report tions. to 42 U.S.C. 6361(c); to the Committee on En- prepared by the Department of State for the 10025. A letter from the Assistant Sec- ergy and Commerce. August 15, 2006 — October 15, 2006 reporting retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of 10015. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- period including matters relating to post-lib- State, transmitting certification for FY 2006 ment of Health and Human Services, trans- eration Iraq under Section 7 of the Iraq Lib- that no United Nations organization or mitting the Department’s FY 2005 annual fi- eration Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-338); to the United Nations affiliated agency grants and nancial report to Congress required by the Committee on International Relations. official status, accreditation, or recognition Prescription Drug User Fee Act of 1992 10034. A letter from the Assistant Sec- to any organization which promotes, con- (PDUFA), pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 379g note; to retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of dones, or seeks the legalization of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. State, transmitting a report concerning pedophilia, or which includes as a subsidiary methods employed by the Government of 10016. A letter from the Acting Assistant or member any such organization, pursuant Cuba to comply with the United States-Cuba Secretary for Communications and Informa- to Public Law 103-236, section 565(b) (108 September 1994 ‘‘Joint Communique’’ and tion, Department of Commerce, transmitting Stat. 845); to the Committee on Inter- the treatment by the Government of Cuba of the Department’s report on the activites to national Relations. persons returned to Cuba in accordance with improve coordination and communication 10026. A letter from the Acting Director, the United States-Cuba May 1995 ‘‘Joint with respect to the implementation of E-911 Defense Security Cooperation Agency, trans- Statement,’’ together known as the Migra- services, pursuant to Public Law 108-494, sec- mitting pursuant to Section 62(a) of the tion Accords, pursuant to Public Law 105-277, tion 104; to the Committee on Energy and Arms Export Control Act (AECA), notifica- section 2245; to the Committee on Inter- Commerce. tion concerning the Department of the Air national Relations. 10017. A letter from the Director, Office of Force’s proposed lease of defense articles to 10035. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Civilian Radioactive Waste Management, De- the Government of Greece (Transmittal No. ment of the Treasury, transmitting a six- partment of Energy, transmitting a letter 09-06); to the Committee on International month periodic report on the national emer- concerning the annual report on the activi- Relations. gency with respect to Sudan that was de- ties and expenditures of the Office of Civilian 10027. A letter from the Assistant Sec- clared in Executive Order 13067 of November Radioactive Waste Management, pursuant to retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of 3, 1997, as required by section 401(c) of the 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on En- State, transmitting Notification of the in- National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641(c), ergy and Commerce. tention to excercise the authority under Sec- and section 204(c) of the International Emer- 10018. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- tion 552(c)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act gency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. ment of Health and Human Services, trans- of 1961, to authorize the drawdown of Depart- 1703(c), and pursuant to Executive Order mitting the FY 2005 financial report for the ment of Defense services for Indonesia in 13313 of July 31, 2003; to the Committee on Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA), en- support of the United Nations peacekeeping International Relations. acted on November 18, 2003 (Pub. L. 108-199); operations in Lebanon; to the Committee on 10036. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. International Relations. ment of the Treasury, transmitting as re- 10019. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 10028. A letter from the Assistant Sec- quired by section 401(c) of the National ment of Health and Human Services, trans- retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641(c), and sec- mitting the Department’s report on the De- State, transmitting the Department’s report tion 204(c) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1703(c), and velopmental Disabilities Programs for Fiscal covering current military, diplomatic, polit- pursuant to Executive Order 13313 of July 31, Years 2003-2004, pursuant to Public Law 99- ical, and economic measures that are being 2003, a six-month periodic report on the na- 319, section 105(a)(7); to the Committee on or have been undertaken to complete out tional emergency with respect to significant Energy and Commerce. mission in Iraq successfully, pursuant to narcotics traffickers centered in Colombia 10020. A letter from the Principal Deputy Public Law 109-163, section 1227; to the Com- Associate Administrator, Environmental that was declared in Executive Order 12978 of mittee on International Relations. October 21, 1995; to the Committee on Inter- Protection Agency, transmitting a copy of 10029. A letter from the Assistant Sec- national Relations. the Agency’s report entitled, ‘‘Environ- retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of 10037. A communication from the President mental Health and Safety in the Arts: A State, transmitting Notification of the in- of the United States, transmitting certifi- Guide for K-12 Schools, Colleges and Arti- tention to waive the prohibition on the use cation that the export to the People’s Repub- sans’’; to the Committee on Energy and of FY 2006 Economic Support Funds provided lic of China of the specified items is not det- Commerce. with respect to Bolivia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, rimental to the United States space launch 10021. A letter from the Administrator, En- Ecuador, Kenya, Mali, Mexico, Namibia, industry, and that the material and equip- vironmental Protection Agency, transmit- Niger, Paraguay, Samoa, South Africa, and ment, including any indirect technical ben- ting the FY 2005 Superfund Five-Year Review Tanzania, pursuant to Public Law 109-102, efit that could be derived from such exports, Report to Congress, in accordance with the section 574(b); to the Committee on Inter- will not measurably improve the missile or requirements in Section 121(c) of the Com- national Relations. space launch capabilities of the People’s Re- prehensive Environmental Response, Com- 10030. A letter from the Assistant Sec- public of China, pursuant to Public Law 105- pensation, and Liability Act, as amended by retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of 261, section 1512; (H. Doc. No. 109-151); to the the Superfund Amendments and Reauthor- State, transmitting a copy of Presidential Committee on International Relations and ization Act of 1986; to the Committee on En- Determination No. 2006-27, Waiving Prohibi- ordered to be printed. ergy and Commerce. tion on United States Military Assistance 10038. A communication from the President 10022. A letter from the Managing Director, with Respect to Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, of the United States, transmitting certifi- Federal Communications Commission, trans- Costa Rica, Croatia, Equador, Kenya, Mali, cation that the export to the People’s Repub- mitting a report on Auction Expenditures for Malta, Mexico, Namibia, Niger, Paraguay, lic of China of the specified items is not det- FY 2005, pursuant to the Balanced Budget Peru, Samoa, Serbia, South Africa, St. Vin- rimental to the United States space launch

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Doc. No. 109-152); to the tories for the Commission as required by the 10063. A letter from the Assistant Attorney Committee on International Relations and Federal Activities Inventory Reform Act of General, Department of Justice, transmit- ordered to be printed. 1998 and guidance issued by the Office of ting the Department’s report to Congress for 10039. A letter from the Secretary, Com- Management and Budget; to the Committee 2004 on Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation mission of Fine Arts, transmitting the Com- on Government Reform. and Safe Exchange Services and Programs, mission’s Strategic Plan for FY 2006 through 10051. A letter from the Director, Office of pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 10420(d); to the Com- 2011; to the Committee on Government Re- Management and Budget, transmitting a re- mittee on the Judiciary. form. port entitled ‘‘Statistical Programs of the 10064. A letter from the Assistant Sec- 10040. A letter from the Associate Director United States Government: Fiscal Year retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of for Human Resources, Court Services and Of- 2007,’’ pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3504(e)(2); to the State, transmitting As required by Section fender Supervision Agency for the District of Committee on Government Reform. 417(b) of the USA Patriot Act of 2001 (Public Columbia, transmitting the D.C. Pretrial 10052. A letter from the Executive Director, Law 107-56), the annual report on the status Services Agency’s report on the use of the Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation, of the implementation of machine-readable Category Rating System for the period Octo- transmitting the FY 2006 annual report passports (MRPs) in countries participating ber 2004 through September 2005 and October under the Federal Managers’ Fiscal Integrity in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP; to the 2005 through September 2006, pursuant to 5 Act (FMFIA) of 1982, and the Inspector Gen- Committee on the Judiciary. U.S.C. 3319(d); to the Committee on Govern- eral Act of 1988; to the Committee on Gov- 10065. A letter from the Staff Director, ment Reform. ernment Reform. United States Sentancing Commission, 10041. A letter from the Assistant Sec- 10053. A letter from the Director, Office of transmitting a technical correction in retary for Administration and Management, Personnel Management, transmitting a leg- Amendment 10 of the document entitled, Competitive Sourcing Official, Department islative proposal entitled, ‘‘To make im- ‘‘Amendments to the Sentancing Guide- of Labor, transmitting pursuant to the pro- provements to the Civil Service Retirement lines’’; to the Committeeon the Judiciary. 10066. A letter from the Assistant Sec- visions of the Federal Activities Inventory System and the Federal Employees’ Retire- retary for Civil Works, Department of the Reform (FAIR) Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-270), ment System, and for other purposes’’; to the Army, transmitting the Department’s eighth the Department’s Inventory of Inherently Committee on Government Reform. report of projects, or separable elements of Governmental Activities and Inventory of 10054. A letter from the Office of the Dis- projects, which have been authorized, but for Commercial Activities for 2005; to the Com- trict of Columbia Auditor, transmitting a which no funds have been obligated for plan- mittee on Government Reform. copy of the report entitled, ‘‘Audit of Advi- ning, design or construction during the pre- 10042. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- sory Neighborhood Commission 4C for Fiscal ceding seven full fiscal years, pursuant to 33 ment of Transportation, transmitting the Years 2004 through 2006, as of March 31, 2006’’; U.S.C. 579a; to the Committee on Transpor- Department’s Strategic Plan for Fiscal to the Committee on Government Reform. 10055. A letter from the Assistant Attorney tation and Infrastructure. Years 2006 through 2011; to the Committee on 10067. A letter from the Acting Secretary, General, Department of Justice, transmit- Government Reform. Department of Transportation, transmitting 10043. A letter from the Chair, Equal Em- ting the 2005 annual report on the activities the National Plan of Integrated Airport Sys- ployment Opportunity Commission, trans- and operations of the Public Integrity Sec- tems (NPIAS), 2007-2011, pursuant to 49 mitting the Commission’s Strategic Plan for tion, Criminal Division, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. app. 2203(b)(1); to the Committee on Fiscal Years 2007 through 2012, pursuant to U.S.C. 529; to the Committee on the Judici- Transportation and Infrastructure. Public Law 103-62; to the Committee on Gov- ary. 10068. A letter from the Acting Secretary, ernment Reform. 10056. A letter from the Director, Adminis- Department of Transportation, transmitting 10044. A letter from the Chairman, Federal trative Office of the United States Courts, the Department’s report on the Tribal-State Housing Finance Board, transmitting pursu- transmitting the Conference’s opposition to Road Maintenance Agreements, pursuant to ant to the requirements of Sections 3 and 4 H.R. 5219, ‘‘the Judicial Transparency and Public Law 109-59, section 1119(k); to the of the Government Performance and Results Ethics Enhancement Act of 2006’’; to the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Act of 1993 and Part 6 of Circular A-11 of the Committee on the Judiciary. structure. United States Office of Management and 10057. A letter from the Director, Adminis- 10069. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Budget, the Board’s strategic plan for FY trative Office of the United States Courts, ment of Transportation, transmitting the 2007 through 2012 and its Annual Perform- transmitting a report on compliance within Department’s summary and detailed break- ance Budget for fiscal year 2007; to the Com- the time limitations established for deciding down of the disability-related complaints mittee on Government Reform. habeas corpus death penalty petitions under that U.S. and foreign passenger carriers op- 10045. A letter from the Chairman, Holo- Title I of the Antiterrorism and Effective erating to and from the U.S. received during caust Memorial Museum, transmitting the Death Penalty Act of 1996, pursuant to 28 the 2005 calendar year, pursuant to section Museum’s FY 2006 Report on Audit and In- U.S.C. 2266(b) and (c); to the Committee on 707 of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Invest- vestigative Activities in accordance with the the Judiciary. ment and Reform Act for the 21st Century; Inspector General Act of 1978; to the Com- 10058. A letter from the Staff Director, to the Committee on Transportation and In- mittee on Government Reform. Commission on Civil Rights, transmitting frastructure. 10046. A letter from the Chairman, Inter- notification that the Commission recently 10070. A letter from the Administrator, national Trade Commission, transmitting appointed members to the Illinois Advisory FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- the sixth edition of the United States Inter- Committee; to the Committee on the Judici- mitting notification of compliance with FAA national Trade Commission’s Strategic Plan, ary. safety standards and fulfillment of the re- which covers the period from fiscal year 2006 10059. A letter from the Staff Director, quirement of Section 7 of the Wright Amend- through fiscal year 2011, pursuant to Public Commission on Civil Rights, transmitting ment Reform Act of 2006, pursuant to 49 Law 103-62; to the Committee on Government notification that the Commission recently U.S.C. 40101; to the Committee on Transpor- Reform. appointed members to the Georgia advisory tation and Infrastructure. 10047. A letter from the Chairman, Merit committee; to the Committee on the Judici- 10071. A letter from the Assistant Sec- Systems Protection Board, transmitting the ary. retary for Civil Works, Department of the Board’s report entitled, ‘‘Reforming Federal 10060. A letter from the Staff Director, Army, transmitting the Department’s report Hiring: Beyond Faster and Cheaper,’’ pursu- Commission on Civil Rights, transmitting on the Mississippi River Headwaters Res- ant to 5 U.S.C. 1204(a)(3); to the Committee notification that the Commission recently ervoirs, pursuant to Public Law 100-676, sec- on Government Reform. appointed members to the Utah Advisory tion 21; to the Committee on Transportation 10048. A letter from the Chairman, Na- Committee; to the Committee on the Judici- and Infrastructure. tional Endowment for the Humanities, trans- ary. 10072. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- mitting the Endowment’s Strategic Plans for 10061. A letter from the Acting Assistant ment of Health and Human Services, trans- Fiscal Years 2007 through 2012, as required by Attorney General, Department of Justice, mitting the Department’s report entitled, the Government Performance and Results transmitting a copy of drafte legislation to ‘‘Impact of Increased Financial Assistance to Act of 1993; to the Committee on Govern- amend the federal crime restitution statutes Medicare Advantage Plans’’; jointly to the ment Reform. to allow victims of identity theft to recover Committees on Energy and Commerce and 10049. A letter from the Director, National for the value of the time they spend attempt- Ways and Means. Gallery of Art, transmitting an FY 2006 an- ing to remediate the harm caused by a crimi- 10073. A letter from the Assistant Sec- nual report on audit and investigative cov- nal defendent; to the Committee on the Judi- retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of erage required by the Inspector General Act ciary. State, transmitting a copy of Presidential of 1978, as amended, and the Federal Man- 10062. A letter from the Acting Assistant Determination No. 2007-2, pursuant to Sec- agers’ Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 5 Attorney General, Department of Justice, tion 534(d) of the Foreign Operations, Export

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:35 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L15NO7.000 H15NOPT1 cprice-sewell on PRODPC62 with HOUSE H8672 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 15, 2006 Financing and Related Program Appropria- quently determined by the Speaker, in each H. Res. 1084. A resolution to honor the con- tions Act of 2006, Pub. L. 109-102; jointly to case for consideration of such provisions as tributions and life of Edward R. Bradley; to the Committees on International Relations fall within the jurisdiction of the committee the Committee on Government Reform. and Appropriations. concerned. By Mr. BUYER: By Mr. PEARCE: H. Res. 1085. A resolution honoring the f H.R. 6333. A bill to authorize the presen- service and accomplishments of Major Gen- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS tation of flags at the funerals of civilian Fed- eral Joseph G. Webb, Jr., United States eral employees engaged in the support of Army; to the Committee on Armed Services. Under clause 2 of rule XII, public military operations who have died in combat By Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD (for bills and resolutions were introduced zones in the course of their duties; to the herself and Mrs. BONO): and severally referred, as follows: Committee on Government Reform. H. Res. 1086. A resolution supporting the By Mr. PETRI (for himself and Ms. By Mr. PALLONE (for himself, Mr. goals and ideals of ‘‘National Teen Dating MATSUI): FRANK of Massachusetts, and Mr. Violence Awareness and Prevention Week’’; H.R. 6334. A bill to amend the Elementary to the Committee on Government Reform. FRELINGHUYSEN): and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to en- H.R. 6325. A bill to provide a new effective By Mr. PENCE (for himself, Mr. LAN- sure that participants in the Troops to TOS, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. date for the applicability of certain provi- Teachers program may teach at a range of BOOZMAN, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. sions of law to Public Law 105-331; to the eligible schools; to the Committee on Edu- CHABOT, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. Committee on Financial Services. considered cation and the Workforce, and in addition to DELAHUNT, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. and passed. the Committee on Armed Services, for a pe- FLAKE, Mr. FORTENBERRY, Mr. By Mr. TIBERI: riod to be subsequently determined by the GALLEGLY, Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin, H.R. 6326. A bill to clarify the provision of Speaker, in each case for consideration of Ms. HARRIS, Mr. ISSA, Mr. KING of nutrition services to older Americans; to the such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- New York, Mr. LEACH, Mr. MACK, Mr. Committee on Education and the Workforce. tion of the committee concerned. MCCAUL of Texas, Ms. MCCOLLUM of considered and passed. By Mr. STUPAK: By Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California H.R. 6335. A bill to prohibit the use of Fed- Minnesota, Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. POE, (for herself and Ms. ESHOO): eral funds for official travel after Election Mr. ROHRABACHER, Ms. ROS- H.R. 6327. A bill to make certain manage- Day of members of Congress who will not LEHTINEN, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. SMITH of ment reforms to the Free File program of serve as members during the next Congress; Washington, Mr. SMITH of New Jer- the Internal Revenue Service; to the Com- to the Committee on House Administration. sey, Mr. TANCREDO, Ms. WATSON, Mr. mittee on Ways and Means. By Mr. STUPAK: WILSON of South Carolina, Mr. By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey (for him- H.R. 6336. A bill to amend title 4, United EVANS, Mr. KIRK, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. self and Mr. LEWIS of Georgia): States Code, with respect to the flying of the MANZULLO, Mr. SHAYS, and Ms. H.R. 6328. A bill to establish a congres- National flag at half-staff pursuant to the WASSERMAN SCHULTZ): sional Commission on the Abolition of Mod- order of a Governor of a State, territory, or H. Res. 1087. A resolution designating ern-Day Slavery; to the Committee on Inter- possession; to the Committee on the Judici- Room H-139 of the Capitol as the ‘‘Henry J. national Relations, and in addition to the ary. Hyde Room’’; to the Committee on Transpor- Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: tation and Infrastructure. Means, for a period to be subsequently deter- H.R. 6337. A bill to provide equitable treat- f ment for the people of the Village Corpora- mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- ADDITIONAL SPONSORS sideration of such provisions as fall within tion established for the Native Village of the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Saxman, Alaska, and for other purposes; to Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors the Committee on Resources. By Ms. CARSON (for herself, Mr. KEN- were added to public bills and resolu- By Mr. BOEHNER: NEDY of Rhode Island, Mr. CONYERS, H.J. Res. 101. A joint resolution appointing tions as follows: Mr. RUSH, Mr. NADLER, Mr. CLEAVER, the day for the convening of the first session H.R. 65: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. of the One Hundred Tenth Congress; consid- CRENSHAW, Mr. YOUNG of Florida, and Mr. OWENS, Mr. WYNN, and Mr. JEFFER- ered and passed. ROGERS of Michigan. SON): By Mr. THOMAS: H.R. 215: Ms. HERSETH. H.R. 6329. A bill to ensure prompt access to H. Con. Res. 495. Concurrent resolution au- H.R. 450: Mr. CUMMINGS. supplemental security income, social secu- thorizing the printing as a House document H.R. 772: Ms. FOXX. rity disability, and medicaid benefits for per- of ‘‘United States House of Representatives, H.R. 808: Mr. SHUSTER and Mr. EVERETT. sons released from certain public institu- The Committee on Ways and Means: A His- H.R. 964: Mr. MEEHAN. tions; to the Committee on Ways and Means, tory, 1789-2006’’; to the Committee on House H.R. 1384: Mr. SWEENEY. and in addition to the Committee on Energy Administration. H.R. 1632: Mr. DELAHUNT. and Commerce, for a period to be subse- By Mr. BOEHNER: H.R. 2014: Mr. RAHALL. quently determined by the Speaker, in each H. Con. Res. 496. Concurrent resolution H.R. 2231: Mrs. SCHMIDT, Mr. WAMP, and case for consideration of such provisions as providing for an adjournment or recess of the Mr. TANNER. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee two Houses; considered and agreed to. H.R. 2895: Mrs. KELLY. concerned. By Mr. BOEHNER: H.R. 3248: Mr. PAYNE. By Mrs. CUBIN: H. Res. 1083. A resolution electing a certain H.R. 3307: Mr. ANDREWS. H.R. 6330. A bill to designate the facility of Member to a certain standing committee of H.R. 3352: Mr. HAYES. the United States Postal Service located at the House of Representatives; considered and H.R. 3569: Mr. BOUCHER. 152 North 5th Street in Laramie, Wyoming, agreed to. H.R. 3854: Mr. MEEKs of New York. as the ‘‘Gale W. McGee Post Office’’; to the By Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania (for H.R. 4597: Mr. CAMPBELL of California, Mr. Committee on Government Reform. himself, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. FATTAH, LAHOOD, and Mr. PAYNE. LEAVER ICHAUD By Mr. EVERETT (for himself, Mr. Mr. MOORE of Kansas, Mr. JACKSON of H.R. 4727: Mr. C , Mr. M , and NGEL BONNER, and Mr. ROGERS of Ala- Illinois, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. Mr. E . H.R. 4736: Mr. ANDREWS. bama): BUTTERFIELD, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. H.R. 4904: Mr. TOWNS. H.R. 6331. A bill to amend the environ- MCGOVERN, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. THOMP- H.R. 5058: Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. mental quality incentives program of the De- SON of Mississippi, Mrs. MALONEY, H.R. 5147: Mr. CLAY. partment of Agriculture to authorize the Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. PLATTS, Ms. CAR- H.R. 5161: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Secretary of Agriculture to provide assist- SON, Mr. OWENS, Mr. DENT, Mr. HIN- H.R. 5198: Mr. MOORE of Kansas. ance to active agricultural producers for the CHEY, Mr. SERRANO, Ms. LEE, Mr. H.R. 5363: Mr. HINOJOSA, Mrs. KELLY, and construction of reservoirs as part of their ag- ROSS, Mr. NADLER, Mr. MEEKS of New Mr. EVANS. ricultural operations for the storage of York, Mr. SNYDER, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. H.R. 5369: Mr. CARTER and Ms. PRYCE of water, and for other purposes; to the Com- DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. PASCRELL, Ms. Ohio. mittee on Agriculture. NORTON, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. JEF- H.R. 5465: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. By Mr. KOLBE (for himself, Ms. ESHOO, FERSON, Mr. FILNER, Mr. BARROW, Ms. H.R. 5704: Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland. and Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California): MCCOLLUM of Minnesota, Mr. COSTA, H.R. 5755: Mr. SIMPSON. H.R. 6332. A bill to establish the Sandra Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan, Mr. WU, H.R. 5790: Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Day O’Connor Center on Constitutional Law Ms. ESHOO, Ms. WATSON, Mr. KAN- H.R. 5791: Mr. GOODE. at Stanford Law School and to establish the JORSKI, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mr. H.R. 5795: Mr. WEXLER and Mr. HONDA. William H. Rehnquist Center on Constitu- KUCINICH, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Ms. H.R. 5806: Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. tional Structures of Government at the Uni- MILLENDER-MCDONALD, Mr. LANTOS, H.R. 5834: Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- versity of James E. Rogers School of Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. BERRY, Ms. fornia, Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota, and Mr. Law; to the Committee on Education and the SCHWARTZ of Pennsylvania, Mr. SCHWARZ of Michigan. Workforce, and in addition to the Committee HOLDEN, Mrs. MCCARTHY, Mr. STU- H.R. 5850: Mr. PAYNE and Mr. BISHOP of on the Judiciary, for a period to be subse- PAK, and Mr. ANDREWS): New York.

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H.R. 5858: Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. SMITH of H.R. 6175: Mr. TOWNS. H. Res. 962: Ms. WATSON. Washington, Mr. LEACH, and Mr. KUCINICH. H.R. 6216: Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. MEEHAN, and H. Res. 1063: Mr. ROTHMAN. H.R. 5866: Ms. SEKULA GIBBS. Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. H. Res. 1080: Mr. WEINER, Mr. FRANK of H.R. 5896: Mr. GUTIERREZ. H.R. 6283: Mr. GOODE and Mr. TANCREDO. Massachusetts, and Mr. SHAYS. H.R. 5916: Mr. CUMMINGS and Ms. BERKLEY. H.R. 6309: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. MEEKS of New H.R. 6038: Ms. NORTON. f H.R. 6044: Mr. GUTIERREZ. York, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. H.R. 6067: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- STARK, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Mr. fornia. CUMMINGS, and Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. DISCHARGE PETITIONS— H.R. 6318: Mr. FARR and Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 6093: Mr. SENSENBRENNER. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS H. Con. Res. 129: Mr. SAXTON. H.R. 6117: Mr. BERRY, Mr. WYNN, Mr. MAR- H. Con. Res. 388: Ms. ESHOO and Ms. WAT- The following Members added their SHALL, and Mr. BACHUS. SON. H.R. 6118: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia and Mr. names to the following discharge peti- H. Con. Res. 457: Mr. BAIRD. tions: RAMSTAD. H. Res. 733: Mr. HOLT, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. H.R. 6130: Mr. BONNER. ISRAEL, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. MOORE Petition 14 by Mr. FILNER on House Reso- H.R. 6132: Mr. GARY G. MILLER of Cali- of Kansas, and Mr. MEEHAN. lution 917: Walter B. Jones. fornia, Mr. GOHMERT, and Mr. CAMPbell of H. Res. 787: Mr. WAXMAN and Ms. Petition 15 by Mr. DOGGETT on House California. SCHAKOWSKY. Resolution 987: Ron Paul and Ted Poe.

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Vol. 152 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2006 No. 129 Senate The Senate met at 2:15 p.m. and was Senator from the State of New Hampshire, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- called to order by the Honorable JOHN to perform the duties of the Chair. pore. Without objection, it is so or- E. SUNUNU, a Senator from the State of TED STEVENS, dered. New Hampshire. President pro tempore. Mr. SUNUNU thereupon assumed the f PRAYER chair as Acting President pro tempore. The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- f UNANIMOUS-CONSENT REQUEST— fered the following prayer: RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY S. 3709 Let us pray. LEADER Eternal Spirit, the fountain of all Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask wisdom, make us Your servants. Teach The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- unanimous consent that at a time to be us to listen to Your guidance and to be pore. The majority leader is recog- determined by the majority leader in faithful in doing Your bidding. Give us nized. consultation with the Democratic lead- er, the Senate proceed to the imme- a spirit of kindness so we will properly f diate consideration of Calendar No. 527, represent You. Bless us with the peace SCHEDULE of knowing we are doing Your will. S. 3709, the U.S.-India nuclear bill. I Use our lawmakers. Help them to Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, we are further ask that a manager’s amend- fully understand how to make right coming in this afternoon rather than ment to be agreed upon by Senators choices. Protect them from danger and this morning, as we did yesterday, fol- LUGAR, BIDEN, and FRIST be agreed to empower them to never do anything lowing the elections of the Democratic as original text for the purpose of fur- that will bring them shame. Make leadership, and today following the Re- ther amendment, and that the only them wise interpreters of the signs of publican leadership elections. Right other amendments in order be: Ensign the times and undergird them with away I want to congratulate Senators regarding inspection, to be considered Your enabling might. MCCONNELL, LOTT, KYL, HUTCHISON, in closed session; Reed, Levin, Obama, We pray in Your powerful name. CORNYN, and ENSIGN, who will rep- two Dorgan amendments, Feingold, Amen. resent our Republican Party in our Boxer, Feinstein, Harkin, up to seven leadership here in this body. Bingaman, Kennedy, and Dodd. I fur- f This afternoon the Senate will con- ther ask that all amendments except PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE duct a period for morning business. As Senator FEINGOLD’s be subject to rel- we speak, we are working on an agree- evant second degrees and that all be re- The Honorable JOHN E. SUNUNU led ment regarding the U.S.-India nuclear lated to the subject matter of the bill. the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: agreement and possible progress on ap- I further ask that once the bill as I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the propriations bills. We finished the amended has been read a third time, United States of America and to the Repub- MILCON bill yesterday and have other the Senate then proceed to the consid- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, eration of H.R. 5682, the House-passed indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. bills sequenced and will be able to ad- dress those in short order. We hope to companion, that all after the enacting f be able to schedule votes for later this clause be stricken and the text of S. APPOINTMENT OF ACTING afternoon. We also need to act on the 3709 as amended be inserted in lieu PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE short-term continuing resolution thereof, and that the Senate then pro- which has just arrived from the House. ceed to a vote on passage of H.R. 5682 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The When votes are scheduled, Senators as amended with no intervening action clerk will please read a communication will be notified over the course of the or debate. I further ask that following to the Senate from the President pro afternoon. passage of the bill, the Senate insist tempore (Mr. STEVENS). Mr. REID. Mr. President, I note the upon its amendment and request a con- The assistant legislative clerk read absence of a quorum. ference with the House, the Chair be the following letter: The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- authorized to appoint conferees, and S. U.S. SENATE, pore. The clerk will call the roll. 3709 be returned to the calendar. PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, The assistant legislative clerk pro- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Washington, DC, November 15, 2006. To the Senate: ceeded to call the roll. pore. Is there objection? Without objec- Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, Mr. FRIST. Mr. President. I ask tion, it is so ordered. of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby unanimous consent that the order for Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, this is the appoint the Honorable JOHN E. SUNUNU, a the quorum call be rescinded. unanimous consent about how we will

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Iraqi economy is in worse shape today our business this week and then fol- There is no doubt that they want us to than it was in March of 2003. Electric lowing that we will be out until De- speak honestly about the current fail- and water treatment capacity, oil pro- cember 4, or that week of December 4. ures and boldly about the way through duction, access to clean water, are all As we look ahead, because we have a the present crisis. But it is also very below prewar levels. America has spent number of issues to address, we will be clear that Americans are not defeat- $14 billion training and equipping keeping our colleagues notified on both ists. They want success in Iraq, they 300,000 Iraqi police and security forces; sides of the aisle. There are a number want our troops to succeed, and they yet today as I speak on the floor of this of issues the Democratic leader and I want them to come home. Chamber, some 23 separate sectarian have outlined that we would like to do I note as I speak here there are hear- militias alone operate with impunity before we leave in December. ings occurring in the Armed Services throughout Baghdad. Sectarian Committee. I commend Senator WAR- f killings continue largely unabated, NER and Senator LEVIN for holding such averaging scores of deaths a day. RECOGNITION OF THE a hearing. They heard this morning These realities mean that none of us DEMOCRATIC LEADER from some of our leading military fig- should underestimate the difficulties The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ures. This afternoon there will be addi- ahead. We need to recognize—every sin- pore. The Democratic leader is recog- tional witnesses appearing before gle time we talk about this matter— nized. them. So I am very conscious that a lot the remarkable service being per- Mr. REID. Mr. President, there are a of people are thinking about this issue formed by our men and women in uni- number of amendments that need to be now and that we hope to come up with form. Theirs is a very difficult job. debated. I would hope Senators under- some positive suggestions on how we Anyone who has been there, regardless stand, it is as if it is Friday afternoon might come to a successful conclusion of his or her views on policy, has to ad- at 2:30 and there are 18 or so amend- of this policy—a policy, I might add, mire immensely the courage and deter- ments on here and they have to come that is in deep jeopardy of failure. mination of these people as they go out and start debating them. We are going In that respect, the message of the every single day, facing the kinds of to finish this bill before we leave. That American people was one of hope: that problems that are everywhere in the is what the majority leader said. I will years of strained, painful debate can streets of Baghdad, Fallujah, and other cooperate with him in any way I can. give way to American pragmatism; major urban areas. So I do not under- This is legislation we have been wait- that leaders can find in national secu- estimate the tremendous burden these ing on for a long time. I hope Senators rity not a political cudgel but a polit- people bear every single day, as too who have amendments will start debat- ical consensus; and that Iraq, even often they become nothing more than ing them. now, is not past salvaging, if we right target practice for those who seek to Mr. President, I note the absence of a our course immediately. gain the upper hand in Iraq. I hope the resignation of Secretary quorum. Nor do I underestimate the difficult Rumsfeld is a sign that the White The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- task facing Jim Baker, Lee Hamilton, House has heard that message. But I pore. The clerk will call the roll. and their colleagues on this task force would add very quickly that it is not The assistant legislative clerk pro- that is determined to find some an- enough to change the leadership at the ceeded to call the roll. swers to Iraq. They know, as I do, if Pentagon when a week ago Sunday the Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I ask unan- there were any easy solutions we would Vice President of the United States imous consent that the order for the have discovered them by now. It may proclaimed that we intend to go, and I quorum call be rescinded. be that members of the Baker-Ham- quote him, ‘‘full-speed ahead’’ in Iraq. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ilton commission will not be able to ar- The President must fundamentally pore. Without objection, it is so or- rive at a consensus. I hope that is not change our Iraq policies if we are to re- dered. the case. But I have no doubt that their verse the downward spiral into chaos efforts are taking place in a construc- f that threatens the territorial integrity tive and bipartisan spirit and we here RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME of that country and our larger regional should do everything we can to follow security interests—as well as the suc- their example in the weeks and months The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- cess of our war on al-Qaida and inter- ahead. pore. Under the previous order, the national terrorism. I hope to add briefly to that debate leadership time is reserved. In the midst of an election season, by sharing some of my own thoughts f some of America’s best foreign policy this afternoon. Taken individually, minds were working diligently to find MORNING BUSINESS none of these proposals that I am going that new direction. We are lucky to to discuss are groundbreaking or The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- have two distinguished former public earthshattering in any way. A sound pore. Under the previous order, there servants to chair the Study Group on foreign policy rarely is. But after a war will now be a period for the transaction Iraq: the former Secretary of State sparked by ideology and grand theo- of morning business with Senators per- James Baker and the former Chairman rizing, maybe we can once more learn mitted to speak for up to 5 minutes of the House International Relations the value of quiet virtues. Taken to- each. The Senator from Connecticut is Committee, Lee Hamilton. Their group gether, I believe these suggestions recognized. of experts is striving diligently to find might help to reverse the ongoing spi- f consensus on a set of policy rec- ral into violence and chaos, permit the ommendations to put before the Presi- phased redeployment of U.S. troops IRAQ POLICY dent and the Congress of the United within and from Iraq, and secure Amer- Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I thank States. It is painful work, but it is nec- ica’s regional interests to the greatest the Chair. I may request to speak for a essary work. And the tragedy of Iraq— extent. few more minutes than 5, and when the over 30,000 injured troops, hundreds of Clearly, our interests are in dis- time comes, I will so inform the Chair. thousands of innocent Iraqis dead, repair, and other regions cry out for at- Last week the American people went more than 2,800 of our fellow citizens in tention. We are further away from sta- to the polls across our great Nation. uniform killed—the tragedy of Iraq de- bilizing Afghanistan and dealing a mor- They went not simply to choose new mands nothing less than a new direc- tal blow to our al-Qaida and Taliban political leaders, but to ask those lead- tion and some new thought. enemies. In fact, drug traffickers and

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Regional powers such as stronger now than at any point since diately and continue over the next 12 Turkey, Iran, Syria, and Saudi Arabia our invasion. to 18 months, in concert with our ef- could be enormously useful to us as This summer an emboldened and de- forts to enhance the stability of the mediators—a ‘‘Friends of Iraq’’ group, fiant Iran launched a proxy war Iraqi Government, engage Iraq’s neigh- committed to ensuring the integrity of against our ally Israel; and the apoca- bors, and build a better and more se- its borders, the disbanding of the mili- lyptic mullahs are undeterred in their cure life for the people of that country. tias, and the unity of its government. pursuit of nuclear weapons. Third is professional military and se- When it comes to protecting our se- Last month North Korea claimed to curity forces. Iraq will never be unified curity, we must be as willing to wage have tested a nuclear weapon of its as a sovereign and secure nation until diplomacy as we have been willing to own, a further example of our coun- all of its citizens can count on the Iraqi wage war. Robust, muscular, and direct try’s growing vulnerabilities, a further forces to be capable of maintaining in- negotiations are not gifts to our en- cost of this administration’s fixation ternal stability and protecting the na- emies. They are the essential tools of on Iraq. While we have been bogged tion’s territorial integrity. But no avoiding conflict and securing peace down in that country, North Korea has Iraqi Army can ever meaningfully and stability. taken the chance to expand its nuclear stand up when Iraq’s political atmos- We are reminded of the eloquence of arsenal fivefold. phere remains so poisonous. John Kennedy, who said many years Al-Qaida, Afghanistan, Iran, North Which leads me to my fourth point, ago, ‘‘Let us never negotiate out of Korea—the conclusion is irrefutable: unity government. Our commanding fear. But let us never fear to nego- America is less safe today because of generals have rightly concluded there tiate.’’ our Iraq diversion. That is precisely is no military solution to Iraq’s unfold- Further, rebuilding Iraq’s economy why so many voices among our civilian ing civil conflict. Only a political solu- should be a part of any regional and and military leadership are calling tion which unifies all Iraqis around a international rescue mission. The Iraqi upon the President to change course in common cause will save Iraq from be- Government has formally requested that country. coming a failed state. help from the United States to develop I believe there are five key ingredi- So, along with the training of Iraqi an International Compact for Iraq. ents to any course change that we troops, I believe we must tackle Iraq’s This compact could serve as a blue- must take: establishment of internal political chaos, because only stability print for a new partnership with the security in that country; phased rede- will be the cornerstone of a prosperous international community, one aimed at ployment of United States forces; con- nation. consolidating peace and pursuing polit- tinued training of an independent, pro- Finding common cause must come ical, social, and economic development fessional military and security force first and foremost from within Iraq. It over the next five years. for Iraq; a strong central government; must come from Iraq’s secular and reli- There are no guarantees, of course. and regional and international engage- gious leaders, leaders such as Aya- Iraq is broken. The policies of the Bush ment. tollah Sistani. We need Iraqis like him administration, in my view, have sadly Let me first talk briefly about secu- at the table and the United States failed. But last week’s elections have rity. I think we must continue to re- needs to encourage more acts of leader- given us the gift of opportunity—to cruit and train forces that reflect ship by him and others. chart a new course in Iraq if we are Iraq’s ethnic diversity, forces that are Our political goals for Iraq are clear. honest enough, tough enough, and bold capable of neutralizing sectarian mili- Though Iraq’s constitution is federal, enough to find it. tias and are able to restore and main- with local flexibility for provinces, we Reducing and withdrawing our troop tain domestic stability. Without that, must insist on a stable and unified cen- presence. Restoring security. Sup- nothing is likely to happen. But I be- tral government, capable of distrib- porting the development of a unified lieve the hour has arrived when Iraq uting resources to its citizens on a just Iraqi Government. Enlisting Iraq’s must assume the responsibility for po- basis. Iraq’s oil must be shared equi- neighbors and the international com- licing itself. At great cost, the United tably. At the end of the day, Iraq may munity. Creating economic activity in States has given the Iraqi people the end up a divided and partitioned state that shattered country. If we take chance for a much brighter future. Now where sectarian influences govern; but these steps, or ones like them, we can they must seize it. There is not a treas- that should not be our stated policy. serve our larger interests in peace and ury deep enough nor an army large Nor should we allow short-term polit- prosperity and security, not only for enough to achieve this goal if the Iraqi ical expediency to keep us from dis- the Iraqis but, as importantly, for our- people themselves lack the will to banding sectarian militias. Our failure selves. We can begin to redeem a great achieve it for themselves. to confront them head-on forces un- harm. Second, redeployment. ‘‘More troops countable Iraqis to live in daily fear for The American voters have asked this or fewer troops’’ is a sterile debate. their very lives. us of us. While they don’t have a spe- The reality is that in cities such as That said, I believe we should not cific plan in mind, they want us to Baghdad and Falluja, our soldiers are preclude the possibility of integrating come together, to chart a new course, going door to door like a police force ex-militia members into the profes- to make some sense, to be rational and on the front lines of religious violence, sional Iraqi military—but only if they think about the importance not only of and they need to be removed from that be vetted and retrained first. Iraq getting on its feet—but of our na- fruitless exercise. Our troops should be Fifth and finally, regional and inter- tion meriting its vital role in the relocated from these larger urban zones national engagement. Iraq’s neighbors world. No other nation in the 21st cen- to less populated regions and border have a huge stake in a stable and com- tury is going to lead but this great na- areas where they can more effectively petent Iraq. If there is one thing that tion of ours. Other nations down the advance our strategic interests: contin- unites all of the nations bordering Iraq, road may assume that responsibility, ued training of Iraqi forces and the pro- it is the fear that Iraq will splinter but as far as I can see, only one nation tection of Iraq’s territorial integrity into fractured enclaves with dedicated can lead now—and it is ours. And if we until Iraqis can do so for themselves. sectarian militias that will not only continue on the path we are following Remaining United States forces terrorize each other but threaten the today in Iraq, that mission will be far should be repositioned to United States stability of the nations that border more difficult to fulfill. bases in Kuwait and Qatar, where they them. So far more is at risk here than just could be available to protect American It is for that reason that the admin- what happens in Iraq. We risk failing interests if they should be called upon, istration should find willing partners— the calling of leadership itself. and to Afghanistan, where we must re- if it were willing to look. Iraq’s neigh- Anything I suggested here, I know double our efforts to capture bin bors, as well as regional international others have raised. But I came here Laden, dismantle al-Qaida and neu- organizations can help Iraq toward today, above all, to ask a question:

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But what- offer, on behalf of himself and myself, and the States in the Southeastern ever ideas come to the fore, let us de- an amendment that we had offered to United States, that doesn’t help at all, bate the substance in tolerance and the Senate on a different appropria- particularly since some of our seniors good faith, open to new thinking and tions bill several months ago—and have been accustomed to ordering hungering for new action. passed—that would allow Americans to these much less expensive drugs by The American people are watching purchase low-cost prescription drugs mail or by e-mail or by telephone calls. us, wondering if we have heard their from Canada. When it got to the conference com- call for a new way forward. The Iraqi Every year, millions of Americans, mittee, they watered down the provi- people are watching us, wondering if who cannot otherwise afford their pre- sion. That is what we are going to ad- their united country can still survive scriptions at pharmacies, seek those dress today. I am waiting on Senator and succeed. Americans and Iraqis both same FDA-approved prescriptions from VITTER to come to the floor so we can want what it is within our power to Canada at significantly lower prices. offer this amendment. give them: hope. Back in July, Senator VITTER and I We have a new opportunity on an ap- Again, I thank the President for his introduced a separate amendment on propriations bill that includes the Food indulgence in providing a little more this issue to the Department of Home- and Drug Administration appropria- time. I yield the floor. land Security appropriations bill. Our tions. This does not assure Americans The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- amendment prohibited Customs from access to lower cost medications from pore. The Senator from Florida is rec- stopping the importation of FDA-ap- Canada, since the FDA can still hold up ognized. proved prescription drugs by American the imports if they choose to do so citizens. under current law. That is why we are f The amendment was in response to a going to add this amendment to pre- TAX EXTENDERS new policy implemented by U.S. Cus- vent the FDA from interfering with the Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- toms which resulted in over 38,000 pre- importation of prescription drugs from dent, I rise to address two matters that scription drug shipments being de- Canada. will be taken up by the Senate in this tained by Federal officials. Our amend- A little bit of good news came out lameduck session. The first will be ment received overwhelming bipartisan the last time we tried to do this with after we come back from the Thanks- support when it was added to the Sen- regard to the Customs Department. In giving holiday. We will be taking up a ate bill. October, Customs threw up its hands tax bill that will include a group of This Senator started receiving com- and said: We have more important what we call tax extenders. These are plaints as far back as 21⁄2 years ago. things to do on the huge import of tax breaks that are in existing law They had been ordering prescriptions drugs that are counterfeit. That is which are running out of time. They from Canada for years, and suddenly what we are going after. We are not are going to cease to exist by the 1st of Customs was confiscating their pre- going to confiscate these individual the year, unless we extend these tax scriptions. Customs has admitted that purchases of a 90-day supply or less breaks. One of those tax breaks is very it was to the tune of almost 40,000 pre- which are prescriptions from Canadian important to our State of Florida. In scriptions. pharmacists. fact, six States in this Union do not To a senior citizen who is so des- With that as a precedent, it would have a personal income tax at the perate to make financial ends meet— seem to me that the Senate would cer- State level. Whereas, those 44 States and, in fact, sadly, in America in the tainly go along with us and put this in that do have the personal income tax year 2006, some senior citizens are hav- the law right now with regard to the are able to deduct that State income ing to make a choice because of their FDA to make sure that this policy is tax in the calculation of their Federal financial condition between buying very clear. income tax, in those six States that do their groceries or buying their pre- When Congress returns in January, not have the State income tax, they scription medicines. They are forced to we should look at, additionally, what is have no such deduction. But their main do things such as cutting their medi- introduced by my colleague who is on revenue stream is a State sales tax. cine tablets in half to try to stretch it the floor now, Senator DORGAN, and The deduction of that State sales tax out when, in fact, their doctor tells Senator SNOWE, the Pharmaceutical has been a major help to constituents them that is not what they should be Market Access and Drug Safety Act. in those six States, including my State doing. Yet it is happening. This bipartisan bill, which I support, of Florida. It has saved, for example, Over and over again, seniors have is going to set up a comprehensive sys- the people of the State of Florida $750 been able to order from Canadian phar- tem for importation of prescription million per year in Federal income macists at half the cost of their pre- drugs which will further help our sen- taxes by being able to deduct their scription medicine. It is not a question ior citizens on lower prescription drug Florida State sales tax. It is my understanding that this is of safety because it is made by the costs. all worked out; that, in fact, we are same manufacturer and even with the Ultimately, we will have to debate going to be able to extend all of these same packaging. the very essence of the problem in tax extenders and that it will be done Back in the summer, Senator VITTER Medicare prescription drug benefits, in the week of the lameduck session and I saw an opportunity on an appro- Part D benefits. That is going to be a when we come back after the Thanks- priations bill to prohibit Customs from whole new debate that we will have out giving holiday. That, of course, is enor- using the appropriated moneys for the here on how to fill the doughnut hole mously important. seizure of those kinds of individual pur- which some people say would cost I had a hand, along with Senator chases for a small duration of time—no something like $26 billion. But there is HUTCHISON of Texas, in passing that more than a 90-day supply of their pre- a way to do that—by allowing Medicare bill to begin with, but that bill was ef- scriptions and only from Canada. to do what other parts of the Federal fective for 2 years. That 2 years is We passed it in the Senate over- Government have done for years, in- about to expire at the end of this cal- whelmingly. It goes down to a House- cluding the Veterans’ Administration endar year. So we certainly need that Senate conference committee, and they and the Department of Defense; that is, extended. watered down that provision to say use the bulk purchasing power to nego- that it can be done to bring those f tiate lower prices for drugs. small, limited, individual supplies of As most people know, that was pro- PRESCRIPTION DRUG AMENDMENT prescription drugs from Canada but hibited in the Medicare prescription Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- only if you bring it personally back drug benefit. But I think we are going dent, I also want to speak on a matter from Canada. to be addressing that because that is a

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I believe Senator league was on the Senate floor yester- help lower these prescription drug VITTER would indicate that as well. It day, as I was, and he was offering an prices. is a step in the right direction. amendment on the Military Construc- I am looking forward to working I am supportive of it with the under- tion appropriations bill dealing with with Senators in a bipartisan way to standing that we will have a more com- agricultural disaster. In exchange for embrace this Vitter-Nelson amend- prehensive piece of legislation on this withdrawing that amendment on the ment. issue which will be introduced, will be Military Construction bill, he was Thank you. offered, and will be voted on with a given some assurance that the Agri- I yield the floor. very large majority in the Senate. The culture appropriations bill would come The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- House of Representatives has already next to the Senate and he would be pore. The Senator from North Dakota. demonstrated its support for such a able to offer that amendment on the Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, my col- plan. If we can’t get it done in the Agriculture appropriations bill. league from Florida was describing the lameduck session, as soon as we turn Let me, first of all, support my col- issue of prescription drug pricing in the calendar and begin a new year, I league, Senator CONRAD. He knows and our country—an amendment that am convinced we will get this done. I know that the Agriculture appropria- would be offered to a subsequent appro- I appreciated the words of my col- tions bill includes a disaster piece that priations bill dealing with the FDA and league from Florida. I added in the committee many months its enforcement of the reimportation of I yield the floor and suggest the ab- ago. That amendment I offered in the prescription drugs. sence of a quorum. committee was one we had worked on Let me point out, as he properly said, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- with Senator CONRAD and many other that Senator SNOWE and myself and pore. The clerk will call the roll. Senators on a bipartisan basis. It was others, a large bipartisan group, Sen- The assistant legislative clerk pro- Senator CONRAD and myself who were ators MCCAIN and KENNEDY, introduced ceeded to call the roll. recognized in the committee to offer legislation—and have been blocked Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I ask the agricultural disaster plan. That from having it considered for some unanimous consent that the order for was in the spring of this year. many months in the Senate—dealing the quorum call be rescinded. Subsequent to that, we have now had with the comprehensive approach to re- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- a very substantial drought that has en- importation of FDA-approved drugs. pore. Without objection, it is so or- veloped a fair part of this country, dev- The American consumer is now dered. astating some additional crops, and we charged the highest prices for prescrip- The senior Senator from North Da- have not been able to get the Agri- tion drugs in the entire world. Let me kota is recognized. culture appropriations bill back to the say that again. The American con- f Senate so we can make an adjustment sumer is charged the highest prices for to the disaster plan for farmers, an ad- prescription drugs anywhere in the FARMER DISASTER ASSISTANCE justment to include the 2006 disaster, world. It is not fair. That pricing pol- Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, yester- but we have not been able to get it to icy has to change. One of the ways to day I withdrew an amendment to pro- the floor of the Senate. That is why my change it will be to put downward pres- vide disaster assistance to farmers and colleague, Senator CONRAD, offered it sure on pricing in this country by al- ranchers for the disasters of 2005 and yesterday as an amendment to the lowing American consumers to access 2006. I did so on the basis of an assur- Military Construction bill. We have al- those identical FDA-approved drugs, ance by the majority leader that is in ready passed it twice in the Senate; some of which are actually made in the RECORD very clearly: we would go that is, an agricultural disaster plan. this country; to reimport them from to the Agriculture appropriations bill Two times I added it in the Appro- other countries, FDA-approved, made today, I would have a chance to offer priations Committee. On two occa- and manufactured in manufacturing my amendment today, the rights of all sions—I believe both were with supple- plants approved by the FDA. Senators were protected, and that they mental bills—both occasions we went My colleague talked about Canada would have their rights. Now I am told to a conference with the House of Rep- and the United States. That is an obvi- there is an objection to going to the resentatives. I had money in for a farm ous issue. My State borders Canada, Agriculture appropriations bill. disaster plan. In both circumstances, and we see people coming back and I say to my colleagues, that leaves we went to the conference; the Senate forth going to Canada to purchase pre- me with no alternative but to object to conferees, at my request, had a vote, scription drugs, in some cases for one- other business. I, in good faith, re- insisted on the Senate position which tenth the price they are charged in this moved my amendment yesterday, took included an agricultural disaster plan country. it down, with the assurance—and that for family farmers who got hit with the We need to find a way to pass the is in the RECORD, very clearly in the weather disaster; and on both occa- comprehensive legislation. My col- RECORD—from the majority leader, the sions the President threatened a veto league from Florida cosponsored that assurance that we would go to Agri- and got the House conferees, at the re- bill and worked with us on it—myself, culture appropriations today. I alert quest of the Speaker, to object. There- Senator SNOWE from Maine, Senator my colleagues I kept my word. I would fore, twice it got knocked out in a con- MCCAIN, Senator GRASSLEY, Senator hope others would keep theirs. ference. KENNEDY, a pretty significant bipar- If that is not to be, I will be in a posi- The third time now, I have added the tisan group in the Senate. We have not tion in which I will be objecting to any farm disaster piece to the Agriculture had a vote on that only because it has other business coming before the Sen- appropriations bill. We did that before been blocked. We will have a vote on ate. If they want to have a live this growing season in which we had a that in the next session of Congress if quorum, we can go through that exer- very devastating drought, so that we are not able to offer it in the com- cise, but we will go through it repeat- needs to be adjusted. ing weeks. In the next session of Con- edly. This is not fair. It is not right. My colleague, Senator CONRAD, is of- gress, we will have a vote on it. We have tried repeatedly to get this fering the farm disaster piece that We will have very substantial num- bill up so we can have a vote. It has would try to reach out to those family bers in the Senate supporting that leg- previously passed the Senate with 77 farmers who now do not know whether islation. When we do, it will be good votes in favor. they will be able to continue farming, news for American consumers who now What we are asking for is not unrea- reach out with a helping hand to say: pay the highest prices in the world for sonable. We have reduced the cost dra- You are not alone. We cannot make

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This two years—2005, with substantial flood- progress we need to make on the current bill Congress has essentially said to other ing, and in 2006, a protracted drought that is on the floor, which I hope and expect farmers and this President has said to in some significant areas of the coun- to be able to finish tonight. If that is the other farmers: You might have lost all try—we face a prospect of losing a case, we plan on going to the Agriculture bill of your crops from a drought or a flood, great many family farmers just be- tomorrow. All rights would be reserved for but it didn’t have a name named cause this country will have said—if we all Senators, of course. We don’t have an agreement, but that is the intention. ‘‘Katrina.’’ It is not like a hurricane, it do not do what Senator CONRAD and I The disaster ag relief bill is very important is not named; therefore, you are not and others want to do, this country and has been talked about by Republicans going to get any disaster help—just will have said: It doesn’t matter. The and Democrats and we expect to debate it to- those who got hit with Hurricane only farmers we will help are in the morrow. It is a more appropriate place for Katrina and lost their crops. That is gulf region, those who were hit by a this amendment. So I think this is a good not fair. No one in this country would hurricane. Some of my colleagues have understanding. think that is fair. said it is tempting to name a drought. Mr. President, I withdrew my amend- So what we are trying to do—I in the Give it a name, if that is what is re- ment based on that understanding. I Committee on Appropriations and my quired here. Give these natural disas- did it in good faith. I did it to accom- colleague, Senator CONRAD, here in the ters a name. We do with hurricanes. modate my colleagues. I did it so other Senate with this amendment—is to say My colleague is suggesting the right legislation could move. But now I am to farmers who are out there won- remedy. We have, apparently, some told the agreement is not going to be dering: Will our family be able to con- people saying we need to go to another kept. That is not acceptable. That is tinue on the farm next year? Will we be piece of legislation. Perhaps there is just not acceptable. That puts me in able to do spring planting? Will we the India nuclear agreement. the position now of having to object to have the capability to put a crop in? At My colleague says, properly—and I proceeding to other business. I have no this point, the answer for many of was in the Senate when this exchange alternative but to do that. them, thousands of them, is: No, we are took place—my colleague says: Yester- I am here representing thousands of not going to be able to continue farm- day, I withdrew my amendment from farm families across our State and ing because we had a disaster. Where a the Military Construction bill—and he really right down the heartland of the crop should have existed on our land, did—and I heard the discussion as a re- country. We have 26 cosponsors for this there was barren land, no seeds, no sult of his withdrawing that amend- legislation, totally bipartisan, about as crop. ment. I believe there is an under- many Republicans as Democrats on the It used to be in our farm bill we had standing that the next piece of legisla- bill because we have had the third a disaster title. When a disaster oc- tion we go to, which would be this worst drought in the country’s history. curred, we, with that disaster title, afternoon, is the Agriculture appro- That is the reality. could say to farmers: We want to help priations bill. That will give him the I have a letter on my desk from a you. Now there is no disaster title in opportunity—and me and others—to man talking about the disaster. And in the farm bill, and each year when there both introduce and speak to farm dis- that letter he said to me—this is from is a disaster we have to reach out to aster aid that is long overdue, that last year when we had terrible flood- try to create a disaster bill. should have been done long ago. ing—he had 26 inches of rain over a This country goes almost every place Senator CONRAD has indicated that very short period of time. The result in the world to help when there is trou- he would object to other procedures was he had no production, and he lost ble. What about at home? What about and other proceedings unless we reach $120,000. Even with the crop insurance, when there is trouble on the family an understanding of going to the Agri- it did not come close to covering his farm? I know that is far from the city culture appropriations bill. I certainly bills, and that he and his wife and his lights and far from the cameras, but support that and would be in the Sen- family were going to be forced off the the fact is, that is real trouble for fam- ate with him, prepared to object, just land if there were not some assistance. ilies whose dream is about to end be- as he would. Let me just recount the history. Al- cause they cannot continue farming. That is the background. That is the ways in our past when anyone suffered Why? Is it because they mismanaged? story. My colleague, Senator CONRAD, from natural disaster in this country, Is it because they are not good farmers, is perfectly within his rights. He is ab- anywhere, Congress responded. Con- because they can’t grow a crop? No. It solutely accurate in terms of what we gress responded. We responded when is because a drought came around and understood when we left the Senate there was Hurricane Katrina. We re- destroyed everything on their farm or yesterday. sponded when there was Hurricane it is because a flood came and washed I yield the floor. Rita. In fact, this gentleman says: I it away. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. urged our delegation to support the In 2005, in parts of our State, there DEMINT). The Senator from North Da- victims of Hurricane Katrina. We suf- were over a million acres that could kota. fered the same kind of loss here, a com- not be planted—think of that—could Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I thank plete economic loss, but there were no not be planted at all, and nearly an- my colleague, Senator DORGAN, and I news cameras seeing our disaster. We other 1 million planted acres and all also point to the RECORD, the RECORD had a slow-motion disaster but every the seeds were washed away with tor- from yesterday, page S. 10900. It says: bit as devastating. rential rain where one-third of a year’s Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I notice the The question is, Are those people worth of rain fell in 24 hours. Think of majority leader has returned to the floor. I going to be given any kind of helping that. Then you say to those farmers: tried to recount for our colleagues the status hand, the kind of thing we have done You know what. Tough luck. You are of our discussion, and the understanding that repeatedly in the past? on your own. we had reached, that I would withdraw my Now, we don’t budget for disasters. That is not the way this country has amendment from this bill with the under- Some have said it is a budget buster. dealt with farmers. We have always be- standing that we would go to the Agriculture No, it is not. No. 1, there is no budget. lieved there is value and importance in Appropriations bill tomorrow and have a No. 2, to the extent we have agreed on having farmers on the land farming chance to offer it there. All Senators’ rights guidelines for spending, it has always would be reserved. That is the status of it. I and creating America’s food supply. We just ask if that is the majority leader’s un- been understood, it has always been have always said: We want to have a derstanding. If it is, I will then be willing to the case for the 20 years I have been bridge across troubled times for you. withdraw my amendment for the Military here that natural disasters are treated When price depressions occur, when Construction bill and we can conclude that. separate and apart from the budget. It

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Mr. President, $4.5 With that, I yield the floor. since the Senate was last in session in billion for 2 years of disasters. And this Mr. REID. I suggest the absence of a the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. is a national bill. This is not restricted quorum. Too often when we talk about our to one region, one location. This will The PRESIDING OFFICER. The fallen troops, they become faceless, if assist anybody who had a loss of at clerk will call the roll. it is not your family, statistics, but we least 35 percent. And if you have a loss The legislative clerk proceeded to don’t want that anymore. We want to of at least 35 percent, only then do you call the roll. recognize, and the American people start to get any assistance; and then Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I ask want to recognize, what is really hap- you only get a percentage of the loss, unanimous consent that the order for pening to the fathers, mothers, sisters, 50 percent covered. So you get nothing the quorum call be rescinded. and children. They are our children, on the first 35 percent of loss, nothing. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and many have children of their own. Only if you have a loss of at least 35 objection, it is so ordered. Among those who perished are PFC percent do you get anything. If your Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I ask Donald S. Brown, 19 years of age, from loss is over 35 percent, you will get as- unanimous consent that Senator LAU- Succasunna, NJ. I attended his wake 2 sistance on a highly restricted basis. TENBERG be recognized for 10 minutes weeks ago, met with his family, and The bankers of my State have told and that I be recognized at the end of LCpl Christopher B. Cosgrove III of me if this kind of assistance is not that period. Cedar Knolls, NJ. There are many more forthcoming, 5 to 10 percent of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without New Jerseyans who have perished farmers and ranchers in our State will objection, it is so ordered. there. The number is almost 80 now. go out of business, not because of any The Senator from New Jersey. We look around, and they are from fault of theirs, but because of the most f States across the country. Almost incredible swing in weather that we HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES every State has seen the loss of a have ever seen. former resident, someone with roots in Last year, we had flooding that pre- Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I that State: vented a million acres from even being thank the Senator from North Dakota SGT Bryan Burgess of Garden City, MI; planted. It was not even planted. This for enabling me to make some remarks SGT Courtland A. Kennard of Starkville, year, we have had the third worst about the war and where things are as MS; drought, according to the scientists, in we see them. CWO Miles P. Henderson of Amarillo, TX; our Nation’s history, a drought that It has been more than a month since CPL Kyle W. Powell of Colorado Springs, CO; Senator DORGAN and I saw firsthand in we were last together in the Senate. While we were out of session, the war SPC James L. Bridges of Buhl, ID; a tour with our Governor and agricul- LTC Paul J. Finken of Mason City, IA; tural leaders of our State. in Iraq continued to rage. We in the LCpl James Brown of Owensville, IN; I even saw irrigated corn—irrigated Congress had the pleasure of going SSG Jason D. Whitehouse of Phoenix, AZ; corn—in which the ears never filled out home to our families, our friends, fa- PFC Jason Franco of Corona, CA; because the heat was so unbelievably miliar circumstances and sur- SGT Luke J. Zimmerman of Luxemburg, intense. In one day in my hometown, it roundings. Our troops in Iraq, however, WI; SGT Thomas M. Gilbert of Downers Grove, was 112 degrees. I am not talking about didn’t have that opportunity while we were off, so to speak, for almost 6 IL; the heat index. I am talking about the SPC Nicholas K. Rogers of Deltona, FL; actual temperature, 112 degrees. weeks. Everyone knows that we did MAJ David G. Taylor of Apex, NC; In July and August of this last year, work at home, but we were in familiar, LCpl Eric W. Herzberg of Severna Park, we had extreme temperatures day after safe territory. The troops were in MD; day after day, and no rain. It was dev- harm’s way, trying to bring order to a CPL Joshua C. Watkins of Jacksonville, astating. And it is just not my State. It country in absolute chaos. FL; is right down the heartland of the Tragically, many of our people there SSG Patrick O. Barlow of Greensboro, NC; did not survive since the Senate was CPL David M. Unger of Leavenworth, KS; country: South Dakota, Nebraska, SGT Norman R. Taylor of Blythe, CA; , Texas, over into Minnesota, last in session. During the recess, SSG Garth D. Sizemore of Mount Sterling, Montana. America lost 157 brave men and women KY; There are 26 cosponsors of this bill. It in combat, 146 in Iraq and 11 in Afghan- 2LT Joshua L. Booth of Fiskdale, MA; is fully bipartisan. This legislation has istan, and 649 were seriously wounded. PFC Keith J. Moore of San Francisco, CA; passed overwhelmingly in the Senate Most of us have been to Walter Reed and with 77 votes. and the naval hospital in Bethesda and 1SG Charles M. King of Mobile, AL. So I just say to my colleagues, I was had opportunities to talk to some of There are too many more to read given a commitment yesterday that we those people who are so seriously them all now. would go to the Agriculture appropria- wounded, some limbless, some sight- I ask unanimous consent that a full tions bill today, and that I would have less. Their pain goes way beyond that list of the 157 persons be printed in the a chance to offer my amendment; that which is directly part of their wound; RECORD. Senators could raise any objections their pain goes on for the rest of their There being no objection, the mate- they might have. They could raise a lives. rial was ordered to be printed in the rule XVI objection. By the way, we now Now here we are, almost at Thanks- RECORD, as follows: know that would not lie against our giving. Americans are looking forward FALLEN HEROES DURING THE SENATE RECESS bill. We also know that they could to sharing a holiday with family and Sergeant Bryan Burgess, of Garden City, raise a budget point of order. That friends. But in this season of giving Michigan would require a supermajority vote. We and cheer, we have to find a serious Sergeant First Class Rudy A. Salcido, of are fully prepared to do that and to ac- way to give some cheer, some recogni- Ontario, California cept the will of the body. tion for the sacrifices of our soldiers. Sergeant Courtland A. Kennard, of But what is not fair is not to have a Outside my office, I have found a way Starkville, Mississippi vote. And what is especially not fair is to express thanks to them. We have es- Staff Sergeant Gregory W.G. McCoy, of Webberville, Michigan not to keep the commitment that was tablished a photographic display of Staff Sergeant Richwell A. Doria, of San made yesterday publicly and privately those who have lost their lives. It is Diego, California that we would go to the Agriculture called the ‘‘Faces of the Fallen.’’ It is Lance Corporal Ryan T. McCaughn, of appropriations bill today and have an visited daily by tourists and others Manchester, New Hampshire

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Galvan, of San Antonio, Lance Corporal Edwardo Lopez, Jr., of Au- Lance Corporal Jeremy Scott Sandvick Texas rora, Illinois Monroe, of Chinook, Montana Corporal Kyle W. Powell, of Colorado Staff Sergeant Patrick O. Barlow, of Specialist Timothy Fulkerson, of Utica, Springs, Colorado Greensboro, North Carolina Second Lieutenant Mark C. Gelina, of Sergeant First Class Daniel A. Brozovich, Specialist John Edward Wood, of Hum- Moberly, Missouri of Greenville, Pennsylvania boldt, Kansas Specialist James L. Bridges, of Buhl, Idaho Specialist Jose R. Perez, of Ontario, Cali- Staff Sergeant Lawrence Parrish, of Leb- Lieutenant Colonel Paul J. Finken, of fornia anon, Missouri Mason City, Iowa Specialist Daniel W. Winegeart, of Corporal Carl W. Johnson II, of Philadel- Lieutenant Colonel Eric J. Kruger, of Gar- Kountze, Texas phia, Pennsylvania land, Texas Staff Sergeant Ronald L. Paulsen, of Van- Sergeant Brandon S. Asbury, of Tazewell, Staff Sergeant Joseph A. Gage, of Modesto, couver, Washington Virginia California Staff Sergeant Jesus M. Montalvo, of Rio Lance Corporal John Edward Hale, of Lance Corporal James Brown, of Piedras, Puerto Rico Shreveport, Louisiana Owensville, Indiana Specialist Joseph C. Dumas, Jr., of New Or- Corporal Bradford H. Payne, of Mont- Staff Sergeant Jason D. Whitehouse, of leans, Louisiana gomery, Phoenix, Arizona Corporal David M. Unger, of Leavenworth, Corporal Nicholas A. Arvanitis, of Salem, Corporal Michael H. Lasky, of Sterling, Ar- Kansas New Hampshire kansas Corporal Russell G. Culbertson III, of Corporal Benjamin S. Rosales, of Honston, Lance Corporal Luke B. Holler, of Amity, Pennsylvania Texas Bulverde, Texas Second Lieutenant Christopher E. Loudon, Lance Corporal Edward M. Garvin, of Private Michael P. Bridges, of Placentia, of Brockport, Pennsylvania Malden, Massachusetts California Staff Sergeant Ryan E. Haupt, of Phoenix, Staff Sergeant Christopher O. Moudry, of Lance Corporal Minhee Kim, of Ann Arbor, Arizona Baltimore, Maryland Michigan Sergeant Norman R. Taylor III, of Blythe, Specialist George R. Obourn Jr., of Creve Corporal Gary A. Koehler, of Ypsilanti, California Coeur, Illinois Michigan Petty Officer First Class Nathan J. Frigo, Specialist Timothy Burke, of Hollywood, Private First Class Kevin J. Ellenburg, of of Kokomo, Indiana Florida Middleburg, Florida Staff Sergeant Garth D. Sizemore, of Private First Class Dean Bright, of Private First Class Jason Franco, of Co- Mount Sterling, Kentucky Roseburg, Oregon rona, California Second Lieutenant Joshua L. Booth, of Staff Sergeant Jonathan Rojas, of Ham- Sergeant Michael R. Weidemann, of New- Fiskdale, Massachusetts mond, Indiana port, Rhode Island Sergeant Lester Domenico Baroncini, Jr., Staff Sergeant Daniel Isshak, of Alta Sergeant Kraig D. Foyteck, of Skokie, Illi- of Bakersfield, California Loma, California nois Private First Class Stephen Bicknell, of Sergeant Joseph W. Perry, of Alpine, Cali- Sergeant Michael T. Seeley, of Fred- Prattville, Alabama fornia ericton, Canada Corporal Michael K. Oremus, of Highland, First Lieutenant Joshua Deese, of Robeson Sergeant Kenneth E. Bostic, of Hawthorne, New York County, North Carolina Nevada Specialist Justin R. Jarrett, of Jonesboro, Sergeant Jonathan E. Lootens, of Lyons, Lance Corporal Troy D. Nealey, Eaton Georgia New York Rapids, Michigan Staff Sergeant James D. Ellis, of Valdosta, Captain Mark C. Paine, of Rancho Sergeant Luke J. Zimmerman, Luxem- Georgia Cucamonga, California burg, Wisconsin Specialist Raymond S. Armijo, of Phoenix, Sergeant Brock A. Babb, of Evansville, In- First Sergeant Ricky L. McGinnis, Ham- Arizona diana ilton, Ohio Specialist Kristofer C. Walker, of Creve Lance Corporal Joshua M. Hines, of Olney, Private First Class Donald S. Brown, of Coeur, Illinois Succasunna, New Jersey Illinois Private First Class Satieon V. Greenlee, of Sergeant Thomas M. Gilbert, of Downers Private First Class Keith J. Moore, of San Pendleton, South Carolina Grove, Illinois Francisco, California Staff Sergeant Joe A. Narvaez, of San An- Private First Class Daniel B. Chaires, of First Sergeant Charles M. King, of Mobile, tonio, Texas Tallahassee, Florida Alabama Sergeant Denise A. Lannaman, of Bayside, Lance Corporal Jonathan B. Thornsberry, Staff Sergeant Joseph M. Kane, of Darby, New York of McDowell, Kentucky Pennsylvania Sergeant Mario Nelson, of Brooklyn, New Petty Officer Second Class Charles V. Specialist Timothy J. Lauer, of York Komppa, of Belgrade, Montana Saegertown, Pennsylvania Sergeant Chase A. Haag, of Portland, Or- First Lieutenant Amos C.R. Bock, of New Sergeant Jonathan J. Simpson, of Rock- egon Madrid, Missouri port, Texas Captain Justin D. Peterson, of Davisburg, Hospital Corpsman Charles O. Sare, of Airman First Class Leebenard E. Chavis, of Michigan Hemet, California Hampton, Virginia Lance Corporal Christopher B. Cosgrove Lance Corporal Richard A. Buerstetta, of Lieutenant Johnny K. Craver, of McKin- III, of Cedar Knolls, New Jersey Franklin, Tennessee ney, Texas Corporal Aaron L. Seal, of Elkhart, Indi- Lance Corporal Tyler R. Overstreet, of Gal- Private First Class Kenny F. Stanton, Jr., ana latin, Tennessee of Hemet, California Corporal Luis E. Tejeda, of Huntington Specialist Carl A. Eason, of Lovelady, Private First Class Thomas J. Hewett, of Park, California Texas Tempe, Texas Sergeant Kampha B. Sourivong, of Iowa Specialist Nicholas K. Rogers, of Deltona, Sergeant Gene A. Hawkins, of Orlando, City, Iowa Florida Florida Sergeant First Class Scott E. Nisely, of Sergeant Willsun M. Mock, of Harper, Kan- Sergeant Justin T. Walsh, of Cuyahoga Marshalltown, Iowa sas Falls, Ohio Corporal Robert Weber, of Cincinnati, Ohio Specialist Matthew W. Creed, of Covina, Captain Shane T. Adcock, of Mechanics- Petty Officer Second Class Michael A. California ville, Virginia Monsoor, of Garden Grove, California Specialist Nathaniel A. Aguirre, of Sergeant Nicholas R. Sowinski, of Tempe, Private First Class Christopher T. Blaney, Carrollton, Texas Arizona of Winter Park, Florida Major David G. Taylor, of Apex, North Lance Corporal Shelby J. Feniello, of Con- Sergeant Charles J. McClain, of Fort Riley, Carolina nellsville, Pennsylvania Kansas Lance Corporal Eric W. Herzberg, of Se- Lance Corporal Derek W. Jones, of Salem, Private First Class Alex Oceguera, of San verna Park, Maryland Oregon Bernardino, California Sergeant First Class Tony L. Knier, of Lance Corporal Jon Eric Bowman, of Major Douglas E. Sloan, of Charlevoix, Sabinsville, Pennsylvania Dubach, Louisiana Michigan Corporal Joshua C. Watkins, of Jackson- Private First Class Phillip B. Williams, of Specialist Isaiah Calloway, of Jackson- ville, Florida Gardnerville, Nevada ville, Florida

VerDate Mar 15 2010 23:49 Feb 05, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2006SENATE\S15NO6.REC S15NO6 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY November 15, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S10949 Staff Sergeant Kyu H. Chay, of Fayette- people, without telling the Congress Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I know ville, North Carolina that some program has to be presented this is not necessarily the position of Private Michael V. Bailey, of Waldorf, that says we will not stay there for- the occupant of the chair. He is being Maryland Specialist Jason A. Lucas, of Columbus, ever. The price is far too costly. asked to do that on behalf of the other Ohio I yield the floor. side. I regret that very much because Chief Warrant Officer Scott W. Dyer, of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- we had what was to me a very clear un- Cocoa Beach, Florida ator from North Dakota. derstanding yesterday. It was very Specialist Fernando D. Robinson, of Haw- f clear. We were going to go to the Agri- thorne, California culture appropriations bill today. I was Angelo J. Vaccaro, of Deltooa Florida DISASTER RELIEF FOR FARMERS to be given the right to offer my Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I want Mr. LAUTENBERG. I want their fam- amendment. All other Senators would to say to my colleagues, I hope very ilies to know that they can find their have their rights respected with re- much we are able to find some accom- names in the permanent RECORD. spect to that bill. That meant they modation to work out the situation. I Around many dinner tables across the could call for a supermajority vote. stand ready to try to resolve this mat- Nation this Thanksgiving, the con- They could try to invoke rule XVI. We ter. I did it yesterday. I withdrew an versation will no doubt turn to the Iraq were prepared to deal with any of those amendment with the assurance that we war. By this Thanksgiving, we will contingencies. would go to the Agriculture appropria- have been at war in Iraq as long as we I must say that this action leaves us tions bill today. I really expected that were in World War II. I served in that with very little choice but to now ob- commitment would be kept. I don’t war for almost 3 years. By reading ject to proceeding to other matters. If know how else this place can run but these names today, my hope is that the good faith means something in this on the good faith of Members. I did my dinner table conversations will discuss Chamber, that means commitments are best to accommodate colleagues yes- our foreign policy and the reasons that kept. I regret very much that we find terday and did so on the assurance, we are there, the reasons that they ourselves in this circumstance. The both public and private, that we would think put us there. I would ask them to commitment made to me yesterday go to the Agriculture appropriations contact their Senators, Representa- was very clear, both public and private. bill so we could have a vote—we could tives in Washington with views and We were going to go to the Agriculture have a series of votes, if necessary—on questions that are on their minds. appropriations bill today. We were the question of whether we are going to Think about it. There are proposals going to have a chance to vote. It is provide disaster assistance to farmers now from outstanding leaders in this not exactly a novel idea here that we who have been hit by drought, flooding, body suggesting that we need more vote. People have a chance to win or and other natural disasters, something troops than we have there, when it is lose. That is what I am asking for. we have done routinely in the past, the desire of most of us to get out of That is what I was assured yesterday there. We can argue about timetables frankly, at far greater cost. One of my colleagues asked me yes- would happen today. and should we have timetables, but we So, again, I ask unanimous consent terday: How does this compare to dis- know this: we want our people home. It to proceed to the Agriculture appro- aster bills of the past? We looked it up. is shocking to hear suggestions that priations bill. One year we had a disaster bill of $16 maybe we ought to be—not maybe, The PRESIDING OFFICER. In my billion, natural disaster. Another bill, that we ought to be sending more capacity as a Senator, I object. troops. Where were those suggestions another year it was $14 billion. Mr. CONRAD. Objection is clearly This is $4 billion for 2 years. This is when General Shinseki, a very high heard. Again, I regret that very much. ranking chief of the Army, said to the not some outsized disaster assistance The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- legislation; it is barebones. We recall Pentagon, to the President, to the ator from North Dakota, Mr. DORGAN, American people that we ought to have that the bill that passed earlier was in is recognized. at least 300,000 people on the ground the $6 billion range, when I had earlier Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, my col- there? Why, then, if this war was offered $6.7 billion. We are down to $4.5 league has sought unanimous consent planned properly, didn’t we respect the billion, as we have taken out things to bring up the Agriculture appropria- opinions of so many senior officers in the White House said they would object tions bill. I recognize, and I know he the military who said we needed more to. We took out the energy provisions, recognizes, that we don’t have the and were denied? for a savings of $1.8 billion. We stripped power of scheduling in the Senate. When we hear pleas that say put out some of the support for small busi- That is the basis of that request. Those more troops there, I, for one—I am sure nesses, for a savings of $215 million. We who observe the process of legislating colleagues of mine feel the same way— did add steps to reduce the cost in re- might wonder sometimes, if you are don’t know where they are going to get sponse to complaints from the adminis- not doing anything, why are you not them. We are stretched thin now. So I tration. We now have it stripped down doing something? think it is a fairly arbitrary sugges- to the barebones, $4.5 billion for 2 Clearly we are not doing anything at tion, unless there is a plan accom- years. the moment. We have no business pend- panying it that says whatever we do, Mr. President, I thank very much ing. We are attempting to do a piece of this is what we intend to do. I don’t those who have tried to work things legislation dealing with the agricul- want to get into that argument about out. I look forward to further discus- tural disaster for family farmers who timetables, and cut and run. No, stay sions. suffered weather-related disasters. With that, I suggest the absence of a and die. Is that the alternative that we That is on the basis of the discussion quorum. are talking about? No. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The yesterday, where the leader of the Sen- I don’t want us to leave in a fashion clerk will call the roll. ate wanted to finish the Military Con- that negates some of the sacrifices that The legislative clerk proceeded to struction bill, and my colleague, Sen- have been made, but we are now being call the roll. ator CONRAD, withdrew his amendment left alone as other countries pull out Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I ask dealing with farm disaster help in the few people who were there as part unanimous consent that the order for order to allow that bill to be completed of a coalition which never really mate- the quorum call be rescinded. yesterday. So the assumption was, rialized. We want a plan. We want some The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without with the back-and-forth my colleague idea as to what the President, the ad- objection, it is so ordered. read from the RECORD, that we would ministration thinks about when we can Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, in line have the opportunity today for my col- start to look ahead, think more about with the agreement we had reached league to offer an amendment to the it from this side, from the American yesterday, I now ask unanimous con- Agriculture appropriations bill because side, and not have some false hopes, sent that we proceed to the Agriculture the assumption and intent was to bring dismal hopes that we are going to be appropriations bill. up the Agriculture appropriations bill able to stay there and correct this situ- The PRESIDING OFFICER. In my first thing today. That has not been ation without telling the American capacity as a Senator, I object. the case.

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We have a lot of are going to be able to vote on this cause there is nothing to do? farm families wondering: Will we be amendment, at that point, then we can That is not the case. We are not able to have money to run our farms, move on. doing anything, despite the fact that for spring planting, or are we going to I yield the floor. there are things to be done, because be told by our bankers and lenders that Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I sug- people object to doing things. That is a we cannot continue? gest the absence of a quorum. strange situation. What should be There is an urgency to this. If it can- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. not be the case that we move to that done? The Agriculture appropriations COBURN). The clerk will call the roll. this afternoon, then OK. If it is the bill should be brought to the floor. The legislative clerk proceeded to case that there are objections to mov- That was the intention yesterday. call the roll. ing to the Agriculture appropriations That bill is one I worked on last Mr. DEMINT. Mr. President, I ask bill today and someone says let’s bring spring. I am a member of that agri- unanimous consent that the order for up the India nuclear deal, the question culture appropriations subcommittee. I the quorum call be rescinded. offered an amendment that my col- I raise is, Can we get an agreement fol- lowing that, so that we have certainty? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without league Senator CONRAD and many oth- We are not asking for the Moon here. objection, it is so ordered. ers worked on on a bipartisan basis. All we are asking for is certainty to be f That amendment, dealing with farm able to bring to the floor of the Senate disaster aid to farmers, was agreed to. NUTRITION SERVICES TO OLDER and to have a vote on a disaster relief It went through the entire process. But AMERICANS package that is supported by almost the bill has not been brought to the three-fourths of the Senate. Mr. DEMINT. Mr. President, I ask floor. It needs to be modified now be- My hope is that the majority leader unanimous consent that the Senate cause we have had a devastating and others will agree with us that we proceed to the immediate consider- drought in the middle of 2006. My col- need to find a time. Perhaps the time ation of H.R. 6326, which was received league would modify, with his amend- cannot be today. Can it be at a future from the House. ment, the original amendment and pro- date? As my colleague indicated, the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The vide the disaster aid we want to pro- Presiding Officer is constrained to ob- clerk will report the bill by title. vide to family farmers. ject on behalf of the majority leader. I The legislative clerk read as follows: This is not some notion out of left understand that. That may not even be A bill (H.R. 6326) to clarify the provision of field. It is what this country has al- his position. I know he has farmers and nutrition services to older Americans. ways done. If you have a devastating agricultural folks in his State as well. There being no objection, the Senate drought—and tens of thousands of My hope is that, with the cooperation farmers have seen their crops dry up in proceeded to consider the bill. of the majority leader, we can lock in Mr. DEMINT. Mr. President, I ask the field, and they have lost every- a determination of when we have busi- thing—the Congress has always said: unanimous consent that the bill be ness on the floor of the Senate that read a third time and passed, the mo- We want to help you. will allow Senator CONRAD and I and It is interesting to me that we go all tion to reconsider be laid upon the others to offer the amendment to pro- table, and that any statements relating over the world helping. I am proud that vide disaster aid. That is what we are our country is there to say we want to to the bill be printed in the RECORD. asking. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without help. But what about here at home, in This is not a puzzle for which there is objection, it is so ordered. the middle of our country, in the no solution. This is very simple. We The bill (H.R. 6326) was ordered to a northern Great Plains in North Da- just need to understand, will there be third reading, was read the third time, kota, where farmers and ranchers had an attempt to continue to block this or and passed. to sell their entire herds because there will there be an obvious opportunity was nothing to eat? You cannot run a for us to offer the amendment? If there f farm and you cannot keep a cow if you is an opportunity, at that point I think AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS don’t have feed. What about those folks we can lock in a time. My colleague, who lost everything? Do we want to Senator CONRAD, and I and others The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- help them? I think so. It is what we would be satisfied with that and we ator from North Dakota. have always done. But we have been would know we will get to the point to Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I have blocked from bringing it to the floor of pass this for the farmers in the Senate. agreed to have these matters resolved the Senate. We have things to do right That would be an enormous and bene- because they are urgent matters, and I now, and yet we are doing nothing be- ficial thing to do on behalf of thou- certainly didn’t want to in any way im- cause we have people blocking the at- sands of families who work very hard pede action on those items that are ab- tempt to bring up legislation we should in this country. They get up in the solutely essential. be working on. morning and do chores. We don’t use I would very much like to resolve So my colleague, Senator CONRAD, the term ‘‘do chores’’ around here. No- this matter so that the commitments asked unanimous consent to go to the body does chores in the Senate; that is, that were made to me yesterday, both Agriculture appropriations bill, which getting up in the morning, feeding cat- privately and publicly, be kept and we we thought we were going to as of yes- tle, dealing with the hogs, chickens, can move on. But I was assured yester- terday, and we believed that was the and the horses—doing chores. These day that if I would take down my intent. If we cannot reach an agree- are people who work very hard. I think amendment, we would then go to the ment on that, let me ask consent of a it is important for us to recognize that Agriculture appropriations bill today different nature. My understanding this devastating drought hurt a lot of so that the amendment could be offered today was they could not go to the Ag- families very badly. We helped those on that bill, with all Senators’ rights riculture appropriations bill, or would families as a result of the loss of crops reserved. not, or whatever, and they wanted to in the Gulf of Mexico as a result of That was fair. I did it in good faith. go to the India nuclear agreement. Hurricane Katrina. I am pleased we did But it is not to me good faith to have Let me ask this: I ask unanimous that. We should not limit help in the commitments made and then not kept. consent that the Senate immediately form of disaster aid to just those folks So I find myself in the situation where proceed to the Agriculture appropria- who lost crops due to a disaster named I have no alternative but to object to tions bill pending the disposition of the ‘‘Hurricane Katrina.’’ That is the point other business being done until and un- Indian nuclear agreement. we are making. less the commitment that was made to

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The two Senators from that of tens of thousands of farm families— has been drafted in a way that rule XVI State, a Republican and Democrat, are thousands in North Dakota, but also will not apply. They can raise a budget cosponsors of this legislation. The Sen- thousands more in Minnesota, in Mon- point of order. That is completely fair. ators from Minnesota, a Republican tana, in South Dakota, in Nebraska. That is within any Senator’s right. I and a Democrat, are cosponsors of this Our colleagues from those States have certainly respect that. That would face legislation. The Senators from Mon- come repeatedly to the floor with us to then a supermajority vote. But we have tana, a Republican and a Democrat, are make this point. We have 26 cosponsors been trying for months just to get a cosponsors of this legislation. The Sen- of this bill—26—lots of Republicans, vote, and I think we have come to the ators from Nebraska, a Republican and lots of Democrats, whose constituents point now where I was assured publicly a Democrat, are cosponsors of this leg- have been similarly devastated by nat- and privately that it would happen islation. The Senator from Kansas, ural disaster. Always in the past there today. That is why I am insisting on Senator ROBERTS from Kansas, the has been a response and, frankly, gen- that commitment being kept. former chairman of the House Agri- erally far more generous than this as- I want to say once again, the issue is culture Committee, is a cosponsor of sistance. But these people have not how we deal with natural disasters. I this legislation. Senator HUTCHISON of gotten the media attention. It is not have proposed that we budget for nat- Texas is a cosponsor of this legislation. like the kind of disaster where the na- ural disasters. At least we could look All of them have been hit by dev- tional media focuses, such as a Katrina back historically. We know that on av- astating drought this year. or Hurricane Rita, or some other dev- erage we spend about $8 billion a year What does this bill do? It provides astation. But, in many ways, this is a on natural disasters. Perhaps that is bare-bones assistance to these farmers. slow-motion disaster. This is a disaster what we should do, budget that The cost is $4.5 billion over 2 years— that unfolded over many days and amount. The problem is, none of us can over 2 years. So it averages about $2 many weeks and even months no less predict very well what natural disas- billion a year. I will just put that in an devastating, but it didn’t get the media ters are going to occur. Obviously, no historic context. In 2000 and 2001, we attention. had disaster assistance bills that cost 1 one knows when a hurricane is going to I implore my colleagues to give us a year over $11 billion and in another hit or a flood or a drought. So histori- chance to vote. That is all we are ask- year over $14 billion. This is a fraction cally the approach has been not to ing for. We absolutely understand that budget for natural disasters but to con- of those. The White House objected to Senators have a right to vote against sider them outside of the budget on an my earlier provisions that included it. They have a right to bring a budget emergency basis, and that has been something my southern colleagues point of order. They have a right to done the entire time I have been in the asked for—I didn’t ask for it, my raise rule XVI. I don’t think it applies Senate. I don’t necessarily think it is southern colleagues asked for it—and here, but they certainly have the right the best way or the only way, but it it passed in the appropriations bill. It to do it, and to give us a vote. That is has been the way. There was no dis- was in the previous supplemental that what was promised us yesterday. That aster assistance last year. There is no passed the Senate overwhelmingly. But is why I withdrew the amendment yes- disaster assistance this year for those the administration said: No, take that terday to let business proceed. But I outside the gulf region. We certainly out, because you could be helping only did it on the basis that we would appreciate that they suffered by far the somebody not affected by a natural dis- be given that opportunity today. worst calamity, and I supported gen- aster. So we took it out and saved $1.8 erous help to them. But there were oth- billion. We took out $250 million of the Mr. President, I thank the Chair for ers hit by natural disaster as well. assistance for small businesses that listening and I yield the floor. In my State last year, there were 1 have been affected. I have spray pilots Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, first, million acres prevented from even who have been completely wiped out. thanks to my colleague who states well being planted. Another 600,000 acres They had no business this year. They the reasons we are on the floor. I think were subsequently drowned out, even can’t have business when there is no we have said most of what needs to be though they were planted, by the worst crop to spray. We took that out. We said in support of those farm families flooding we have ever seen. I flew over have made adjustment after adjust- who have struggled and who have been southeastern North Dakota and it ment to answer the legitimate com- hit and devastated with something looked like Lake Agassi, which used to plaints of colleagues and the adminis- they could not have envisioned: a nat- exist thousands of years ago, was re- tration. ural disaster, drought and flood in both forming. I was on a plane and as far as But now we are in a situation where cases in our State in successive years. the eye could see, there was water. I we need to have a vote and have the I mentioned earlier this is not un- earlier referenced this letter from a will of the Chamber expressed. Do they usual. Traditionally in our country young farm family telling me how dev- support this or do they not? These when family farmers have been hit astating it was to them that they lost farmers deserve at least that. They at with a tough blow, this country has $120,000 and now this year, the irony of least deserve to know: Are they going said: You are not alone. We want to ironies, suffering the worst drought to have a fair fighting chance for next help you. And we have passed some since the 1930s. In fact, the drought year? kind of disaster legislation. We have monitor, which is the scientific anal- I would say to those who might be provided some kind of help to those ysis of drought, said the drought that listening: Earlier this year I had 12 families. They are the ones who live has been suffered in the heartland of independent bankers in my office when out on the farm alone. It is a tough the country is the third worst in our the President’s chief economic adviser life. Nation’s history. came to see me on another issue. I I was looking back yesterday at 70 I was on farm after farm that looked asked him to step in the conference years ago in our region, first in South like moonscapes. There was nothing room to listen for a few moments to Dakota and next in North Dakota, growing. Nothing. It was the 4th of these independent bankers from all when Franklin Delano Roosevelt did a July. Corn is supposed to be knee high across every corner of the State of train trip and it was a drought tour. On by the 4th of July. Well, the corn North Dakota, and they told Mr. Hub- that drought tour he went out to say to wasn’t as high as your shoelaces. I was bard, unless there is assistance forth- people: I want to see what is happening even on irrigated ground and I saw irri- coming, there will be a loss of 5 to 10 out here and I want to tell you we are gated corn and the ears hadn’t filled percent of their clients. They told him going to help. That was 70 years ago. out because of the extreme heat. One that 5 to 10 percent of the farmers and This isn’t new. We are not asking for

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The were amendments I added in the Sen- rate disaster aid package, to try to clerk will call the roll. ate Appropriations Committee pro- reach out and help those who otherwise The assistant legislative clerk pro- viding disaster help for farmers. It pro- are going to be thrown off the farm and ceeded to call the roll. ceeded through the Senate. It went to told they can’t continue. Is it their Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I ask conference. I was a conferee. The Presi- fault? No, it is not their fault. Bad unanimous consent the order for the dent threatened the veto and he got managers? No, not bad managers. quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the House conferees to resist it and Spend too much? No. It was a drought objection, it is so ordered. that came and destroyed everything knock it out. Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, we have they had, and where, in some parts of We asked the President to do a been talking about these disasters of drought tour, to go out and see the the country, a flood came and wiped 2005 and 2006. I thought maybe it would middle part of the country. Go to the out everything that existed on their be helpful to show a picture of what we Northern Great Plains, the epicenter of farm. It is not their fault. It is the best are talking about. drought, and take a look at ground of this country then to reach out and This is last year in North Dakota, that is not growing anything. It is just say: We want to help you. We think the Southeastern part of the State. bare ground where crops used to exist. you are important to this country. You can see the massive flooding. The President was not able to do that. I mentioned yesterday a fellow There is water everywhere. Only the I want to quote Franklin Delano named Rodney Nelson from my State farmhouse that is surrounded by sand- Roosevelt who 70 years ago on a train who writes prose. He is a cowboy poet. bags is dry—and part of the barn. This did do that drought tour. Here is what He lives near Almont, ND, and he was seen all across North Dakota last he said in Huron, SD, from the back wrote a piece once that I have not for- year. platform of a train. The drought in- gotten. He asked in that piece: What is Now, this year, there is an incredible spection trip was the occasion for it worth? I think it is important for us change. This is what we saw this year. Franklin Delano Roosevelt to be on the to ask the question, What is it worth? This is the most wicked drought I have back platform of a train, speaking to What is it worth to have a kid who ever seen in my life. This is a cornfield the citizens of Huron, SD, and the fam- knows how to weld a seam? What is it in my home county. The corn should worth to have a kid who knows how to ily farmers in the surrounding area. He have been 2 to 21⁄2 feet high. You can said: work livestock? What is it worth to see there is nothing here that is going No city in an agricultural country can have a kid who knows how to grease a to produce anything. This gentleman exist unless the farms are prosperous. We combine? What is it worth to have a standing there, we asked him to be in have to cooperate with one another rather kid who knows how to fix a tractor? the picture to give perspective. It is than trying to buck one another. I have What is it worth to have a kid who similar to a moonscape. We saw this all come out here to find you with your chins knows how to build a lean-to? What is up, looking toward the future with con- over western South Dakota. Nothing it worth to have a kid who knows how grew. fidence and courage. I am grateful for the at- to teach a newborn calf how to suck titude you are taking out here. As I said, it I told the story earlier of being on a is a question of working together. milk out of a bucket? What is all that farm south of Bismarck with irrigated worth? What is it worth to have a kid corn—160 acres of irrigated corn. We Then he was in Devils Lake, ND, on who knows how to plow a straight line? his train trip. He said: took the ears off the corn and stripped There is only one university in Amer- them and about every third row of ker- Today out here I don’t ask you to have ica, only one, where they teach all courage and faith. You have it. You have nels was gone. There was nothing those skills, and that is the family there. demonstrated that through a good many farm. Some people say it doesn’t mat- years. I am asking, however, that you keep I said to the farmer: How does this up that courage and especially keep up that ter. It does to us. That is why we are happen with irrigated corn? faith. If it is possible for government to im- here. This is not about a handout. It is He said: Kent, remember, last Sun- prove conditions, government will do it. about a helping hand during a time of day alone it was 112 degrees here. It That is Franklin Delano Roosevelt 70 trouble, during a drought and a flood. was so hot, so intensely hot, that the years ago. He said: It is the best of what this country can kernels couldn’t form. I assure you, the interests of these commu- do, and it is what this country should This is the Drought Monitor. This is nities are very close to my heart. I won’t for- do. I hope, before this day is out, we actually a publication by the U.S. De- get the day I have spent with you. We hope will have an agreement by which we partment of Agriculture that shows the that nature is going to open up the heavens. will have an opportunity to offer this severity of drought. Let me point out When I came out on the platform this morn- amendment, get a vote on this amend- this is a scientifically designed survey. ing, I saw a rather dark cloud and I said to ment, after which clearly it will pass It focuses on broad-scale conditions. myself, Maybe it is going to rain, but it the Senate, and we will be on the way The yellow is abnormally dry; the tan didn’t. All I can say is I hope to goodness it to getting this to the President. is drought that is moderate; the darker is going to rain good and plenty. My hope is that the President will tan is drought that is severe; the red is He said: not block it. He previously said he drought that is extreme; and the dark I will tell you, my friends, I am not going would veto legislation such as this, but brown is drought that is exceptional. to let up until I can give my best service to I think, since he said that, things have Those are the gradations. From abnor- solving these problems. changed. My hope is that he will recog- mally dry in yellow, to light tan, mod- Seventy years ago Franklin Delano nize that change. erate drought, the darker tan severe Roosevelt, a man who knew family There has been a lot of discussion drought, the red is extreme drought, farmers, a man who knew America’s about change in this country in recent and the brown is exceptional drought. workers, got on the train and went to days, particularly in the last week. Look at my State. North and South take a look at what had happened, at Change has a lot of meaning to it. Dakota—exceptional drought, extreme the suffering in the Northern Great Change is a word that we hope the drought, severe drought. The whole Plains as a result of that drought and President will embrace with respect to State in drought. said: We are going to help. this issue. Twice previously he has It was not just North Dakota. You This is not new. My colleague Sen- blocked disaster aid for farmers who can see Minnesota, a very big swatch ator CONRAD and I are not asking for suffered a disaster as a result of weath- here of extreme drought. something that hasn’t been done. In er-related problems. Twice previously Over into Montana. As I said, South fact, in more modern times, the agri- he has blocked it. We hope he recog- Dakota, Nebraska—right down the cen- culture bill, known as the farm bill, nizes the change necessary to decide ter of the country, Kansas, over into

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They have a right to oppose what was projected at the time the groups saying that we need drought as- it. They have a right to come and vote farm bill was written. Some have said sistance and we need it now, every- against it. But it seems to me it is only the farm bill was a huge increase over thing from the National Farmers fair that people at least be given a the previous farm bill. No. What they Union to the Barley Growers, the Cot- vote. Let’s let the body here work its are missing is if you combine the dis- ton Council, the Wheat Growers, the will. If somebody wants to say there is aster assistance and the farm legisla- Peanut Producers, the Farm Credit a budget point of order against this, tion with previous bills and compare it Council, the Soybean Growers, the that is fair. You can have a budget to what we are doing now, spending is Sheep Industry, the American Farm point of order and require more than 60 not up; it is down and down signifi- Bureau—all of them saying: votes to pass. I respect anybody offer- cantly. We urge you to schedule a vote before the ing that. As I have indicated, we are $15 billion October recess on emergency agriculture dis- I respect somebody saying rule XVI below what the projections were when aster assistance legislation. ought to apply. We have been to the the farm bill was written. They were asking for it to be done Parliamentarian. Rule XVI doesn’t That is the circumstance we face. before the October recess. And it is not apply because this is on an agriculture I have very much riveted in my mind just the farm groups, but it is also the bill, it is agricultural disaster, so we the drought tour we took earlier this agriculture commissioners from are told rule XVI does not apply. There year with the leaders of our State around the country. Here is what they are other ways of writing this to fur- going from community to community said in a letter to the Senate back in ther assure rule XVI does not apply. listening to farm families describe the September: I say to my colleagues, a commit- magnitude of the disaster facing them. The State Commissioners, the Secretaries ment was made, publicly and privately, I remember being in one farm yard and of Agriculture and the Directors of Agri- that we are going to go to the agri- having one of the most respected farm- culture of the National Association of State culture disaster bill today. Today is ers in our State take me aside, and say: Departments of Agriculture urge you to sup- here. Today is fast fleeting. In fact, as KENT, this is my last year. I can’t con- port emergency disaster assistance legisla- I look out the door there toward the di- tinue. tion for farmers and ranchers suffering losses This is a man who has won virtually and damages in 2005 and 2006. rection of the Supreme Court of the NASDA believes that emergency agri- United States, I can see the dusk is every farm award in the State of North culture disaster assistance is a high priority falling. Dakota. He said to me: You know my requiring action by Congress this year. I know the Senate often does its family has been on the land for over 100 This year is swiftly running out. work at night. I have never quite un- years in North Dakota. We have a ‘‘leg- They went on to say: derstood that, I say to the occupant of acy farm.’’ But we have not had a nor- While there are risk management pro- the chair, but for some reason this mal crop in 5 years. grams such as crop insurance, disaster loans, place often doesn’t get around to vot- This is in the Red River Valley of and emergency grazing, the relief needed ing. I think it is because Senators have North Dakota. greatly exceeds the levels these programs appointments all afternoon. The re- When I grew up, my grandfather can provide. ality of the work is they are in com- would drive through and say: There has Some of my colleagues have said: mittees all morning and they have ap- never been a crop failure in the Red Doesn’t crop insurance cover this? No, pointments every 15 minutes or every River Valley. It is the richest farmland crop insurance doesn’t cover it. Why 30 minutes all afternoon, so by the in the world outside of the Nile Valley. not? Because crop insurance is not de- time they get to come and offer their In the Red River Valley of North Da- signed for repeated loss. It is designed amendments and offer legislation, it is kota, until the last 6 or 7 years, there for periodic loss. That is what most in- often in the evening. But the evening is has never been a crop failure. We have surance is designed for. Fire insurance fast approaching, and I hope, I say to had the most bizarre set of weather on your home is not designed to deal my colleagues, I hope we have a chance events of my lifetime. We had 18 inches with a situation in which your house to vote. Let’s give these farm families of rain in 24 hours in a town in the Red burns down every year. What we have at least an indication of where they River Valley, in an area that only gets is a situation in which we have had re- stand. Is there going to be assistance 18 inches of rain a year. Two years peated different disasters—flood last forthcoming or not? later, they had 14 inches of rain in 24 year, drought this year—a bizarre set Some have said it is fiscally irrespon- hours. of circumstances. But crop insurance is sible. I understand there is an editorial We have a lake called Devils Lake not designed for that kind of situation. in the Wall Street Journal, criticizing that has gone up 26 feet in the last 9 With crop insurance, what happens me, saying I am known as somebody years. This lake is now three times the when you have repeated disasters, the who wants to see a return to fiscal re- size of the District of Columbia. way the formula works is your cov- sponsibility and yet I am offering this There is something very odd going erage level diminishes automatically amendment. on. I don’t pretend to know what it is. so that if you have had repeated losses, That is true. I think one of the great- Some say global climate change. Some crop insurance does not provide much est threats to this country is the mas- scientists who have studied it say my assistance. That is the hard reality. sive debt we are accumulating. I am ex- part of the country would be most se- That is the way it works. tremely worried about it. But I also verely affected by a global climate Some have said: Gee, we ought to fix know the Government has an obliga- change, that these extremes would be that. Well, that is a good idea, but that tion to help those who are affected by made more extreme. I do not know is the way it works right now. So if you natural disasters. This is a very modest about that. I do know that in my life- do not have a disaster program to off- package, $4 billion over 2 years. In 2000 time I have never seen anything like set some of these losses, you wash peo- and 2001 we had disaster assistance pro- this. ple right out of business. And that is grams that were approaching more Can you imagine a lake, a giant lake, what is going to happen, not just in my than $10 billion: $14.8 billion 1 year and going up 26 feet vertically in 9 years? It State but right down the center of the $11 billion in the next. is an awesome thing to see 18 inches of country. That is why you see these This is a very tightly written, con- rainfall in a town in 24 hours where the farm organizations coming forward— strained disaster relief program in average rainfall is about that a year. those that are Republican oriented, which we have responded to the criti- This is what has been happening. those that are Democratically ori- cisms leveled by the administration by Now this incredible drought which the

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Is there will always remember that I thought know what they are doing. objection? you two were the cutest couple I have I say to my colleagues that I have If not, without objection, it is so or- ever seen. It would take a very special seen firsthand land that looks like a dered. person to catch Chris’s eye.’’ moonscape which would normally be The joint resolution (H.J. Res. 100) Christopher was inspired to join the lush. was ordered to a third reading, was military by the terrorist attacks of These people are hanging by a read the third time, and passed. September 11, 2001. His unit was called thread. The question is, Do they have f to active duty in 2005, and Christopher the chance to survive until next year HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES was sent to California for training. In or are they done? Many of them are March of that same year, he was de- going to be out of business. But many LANCE CORPORAL CHRISTOPHER P. LYONS ployed to Iraq. more will be, if there is a failure to act, Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, this Months before his deployment, Chris- if there is a failure by Congress to do afternoon I come to the Senate floor to topher and Bethany became expectant what it has almost always done in the pay tribute to Marine LCpl Christopher parents. For Christopher, who was so case of natural disaster, which is to Lyons from Mansfield, OH. On July 28, devoted to his family, it was a momen- provide disaster relief on an emergency 2005, Lance Corporal Lyons was killed tous occasion, and he was so proud of a basis. when his unit encountered hostile fire t-shirt he wore with the word ‘‘Daddy’’ We don’t budget for natural disas- in Iraq. He was only 24 years old. on the front of it. ters. There is no line item in the budg- Lance Corporal Lyons is survived by Christopher’s daughter Ella was born et for natural disaster. Perhaps there his wife Bethany and their daughter while her father was serving in Iraq. should be, but there is none. Ella; his mother Phyllis Lyons; his fa- Although he was overseas, Christopher I, frankly, think it would be a wise ther and step-mother, Paul and Debbie was able to see his new daughter on a thing to do. At least we could take the Lyons; his grandmothers Irmil Hum- web camera and in the many photos average for some period of time and re- phreys and Joyce Lyons; and numerous that his wife and his mother sent to duce it by 25 percent and put that in so aunts, uncles, and cousins. him. And as she grows up, Ella will we would have some way of having ad- Christopher’s family and friends re- have numerous emails and photos from ditional discipline in the budget. But member him as an exceptional young Christopher to treasure. we don’t have that. That is where we man, someone who was always full of Christopher regularly wrote to fam- are. fun. With a quick wit and an infectious ily and friends from Iraq. Two of these Again, I hope we are able to reach smile, his own love of life always letters were sent to the News Journal some agreement today. brought happiness to those around in Mansfield and were published in I yield the floor and suggest the ab- him. Caring, selfless, loving, and ex- their editorial pages. The letters told sence of a quorum. tremely intelligent, Christopher had about Christopher’s experience in Iraq, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the gift of bringing out the best in ev- and what it was like to lose a sergeant clerk will call the roll. eryone. He was simply the type of per- in his unit during combat. ‘‘When all is The assistant legislative clerk pro- son who stood out in a crowd. said and done,’’ he wrote, ‘‘the greatest ceeded to call the roll. Christopher graduated in 1999 from act is when one of our own gives his or Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I ask Shelby High School, where he was en- her life in service [to] our country and unanimous consent that the order for rolled in the Tech Prep Program at each other.’’ the quorum call be dispensed with. Pioneer Career and Technology Center. This, of course, is the sacrifice that The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without His vice-principal, Tim Tarvin, de- Christopher, himself, made for our Na- objection, it is so ordered. scribes him as a ‘‘big-hearted kid, who tion and for the ideals of freedom and Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I ask always wanted to do the right thing for democracy that we all hold dear. Chris- unanimous consent that Senator people.’’ topher believed in his mission in Iraq. DEWINE be recognized for such time as Kevin Adkins, Christopher’s youth And, while paying tribute to eight of he will consume and that I then be rec- pastor, remembers the impact that his Marine brothers who had fallen in ognized following him. Christopher had on everyone who knew combat, he wrote the following in one The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without him. He said this: of his letters: As a teenager, [Christopher] was the type objection, it is so ordered. The Corps values of honesty, courage and of man that I have always strived to be. I’m The Senator from Ohio. commitment have served as our cornerstone not so sure how much I actually taught him, as we press on to put down the insurgency f but just by his life, alone, he has taught me and win the war on terror. MAKING FURTHER CONTINUING volumes. As a pastor, I was both humbled The people [in the] villages were grateful APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FIS- and uplifted by Chris’s excellence and tenac- for our presence, often showing gratitude CAL YEAR 2007 ity toward life. His example will live on in and appreciation by offering tea, blankets, or the many lives (like ours) that he has simply a smile and wave. Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, I ask touched. I hope to raise my own two sons to Seeing this reaffirms that we have a pur- unanimous consent that the Senate be of such caliber. pose working toward a greater good in this proceed to the immediate consider- After completing school, Christopher country. Honoring our fallen brothers, we ation of H.J. Res. 100, which was re- became a sales representative in the will continue the fight upholding the highest ceived from the House. advertising department at the News standards and working to break this dark op- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Journal in Mansfield, Ohio. Advertising pressive force that lingers over the Iraqi citi- objection, the clerk will report the Director Scott Miller describes him as zens. joint resolution by title. a polite young man who always took These are very impressive words, Mr. The assistant legislative clerk read his obligations seriously. And Tom President, from a young man who was as follows: Brennan, publisher of the News Jour- just 24-years-old. A joint resolution (H.J. Res. 100) making nal, said this about him: Christopher’s widow remembers that further continuing appropriations for the fis- Christopher was an outstanding young Christopher realized he could be killed cal year 2007, and for other purposes. man. He was the ultimate professional. Sim- while in serving in Iraq. But, she also There being no objection, the Senate ply put, he was polite and positive. Any em- remembers that Christopher, after proceeded to consider the joint resolu- ployer would have found a spot for him. The being deployed, ‘‘saw how much good tion. staff here will surely miss him. the United States was doing for Iraq.’’ Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, I ask Christopher’s widow Bethany recalls Christopher’s first person accounts of unanimous consent that the joint reso- her husband’s ability to make everyone Lima Company’s heroism spread to the

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He is also survived by his two launch a family. He said, ‘I just have to He is playful. brothers Niola and Jermaine. do this.’ It was almost like a calling to He is in Iraq. The death of Major Ray Mendoza has the pulpit.’’ My cousin is very smart. been felt by many. He was a man con- Ray completed Officer Candidate Christopher, my cousin, is not afraid of any- sidered indestructible—someone whom School at Quantico, VA, and entered thing. his friends and family describe as the Marine Corps in February 1995. He He is cool. He is happy a lot. ‘‘larger than life.’’ His smile will al- He writes to us from Iraq. was commissioned Second Lieutenant He takes a lot of risks. ways be remembered. It was huge and in August 1995 and assigned as an in- put everyone he met immediately at Christopher’s aunt Gwen Gwinner re- fantry officer at the basic school. ease. While in the military, Ray continued members that he never said anything Ray was also devoted to serving his bad about anyone. And his cousin Amy his competitive wrestling career. He Nation and his Marines. He was dedi- competed for the All-Marine Wrestling Blevins remembers that he was the def- cated, compassionate, and hard-work- inition of honorable, even before he Team and was the Central Region ing. His death is a loss not only for Olympic Trial Greco-Roman Champion joined the Marines. Throughout his en- those who knew and loved him, but for tire life, Christopher was simply the at 100 kilograms. One year, he placed our entire country. second in the nation in the Armed kind of person who was respectful of Ray was born in Pleasantville, NJ, in Services National Wrestling Tour- and considerate to everyone. 1968. He moved to Queens, NY, as a boy nament. And in 1996, Ray was able to Christopher’s mother describes her and graduated from John Adams High live the dream of millions when he be- son as her best friend, as someone who School in 1986. He then attended the came an alternate for the U.S. wres- was always ‘‘kind, gentle, caring, com- prestigious Blair Academy in New Jer- tling team at the Olympic Games in passionate, and giving.’’ sey for a year of study, where he was ‘‘People have said to me how proud I Atlanta. captain of the football team and a But Ray was much more than an in- must be of him,’’ she said. ‘‘I was proud member of the wrestling team. of him before he entered the military Many admired Ray at Blair Academy credible wrestling talent. He brought because of his integrity and his ability for his hard work and dedication. Bob the same dedication and determination to let things roll off his back.’’ Latessa, his former wrestling coach, re- that he had displayed on the mat to his At an early age, Phyllis taught her members that ‘‘There was no task too service as a Marine. In October 1997, son the importance of honesty, hard tall. He never got down. He never ever Ray was selected for augmentation and work, and respect. Christopher used an felt sorry for himself or felt like he promoted to the rank of captain. He acronym to encompass his beliefs and couldn’t do something. This is a kid now had a regular commission in the values. The acronym was ‘‘WHO:’’ W- that just blew everybody away. I feel United States Marine Corps. for willingness—to always be willing to lucky and privileged to have known Ray was deployed to Iraq with his do what you must and what is asked of him.’’ unit in June 2003. Upon being rede- you; H- for honesty and integrity—to Ray carried his tremendous work ployed after combat, he assumed com- be honest about what and why you do ethic and positive attitude with him to mand of Echo Company. And on Octo- what you do; and O for obedience—al- the Ohio State University, where he ber 1, 2005, Ray was promoted to the ways obey those who have rule over was a heavyweight wrestler. Coach rank of major in the operational the- you, including God first and your Russ Hellickson described him as an atre. mother. aggressive athlete who pursued his Ray was a true leader in the Marines From boot camp and Iraq, Chris- goals with passion. ‘‘He wasn’t a guy who always inspired others. Courage topher would write his mother Phyllis who stood around,’’ he said. Coach and dedication were attributes that he to say that he would keep the faith and Hellickson will never forget the young repeatedly displayed. In Husayba, Iraq, be alright—and that he knew ‘‘WHO’’ man who was one of his star wrestlers. Ray positioned himself at the point of he was. Phyllis says it is Christopher Ray ‘‘forced the action and went after attack to maneuver his platoons and she now turns to for comfort. ‘‘He is things,’’ he recalled. ‘‘He was a pleas- attachments, without regard to his now my strength and guidance,’’ she ure to watch. I always felt he was a own safety. While leading from the said. very mature kid. He was committed to front, Ray enabled his company to de- I am honored that I had the oppor- accomplishing what he set out to do.’’ feat several enemy strong points and tunity to meet Christopher’s family Ray lettered for the Buckeyes in 1992 allowed the battalion to maintain its and friends during a memorial in his and 1993 and was the Big Ten runner-up initiative as it advanced through the honor, all of whom remember him as a in the heavyweight division in 1993. His city. special and unique person. He will contributions to the Buckeyes will MG Richard F. Natonski said this never be forgotten by those who knew never be forgotten. They placed fourth about the service of Ray and his com- him. Christopher was an avid Scrabble in the Nation while he was there, and rades in Iraq: player, and there was a message for Ray’s overtime victory against a reign- For a period of 9 days—starting November him spelled out in Scrabble letters at ing champ in the 1993 Big Ten tour- 5, 2005—Echo Company made history. Com- his funeral. It read simply: ‘‘B-E-L-O- nament remains one of the program’s pany Echo, under Mendoza’s leadership, V-E-D’’ beloved. most thrilling moments. Adam cleared over 600 buildings, found 16 weapon The spirit of LCpl Christopher Lyons DiSabato, one of Ray’s former team- caches, and detained more than 300 insur- will never be forgotten. He had an in- mates, remembers that Ray was the gents. sight into life and a sense of humor ‘‘key ingredient’’ to their team. ‘‘He Major Mendoza was truly loved by that was truly unique. He understood solidified our team,’’ he said. ‘‘He was the marines under his command. SSG the importance of service, and was a the type of guy who wouldn’t argue if Boyde Allen described him as ‘‘the best man who was dedicated to family, com- you told him to do something that platoon commander I’ve ever served munity, and country. would benefit the team.’’ under.’’ And, SGT David Sanchez re- My wife Fran and I continue to keep Today, wrestlers at Ohio State re- members Major Mendoza’s effort to get the family of LCpl Christopher Lyons member Ray by wearing a patch bear- to know his marines, and how one day in our thoughts and prayers. ing his name on their singlets. And he took the time to ask him about his MAJOR RAMON J. MENDOZA, JR. during one game, the OSU football sister’s wedding ceremony. ‘‘He was Mr. President, I also rise today to team wore a decal on their helmets in really surprising,’’ said Sergeant San- pay tribute to Marine MAJ Ramon J. Ray’s memory. chez. ‘‘He really knew his marines.’’

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In an e-mail to his mother, ceive is knowing that the Marines completed fire in Iraq. He was 25 years of age. Kathy, Jeff expressed the love for his their mission. His boys finished the job. Jeff—as he was called by family and new friend with the following simple Karen has started the Ray Mendoza friends—lived a life that epitomized words: ‘‘Beans is so cool.’’ He sent his Blair Wrestling Scholarship fund in her the virtues of bravery and dedication. mother pictures of Beans, and Kathy husband’s memory, which will provide His zest for life was both admirable and began to raise money to bring the dog a financial contribution to a student- rare. He loved shooting pool with back to Ohio. athlete attending Blair Academy. And friends, bungee jumping, hot-air bal- After Jeff died, Kathy embarked on a Karen’s own bravery and dedication to looning, and playing paint-ball. In the quest, a quest to bring his dog Beans the Corps have been remarkable to ev- eyes of his young nephews, he was the home, petitioning the aid of both poli- eryone around her. ‘‘She’s a phe- ‘‘best’’ because he was so ‘‘cool’’ and ticians and military officials. The nomenal example for all of us,’’ said because he loved the videogame HALO story of ‘‘Operation Beans’’ was printed Judy L. Svendsen, Karen’s longtime as much as they did. He is greatly in newspapers in both the United friend. ‘‘She’s always thinking of the missed by everyone who knew him. States and Iraq. Three months later, military families, putting them first.’’ Jeff graduated from Normandy High after crossing the Atlantic on a mili- Mr. President, those who knew Ray School in 1999, where he played quar- tary transport plane, Beans dis- all agree that he died doing what he terback and wide receiver for the In- embarked in Ohio and found Jeff’s loved to do—and that was leading ma- vaders. Soon after graduating, he en- mother Kathy waiting for her. On the rines. ‘‘He was always right in the fric- listed in the Marine Corps Reserves and way home, Beans and Kathy made a tion,’’ remembers 1SG Dennis J. Down- began studying criminal justice at stop at Jeff’s final resting place. ing. ‘‘He always thought his best point Cuyahoga Community College. He Jeff was a young man who had a of view was right up there with the Ma- graduated from the program as presi- bright future before him. He was an as- rines.’’ dent of his class in 2001. At the time he piring police officer, someone willing Perhaps the words of SGM Sylvester was sent overseas, he was working full to step forward as a role model for the D. Daniels say it best: time as a corporate security supervisor entire community and for those who We all love Major Mendoza, make no mis- for National City Bank and part time loved him. take about that. as a deputy with the Geauga County Jeff was also planning a family. Days before he was killed, he spoke with his Without a doubt, Ray will continue Sheriff. beloved fiance´e, Shelly Tevis, and se- to lead and inspire even after his pass- One of Jeff’s classmates, Tim Ellis, lected a date for their wedding. The ing. Karen says that she will never for- recognized his friend’s natural gifts as date was to be October 14, 2006. In get what happened shortly after receiv- a leader. Tim remembers how Jeff— Shelly’s words, ‘‘Jeff just embodied ing word that her husband had died. who was in outstanding shape—would wholesomeness and strength, everyone Her 8-year-old son, Alec, wrote a note fall back in order to encourage the looked up to him, and we will miss him and hung it from his bedroom door. slower guys during their training runs. very, very much.’’ The note read, ‘‘Hang in there,’’ he would say, ‘‘only Mr. President, I would like to con- Be a leader, not a follower. one lap left.’’ Tim wrote the following in remembrance of his friend on an clude with the words of Jeff’s father. I would like to conclude with words Internet tribute page: This is what he said about his son: from a tribute that Ray’s former wres- Jeff was elected class president without We’re proud of him. And we look at him as tling coach wrote and posted on the asking for it or even mentioning it. He was a true hero—just like the other men and Ohio State web site: a born leader. Jeff had a higher calling, and women who are serving in Iraq. Much like in the Marines, success on the I will forever look up to him. Indeed, the world is a better place be- wrestling mat is a consequence of the dili- In January of 2005, Jeff followed that cause Jeff Boskovitch was in it. He will gence and discipline that goes in to the forever be remembered for his sincere training. Ray knew the only way to truly higher calling when his unit was de- ployed to Iraq. And Jeff found more compassion to help and serve others, perform was to immerse yourself in the prep- for his sense of humor, and for his dedi- aration. Do it hard, do it right, and do it re- than comrades in his sniper unit—he lentlessly with passionate resolve. found brothers. They became a tightly cation to his friends, family, and coun- Ray put his heart and soul into every lift, knit group, so close that Jeff later de- try. He will be remembered as a de- every run and every match he ever wrestled clined a promotion just to be able to voted son, a kind brother, a beloved for the Buckeyes. To a man, his teammates stay with them. fiance´e, and the best friend of a dog are grieving today. To know Ray, was to love I would like to quote the words of named Beans. him and respect him. No excuses ever! He SGT Brian Casagrande, who served My wife Fran and I will continue to was never absent, never late, and always with the snipers of 3–25. In a eulogy for keep Jeff’s family and friends in our ready to do his part with a smile and 100% thoughts and in our prayers. commitment. his fallen comrade, he had this to say: LANCE CORPORAL AARON H. REED Ray was a powerful man with a kind and Jeff Boskovitch was the platoon clown. He caring heart. He was the ultimate team play- had a great sense of humor. He would often Mr. President, I come to the Senate er in that he cared as much or more about imitate other people and we loved to pick on floor today to talk about Marine LCpl you as he did about himself. Ray loved his him too. . . . He proved himself to be a valu- Aaron Reed from Chillicothe, OH, and family, he loved his fellow Marines, and he able asset to the platoon, and was a com- pay tribute to him. On August 3, 2005, loved his wrestling Buckeyes. forting, sometimes comical voice on the Lance Corporal Reed was killed when Ray showed us all that leadership is not a other side of the handset. his military vehicle was hit by an im- position, it is an action. Ray is my hero, too. Jeff loved his unit, and he loved his provised explosive device during com- Good bye, my friend. marines. According to his father Jim, bat operations in Iraq. He was only 21 My wife Fran and I will continue to ‘‘He was always one to do the honor- years old—just 20 days shy of his 22nd keep the family and friends of Ray able thing.’’ And in the words of his birthday. Mendoza in our thoughts and prayers. uncle Dan, Jeff ‘‘had the biggest heart Aaron was one of the marines with He was a truly outstanding marine. He in the world. He was just a great kid.’’ Lima Company—Marine Force Re- was a truly outstanding human being. Jeff truly was a person who cared serve’s 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regi- He will never be forgotten. deeply. One example of his compassion ment, 4th Marine Division, based in Co- CORPORAL JEFFREY A. BOSKOVITCH is the story about a puppy that Jeff lumbus, OH. Everyone knows their Mr. President, I rise today to pay found in a paper bag carried by an Iraqi story, which is one that has touched tribute on the Senate floor to Marine boy. He asked the child to sell the hearts across this Nation. On the day

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His smile was truly know I was doing fine.’’ And in an e- doing, which made him my hero,’’ his something special. With it, he could mail to his mother, Sara, Aaron wrote, father Steve said. ‘‘Now he’s everyone’s light up an entire room. He was easy- ‘‘Mom, I’m just out here doing the best hero.’’ going and social with his friends, al- I know how to do.’’ Mr. President, 21 years, 11 months, ways ready to laugh. At the same time, It was typical of Aaron to describe and 11 days was the short time that though, when it came time to get his service in Iraq as ‘‘nothing much.’’ Aaron lived on this Earth, but we are things done, no one worked harder He was always willing to serve others all better off because of the time he did than he did. and do so with a cheerful smile on his live. He was a young man who genu- Aaron’s capacity for leadership was face. inely loved life and had compassion for unique, and he was active in both his Aaron remained positive throughout others. His dedication to his friends, church and community. His words al- his time in Iraq. Angela Flowers had family, community, and country was ways had a great impact on those who been his friend since the time they met unmatched. Aaron is a model of what heard them. A 2001 graduate of South- in seventh grade, and the two wrote we all hope our children will become. eastern High School—where he had run each other frequently during Aaron’s My wife Fran and I continue to keep both cross-country and track and deployment. Aaron called when he was the family of Aaron Reed in our field—he had been elected by his class- able, and Angela remembers the last thoughts and prayers. mates to serve as senior class presi- time they talked. ‘‘He was extremely I thank the Chair and yield the floor. dent. Leonard Steyer, Aaron’s prin- optimistic and positive,’’ she said. ‘‘He The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- cipal, said, ‘‘When you’re senior class was still the same old Reed.’’ ator from North Dakota. president, that should tell you quite a Hundreds of mourners gathered at Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I say to bit about what kind of young man he Aaron’s funeral to pay their respects. my colleague, Senator DEWINE, those was.’’ Family and friends talked about Aaron have been very moving tributes to fall- Aaron was also known for his com- the jokester, Aaron the faithful friend, en soldiers from his State of Ohio. He passion. His mother Sara was active and Aaron the steadfast teammate. has set a good example for all of us on with Habitat for Humanity, and they They also laughed and told funny tales recognizing the service and sacrifice of were planning to help build a house to- about joy riding and the typical teen- those from his home State. I find as I gether when Aaron returned from Iraq. age pranks that Aaron had played. listen to those tributes that they are In the words of Cody Elam, one of Aar- They also spoke of Aaron’s faith in extremely well done. I thank the Sen- on’s friends from high school, Aaron God. Aaron was wearing a cross around ator for that. ‘‘was the kind of guy to give you the his neck when he died. It was recovered I also wish to acknowledge that the shirt off his back if you needed it.’’ and returned to his mother Sara. She Senator from Ohio will be leaving at Aaron joined the Marines shortly wears that cross every day. the end of this term and that I have after graduating. He wasn’t the first At his funeral, Aaron’s friend Joey very much appreciated working with member of his family to serve in the played guitar and sang one of Aaron’s him. He has been one of the very seri- military—his older brother Matt was favorite songs: ‘‘The Dance,’’ by Garth ous Members of this body, and we are stationed in Kosovo at the time. Ac- Brooks. ‘‘We all loved Aaron, and going to miss him. I wanted to say to cording to his father, Steve, Aaron Aaron loved all of us,’’ Joey said. ‘‘He him that I certainly appreciate his simply wanted the challenge of being a left this world much better than he service in the Senate. He has always marine. found it.’’ been a constructive colleague, some- It is impossible to remember LCpl Aaron had big plans for his life. He body who was working diligently to try Aaron Reed without also remembering was planning to attend college when he to solve problems facing the country. the other marines of Lima Company. returned from Iraq. He loved to write, We very much appreciate his dedica- The bond among these men was some- and his father believes Aaron would tion to the country. thing we do not see every day. They have become an excellent writer. ‘‘He The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- were truly brothers. Because Aaron had the heart of a poet,’’ his father ator from Ohio. had dark hair and glasses, they nick- said. ‘‘And he wrote some very good Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, I thank named him after the fictional wizard things.’’ my colleague and tell him that I have ‘‘Harry Potter.’’ Aaron will never be forgotten. A me- enjoyed working with him very much. Before his death, Aaron had been pro- morial scholarship has been established We have worked on things together. moted to team leader. According to his in his honor. Family, friends, commu- You can work across the aisle in this friend Joey Barker, Aaron was spend- nity members, and complete strangers body and get things done. I thank him ing almost all of his spare time ana- gave willingly and generously. Almost for his very kind and generous words. lyzing past missions to better prepare $25,000 has been raised, and the first f for the next one. But, this is simply the scholarship of $1,000 was granted last kind of man Aaron was—always hard- spring to a graduating Southeastern DISASTER RELIEF FOR FARMERS working and always willing to do his senior. Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, as this best for others. Aaron’s mother Sara also worked to interregnum continues, as we wait for Aaron kept in touch with his family build a Habitat house in his honor and some kind of resolution—we were told and friends regularly while in Iraq, in the honor of Army SPC Gavin an hour and a half ago that would be calling and e-mailing frequently. Colburn, another Ohioan from Aaron’s forthcoming in 45 minutes—I wanted to Aaron and his friend Joey had been hometown who also lost his life serving read a letter I received from a young playing an intense game of tic-tac-toe in Iraq. Aaron had told his mother that farm family that had been hit by one of through the mail. Joey remembers that when he got home, they would volun- the disasters I had referenced earlier. Aaron had been ‘‘in one of the best teer together to help build a Habitat This family is from Souris, ND. It was moods he’d ever heard him, laughing house. After his death, several of Aar- a letter that was written to me last and joking around.’’ At the time, he on’s friends worked with his mother year about the extraordinary rains. had been in Iraq since March 2005, and Sara to help his dream become a re- This is what the father of the family was scheduled to come home in late ality. Fittingly, they decided to name wrote: September. the building Hometown Hero House. The rains began in earnest the last days of Aaron’s dad’s last communication I had the privilege of meeting several May 2005. Our crops were in the ground so from Aaron was through e-mail, a of Aaron’s family members and friends the majority of the input costs for the crops

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I am asking for a vote. ducers in our area lost the battle. Our farm July, 112 degrees. That is really hot. I These people deserve that chance. had financial reversals in the amount of had friends who went out and drove The fact is, literally thousands of $110,000. We carry crop insurance but this south of my hometown that day who farm families in my State are hanging program does not begin to cover our risks. told me it was so hot it took your in the balance. Right now, they are In speaking with loan officers at 2 of our breath away, 112 degrees. I am not done with production for the year. local banks I was told that First National Many of these places didn’t have any expects to restructure 60% of their Ag. Loans talking heat index or any of that; I am and State Bank estimated 75%–80%. This is talking the actual temperature. production. This time of year, you go serious business in agriculture. The crops just burned up. During this to your banker, and the bankers are We have felt the seriousness of the disas- period, there was no precipitation—no saying to me that if there is not dis- ters in the South from last year’s hurricanes precipitation, no precipitation, no pre- aster assistance, 5 to 10 percent of farm and we have urged our delegation to support cipitation that whole week, no precipi- families in my State are finished. What help for them. However our area was under- tation this entire week, no precipita- does that mean? We have 35,000 farm standably off everyone’s radar screen yet we tion until the 19th. In fact, not a drop families in North Dakota. Five percent, had the devastation here as well. if my math is right, would be 1,750. Ten Concerns abound as we look to the future. until the 19th of July, and then there As I look out my window to the west I see a was 7/100th, then there was 32/100th, percent would be 3,500 farm families field that we have seeded since my grand- then no precipitation, none for the who are out there right now wondering: father homesteaded here in 1892. For the first next period going through the end of What is the Federal Government going time we will not be able to seed it. It is 120 the month. So from the 21st to the 31st, to do? Are they going to do what they acres with about 60 acres still under water not another drop of precipitation. have always done every year for almost from last summer. The Federal Government Meanwhile, 101, 105, 106, 112 degrees. the last 20 years and provide some kind has placed a heavy burden on us by declaring of disaster assistance, or are they our area as a Prairie Pot Hole Region. This This is why the disaster is so serious, a combination of virtually no precipita- going to say: Tough, you are on your means I cannot drain this excess water into own, you are out of luck? I very much a nearby drainage system. I am stuck with tion—for this whole month, there was it. How do I begin to recover the financial 39/100th of an inch of precipitation— hope there will be a response and it losses mentioned above when the Govern- and day after day, 90 and 100 degrees. will be a favorable response. These are ment Regulations limit those opportunities? The crops just burned up. as good as any people I know any- The water is to the top of the road on both We can say: Tough luck, you are out where, hard-working, decent, honest, sides and now after being this way for close of here, but that is not what we have good people. They have been hit by the to a year the road is saturated and just done in the past. In the past, going most extraordinary set of conditions. about ruined. I just spoke with a township back to 1989, we had the disaster assist- This drought has been rated the third supervisor and they feel they will be closing worst drought in our Nation’s entire the road because of liability concerns. ance bill, $3.4 billion. In 1990, we had We are asking that you come along side us disaster assistance. Every year with history. and help us through this impossible situa- the exception of 1991, right through The flooding last year was unprece- tion that has been presented to us by a com- 2005. dented in my State. Outside of the 1997 bination of nature and government regula- Disaster assistance in 2000 was $14.8 floods, which was a 500-year flood—the tions. Please support the Disaster Relief Ap- billion. The next year it was $11.3 bil- worst flood in 500 years—we have not propriation currently working its way lion. This disaster package is $4.5 bil- seen anything like it. I don’t pretend through Congress. If you do, you will lit- lion for 2 years, so it is dramatically to know what is going on with the erally be the difference between many being weather out there, but something ex- able to continue to produce food and fiber for less. Obviously, that is a result of more widespread disasters, perhaps, in those traordinary is happening—extreme this great nation and not being able to con- weather and extreme weather condi- tinue this production. years, so the cost is less, but also this Thank you so much for listening to part of is a less generous disaster bill, as we tions, unlike anything I have seen in our story. have moved to reduce things, cut my adult lifetime. The result is deep fi- This gentleman included pictures. I things from the $6.7 billion to $4.5 bil- nancial damage to thousands and thou- sands of people. don’t think these are pictures that can lion or just under $4.5 billion. Mr. President, I hope somewhere be seen on camera, but I will hold them I think most people would acknowl- somebody is listening. I thank the up and describe them. These are six dif- edge I have not been somebody who has Chair and suggest the absence of a ferent pictures. In some of them, there ever sought to hold up the business of quorum. is water from horizon to horizon. Here the Senate. I have been here 20 years. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The we see a view that would go for miles That is not how I have conducted my- clerk will call the roll. and miles. There is water everywhere. self. But I am left with no alternative The legislative clerk proceeded to This is what happened last year over and no choice when a commitment was call the roll. much of my State—as I indicated ear- made to me yesterday, both publicly Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I ask lier, a million acres that could not and privately, that we would go to the unanimous consent that the order for even be planted, another 600,000 acres Agriculture appropriations bill today the quorum call be rescinded. where the crops were drowned out. Now and that I would have a chance to offer The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without this year, as I have said before, irony of the amendment. I have reviewed the objection, it is so ordered. ironies, the worst drought since the RECORD. It is very clear, the commit- Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, leader- 1930s. Land I have been on many times ment that was made. As of this hour— ship indicates to me they wish to ad- in my life south of my hometown is we are approaching the 6 o’clock journ for the evening momentarily. I like a moonscape—nothing growing, hour—that commitment has not been don’t know if they have other matters just dirt; land that had been planted kept. to wrap up. I am certainly not going to and nothing even emerged. I understand there are others who hold the body here. We will come back To understand what happened, this is may have lodged objection to going to tomorrow with the status quo being in the weather for the month of July in the bill. But there are ways to go to a place. That is my understanding of my State. Bismarck, ND, is the State bill. It happens every day here. It hap- what the agreement would be. I under- capital. It started out with a day at 90 pens every day that we go to a bill to stand they are going to try to work degrees; the next day, 92. Then right which somebody has an objection. We through the evening to resolve this after July 4 it went over 90 degrees the have completely reserved the rights of matter so we can go to the bill at some next 2 days. Then it jumped up to 102, our colleagues. They can require a point, with some assurance. and then it was 97. The next week, 96, supermajority vote. They can raise a I want to bring this to my colleagues’ and then it was 101, 105, 94, 101, 105, 106. budget point of order. They can raise attention. I pointed out the horrendous

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Mr. President, I hereby blow clouds of dirt from dried-out ponds. North Dakota State University professor Some ranchers have been forced to sell submit to the Senate the budget and researcher Larry Leistritz said it’s too scorekeeping report prepared by the their entire herds, and others are either early to tell what effect this year’s drought moving their cattle to greener pastures or will have on commodity prices. Flour prices Congressional Budget Office under Sec- buying more already-costly feed. Hundreds of already have gone up and may rise more be- tion 308(b) and in aid of Section 311 of acres of grasslands have been blackened by cause of the effect of drought on wheat. the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, fires sparked by lightning or farm equip- ‘‘There will be somewhat higher grain as amended. This report meets the re- ment. prices, no doubt about it,’’ Leistritz said. quirements for Senate scorekeeping of ‘‘These 100-degree days for weeks steady ‘‘With livestock, the short-term effect may section 5 of S. Con. Res. 32, the first have been burning everything up,’’ said Wal- mean depressed meat prices, with a larger ter Johnson, Steele’s mayor. ‘‘I’d go for 2 number of animals being sent to slaughter. concurrent resolution on the budget for feet of snow than this.’’ But in the longer run it may prolong the pe- 1986. Farm ponds and other small bodies of riod of relatively high meat prices.’’ This report shows the effects of con- water have dried out from the heat, leaving Eventually, more than farmers could suf- gressional action on the 2006 budget the residual alkali dust to be whipped up by fer. the wind. The blowing, dirt-and-salt mixture ‘‘Agriculture is not only the biggest indus- through September 30, 2006. The esti- is a phenomenon that hasn’t been seen in try in the state, it’s just about the only in- mates of budget authority, outlays, south central North Dakota since the Dust dustry,’’ Leistritz said. ‘‘Communities live or and revenues are consistent with the Bowl of the 1930s, Johnson said. die with the fortunes of agriculture.’’ technical and economic assumptions of More than 60 percent of the United States Mr. President, this is an article that the 2006 concurrent resolution on the now has abnormally dry or drought condi- was repeated in newspaper after news- budget, H. Con. Res. 95. Pursuant to tions, stretching from Georgia to Arizona paper across my State. This is a dis- section 402 of that resolution, provi- and across the north through the Dakotas, Minnesota, Montana and Wisconsin, said aster that is virtually unprecedented. sions designated as emergency require- Mark Svoboda, a climatologist for the Na- South Dakota is even worse. That is ments are exempt from enforcement of tional Drought Mitigation Center at the Uni- why we simply have to achieve a re- the budget resolution. As a result, the versity of Nebraska at Lincoln. sult. I again ask my colleagues, please, attached report excludes these An area stretching from south central just give us a vote. These people de- amounts. North Dakota to central South Dakota is the serve at least that. The estimates show that current most drought-stricken region in the nation, I yield the floor and suggest the ab- level spending is under the budget reso- Svoboda said. sence of a quorum. ‘‘It’s the epicenter,’’ he said. ‘‘It’s just like The PRESIDING OFFICER. The lution by $11.869 billion in budget au- a wasteland in north central South Dakota.’’ thority and by $4.030 billion in outlays Conditions aren’t much better a little far- clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to in 2006. Current level for revenues is ther north. Paul Smokov and his wife, Betty, $6.590 billion above the budget resolu- raise several hundred cattle on their 1,750- call the roll. acre ranch north of Steele, a town of about Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I ask tion in 2006. 760 people. unanimous consent that the order for Since my last report dated Sep- North Dakota’s all-time high temperature the quorum call be rescinded. tember 5, 2006, Congress has cleared was set here in July 1936, at 121. Smokov, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and the President has signed the De- now 81, remembers that time and believes objection, it is so ordered. partment of Defense Appropriations conditions this summer probably are worse. Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I have Act, 2007, P.L. 109–289. In addition to ‘‘I could see this coming in May,’’ Smokov just been told now by leadership staff providing regular defense appropria- said of the parched pastures and wilted they are going to do everything they crops. ‘‘That’s the time the good Lord gives tions for 2007, this act appropriated can to try to get this Agriculture ap- us our general rains. But we never got them $200 million for firefighting activities propriations bill up tomorrow and that this year.’’ in fiscal year 2006. Those appropria- I would have an opportunity to offer an Brad Rippey, a federal Agriculture Depart- tions were designated as emergency re- ment meteorologist in Washington, said this amendment and get a vote. I have been quirements in 2006 and did not affect year’s drought is continuing one that started assured they are going to bend their the current level totals. in the late 1990s. ‘‘The 1999 to 2006 drought best efforts to accomplish that tomor- ranks only behind the 1930s and the 1950s. It’s row. I appreciate that effort. I hope it This is my final report for 2006. the third-worst drought on record—period,’’ occurs. Of course, that was supposed to Rippey said. There being no objection, the mate- Svoboda was reluctant to say how bad the happen today. rial was ordered to be printed in the current drought might eventually be. I am also informed they want to ad- RECORD, as follows: ‘‘We’ll have to wait to see how it plays journ the body for the day, and I cer- U.S. CONGRESS, out—but it’s definitely bad,’’ he said. ‘‘And tainly will not stand in the way of ad- CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE, the drought seems to not be going anywhere journing. There are many here who Washington, DC, October 5, 2006. soon.’’ have families they wish to go home to, Hon. JUDD GREGG, Herman Schumacher, who owns Herreid and I certainly don’t want to stand in Chairman, Committee on the Budget, U.S. Sen- Livestock Auction in north central South the way of that, especially with these ate, Washington, DC. Dakota, said his company is handling more DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: The enclosed tables sales than ever because of the drought. assurances that now, once again, have show the effects of Congressional action on In May, June and July last year, his com- been given to me that they will bend the 2006 budget and are current through Sep- pany sold 3,800 cattle. During the same their best efforts to try to get to the tember 30, 2006. This report is submitted months this year, more than 27,000 cattle Agriculture appropriations bill tomor- under section 308(b) and in aid of section 311 have been sold, he said. row and give me an opportunity for a of the Congressional Budget Act, as amend- ‘‘I’ve been in the barn here for 25 years and vote. ed. I can’t even compare this year to any other Mr. President, I yield the floor and year,’’ Schumacher said. suggest the absence of a quorum. The estimates of budget authority, out- He said about 50 ranchers have run cows The PRESIDING OFFICER. The lays, and revenues are consistent with the through his auction this year. technical and .economic assumptions for fis- ‘‘Some of them just trimmed off their clerk will call the roll. cal year 2006 that underlie H. Con. Res. 95, herds, but about a third of them were com- The legislative clerk proceeded to the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for plete dispersions—they’ll never be back,’’ he call the roll. Fiscal Year 2006. Pursuant to section 402 of said. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I that resolution, provisions designated as ‘‘This county is looking rough—these 100- ask unanimous consent that the order emergency requirements are exempt from degree days are just killing us,’’ said Gwen for the quorum call be rescinded. enforcement of the budget resolution. As a

VerDate Mar 15 2010 23:49 Feb 05, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2006SENATE\S15NO6.REC S15NO6 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S10960 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE November 15, 2006 result, the enclosed current level report ex- TABLE 1.—SENATE CURRENT-LEVEL REPORT FOR SPEND- 2 Current level is the estimated effect on revenue and spending of all leg- islation that the Congress has enacted or sent to the President for his ap- cludes these amounts (see footnote 2 on ING AND REVENUES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006, AS OF proval. In addition, full-year funding estimates under current law are in- Table 2). SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 cluded for entitlement and mandatory programs requiring annual appropria- tions, even if the appropriations have not been made. Since my last letter dated September 5, [In billions of dollars] 3 Excludes administrative expenses of the Social Security Administration, 2006, the Congress has cleared and the Presi- which are also off-budget, but are appropriated annually. dent has signed the Department of Defense Current Source: Congressional Budget Office. Budget Current level over/ Note: * = Less than $50 million. Appropriations Act, 2007 (Public Law 109– resolution 1 level 2 under (¥) 289). In addition to providing regular defense resolution appropriations for 2007, this act appropriated ON-BUDGET $200 million for firefighting activities in fis- Budget Authority ...... 2,094.4 2,082.5 ¥11.9 Outlays ...... 2,099.0 2,095.0 ¥4.0 cal year 2006. Those appropriations were des- Revenues ...... 1,589.9 1,596.5 6.6 ignated as emergency requirements in 2006 OFF-BUDGET and did not affect the current-level totals. Social Security Outlays 3 ..... 416.0 416.0 0 Sincerely, Social Security Revenues ..... 604.8 604.8 * DONALD B. MARRON, 1 H. Con. Res. 95, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year Acting Director. 2006, assumed $50.0 billion in budget authority and $62.4 billion in outlays in fiscal year 2006 from emergency supplemental appropriations. Such emergency amounts are exempt from the enforcement of the budget resolu- tion. Since current-level totals exclude the emergency requirements enacted in the previous session and the emergency requirements in Public Law 109– 176, Public Law 109–208, Public Law 109–234, and Public Law 109–289 (see footnote 2 on Table 2), the budget authority and outlay totals specified in the budget resolution have also been reduced (by the amounts assumed for emergency supplemental appropriations) for purposes of comparison. TABLE 2.—SUPPORTING DETAIL FOR THE SENATE CURRENT-LEVEL REPORT FOR ON-BUDGET SPENDING AND REVENUES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006, AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 [In millions of dollars]

Budget Au- thority Outlays Revenues

Enacted in Previous Sessions: Revenues ...... n.a. n.a. 1,607,180 Permanents and other spending legislation 1 ...... 1,296,134 1,248,957 n.a. Appropriation legislation ...... 1,333,823 1,323,802 n.a. Offsetting receipts ...... ¥479,868 ¥479,868 n.a. Total, enacted in previous sessions: ...... 2,150,089 2,092,891 1,607,180 Enacted This Session: Katrina Emergency Assistance Act of 2005 (P.L. 109–176) ...... 250 250 0 An act to make available funds included in the Deficit Reduction Act for the Low-income Energy Assistance Program for 2006 (P.L. 109–204) ...... 1,000 750 0 Native American Corrections Act of 2006 (P.L. 109–221) ...... 23 23 3 Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 (P.L. 109–222) ...... 0 0 ¥10,757 Heroes Earned Retirement Opportunities Act (P.L. 109–227) ...... 0 0 ¥1 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006 (P.L. 109–234) ...... ¥111 143 55 Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act of 2005 (P.L. 109–235) ...... 0 0 1 Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006 (P.L. 109–236) ...... 0 0 1 Returned Americans Protection Act of 2006 (P.L. 109–250) ...... 4 3 0 An act to provide funding authority to facilitate the evacuation of persons from Lebanon (P.L. 109–268) ...... 0 27 0 Total, enacted this session: ...... 1,166 1,196 ¥10,698 Entitlements and mandatories: Difference between enacted levels and budget resolution estimates for appropriated entitlements and other mandatory programs ...... ¥68,740 879 n.a. Total Current Level 1, 2, 3, 4 ...... 2,082,515 2,094,966 1,596,482 Total Budget Resolution ...... 2,144,384 2,161,420 1,589,892 Adjustment to budget resolution for emergency requirements 4 ...... ¥50,000 ¥62,424 n.a. Adjusted Budget Resolution ...... 2,094,384 2,098,996 n.a. Current Level Over Adjusted Budget Resolution ...... n.a. n.a 6,590 Current Level Under Adjusted Budget Resolution ...... 11,869 4,030 n.a. 1 P.L. 109–171 was enacted early in this session of Congress, but is shown under ‘‘enacted in previous sessions’’ as requested by the Committee on the Budget. Included in current-level totals for P.L. 109–171 are $980 million in budget authority and ¥$4,847 million in outlays. 2 Pursuant to section 402 of H. Con. Res. 95, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2006, provisions designated as emergency requirements are exempt from enforcement of the budget resolution. As a result, the cur- rent-level totals exclude the following amounts:

Budget Authority Outlays Revenues

Emergency requirements enacted in previous session ...... 74,981 112,423 7,111 Katrina Emergency Assistance Act of 2006 (P.L. 109–176) ...... ¥250 0 0 National Flood Insurance Enhanced Borrowing Authority Act of 2006 (P.L. 109–208) ...... 2,275 2,275 0 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006 (P.L. 109–234) ...... 94,541 24,184 0 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007 (P.L. 109–289) ...... 200 0 0 Total, enacted emergency requirements ...... 171,747 138,882 ¥7,111 3 Excludes administrative expenses of the Social Security Administration, which are off-budget. 4 H. Con. Res. 95, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2006, assumed $50,000 million in budget authority and $62,424 million in outlays in fiscal year 2006 from emergency supplemental appropriations. Such emer- gency amounts are exempt from the enforcement of the budget resolution. Since current-level totals exclude the emergency requirements enacted in the previous session and the emergency requirements in P.L. 109–176, P.L. 109–208, P.L. 109–234, and P.L. 109–289 (see footnote 2 above), budget authority and outlay totals specified in the budget resolution have also been reduced (by the amounts assumed for emergency supplemental appropriations) for purposes of com- parison. Notes.—n.a. = not applicable; P.L. = Public Law. Source: Congressional Budget Office.

FIGHTING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE powerful and influential this corps of adopting battered women’s shelters volunteers is to the health of our Na- Mr. BIDEN. Mr. President, I rise and donating needed goods such as today to pay special tribute to the tion. food, linens, health care items, and General Federation of Women’s Clubs I am particularly proud that this more. In Nevada, members sponsored a and their recent work to fight domestic year the international president, Jac- public service campaign on radio sta- violence. The organization is a gem queline Pierce, has adopted ‘‘Domestic tions to promote important messages among our midst. Founded in April Violence Awareness and Prevention’’ about violence prevention. In Mis- 1890, it is one of the world’s oldest and as her President’s Special Project for sissippi, members distributed 2,000 fli- largest women’s volunteer organiza- 2006–2008. Nannette White, a member ers with information on the National tions. More than 150,000 women mem- from Louisiana, serves as the national Domestic Violence Hotline and helped chairperson of the President’s Special bers in 5,000 local and 20 international raise funds for the Mississippi State clubs volunteer over 13 million hours Project, and with the support of a na- Coalition Against Domestic Violence. and contribute approximately $35 mil- tional committee of women, promotes lion through more than 160,000 club participation in this project. All across This is just a small sampling of the projects. I can’t underestimate how the Nation, local women’s clubs are good works being done.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 23:49 Feb 05, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2006SENATE\S15NO6.REC S15NO6 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY November 15, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S10961 As part of this special project, the in petroleum products and ends up in tors. In Oregon, we get almost all of General Federation of Women’s Clubs the gas tanks of our cars and in the gas our gasoline from refineries on Puget forged a historic collaboration with the cans in our garages. Some of the high- Sound in the State of Washington—re- Family Violence Prevention Fund, the est levels of benzene in gasoline are fineries which, for the most part, National Domestic Violence Hotline, found in the Northwest. In fact, our re- produce gasoline with high benzene lev- the National Network to End Domestic gion of the country has the highest av- els. Even if everything worked as EPA Violence and domestic violence organi- erage levels of benzene in gasoline in intended, benzene levels in gasoline in zations in communities throughout the the United States, more than three the Northwest would be 40 percent United States. Innovative partnerships times higher than gasoline here on the above the national standard. However, between the public and private sector, east coast. the plain fact is that there is no assur- new relationships between organiza- Benzene is a known carcinogen. Ex- ance that gasoline in our region will be tions—these are the pathways to solu- posure to benzene has been shown to cleaner because EPA leaves the deci- tions to our Nation’s most pressing cause leukemia and poses other health sion of whether the refineries in Puget problems. risks, such as genetic changes. Al- Sound reduce their benzene levels up to I have spent almost 34 years of my though the EPA has never set a health the companies that own those refin- life in Congress and witnessed the standard for benzene in the environ- eries. If oil companies decide that it is transformative impact of powerful Fed- ment, the Department of Environ- in their economic interest to simply eral legislation. For instance, the Vio- mental Quality for the State of Oregon buy their way to compliance by using lence Against Women Act improved has, and we have levels of benzene in credits instead of investing in equip- Federal and State criminal laws and Downtown Portland that are 20 times ment that will actually reduce the enacted programs that encourage pros- higher than the State’s standard. The amount of benzene in our gas, EPA ecution of abusers, create battered majority of this benzene comes from says they can. The only thing that women’s shelters and sponsor edu- gasoline. So it should be good news EPA will care about is that those com- cational campaigns. Over the past dec- that EPA is finally acting to regulate panies have begged, borrowed, or ade, the act’s programs have distrib- the amount of benzene in gasoline. bought enough credits to meet the na- uted over $4 billion to States, local Unfortunately, EPA has proposed a tional average. And we will continue to governments, and nonprofit organiza- regulatory scheme that will simply not have the same high levels of benzene tions. Yet despite this extraordinary ensure that these levels are reduced as we have now. In fact, without any sort success, I am convinced that Federal much as they need to be, and let me ex- of overall cap on the amount of ben- Government action alone cannot end plain why. zene that can be in gasoline, benzene domestic violence. We desperately need First, EPA rejected the idea that levels in our gasoline in the Northwest the individual attention and dedication there should be a maximum level of could even go up. of volunteers. Change happens one benzene in gasoline. The current Fed- I have focused my remarks on the woman at a time and one volunteer at eral requirements for reformulated impact that this proposal has on the a time. The volunteer work done by gasoline contain a maximum threshold Northwest, but it is not just a problem club members fills an invaluable role. for benzene. The State of California’s for the Northwest. Other parts of the As my mother would say, these are the fuel standards include a provision lim- country will also have gasoline with people who do God’s work. iting the percentage of benzene in gaso- benzene levels over the national stand- I commend Madam President Pierce line sold in California. Canada has a ard, and without any maximum level of for her leadership and commitment to benzene limit. Korea has a benzene benzene no American can be sure of airing our Nation’s ‘‘dirty little se- limit. Japan has a benzene limit. The how much benzene might be in their cret,’’ domestic violence. She has European Union has a benzene limit. gasoline and in the air they breathe. brought a whole new legion of women And according to a recent article in the I also want to emphasize again that warriors to help battered women and industry trade press, Vietnam is going under the EPA approach, it will be the their children. On behalf of the entire to establish a benzene limit. But not oil companies that decide whether they Senate, I thank them for their tireless EPA. reduce their benzene levels at any volunteerism to end domestic violence Instead, what EPA has proposed is given refinery, not EPA. If EPA’s anal- and giving women what they haven’t the establishment of a national aver- ysis is correct, a single major oil com- had before—hope. age for benzene in gasoline. Every re- pany, which EPA identifies only as f finery or gasoline importer is theoreti- ‘‘Company No. 2,’’ would be responsible cally supposed to sell gasoline that for producing more than a third of all HOLD EXPLANATION meets this average standard, but there of the gasoline exceeding the proposed Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I have is no maximum level and EPA has cou- national benzene standard. Rather placed a hold on the nomination of pled this requirement to a credit-trad- than make the investment in benzene Roger A. Martella, Jr., to be general ing system. Under EPA’s scheme, refin- control and removal technology, EPA, counsel of the U.S. Environmental Pro- eries that make gasoline below the from the beginning, simply expects this tection Agency. Consistent with my standard will get credits that they can company to use credits to meet the policy of publicly announcing when- give away, trade, or sell to refineries standard for all of this high benzene ever I place a hold on a nomination, I which make gasoline above the stand- gasoline. Who is Company No. 2 and want to notify my colleagues of my ob- ard. Many refineries that make gaso- why is EPA proposing to give them jection to allowing Mr. Martella’s nom- line with high benzene levels would this license to pollute? ination to be considered under a unani- never have to meet the EPA standard. This would all be bad enough if EPA mous consent agreement and to take a And again, because under the EPA pro- hadn’t actually thought about these few minutes to explain to my col- posal there would be no maximum level problems. They acknowledged in their leagues why I am doing so. of benzene in gasoline, many refineries rulemaking process that there would After many years of delay, the EPA are expected to make little, if any, re- be regional inequities. They examined has finally proposed regulations under duction in the amount of benzene in alternatives for setting maximum lev- the Clean Air Act to protect Americans their gasoline and rely instead on cred- els of benzene that should be in gaso- from toxic air pollutants from cars and its to meet the standard. According to line. In one case, they looked at the ad- trucks and other mobile sources. But EPA, five refineries producing gasoline ditional cost to Americans of imposing instead of proposing a rule that would over the EPA standard would take no an average maximum level of benzene protect all Americans from these toxic action whatsoever to reduce their ben- of 1.3 percent as part of the standard in emissions, EPA’s proposal would essen- zene levels. order to address these problems. EPA’s tially turn the Pacific Northwest into The reason this is all so important is own analysis concluded that this would an environmental sacrifice zone. that Americans don’t get their gasoline cost consumers in my region of the EPA’s analysis shows that the big- from a gasoline terminal filled with country less than one-half of 1 cent a gest risk from these pollutants comes ‘‘average’’ gasoline. They get their gas gallon and Americans, nationwide, an from benzene which is naturally found from regional refineries and distribu- additional 5/1000ths of a cent per gallon

VerDate Mar 15 2010 23:49 Feb 05, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2006SENATE\S15NO6.REC S15NO6 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S10962 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE November 15, 2006 of gasoline. That is not five cents. That and the use of controlled substances. Delano, MN, which recently earned an is .005 cents. The bottom line is that Many officers felt that adherence to Award for Excellence in Education for EPA is proposing to allow my constitu- these rules helped build a bond of trust its exceptional and innovative achieve- ents to breathe more toxic emissions between law enforcement and the com- ments in educating children. and face greater risk of cancer so that munities they served. Today, ‘‘The Car- Delano Elementary School is truly a oil companies can save a fraction of a dinal Sins’’ have become standard in model of educational success. The cent per gallon of gas. many law enforcement agencies school takes great pride in involving I am not going to sit back and let throughout the Nation. Under his lead- parents in their children’s school expe- EPA just go ahead with this rule- ership, the Hayward Police Department riences. Last spring, the rate of par- making without complaint. The Office became one of the most highly re- ents’ participation at parent-teacher of General Counsel is the chief legal spected law enforcement agencies in conferences was an impressive 99 per- advisor to EPA. Mr. Martella was the the country. cent. Parents contributed over 6,000 principal deputy general counsel when In 1986, Sheriff Plummer was elected hours of volunteer services during the this rule was proposed. He is now the sheriff of Alameda County. In his ca- 2005–2006 school year. acting general counsel. I am placing a pacity as sheriff, he opened the new The Partners in Education organiza- hold on his nomination to send as Santa Rita jail, the sixth largest facil- tion at Delano Elementary raises over strong a signal to EPA as I can at this ity of its kind in the United States; he $30,000 per year for student activities time that they need to take another established a marine patrol unit to pro- and supplies for teachers and class- look at their own figures. They need to tect the shoreline of Alameda County; rooms. Recently, the organization con- take another look at their own regu- he opened a state-of-the-art Office of tributed $8,000 toward the purchase of latory analysis. The regional problems Emergency Services Center; he has SMARTBOARD technology, an inter- that they identified would occur in set- achieved CALEA accreditation for the active, electronic blackboard system. ting up a national cap-and-trade pro- sheriff’s office; and has also received The money was also used to install gram are real problems and must not accreditation for many branches of the sound-field systems in a number of the be ignored. They need to come up with sheriff’s office, including Prison Health primary grade classrooms. Services, the County Crime Labora- a real solution. Until they do, I will ob- Delano Elementary also offers sev- tory, and the Explosive Ordinance ject to any unanimous consent agree- eral programs to challenge children of Unit. Under his leadership, the Ala- ment to allow Mr. Martella’s nomina- high potential. The school’s Tiger’s meda County Sheriff’s Office is the tion to come to a vote in the Senate. Tale publishing center allows children only agency in California to earn the f to turn their own creative stories into National Sheriff’s Association pres- books that have a professionally pub- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS tigious ‘‘Triple Crown Award.’’ lished look. The math lab extends and In addition to his regular duties as enriches skills taught through class- Alameda county sheriff, Sheriff Plum- room instruction. IN HONOR OF SHERIFF CHARLES mer has served as head of Region II in An organized gifted and talented pro- PLUMMER the California Law Enforcement Mu- gram, with a teacher of gifted and tal- tual Aid System, a statewide program ∑ Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I take ented children, offers several opportu- under the Office of Emergency Services this opportunity to recognize Alameda nities for pupils beyond their class- that restores order during emergencies, County Sheriff Charles Plummer, who rooms, including Destination Imagina- including civil unrest, and provides as- is retiring after more than 54 years of tion, Continental Math League, and sistance to local agencies during other dedicated service in law enforcement. other unique units of instruction, de- unusual events. Throughout his career, Sheriff Plummer began his career in signed specifically for high-potential law enforcement in 1952 with the city Sheriff Plummer has also been active in numerous professional organizations pupils. of Berkeley Police Department. His Delano Elementary consistently re- including the Peace Officer’s Research dedication to the Berkeley Police De- ceives five-star ratings from the De- partment was evident over the 23 years Association of California, the Peace Of- ficer Standards and Training, the Po- partment of Education in both reading he spent with that agency, where he ul- and math. Last year, 87 percent of timately rose to the rank of acting lice Executive Research Forum, and the International Association of Chiefs Delano third-graders scored in the top chief of police. three levels on the Minnesota Com- Following his service with the Berke- of Police. In his spare time, Sheriff Plummer prehensive Assessment Reading Test, ley Police Department, Sheriff Plum- has been very involved in his commu- and 93 percent of the third-graders mer was appointed chief of police for nity, serving as past president and a scored in the top three levels in math. the city of Hayward in June of 1976. member of the Hayward Rotary Club. Much of the credit for Delano Ele- During his 10 years with the Hayward He is a lifetime volunteer for the Boy mentary School’s success belongs to its Police Department, Sheriff Plummer Scouts of America, serving on the exec- principal, Darren Schuler, and the employed many innovative and suc- utive council in San Francisco, and a dedicated teachers. The pupils and staff cessful programs. In 1979, Sheriff Plum- lifetime member of the Southern Ala- at Delano Elementary School under- mer volunteered the Hayward Police meda County Chapter of the NAACP. stand that, in order to be successful, a Department to be one of five trial sites Sheriff Plummer has generously given school must go beyond achieving aca- to test the law enforcement service his time to such organizations as the demic success; it must also provide a standards established by the Commis- YMCA and the Salvation Army. nurturing environment where children sion on Accreditation for Law Enforce- For over half a century, Sheriff can develop the knowledge, skills, and ment Agencies, CALEA, becoming the Plummer has dedicated his life to pro- attitudes for success throughout life. ninth law enforcement agency in the moting excellence in law enforcement All of the faculty, staff, and pupils at Nation, and the first west of the Mis- and the communities he has served. He Delano Elementary School should be sissippi, to be accredited by CALEA. has served with honesty, integrity, and very proud of their accomplishments. Sheriff Plummer was later elected to a commitment to excellence. I am con- I congratulate Delano Elementary CALEA, served as its president, and fident that, even in retirement, Sheriff School in Delano for winning the has since been a strong advocate for Plummer will continue to touch lives Award for Excellence in Education and the accreditation of law enforcement with his good will and compassion. I for its exceptional contributions to agencies. wish him the very best and hope he en- education in Minnesota.∑ Most memorably, in his role as Hay- joys his much deserved retirement.∑ f ward chief of police, Sheriff Plummer f initiated what became known as ‘‘The ORONO INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, Cardinal Sins,’’ a set of simple, DELANO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ORONO, MINNESOTA straightforward rules demanding hon- DELANO, MINNESOTA ∑ Mr. DAYTON. Mr. President, today I esty from all employees and prohib- ∑ Mr. DAYTON. Mr. President, today I honor Orono Intermediate School, in iting bigotry, the acceptance of bribes, honor Delano Elementary School, in Orono, MN, which recently earned an

VerDate Mar 15 2010 23:49 Feb 05, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2006SENATE\S15NO6.REC S15NO6 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY November 15, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S10963 Award for Excellence in Education for Mr. Strochlitz was best known as the Earl McVicker, whose hard work, per- its exceptional and innovative achieve- owner of Whaling City Ford, a success- severance, and dedication has earned ments in educating children. ful car dealership that became a local him recognition by those in his profes- Orono Intermediate School is truly a institution in New London. Almost sion. Last month, Earl, who started his model of educational success, where anyone who has lived in southeastern banking career at a bank in a town of students are advancing to a new phase Connecticut can recall the television 400, was elected chairman of the Amer- in their educational experience. Exer- commercials for his dealership, in ican Bankers Association. I join his cising higher levels of responsibility which Mr. Strochiltz would pleasantly friends, family, and colleagues in ex- and independence in their learning, invite the viewer to ‘‘Come in. I would tending my congratulations and best students achieve within a challenging like to meet you,’’ a simple slogan that wishes to him during the upcoming and caring environment. The dedicated reflected his pleasant demeanor and year. staff at Orono work closely with stu- truly optimistic outlook on life. Those Earl’s career in the banking industry dents to foster personal and academic who knew him best say that he had a began shortly after his graduation success. The staff are committed to deep appreciation for the simple joys in from Kansas State University, home of providing students with rigorous aca- life, like dining with friends or spend- the always optimistic and fighting demic curricula that challenge them to ing time with his grandchildren. Wildcats. Although Earl earned an en- achieve higher standards. To this end, Mr. Strochiltz’s optimism is incred- gineering degree from K-State, he had staff strive to develop an educational ible considering the horrors he had to taken a few business classes and a program that addresses each child’s in- endure early in life. Mr. Strochiltz course on rural banking, which cap- dividual needs and allows all students grew up in Poland, where he lived tured his interest. His first job was at to achieve to their full potential. through both world wars. During the the Bazine State Bank. Earl worked Orono Intermediate School is accred- Second World War, he was held in a hard, learning the banking business ited by the North Central Association concentration camp in Auschwitz, Po- from the ground up. His strong work of Colleges and Schools, NCA. Accredi- land, for over 15 months. During this ethic paid off, and he rose steadily in tation is granted to schools that dem- truly horrible experience, Mr. the banking industry, moving on to onstrate a commitment to continued Strochiltz was forced to watch as his banks in Colorado and Kansas before improvement and curriculum review. parents, two sisters, his first wife, and becoming CEO of Central Bank and Orono Intermediate School enhances countless others marched off to their Trust, in Hutchinson, KS. By this time, educational opportunities through a deaths. Earl was looking for more than just an- variety of programs and policies, in- Yet Mr. Strochiltz’s spirit could not other job at another bank. He was cluding: a concentration on small class be broken, and he refused to give up looking for the opportunity to make sizes, field trips, computer/media labs, hope that the people of all nations policy decisions, and he knew the only an aquatics program, a United Nations could live together in peace. After way to achieve that was to buy a bank. peace site, competitive academic being released, he was determined to Well, Earl succeeded in this goal, in teams, an artist-in-residence program, ensure that no one else ever had to suf- part, by doing something we should all service learning projects, and world fer as he had. take a lesson from. When he became languages, taught before and after Mr. Strochiltz believed that if man- CEO at CB&T, he made the decision school. kind was never allowed to forget the that he would continue to live off the The success of Orono Intermediate atrocities committed by the Nazi re- amount of his previous salary and save School is reflected in its test scores. In gime, such atrocities might never be and invest the difference in order to 2005, Orono Intermediate received five repeated. He worked tirelessly toward buy CB&T stock. This self-discipline, stars in both math and reading from this end. He served on the U.S. Memo- along with some help from his parents the Minnesota Department of Edu- rial Holocaust Council, which worked and a loan from another bank, allowed cation. In 2004, the school received four to establish the National Holocaust Earl to continue buying stock in stars in math and five stars in reading. Memorial and Museum. He served as CB&T, eventually gaining majority Much of the credit for Orono Inter- chairman of the council’s remembrance ownership. Further, the loan that he mediate School’s success belongs to its committee, where he lobbied the gov- took out, that he hoped to pay off in 10 principal, Paula Martin, and the dedi- ernments of every State and the Dis- years? He paid it off in 5. Earl acknowl- cated teachers. The students and staff trict of Columbia to hold annual cere- edges that he risked everything on this at Orono Intermediate School under- monies to remember victims and sur- one venture, but it is certainly a risk stand that, in order to be successful, a vivors of the Holocaust. that has paid off. school must go beyond achieving aca- In addition to his great work with Perhaps the quote that Earl has demic success; it must also provide a the council, Mr. Strochiltz helped ele- framed and hanging in his office best nurturing environment where students vate the writer Elie Wiesel, a close sums up what guides him. The quote, can develop the knowledge, skills, and friend of his, to international fame. by President Calvin Coolidge, reads: attitudes for success throughout life. The two were partners in their mission ‘‘Nothing in this world can take the All of the faculty, staff, and students to make sure the world never forgot place of persistence. Talent will not; at Orono Intermediate School should the evils of the Holocaust. Together nothing is more common than unsuc- be very proud of their accomplish- they traveled the globe, meeting with cessful men with talent. Genius will ments. world leaders, such as German Chan- not; unrewarded genius is almost a I congratulate Orono Intermediate cellor Helmut Schmitt and Pope John proverb. Education will not; the world School in Orono for winning the Award Paul II. Mr. Strochiltz also lobbied is full of educated derelicts. Persist- for Excellence in Education and for its Capitol Hill to have Mr. Wiesel nomi- ence and determination alone are om- exceptional contributions to education nated for the Nobel Peace Prize; he was nipotent. The slogan ‘press on’ has in Minnesota.∑ successful, and Mr. Wiesel was deserv- solved and always will solve the prob- f edly awarded the prize. lems of the human race.’’ The passing of Sigmund Strochiltz is Earl’s own hard work, persistence, IN MEMORY OF SIGMUND truly a loss for the people of Con- and willingness to take risks gives him STROCHILTZ necticut and throughout the world. an understanding and an empathy for ∑ Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, May his kind nature and devotion to people who are looking to start and today I speak in memory of Sigmund promoting peace and tolerance in the own their own business. His commit- Strochiltz, a truly remarkable man world live on in all those he has ment to promoting entrepreneurship, from New London, Connecticut who touched.∑ his willingness to help individuals start passed away on Monday October 16, at f a business, and his ability to recognize the age of 89. I was saddened to hear the potential of these individuals, even about Mr. Strochiltz’s death, and I will RECOGNIZING EARL MCVICKER those who may not have business expe- keep his friends and family in my ∑ Mr. ROBERTS. Mr. President, today rience, makes him unique and reminds thoughts and prayers. I congratulate a Kansan, and a friend, us all of the important role hometown

VerDate Mar 15 2010 23:49 Feb 05, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2006SENATE\S15NO6.REC S15NO6 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S10964 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE November 15, 2006 banks play in a community. They un- the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational the following bills, without amend- derstand the needs of the customers, Assistance program. ment: H.J. Res. 96. Joint resolution recognizing their community, and know that their S. 101. An act to convey to the town of the contributions of the Christmas tree in- role in helping individuals and busi- Frannie, Wyoming, certain land withdrawn dustry to the United States economy. nesses succeed is vital to economic H.J. Res. 100. Joint resolution making fur- by the Commissioner of Reclamation. health. ther continuing appropriations for the fiscal S. 4001. An act to designate certain land in Now, I don’t want to leave you with year 2007, and for other purposes. New England as wilderness for inclusion in the impression that Earl is just an- the National Wilderness Preservation system The message also announced that the and certain land as a National Recreation other skilled businessman, although House has agreed to the following con- Area, and for other purposes. over the past 14 years, his private in- current resolution, in which it requests The message also announced that the vestment company, Central Financial the concurrence of the Senate: House agrees to the amendments of the Corp., has grown to include banks in a H. Con. Res. 496. Concurrent resolution Senate to the bill (H.R. 5585) to im- dozen States and has outperformed providing for a conditional adjournment of prove the netting process for financial Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway, the House of Representatives and a condi- contracts, and for other purposes. as well as the Dow and the S&P 500. In tional recess or adjournment of the Senate. fact, Earl wears several hats, including f f a Stetson when he is out horseback ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED MEASURES REFERRED riding with his wife Molly or helping The following bills were read the first out on his parent’s farm near Ness The message further announced that and the second times by unanimous City. And he’s particularly fond of the the Speaker has signed the following consent, and referred as indicated: motorcycle helmet that he wears when enrolled bills: he takes his Harley for a ride up to S. 435. An act to amend the Wild and Sce- H.R. 3699. An act to provide for the sale, acquisition, conveyance, and exchange of Sturgis, SD. Maybe not what you ex- nic Rivers Act to designate a segment of the Farmington River and Salmon Brook in the certain real property in the District of Co- pected from the incoming ABA chair- lumbia to facilitate the utilization, develop- man. State of Connecticut for study for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic ment, and redevelopment of such property, Earl has reached a milestone in his Rivers System, and for other purposes. and for other purposes; to the Committee on career, but in this success, he has also S. 819. An act to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security and Governmental Af- helped others succeed in starting and the Interior to reallocate costs of the fairs. growing their businesses and has taken Pactola Dam and Reservoir, South Dakota, H.R. 6314. An act to amend title 38, United an active role in helping communities to reflect increased demands for municipal, States Code, to extend certain expiring pro- visions of law and to expand eligibility for like Hutchinson thrive. I am proud to industrial, and fish and wildlife purposes. S. 1131. An act to authorize the exchange of the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational call Earl a friend. I know he will ap- Assistance program; to the Committee on proach his year as chairman of the certain Federal land within the State of Idaho, and for other purposes. Veterans’ Affairs. ABA by expanding his ‘‘commitment to S. 1140. An act to designate the State f community’’ philosophy throughout Route 1 Bridge in the State of Delaware as the country. It is this commitment, the ‘‘Senator William V. Roth, Jr. Bridge’’. MEASURES PLACED ON THE working as a partner with his commu- S. 3880. An act to provide the Department CALENDAR nity, that has made him a leader in the of Justice the necessary authority to appre- The following bill was read the sec- banking profession.∑ hend, prosecute, and convict individuals ond time, and placed on the calendar: committing animal enterprise terror. f H.R. 409. An act to provide for the ex- S. 4051. A bill to provide sufficient re- sources to permit electronic surveillance of MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT change of land within the Sierra National Forest, California, and for other purposes. United States persons for foreign intel- Messages from the President of the H.R. 860. An act to provide for the convey- ligence purposes to be conducted pursuant to United States were communicated to ance of the reversionary interest of the individualized court-based orders for calls the Senate by Ms. Evans, one of his United States in certain lands to the Clint originating in the United States, to provide additional resources to enhance oversight secretaries. Independent School District, El Paso Coun- ty, Texas. and streamline the procedures of the Foreign f H.R. 1129. An act to authorize the exchange Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, to en- of certain land in the State of Colorado. sure review of the Terrorist Surveillance EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED H.R. 3085. An act to amend the National Program by the United States Supreme As in executive session the Presiding Trails System Act to update the feasibility Court, and for other purposes. Officer laid before the Senate messages and suitability study originally prepared for f the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail from the President of the United EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF States submitting sundry nominations and provide for the inclusion of new trail segments, land components, and camp- COMMITTEES which were referred to the appropriate grounds associated with that trail, and for The following executive reports of committees. other purposes. (The nominations received today are H.R. 5842. An act to compromise and settle nominations were submitted: printed at the end of the Senate pro- all claims in the case of Pueblo of Isleta v. By Mr. WARNER for the Committee on ceedings.) United States, to restore, improve, and de- Armed Service. velop the valuable on-reservation land and Army nomination of Brig. Gen. James B. f natural resources of the Pueblo, and for Mallory III to be Major General. MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE other purposes. Navy nomination of Vice Adm. Patrick M. The enrolled bills were subsequently Walsh to be Admiral. At 2:22 p.m., a message from the Navy nomination of Rear Adm. Thomas J. House of Representatives, delivered by signed by the President pro tempore Kilcline, Jr. to be Vice Admiral. (Mr. STEVENS). Mr. Hays, one of its reading clerks, an- Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, for the nounced that the House has passed the At 3:34 p.m., a message from the Committee on Armed Services I report following bills and joint resolutions, in House of Representatives, delivered by favorably the following nomination which it requests the concurrence of Ms. Niland, one of its reading clerks, lists which were printed in the the Senate: announced that the House has passed RECORDS on the dates indicated, and H.R. 864. An act to provide for programs the following enrolled bill, in which it ask unanimous consent, to save the ex- and activities with respect to the prevention requests the concurrence of the Senate: pense of reprinting on the Executive of underage drinking. Calendar that these nominations lie at H.R. 1245. An act to provide for programs H.R. 6326. An act to clarify the provision of nutrition services to older Americans. the Secretary’s desk for the informa- to increase the awareness and knowledge of tion of Senators. women and health care providers with re- spect to gynecologic cancers. At 4:44 p.m., a message from the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without H.R. 6314. An act to amend title 38, United House of Representatives, delivered by objection, it is so ordered, States Code, to extend certain expiring pro- Ms. Niland, one of its reading clerks, Air Force nomination of Thomas C. visions of law and to expand eligibility for announced that the House has passed Hankins to be Colonel.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 23:49 Feb 05, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2006SENATE\S15NO6.REC S15NO6 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY November 15, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S10965 Air Force nominations beginning with ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS in consultation with the Secretary of Jeffery C. Carstens and ending with Marcia Education, to develop a policy for man- Wheeler, which nominations were received S. 408 At the request of Mr. DEWINE, the aging the risk of food allergy and ana- by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- phylaxis in schools, to establish school- sional Record on September 29, 2006. name of the Senator from Iowa (Mr. Army nominations beginning with Robert HARKIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. based food allergy management grants, E. Suter and ending with Dawn Harold, 408, a bill to provide for programs and and for other purposes. which nominations were received by the Sen- activities with respect to the preven- At the request of Mr. DODD, the ate and appeared in the Congressional tion of underage drinking. names of the Senator from Michigan Record on September 29, 2006. (Ms. STABENOW) and the Senator from S. 440 Army nomination of John M. Cotten to be Washington (Ms. CANTWELL) were At the request of Mr. BUNNING, the Lieutenant Colonel. added as cosponsors of S. 3980, supra. Army nominations beginning with Laureen name of the Senator from Utah (Mr. S. 3984 A. Otto and ending with Dee A. Paoli, which HATCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. nominations were received by the Senate and 440, a bill to amend title XIX of the So- At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the appeared in the Congressional Record on cial Security Act to include podiatrists name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. September 29, 2006. as physicians for purposes of covering DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. Army nominations beginning with Steven 3984, a bill to improve programs for the F. Williams and ending with Jessica N. Stan- physicians services under the medicaid program. identification and treatment of post- ton, which nominations were received by the deployment mental health conditions, S. 910 Senate and appeared in the Congressional including post-traumatic stress dis- Record on September 29, 2006. At the request of Ms. SNOWE, the Army nomination of Lee A. Knox to be order, in veterans and members of the name of the Senator from New York Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Major. (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a cospon- S. 4046 (Nominations without an asterisk sor of S. 910, a bill to require that were reported with the recommenda- health plans provide coverage for a At the request of Mr. PRYOR, his tion that they be confirmed.) minimum hospital stay for name was added as a cosponsor of S. mastectomies, lumpectomies, and 4046, a bill to extend oversight and ac- INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND countability related to United States JOINT RESOLUTIONS lymph node dissection for the treat- ment of breast cancer and coverage for reconstruction funds and efforts in Iraq The following bills and joint resolu- secondary consultations. by extending the termination date of tions were introduced, read the first the Office of the Special Inspector Gen- S. 1687 and second times by unanimous con- eral for Iraq Reconstruction. At the request of Ms. MIKULSKI, the sent, and referred as indicated: S. 4049 name of the Senator from Iowa (Mr. By Mr. FRIST: At the request of Mr. FEINGOLD, the HARKIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 4052. A bill to authorize refugee relief name of the Senator from California 1687, a bill to amend the Public Health and reconstruction assistance for North (Mrs. BOXER) was added as a cosponsor Service Act to provide waivers relating Korea; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- of S. 4049, a bill to provide for the rede- tions. to grants for preventive health meas- ployment of United States forces from By Mr. DODD (for himself, Mr. COCH- ures with respect to breast and cervical Iraq by July 1, 2007. RAN, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. BAUCUS, Mr. cancers. SALAZAR, Mr. ROCKEFELLER, Mrs. f S. 3677 BOXER, and Mr. KERRY): STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED S. 4053. A bill to amend the National and At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a name of the Senator from BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Summer of Service State grant program, a (Mr. PRYOR) was added as a cosponsor By Mr. FRIST: Summer of Service national direct grant of S. 3677, a bill to amend title XVIII of S. 4052. A bill to authorize refugee re- program, and related national activities, and the Social Security Act to eliminate lief and reconstruction assistance for for other purposes; to the Committee on the in the home restriction for Medi- North Korea; to the Committee on For- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. care coverage of mobility devices for eign Relations. By Mr. CRAIG (for himself and Mr. individuals with expected long-term AKAKA): Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask S. 4054. A bill to amend title 38, United needs. unanimous consent that the text of the States Code, to expand the number of indi- S. 3744 bill be printed in the RECORD. viduals qualifying for retroactive benefits At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the There being no objection, the bill was from traumatic injury protection coverage names of the Senator from Florida (Mr. ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as under Servicemembers’ Group Life Insur- MARTINEZ) and the Senator from Texas follows: ance; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. (Mrs. HUTCHISON) were added as cospon- S. 4052 By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself and sors of S. 3744, a bill to establish the Mr. SESSIONS): Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- S. 4055. A bill to address the effect of the Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad Pro- resentatives of the United States of America in death of a defendant in Federal criminal pro- gram. Congress assembled, ceedings; to the Committee on the Judiciary. S. 3808 SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. By Mr. ISAKSON (for himself and Mr. At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the This Act may be cited as the ‘‘North Korea CHAMBLISS): name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Refugee Relief and Reconstruction Act of S. 4056. A bill to amend the Public Health 2006’’. DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. Service Act to provide revised standards for SEC. 2. PURPOSE. quality assurance in screening and evalua- 3808, a bill to reduce the incidence of The purpose of this Act is to help the peo- tion of gynecologic cytology preparations, suicide among veterans. ple of North Korea gain freedom from polit- and for other purposes; to the Committee on S. 3913 ical oppression. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. At the request of Mr. ROCKEFELLER, SEC. 3. NORTH KOREA REFUGEE RELIEF AND RE- f the name of the Senator from Lou- CONSTRUCTION FUND. (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND isiana (Ms. LANDRIEU) was added as a cosponsor of S. 3913, a bill to amend in the Treasury of the United States a fund SENATE RESOLUTIONS to be known as the ‘‘North Korea Refugee title XXI of the Social Security Act to The following concurrent resolutions Relief and Reconstruction Fund’’ (in this Act eliminate funding shortfalls for the referred to as the ‘‘Fund’’), consisting of and Senate resolutions were read, and State Children’s Health Insurance Pro- such amounts as may be appropriated to the referred (or acted upon), as indicated: gram (SCHIP) for fiscal year 2007. Fund pursuant to subsection (b) and such ar- By Mrs. BOXER (for herself and Mrs. S. 3980 ticles and services as may be made available FEINSTEIN): to the Fund pursuant to subsection (c). The At the request of Mr. DODD, the name S. Res. 614. A resolution honoring the fire- resources of the Fund shall be available to fighters and other public servants who re- of the Senator from Maryland (Mr. carry out the programs and activities identi- sponded to the devastating Esperanza Inci- SARBANES) was withdrawn as a cospon- fied in section 4. dent fire in southern California in October sor of S. 3980, a bill to direct the Sec- (b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— 2006; to the Committee on the Judiciary. retary of Health and Human Services, There are authorized to be appropriated for

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EFFORTS. communication skills, gain increased Amounts appropriated for the Fund shall re- It is the sense of Congress that the Govern- awareness of career possibilities, and main available until expended. ments of South Korea, Japan, China, and Russia and other concerned governments develop more positive workplace atti- (c) DRAWDOWN AUTHORITY.— should make commitments commensurate to tudes, setting the foundation for their (1) IN GENERAL.—The President may, pursu- those that the United States is offering place as America’s future leaders. ant to section 506(a)(2) of the Foreign Assist- under this Act— Studies also show that students who ance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2318(a)(2)), draw (1) to assist refugees fleeing political op- participate in community service are down articles and services from the inven- pression in North Korea; and more likely to graduate high school tory and resources of any agency of the (2) to meet humanitarian and reconstruc- United States Government for the Fund to and demonstrate interest in going to tion needs arising in connection with— college. carry out the programs and activities identi- (A) the reunification of North Korea with fied in section 4. South Korea; or We often hear today of the tremen- (2) AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE BY CONTRACT OR (B) the emergence in North Korea of a new dous pressures our young people face at OTHERWISE.—The assistance authorized under national government committed to respect home, in school and in the afterschool paragraph (1) may include the supply of arti- for human rights, nonproliferation, and hours. Summer of Service provides cles and services that are acquired by con- peaceful relations with the United States young people with the chance to be a tract or otherwise. and the other countries in the region. (3) AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE.— positive change in their communities. For this reason, I urge my colleagues (A) LIMIT.—The aggregate value of assist- By Mr. DODD (for himself, Mr. ance provided under this subsection, as de- to join me in supporting the Summer COCHRAN, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. fined under section 644(m) of the Foreign As- of Service Act of 2006. I ask unanimous sistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2403(m)), may BAUCUS, Mr. SALAZAR, Mr. consent that the text of the bill be ROCKEFELLER, Mrs. BOXER, and not exceed $1,000,000,000. printed in the RECORD. Mr. KERRY): (B) ASSISTANCE NOT COUNTED TOWARD SPE- There being no objection, the bill was CIAL AUTHORITY LIMIT.—Assistance provided S. 4053. A bill to amend the National ordered to be printed in the Record, as under this subsection shall not count toward and Community Service Act of 1990 to follows: any limitation under section 506 of the For- establish a Summer of Service State eign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2318). grant program, a Summer of Service S. 4053 (4) REIMBURSEMENT.— national direct grant program, and re- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (A) IN GENERAL.—Articles and services pro- lated national activities, and for other resentatives of the United States of America in vided under this subsection shall be made Congress assembled, purposes; to the Committee on Health, available to the Fund without reimburse- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ment to the applicable appropriation, fund, Education, Labor, and Pensions. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Summer of or account except to the extent that funds Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I rise to Service Act of 2006’’. are appropriated pursuant to subparagraph introduce, along with Senators COCH- SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. (B). RAN, KENNEDY, BAUCUS, ROCKEFELLER, (B) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- SALAZAR, BOXER and KERRY, the Sum- lowing: (i) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be mer of Service Act of 2006. This bill of- appropriated to the President such sums as (1) Throughout the United States, there may be necessary to reimburse the applica- fers middle school students the chance are pressing unmet human, educational, en- ble appropriation, fund, or account for the to spend a summer in service to their vironmental and public safety needs. value of articles and services provided under communities as they transition into (2) Americans desire to affirm common re- this subsection, as defined under section high school. sponsibilities and shared values, and join to- 644(m) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 Summer of Service creates a com- gether in positive experiences, that tran- (22 U.S.C. 2403(m)). petitive grant program that enables scend race, religion, gender, age, disability, (ii) OFFSET.—The maximum amount au- region, income, and education. States and localities to offer middle (3) Americans of all ages can improve their thorized to be appropriated for the Fund school students an opportunity to par- under subsection (b) shall be reduced by an communities and become better citizens amount equal to the aggregate value of the ticipate in a structured community through service to their communities. articles and services made available under service program over the summer (4) When youth participate in service ac- paragraph (1). months. It employs service-learning to tivities and see that they are able to improve teach civic participation skills, help the lives of others, the youth feel better able SEC. 4. PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE to control their own lives in a positive way, FUND. young people see themselves as re- sources to their communities, expand avoiding risky behaviors, strengthening their community connections, and becoming (a) REFUGEE RELIEF, RELOCATION AND RE- educational opportunities and discour- SETTLEMENT ASSISTANCE.—The President more engaged in their own education. may use amounts in the Fund to provide re- age ‘‘summer academic slide.’’ Pro- (5) When youth service is tied to learning lief to refugees that have escaped from North viding tangible benefits to their com- objectives, that service is shown to decrease Korea, to relocate such refugees to South munities, Summer of Service projects alienation and behavior problems, and in- Korea or other countries prepared to accept direct grantees to work on unmet crease knowledge of community needs, com- them, and to assist in the resettlement of human, educational, environmental mitment to an ethic of service, and under- such refugees in any country willing to ac- and public safety needs and encourage standing of politics and morality. cept their resettlement. These activities all youth, regardless of age, income, or (6) When service is tied to what students may be carried out pursuant to the authori- are learning in school, the students make disability, to engage in community gains on achievement tests, complete their ties provided in the Migration and Refugee service. The program also grants par- Assistance Act of 1962 (22 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.). homework more often, and increase their ticipants with an educational award of grade point averages. (b) REUNIFICATION AND RECONSTRUCTION AS- up to $500 which can later be used to (7) Students who engage in service-learning SISTANCE.—The President may use amounts pay for college. improve their communication skills, in- in the Fund to provide for the benefit of per- Volunteerism not only brings support crease their awareness of career possibilities, sons living in the territory of North Korea and services to communities in need, it have a deeper understanding of social and the types of assistance authorized for the also provides significant benefits to the economic issues that face the United States, Independent States of the former Soviet and develop more positive workplace atti- Union under section 498 of the Foreign As- students who participate. When young tudes, preparing them to take their places as sistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2295) and for people participate in service activities future leaders of the United States. the countries of the South Caucasus and they feel better able to control their (8) In a national poll, more than 80 percent Central Asia under sections 499A, 499B, 499C, lives in a positive way, avoiding risk of parents said that their child would benefit and 499D of such Act (22 U.S.C. 2296a, 2296b, behaviors, strengthening their commu- from an after school program that offered 2296c, and 2296d) in the event of— nity connections and become more en- community service and 95 percent of teens (1) the reunification of North Korea with gaged in their studies. When service is agreed that is important to volunteer time South Korea; or tied to what students are learning in to community efforts. (2) the emergence in North Korea of a new (b) PURPOSE.—The purposes of this Act are national government committed to respect school, they make gains on achieve- to— for human rights, nonproliferation, and ment tests, complete their homework (1) offer youth the chance to spend a sum- peaceful relations with the United States more often, and increase their grade mer in service to their communities as a rite and the other countries of the region. point average. Students who engage in of passage before high school;

VerDate Mar 15 2010 23:49 Feb 05, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2006SENATE\S15NO6.REC S15NO6 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY November 15, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S10967 (2) teach civic participation skills to youth equal to the amount described in subpara- Executive Officer shall promptly notify the and help youth see themselves as resources graph (A) (to be used for educational applicant of the reasons for the rejection of and leaders for their communities; awards); and the application. (3) expand educational opportunities and ‘‘(C) an amount sufficient to provide for ‘‘(4) RESUBMISSION AND RECONSIDERATION.— discourage ‘‘summer slide’’ by engaging the reservation for State-level activities de- The Chief Executive Officer shall provide an youth in summer service-learning opportuni- scribed in subsection (d). applicant notified of rejection with a reason- ties; ‘‘(b) STATE APPLICATION.—To be eligible to able opportunity to revise and resubmit the (4) encourage youth, regardless of age, in- receive a grant under this section, a State application. At the request of the applicant, come, or disability, to engage in community shall submit an application to the Chief Ex- the Chief Executive Officer shall provide service; ecutive Officer at such time, in such manner, technical assistance to the applicant as part (5) provide tangible benefits to the commu- and containing such information as the Chief of the resubmission process. The Chief Exec- nities in which Summer of Service programs Executive Officer may require, including in- utive Officer shall promptly reconsider an are performed; and formation that— application resubmitted under this para- (6) enhance the social-emotional develop- ‘‘(1) designates the State Commission as graph. ment of youth of all backgrounds. the agency responsible for the administra- ‘‘(d) STATE-LEVEL ACTIVITIES.—A State tion and supervision of the community serv- SEC. 3. SUMMER OF SERVICE PROGRAMS. that receives a grant under this section may ice program carried out under this part in Title I of the National and Community reserve up to 5 percent of the grant funds for the State; Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12511 et seq.) is State-level activities, which may include— ‘‘(2) describes how the State Commission ‘‘(1) hiring staff to administer the program amended— will use funds received under this part, in- (1) by redesignating subtitles F, G, H, and carried out under this part in the State; cluding funds reserved for State-level activi- ‘‘(2) providing technical assistance, includ- I as subtitles G, H, I, and J, respectively; ties under subsection (d); (2) by redesignating sections 160 through ing technical assistance concerning the pro- ‘‘(3) describes the procedures and criteria fessional development and training of per- 166 as sections 159A through 159G, respec- the State Commission will use for reviewing sonnel, to eligible entities that receive sub- tively; and applications and awarding subgrants on a grants under section 162A; (3) by inserting after subtitle E the fol- competitive basis under section 162A to eligi- ‘‘(3) conducting outreach and dissemina- lowing: ble entities for projects, including how the tion of program-related information to en- ‘‘Subtitle F—Summer of Service Programs State Commission will give priority to an sure the broadest possible involvement of el- entity that— ‘‘SEC. 161. DEFINITIONS. igible entities and local eligible youth in the ‘‘(A) offers a quality plan for or has an es- ‘‘In this subtitle: program carried out under this part; and tablished track record of carrying out the ‘‘(1) EDUCATIONAL AWARD.—The term ‘edu- ‘‘(4)(A) conducting an evaluation of the activities described in the entity’s applica- cational award’ means an award disbursed projects carried out by eligible entities under section 162B(d) or 163B(d). tion; ‘‘(B) has a leadership position in the com- under this part; ‘‘(2) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—The term ‘eligible ‘‘(B) using the results of the evaluation to entity’ means a public or private nonprofit munity from which the youth participating in the project described in the application collect and compile information on best organization, an institution of higher edu- practices and models for such projects; and cation, a local educational agency, a public will be drawn; ‘‘(C) proposes a project that focuses on ‘‘(C) disseminating widely the results of elementary school or public secondary the evaluation. school, or a consortium of 2 or more of the service by the participants during the transi- ‘‘SEC. 162A. SUBGRANTS TO ELIGIBLE ENTITIES. entities described in this paragraph. tion year before high school; ‘‘(a) SUBGRANTS.— ‘‘(3) ELIGIBLE YOUTH.—The term ‘eligible ‘‘(D) plans to ensure that at least 50 per- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A State that receives a youth’ means a youth who will be enrolled in cent of the participants are low-income eligi- grant under section 162 shall use the grant the sixth, seventh, eighth, or ninth grade at ble youth; funds to award subgrants on a competitive the end of the summer for which the youth ‘‘(E) proposes a project that encourages or basis to eligible entities to pay for the Fed- would participate in community service enables youth to continue participating in eral share of the cost of carrying out com- under this subtitle. community service throughout the school year; munity service projects. ‘‘PART I—SUMMER OF SERVICE STATE ‘‘(F) plans to involve the participants in ‘‘(2) PERIODS OF SUBGRANTS.—The State GRANT PROGRAM the design and operation of the project, in- shall award the subgrants for periods of 3 ‘‘SEC. 162. GRANTS TO STATES. cluding involving the participants in con- years. ‘‘(a) GRANTS.— ducting a needs-based assessment of commu- ‘‘(3) AMOUNTS OF SUBGRANTS.—The State ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Chief Executive Offi- nity needs; shall award such a subgrant to an eligible cer shall award grants on a competitive basis ‘‘(G) proposes a project that involves youth entity for a project in a sum equal to— to States, to enable the State Commissions— of different ages, races, sexes, ethnic groups, ‘‘(A) the amount obtained by multiplying ‘‘(A) to carry out State-level activities religions, disability categories, or economic $500 and the number of youth who will par- under subsection (d); and backgrounds serving together; and ticipate in the project (to be used for project ‘‘(B) to award subgrants on a competitive ‘‘(H) proposes a project that provides high expenses); and basis under section 162A to eligible entities quality service-learning experiences; ‘‘(B) unless the Chief Executive Officer de- to pay for the Federal share of the cost of ‘‘(4) describes the steps the State Commis- cides to deposit funds for educational awards carrying out community service projects. sion will take, including the provision of on- in the National Service Trust, as described ‘‘(2) FUNDS FOR EDUCATIONAL AWARDS.—The going technical assistance described in sub- in section 162(a)(2)(B), an additional amount Chief Executive Officer shall decide whether section (d)(2) and training, to ensure that equal to the amount described in subpara- funds appropriated to carry out this part and projects funded under section 162A will im- graph (A) (to be used for educational available for educational awards (referred to plement effective strategies; and awards). in this part as ‘educational award funds’) ‘‘(5) describes how the State Commission ‘‘(b) APPLICATIONS.—To be eligible to re- shall be— will evaluate the projects, which shall in- ceive a subgrant under this section for a ‘‘(A) included in the funds for such grants clude, at a minimum— project, an entity shall submit an applica- to States and subgrants to eligible entities; ‘‘(A) a description of the objectives and tion to the State Commission at such time, or benchmarks that will be used to evaluate the in such manner, and containing such infor- ‘‘(B) reserved by the Chief Executive Offi- projects; and mation as the State Commission may re- cer, deposited in the National Service Trust ‘‘(B) a description of how the State Com- quire, including information that— for educational awards, and disbursed ac- mission will disseminate the results of the ‘‘(1) designates the community in which cording to paragraphs (1) and (3) of section evaluations, as described in subsection the entity will carry out the project, which 162B(d). (d)(4)(C). community may be the service area of an el- ‘‘(3) PERIODS OF GRANTS.—The Chief Execu- ‘‘(c) APPLICANT REVIEW.— ementary school or secondary school, a tive Officer shall award the grants for peri- ‘‘(1) SELECTION CRITERIA.—The Chief Execu- school district, a city, town, village, or other ods of 3 years. tive Officer shall evaluate applications for locality, a county, the area in which a public ‘‘(4) AMOUNTS OF GRANTS.—The Chief Exec- grants under this section based on the qual- housing project is located, a neighborhood, utive Officer shall award such a grant to a ity, innovation, replicability, and sustain- or another geographically or politically des- State for a program in a sum equal to— ability of the State programs proposed by ignated area; ‘‘(A) the amount obtained by multiplying the applicants. ‘‘(2) describes the manner in which the en- $500 and the number of youth who will par- ‘‘(2) REVIEW PANELS.—The Chief Executive tity will— ticipate in the program (to be used for pro- Officer shall employ the review panels estab- ‘‘(A) engage a substantial portion of the gram expenses); lished under section 165A in reviewing the youth in the designated community; ‘‘(B) unless the Chief Executive Officer de- applications. ‘‘(B) engage a variety of entities and indi- cides to deposit funds for educational awards ‘‘(3) NOTIFICATION OF APPLICANTS.—If the viduals, such as youth organizations, ele- in the National Service Trust, as described Chief Executive Officer rejects an applica- mentary schools or secondary schools, elect- in paragraph (2)(B), an additional amount tion submitted under this section, the Chief ed officials, organizations offering summer

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The sources may include fees ‘‘(F) recruit eligible youth to participate tive Officer shall award such a grant to an charged to the parents of the youth partici- eligible entity for the project in the amount in the project; pating in the community service project in- ‘‘(G) recruit service sponsors for commu- obtained by multiplying $250 and the number volved and determined on a sliding scale of youth who will participate in the project nity service activities carried out through based on income. the project, if the eligible entity intends to (to be used for project expenses). ‘‘(b) SERVICE PROJECTS.— ‘‘SEC. 162D. INDIAN TRIBES AND TERRITORIES. enter into an arrangement with such spon- ‘‘(1) ELIGIBLE SERVICE CATEGORIES.—The el- sors to provide project placements for the ‘‘From the funds made available to carry igible entity may use the subgrant funds to out this part under section 165(b)(2)(A) for youth; carry out a community service project to ‘‘(H) promote leadership development and any fiscal year, the Chief Executive Officer meet unmet human, educational, environ- shall reserve an amount of not more than 3 build an ethic of civic responsibility among mental, or public safety needs. the youth; percent for payments to Indian tribes, the ‘‘(2) INELIGIBLE SERVICE CATEGORIES.—The ‘‘(I) provide team-oriented, adult-super- United States Virgin Islands, Guam, Amer- eligible entity may not use the subgrant ican Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the vised experiences through the project; funds to carry out a service project in which Northern Mariana Islands, to be used in ac- ‘‘(J) conduct opening and closing cere- participants perform service described in cordance with the requirements of this part, monies honoring participants in the project; section 132(a). as determined appropriate by the Chief Exec- ‘‘(K) involve youth who are participating ‘‘(c) PERIOD OF SERVICE PROJECTS.—The eli- utive Officer. in the project in the design and planning of gible entity— the project; and ‘‘PART II—SUMMER OF SERVICE ‘‘(1) shall carry out the community service NATIONAL DIRECT GRANT PROGRAM ‘‘(L) provide training, which may include project funded under section 162A during a ‘‘SEC. 163. NATIONAL DIRECT GRANTS. life skills, financial education, and employ- period, the majority of which occurs in the ‘‘(a) GRANTS.— ment training, in addition to training con- months of June, July, and August; and cerning the specific community service to be ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Chief Executive Offi- ‘‘(2) may carry out the project in conjunc- cer shall award grants on a competitive basis provided through the project, for the youth; tion with a related after school or in-school and to public or private organizations (referred service-learning project operated during the to individually in this part as an ‘organiza- ‘‘(3)(A) specifies project outcome objectives remaining months of the year. relating to youth development or education tion’)— ‘‘(d) EDUCATIONAL AWARD.— achievement, community strengthening, and ‘‘(A) to carry out quality assurance activi- ‘‘(1) ELIGIBILITY.—Each eligible youth who ties under subsection (d); and community improvement; provides at least 100 hours of community ‘‘(B) describes how the eligible entity will ‘‘(B) to pay for the Federal share of the service for a project carried out under this cost of carrying out a community service establish annual benchmarks for the objec- part shall be eligible to receive an edu- tives, and annually conduct an evaluation to program— cational award of not more than $500. An eli- ‘‘(i) in a State where the State Commission measure progress toward the benchmarks; gible youth may participate in more than 1 and does not apply for funding under part I; or such project but shall not receive in excess ‘‘(ii) in multiple States. ‘‘(C) provides an assurance that the eligible of $1,000 in total for such participation. entity will annually make the results of such ‘‘(2) FUNDS FOR EDUCATIONAL AWARDS.—The ‘‘(2) DISBURSEMENTS BY ELIGIBLE ENTITY.— Chief Executive Officer shall decide whether evaluation available to the State. If the Chief Executive Officer decides under ‘‘(c) CONTINUED ELIGIBILITY.—To be eligible funds appropriated to carry out this part and section 162(a)(2)(A) to include educational to receive funds under this section for a sec- available for educational awards (referred to award funds in subgrants under this part, the ond or subsequent year of a subgrant period, in this part as ‘educational award funds’) eligible entity carrying out the project an entity shall demonstrate that the entity shall be— has met the annual benchmarks for the ob- shall— ‘‘(A) included in the funds for such grants jectives described in subsection (b)(3). ‘‘(A) disburse an educational award de- to organizations and any subgrants to local ‘‘(d) SELECTION OF SUBGRANT RECIPIENTS.— scribed in paragraph (1) in accordance with providers; or In awarding subgrants under this section, regulations issued by the Chief Executive Of- ‘‘(B) reserved by the Chief Executive Offi- the State shall ensure that projects are fund- ficer, which— cer, deposited in the National Service Trust ed in a variety of geographic areas, including ‘‘(i) may permit disbursal of the award to for educational awards, and disbursed ac- urban and rural areas. the parents of the youth that have estab- cording to paragraphs (1) and (3) of section ‘‘SEC. 162B. SUMMER OF SERVICE PROJECTS. lished a qualified tuition program account 163B(d). ‘‘(a) USE OF FUNDS.— under section 529 of the Internal Revenue ‘‘(3) PERIODS OF GRANTS.—The Chief Execu- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—An eligible entity that Code of 1986, for deposit into the account; tive Officer shall award the grants for peri- receives a subgrant under section 162A shall but ods of 3 years. use the subgrant funds to carry out a com- ‘‘(ii) shall not otherwise permit disbursal ‘‘(4) AMOUNTS OF GRANTS.—The Chief Exec- munity service project. of the award to the parents; or utive Officer shall award such a grant to an ‘‘(2) SPECIFIC USES.—The eligible entity ‘‘(B) enter into a contract with a private organization for a program in a sum equal may use the subgrant funds to pay for— sector organization to hold the educational to— ‘‘(A) hiring staff to administer the project; award funds and disburse the educational ‘‘(A) the amount obtained by multiplying ‘‘(B) developing or acquiring service-learn- award as described in subparagraph (A). $500 and the number of youth who will par- ing curricula for the project, to be integrated ‘‘(3) DISBURSEMENTS BY CHIEF EXECUTIVE ticipate in the program (to be used for pro- into academic programs, including making OFFICER.—If the Chief Executive Officer de- gram expenses); modifications for students who are individ- cides under section 162(a)(2)(B) to reserve ‘‘(B) unless the Chief Executive Officer de- uals with disabilities and students with lim- educational award funds, the Chief Executive cides to deposit funds for educational awards ited English proficiency; Officer shall disburse the educational award in the National Service Trust, as described ‘‘(C) forming local partnerships to develop as described in paragraph (2)(A). in paragraph (2)(B), an additional amount and offer a variety of service-learning pro- ‘‘SEC. 162C. SUPPLEMENTAL GRANTS. equal to the amount described in subpara- grams for local youth participating in the ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Chief Executive Of- graph (A) (to be used for educational project; ficer may award a supplemental grant to an awards); and

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At the request of the applicant, business, civic, or community organizations Chief Executive Officer at such time, in such the Chief Executive Officer shall provide or individuals, which may include older indi- manner, and containing such information as technical assistance to the applicant as part viduals, volunteers in the National Senior the Chief Executive Officer may require, in- of the resubmission process. The Chief Exec- Volunteer Corps established under title II of cluding information that— utive Officer shall promptly reconsider an the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 ‘‘(1) describes how the organization will application resubmitted under this para- (42 U.S.C. 5000 et seq.), participants in the use funds received under this part, including graph. school-based and community-based service- funds reserved for quality assurance activi- ‘‘(d) QUALITY ASSURANCE ACTIVITIES.—An learning programs carried out under parts I ties under subsection (d); organization that receives a grant under this and II of subtitle B, participants in the ‘‘(2)(A) describes the procedures and cri- section may reserve up to 5 percent of the AmeriCorps program carried out under sub- teria the organization will use for reviewing grant funds for quality assurance activities, title C, or students enrolled in secondary applications and awarding subgrants on a which may include— schools or institutions of higher education; competitive basis under section 163A to local ‘‘(1) hiring staff to administer the program ‘‘(E) ensure that youth participating in the providers for projects, including how the or- carried out under this part by the organiza- project provide at least 100 hours of commu- ganization will give priority to a provider tion; nity service for the project; that, with respect to each project described ‘‘(2) providing technical assistance, includ- ‘‘(F) recruit eligible youth to participate in the application— ing technical assistance concerning the pro- in the project; ‘‘(i) offers a quality plan for or has an es- fessional development and training of per- ‘‘(G) recruit service sponsors for commu- tablished track record of carrying out the sonnel, to local providers that receive sub- nity service activities carried out through activities described in the provider’s applica- grants under section 163A; and the project, if the local provider intends to tion; ‘‘(3)(A) conducting an evaluation of the enter into an arrangement with such spon- ‘‘(ii) has a leadership position in the com- projects carried out by local providers of the sors to provide project placements for the munity from which the youth participating organization under this part; youth; in the project will be drawn; ‘‘(B) using the results of the evaluation to ‘‘(H) promote leadership development and ‘‘(iii) proposes a project that focuses on collect and compile information on best service by the participants during the transi- build an ethic of civic responsibility among tion year before high school; practices and models for such projects; and the youth; ‘‘(iv) plans to ensure that at least 50 per- ‘‘(C) disseminating widely the results of ‘‘(I) provide team-oriented, adult-super- cent of the participants are low-income eligi- the evaluation. vised experiences through the project; ble youth; ‘‘SEC. 163A. SUBGRANTS TO LOCAL PROVIDERS. ‘‘(J) conduct opening and closing cere- ‘‘(v) proposes a project that encourages or ‘‘(a) SUBGRANTS.— monies honoring participants in the project; enables youth to continue participating in ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—An organization that re- ‘‘(K) involve youth who are participating community service throughout the school ceives a grant under section 163 may use the in the project in the design and planning of year; grant funds to award subgrants on a com- the project; and ‘‘(vi) plans to involve the participants in petitive basis to local providers to pay for ‘‘(L) provide training, which may include the design and operation of the project, in- the Federal share of the cost of carrying out life skills, financial education, and employ- cluding involving the participants in con- community service projects. ment training, in addition to training con- ducting a needs-based assessment of commu- ‘‘(2) PERIODS OF SUBGRANTS.—The organiza- cerning the specific community service to be nity needs; tion shall award the subgrants for periods of provided through the project, for the youth; ‘‘(vii) proposes a project that involves 3 years. and youth of different ages, races, sexes, ethnic ‘‘(3) AMOUNTS OF SUBGRANTS.—The organi- ‘‘(3)(A) specifies project outcome objectives groups, religions, disability categories, or zation shall award such a subgrant to a local relating to youth development or education economic backgrounds serving together; and provider for a project in a sum equal to— achievement, community strengthening, and ‘‘(viii) proposes a project that provides ‘‘(A) the amount obtained by multiplying community improvement; high quality service-learning experiences; or $500 and the number of youth who will par- ‘‘(B) describes how the local provider will ‘‘(B) if the organization will carry out the ticipate in the project (to be used for project establish annual benchmarks for the objec- community service program directly, dem- expenses); and tives, and annually conduct an evaluation to onstrates that the organization meets the re- ‘‘(B) unless the Chief Executive Officer de- measure progress toward the benchmarks; quirements of clauses (i) through (viii) of cides to deposit funds for educational awards and subparagraph (A) with respect to each in the National Service Trust, as described ‘‘(C) provides an assurance that the local project described in the application; in section 163(a)(2)(B), an additional amount provider will annually make the results of ‘‘(3) describes the steps the organization equal to the amount described in subpara- such evaluation available to the organiza- will take, including the provision of ongoing graph (A) (to be used for educational tion. technical assistance described in subsection awards). ‘‘(c) CONTINUED ELIGIBILITY.—To be eligible (d)(2)) and training, to ensure that projects ‘‘(b) LOCAL PROVIDER APPLICATION.—To be to receive funds under this section for a sec- funded under this part will implement effec- eligible to receive a subgrant under this sec- ond or subsequent year of a subgrant period, tive strategies; and tion, a local provider shall submit an appli- a local provider shall demonstrate that all ‘‘(4) describes how the organization will cation to the organization at such time, in the projects for which the subgrant was evaluate the projects funded under this part, such manner, and containing such informa- awarded met the annual benchmarks for the which shall include, at a minimum— tion as the organization may require, includ- objectives described in subsection (b)(3). ‘‘(A) a description of the objectives and ing information that— benchmarks that will be used to evaluate the ‘‘(1) designates the communities in which ‘‘(d) SELECTION OF SUBGRANT RECIPIENTS.— projects; and the local provider will carry out projects In awarding subgrants under this section, ‘‘(B) a description of how the organization under the subgrant, each of which commu- the organization shall ensure that projects will disseminate widely the results of the nities may be the service area of an elemen- are funded in a variety of geographic areas, evaluations, as described in subsection tary school or secondary school, a school dis- including urban and rural areas. (d)(3)(C). trict, a city, town, village, or other locality, ‘‘SEC. 163B. SUMMER OF SERVICE PROJECTS. ‘‘(c) APPLICANT REVIEW.— a county, the area in which a public housing ‘‘(1) SELECTION CRITERIA.—The Chief Execu- project is located, a neighborhood, or an- ‘‘(a) USE OF FUNDS.— tive Officer shall evaluate applications for other geographically or politically des- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A local provider that re- grants under this section based on the qual- ignated area; ceives a subgrant under section 163A shall ity, innovation, replicability, and sustain- ‘‘(2) for each project described in such ap- use the subgrant funds to carry out a com- ability of the programs proposed by the ap- plication, describes the manner in which the munity service project. plicants. local provider will— ‘‘(2) SPECIFIC USES.—The local provider ‘‘(2) REVIEW PANELS.—The Chief Executive ‘‘(A) engage a substantial portion of the may use the subgrant funds, to pay for— Officer shall employ the review panels estab- youth in the designated community in- ‘‘(A) hiring staff to administer the project; lished under section 165A in reviewing the volved; ‘‘(B) developing or acquiring service-learn- applications. ‘‘(B) engage a variety of entities and indi- ing curricula for the project, to be integrated ‘‘(3) NOTIFICATION OF APPLICANTS.—If the viduals, such as youth organizations, ele- into academic programs, including making Chief Executive Officer rejects an applica- mentary schools or secondary schools, elect- modifications for students who are individ- tion submitted under this section, the Chief ed officials, organizations offering summer uals with disabilities and students with lim- Executive Officer shall promptly notify the camps, civic groups, nonprofit organizations, ited English proficiency;

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‘‘(C) forming local partnerships to develop ‘‘(e) APPLICATION OF SECTION.—References ‘‘PART IV—GENERAL PROVISIONS and offer a variety of service-learning pro- in this section to local providers, with re- ‘‘SEC. 165. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS grams for local youth participating in the spect to the use of subgrant funds received AND AVAILABILITY. project; under section 163A, apply equally to organi- ‘‘(a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— ‘‘(D) establishing benchmarks, conducting zations that carry out community service There are authorized to be appropriated to evaluations, and making evaluation results projects directly, with respect to the use of carry out this subtitle $100,000,000 for fiscal available, as described in subparagraphs (B) grant funds received under section 163. year 2007 and such sums as may be necessary and (C) of section 163A(b)(3); ‘‘SEC. 163C. SUPPLEMENTAL GRANTS. for each subsequent fiscal year. ‘‘(E) conducting outreach and dissemina- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Chief Executive Of- ‘‘(b) AVAILABILITY.—Of the funds appro- tion of program-related information to en- ficer may award a supplemental grant to a priated under subsection (a) for a fiscal year, sure the broadest possible involvement of local provider that demonstates the matters the Chief Executive Officer— local eligible youth and community partners described in subsection (b), to assist the pro- ‘‘(1) shall reserve not more than 4 percent in the project; vider in carrying out a community service to carry out activities under part III (relat- ‘‘(F) conducting ceremonies as described in project in accordance with the requirements ing to national activities); and section 163A(b)(2)(J); of this part, as determined appropriate by ‘‘(2) from the remainder of such funds, ‘‘(G) carrying out basic implementation of the Chief Executive Officer. shall make available— ‘‘(b) APPLICATION.—To be eligible to re- the community service project; and ‘‘(A) a portion equal to 662⁄3 percent of such ceive a supplemental grant under subsection ‘‘(H) carrying out planning activities, dur- funds for programs carried out under part I (a), a provider shall submit an application to ing an initial 6 to 9 months of the grant pe- (relating to the State grant program), in- the Chief Executive Officer, at such time, in riod. cluding programs carried out under section such manner, and containing such informa- ‘‘(3) NON-FEDERAL SHARE.—A local provider 162D; and that receives a subgrant under section 163A tion as the Chief Executive Officer may re- ‘‘(B) a portion equal to 331⁄3 percent of such shall provide the non-Federal share of the quire, including information dem- onstrating— funds for programs carried out under part II cost described in section 163A(a)(1) from pri- (relating to the national direct grant pro- vate or public sources other than the ‘‘(1) that the provider received a subgrant under section 163A for a community service gram). subgrant funds. The sources may include fees ‘‘(c) REALLOCATION.—If the Chief Executive charged to the parents of the youth partici- project; and ‘‘(2) that the provider would be unable to Officer determines that funds from the por- pating in the community service project in- tion described in subsection (b)(2)(A) will not volved and determined on a sliding scale carry out the project without substantial hardship unless the provider received a sup- be needed to carry out programs under part based on income. I for a fiscal year, the Chief Executive Offi- ‘‘(b) SERVICE PROJECTS.— plemental grant under subsection (a). cer shall make the funds available for pro- ‘‘(1) ELIGIBLE SERVICE CATEGORIES.—The ‘‘(c) AMOUNT OF GRANT.—The Chief Execu- grams under part II for that fiscal year. local provider may use the subgrant funds to tive Officer shall award such a grant to a carry out a community service project to local provider for the project in the amount ‘‘SEC. 165A. REVIEW PANELS. meet unmet human, educational, environ- obtained by multiplying $250 and the number ‘‘The Chief Executive Officer shall estab- mental, or public safety needs. of youth who will participate in the project lish panels of experts for the purpose of re- ‘‘(2) INELIGIBLE SERVICE CATEGORIES.—The (to be used for project expenses). viewing applications submitted under sec- local provider may not use the subgrant ‘‘PART III—SUMMER OF SERVICE tions 162, 162C, 162D, and 163. funds to carry out a service project in which NATIONAL ACTIVITIES ‘‘SEC. 165B. CONSTRUCTION. participants perform service described in ‘‘SEC. 164. NATIONAL ACTIVITIES. ‘‘An individual participating in service in a section 132(a). ‘‘(a) NATIONAL QUALITY AND OUTREACH AC- program described in this subtitle shall not ‘‘(c) PERIOD OF SERVICE PROJECTS.—The TIVITIES.—The Chief Executive Officer may be considered to be an employee engaged in local provider— use funds reserved under section 165(b)(1), ei- employment for purposes of the Fair Labor ‘‘(1) shall carry out the community service ther directly or through grants and con- Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.).’’. project funded under section 163A during a tracts, to— SEC. 4. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. period, the majority of which occurs in the ‘‘(1) provide technical assistance and train- (a) REDESIGNATION OF SUBTITLES.— months of June, July, and August; and ing to recipients of grants and subgrants (1) Section 118(a) of the National and Com- ‘‘(2) may carry out the project in conjunc- under parts I and II; munity Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. tion with a related after school or in-school ‘‘(2) conduct outreach and dissemination of 12551(a)) is amended by striking ‘‘subtitle H’’ service-learning project operated during the program-related information to ensure the and inserting ‘‘subtitle I’’. remaining months of the year. broadest possible involvement of States, eli- (2) Section 122(a)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. ‘‘(d) EDUCATIONAL AWARD.— gible entities, organizations, local providers, 12572(a)(2)) is amended by striking ‘‘subtitle ‘‘(1) ELIGIBILITY.—Each eligible youth who and eligible youth in programs carried out I’’ and inserting ‘‘subtitle J’’. provides at least 100 hours of community under parts I and II; and (3) Section 193A(f)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. service for a project carried out under this ‘‘(3) to carry out other activities designed 12651d(f)(1)) is amended by striking ‘‘sub- part shall be eligible to receive an edu- to improve the quality of programs carried titles C and I’’ and inserting ‘‘subtitles C and cational award of not more than $500. An eli- out under parts I and II. J’’. gible youth may participate in more than 1 ‘‘(b) NATIONAL EVALUATION.— (4) Section 501(a)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. such project but shall not receive in excess ‘‘(1) RESERVATION.—For each fiscal year, 12681(a)(2)) is amended— of $1,000 in total for such participation. the Chief Executive Officer shall reserve not (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking ‘‘(2) DISBURSEMENTS BY LOCAL PROVIDER.—If more than the greater of $500,000, or 1 per- ‘‘SUBTITLES C, D, AND H’’ and inserting ‘‘SUB- the Chief Executive Officer decides under cent, of the funds described in subsection (a) TITLES C, D, AND I’’; section 163(a)(2)(A) to include educational for the purposes described in paragraph (2). (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘sub- award funds in subgrants under this part, the ‘‘(2) EVALUATION.—The Chief Executive Of- titles C and H’’ and inserting ‘‘subtitles C local provider carrying out the project ficer shall use the reserved funds— and I’’; and shall— ‘‘(A) to arrange for an independent evalua- (C) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘sub- ‘‘(A) disburse an educational award de- tion of the programs carried out under parts title H’’ and inserting ‘‘subtitle I’’. scribed in paragraph (1) in accordance with I and II, to be conducted in the second and (b) REDESIGNATION OF SECTIONS.— regulations issued by the Chief Executive Of- third years in which the programs are imple- (1) Section 155(d)(3) of such Act (42 U.S.C. ficer, which— mented; and 12615(d)(3)) is amended by striking ‘‘section ‘‘(i) may permit disbursal of the award to ‘‘(B) using the results of the evaluation, to 162(a)(3)’’ and inserting ‘‘section 159C(a)(3)’’. the parents of the youth that have estab- collect and compile information on models (2) Section 156(d) of such Act (42 U.S.C. lished a qualified tuition program account and best practices for such programs; and 12616(d)) is amended by striking ‘‘section under section 529 of the Internal Revenue ‘‘(C) to disseminate widely the results of 162(a)(3)’’ and inserting ‘‘section 159C(a)(3)’’. Code of 1986, for deposit into the account; the evaluation. (3) Section 159(c) of such Act (42 U.S.C. but ‘‘(3) REPORT.—The Chief Executive Officer 12619(c)) is amended— ‘‘(ii) shall not otherwise permit disbursal shall annually submit to the Committee on (A) in paragraph (2)(C)(i), by striking ‘‘sec- of the award to the parents; or Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of tion 162(a)(2)’’ and inserting ‘‘section ‘‘(B) enter into a contract with a private the Senate and the Committee on Education 159C(a)(2)’’; and sector organization to hold the educational and the Workforce of the House of Rep- (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘section award funds and disburse the educational resentatives, a report concerning the results 162(a)(2)(A)’’ and inserting ‘‘section award as described in subparagraph (A). of the evaluations conducted under para- 159C(a)(2)(A)’’. ‘‘(3) DISBURSEMENTS BY CHIEF EXECUTIVE graph (2). Such reports shall also contain in- (4) Section 159B(b)(1)(B) of such Act (as re- OFFICER.—If the Chief Executive Officer de- formation on models of best practices and designated by section 3(2)) is amended by cides under section 163(a)(2)(B) to reserve any other findings or recommendations de- striking ‘‘section 162(a)(3)’’ and inserting educational award funds, the Chief Executive veloped by the Chief Executive Officer based ‘‘section 159C(a)(3)’’. Officer shall disburse the educational award on such evaluations. Such reports shall be (c) RELATIONSHIP TO NATIONAL SERVICE as described in paragraph (2)(A). made available to the general public. EDUCATIONAL AWARD PROVISIONS.—

VerDate Mar 15 2010 23:49 Feb 05, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2006SENATE\S15NO6.REC S15NO6 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY November 15, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S10971 (1) NATIONAL SERVICE TRUST.—Section 145 a wounded servicemember’s recovery Furthermore, since enactment of the of the National and Community Service Act and the time of his or her separation 2005 Emergency Supplemental, retro- of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12601) is amended— from service. They asked that I make active SGLI and death gratuity bene- (A) in subsection (a)— the legislation prospective only, mean- fits combining $238,000 have been ex- (i) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end; ing that they, and hundreds of others, panded to provide payments to sur- (ii) in paragraph (3), by striking the period would go without any TSGLI payment. vivors of all servicemembers who died and inserting ‘‘, other than interest or pro- I honored that request and, together on active duty, whether in combat or ceeds described in paragraph (4)(B); and’’; with Senator AKAKA and other Mem- not. The reason behind the expansion and bers of the Committee on Veterans’ Af- of retroactive benefits was a recogni- (iii) by adding at the end the following: fairs, introduced an amendment to the tion that military service is universal ‘‘(4)(A) any amounts deposited in the Trust 2005 Emergency Supplemental Appro- in character; that each military man under subtitle F; and priations bill then pending before the or woman, no matter where they are ‘‘(B) the interest on, and proceeds from the Senate. serving, contributes in a unique way to sale or redemption of, any obligations held A second degree amendment was by the Trust for a program carried out under make the United States Armed Forces subtitle F.’’; and later unanimously agreed to which au- second to none. (B) in subsection (c), by inserting ‘‘(other thorized retroactive benefit payments The legislation I am introducing than any amounts deposited in the Trust to all of those injured in the Operation today, along with Senate AKAKA, will under subtitle F)’’ after ‘‘Amounts in the Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring make the TSGLI retroactive payment Trust’’. Freedom (OEF) theaters of operation— eligibility criteria consistent with the (2) AVAILABILITY OF AMOUNTS IN NATIONAL providing for TSGLI payments to hun- other benefit program retroactive pay- SERVICE TRUST.—Section 148(a) of the Na- dreds of servicemembers who had been ment criteria I just mentioned. Thus, if tional and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 seriously injured since the start of the U.S.C. 12604(a)) is amended by inserting this legislation is enacted, all trau- ‘‘(other than any amounts deposited in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. At the matically injured servicemembers who Trust under subtitle F)’’ after ‘‘Amounts in time, the retroactive TSGLI provision served between October 7, 2001, and De- the Trust’’. was consistent with other retroactive cember 1, 2005, will be eligible for benefits approved within the Emer- TSGLI payments, irrespective of where Mr. CRAlG (for himself and Mr. gency Supplemental bill, such as their injuries occurred. Unofficial esti- AKAKA): $238,000 in combined Servicemembers’ mates from the Department of Vet- S. 4054. A bill to amend title 38, Group Life Insurance (SGLI) and death erans Affairs suggest that approxi- United States Code, to expand the gratuity benefits that were provided mately 700 individuals would be cov- number of individuals qualifying for retroactively to survivors of those ered under this bill. retroactive benefits from traumatic in- killed in combat operations since the Both the Wounded Warrior Project jury protection coverage under start of the War on Terror. Needless to and the National Military Families As- Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance; say, the TSGLI amendments were ap- sociation have expressed their support to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. proved by the Congress and enacted for this bill. And I now ask my col- Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I have into law. leagues for their support. This is the sought recognition to comment on leg- Fast forward to the present. TSGLI right thing to do for our military men islation that the distinguished Senator has been up and running since Decem- and women. from Hawaii, Senator AKAKA, and I are ber 1, 2005, and provides financial as- I ask unanimous consent that the introducing today. This bill would ex- sistance of $25,000 to $100,000 to trau- text of the bill be printed in the pand the number of eligible recipients matically injured servicemembers RECORD. of retroactive payments under the within, on average, 60 days of the date There being no objection, the bill was Traumatic Injury Protection under of the injury causing event. As of Sep- ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance, tember 2006, almost 2,300 wounded OIF/ follows: or ‘‘TSGLI’’, benefit. Most of my col- OEF servicemembers have benefited Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- leagues have perhaps heard the story of under the retroactive portion of the resentatives of the United States of America in how this important benefit became law program. For those with injuries post Congress assembled, and what its intended purpose is, but I December 1, 2005, it does not matter if SECTION 1. EXPANSION OF INDIVIDUALS QUALI- believe it is worth repeating. an injury occurs as a result of combat FYING FOR RETROACTIVE BENEFITS FROM TRAUMATIC INJURY PROTEC- In April of 2005 I was visited by three operations or training exercises—pay- TION COVERAGE UNDER servicemembers who were seriously in- ment under TSGLI is available in ei- SERVICEMEMBERS’ GROUP LIFE IN- jured during Operation Iraqi Freedom ther situation. SURANCE. (OIF). They were members of an orga- The Senate Committee on Veterans’ (a) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (1) of section nization called the Wounded Warrior Affairs held a hearing on the TSGLI 501(b) of the Veterans’ Housing Opportunity and Benefits Improvement Act of 2006 (120 Project, and they told me of their benefit this past September. The Com- Stat. 414; 38 U.S.C. 1980A note) is amended by lengthy recovery times at Walter Reed mittee received testimony from the striking ‘‘, if, as determined by the Sec- Army Medical Center and the financial Wounded Warrior Project, the organi- retary concerned, that loss was a direct re- toll that that period of convalescence zation largely responsible for TSGLI’s sult of a traumatic injury incurred in the had on them and their families. They conception. While very pleased with theater of operations for Operation Enduring talked about wives, parents, and other the program overall, a serious concern Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom’’. relatives who had taken long absences was raised regarding the equity of only (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The heading of such section is amended by striking ‘‘IN from work, and some who had even extending retroactive TSGLI payments OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM AND OPER- quit their work, in order to spend time to those injured during Operations ATION IRAQI FREEDOM’’. with those recovering at Walter Reed. Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. Mr. Jer- And they told me that the Department emy Chwat, testifying for the Wounded By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself of Veterans Affairs compensation sys- Warrior Project that day, used the ex- and Mr. SESSIONS): tem was no help because, by law, those ample of one servicemember as rep- S. 4055. A bill to address the effect of benefits do not kick in until after sepa- resentative of others who are not now the death of a defendant in Federal ration from service. eligible for benefits: criminal proceedings; to the Com- Based on their experiences, these Brave men and women like Seaman Robert mittee on the Judiciary. wounded warriors recommended that I Roeder who was injured on January 29, 2005 Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, pursue legislation to create a new in- when an arresting wire on the aircraft car- today I am pleased to introduce the surance benefit for those with trau- rier, the USS Kitty Hawk, severed his left ‘‘Preserving Crime Victims’ Restitu- matic injuries such as theirs. The in- leg below the knee.... Although the ship was tion Act of 2006.’’ The Act would clarify on its way to the Gulf and the training exer- surance would pay between $25,000 and cises being conducted were in preparation for the rule of law and procedures that $100,000 as soon as possible after an in- action in either Operation Enduring or Iraqi should be applied when a criminal de- jury occurred, thereby bridging the gap Freedom, Robert’s injury does not qualify fendant, such as former Enron CEO in assistance needed during the time of for payment. Kenneth Lay, dies after he has been

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We have worked close- for the likely disgorgement of fraud though the docketing statement had ly with the Department of Justice in proceeds totaling tens of millions of said that the defendant intended to crafting this legislation, and have used dollars.’’ In other words, the dismissal challenge only his sentence, and not much of DOJ’s transmitted language. means that millions dollars, that the his underlying conviction. DOJ fully supports the principles con- jury found were obtained by Mr. Lay il- I have urged the Attorney General to tained in this bill, and has indicated its legally, will now remain untouched in continue to fight for Enron victims by support for this bill’s efforts to fix this the Lay estate. And everyone agrees appealing Judge Lake’s dismissal to problem now to ensure that, despite a that former Enron employees and the Supreme Court. There, he should defendant’s death, hard-won convic- shareholders will now find it much ask for a resolution of this split in the tions are preserved and restitution re- harder to lay claim to these ill-gotten law between these Circuits, so that he mains available for the victims of gains held by Mr. Lay’s estate, because can try to get the Parsons rule over- crime. they will be unable to point to his turned. Unfortunately, the Justice De- This bill that I introduce today criminal conviction as proof of his partment has been noncommittal—it would do the following: Establish that, wrongdoing. refuses to say if it will appeal the Ken if a defendant dies after being con- I do not fault Judge Lake for issuing Lay dismissal or not, even with the fil- victed of a Federal offense, his convic- this order. He made it clear that he ing deadline fast approaching. tion will not be vacated. Instead, the was simply following the binding In the meantime, rather than re- court will be directed to issue a state- precedent issued in 2004 by the full U.S. maining silent on this issue, and hop- ment stating that the defendant was Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, in ing that the Attorney General will ap- convicted (either by a guilty plea or a a case called United States v. Estate of peal the Lay case as he should, I be- verdict finding him guilty) but then Parsons. lieve the time has come for Congress to died before his case or appeal was final. But as I noted in a letter I wrote to take action. It would codify the current rule that Attorney General Gonzales on October While I have no desire for our Gov- no further punishments can be imposed 20, 2006, the Fifth Circuit’s Parsons de- ernment to punish a criminal defend- on a person who is convicted if they die cision goes far beyond the traditional ant who dies, the calculation should be before a sentence is imposed or they rule of law in this area. While the com- different when we are determining how have an opportunity to appeal their mon-law doctrine of abatement has his- to make up for harm suffered by other conviction. torically wiped out ‘‘punishments’’ fol- individuals. It would clarify that, unlike punish- lowing a criminal defendant’s death, There is surely a legal and moral ment, all other relief, such as restitu- the Supreme Court has never held that basis for not punishing the dead. But tion to the victims, that could have it must also wipe out a victim’s right there is also, more importantly, a legal been sought against a convicted de- and moral basis for defending the liv- fendant can continue to be pursued and to other forms of relief such as restitu- ing. The legislation that I introduce collected after the defendant’s death. tion, which simply compensate third It would establish a process to ensure parties who were injured by criminal today codifies that distinction. that after a person dies, a representa- misconduct. This legislation offers a fair solution tive of his estate can stand in the shoes As the six dissenters in Parsons and orderly process in the event that a of the defendant and challenge or ap- noted, the majority’s ‘‘ ‘finality ration- criminal defendant dies prior to his peal his conviction if they want, and ale’ is a completely novel judicial cre- final appeal. can also secure a lawyer—either on ation which has not been embraced or Enron’s collapse in 2001 wiped out their own or by having one appointed, even suggested by . . . other courts.’’ thousands of jobs, more than $60 billion and The Third and Fourth Circuits, for ex- in market value, and more than $2 bil- If the Government had filed a crimi- ample, have expressly refused to take lion in pension plans. When America’s nal forfeiture action—in which it had this position, and upheld a restitution seventh largest company crumbled into sought to reach the defendant’s assets order after a criminal defendant’s bankruptcy after its accounting tricks that were linked to his crimes—the death. could no longer hide its billions in Government would get an extra 2 years The Parsons decision was remarkable debt, countless former Enron employ- after the defendant’s death to file a in several other respects, including the ees and shareholders lost their entire parallel civil forfeiture lawsuit so that fact that (as the dissenters noted), its life savings after investing in Enron’s it could try to recover those same as- new rule of law was apparently inspired 401(k) plan. sets in a different, and traditionally- by a single law review article. That Many of these Enron victims have accepted manner. academic piece boldly claimed that a been following closely the years of The need for this legislation was viv- criminal defendant’s right of appeal is preparation by the Enron Task Force, idly demonstrated last month. On Oc- ‘‘evolving into a constitutional right,’’ and the four-month jury trial and sepa- tober 17, 2006, U.S. District Judge Sim and suggested that a conviction untest- rate one-week bench trial, hoping to fi- Lake, of the Southern District of ed by appellate review is unreliable and nally recover some restitution in this Texas, wiped clean the criminal record illegitimate. This notion runs contrary criminal case. And despite Mr. Lay’s of Enron founder Kenneth Lay, even to the traditional rule applied in vir- vigorous efforts to avoid being held ac- after a jury and judge had unanimously tually every other context—where a countable for his actions, a conviction found him guilty of 10 criminal jury’s findings are typically respected was finally secured. charges, including securities fraud, under the law. Yet now these people have essen- wire fraud involving false and mis- Of course a defendant is presumed in- tially been victimized again. They will leading statements, bank fraud and nocent at the outset of his case. After be forced to start all over in their ef- conspiracy. a jury has deliberated and unanimously forts to get back some portion of the That decision was not based on an issued a formal finding of guilt, how- pension funds on which they expected error in the trial or any suggestion of ever, that presumption of innocence no to subsist, and the other hard-earned unfairness in the proceedings. Instead, longer stands. assets that will remain beyond their it was simply based on the fact that The Parsons ‘‘finality’’ rationale reach, despite the unanimous, hard- Mr. Lay died before his conviction had raises the absurd possibility that even fought verdicts finding Mr. Lay guilty been affirmed on appeal, under a com- a defendant who fully admitted his of all ten counts with which he had mon law rule known as ‘‘abatement.’’ wrongdoing and pleaded guilty, but been charged. In other words, this order essentially who then died while an appeal of his The time has come for Congress to means that Mr. Lay is ‘‘convicted but sentence was pending, could have his end this injustice—hopefully, by acting not guilty’’—‘‘innocent by reason of his entire criminal conviction erased. In quickly enough to assist these Enron death.’’ fact, this has already occurred, in the victims, but in any event in a way that

VerDate Mar 15 2010 23:49 Feb 05, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2006SENATE\S15NO6.REC S15NO6 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY November 15, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S10973 will prevent this type of injustice from velopment, Food and Drug Administration, and Drug Administration, and Related ever happening again in the future. and Related Agencies for the fiscal year end- Agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- I urge my colleagues to support this ing September 30, 2007, and for other pur- tember 30, 2007, and for other purposes; legislation. poses; which was ordered to lie on the table. which was ordered to lie on the table; SA 5150. Mr. DAYTON submitted an f amendment intended to be proposed by him as follows: On page 168, strike lines 7 and 8 and insert SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS to the bill H.R. 5384, supra; which was or- dered to lie on the table. the following: ‘‘the purchase of land and SA 5151. Mr. VITTER (for himself, Mr. NEL- moving of utilities; SON, of Florida, Ms. STABENOW, and Ms. COL- (6) the Town of Boone, North Carolina, a SENATE RESOLUTION 614—HON- LINS) submitted an amendment intended to rural area for purposes of eligibility for ORING THE FIREFIGHTERS AND be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 5384, Rural Utilities Service water and waste OTHER PUBLIC SERVANTS WHO supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. water loans and grants; and RESPONDED TO THE DEV- SA 5152. Mr. VITTER (for himself, Mr. NEL- (7) the Cities of Alamo, Mercedes, Weslaco, ASTATING ESPERANZA INCIDENT SON, of Florida, Ms. STABENOW, and Ms. COL- and FIRE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LINS) submitted an amendment intended to IN OCTOBER 2006 be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 5384, SA 5150. Mr. DAYTON submitted an supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. amendment intended to be proposed by Mrs. BOXER (for herself and Mrs. SA 5153. Mr. COBURN submitted an him to the bill H.R. 5384, making ap- FEINSTEIN) submitted the following res- amendment intended to be proposed by him propriations for Agriculture, Rural De- olution; which was referred to the to the bill H.R. 5384, supra; which was or- velopment, Food and Drug Administra- Committee on the Judiciary: dered to lie on the table. SA 5154. Mr. COBURN submitted an tion, and Related Agencies for the fis- S. RES. 614 amendment intended to be proposed by him cal year ending September 30, 2007, and Whereas, in late October 2006, the moun- to the bill H.R. 5384, supra; which was or- for other purposes; which was ordered tain communities west of Palm Springs, dered to lie on the table. to lie on the table; as follows: California were struck by a vast wildfire, SA 5155. Mr. COBURN submitted an On page 175, between lines 9 and 10, insert which came to be known as the Esperanza amendment intended to be proposed by him the following: Incident and which authorities believe was to the bill H.R. 5384, supra; which was or- SEC. 758. None of the funds made available started by an arsonist; dered to lie on the table. by this Act may be used to take an action Whereas the Esperanza Incident fire trag- SA 5156. Mr. COBURN submitted an amend- that would violate Executive Order 13149 (65 ically claimed lives, homes and other build- ment intended to be proposed by him to the Fed. Reg. 24607; relating to greening the gov- ings, and more than 40,000 acres of terrain; bill H.R. 5384, supra; which was ordered to lie ernment through Federal fleet and transpor- Whereas nearly 3,000 firefighters from doz- on the table. tation efficiency). ens of fire crews courageously battled the SA 5157. Mr. COBURN submitted an fast-spreading blaze, which was fanned by amendment intended to be proposed by him SA 5151. Mr. VITTER (for himself, Santa Ana wind gusts up to 60 miles per to the bill H.R. 5384, supra; which was or- Mr. NELSON of Florida, Ms. STABENOW, hour; dered to lie on the table. and Ms. COLLINS) submitted an amend- Whereas 4 firefighters—Mark Loutzenhiser, SA 5158. Mr. COBURN submitted an Jess McLean, Jason McKay, and Daniel Hoo- amendment intended to be proposed by him ment intended to be proposed by him ver-Najera—made the ultimate sacrifice by to the bill H.R. 5384, supra; which was or- to the bill H.R. 5384, making appropria- giving their lives when flames overtook dered to lie on the table. tions for Agriculture, Rural Develop- them as they tried to protect a home; SA 5159. Mr. COBURN submitted an ment, Food and Drug Administration, Whereas an additional firefighter, Pablo amendment intended to be proposed by him and Related Agencies for the fiscal Cerda, joined them in that sacrifice when he to the bill H.R. 5384, supra; which was or- year ending September 30, 2007, and for too lost his life, after fighting to survive for dered to lie on the table. 6 days in a hospital before succumbing to other purposes; which was ordered to SA 5160. Mr. COBURN submitted an amend- lie on the table; as follows: burns he had received fighting alongside his ment intended to be proposed by him to the fallen colleagues; bill H.R. 5384, supra; which was ordered to lie On page 175, between lines 9 and 10, insert Whereas firefighters honored the spirit of on the table. the following: their fallen colleagues by completing the job SA 5161. Mr. COBURN submitted an amend- SEC. 758. None of the funds made available they started and controlling the blaze, even ment intended to be proposed by him to the in this Act for the Food and Drug Adminis- while recognizing considerable danger to bill H.R. 5384, supra; which was ordered to lie tration may be used to prevent an individual their own well-being; on the table. not in the business of importing a prescrip- Whereas skilled and courageous aircraft SA 5162. Mr. COBURN submitted an amend- tion drug (within the meaning of section personnel and additional emergency per- ment intended to be proposed by him to the 801(g) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cos- sonnel, including law enforcement and med- bill H.R. 5384, supra; which was ordered to lie metic Act (21 U.S.C. 381(g))) from importing ical personnel, also responded to the threat on the table. a prescription drug from Canada that com- posed by the fire; and SA 5163. Mr. COBURN submitted an amend- plies with sections 501, 502, and 505 of such Whereas law enforcement personnel are ag- ment intended to be proposed by him to the Act (21 U.S.C. 351, 352, and 355). gressively pursuing the conviction of the ar- bill H.R. 5384, supra; which was ordered to lie sonist, and generous Californians have of- on the table. SA 5152. Mr. VITTER (for himself, fered additional funds, on top of those of- SA 5164. Mr. COBURN submitted an amend- Mr. NELSON of Florida, Ms. STABENOW, fered by the Riverside County Board of Su- ment intended to be proposed by him to the and Ms. COLLINS) submitted an amend- pervisors, to help bring the arsonist to jus- bill H.R. 5384, supra; which was ordered to lie ment intended to be proposed by him tice: Now, therefore, be it on the table. Resolved, That the Senate— to the bill H.R. 5384, making appropria- SA 5165. Mr. COBURN submitted an amend- tions for Agriculture, Rural Develop- (1) recognizes and honors— ment intended to be proposed by him to the (A) all of the firefighters who responded to bill H.R. 5384, supra; which was ordered to lie ment, Food and Drug Administration, the devastating Esperanza Incident fire in on the table. and Related Agencies for the fiscal southern California in October 2006; and SA 5166. Mr. COBURN (for himself and Mr. year ending September 30, 2007, and for (B) all others, including emergency, law OBAMA) submitted an amendment intended other purposes; which was ordered to enforcement, and medical personnel and air- to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 5384, lie on the table; as follows: craft crews, who contributed to controlling supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. On page 175, between lines 9 and 10, insert the fire, keeping Californians safe, and find- SA 5167. Ms. COLLINS (for herself and Ms. ing and arresting the suspected arsonist; and the following: SNOWE) submitted an amendment intended SEC. 758. None of the funds made available (2) commends the firefighters and other to be proposed by her to the bill H.R. 5384, in this Act for the Food and Drug Adminis- personnel who responded to the fire for dedi- supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. tration may be used to prevent an individual cated service to the people of California. f not in the business of importing a prescrip- f tion drug (within the meaning of section AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND TEXT OF AMENDMENTS 801(g) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cos- PROPOSED Mrs. DOLE (for herself and metic Act (21 U.S.C. 381(g))) from importing SA 5149. a prescription drug from Canada that com- SA 5149. Mrs. DOLE (for herself and Mr. Mr. BURR) submitted an amendment in- plies with sections 501, 502, and 505 of such BURR) submitted an amendment intended to tended to be proposed by her to the bill Act (21 U.S.C. 351, 352, and 355): Provided, be proposed by her to the bill H.R. 5384, mak- H.R. 5384, making appropriations for That this section shall apply only to a per- ing appropriations for Agriculture, Rural De- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food sonal-use quantity of the prescription drug,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 23:49 Feb 05, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2006SENATE\S15NO6.REC S15NO6 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S10974 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE November 15, 2006 not to exceed a 90-day supply: Provided fur- him to the bill H.R. 5384, making ap- Notwithstanding any other provision of ther, That the prescription drug may not propriations for Agriculture, Rural De- this Act, none of the funds appropriated or be— velopment, Food and Drug Administra- otherwise made available in this Act may be (1) a controlled substance, as defined in tion, and Related Agencies for the fis- available for the Montana Sheep Institute, section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act and the total amount made available in this (21 U.S.C. 802); or cal year ending September 30, 2007, and Act is reduced by $591,000. (2) a biological product, as defined in sec- for other purposes; which was ordered tion 351 of the Public Health Service Act (42 to lie on the table; as follows: SA 5162. Mr. COBURN submitted an U.S.C. 262). At the appropriate place, add the fol- amendment intended to be proposed by lowing: him to the bill H.R. 5384, making ap- SA 5153. Mr. COBURN submitted an Notwithstanding any other provision of propriations for Agriculture, Rural De- amendment intended to be proposed by this Act, none of the funds appropriated or velopment, Food and Drug Administra- him to the bill H.R. 5384, making ap- otherwise made available in this Act may be tion, and Related Agencies for the fis- propriations for Agriculture, Rural De- available for the National Wild Turkey Fed- cal year ending September 30, 2007, and velopment, Food and Drug Administra- eration, and the total amount made avail- able in this Act is reduced by $232,000. for other purposes; which was ordered tion, and Related Agencies for the fis- to lie on the table; as follows: cal year ending September 30, 2007, and SA 5158. Mr. COBURN submitted an At the appropriate place, add the fol- for other purposes; which was ordered amendment intended to be proposed by lowing: to lie on the table; as follows: him to the bill H.R. 5384, making ap- Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, none of the funds appropriated or At the appropriate place, add the fol- propriations for Agriculture, Rural De- lowing: otherwise made available in this Act may be velopment, Food and Drug Administra- available for Termite Species in Hawaii, and Notwithstanding any other provision of tion, and Related Agencies for the fis- this Act, none of the funds appropriated or the total amount made available in this Act otherwise made available in this Act may be cal year ending September 30, 2007, and is reduced by $150,000. available for the World Food Prize, and the for other purposes; which was ordered total amount made available in this Act is to lie on the table; as follows: SA 5163. Mr. COBURN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by reduced by $350,000. At the appropriate place, add the fol- lowing: him to the bill H.R. 5384, making ap- SA 5154. Mr. COBURN submitted an Notwithstanding any other provision of propriations for Agriculture, Rural De- amendment intended to be proposed by this Act, none of the funds appropriated or velopment, Food and Drug Administra- him to the bill H.R. 5384, making ap- otherwise made available in this Act may be tion, and Related Agencies for the fis- propriations for Agriculture, Rural De- available for a Lettuce Geneticist/Breeder, cal year ending September 30, 2007, and velopment, Food and Drug Administra- and the total amount made available in this for other purposes; which was ordered tion, and Related Agencies for the fis- Act is reduced by $36,276. to lie on the table; as follows: cal year ending September 30, 2007, and SA 5159. Mr. COBURN submitted an On page 175, between lines 9 and 10, insert for other purposes; which was ordered the following: amendment intended to be proposed by to lie on the table; as follows: SEC. 758. (a) In this section, the term ‘‘ear- him to the bill H.R. 5384, making ap- mark’’ means a provision of law, or a direc- At the appropriate place, add the fol- propriations for Agriculture, Rural De- lowing: tive contained in a joint explanatory state- Notwithstanding any other provision of velopment, Food and Drug Administra- ment or report accompanying a conference this Act, none of the funds appropriated or tion, and Related Agencies for the fis- report or bill (as applicable), that specifies— otherwise made available in this Act may be cal year ending September 30, 2007, and (1) the identity of an entity, program, available for the Population Management for other purposes; which was ordered project, or service to receive assistance not authorized in the provision or directive; and Center, and the total amount made available to lie on the table; as follows: in this act is reduced by $200,000. (2) the amount of the assistance to be re- At the appropriate place, add the fol- ceived. SA 5155. Mr. COBURN submitted an lowing: (b) The Secretary of Agriculture shall sub- Notwithstanding any other provision of mit to Congress, and make available to the amendment intended to be proposed by this Act, none of the funds appropriated or him to the bill H.R. 5384, making ap- public on the Internet website of the Depart- otherwise made available in this Act may be ment of Agriculture, the following informa- propriations for Agriculture, Rural De- available for Seafood Waste, and the total tion: velopment, Food and Drug Administra- amount made available in this Act is reduced (1) A description of each earmark made tion, and Related Agencies for the fis- by $160,000. available to the Department of Agriculture cal year ending September 30, 2007, and by this Act, including— for other purposes; which was ordered SA 5160. Mr. COBURN submitted an (A) the location (by city, State, country, to lie on the table; as follows: amendment intended to be proposed by and congressional district, as the Secretary At the appropriate place, add the fol- him to the bill H.R. 5384, making ap- determines to be relevant) at which the ear- lowing: propriations for Agriculture, Rural De- marked funds will be used; Notwithstanding any other provision of velopment, Food and Drug Administra- (B) the purpose of the earmark (if known); this Act, none of the funds appropriated or tion, and Related Agencies for the fis- and otherwise made available in this Act may be cal year ending September 30, 2007, and (C) the recipient of the earmark. (2) The total cost of administering each available for Alternative salmon products, for other purposes; which was ordered and the total amount made available in this earmark made available to the Department Act is reduced by $1,088,000. to lie on the table; as follows: of Agriculture by this Act, including— At the appropriate place, add the fol- (A) the amount of the earmark; SA 5156. Mr. COBURN submitted an lowing: (B) the cost of compensating applicable amendment intended to be proposed by Notwithstanding any other provision of personnel; him to the bill H.R. 5384, making ap- this Act, none of the funds appropriated or (C) administrative expenses; and propriations for Agriculture, Rural De- otherwise made available in this Act may be (D) any other applicable costs. available for the planning and design of the velopment, Food and Drug Administra- (3) The total cost of administering all ear- Biotechnology Laboratory in West Virginia, marks made available to the Department of tion, and Related Agencies for the fis- and the total amount made available in this Agriculture by this Act. cal year ending September 30, 2007, and Act is reduced by $2,500,000. (4) An assessment of the utility of each for other purposes; which was ordered such earmark in meeting the goals of the De- to lie on the table; as follows: SA 5161. Mr. COBURN submitted an partment of Agriculture, in accordance with At the appropriate place, add the fol- amendment intended to be proposed by a rating system as follows: lowing: him to the bill H.R. 5384, making ap- (A) An assessment of ‘‘A’’ for an earmark Notwithstanding any other provision of propriations for Agriculture, Rural De- that directly advances the primary goals of this Act, none of the funds appropriated or velopment, Food and Drug Administra- the Department (including any agency, ele- otherwise made available in this Act may be tion, and Related Agencies for the fis- ment, or component of the Department). (B) An assessment of ‘‘B’’ for an earmark available for goose control in the State of cal year ending September 30, 2007, and New York, and the total amount made avail- that advances many of the primary goals of able in this Act is reduced by $194,000. for other purposes; which was ordered the Department (including any agency, ele- to lie on the table; as follows: ment, or component of the Department). SA 5157. Mr. COBURN submitted an At the appropriate place, add the fol- (C) An assessment of ‘‘C’’ for an earmark amendment intended to be proposed by lowing: that may advance some of the primary goals

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Mr. President, I ask (E) An assessment of ‘‘F’’ for an earmark ment intended to be proposed by her to unanimous consent, on behalf of Sen- that distracts from or otherwise impedes the the bill H.R. 5384, making appropria- ator BINGAMAN, that Jonathan Epstein, capacity of the Department to meet the pri- tions for Agriculture, Rural Develop- a fellow from his office, be granted the mary goals of the Department. ment, Food and Drug Administration, privilege of the floor during the pend- and Related Agencies for the fiscal ency of S. 3709, H.R. 5682, and any roll- SA 5164. Mr. COBURN submitted an year ending September 30, 2007, and for call votes thereon. amendment intended to be proposed by other purposes; which was ordered to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without him to the bill H.R. 5384, making ap- lie on the table; as follows: objection, it is so ordered. propriations for Agriculture, Rural De- On page 97, line 10, before the semicolon in- f velopment, Food and Drug Administra- sert ‘‘, of which not less than $351,939 shall be tion, and Related Agencies for the fis- for early disease identification, comprehen- UNANIMOUS-CONSENT cal year ending September 30, 2007, and sive composting for cull disposal, and potato AGREEMENT—H.R. 5385 for other purposes; which was ordered late blight research activities in the State of Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, to lie on the table; as follows: Maine’’. notwithstanding passage of H.R. 5385, I On page 175, between lines 9 and 10, insert f ask unanimous consent that the Akaka the following: AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO amendment No. 5128 and Reed amend- SEC. 758. Any limitation, directive, or ear- ment No. 5125 be further modified with mark contained in the House of Representa- MEET the changes at the desk. tives or Senate report accompanying this COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Act shall be included in the conference re- Mr. DEMINT. Mr. President, I ask port or joint statement accompanying this unanimous consent that the Com- objection, it is so ordered. Act in order to be considered as having been mittee on Armed Services be author- The amendments, as modified, are as approved by both Houses of Congress. ized to meet during the session of the follows: AMENDMENT NO. 5125, AS MODIFIED SA 5165. Mr. COBURN submitted an Senate on November 15, 2006, at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., to receive testimony (Purpose: To provide that, of the amount ap- amendment intended to be proposed by propriated or otherwise made available for him to the bill H.R. 5384, making ap- on the current situation and U.S. mili- tary operations in Iraq and Afghani- Military Construction, Navy and Marine propriations for Agriculture, Rural De- Corps, $3,410,000 shall be available for the velopment, Food and Drug Administra- stan. replacement of a vehicle bridge at Naval tion, and Related Agencies for the fis- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Station, Newport, Rhode Island, and to cal year ending September 30, 2007, and objection, it is so ordered. provide an offset) for other purposes; which was ordered COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL On page 82, between lines 19 and 20, insert to lie on the table; as follows: RESOURCES the following: Mr. MCDEMINT. Mr. President, I ask SEC. 126. (a) The amount appropriated or On page 121, line 4, before the period insert unanimous consent that the Com- ‘‘: Provided further, That, notwithstanding otherwise made available by this title under any other provision of this Act, no loan guar- mittee on Energy and Natural Re- the heading ‘‘MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, NAVY anteed under this heading shall be used to sources be authorized to meet during AND MARINE CORPS’’ and available for ‘‘Re- construct, improve, renovate, expand, or oth- the session of the Senate on Wednes- placement Vehicle Bridge, Increment 2, erwise develop a golf course’’. day, November 15 at 2:30 p.m. The pur- Naval Station, Newport, Rhode Island’’ is hereby increased by $3,410,000. pose of this hearing is to receive testi- (b) The amount appropriated or otherwise SA 5166. Mr. COBURN (for himself mony on the December 2005 report from made available by this title under the head- and Mr. OBAMA) submitted an amend- the President’s Task Force on Puerto ing ‘‘MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, NAVY AND MA- ment intended to be proposed by him Rico’s Status. RINE CORPS’’ and available for ‘‘Hazardous to the bill H.R. 5384, making appropria- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Material Storage Facility, Naval Station tions for Agriculture, Rural Develop- objection, it is so ordered. Newport, Rhode Island’’ is hereby reduced by ment, Food and Drug Administration, COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC $3,410,000. and Related Agencies for the fiscal WORKS AMENDMENT NO. 5128, AS FURTHER MODIFIED year ending September 30, 2007, and for Mr. DEMINT. Mr. President, I ask (Purpose: To propose a substitute) other purposes; which was ordered to unanimous consent that on Wednesday, At the end of title II, add the following: lie on the table; as follows: November 15, 2006, following the first SEC. lll. Of the amount appropriated by On page 175, between lines 9 and 10, insert vote of the day, the Committee on En- this title under the heading ‘‘VETERANS the following: vironment and Public Works be author- HEALTH ADMINISTRATION’’, up to $1,000,000 SEC. 758. (a) Each report described in sub- ized to hold a business meeting to con- shall be available for the Office of Inspector section (b) shall be posted on the Internet sider the following agenda: Alex General. website of the Department of Agriculture for Beehler to be Inspector General of the f the public not later than 48 hours after the Environmental Protection Agency. APPOINTMENT submission of the report to Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (b) The reports described in this subsection objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The are the following: Chair, on behalf of the majority leaders (1) Each report required by a provision of COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS of the Senate and House of Representa- this Act to be submitted by the Secretary of tives, pursuant to Public Law 109–236, Agriculture to the Committees on Appro- Mr. DEMINT. Mr. President, I ask priations of the Senate and the House of unanimous consent that the Com- appoints Thomas P. Mucho, of Pennsyl- Representatives. mittee on Health, Education, Labor, vania, to serve as a member of the (2) Any report required to be submitted by and Pensions be authorized to hold a MINER Act Technical Study Panel. the Secretary of Agriculture to Congress in hearing during the session of the Sen- f support of the budget of the President for fis- ate on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at cal year 2008 (as submitted to Congress pur- MEASURE PLACED ON THE 3 p.m. in SD–430. CALENDAR—S. 4051 suant to section 1105(a) of title 31, United The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without States Code) for the Department of Agri- objection, it is so ordered. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I culture, including any budget justification understand there is a bill at the desk documents in support of such budget for the f that is due a second reading. Department of Agriculture. PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR (c) In posting a report on the Internet The PRESIDING OFFICER. The website of the Department of Agriculture Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I clerk will report the bill by title. under subsection (a), the Secretary of Agri- ask unanimous consent that Joel The legislative clerk read as follows:

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DEATON, 0000 and streamline the procedures of the Foreign TOMORROW Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, to en- IN THE ARMY sure review of the Terrorist Surveillance Mr. MCCONNELL. If there is no fur- THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUAL FOR REGULAR Program by the United States Supreme ther business to come before the Sen- APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE Court, and for other purposes. ate, I ask unanimous consent that the UNITED STATES ARMY NURSE CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531 AND 3064: Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, in Senate stand in adjournment under the order to place the bill on the calendar previous order. To be major under the provisions of rule XIV, I ob- There being no objection, the Senate, SHELLY M. TAYLOR, 0000 ject to further proceedings. at 6:32 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUALS FOR REGULAR The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- November 16, 2006, at 9:30 a.m. APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY MEDICAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, tion is heard. f U.S.C., SECTIONS 531 AND 3064: Without objection, the bill will be NOMINATIONS To be lieutenant colonel placed on the calendar. Executive nominations received by OMAR L. HAMADA, 0000 f SETH W. WRIGHT, 0000 the Senate November 15, 2006: IN THE NAVY SIGNING AUTHORIZATION THE JUDICIARY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR TEMPORARY Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous TERRENCE W. BOYLE, OF NORTH CAROLINA, TO BE APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE FOURTH CIR- consent that during the adjournment UNITED STATES NAVY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION CUIT, VICE J. DICKSON PHILLIPS, JR., RETIRED. 5721: of the Senate, the majority leader and WILLIAM JAMES HAYNES II, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE the occupant of the chair, Senator UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE FOURTH CIR- To be lieutenant commander CUIT, VICE H. EMORY WIDENER, JR., RETIRING. COBURN, be authorized to sign duly en- PETER D. KEISLER, OF MARYLAND, TO BE UNITED KEITH T. ADKINS, 0000 rolled bills or joint resolutions. STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- JEFFREY A. ANDERSON, 0000 BIA CIRCUIT, VICE JOHN G. ROBERTS, JR., ELEVATED. GABRIEL A. ANSEEUW, 0000 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without WILLIAM GERRY MYERS III, OF IDAHO, TO BE UNITED CARL BENTON, 0000 objection it is so ordered. STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT, VICE JASON L. BIRCH, 0000 THOMAS G. NELSON, RETIRED. KEVIN H. CADY, 0000 f JAMES EDWARD ROGAN, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE JOSEPH J. CASALE, 0000 UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE CENTRAL BLAKE CHANEY, 0000 ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA, VICE NORA M. MANELLA, RE- PAUL D. CLARKE, 0000 NOVEMBER 16, 2006 SIGNED. BRIAN G. CUNNINGHAM, 0000 BENJAMIN HALE SETTLE, OF WASHINGTON, TO BE MICHAEL J. DAIGLE, JR., 0000 Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE WESTERN TRAVIS DAUN, 0000 DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON, VICE FRANKLIN D. BUR- RAVI M. DESAI, 0000 ask unanimous consent that when the GESS,RETIRED. CHRISTOPHER J. DOMENCIC, 0000 Senate completes its business today, it NORMAN RANDY SMITH, OF IDAHO, TO BE UNITED DANIEL P. DUHAN, 0000 STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FORTHE NINTH CIRCUIT, VICE DAVID F. ETHERIDGE, 0000 stand in adjournment until 9:30 a.m. on STEPHEN S. TROTT, RETIRED. STEVEN C. EVERHART, 0000 tomorrow, Thursday, November 16. I MICHAEL BRUNSON WALLACE, OF MISSISSIPPI, TO BE ADAM L. FLEMING, 0000 UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE FIFTH CIR- WILLIAM D. FRANCIS, JR., 0000 further ask that following the prayer CUIT, VICE CHARLES W. PICKERING, SR., RETIRED. PETER D. FRENCH, 0000 and pledge, the morning hour be MARGARET A. RYAN, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A JUDGE OF GREGORY G. GALYO, 0000 THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE CESAR S. GONZALEZ, 0000 deemed expired, the Journal of pro- ARMED FORCES FOR THE TERM OF FIFTEEN YEARS TO ROBERT J. GRIFFITH, 0000 ceedings be approved to date, the time EXPIRE ON THE DATE PRESCRIBED BY LAW, VICE HER- BRIAN G. GUGLIOTTA, 0000 MAN F. GIERKE, TERM EXPIRED. MARK W. HANEY, 0000 for the two leaders be reserved, and SCOTT WALLACE STUCKY, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A JAMES A. HAYES, 0000 there be a period of morning business JUDGE OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR AARON D. JOHNSON, 0000 THE ARMED FORCES FOR THE TERM OF FIFTEEN YEARS ROBERT S. JONES, 0000 with Senators permitted to speak TO EXPIRE ON THE DATE PRESCRIBED BY LAW, VICE JOHN M. LONG, 0000 therein for up to 10 minutes each. SUSAN J. CRAWFORD, TERM EXPIRED. ALEX T. MABINI, 0000 IN THE COAST GUARD MICAH D. MAXWELL, 0000 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without JEREMIAH D. MINNER, 0000 objection, it is so ordered. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT DONALD L. MORRISON, JR., 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES PAUL S. NAGY, 0000 f COAST GUARD RESERVE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION DOUGLAS A. PATTERSON, 0000 12203(A): LAWRENCE J. PENN, 0000 PROGRAM JOSHUA D. PETERS, 0000 To be captain ERICK A. PETERSEN, 0000 Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, to- ANDREA L. CONTRATTO, 0000 COREY A. POORMAN, 0000 morrow we will conduct a short period STEPHEN B. NYE, 0000 JOHN D. PORADO, 0000 DAVID M. RAY, 0000 of morning business before turning to IN THE AIR FORCE ROBERT P. ROBBINS, 0000 THOMAS A. RYNO, 0000 the United States-India nuclear bill. THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUALS IN THE GRADES ROBERT W. SAWYER, 0000 INDICATED IN THE REGULAR AIR FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, We were able to reach an agreement to BENJAMIN J. SELPH, 0000 U.S.C., SECTION 531(A): limit amendments to the bill earlier HAROLD A. SEXTON, 0000 To be lieutenant colonel RYAN P. SHANN, 0000 today, and it is my hope that we will BRIAN T. TURNEY, 0000 be able to expedite consideration and JERZY J. CHACHAJ, 0000 DAMIAN K. VILTZ, 0000 EDWIN MEDINA, 0000 WYATT T. WATERS, 0000 vote final passage tomorrow. We are MICHAEL A. RIPLEY, 0000 DONALD G. WETHERBEE, 0000 also attempting to begin work on the To be major WILLIAM J. WILBURN, 0000 SAI G. WILLIAMS, 0000 Agriculture appropriations bill. GREG GORDON, 0000 DORSEY WISOTSKI, 0000

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TRIBUTE TO COUNCILMAN GARY A TRIBUTE TO CARMEN S. COMAS CELEBRATING NATIONAL M. KELLY ADOPTION MONTH HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS HON. HENRY CUELLAR HON. DANNY K. DAVIS OF TEXAS OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, November 15, 2006 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Wednesday, November 15, 2006 honor Councilman Gary M. Kelly, an American Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise hero—a soldier, a leader, a father, a husband, recognition of the jazz musician, Carmen S. and city councilman in the City of Cibolo, who today to celebrate November as National Comas, distinguished musician. It behooves recently passed away on October 15th, 2006. Adoption Month. Originating in Massachusetts Councilman Kelly was recently named Mayor us to pay tribute to this outstanding artist and in 1976 as National Adoption Week under pro tem by the City of Cibolo before his death I hope my colleagues will join me in recog- Governor Michael Dukakis, the honor was in honor of his lifetime commitment to the city nizing her impressive accomplishments. celebrated nationally by President Ford in and to the community. With a smile of grace that can light up a 1976 and then extended to the month of No- Gary M. Kelly was born on October 1st, room, Carmen S. Comas was born on Novem- vember in 1990. It is a time during which we celebrate the families who have shown their 1948, in the City of Utica in the State of New ber 9, 1939 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico to Ar- commitment to children in need by opening York to his parents, Raymond and Arlene thur Comas and Patricia America Justiniano. Kelly. He graduated from high school in their homes and a time to promote awareness At the young age of eighteen, Mrs. Comas Whitesboro, New York, and then attended the of the need to find permanent homes for our Syracuse University College of Forestry in was voted ‘‘Misses Smile of Mayaguez.’’ This most vulnerable children. was just a reminder that her smile had an im- 1970 with a Bachelor of Science. He earned Permanency is important in the life of a a Master’s degree in Business Administration pact on her neighbors and her community. child; with over 523,000 children in foster care, from the University of Alaska in Fairbanks in At the age of twenty-one, Mrs. Comas was we must focus our attention on finding perma- 1975. Shortly after graduate school, Gary married with two daughters, when she decided nent, stable, and caring relationships for these joined the Squadron Officer School in 1976, to move to New York City. Mrs. Comas is a children. Approximately 20 percent of the chil- thus beginning nearly thirty years of service in woman of many talents and was unsure which dren in foster care have the ultimate end goal the United States Air Force. she would use to become the entrepreneur of adoption. This equals around 104,600 who Councilman Kelly served his country with that she was determined to be. While attend- are awaiting or working toward adoption. The great honor in the United States Air Force and need for quality, loving and permanent homes ing secretary school she changed gears to received numerous military awards and acco- for these children is great. Children who age lades such as the Legion of Merit, Joint Serv- open a clothing factory. She became a mentor out of the foster care system are more likely ice Commendation Medal, National Defense to people in the community, showing them that to be homeless and more likely to end up in Service Medal, to name just a few. He also opportunity does exist with guidance and de- jail than their counterparts. rose quickly within the military ranks from Sec- termination. The issue of safe and permanent homes is ond Lieutenant to Colonel. His military career Mrs. Comas’ drive and expectations allowed of particular concern to my district, the Sev- was focused on program management and lo- her to continue to pursue the land of oppor- enth Congressional District of Illinois. The gistics support of weapon systems for the tunity. After thirty wonderful years of learning Seventh District has the highest percentage of United States Air Force at Kelly Air Force kinship care providers in the entire United Base. It was just not his country he served and growing, she pursued her second pas- sion—cooking. States. I hope that our efforts in the 110th with great passion, it was the City of Cibolo in Congress will promote permanency for these the State of Texas as City Councilman. He After working for Heart Share Human Serv- children and support them and their families. was sworn into office on May 25th, 2005, and ices of New York for ten years as a resident made numerous accomplishments such as I urge organizations to continue their hard cook she changed gears to Cypress Hills work advocating for adoption and perma- writing the charter for the City, overseeing the Child Care Corporation. This experience al- creation of two fiscal budgets, establishing the nency. Organizations such as the National lowed her to do her best work of nurturing Streets and Drainage Committee, the Public Council for Adoption, Voice for Adoption, the children. Safety Committee, and the Business Develop- Child Welfare League of America, the Chil- ment Committee. He worked as the liaison to Loved and adored by many, Mrs. Comas dren’s Defense Fund, the Congressional Coa- the Capital Improvements Committee, and acknowledges the support of her growing fam- lition on Adoption, and the North American Planning and Zoning Commission. He also ily. Aside from her four beautiful daughters, Council on Adoptable Children, just to name a few. Parents who adopt face many challenges was known for being a great mentor to new she has her life partner Luis who has provided members of the City Council and to commis- and deserve our recognition and thanks. her with support and empowerment throughout These families commit themselves to a child, sion chairs. their lives together. She has three grand- He is survived by his wife, Patricia C. Kelly, emotionally, financially and mentally. The daughters: Christina, Alisson and Javalia and his two sons, Allen Dearborn and Scott Kelly, bonds they form are lifelong, and, most impor- six grandsons: Hector, Nelson, Javier, Thom- his mother, Arlene, his two sisters and their tantly, they positively affect the life of a child. spouses, Cindy and Gregory Hobbs, Karen as, John and Anthony. Mrs. Comas is also a Mr. Speaker, as John F. Kennedy once and Raymond Jankowski, his brother, Chris part of the extended family at the Democratic said, ‘‘Children are the world’s most valuable Kelly and his wife, Kathleen, and numerous Club of North Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Highland resource and its best hope for the future.’’ We aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, and Park Lions club. must make sure that all of our Nation’s chil- friends of the family. He truly led by example Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent dren have hope for their future. To do this, we and inspired his children to be the best they on this body to recognize the accomplish- must ensure them loving, stable, and caring environments. Adoptive parents provide this could be in achieving their dreams and goals. ments of Carmen S. Comas. Her willingness He will be missed by us all and especially by for thousands of children every year. I thank to get involved and the smile she brings the City of Cibolo in the State of Texas. adoptive parents as well as the numerous or- Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have had this makes her most worthy of our recognition ganizations dedicated to helping promote per- time to recognize Councilman Gary M. Kelly. today. manency for their commitment and sacrifice.

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Mr. Speaker, I rise Craig, Chauncey Gillian, and Jamal Baylor-ali; Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in tribute today in recognition of Professors Mark two sophomores, Gary Lyons and Dylan to The Shiloh Baptist Church, its many Lewine and Ormond Brathwaite, both of Cuya- Talley; and four freshmen, Jeremy Delgado, congregants and The Reverend James B. hoga Community College (Tri-C) located in my Orlando Hidalgo, Tyrone Parker, and Eric Rodgers. During the month of October, 2006, congressional district, who will be honored on Johnson. Scoring leaders of the team include they are celebrating Shiloh Baptist Church’s Thursday, November 16, 2006 here in Wash- William Mace (196), Lance James (191), and ington, DC for their excellence in under- 150th Anniversary, a truly remarkable achieve- Dylan Talley (190). Assists leaders include graduate teaching as part of the U.S. Profes- Lance James (103), Crawford John (42), and ment. I ask all of my colleagues to join me in sors of the Year awards program. Dylan Talley (34). Blocks leaders include Wil- celebrating the Shiloh Baptist Church family For more than 20 years Dr. Mark Lewine liam Mace (40), Crawford John (19), and Earl and Dr. James B. Rodgers, Pastor on this mo- has remained committed to undergraduate Knight (10). Rebound leaders include William mentous occasion. education. During his tenure at Cuyahoga Mace (161), Crawford John (121) and Dylan The Shiloh Baptist Church is located in Sac- Community College, he has done much to Talley (89). Steals leaders include Crawford ramento, California and was first organized in support the teaching and learning environ- John (54), Lance James (40), and William 1856 as the Siloam Baptist Church. Shiloh is ment. He founded and directed the Center for Mace (26). Three point field goal leaders in- the oldest African-American church west of the Community Research at the college and was clude Lance James (17), Dylan Talley (17), Mississippi River and the first Baptist Church active in promoting the Society for Anthro- and Crawford John (12). organized by African-Americans in Sac- pology in Community Colleges. He is active Mr. Speaker, I offer my congratulations to ramento. Its current faithful leader is Dr. with the American Anthropological Association, the LEAP Academy Basketball Team for an James B. Rodgers, but Shiloh has been shep- serving on its Advisory Committee. Dr. Lewine exceptional 2005–2006 season and on their herded by 27 pastoral leaders during its 150 regularly gives informative and passionate championship. I wish the entire team and years. presentation about undergraduate teaching school the best of luck in their future athletic, and the importance of providing opportunities personal, and professional lives. When Shiloh was first conceived it had no to non-traditional students. For his work, Tri-C facilities in which to hold religious services, so f has awarded him with the College’s Besse it forged a strong relationship with the Chinese Award recognizing the energy, creativity, dis- TRIBUTE TO THE GATEWAY Americans in the area. As a result, an offer cipline and high expectations he brings to his COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. was extended to Shiloh to hold religious serv- teaching. ices at the Chinese Chapel, located at historic Dr. Ormond Brathwaite has consistently HON. HENRY CUELLAR Sixth and H Streets in Sacramento. demonstrated effective teaching both in and OF TEXAS The Shiloh Baptist Church is no ordinary out of the classroom. Dr. Brathwaite holds a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES church. It has overcome many obstacles Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the City University Wednesday, November 15, 2006 through faith and determination. It overcame of New York. He began his career at Cuya- foreclosure in the 1860s; significant reduction hoga Community College in 1994 as an as- Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in congregant membership because of reloca- sistant professor in chemistry and biology. Dr. honor the inauguration of the new Main Facil- tions; destruction of the church facility by fire Brathwaite is committed to student learning ity of the Gateway Community Health Center, in 1861 and 1905; and the inability to secure and student success. He serves as a faculty Inc., on October 20th, 2006, in the City of La- building loans on several occasions. However, mentor to Bridges to Success in the Sciences redo. The Gateway Community Health Center, today Shiloh stands firm as a testament to the students and has been very instrumental in Inc., first began as a Migrant Health Clinic ad- strong faith, perseverance, determination, the success of the program. Additionally, Dr. ministered by the Laredo-Webb County Health character and courage of its founders and Brathwaite was a recipient of the NISOD Ex- Department in 1963, and has rapidly grown to early congregations. cellence Award in 2004 and received the Na- tional Role Model Mentor Award in 2003. one of the largest community health centers in With the outstanding leadership of Pastor Therefore it is my pleasure, on behalf of the South Texas in providing a variety of much- Emeritus Willie P. Cooke, Shiloh has provided people of the 11th Congressional District to needed services to underserved residents of dedicated service to the citizens of the Sac- recognize Professors Mark Lewine and Or- Webb County. Today, the Gateway Commu- ramento region through its 26 year history. mond Brathwaite—two gifted educators whose nity Health Center operates over five sites in Shiloh provides numerous services through its commitment to providing quality education to Webb County, serving over 18,007 residents many ministries and participates in a multitude all is to be commended. of Webb County in 2005 alone. The new facil- of community based programs. In recognition f ity, which is being inaugurated today, is ex- of these services Shiloh has deservedly re- pected to increase the number of users in late ceived numerous Presidential, Congressional, CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LEAP 2006 and 2007. Gubernatorial and State Legislative com- ACADEMY LANCER BASKETBALL The continued growth of the population in mendations since its inception. TEAM Webb County present challenges for the Gate- way Community Health Center, Inc., but the In honor of its 150th anniversary, Shiloh dedication of its staff, especially that of Mr. Baptist Church began a week long celebration HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS Miguel Trevino, the C.E.O., will be able to on Monday, October 16, 2006, culminating on OF NEW JERSEY make sure these challenges are met with the Sunday, October 22, 2006. The celebration’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES support they have from the community. The theme takes inspiration from Ezekiel 34:26, Wednesday, November 15, 2006 new Main Facility will help Gateway in pro- ‘‘Shiloh, A Godly Heritage: Blessed Future.’’ Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to viding more services and expanding its out- Mr. Speaker, I am honored to thank and congratulate the LEAP Academy Lancer Bas- reach to the residents of Webb County. I am congratulate the Shiloh Baptist Church for its ketball Team on their first South Jersey Group very proud of the staff of Gateway Community 150 years of invaluable service to the greater I championship. Health Center, Inc., and their partners in mak- Sacramento community. I ask all of my col- The Lancer Basketball team completed their ing this dream possible for Laredo and Webb leagues to join with me in wishing the Shiloh season 18–7–0. The LEAP Academy basket- County. Baptist Church and Dr. Rodgers continued ball program, in its second year, is affiliated Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have had this success in all their future endeavors. with Rutgers-Camden University. Much of their time to honor the inauguration of the new

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:54 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15NO8.004 E15NOPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS November 15, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2035 Main Facility of the Gateway Community Natural History on its recent award of a after school programs and marriage coun- Health Center, Inc., in the City of Laredo in $10,000 grant from the Illinois Humanities seling, just to name a few. Every week the the Great State of Texas. Council. This grant helps fund the develop- church’s parishioners give back to the commu- f ment of public outreach programming related nity by distributing free food to the most needy to the Halls of the Ancient Americas exhibition. among us. A TRIBUTE TO BRITTANY The Field Museum is a world-class institu- Pastor Mitchell has personally shaped our SIMPKINS tion dedicated to providing outstanding edu- community. He has worked with the Sac- cational experiences to the millions of people ramento County Department of Health, the HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS who walk through its doors every year. Found- Task Force on AIDS, the Board of Directors of OF NEW YORK ed as the Columbian Museum of in the Goodwill Industries, and with the Sac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1893, the Field Museum’s original goal was, ramento Police Department in an effort to Wednesday, November 15, 2006 ‘‘accumulation and dissemination of knowl- steer kids away from gangs. Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in edge, and the preservation and exhibition of With almost a thousand parishioners, a recognition of Brittany Simpkins, one of Brook- objects illustrating art, archaeology, science large and beautiful house of worship and lyn’s rising stars. It behooves us to pay tribute and history.’’ The Field Museum continues the acres of land for the community to enjoy, Anti- to this outstanding young woman and I hope same goals and objectives today, continuing och Progressive Church has become a staple my colleagues will join me in recognizing her its commitment to preservation and education. of the Sacramento Community. impressive service. The Field Museum is so much more than a Mr. Speaker, as Pastor Curtis Mitchell, his Brittany Simpkins is a very active and gifted museum, it is a world class education and re- wife Kay, their children and grandchildren young woman with a determination to become search facility; the Field Museum also boasts gather on this momentous occasion, I am hon- all that she can be. The daughter of Nanette an impressive 250,000 piece natural history ored to pay tribute to one of Sacramento’s Simpkins, Ms. Simpkins is a graduate of Fash- collection. In addition, this wonderful institution most distinguished citizens. His successes ion Industries High School and she has a is committed to giving back to the community have been many, and it is an honor for me to deep passion for the creative arts and fashion through outstanding learning opportunities and recognize his twenty years of contributions to design. She is wonderfully gifted in that area important research. the people of Sacramento. I ask all my col- and has designed fashionable dresses for I am proud that the Field Museum calls Chi- leagues to join me in wishing Pastor Mitchell young ladies. Ms. Simpkins has participated in cago home. Its impressive exhibits and collec- continued success at Antioch Progressive various modeling assignments and provided tions have the ability to educate the people of Church and in our community. assistance to teachers in her school’s annual both Chicago and the world. With important f fashion shows. Recently, she did community education programs such as the Halls of the work with Artmaker, Inc., painting a mural on Ancient Americas, the Field Museum has the HONORING RUTGERS-CAMDEN UNI- the wall of one of Bedford Stuyvesant’s edifice ability to instruct those who walk through its VERSITY ON THE NCAA DIVISION at Nostrand and Green Avenues in Brooklyn, doors on their heritage, culture and history. III WOMEN’S SOFTBALL CHAM- portraying famous African American women Once again I would like congratulate the PIONSHIP who contributed tremendously to the African Field Museum on receiving the grant from the American community. Illinois Humanities Council. The Field Museum HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS Ms. Simpkins currently attends Baruch Col- has served and will continue to serve both OF NEW JERSEY lege in New York City where she majors in Chicago and the nation for decades to come. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Business/Marketing. As a dedicated member f of Berean Baptist Church since the age of 4, Wednesday, November 15, 2006 she has been active with the choir, Girl IN RECOGNITION OF DR. CURTIS J. Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Scouts, and the Ministry of Sacred Dance. Ms. MITCHELL’S TWENTY YEARS OF honor the Rutgers-Camden University Wom- Simpkins was recognized by her pastor, con- SERVICE en’s Softball Team for winning the NCAA Divi- gregation and peers as a ‘‘Member of the sion III Women’s Softball Championship in Week.’’ She enjoys working with children from HON. DORIS O. MATSUI 2006. the community and her church home and was OF CALIFORNIA The Scarlet Raptors defeated the defending employed by Berean’s Summer Day Camp as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES champion, the University of St. Thomas, in a an assistant teacher. She has also been a thrilling 3–2 decision during play at Peace Col- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 strong advocate for the cure for breast cancer lege in North Carolina last spring in May 2006. and has demonstrated her concern by partici- Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to This is the first national sports title in Rutgers- pating in the annual American Cancer Society honor Dr. Curtis J. Mitchell’s twenty years of Camden history, and also the first NCAA title Breast Cancer Walk-A-Thon. service to the people of Sacramento as pastor for a team sport earned on any Rutgers cam- Ms. Simpkins has received numerous of Antioch Progressive Church. Over the pus. awards, namely an art award from the United weekend of October 7th and 8th Dr. Mitchell’s Mr. Speaker, I celebrate the outstanding Federation of Teachers, as well as an Incen- parishioners, family and friends will gather to season of the Rutgers-Camden Women’s Soft- tive Award for her academic studies. In addi- recognize his good work. I ask all my col- ball Team. I applaud every member of the tion, she has won several medals participating leagues to join me in honoring one of Sac- Scarlet Raptors softball team, as well as on the track team. Ms. Simpkins desires to be- ramento’s finest leaders. Coach Carl Taylor and his staff, for this out- come one of New York’s greatest entre- For over thirty years Pastor Mitchell has standing accomplishment. I am proud of their preneurs in fashion design, and she is cur- been in the gospel ministry in various loca- skill, determination, and fierce competitive- rently working on her business logo and devel- tions across our Nation. He has earned a Doc- ness, and thank them for the excitement they oping her clientele. torate of Philosophy and Master of Ministry created for all Rutgers-Camden supporters Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent from Trinity Theological Seminary in Newburg, throughout the season. on this body to recognize the work of Brittany Indiana, graduating Summa Cum Laude. f Simpkins. Her deep commitment to her family His tireless work on behalf of the Sac- and community makes her most worthy of our ramento community has been surpassed by IN CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF recognition today. few. Since coming to Sacramento, Pastor GERALD LEVERT f Mitchell has turned Antioch Progressive HONORING THE FIELD MUSEUM OF Church into a pillar of the community by offer- HON. STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES NATURAL HISTORY ing a welcoming spiritual environment and a OF OHIO wide range of needed services to area resi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. DANNY K. DAVIS dents. Since the church was established, the immediate neighborhood has greatly improved Wednesday, November 15, 2006 OF ILLINOIS its well-being and spirit. Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The church’s motto, ‘‘We Dare to be Dif- celebration of the life of Gerald Levert. On No- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 ferent’’ aptly describes their continued service vember 10, 2006, beloved entertainer, father, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise to our community. Under Pastor Mitchell’s son, brother, and friend Gerald Levert de- today to congratulate the Field Museum of guidance, the church has offered job fairs, parted this life at the age of 40. Gerald was

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Shortly after graduation, currently serves as the Imperial director of the son of the 11th Congressional District of Ohio. he served a term as a briefing attorney for the Imperial Bicycle Department of the Prince Hall Born in Philadelphia on July 13, 1966 and Texas Supreme Court, entered the United Masonic Temple. raised in Cleveland, Gerald is the son of leg- States Air Force as a JAG officer, and was Mr. Jameson is currently employed as a endary singer Eddie Levert of The O’Jays and awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal Martha Levert. Gerald was exposed to music customs enforcement officer with the United in 1965. He returned back to the city of La- States Customs Border Protection. He has at an early age, traveling with his father’s redo in 1965 where he practiced law until he also volunteered extensively with the Federal band regularly. While attending Shaker was appointed by President Jimmy Carter to Emergency Management Agency on search Heights High School, Gerald formed the group become United States District Judge in 1979 and recovery missions. Mr. Jameson has LeVert along with his brother Sean and friend for the Southern District of Texas. The South- worked in the Disaster Recovery Centers of Mark Gordon. The group would go on to ern District of Texas includes divisions in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Mississippi and Ala- record seven albums, four of which were cer- Houston, Galveston, Victoria, Laredo, Corpus bama in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. tified platinum. The albums yielded such mem- Christi, McAllen, and Brownsville. Judge orable hits as ‘‘Pop, Pop Goes My Mind,’’ Kazen also is a member of the FISA Court Born in Brooklyn, NY, Carl Jameson is a ‘‘Casanova,’’ and ‘‘ABC–123.’’ based in Washington, DC. product of the New York public school system In 1991, Gerald launched his solo career He has received a number of accolades and and he remains a part of the Brooklyn commu- with the album Private Line which went on to awards such as the Dean Leon Green Award nity today. Mr. Jameson received his asso- be #1 on the R&B charts. It was during this from the Texas Law Review Association in ciate in applied science degree in physical time that he began writing and producing 1998, the Samuel Pessarra Award for Out- therapy from LaGuardia Community College songs for other artists including Stephanie standing Jurist from the Texas Bar Association and his bachelor of arts degree from the Col- Mills, James Ingram, Teddy Pendergrass, and in 2004, and the Mr. South Texas Award in lege of New Rochelle. He also did post-bacca- even The O’Jays. Gerald earned a Grammy 2000. He is extensively involved in several laureate work at Queens College. nomination for his work on Barry White’s 1995 legal and civic organizations such as the Fifth hit ‘‘Practice What You Preach,’’ and helped Mr. Jameson is a member of Greater Mt. Circuit District Judges’ Association, the Laredo Pleasant Baptist Church, where he serves as launch the careers of many Cleveland-area Civic Music Association, the Boys and Girls R&B groups including Men At Large and the a trustee and member of three choirs. Mr. Club of Laredo, and the St. Augustine-Ursuline Jameson has been married to his lovely wife Rude Boyz. Board. He served as a member of the Laredo Some of Gerald’s most memorable works Ella for the past 43 years and is the proud fa- Community College Board of Trustees from were his collaborations with his father Eddie ther of four. 1972 to 1979 and has lectured at various legal Levert. In 1992 they recorded the #1 R&B sin- and judicial seminars throughout the country. Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent gle ‘‘Baby Hold On To Me’’ and later in 1995 Judge Kazen has been married to the won- on this body to recognize the work of Carl recorded the album Father & Son which derful Barbara Ann Kazen for 44 years since Jameson. His deep commitment to service topped the R&B charts. Gerald and Eddie al- 1962 and has four children and seven grand- and community makes him most worthy of our lowed the old school generation and the hip- children. He is a member of the Blessed Sac- recognition today. hop generation to have a meeting of the rament Church, where he is president of the minds that ultimately produced beautiful music Parish Council and is a lector and eucharistic f for all to enjoy. minister. Affectionately known as the ‘‘teddy bear’’ of Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have had this HONORING THE FRANK LLOYD the music industry, Gerald carried himself with time to recognize the dedication of Judge WRIGHT PRESERVATION TRUST a gentle kindness. He always would greet you George P. Kazen to the city of Laredo and to with a smile and was a friend to all he en- promoting the University of Texas at Austin as countered. News reports of Gerald’s death one of its most accomplished alumni mem- HON. DANNY K. DAVIS talked about his recent trip to South Africa bers. with his father. They reported that he and his OF ILLINOIS f father were well received throughout the coun- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES try and treated like kings. Gerald was our king A TRIBUTE TO CARL JAMESON and his legacy of love and zest for life will for- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 ever live in our hearts. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise On behalf of the Congress of the United HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS OF NEW YORK today to recognize the Frank Lloyd Wright States and the citizens of the 11th Congres- Preservation Trust. The American Association sional District of Ohio, I would like to offer my IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Museums recently conferred accreditation sincerest condolences to the family and Wednesday, November 15, 2006 on the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust. friends of Gerald Levert. On a personal note, Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Accreditation is a prestigious honor; it is the I cherish the times I was in cities when he was recognition of Carl Jameson, a distinguished highest national recognition of a museum’s on the road and Gerald recognized me as his citizen of Brooklyn, NY. It behooves us to pay commitment to professional museum stand- Congresswoman and gave me my own teddy tribute to this outstanding man and I hope my ards, accountability, public service, and excel- bear. I also will never forget the last time we colleagues will join me in recognizing his im- lence in education. spent together in New York during the induc- pressive service. tion of The O’Jays into the Rock and Roll Hall Mr. Jameson retired after 24 years of serv- The Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust of Fame and Museum. ice as a police officer with the Metropolitan works tirelessly to preserve both Wright’s f Transportation Authority. He served in the home and studio as well as the Frederick C. United States Marine Corps from 1960 to Robie House, arguably one of Wright’s most TRIBUTE TO JUDGE GEORGE P. significant architectural works. Frank Lloyd KAZEN 1970. While serving, Mr. Jameson was called upon to provide instruction and enlist men in Wright was one of the most influential archi- the physical therapy programs. Mr. Jameson tects of the 20th century and one of the most HON. HENRY CUELLAR was also heavily involved with the All-Marine prominent American architects of all time. The OF TEXAS Judo Team. He toured 22 countries as captain Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the team and received his second degree vides a great service to the people of my con- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 black belt in 1969. For the past 18 years, Mr. gressional district, the Seventh District of Illi- Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Jameson has been participating in the New nois. honor Judge George P. Kazen as a recipient York State Police Olympics. He has won sev- Mr. Speaker, I once again would like to ex- of the 2006 Longhorn Legacy Awards, given eral bronze and silver medals for cycling and tend my sincerest congratulations and thanks to him on October 5th, 2006 by the Laredo track and field. In 1974, Mr. Jameson started to the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust Chapter of the University of Texas Ex-Stu- the Union United Methodist Self Defense for all of their hard work and recent accredita- dents Association. School. By 1985, he had awarded 150 black tion.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:54 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15NO8.012 E15NOPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS November 15, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2037 IN HONOR OF THE 50TH ANNIVER- TRIBUTE TO MR. ELMO LOPEZ, SR. organizing several workshops and meetings in SARY OF LEGAL SERVICES OF Latin America, the Caribbean, and North NORTHERN CALIFORNIA HON. HENRY CUELLAR America. Issues discussed include racism, OF TEXAS militarization, and the situation of women in HON. DORIS O. MATSUI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Americas. Ms. Brown is the chairperson of the United OF CALIFORNIA Wednesday, November 15, 2006 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Nation’s NGO committee on the International Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Decade of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Wednesday, November 15, 2006 honor Mr. Elmo Lopez, Sr., as a recipient of Ms. Brown is also the Southern Co-Chair of Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the 2006 Longhorn Legacy Awards, given to the NGO Steering committee to the NGO honor an organization with a distinguished his- him on October 5, 2006 by the Laredo Chap- Commission on Sustainable Development. Ms. tory of community service to the Sacramento ter of the University of Texas Ex-Students As- Brown holds the chairperson position for the capital region. Legal Services of Northern Cali- sociation. Southern Caucus of NGO’s that form part of fornia is celebrating 50 years of providing free Elmo Lopez, Sr. is a native of the city of Rio the Regional and National Networks on Sus- legal services to the low-income residents of Grande and now currently resides in the city tainable Development in developing countries Sacramento County and 22 other counties in of Laredo in the State of Texas. He graduated of the world. She is also the Economic and Northern California. As the staff and sup- from the University of Texas at Austin with de- Environmental Justice Specialist at the United porters of Legal Services of Northern Cali- grees in music, a Bachelor of Arts in 1953 and Methodist Office for the United Nations. Addi- fornia gather to celebrate this momentous a Masters in 1957, and thus began a long, ac- tionally, Ms. Brown is a United Nations rep- milestone, I ask all my colleagues to join me complished musical career. Shortly after grad- resentative for the Commission of Human in saluting one of Sacramento’s most impor- uation, he worked as Band Director for the La- Rights in Central America and the Pan African tant and respected organizations. redo Independent School District, bringing his Movement for the Conference on Environment In 1956, Legal Services of Northern Cali- experience as a band member of the UT and Development (UNCED). fornia, then known as the Legal Aid Society of Longhorns Band to Lamar Junior High, Martin In 1992, Ms. Brown was co-founder of the Sacramento County, was born out of the in- High School, and Nixon High School from Peoples’ Alliance for the Earth Summit. This sight of prominent members of the Sac- 1953 to 1967. During this time, he served in organization did the preparatory work for the ramento Bar Association and a budget of several posts with the Texas Music Educators Non-Governmental Organizations invited to $12,000. With the assistance of volunteer pro Association. the United Nations Conference on Environ- bono attorneys and a staff consisting of one Mr. Lopez’s passion for music was recog- ment and Development (UNCED). Ms. part-time attorney and one social worker, the nized by the Texas Legislature for promoting Brown’s work has not gone unnoticed. In June Legal Aid Society of Sacramento County fin- good will between the United States and Mex- 1990, she was honored by the Ecumenical ished its first year having provided assistance ico through musical exchange programs. He Program for Inter-American Communication to nearly 2,900 low-income clients. also was honored in 1963 with Laredo Paso and Action (EPICA) in Washington for Out- From these humble beginnings 50 years Doble, a musical composition written by Pro- standing Contributions to the Struggle for ago, the Legal Aid Society has grown signifi- fessor Clifton Williams at the University of Human Rights in Central America. cantly. In 1967, the organization began to ex- Texas at Austin. In addition to having guest Esmeralda Brown is a native of Panama, pand its services beyond Sacramento County conducted the UT Longhorn Band on numer- and holds a B.A. in Political Science from and opened offices in Yolo County. By the late ous occasions, he also conducted the United Hunter College of the City University of New 1970s, the Legal Aid Society of Sacramento States Armed Forces band and the Special York. County had acquired a state-wide reputation Presidential Band of Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent for resolute and effective advocacy on behalf In 1987, Mr. Lopez founded the Laredo on this body to recognize the work of of the poor and disabled, and had won signifi- Chapter of the UT-Exes as a way to keep the Esmeralda Brown. Her deep commitment to cant victories on behalf of its clients. To reflect connection between the University of Texas at the international community makes her most its expanding geographic reach, the organiza- Austin and its alumni in the city of Laredo. He worthy of our recognition today. tion changed its name in 1979 to Legal Serv- dedicated his time and energy to the Univer- f ices of Northern California, which today oper- sity including 12 years of service on the Board ates offices serving 23 counties, with a budget of Directors of the UT Dad’s Association, and HONORING THE JOHN G. SHEDD of over $7 million and a staff of over 120 em- was named Distinguished Alumnus in 1993 AQUARIUM ployees and 1,000 volunteers. and honored with the Lifetime Achievement Legal Services of Northern California has Award from the Laredo UT-Exes. HON. DANNY K. DAVIS also greatly expanded its scope of services Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have had this OF ILLINOIS beyond providing traditional legal assistance to time to recognize the dedication of Mr. Elmo IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES low-income individuals. The organization now Lopez, Sr. to his music and to the community Wednesday, November 15, 2006 operates the Senior Legal Hotline, the Health of the city of Laredo. Rights Hotline, Ombudsman Services of f Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise Northern California, and the Disability Employ- today to honor the John G. Shedd Aquarium, ment Rights Advocacy Program, As a testa- A TRIBUTE TO ESMERALDA the 2006 recipient of the National Award for ment to its far-reaching services, the Senior BROWN Museum and Library Services. It comes as no Legal Hotline fields almost 9,000 calls each surprise to me that this superior institution was year from seniors all over California. Also no- HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS selected as the recipient of this award. The table was in early 2006 when Legal Services OF NEW YORK Shedd Aquarium has served not only Chicago, of Northern California acquired the Health In- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES but the entire Nation, for well over 75 years. surance Counseling and Advocacy Program, It very much deserves our admiration and re- an organization that advises thousands of sen- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 spect. iors on the different prescription drug plans Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in The John G. Shedd Aquarium is a world available to them under Medicare. recognition of Esmeralda Brown, a distin- class institution that enjoys a national reputa- Mr. Speaker, for 50 years the good men guished citizen of Brooklyn, New York, and tion for excellence. The Shedd Aquarium is and women of Legal Services of Northern contributor to the world community. It be- truly the world’s aquarium. In addition to being California have dedicated countless hours to hooves us to pay tribute to this outstanding the largest indoor aquarium in the world, the identifying and defeating the causes of poverty woman, and I hope my colleagues will join me Shedd was one of the first aquariums to offer and injustice. As the staff and volunteer attor- in recognizing her impressive service. an education program. Through its unique neys gather to reflect upon a half century of As the Resource Center Specialist for Eco- ability to make education fun, the Shedd has exemplary service to the community, I am nomic and Environmental Justice at the United touched the lives of the more than 2 million of proud to recognize such a reputable organiza- Methodist Office for the United Nations, people who walk through its doors every year. tion. I ask all of my colleagues to join me in Esmeralda Brown deals with issues of concern The John G. Shedd Aquarium is so much congratulating Legal Services of Northern Cali- to the Women’s Division constituency in the more than a museum; the scientists and staff fornia and wishing them many more years of area of economics, the environment, and de- are leaders throughout the world in research continued success. velopment. Ms. Brown has been involved in and conservation. The research initiatives that

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Boyd was always look- She is a loving wife and mother of two out- has for decades made it one of the most dis- ing for the scoop, and he was often success- standing children. Through her example, she tinguished non-profits in our area. In particular, ful. He was the first reporter to interview has instilled in her children the importance of the Shedd demonstrates an exceptional com- Charles Manson in prison. Manson went so far community service, civic involvement and mitment to the community in Chicago through as to offer Boyd his steak dinner. Years later, positive activism. education programs and other service-related in 1988, he had an exclusive interview with Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to honor initiatives. One of its most important projects is the infamous landlady Dorthea Puente, who Denise Ashbaugh on the floor of the House its participation in the Great Lakes Forever ini- was convicted of killing eight of her tenants in today. Denise has not only made a difference tiative. Roughly 37 million people depend on downtown Sacramento. His ability to connect in our community through her commitment to the Great Lakes for drinking water, recreation, with his interview subjects clearly showed breast cancer education and fundraising, but and livelihood. The Shedd is committed to en- through, as evidenced by the retirement gift she has been a beacon of hope for countless suring that the Great Lakes are healthy and Puente sent Boyd from prison. women and families who have confronted the continue to serve those around them for cen- Mr. Speaker, as Mike Boyd’s friends and challenges of breast cancer. Her tireless dedi- turies to come. family gather to honor this great American, I cation and unwavering optimism, despite her Clearly, the Shedd understands its role as a am honored to pay tribute to one of Sac- own health challenges, is truly admirable. I community leader and gives a great deal back ramento’s most respected citizens. His integ- commend Denise for her leadership in the to the people of Chicago. Mr. Speaker, as Gif- rity, morals and enthusiasm for his job were fight against breast cancer and I thank her for ford Pinchot once said of conservation, ‘‘Con- inspirations to young reporters everywhere. He her incredible commitment to this most impor- servation means the wise use of the earth and will be deeply missed. I ask all of my col- tant cause. its resources for the lasting good of men.’’ leagues to join me in acknowledging Mike’s in- f Conservation is paramount at the Shedd valuable contributions to Sacramento and the Aquarium, and every operation is carried out United States of America. CONGRATULATING LEONARD VERRASTRO AS THE LACKA- to reflect this ideal; it is truly working for the f lasting good of man. Chicago and its citizens WANNA COUNTY COLUMBUS DAY are privileged to call its city the home of the PAYING TRIBUTE TO DENISE ASSOCIATION NAMES HIM 2006 John G. Shedd Aquarium. The Shedd Aquar- ASHBAUGH MAN OF THE YEAR ium works tirelessly to give back to the com- munity, including both Chicago and the Nation. HON. JON C. PORTER HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI Again, it is my great honor to announce that OF NEVADA OF PENNSYLVANIA the John G. Shedd Aquarium is the 2006 re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cipient of the National Award for Museum and Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Library Services. Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to f Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today honor Denise Ashbaugh in commemoration of to ask you and my esteemed colleagues in the IN TRIBUTE TO JOURNALIST MIKE the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. House of Representatives to pay tribute to BOYD Denise is a 17-year survivor of breast cancer Leonard A. Verrastro, a prominent business- who has dedicated herself to the fight to eradi- man and community leader in the borough of HON. DORIS O. MATSUI cate breast cancer. Dunmore, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. OF CALIFORNIA Denise has exhibited unparalleled commit- Mr. Verrastro was selected by the Columbus IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment to the push for breast cancer awareness Day Association of Lackawanna County as in Southern Nevada. She has served both as their 2006 ‘‘Man of the Year,’’ an honor he Wednesday, November 15, 2006 the vice president and president of the Las truly deserves. Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in tribute Vegas, Nevada, Chapter of the Susan G. Born in 1923, Mr. Verrastro was one of to Mike Boyd, a legendary television reporter Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. She has eight children of the late Dominic Verrastro and anchor whose level of career achievement organized volunteers to conduct fundraising and the former Vita Grace Bochicchio. His fa- was matched only by his passion for living life events, educational events, support groups ther was a veteran of World War I and then to its fullest. Sadly, Mr. Boyd passed away on and early detection programs. Denise also worked in the anthracite coal mines before October 14, 2006 at the age of 74. As his participated in establishing the MammoVan, a starting Leonard’s Bar and Grill in Dunmore. friends and family gather to celebrate Mike’s state-wide program to provide mammography Leonard was the oldest of six boys, five of remarkable life, I ask all of my colleagues to to underserved and uninsured women, and a whom served in World War II. Mr. Verrastro join with me in saluting this outstanding citizen local news station’s buddy check program. was educated in Dunmore public schools after and model reporter. At the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer which he attended the University of Scranton. Mike Boyd was born in Maine in 1932, the Foundation’s National Headquarters, Denise Mr. Verrastro founded Best Dry Cleaners son and grandson of attorneys. He graduated was the National Spokeswoman for the Cure. and later operated Leonard’s Bar and Grill. He from the University of Maine and after a num- She also served as Special Program Director also founded the Dunmore Hoagie Shop and ber of broadcasting jobs along the East Coast, of Board Breaks for the Cure, a national fund- later went into the real estate business where he joined Sacramento’s KCRA Channel 3 raising and breast cancer awareness program he acquired many homes and converted them News in 1963 where he remained until his re- that she conceived and developed. She rep- into remodeled apartments. tirement in 2001. Mike became an institution in resented the Foundation on national talk He is the last surviving charter member of Sacramento as thousands of Sacramento resi- shows, ad campaigns, speaking engagements, the Dunmore Lions Club. He is also a member dents tuned into his hard-hitting, exclusive sto- and local news networks. Denise’s dedication of the Dunmore American Legion, Knights of ries throughout his 38-year tenure at KCRA. and commitment to this cause has not only in- Columbus, Saint Anthony’s Holy Name Soci- His memorable, deep, and booming voice creased awareness in her own community, but ety, the Willow Club, the Dunmore Senior Citi- made him ideal for a career in broadcast jour- nationwide. zens Center, the Lackawanna County Colum- nalism. Currently, Denise is involved with breast bus Day Association and the San Cataldo His tenacity as an investigative reporter led care specialists and other experts in devel- Club. him to cover some of the past half-century’s oping a breast prosthetic device that can be Mr. Verrastro is also well known for his polit- most unforgettable stories. In 1968, Mike Boyd worn immediately after mastectomies. She is ical activity, having been first elected to the was at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles personally working to provide these devices Dunmore Borough Council in 1963 where he when Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated free to underserved breast cancer patients. As has served for 44 years. He also served as and his reporting of the tragic event was a result of her activism, Denise has been des- Dunmore’s representative on the Scranton broadcast across the country. When the ru- ignated as a Lifetime Honorary Mrs. United Sewer Authority and as Lackawanna County

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the superior performance of the of the Year.’’ His contributions to his commu- honor Dr. Herbert H. Richardson for his in- Marcus High School Marching Band of the nity demonstrate his selflessness and commit- credible dedication to the scientific community 26th District of Texas. The band won the State ment to improving the quality of life. at Texas A&M University as Director of the championship at the UIL Class 5A Marching Texas Transportation Institute and Associate Contest in San Antonio, TX. f Vice Chancellor for Engineering. The breakdown of a travel bus did not deter Dr. Richardson was born in the State of the Marcus High School Band from capping A TRIBUTE TO AFRICAN LODGE 459 Massachusetts and was educated at Colby off their marching season with excellence. At NO. 63 College in Maine and at the Massachusetts In- the rigorous UIL competition, Marcus sur- stitute of Technology where he received a passed 35 elite Texas programs before receiv- B.S. and M.S. degree with honors in 1955, ing the top honor of State champions. Marcus HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS and the Sc.D. in 1958 from MIT. Shortly after competed against all 5A Texas high schools OF NEW YORK graduation, he served as a faculty member, reserve a spot in the State competition. then as head of the Department of Mechanical The band’s achievements are the combined IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Engineering and Association Dean for the efforts of many extremely talented students, dedicated school administrators, and a strong Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Massachusetts Institute of Technology for 27 years. Under his leadership, he conducted and support network of parents and community. Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in directed a wide-ranging research program, The students have cultivated strong leadership recognition of African Lodge 459 No. 63, ar- and made numerous publications of his re- skills among their peers, and excelled under dent supporters of the community. It behooves search in mechanical engineering and trans- the capable direction of Director Amanda us to pay tribute to this outstanding organiza- portation systems. Drinkwater. tion and I hope my colleagues will join me in He then served as the first Chief Scientist of Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize the recognizing their impressive accomplishments. the U.S. Department of Transportation from achievements of the Marcus High School Marching Band. I extend my sincere congratu- African Lodge 459 No. 63 was founded in 1970 to 1972, and joined the Texas A&M Uni- versity System in 1984 as Vice Chancellor for lations to these hard-working students, and I 1921 from a group of Brooklyn’s outstanding Engineering, and Dean of the College of Engi- look forward to their future successes. young men: Bro. Francis F. Giles, Widow neering and Distinguished Professor of Engi- f Sons’ No. 11, Mr. A.P. Portias, J. Francis neering. Dr. Richardson brought together the Mickens, W.R. Lee, William Odell, Cornelius A TRIBUTE TO JAMES J. BINNS three engineering research and service agen- Moore and Samuel W. Green. Due to their cies—the Texas Engineering Experiment Sta- success in Masonic circles, African Lodge 459 tion, the Texas Engineering Extension Service, HON. ROBERT A. BRADY No. 63 was granted bona fide Lodge status and the Texas Transportation Institute—to OF PENNSYLVANIA and on November 19, 1921, they became an form an integrated Engineering Program. In IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES integral part of the Masonic Fraternity of the 1993, he became Director of the Texas Trans- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 State of New York and the nation. The Lodge portation Institute, the largest university-affili- Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I is appropriately named after African Lodge ated transportation research organization, and 459, the original lodge of the illustrious found- rise to honor James J. Binns for his service to Associate Vice Chancellor for Engineering. the people of Philadelphia. Jimmy Binns is a er of Masonry among men of color in the Under his leadership, the Texas Transpor- United States, Prince Hall. Philadelphia attorney specializing in litigation tation Institute has become home to nine na- who has always been a friend of labor. His un- Down through the years, the Lodge has tional research centers with expenditures flinching service to labor is shown by his achieved and maintained a very prominent ranging to $36 million. achievement of 51 consecutive ‘‘not guilty’’ place in the jurisdiction. It has furnished the Dr. Richardson has also received numerous verdicts on behalf of those accused of picket fraternity with numerous officers and is cur- accolades and awards from his peers for his line violence during the Philadelphia Federa- rently represented in the Grand Cabinet by exemplary academic leadership such as the tion of Teachers strike. It is clear his efforts R.W. Richard A. Grady, Judge Advocate, R.W. recently awarded 2006 Roy W. Crum Distin- enabled union members to unite to better their Elwood E. Gregory, District Deputy Grand guished Service Award from Transportation lot without fear of intimidation. Lecturer. Research Board, Rufus Oldenberger Medal, Mr. Binns is more than a friend of labor. He Centennial Medal and the Benjamin Garver With 13 living members and 9 honorary is also an important member of the community Lamme Medal by the American Association for members, their mission as Prince Hall Masons as seen through his service on numerous Engineering Education; and in addition to is to serve God through selfless service to oth- boards, including the Boy Scouts of America, these awards, he was elected to several nota- ers. They strive to give our youth a positive di- Historical Society of Pennsylvania, and St. ble organizations such as the American Soci- rection and high self-esteem; our elderly the Luke’s Hospital. He also dedicated the James ety of Mechanical Engineers, American Asso- J. Binns Fitness Center at LaSalle University, love, respect and attention they deserve; and ciation for the Advancement of Science, Na- our poor and down trodden brothers and sis- his alma mater. Mr. Binns founded the Judeo tional Associate of the National Academies Christian School at Roman Catholic. Addition- ters whatever assistance they can provide. and the Research Council. Over the past 84 years, they have raised ally, Mr. Binns initiated the current fundraising In his 22 years of academic service with the drive to replace 65 motorcycles for the Phila- funds for college scholarships, summer Texas A&M University System, Dr. Richardson camps, reading clinics, community feeding delphia Police Highway Patrol. has shown exemplary leadership in building Mr. Binns also chaired the Organized Crime programs, Christmas gifts for needy and/or strong academic and research programs, thus Task Force of the Citizens Crime Commission hospitalized children, and their Knights of helping make the College of Engineering and and served as Pennsylvania’s Boxing Com- Pythagoras youth group. the Texas Transportation Institute one of the missioner under Governors Dick Thornburgh Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent unparalleled centers for excellent education in and Bob Casey. Due to his service he was in- on this body to recognize the accomplish- engineering. ducted into the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of ments of African Lodge 459 No. 63. This Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have had this Fame. groups’ deep commitment to love, support and time to recognize the strong academic leader- It is readily apparent that James J. Binns assist one another makes them most worthy ship of Dr. Herbert H. Richardson for the has played a vital role in the betterment of the of our recognition today. Texas A&M University System. community of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania

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When families throughout Delray Beach and gressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues, I have f South Florida experienced the passing of a worked closely with Ambassador Evriviades loved one, they came to Shuler’s Memorial on several issues of importance to both the TRIBUTE TO JAMES LAMAR Chapel for funeral arrangements. It was United States and Cyprus. He exemplified un- SHULER James Lamar Shuler who would comfort the commonly exceptional service in building on bereaved, in a manner that bespoke his grace, the harmonious relations between our coun- HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK empathy and humanity. We stand united as tries. OF FLORIDA one community honoring this remarkable man. Ambassador Evriviades worked diligently with Congress to ensure that lawmakers un- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f derstood the importance of ending the division Wednesday, November 15, 2006 RECOGNIZING THE OPENING OF of Cyprus. Over the last three years, he has Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY IN worked with untiring devotion to create aware- today to celebrate the life and to mourn the THE DULLES TOWN CENTER ness and compassion for finding a peaceful passing of James Lamar Shuler, a civic lead- solution for Cyprus. I commend him for his er, successful entrepreneur, talented business- commitment to the reunification of Cyprus. HON. TOM DAVIS The people of Cyprus have been fortunate man, community role model, devoted hus- OF VIRGINIA band, beloved family man and loyal friend. to have such an accomplished individual rep- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Shuler will be remembered as a selfless resent them not only in the United States but individual who spearheaded economic devel- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 in a variety of other diplomatic posts. As a ca- reer diplomat, he has held positions at Cypriot opment and neighborhood revitalization pro- Mr. DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise embassies in Libya, USSR/Russia, Germany, grams within the community. What Mr. Shuler today to recognize the opening of the Cheese- and served as the Ambassador to Israel and practiced, he preached; vision was followed by cake Factory located in the Dulles Town Cen- action. I grieve with Mr. Shuler’s wife, Barbara the Netherlands before coming to Washington. ter. As a testament to his exemplary public serv- Carey-Shuler, a former Miami-Dade Commis- The Dulles Town Center is a commercial, ice over the years, he was lately honored with sioner and political icon in South Florida. Dur- retail, and office park located in Loudoun the King Legacy Award for International Serv- ing this difficult time, the Carey and Shuler County, VA, which is the second fastest grow- ice in recognition for his distinguished leader- families do not mourn alone: They are joined ing county in the nation. This exciting res- ship and contributions and for his steadfast in prayer by a saddened and indebted com- taurant addition will add to the elegant atmos- dedication to sharing and implementing Dr. munity. phere and tasty restaurant choices already King’s historical work wherever he has trav- James Lamar Shuler was born on August provided by the existing 185 surrounding eled. 14, 1953 to Marian Steward Shuler and Cleve- stores and restaurants. While I am sad to see Ambassador land Shuler of Delray Beach, Florida. Mr. The history of the Cheesecake Factory be- Evriviades leave his post in the United States, Shuler attended S.D. Spady Elementary gins with Oscar and Evelyn Overton in the I am grateful for his three years of stellar serv- School and graduated from Atlantic High 1940’s. Evelyn created her Original Cheese- ice. I am confident that he will bring this same School in 1971. He then graduated from cake recipe, and it immediately gained praise level of passion and integrity to his next en- Miami-Dade Community College in 1976 with from family and friends. With the dream of deavor. a degree in Mortuary Science and became a owning a successful family business, Evelyn f Licensed Funeral Director in 1977. Mr. Shuler opened a small cheesecake shop in her soon purchased the House of Albert Funeral hometown Detroit. The business then moved NEW BOOK DETAILS ATROCITIES Home on West Atlantic Avenue in Delray to the Overton family’s basement kitchen to AGAINST SIKHS Beach, then renovated and dedicated Shuler’s continue to provide the local restaurants with Memorial Chapel Inc. on May 26, 1985. An in- her famous cheesecakes. HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS stitution that served the community was borne. In 1971, the Overtons decided to move their OF NEW YORK Mr. Shuler was a professional who provided cheesecake business to Los Angeles. Using IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES funeral services to all, irrespective of their eco- their retirement savings, they opened a small Wednesday, November 15, 2006 nomic status. bakery selling only Evelyn’s Original Cheese- Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, in the June issue Mr. Shuler hosted a re-dedication celebra- cake. They called it ‘‘The Cheesecake Fac- of the International Journal of Sikh Affairs, Dr. tion on May 21, 2001 to recognize the renova- tory.’’ In 1978, son David joined the family Awatar Singh Sekhon reviews a book entitled tion and expansion of his funeral home. The business and founded The Cheesecake Fac- ‘‘Tabai Ros Jagio,’’ which translates into ribbon cutting ceremony was attended by ap- tory restaurant in Beverly Hills to showcase English as ‘‘Details of Fundamentalist Hindus’ proximately 800 well wishers, including gov- his parents’ delicious, high-quality baked Attacks on the Sikh Faith,’’ by Dr. Sukhpreet ernment officials and celebrities. Mr. Shuler goods. The restaurant became an immediate Singh Udhoke. The book details how the fun- achieved iconic status within the community. success, not an easy feat in the culinary busi- damentalist Hindus who run India have been Personal successes were coupled with com- ness. Today there are more than 100 Cheese- attacking Sikhism and other faiths since the munity leadership activities. Mr. Shuler served cake Factory restaurants nationwide, and the very earliest days of the Indian republic. De- as chairman of the West Atlantic Redevelop- residents of Loudoun, Prince William, and spite the fact that the Brahmin caste is only 3 ment Coalition which supported business and Fairfax counties will surely enjoy the additional percent of the population, they run Indian soci- investment activities along the West Atlantic restaurant in the Dulles Town Center. ety, according to Dr. Udhoke. corridor. Mr. Shuler also served actively as Mr. Speaker, in closing, I ask that my col- Dr. Udhoke details those Sikhs who have chair of the Community Redevelopment Agen- leagues join me in recognizing the opening of supported the Hindu fundamentalists in their cy, guiding neighborhood renewal projects the Cheesecake Factory in the Dulles Town effort to enforce Hinduism on the entire popu- throughout Delray Beach. Center. lation of India. He details those who connived Mr. Shuler was named 1998 Mortician of the f with India on the attack on the Golden Tem- Year and served as 1st Vice President of the ple, the seat of the Sikh religion. He recorded Florida Mortician Association. He attended IN RECOGNITION OF AMBASSADOR the brutality of the Brahmins and the Hindu Saint Paul AME Church in Delray Beach. He EURIPIDES L. EVRIVIADES fundamentalists. He writes about how their was also a member of the Delray Beach Ma- umbrella organization, the Rashtriya sonic Lodge #275, the Zeta Iota Sigma Chap- HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS), was founded to ter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, the Alpha OF NEW YORK support the Fascists in Europe. He describes Gamma Chapter of Epsilon Nu Delta Mortuary IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the RSS as a terrorist organization. India fraternity, the Vision 2000 Committee for Del- claims to be our ally in the War on Terror, but ray Beach. Wednesday, November 15, 2006 their preeminent ideology is a brand of Fas- Mr. Shuler is survived by his wife, Barbara Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today cism that practices violence against minorities Carey-Shuler; sons, Victor Shuler and Wesley to pay tribute to Ambassador Euripides L. and their neighbors.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:54 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15NO8.026 E15NOPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS November 15, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2041 We should stop aid and trade with India and the Sikhs, Gurdwaras (Houses of God), are and maintaining the lengthy lists of individuals we should be vocal and active in supporting desecrated, to humiliate the Sikh nation. seeking to emigrate from the Soviet Union and self-determination for all the people there. The saddest moment of the Sikh history of Romania. Each spring would bring an oppor- That is how we can help bring freedom to all post-15th August, 1947, is that a Dastaardhari tunity to secure the exit of some of the thou- Hindu in the Sikh Identity, Prakash Singh in the subcontinent. Badal, his clan and the Badal faction of sands effectively held hostage in Romania by Mr. Speaker, I highly recommend Dr. Akali Dal were the party for the desecration the Ceausescu regime. Orest was faithful in Sekhon’s excellent review of Dr. Udhoke’s ex- of Darbar Sahib Complex. So much so the making representations to the Romanian Em- cellent book to my colleagues, and I would like custodian, the so-called jathedar, of Akal bassy on behalf of all those seeking to exer- to place the review in the RECORD now. Takht Sahib, Vedanti Joginder Singh Saran cise their right to leave their country. When [From the International Journal of Sikh, actively watched the ball game of his em- Moscow began to accept emigration lists from Affairs, June 2006] ployer, the executive of the Shiromani the Commission in the mid-80s, Orest’s dili- BOOK REVIEW Gurdwara Prabhandhak Committee (SGPC), gent efforts on behalf of refuseniks began to (By Awatar Singh Sekhon) and SGPC’s member as well as the president pay off for families, including some with Amer- of the Akali Dal-Badal faction, Prakash Title: Tabai Ros Jagio, translation in Singh Badal himself. What an unfortunate ican spouses, who were finally allowed to English Details of Fundamentalist Hindus’ part of the Sikh history! leave the Soviet Union after a decade or more Attack on the Sikh Faith 2005, by Dr. The present and former custodians of the of waiting. Sukhpreet Singh Udhoke, is an eye opener. Akal Takht Sahib, Vedanti Joginder Singh With a passion for Ukraine, his familial with regard to the premeditated attacks by Saran, Puran Singh of Luv and Kush, Manjit homeland, Orest helped document modern the fundamentalist Hindus, belonging to the of Kesgarh, Kirpal Singh, etc. failed to pro- Soviet repression in that country including im- Rashtriya Swamsewak Sangh and the mem- vide any directions to the Sikh Nation, Guru bers of the ‘‘Sangh Parivar/family’’, on the prisonment of human rights activists, suppres- Khalsa Panth or the Sikhs of Punjab. They sion of Ukrainian culture and language as well followers of the Sikh Faith. however, collaborated with the enemy of the It was a great pride and pleasure for the re- as harsh actions against the Ukrainian Catho- Guru Khalsa Panth. viewer, who is the Editor in Chief, The Inter- Dr. Sukhpreet Singh Udhoke, a young Sikh lic Church. He was at the forefront of efforts national Journal of Sikh Affairs ISSN 1481– full of energies, recorded in his book, the in support of the restoration of Ukrainian inde- 5435, published from Canada, to write a few brutality of the Sikhs’ traditional enemies, pendence and the consolidation of democracy words on the publication of Dr. Sukhpreet the Brahmins and pro-Brahmins belonging to in that country following the demise of the So- Singh Udhoke. Dr. Udhoke is a medical pro- the Hindumahasabha (mother of all evils) fessional but is devoting most of his precious viet empire. Despite setbacks, Orest was opti- and its offshoots such as Swam Sevak Sangh, time in recording the much needed events of mistic that the people of Ukraine would insist Jansangh, Rashtriya Swamsewak Sangh the Sikh history of the 20th and 21st cen- on a democratic future for their country. On a (RSS), a terrorist organization as declared turies. These events pertain to the persecu- cold November night in 2004, he witnessed by the United States administration, tion of the Sikh youth in particular and for Rashtriya Sikh Sangat (formed at the direc- firsthand their determination as he stood in the present and coming generations of the tions of A. B. Vajpayee and his clique in Kiev’s Independence Square where tens of Sikh faith, the Guru Khalsa Panth. Dr. 1990s) the ‘‘Sangh family’’, responsible for thousands of Ukrainians gathered to protest Udhoke’s first publication, Tabai Ros Jagio, anti-non-Brahmin and anti-non-Hindus ac- fraudulent elections. published in July 2004, was an excellent trea- tivities, and other such organizations, as Fifteen years earlier he had stood in the tise relating to the ‘‘Attacks on the Sikh well as the activities of the Saffaronized fun- main square in Sofia, Bulgaria as peaceful faith, Sikh culture, Sikh heritage, Sikh damentalist Hindu organizations Vishwa pride, Sikh esteem, Guru Granth Sahib (Holy demonstrators stood up to tyranny, ushering in Hindu Parishad, Hanuman Sena, Shiv Sena, Scripture of Sikhs), the Sikh identity, and the demise of Eastern Europe’s longest stand- Bajrang Dal, to cite a few. The RSS was the Sikh nation, Punjab, Khalistan, strug- ing dictatorship. In recent years, he has been formed in support of the Fascists of Europe. gling for its independence by peaceful Dr. Udhoke has exposed Saffaronization of active in confronting the repressive regime of means.’’ His book clearly reflects the intimi- the Sikh history, disrespect and character Aleksandr Lukashenka in Belarus, Europe’s dation of the Sikhs of their holy and historic assassination of the Sikh Gurus, Guru Nanak last dictatorship. homeland, Punjab, by their traditional and Sahib to Sahib Guru Gobind Singhji, by Mr. Speaker, in this year when we observe notorious enemy, the fundamentalist Hindu these organizations and their supporters. Fi- the thirtieth anniversary of the Helsinki Com- organizations as well as the politicians of nally, I wish Dr. Sukhpreet Singh Udhoke, the preceding and present administrations of mission, as a long serving Commissioner and who is a gifted and prolific writer and speak- the Indian democracy, its New Delhi admin- Co-Chairman, I am pleased to recognize and er all the best. May the the Almighty Lord istrations of J.L. Nehru to Manmohan Singh, commend Orest Deychakiwsky for his faithful shower. His blessings on him. run primarily by the Brahmins (who are only service and tireless defense of human rights 3 percent of the total population of India of f and dignity. over a billion hungry mouths) and about 15 RECOGNIZING OREST f percent pro-Brahmins. This group has cap- tured more than 80 percent of the total deci- DEYCHAKIWSKY’S 25 YEARS OF RECOGNIZING NATIONAL sion-making jobs of the Indian administra- SERVICE ON THE COMMISSION DIABETES MONTH tion. Dr. Sukhpreet Singh Udhoke’s task at ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION hand was not an easy one, especially when IN EUROPE his, his forefathers, and the Sikhs’ holy and HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI historic homeland is under the occupation of OF ILLINOIS the Sikhs’ enemy, the Brahmins, ‘‘Butchers HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of our world’’, according to the founder of OF NEW JERSEY Wednesday, November 15, 2006 the Sikh faith, Guru Nanak Sahib. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to The Indian administration and their inter- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 national news media’s term, the ‘‘largest de- recognize November as National Diabetes mocracy of the world’’, India, made Dr. Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, Month. Since 1975, November has served as Udhoke’s task highly difficult in describing today I am pleased to pay tribute to Orest a time of increased public awareness and un- the reality and tragedy of the Sikh nation, Deychakiwsky for his 25 years of faithful serv- derstanding of diabetes, as well as a time to Punjab, and beyond the understanding of an ice to the Commission on Security and Co- celebrate the institutions and people that labor ordinary citizen of the Sikhs’ holy and his- operation in Europe, the Helsinki Commission. year round to improve diabetes care. This No- toric homeland. It is amply clear that the Sikh leaders, of Orest began his work as a member of the pro- vember, the American Diabetes Association Punjab so to speak, and most commonly fessional staff on November 15, 1981, just six has placed a specific focus on increasing care known as the Dastaardhari (turbaned) Hin- years after the signing of the Helsinki Final for those affected by the disease. As one of dus in the Sikh identity, have failed to re- Act, a period marked by ruthless Soviet re- the 21 million Americans with diabetes, I truly spond to the psyche and aspirations of the pression and widespread violations of human understand the fundamental importance of dia- Sikhs of Punjab, the Sikh Diaspora and the rights and fundamental freedoms. betes awareness, education, detection, and Sikh nation. Rather, these Dastaardhari Driven by a deep commitment to aid the vic- research. Hindus in the Sikh Identity have fallen into tims of Communist oppression, Orest devoted Diabetes is a disease in which the body fails the trap of the Brahmins and pro-Brahmins. The day in and the day out, the Sikhs’ himself to documenting the human rights to produce or properly use insulin, a nec- Darbar Sahib Complex (Golden Temple Com- cases, particularly those involving divided fam- essary hormone needed to process the sugar plex), which includes the Supreme Seat of ilies, an especially poignant task given his own and starches that our bodies use for energy. Sikh Polity, Akal Takht Sahib, Amritsar, family’s history under Soviet domination and The disease can lead to a series of complica- and other religious and political places of repression. He was responsible for compiling tions, including increased risk of heart disease

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:54 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15NO8.030 E15NOPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS E2042 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 15, 2006 and stroke. Although research has yet to Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor my good taurateur parallels that of his father, who was produce a cure, scientists continue to advance friend Larry ‘‘Doc’’ Moses. His years of service equally well known and respected throughout diabetes tests and insulin monitors—improving to his nation and community are admirable. I the region. the quality of life for many affected by the dis- applaud his efforts and with him the best in his Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- ease. Advanced education, detection, and re- future endeavors. lating Mr. Genetti on this milestone occasion. search are all essential considering that ap- f Throughout adversity and success, Mr. Genetti proximately one in three Americans born after has proven himself to be one of Wilkes- 2000 will suffer from diabetes. RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVER- Barre’s outstanding businessmen and commu- Continuing to fight the struggle against dia- SARY OF THE REDINGTON nity leaders. His commitment and dedication betes, the American Diabetes Association par- HOTEL, NOW THE GENETTI to Wilkes-Barre’s economic development is ticipated in World Diabetes Day on November HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CEN- exceptional. And, for that, he deserves the 14, 2006. The objective was to provide Ameri- TER gratitude of the entire region. cans with information on signs that show an f increased risk of having diabetes. Additionally, HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI TRIBUTE TO DR. ROBERT HUNTER the worldwide campaign raised awareness in OF PENNSYLVANIA communities around the globe that have dif- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ficulty assessing the impact of diabetes in their HON. HENRY CUELLAR respective countries. Wednesday, November 15, 2006 OF TEXAS It is my honor to recognize November as Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the National Diabetes Month and thank all to ask you and my esteemed colleagues in the Wednesday, November 15, 2006 those working to improve the quality of life for House of Representatives to pay tribute to Mr. the millions of people affected by the disease. Gus Genetti, owner of the Genetti Hotel and Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to We continually strive to increase diabetes Conference Center in Wilkes-Barre Pennsyl- honor Dr. Robert Hunter, who has served for awareness and assist those with the disease vania, on the occasion of the 100th anniver- twenty years in the Texas State House of not only during the month of November but at sary of the opening of the Redington Hotel. Representatives, and his dedication to the City of Abilene, Abilene Christian University, and every opportunity throughout the year. Mr. Genetti acquired the Redington Hotel in the Independent Colleges and Universities of 1963 and proceeded to renovate and expand f Texas. that facility into a landmark haven of hospi- Robert Hunter was born in 1928 in Dodge PAYING TRIBUTE TO LARRY tality in Wilkes-Barre’s downtown. City in Kansas, as the tenth child of twelve ‘‘DOC’’ MOSES Built by John Redington, the hotel was children. He enrolled at Abilene Christian Col- opened October 11, 1906, at the corner of lege after graduating from San Mateo High East Market Street and South Pennsylvania HON. JON C. PORTER School in California in 1948. Shortly after Avenue. The lavish seven story hotel was de- OF NEVADA graduation from college, he married his wife, signed by the prominent architectural firm of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Shirley Long of Austin, in Thailand, and McCormick and French. The facility contained served in the United States Navy as Security Wednesday, November 15, 2006 many modern conveniences, such as a dining Aide to two admirals in the South Pacific and room, telephone exchange, public bath, barber Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in Washington, D.C., from 1952 to 1955. shop, butcher shop and bakery. Many notable honor my good friend Larry ‘‘Doc’’ Moses for Hunter then accepted the invitation of Abilene visitors stayed at the hotel including come- his service to his country and his community. Christian College President Don H. Morris to dians Abbott and Costello. Larry was born and raised in Des Moines, become director of special events. There, at Iowa and is a product of the Des Moines In October, 1922, John Redington retired his alma mater, he quickly moved up the aca- School System. After studying at Tarkio Col- and leased the hotel to the Keystone State demic ladder to become the Executive Vice lege in Tarkio, Missouri and Drake University Hotel Association. In 1930, Mr. Redington with President of the Independent Colleges and in Des Moines, Larry decided to serve his his son, John A., Jr., resumed management of Universities of Texas. During his work with the country by enlisting in the United States Ma- the hotel until John Senior’s death on January Independent Colleges and Universities of rine Corps. Following his tour of duty in the 24, 1941. Texas, he coordinated the passage of the Marine Corps, Larry obtained his Bachelor’s In February, 1942, the hotel was purchased Texas Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG) pro- and Master’s degrees in History and Edu- from the Redington estate through a sheriff’s gram, which helped Texas students attend pri- cation from Utah State University in Logan, sale by Conrad F. Goeringer. Goeringer sold vate colleges and universities in the State of Utah. the hotel to Morgus Enterprises on May 20, Texas. Following the completion of his Master’s 1960. In 1970, Hunter served on the City Council program, Larry obtained a teaching position in With the decline and eventual termination of in the City of Abilene, and thus began his pas- Idaho Falls, Idaho. After one year, Larry the Lehigh Valley Rail Service, changing hotel sion for civic service in which he ran for the moved to Las Vegas where he pursued and standards and the opening of motels on the Texas State House of Representatives in earned his Doctorate in Education from UNLV outskirts of Wilkes-Barre, the Redington fell on 1986, won the seat to this day which he has in 1983, and entered educational administra- hard times. remained a wonderful voice for his constitu- tion. His first educational administration post The hotel changed hands once again at ents and for the State of Texas. In the Texas was as a principal in Yerington, Nevada, fol- sheriff’s sale, eventually being purchased by House of Representatives, Hunter chaired the lowed by a vice-principalship in Moapa Valley, Mr. Genetti in July, 1963. The hotel was sub- House Committee on International and Cul- other assistant principal positions in Las sequently upgraded, modernized and re- tural Relations, and is currently vice-chairman Vegas, and culminating in the principal’s posi- opened in September, 1963, as the Genetti of the Regulated Industries Committee and tion at Moapa Valley High School, where he Hotel. serves on the Government Reform Committee. opened the new school in 1993. The hotel was again renovated after the He also serves on committees for several na- Larry retired in 1997 and immediately be- Agnes flood of 1972 and has been continually tional legislative organizations. came involved in the historical restoration improved and enlarged since then. The hotel’s In 2006, Hunter will have completed his business. His perseverance and determination frontage now extends along the entire second tenth term as State Representative, with more led to the restoration of the Old Logandale block of East Market Street. than $1 billion appropriated for the Texas Tui- School, the old Overton Gymnasium, and the Despite the Agnes flood of 1972 and a fire tion Equalization Grant (TEG) program, and old Overton Hospital—all of which are now on New Year’s Day in 1999, the Genetti Hotel more than fifty years of service with the Abi- being (re)used as valuable community re- has maintained its position as a premier lodg- lene Christian University. sources. Larry has also been an active mem- ing, dining and meeting destination in Wilkes- Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have had this ber of Rotary Club and serves on the Overton Barre. time to recognize the passion Dr. Bob Hunter Power District Board of Trustees and is a pe- On a personal note, I have known the has in serving as State Representative for the rennial part of the annual Clark County Fair Genetti family for more than 50 years and Mr. State of Texas, and his wonderful commitment operations. Genetti’s prominence as a hotelier and res- to higher education for Texas students.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:54 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15NO8.034 E15NOPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS November 15, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2043 A TRIBUTE TO TRUDY HAYES- on and off duty is inspiring. Detective Danny the history of this beloved church, which has SARGEANT Fletcher is an asset to the Denton City Police become a citadel of faith in Miami’s Miami- Department and the Denton community, and I Dade County community. HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS am honored to represent him in Washington, Pastor Larry Lovett II of the Antioch Baptist OF NEW YORK DC. Church of Brownsville and Pastor Jeffrey IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Mack of the Second Canaan Baptist Church joined Pastor Johnson on the climax services Wednesday, November 15, 2006 A TRIBUTE TO WADE H. STEVENS, on October 22 with the theme: ‘‘Coming Out of Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in JR. the Comfort Zone.’’ Indeed, it is fitting and recognition of Trudy Hayes-Sargeant, a dedi- proper to give praise to Almighty God for cated citizen of New York. It behooves us to HON. ROBERT A. BRADY blessing this church with its longevity of serv- pay tribute to this outstanding woman and I OF PENNSYLVANIA ice to its members and to all those who seek hope my colleagues will join me in recognizing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES comfort and solace in its sanctuary. In 1961, a group of dedicated Christians her impressive service. Wednesday, November 15, 2006 A native of the island of Trinidad & Tobago, committed themselves to laying down the Trudy Hayes-Sargeant is proud to call New Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I foundation of this church. Reverend Alonzo York her home. She serves as a Clinical rise to honor one of Philadelphia’s most impor- Anderson sought a place of worship that was Technician Assistant with Forest Research In- tant leaders, my friend, Wade Stevens. Mr. located on Northwest 22nd Avenue and 76th stitute and is the CEO/Owner of her own con- Stevens is the Business Manager of the La- Street. In 1968, he sought a larger place of struction firm—Trucomm Construction. borer’s International Union’s District Council of worship, which was subsequently named the Quoting Maya Angelou, ‘‘If you find it in your the Metropolitan Area of Philadelphia and Vi- 93rd Street Community Missionary Baptist heart to care for somebody else, you will have cinity. In this capacity he has been a tireless Church—a name that has continued on to this succeeded,’’ Mrs. Hayes-Sargeant dedicates contributor to the betterment of Philadelphia’s day. In March 1971, the church was duly in- her time to several organizations such as the workers. corporated. The congregation suffered a great Canarsie Lions, The American Breast Cancer Mr. Stevens, who has served most of his life loss with the passing of Reverand Anderson Society, Pleasantville Senior Sec. Old Boyz, as a union activist, is celebrating his 10th year on November 22, 1992. East New York Diagnostic & Treatment Center as a Business Manager. He joined Laborer’s In January 1993, Minister Carl Johnson was and the East New York Scholarship Fund. Local 135 in Norristown, PA in 1971, and appointed pastor of the church. This visionary Mrs. Hayes-Sargeant received her Bachelor served in varying capacities as a Delegate, pastor became God’s shepherd par excel- of Arts degree from the University of Wash- Sergeant of Arms, and Judge of Elections. He lence, as he guided and well-served the con- ington, D.C. in Computer Information and Sys- still maintains his membership having trans- gregation, which grew from 200 congregants tem Science and holds several Microsoft cer- ferred to Laborers’ Local 332 in Philadelphia. to its current 3,000 members. He has led his tifications. She is the loving mother of one Mr. Stevens became a part of the Laborers’ church with a good mixture of old-time religion son, Jarrell. District Council as a Field Representative in and civic responsibility that continues to Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent 1989, and as a part of his duties was a Build- strengthen church members and our entire on this body to recognize the work of Trudy ing Trades Committee Representative. In community. Hayes-Sargeant. Her deep commitment to 1996, Mr. Stevens was elected to his current In the year 2000, God led Reverend John- community makes her most worthy of our rec- passion as the Business Manager of the La- son into the challenge of the Millennium Re- ognition today. borers’ District Council. He worked in conjunc- vival, to help bring churches together. Through f tion with local business managers, delegates, his creative efforts and hard work, the faith-ac- and management to create unprecedented tion service that now defines the 93rd Street IN RECOGNITION OF DENTON services and benefits for Council members. In, Community Baptist Church has truly per- POLICE DETECTIVE DANNY 2001 Mr. Stevens was appointed to the Tax severed in showing its congregation the truth FLETCHER Review Board of Philadelphia by Mayor John that emanates from the study of Holy Scrip- Street. ture. HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS Mr. Stevens is also active in his community As a servant of God and as a deeply spir- OF TEXAS having sat on the Board of the All-Star Labor itual leader immersed in scriptural commit- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Classic Committee, raising thousands of dol- ment, Pastor Carl Johnson has earned our lars for the Cerebral Palsy Foundation. He is Wednesday, November 15, 2006 deepest respect and commendation. This is a lifetime member of the NAACP and a spon- the legacy with which he now guides the Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sor of the Norristown Bandits Midget Football church, and we now congratulate his pastoral commend Denton Police Detective Danny Team. Mr. Stevens is proudly married to Cora ministry and extend our heartfelt congratula- Fletcher for his valiant efforts in saving a fam- Stevens and has been blessed with three tion on the 45th church anniversary celebra- ily trapped in their burning car. He was re- sons and three grandchildren. I ask that you tion of the 93rd Street Community Missionary cently awarded the Meritorious Conduct Bar and my other distinguished colleagues rise to Baptist Church. for his heroism by the Denton City Police De- congratulate Mr. Wade H. Stevens, Jr. for his f partment in the 26th District of Texas. 10th year as the Business Manager of the La- Detective Fletcher witnessed the family get borers’ International Union North America La- HONORING NATIONAL FAMILY into the auto accident as he was driving home borers’ District Council of the Metropolitan WEEK, NOVEMBER 19–25, 2006 from work on June 13, 2006. He responded Area of Philadelphia and Vicinity. without hesitation and called for the help of f HON. DANNY K. DAVIS emergency services. He then heroically ap- OF ILLINOIS TRIBUTE TO 93RD STREET COMMU- proached the flaming vehicle and pulled out IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES three young children, aged 4, 2, and 2 NITY MISSIONARY BAPTIST months, trapped in the backseat of the car. He CHURCH Wednesday, November 15, 2006 continued to assist the family to safety, while Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise smoke and fire entered the car, and the vehi- HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK today to Honor National Family Week. Na- cle’s tires began to explode. OF FLORIDA tional Family Week takes place November Detective Fletcher was awarded the Meri- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 19th through November 25th. This event is torious Conduct Bar by the Denton Police De- sponsored by the Alliance for Children and partment for his role in saving the lives of the Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Families. The Alliance for Children and Fami- three children. His calm and rational thinking Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, today I lies represents an impressive group of advo- is to be applauded. This award is the second rise to pay tribute to the 93rd Street Commu- cates who have a tremendous effect on our highest honor an individual can receive in the nity Missionary Baptist Church on the occa- children and families. National Family Week Denton Police Department. sion of its 45th church anniversary celebration, reflects a commitment to ensuring healthy, Mr. Speaker, I commend Detective Fletcher from Monday, October 16 until Sunday, Octo- stable communities—communities where fami- for his display of active heroism during the car ber 22, 2006. Pastor Carl Johnson led his lies that have the resources, affordable hous- accident. His service to our community both congregation in celebrating the milestone in ing and the social networks they need to thrive

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Last year’s fig- child care, and the health care they need to through the annual Secretary of State’s Traf- ure—an increase from about 3,000 the year grow into our leaders of tomorrow. ficking in Persons Report, diplomatic engage- before—was especially dramatic among coun- The Alliance for Children and Families rep- ment, speeches and multiple prosecution, pro- tries in Africa (from 29 TIP convictions in 2004 resents several vital organizations in Chicago. tection, and prevention programs around the to 58 in 2005) and East Asia and Pacific na- There are fifteen Alliance members who work world. tions (from 348 TIP convictions in 2004 to in the heart of Chicago. Included in this group Earlier this year, New York Times columnist 2,347 in 2005). of advocates are: Casa Central; Centers for Nicholas D. Kristof praised the U.S. commit- Specifically, Ambassador Miller’s diplomatic New Horizons, Inc.; Chicago Children’s Advo- ment to abolishing modern-day slavery, noting: efforts helped persuade Japan to vastly re- cacy Center; Child Care Association of Illinois; [T]he heaviest lifting has been done by the duce the number of TIP-exploitable ‘‘entertain- Children’s Home and Aid Society of Illinois; State Department’s tiny office on traf- ment visas’’ Japan issued for young women ChildServ; Generations of Success; Jane Ad- ficking—for my money, one of the most ef- from the Philippines—to fewer than 5,000, fective units in the U.S. government. The of- dams Hull House; Jewish Child and Family from a high of 80,000 a year. In addition, Am- fice, led by a former Republican congress- bassador Miller has carefully honed the re- Services; Kids Hope United; Lawrence Hall man, John Miller . . . puts out an annual re- Youth Services; Methodist Youth Services, port that shames and bullies foreign govern- port’s system of tier rankings to cultivate glob- Inc.; Metropolitan Family Services; and Salva- ments into taking action against forced al anti-TIP efforts. This year, for example, Ma- tion Army Family Services. I am grateful for labor of all kinds. lawi rose from Tier 2 to Tier 1 on the TIP Re- each of them and all the wonderful work that The 2006 Trafficking in Persons Report is port, while Ecuador rose from Tier 3 to Tier 2. they do. Specifically I would like to recognize the most comprehensive worldwide report on Over the last 2 years, Ambassador Miller the Jane Addams Hull House, which recently the efforts of governments to combat severe helped enhance the U.S. government’s anti- received a $3 million dollar grant from the De- forms of trafficking in persons. Along with pre- trafficking efforts to include a greater focus partment of Education for its Early Reading vious editions, its findings have raised global against child sex tourism (CST), a crime in First program. This grant illustrates the out- awareness and compelled countries to take ef- which people travel from their own country to standing work that the three-hundred member fective actions to counter human trafficking. developing countries, such as Laos or Cam- organizations of the Alliance for Children and Under Ambassador Miller’s direction, the Re- bodia, looking for anonymity and the avail- Families do for our citizens. I recognize and port has steadily increased its country assess- ability of children in prostitution. Ambassador understand the importance of groups like the ment total each year—from 124 governments Miller’s leadership against CST has netted Jane Addams Hull House that provide impor- reviewed in 2003 to 158 countries assessed in success, as Time magazine recently ob- tant services to communities. I also want to the 2006 TIP Report. served: recognize the efforts of the numerous other or- During that time, Ambassador Miller also Those working to protect children in Cam- ganizations in the Seventh District of Illinois oversaw crucial refinements to the Report, ele- bodia agree that the police force has recently vating the annual compendium to a level of shown a far stronger commitment to tar- that are not members of the Alliance but who geting pedophiles. But it’s not just law and are committed to the betterment of child wel- sophistication rarely enjoyed by a publication order that is doing the trick. A new political fare and well-being. These organizations work of its kind: the Trafficking in Persons Report will to root them out is the result of diplo- hard to teach our children, advocate on behalf has become the gold standard on which gov- matic incentives and pressures, both the car- of families everywhere, and provide necessary ernments and the media are able to weigh rots of international donors and the stick of services to help strengthen communities. progress on the global effort to fight human the U.S. State Department, say child protec- As George Bernard Shaw once said, ‘‘Per- trafficking. tion workers. . . . But the stick came in 2005 haps the greatest social service that can be Annual release of the report has also gen- when the U.S. State Department, fed up with erated increasing media coverage, helping the impunity enjoyed by traffickers here, rendered by anybody to this country and to relegated Cambodia to it lowest tier three mankind is to bring up a family.’’ The Alliance raise global consciousness of the existence rating on its global trafficking report. Cam- for Children and Family and their three hun- and widespread problem of modern-day slav- bodia was lumped in with Burma, Cuba and dred members help families and communities ery. Release of the 2006 Report, for example, North Korea, and Washington threatened successfully achieve the greatest social serv- produced widespread coverage by national sanctions against Phnom Penh for its inabil- ice by providing the tools necessary to ensure and international print, broadcast, and Internet ity to comply with ‘minimum standards’ to healthy and stable communities. It is my great media, reaching, for the second year in a row, combat human trafficking and convict offi- honor to recognize National Family Week, the more than 400 million people across the cials involved. Alliance for Children and Families, and all that globe. Media coverage was particularly in- In part because of Ambassador Miller’s ef- they do to ensure the success of our nation’s tense in many of the Tier 3 and Tier 2 Watch forts, since 2003 over 30 American pedophiles children and families. List countries, such as Saudi Arabia and India. have been extradited back to the U.S. and f Today, the TIP Report is the essential ref- sent to jail. erence for global benchmarks that challenge With Ambassador Miller’s prodding, the IN RECOGNITION OF AMBASSADOR all governments to join the 21st century aboli- United States last December became an offi- JOHN R. MILLER tionist movement. The annual Trafficking in cial party to the U.N. Protocol to Prevent, Sup- Persons Report serves as the primary diplo- press and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Es- HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY matic tool through which the U.S. Government pecially Women and Children, also known as OF NEW YORK encourages partnership and increased deter- the Palermo Protocol. The Trafficking in Per- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mination in the fight against forced labor, sex- sons (TIP) Protocol, which supplements the ual exploitation, and modern-day slavery. U.N. Convention Against Transnational Orga- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 ‘‘In our judgment,’’ declared Dr. Mohamed nized Crime, is an important multilateral com- Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to Mattar, Executive Director of the Protection ponent of the worldwide effort to combat mod- honor the work of one of the leaders of the Project, ‘‘this report constitutes the primary ref- ern-day slavery. It seeks to prevent trafficking, modern-day abolitionist movement, Ambas- erence and main source of information on ef- protect victims, and promote anti-trafficking co- sador John R. Miller, who has announced he forts made by foreign governments to combat operation among nations. will step down as Director of the U.S. Depart- trafficking in persons.’’ As chairman of the interagency Senior Pol- ment of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Armed with the report, Ambassador Miller icy Operating Group, Ambassador Miller has Trafficking in Persons. has engaged with governments from Japan to improved coordination among U.S. agencies, He will be greatly missed. Jamaica, from Belize to Bangladesh, to bring helping to make the panel a decision-making As Ambassador Miller has often reminded about improved law enforcement, victim pro- body whose participants have furthered the us, trafficking in persons is modern-day slav- tection, and prevention of this odious crime. U.S. effort against trafficking in person both at ery. With that conviction, he has led his office, Worldwide, Ambassador Miller’s diplomatic home and abroad. For example, the Depart- and the whole of U.S. government, on a mis- leadership helped spur new or improved anti- ment of Justice (DOJ), in 2005 charged 116 sion to settle for nothing short of the abolition human trafficking legislation in 41 countries in individuals with human trafficking, almost dou- of this terrible international crime. 2005, along with the establishment of dozens bling the number charged in FY 2004. Ap- Under Ambassador Miller’s leadership, the of new survivor shelters. That effort paid huge proximately 80 percent of those defendants U.S. government has grown in its commit- dividends: anti-trafficking convictions world- were charged under the federal Trafficking ment—both at home and abroad—against wide increased from several hundred, before Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000. Forty- modern-day slavery. His work has helped Ambassador Miller arrived at the State Depart- five traffickers were convicted, of which 35

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A spokesman for the BJP, Mr. 2005, HHS certified 230 foreign victims of zine, India Today, reported that the Indan H. Dikshit, demanded an investigation of the human trafficking from a remarkably diverse government created the Liberation Tigers of school! array of countries. Tamil Eelam (LTTE), identified by the U.S. The murderers of 2,000 to 5,000 Muslims in On a personal note, during his tenure as Di- government as a terrorist organization, and Gujarat have never been brought to trial. An rector of the State Department’s Office to its leaders were put up by the Indian govern- Indian newspaper reported that the police were ordered not to get involved in that mas- Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, ment in the finest hotel in Delhi, How can you blame Pakistan when India started sacre, a frightening parallel to the Delhi Ambassador John R. Miller has been a friend cross-border terrorism with its own actions? massacre of Sikhs in 1984. The most impor- and colleague to those of us in Congress who The Indian government has committed ter- tant mosque in India, the Babri Mosque, was have taken a leadership role against modern- rorism against its own minorities. It has destroyed by militant Hindu fundamentalists day slavery. We wish him well in his future murdered over 250,000 Sikh infants, children, who have never been held responsible for work as a Professor of International Studies at youth, men, women, and elderly since 1984, their actions. George Washington University. as well as more than 300,000 Christians in It is good that you have admitted the guilt Nagaland, over 90,000 Mulims in Kashmir, of the Indian government for the Delhi mas- f tens of thousands of Christians and Muslims sacres, in which over 20,000 Sikhs were COUNCIL OF KHALISTAN HAS throughout the country, and tens of thou- killed, by apologizing for the massacres, but SUCCESSFUL CONVENTION sands of Assamese, Bodos, Dalits, Manipuris, what good does it do the Sikh Nation? Where Tamils, and other minorities. A report by are the apologies for the Golden Temple at- the Movement Against State Repression tack, the destruction of the Akal Takht, and HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS (MASR) states that 52,268 Sikhs are being the desecration of Darbar Sahib, and the OF NEW YORK held as political prisoners in India without other atrocities? Where is the compensation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES charge or trial, mostly under a repressive for the victims’ families? That operation was law known as the ‘‘Terrorist and Disruptive yet another act of Indian domestic ter- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Activities Act’’ (TADA), which expired in rorism. Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, recently, Indian 1995. Many have been in illegal custody since The Guru granted sovereignty to the Sikh Prime Minister Manmohan Singh publicly stat- 1984! There has been no list published of Nation, saying ‘‘In Grieb Sikhin Ko Deon those who were acquitted under TADA and Patshahi.’’ We must remind ourselves of our ed that India is the victim of cross-border ter- those who are still rotting in Indian jails, heritage by raising slogans of ‘‘Khalistan ror. The Council of Khalistan under the leader- Tens of thousands of other minorities are Zindabad’’ and beginning a Shantmai ship of Dr. Gurmit Singh Aulakh wrote to also being held as political prisoners, accord- Morcha to liberate our homeland, Khalistan. Prime Minister Singh and reminded him that ing to Amnesty International. Tell the fami- Whoever is honest and dedicated in leading India has been sponsoring cross-border ter- lies of these innocent Sikhs and others that that Shantmai Morcha deserves our support. rorism in Sindh, a province of Pakistan, as the there is no terrorism in India. Every rooming and evening we recite, ‘‘Raj Washington Times reported on January 2, lndian police arrested human-rights activ- Kare Ga Khalsa.’’ Now is the time to act on ist Jaswant Singh Khalra after he exposed 2002 and that it created the Liberation Tigers it. Do we mean what we say every morning their policy of mass cremation of Sikhs, in and evening? of Tamil Eclam, which our government has which over 50,000 Sikhs have been arrested, The flame of freedom continues to burn identified as a terrorist organization, according tortured, and murdered, then their bodies blightly in the heart of the Sikh Nation. No to Indian Today, which is the leading news were declared unidentified and secretly cre- force can suppress it. Recently, Dal Khalsa magazine in India. mated. Khalra was murdered in police cus- and the Shiromani Khalsa Dal announced It has also sponsored domestic terrorism tody. His body was not given to his family. that they are uniting for sovereignty for against the minorities within its borders, in- No one has been brought to justice for the Khalistan. This was met with chants of cluding murdering a quarter of a million Sikhs kidnapping and murder of Jaswant Singh ‘‘Khalistan Zindabad.’’ The Punjab Legisla- Khalra. The only witness to the Khalra kid- tive Assembly proclaimed the sovereignty of and holding another 52,000 as political pris- napping, Rajiv Singh Randhawa, has been re- Punjab when it cancelled the water agree- oners; killing Muslims by the tens of thou- peatedly harassed by the police, including ments. Only by liberating Khalistan can we sands in Kashmir, where more than 90,000 having been arrested for trying to hand a put an end to the repression and terrorism have been killed, Gujarat, where between note to then British Home Secretary Jack against the Sikh Nation by the Indian re- 2,000 and 5,000 died in a massacre pre- Straw. Last year, 35 Sikhs were charged and gime. Now is the time to rededicate our- planned by the government, and elsewhere; arrested in Punjab for making speeches in selves to the liberation of Khalistan. killing Christians throughout the country, in- support of Khalistan and raising the Last year, Sikh farmers were expelled from cluding over 300,000 just in Nagaland; and Khalistani flag. How can making speeches Uttaranchal Pradesh and their land was and raising a flag be considered crimes in a seized. They were beaten up by the police. mass killing many other minorities. Yet India democratic society? Their homes were bulldozed by paratroopers. proclaims itself the victim of terrorism and pro- The police never released the body of Their homes in many cases were built using claims itself a democracy. Well, Mr. Speaker, former Jathedar of the Akal Talkht Gurdev their life savings and by their own hands. We it certainly doesn’t act that way. Singh Kaunke after SSP Swaran Singh condemn this act of state terrorism by the The repression and terrorism must be Ghotna murdered him, He has never been government of Uttaranchal Pradesh. As you stopped. We should end all aid and trade with tried for the Jathedar Kaunke murder. In know, Sikhs are prohibited from buying land India until such time as the repression ends 1994, the U.S. State Department reported in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh. Now and people enjoy the most basic human that the Indian government had paid over Uttaranchal Pradesh joins that list. Yet 41,000 cash bounties for killing Sikhs. The there are no restrictions on land ownership rights, and we should throw our full support MASR report quotes the Punjab Civil Mag- in Punjab by non-Sikhs. People from any- behind self-determination in Punjab, Khalistan, istracy as writing ‘‘if we add up the figures where can buy land in Punjab, including peo- in Kashmir, in Nagalim, and wherever people of the last few years the number of innocent ple from Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh. are trying to be free. In addition, we should persons killed would run into lakhs [hun- India is trying to subvert Khalistan’s inde- designate India a terrorist state and impose dreds of thousands.]’’ The Indian Supreme pendence by overrunning Punjab with non- the sanctions that that designation brings. Court called the Indian government’s mur- Sikhs while keeping Sikhs from escaping the Mr. Speaker, I would like to insert the Coun- ders of Sikhs ‘‘worse than a genocide.’’ brutal repression in Punjab. It is incumbent Missionary Graham Staines was murdered on the Sikh diaspora to free Khalistan. We cil of Khalistan’s open letter into the RECORD. along with his two sons, ages 8 and 10, by a must redouble our efforts. That is the only It is a frightening record of Indian terrorism. mob of militant, fundamentalist Hindu na- way to keep these atrocities from continuing COUNCIL OF KHALISTAN, tionalists who set fire to the jeep, sur- and to protect the Sikh Nation and the Sikh Washington, DC, October 10, 2006. rounded it, and chanted ‘‘Victory to religion. OPEN LETTER TO INDIAN PRIME MINISTER Hannuman,’’ a Hindu god. Missionary Joseph The Akali Dal conspired with the Indian MANMOHAN SINGH: INDIA ISATERRORIST Cooper was beaten so badly that he had to government in 1984 to invade the Golden STATE, NOT A VICTIM spend a week in an Indian hospital. Then the Temple to murder Sant Bhindranwale and DEAR PRIME MINISTER SINGH: On October 4, Indian government threw him out of the 20,000 other Sikhs during June 1984 in Pun- you said that India is it victim of country. None of the people involved has jab. Among those who conspired with the crossborder terrorism. India is a terrorist been tried, The persons who have murdered government, according to Chakravyuh: Web state itself and should be subject to the pen- priests, raped nuns, and burned Christian of Indian Secularism, were Dr. Chohan, alties that are imposed on terrorist states. churches have not been charged or tried. Po- Ganga Singh Dhillon, and Didar Singh Bains

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Professional recognitions include sion, as a long-serving Commissioner and Co- Chief Minister Amarinder Singh have been accusing each other of being tied in with being designated as one of the top eight hos- Chairman, I am pleased to recognize and ‘‘terrorists.’’ These leaders view support for pitals in the State of California for cardio- commend John Finerty for his faithful service Khalistan as terrorism, as the Indian govern- vascular surgery by the California Office of and tireless defense of human rights and dig- ment does. They have shown where their loy- Statewide Health Planning and Development. nity. alties lie. How will these so-called Sikh lead- Mr. Speaker, the ground-breaking and f ers account for themselves? Remember the planned opening of this hospital has come to words of former Jathedar of the Akal Takht fruition due to the tireless efforts of the mem- HONORING CHIEF TERRENCE P. LI- Professor Darshan Singh: ‘‘If a Sikh is not a bers and board of the Peninsula Health Care PINSKI OF THE BRIDGEVIEW Khalistani, he is not a Sikh.’’ District, Mills-Peninsula Health Services, and FIRE DEPARTMENT ON HIS RE- Sikhs will never get any justice from TIREMENT Delhi. Ever since independence, India has Sutter Health, as well as the extraordinary mistreated the Sikh Nation, starting with support of community leaders and residents. Patel’s memo calling Sikhs ‘‘a criminal Without their spectacular efforts, this state-of- HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI tribe.’’ What a shame for Home Minister the-art facility would be nothing more then a OF ILLINOIS Patel and the Indian government to issue dream. I urge all my colleagues to join me in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this memorandum when the Sikh Nation congratulating the Mills-Peninsula Hospital Wednesday, November 15, 2006 gave over 80 percent of the sacrifices to free community on the successful ground breaking India. There is no place for Sikhs in sup- of their new hospital. Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to posedly secular, supposedly democratic honor Chief Terrence P. Lipinski of the India. Our moment of freedom is closer than f Bridgeview Fire Department, in recognition of ever. Sikhs will continue to work to make RECOGNIZING JOHN FINERTY’S 25 certain that we shake ourselves loose from his retirement, after 30 years of dedicated the yoke of Indian oppression and liberate YEARS OF SERVICE ON THE service. Chief Lipinski has been an invaluable our homeland, Khalistan, so that all Sikhs COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND asset to the fire and emergency management may live lives of prosperity, freedom, and COOPERATION IN EUROPE community in the United States and we are dignity. forever grateful for his passion, wisdom, and Sincerely, HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH guidance. DR. GURMIT SINGH AULAKH, OF NEW JERSEY Terrence Lipinski began his career with the PRESIDENT, Council of Khalistan. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bridgeview Fire Department as a firefighter, rising to the ranks of lieutenant and shift com- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 f mander before becoming chief. He has served HONORING THE MILLS-PENINSULA Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, as chief for over a decade, while simulta- MEDICAL CENTER GROUND today I am pleased o pay tribute to John neously taking on other state and national BREAKING Finerty for his 25 years of faithful service to leadership roles. the Commission on Security and Cooperation During his career, Chief Lipinski has been HON. TOM LANTOS in Europe, the Helsinki Commission. John president of the Bridgeview ETSB Board, began his work as a member of the profes- OF CALIFORNIA president and vice president of the MABAS Di- sional staff on November 8, 1981, just 6 years IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vision 21 Chief’s Board, a trustee for the after the signing of the Helsinki Final Act, a Bridgeview Fireman’s Pension Fund, and a Wednesday, November 15, 2006 period marked by ruthless Soviet repression member of the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, on November 1, and widespread violations of human rights and Executive Board. During times of devastation 2006 is a day that will long be remembered in fundamental freedoms. and disaster, as in the aftermaths of the tor- Burlingame, California, as the ground breaking Driven by a passion for upholding the dig- nado in Utica, IL and Hurricane Katrina, Chief for the construction of the Mills-Peninsula nity of the downtrodden, John devoted himself Lipinski has responded as a member of the Medical Center. This medical facility, located to documenting the cases of political prisoners first command incident team. He has also as- in my Congressional District, is a continued and prisoners of conscience cast into the So- sisted in establishing a mutual aid system in example of why the Bay Area continues to be viet gulag or banished because of their beliefs. Texas and, recently, the State of Illinois ap- at the forefront of nation’s healthcare system. His career at the Commission began in the pointed him as a lead coordinator for a state- The New Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, aftermath of the Soviet invasion of Afghani- wide exercise. Currently, Chief Lipinski is vice scheduled to open its doors to the public in stan, a situation he followed closely. He also president of the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System 2010, will be an extraordinary facility inte- focused on the plight of Soviet Jewry, abuse and serves on the Region 7 EMS Advisory grating the latest environmentally friendly tech- of psychiatry and use of slave labor in the Board, the Christ Advocate EMS Advisory nology design into a state-of-the-art $528 mil- USSR, the persecution of human rights de- Board, and the Moraine Valley Community lion 450,000-square-foot building. This newly fenders, and repression of religious believers. College Fire Education Advisory Board. constructed modern marvel will boast an His determined efforts were undertaken for It is my honor today to recognize Chief Ter- emergency room 40 percent larger then that of well-known dissidents and the unknown alike rence P. Lipinski. After 30 years, the the existing Mills-Peninsula Hospital, and will without distinction. The resolution of hundreds Bridgeview Fire Department is privileged to also provide 243 patient beds in all-private of Soviet human rights cases were brought have had his dedication, determination, and rooms. This new hospital will also have space about in no small measure as a result of impeccable service. Chief Lipinski’s contribu- designated for accommodations for family John’s diligence. tions, insights, and hard-work have truly made members of patients, allowing for those who The end of the Cold War brought new chal- our great nation a better place to live. I wish have traveled great distances the ability to re- lenges and opportunities and once again him the very best in retirement and congratu- main close to sick loved ones. The blueprints John’s talents proved invaluable to me and my late him on his accomplishments. also include an attached office building that fellow Commissioners as freedom began to f will offer space for physician offices, a new take root in the former Soviet Union and the parking garage and gardens for people to get subjugation of the Baltic States came to an PAYING TRIBUTE TO PAUL C. away from the hustle and bustle of the hos- end. Throughout the turbulent transition, John FISHER pital. remained focused on promoting peaceful Mr. Speaker, the Mills-Peninsula Hospital democratic change while continuing his vigi- HON. JON C. PORTER has been in existence for nearly 100 years lant defense of human rights. He was part of OF NEVADA and is consistently held up as a beacon of ex- the first teams to monitor elections in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cellence for hospitals in the Bay Area. The former USSR. While the conflict in Chechnya hospital has been a recipient of numerous has faded from the focus of many, John has Wednesday, November 15, 2006 awards and recognitions including, being not been willing to forget its victims. Similarly, Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to named the Best Hospital in San Mateo County he has helped draw attention to those who honor the life of my good friend Paul C. Fish- 14 years running by the readers of the San have fallen victim to terrorists in places like er, who passed away on Friday, October 20, Mateo County Times as well as being named Beslan. 2006.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:54 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15NO8.048 E15NOPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS November 15, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2047 Paul was a genius and a dreamer, an advo- the hotel to Morgus Enterprises on May 20, awards such as: the Yellow Rose of Texas cate of the scientific technique in social 1960. which was given to her by then-Governor sciences and a philosopher. Paul is most well With the decline and eventual termination of Mark White, the Key to the City of New Orle- known for his invention of the ‘‘space pen’’, the Lehigh Valley Rail Service, changing hotel ans, the Friend of Education Award from which was first used by NASA on Apollo 7 in standards and the opening of motels on the American Federation of Teachers, Top Ladies 1968. Paul was the recipient of the Governor’s outskirts of Wilkes-Barre, the Redington fell on of Distinction Spirit Award, and the Martin Lu- Distinguished Nevada Business Award in hard times. ther King Award. She was also an inductee 1989. As a result of his marketing and manu- The hotel changed hands once again at into the Women’s Hall of Fame and has been facturing efforts, Paul was presented with the sheriff’s sale, eventually being purchased by presented several awards by the local Governor’s Industrial Appreciation Award as Mr. Genetti in July, 1963. The hotel was sub- branches and the state chapter of the NAACP Exporter of the Year in 1996 by Nevada’s sequently upgraded, modernized and re- as well involved in the religious community at Governor Bob Miller. opened in September, 1963, as the Genetti the Antioch Baptist Church where she remains Paul was also a public servant. He was an Hotel. a devoted member. outstanding example of a civic and community The hotel was again renovated after the Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize the minded person that I had the privilege of Agnes flood of 1972 and has been continually passion Ms. Minor has demonstrated in ad- knowing and interacting with during his many improved and enlarged since then. The hotel’s vancing the civil rights of the African-American years as a resident of southern Nevada. frontage now extends along the entire second community. Throughout the years, Paul demonstrated his block of East Market Street. f passion and pride for both his community and f country. Having twice run for the President of TRIBUTE TO RUTH D. HUNT the United States, he was a strong advocate TRIBUTE TO MRS. ETHEL MINOR of economic and tax reforms to better the lives HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS of our Nation’s poor. Paul also ran for U.S. HON. HENRY CUELLAR OF NEW YORK Congress in Nevada in 1986 and in Illinois in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1954. OF TEXAS Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor the life of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES my good friend Paul C. Fisher. He dedicated Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in his life to the pursuit of ideas that would help recognition of Ruth D. Hunt, a distinguished Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to improve conditions for mankind. I applaud all citizen of Brooklyn, NY. It behooves us to pay honor Mrs. Ethel Minor, the outgoing President his efforts; he was truly a distinguished hu- tribute to this outstanding woman and I hope of the National Association for the Advance- manitarian and will be profoundly missed. my colleagues will join me in recognizing her ment of Colored People (NAACP), for her 14 impressive service. f years of service to the San Antonio Chapter of Ruth D. Hunt is the director of Marketing RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVER- the NAACP. and Outreach for the New York City Health SARY OF THE REDINGTON Ms. Minor was born on November 26, 1922 and Hospital Corporation North Brooklyn HOTEL, NOW THE GENETTI in the City of San Antonio in the State of Health Network. She has greatly improved the HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CEN- Texas. She attended Prairie View A&M Uni- public image of the network, expanded part- TER versity and majored in Business Administration nerships and promoted health services. Last at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. year, Ms. Hunt coordinated and provided over She then began her 35 years of service to 300 community outreach health events in HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI Kelly Air Force Base as an Equal Employment Brooklyn and screened over 15,000 partici- OF PENNSYLVANIA Opportunity Specialist in the Black Employ- pants. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment Program, fighting for equal treatment of Ms. Hunt is an accomplished manager and Wednesday, November 15, 2006 employees at the Kelly Air Force Base until developer. She has an extensive background her retirement in 1980. in special events planning, fundraising and Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Ms. Minor was involved in the civil rights has coordinated major events with the Jackie to ask you and my esteemed colleagues in the marches and protests throughout Bexar Coun- Robinson Foundation, the Doll League, Inc: House of Representatives to pay tribute to Mr. ty during the turbulent 1960s, was elected to Women and AIDS Resource Network, Meharry Gus Genetti, owner of the Genetti Hotel and the San Antonio Branch of the NAACP in Alumni Association and the National Associa- Conference Center in Wilkes-Barre Pennsyl- 1987, and served for 10 consecutive years tion of Health Services Executives. Ms. Hunt vania, on the occasion of the 100th anniver- from 1987 to 1996, and 4 years from 2003– has also had an extensive career in fashion. sary of the opening of the Redington Hotel. 2006. Under her remarkable leadership, the She has modeled professionally for more than Mr. Genetti acquired the Redington Hotel in San Antonio Branch of the NAACP succeeded 100 New York City fashion designers and 1963 and proceeded to renovate and expand with the voter registration drives. She also pro- manufacturers and has graced countless run- that facility into a landmark haven of hospi- moted the education of the African-American ways, showrooms and trade-shows. She tality in Wilkes-Barre’s downtown. youth, advocated for the local African-Amer- founded Ruth Hunt Associates in 1988. The Built by John Redington, the hotel was ican community, and organized the San Anto- mission of the company is to help build self- opened October 11, 1906 at the comer of East nio Annual Martin Luther King Day March esteem by teaching clients how to look, act Market Street and South Pennsylvania Ave- Celebration, which has become the largest an- and speak their best to achieve career ad- nue. The lavish seven-story hotel was de- nual civil rights celebration in the entire Nation vancement. signed by the prominent architectural firm of with over 100,000 attendees. Ms. Hunt is most proud of working with Ra- McCormick and French. The facility contained In addition to her work as the first female chel Robinson during the inception of the many modem conveniences, such as a dining President of the San Antonio Branch of the Foundation. She served as room, telephone exchange, public bath, barber NAACP, Ms. Minor is extensively involved in the foundation coordinator and implemented shop, butcher shop and bakery. Many notable many community service and educational or- the production of four major Jazz concerts. visitors stayed at the hotel including come- ganizations including the Centennial, Scholar- Under the guidance of her mentor, Mrs. Rob- dians Abbott and Costello. ship, and Diversity Committees at St. Philip’s inson, Ms. Hunt administered and creatively In October, 1922, John Redington retired College, the National Coalition of 100 Black established the historical collection of Jackie and leased the hotel to the Keystone State Women, and the National Council of Negro Robinson’s life and career. This collection later Hotel Association. In 1930, Mr. Redington with Women. She was the first black PTA Presi- became a traveling exhibition that was spon- his son, John A. Jr., resumed management of dent at Brackenridge High School, a Member sored by the Coca-Cola Company. the hotel until John Senior’s death on January of the District Educational Improvement Coun- Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent 24, 1941. cil (DEIC) in the East Central School District, on this body to recognize the work of Ruth D. In February, 1942, the hotel was purchased and the Program and Nominating Chair of the Hunt. Her deep commitment to her community from the Redington estate through a sheriffs International Training and Communication ITC. makes her most worthy of our recognition sale by Conrad F. Goeringer. Goeringer sold She has received numerous honors and today.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:54 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15NO8.051 E15NOPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS E2048 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 15, 2006 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 10TH AN- four-day tour of the city and its various Italian grandsons, Jaelyn and Justin. He has led his NIVERSARY OF THE TEXAS American businesses, factories and importers. Church with a good mixture of old-time religion MOTOR SPEEDWAY Their visit will also include three events to and civic responsibility that continues to raise funds for the construction of an Italian strengthen the members, not only to become HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS American Cultural Center to be located in spiritual and moral leaders, but also respon- OF TEXAS Northeast Philadelphia. sible and conscientious guardians of good IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Republic of Italy has long been a criti- government and civic pride. cally important ally in the fight against ter- Indeed, his inspiring leadership is genuinely Wednesday, November 15, 2006 rorism and against organized crime. As a admirable. As a servant of God and as a spir- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to member of the House Armed Services Com- itual leader he has earned the community’s congratulate the Texas Motor Speedway for mittee, I am pleased that this important dele- deepest respect. This is the legacy with which celebrating 10 successful years of racing. The gation will be touring defense facilities in my he now guides his Church, and I extend to facility is located in the heart of North Texas, District. And, as a son of Italy, I am equally him my heartfelt congratulations. between Fort Worth and Denton in the 26th proud that they will be doing so much to help f District of Texas. us create the Italian American Cultural Center. The Texas Motor Speedway has hosted I know that all of my colleagues will join me PAYING TRIBUTE TO E. STEVEN several NASCAR, Indy Racing League, and in welcoming them to the United States. SMITH other prestigious motor sport races since its f inaugural year in 1997. Millions of enthusiastic HON. JON C. PORTER TRIBUTE TO BISHOP-ELECT fans have flocked to enjoy the modern racing OF NEVADA RANDALL E. HOLTS and entertainment facilities at one of the fast- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES est tracks in the Nation. Wednesday, November 15, 2006 The Texas Motor Speedway has a tremen- HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK dous impact on the North Texas economy by OF FLORIDA Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bringing millions of dollars to businesses, ho- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor the life of E. Steven Smith, who passed away on Monday, October 16, 2006. tels, restaurants, and attractions in the area. Wednesday, November 15, 2006 The Speedway continues to exceed pre- Dr. Smith, a leader in forensic dentistry, was dictions of its regional economic impact each Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, today I the founding dean of the UNLV School of year. rise to pay tribute to Bishop-Elect Randall E. Dental Medicine, the first dental school in the As an avid racing fan, I regularly attend Holts on the occasion of his recent election State of Nevada. He oversaw the school’s events at the Texas Motor Speedway. I am and appointment as Bishop last Sunday, No- founding from 1999 until 2002, when the first pleased to have such a fine facility in the vember 12, 2006. He is currently serving as students entered the school. North Texas community, and I proudly boast the senior Pastor of the New Hope Missionary When he moved to Las Vegas to lead the of its accomplishments on my Congressional Baptist Church of Miami. dental school, Dr. Smith began volunteering Web site. In addition to hosting races, the Deeply devoted to his vocation, Bishop his time and expertise with the Clark County Texas Motor Speedway also supports a num- Holts has spearheaded many spiritual revival coroner’s office in examining dental records. ber of worthy charities in the North Texas symposia that have enlightened the commu- His efforts often provided closure for family community. nity through his insightful theological teachings members who may otherwise not have know Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the Texas Motor and preaching of God’s Word. Guided by the the fate of a missing loved one. Speedway for 10 distinguished years of serv- motto, ‘‘Building Strong Families for the 21st Dr. Smith was also the founder of the ing the racing and Texas communities. I look Century,’’ he has admirably paved the way for Crackdown on Cancer Initiative. This body forward to many more. a clearer understanding and deeper commit- would travel to schools throughout Nevada to ment on the part of his Congregation toward f warn students about the effects of tobacco on the Sacred Scriptures. the mouth, providing an invaluable public serv- A TRIBUTE TO SENATOR SERGIO In 1997, he formed a leadership team that ice. DE GREGORIO HONORABLE ROB- focused on the emergence of the ‘‘New Hope Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor the life of ERT A. BRADY Development Center, Inc.,’’ a 501c3 non-profit E. Steven Smith. Under his leadership, Ne- corporation, to ensure self-sufficiency of fami- vada now has a world class institution for HON. ROBERT A. BRADY lies through economic empowerment to en- Dental Medicine education. His amalgamation OF PENNSYLVANIA hance the quality of life of both Church mem- of professional success and community activ- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bers and other people from surrounding neigh- ism is exemplary. He will be greatly missed. borhoods. Indeed, it is fitting and proper to f Wednesday, November 15, 2006 give praise to Almighty God for blessing this Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I Church with the longevity of Bishop-Elect CONGRATULATING MAYOR WAL- rise to honor our colleague from the Republic Holt’s service to his Congregation, and to all TER CONWAY UPON BEING of Italy, the Honorable Sergio De Gregorio. those who seek comfort and solace in its NAMED ‘‘CITIZEN OF THE YEAR’’ Senator De Gregorio was elected Senator of Church Sanctuary. BY THE DELAWARE WATER GAP the Republic of Italy on April 10th, 2006. As A native of Miami, Florida, Bishop-Elect CHAMBER OF COMMERCE President of the Defense Committee for the Holts obtained his early education from the Republic of Italy, Senator De Gregorio is one Miami-Dade County Public Schools and went HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI of the most important national security officials on to get his Bachelor’s degree in 1976 from OF PENNSYLVANIA in one of our most important allied states. the University of Florida’s School of Business IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Prior to his election to the Senate, Mr. De majoring in Banking and Finance. He worked Gregorio served as a pioneering journalist who in the banking profession for the next 20 Wednesday, November 15, 2006 produced many important reports on orga- years, for which he obtained praise and tribute Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today nized crime, various wars and conflicts in al- from his colleagues. As he retired from his to ask you and my esteemed colleagues in the most every corner of the world. He further es- professional banking ventures, he committed House of Representatives to pay tribute to Mr. tablished his international credentials during his full-time service as Pastor of the New Walter Conway, mayor of Delaware Water his tenure as Assistant to European Par- Hope Missionary Baptist Church. He now also Gap, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. liament, a position he held until 2004. serves on the Board of Directors for North Mayor Conway has been named ‘‘Citizen of Mr. Speaker, the City of Philadelphia is Shore Medical Center, as well as on the Col- the Year’’ by the Delaware Water Gap Cham- proud to host Senator De Gregorio and 15 dis- lective Banking Group of Miami-Dade & Vicin- ber of Commerce and will be honored at an tinguished Italian delegates, including four ity, and other community-based organizations. award dinner Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the Water members of his committee: Hon. Paolo He is married to Prophetess Sharlene Gap Country Club. Guzzanti; Hon. Filippo Berselli; Hon. Calogero Denise Holts and has been blessed in this A graduate of St. Joseph’s University in Mannino; and Hon. Gianni Nieddu, as well as Holy Matrimony for over 30 years. Three chil- Philadelphia, Mayor Conway and his wife, Princess Josephine Pritchard Borghese and dren were born out of this happy union— Cathy, have two children, Cathleen Conway Hon. Salvatore Ferrigno, to Philadelphia for a Shontel, Ericka and Randall II—along with two and Mrs. Wendy Scott.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:54 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15NO8.055 E15NOPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS November 15, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2049 Mayor Conway is a veteran of the United Whereas, ranching remains one of the vital zations. She is also the recipient of the Co- States Army, having served in Vietnam where elements of the economy in Jim Hogg County, lumbia University Non-Profit Executive Man- he distinguished himself and was the recipient and the City of Hebbronville is located on the agement Scholarship. Ms. Williams is the of numerous medals and commendations. land that once was a part of the Las proud mother of two, Leah and John. Mayor Conway began his community in- Noriacitas Ranch. W.R. Hebbron, the town’s Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent volvement in Delaware Water Gap in 1997 as namesake, established the city along the route on this body to recognize the work of Patricia a member of the Planning Commission. He of the Texas Mexican Railway in 1883. Williams. Her deep commitment to her com- has been chairman of the Planning Commis- Be it hereby resolved, That Congressman munity makes her most worthy of our recogni- sion since June, 2004. During this time, he HENRY CUELLAR, in representing the 28th Con- tion today. has been instrumental in revising numerous gressional District of the State of Texas, com- f zoning ordinances. mends the City of Hebbronville on its celebra- Mayor Conway is active in the Delaware tion of the history of the vaquero on November CELEBRATING 100 YEARS WITH Water Gap Chamber of Commerce and is the 4, 2006. THE EVERMAN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT backbone of the current annual golf tour- f nament. He also sponsors a Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament. TRIBUTE TO PATRICIA WILLIAMS HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS Mayor Conway has obtained over $485,000 OF TEXAS in grant money for the borough and other re- HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lated organizations, such as the Antoine Dutot OF NEW YORK Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Museum, the police department and the fire IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to department. Wednesday, November 15, 2006 And even though he resides in the bor- honor the Everman Independent School Dis- ough’s flood zone, he is well known for help- Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in trict as they celebrate their 100th anniversary ing his neighbors even before he works on his recognition of Patricia Williams, a community of providing quality education for its students. own home. He also coordinates all flood re- leader and entrepreneur. It behooves us to The Everman School District has been a fix- covery efforts. pay tribute to this outstanding woman and I ture in southwest Fort Worth since 1906. He was a past member and president of the hope my colleagues will join me in recognizing The School district was first established in Kittatiny Lions Club. He is currently a veteran her impressive service. 1906 when the Enon School and the Antioch member of the Kiwanis Club. He served as Lt. Born to the Honorable Kathryn Williams and School consolidated to make the Everman Governor for Division 17 in 1993 for the Penn- the late James Williams, Patricia Williams School. After the merger the School district sylvania District of Kiwanis International. He credits living and growing up in evolving prospered, experiencing massive growth in the was also a recipient of the Pennsylvania neighborhoods like Harlem, Bedford community as well as the student body popu- Kiwanis International Keystone Award. Stuyvesant and East New York as an inspira- lation. For the past 15 years, he has been involved tion to work for social and economical change. During its 100-year history, Everman ISD with golf tournament fund raising for the Ms. Williams knows hard work is an invest- has earned state and national recognition in Geisinger Children’s Heart Program. He is ment. She currently is the President/CEO of academics, athletics, fine arts, leadership, and also active with the Children’s Miracle Net- Ecotech Enterprises, Inc., a firm she estab- service disciplines. work. lished to provide consultant services to gov- The mission of Everman Independent Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- ernment agencies, private sector corporations, School District is to provide all students with lating Mayor Conway on this happy occasion. and small, minority-owned business enter- an educational program which allows them to His commitment and service to the Borough of prises. In the past, Ms. Williams provided develop their full potential intellectually, phys- Delaware Water Gap has greatly enriched the community outreach and event planning for ically, and socially in order to be responsible quality of life in that community. the Brooklyn Museum of Art Construction citizens and contributing members of society. f Project. She has delivered bottom line serv- With a century of success behind them, I am ices such as marketing and sales to well more than confident that Everman ISD will TRIBUTE TO THE VAQUEROS known small businesses and she provides continue to educate and inspire the young fundraising and workshop development assist- adults that walk the halls of their schools. HON. HENRY CUELLAR ance to several non-profits. Ms. Williams has Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I OF TEXAS been called upon as a panelist and guest stand here today and honor the 100th anniver- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES speaker on numerous occasions and is con- sary of the Everman Independent School Dis- sidered an authority on business development. trict for their dedication and continuing com- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Prior to starting her own consulting firm, Ms. mitment to education in Everman, Texas. Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, whereas, the Williams was executive Director of the Minority f Vaqueros are the true original cowboys of Business Opportunity Center under the U.S. South Texas, and they were an essential part Department of Commerce, Minority Business TRIBUTE TO KENNETH J. of the early ranching industry in Jim Hogg Development Agency where she provided FLEISHER, ESQ. County. business services to more than 70,000 minor- Whereas, Vaqueros were renowned for their ity/women-owned and small businesses. As HON. ROBERT A. BRADY exemplary ranching and stock-handling skills, senior Administrator of Equal Employment Op- OF PENNSYLVANIA which were needed for the development of portunity and Diversity for Morse Diesel Inter- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ranches and without them, the ranching indus- national, she successfully implemented poli- try would not have developed to the State it is cies to ensure 100 million dollars of con- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 today. tracting opportunities for minority-owned and Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I Whereas, the skills and the ranching prac- small businesses where she exceeded labor rise to honor a man who personifies the finest tices shown by the vaqueros have left a last- force and contracting goals set for women and traditions of the legal profession. Kenneth J. ing impact on modern ranching. The equip- minority skilled workers at JFK Airport’s Ter- Fleisher is a Philadelphia native. He is a ment of the vaquero—saddle, chaps, ban- minal 4 construction project. She was Senior magna cum laude graduate of Yale University dana, lasso, and spurs—has become the Employment Specialist and Career Develop- and a cum laude graduate of Harvard Law standard gear of all Texas cowboys. ment Instructor for Non-Traditional Community School. Whereas, the first ranches founded in the College, Operations Manager for Madison Av- For more than a decade he has been a area with the help of the vaqueros were enue firm Durham Temporaries Inc., and has member of the prestigious law firm Zarwin, Randado, Las Noriacitas, Las Animas, San several years of experience at the U.S. Small Baum, DeVito, Kaplan, Schaer, Toddy, P.C. in Antonio Viejo, Las Emamadas, Las Viboritas, Business Administration, Finance Division. Philadelphia. El Baluarte, and San Javier. Some of these Ms. Williams attended John Jay College He also serves as the chair of the Philadel- ranches are still held by descendants of the where she majored in Criminal Justice and phia Bar Association’s Real Property Section. original owners such as Randado, which was Labor Law. Her work has not gone unnoticed. In spite of his impeccable legal credentials visited by General Robert E. Lee during the Ms. Williams has been recognized by several I did not meet Mr. Fleischer in a board room, Civil War. government agencies and community organi- at a big ticket gala or as the attorney of record

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, putting aside any question of CONGRATULATING DON COOPER profit, Ken and his fellow volunteers at the UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RE- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Pro- TIREMENT FROM THE WYOMING Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to gram have worked tirelessly to ensure that VALLEY JEWISH COMMUNITY honor the 150th anniversary of the Sebastopol these constituents who found themselves in CENTER AND THE JEWISH FED- House State Historic Site in the City of the middle of a bureaucratic nightmare had ERATION IN WILKES-BARRE, Seguin, located in the 28th District of Texas. the best legal representation possible. No PENNSYLVANIA This 3,000 square foot home was built in words can express the gratitude I have for 1856 and is constructed mainly of limecrete, their diligence and commitment to work HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI an early form of concrete, a material rarely through the legal maze these homeowners used in the area. Joshua Young, who lost his faced. OF PENNSYLVANIA son in the Civil War, built the Sebastopol But, Mr. Fleisher’s efforts would come as no IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES House and later sold the house to his sister, surprise to anyone who knows the culture of Wednesday, November 15, 2006 who then sold it to Joseph and Nettie Zorn. the Zarwin firm. It has been home to many Joseph Zorn served as Alderman, Postmaster, people I have been honored to work with and Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today and Mayor of Seguin for twenty years, was in- call my friends over the years. It is a firm that to ask you and my esteemed colleagues in the strumental in the growth and the moderniza- inspires leadership and dedication in its attor- House of Representatives to pay tribute to Mr. tion of the city, and left a remarkable legacy neys. Two of my good friends, the late Rotan Don Cooper, retiring executive director of the in the creation of the trustee-managed, free Lee, a former Philadelphia School District Wyoming Valley Jewish Community Center public school system in 1891. The house re- president, and Seth Williams, Philadelphia’s and the Jewish Federation in Wilkes-Barre, mained with the Zorn family until the death of Inspector General, both were a part of the Luzerne County, PA. Calvert Zorn, when the house was rented out firm. During his tenure, Mr. Cooper developed an to families, including that of Robert and Mary Mr. Speaker, as the Philadelphia legal com- active and involved membership that included Ybarra, who lived in the house for many munity today honors Mr. Fleisher for his highly commitment and participation from all ele- years. successful tenure as chair of the Philadelphia ments of the community. He also enhanced The Sebastopol House faced the threat of Bar Association’s Real Property Section, I ask JCC programming in all areas by developing demolition in the early 1960s, but was saved my colleagues to join me in thanking him for and encouraging an outstanding, competent, by the Seguin Conservation Society to serve his service and wish him well in the future. productive and loyal staff. as a historic house museum until 1976, and f Mr. Cooper made exceptional contributions was restored to its original condition in the PAYING TRIBUTE TO MELANIE in the areas of day care, elder programming 1980s by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Depart- TEEMANT and leadership development. He has pro- ment to preserve this important piece of Texas tected, improved and expanded the JCC facil- architectural history. As we look back on the HON. JON C. PORTER ity in downtown Wilkes-Barre and its day past 150 years of this house and its inhab- camp facility nearby. itants with pride, we also look forward to an OF NEVADA enduring future for the Sebastopol House IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He has overseen successful fundraising and grant writing applications that have assisted in State Historic Site. Wednesday, November 15, 2006 securing the financial future of the JCC. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have had this Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Cooper received a BA in sociology and time to honor the 150th anniversary of the honor Ms. Melanie Teemant for her out- economics from the University of Cincinnati Sebastopol House State Historic Site. standing achievements as a seventh-grade and a MSW; ACWS in community organization f teacher. from Western Reserve University. On October 18, 2006, Melanie was named IN RECOGNITION OF ASSISTANT During the course of his career, Mr. Cooper 2007 Nevada Teacher of the Year for hard CHIEF OF POLICE JOHN DAVID served as a field worker in the Greater Cleve- work and dedication to her young students at LYNN land Neighborhood Centers Association; as- Bob Miller Middle School in Henderson, Ne- sistant executive director for the Lenox Hill vada. The award was presented by the De- Neighborhood Association in New York; as- HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS partment of Education and it is also part of a OF TEXAS sistant executive director for the Jewish Fed- nationwide program from the Council of Chief eration and Council of Greater Kansas City; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State School Officers. Wednesday, November 15, 2006 As part of the award, Melanie was given a executive director for the Tampa Jewish Fed- key to the city of Henderson and she is en- eration/Jewish Community Center; and as ex- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tered in the nationwide competition for teacher ecutive director for the Jewish Federation of commend Assistant Chief of Police John of the year. She is given a trip to the Nation’s Greater Hartford. David Lynn as he retires from 34 years of capital in April, during which she’ll have the Mr. Cooper is affiliated with the Academy of service in the North Richland Hills Police De- opportunity to meet President Bush. Melanie Certified Social Workers, National Association partment. was also awarded a trip to Huntsville, Ala- of Social Workers, National Association of Assistant Chief Lynn began his career in bama, this summer where she will be visiting Jewish Community Organization Personnel, 1973 as a patrolman. He was assigned to the a NASA space program. CJF and UJA regional and national planning Criminal Investigations division, and by 1975 Once a year, Melanie holds a performance committees; professional advisory board of he had been promoted to Sergeant. Through- entitled Dancing Through the Decades, where Joint Distribution Committee; University of out Mr. Lynn’s career, he has served as a pa- she gives her students a chance to share Pennsylvania School of Social Work Board of trol supervisor, been promoted to the rank of some of what they learned in her reading Visitors; and the Beth Israel Zion Synagogue Captain, and served as the Investigative Serv- class. She heads the school’s teacher mentor in Philadelphia. ices Division Commander for 11 years. During program, which is designed to help new teach- Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- his service as Captain, Mr. Lynn attended the ers acclimate to the school as well as helps lating Mr. Cooper on the occasion of a well 139th Session of the FBI National Academy in them develop lesson plans and reviews class- deserved retirement. The contributions he Quantico, Virginia. room management skills. Melanie is active in made to the Jewish community as well as the In May of 1993, Mr. Lynn was promoted to afterschool activities, such as student council, community at large have been responsible for his current rank of Assistant Chief of Police. guitar club, and the scrapbook club. improving the quality of life for so many peo- As commander of the Management Services Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Ms. ple, a fact for which Mr. Cooper should be jus- Bureau, Assistant Chief Lynn was awarded his Melanie Teemant for her commendable devo- tifiably proud. second Meritorious Service Award. He also

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:54 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15NO8.063 E15NOPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS November 15, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2051 served as Interim Chief of Police for several Quad Three Group is a full service architec- discipline, and determination to win the final months in both 1998 and 2005 for the Police tural, engineering and environmental science five events leading him to the title. His hard Department. firm that has grown from a single proprietor- work and dedication during training certainly Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I rec- ship in 1967 to a firm employing 70 people paid off. ognize Assistant Chief of Police John David today in Wilkes-Barre, Scranton and Pitts- Nonetheless, after all his glory of winning Lynn’s 34 years of dedicated service to the burgh, PA. this prestigious competition, Mr. Pfister re- North Richland Hills Police Department and From 1967 through 1987, the company was turned to West Virginia a few days later and Community. I am proud to serve as his rep- a multidiscipline professional engineering firm promptly resumed his daily work of protecting resentative in Washington, D.C. known as Utility Engineers which served a our wonderful city of Charleston as a fire- f large number of architectural firms, commer- fighter. cial and industrial clients and municipalities. A I am proud to honor Mr. Pfister for his ac- PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOHN B. large part of the firm’s growth came from con- complishments in the World’s Strongest Man BRIGHT tracts with the U.S. Department of Defense. competition and his dedication to the Charles- In 1987, Utility Engineers, which had em- ton community through his service as a fire- HON. JON C. PORTER ployed 35 people, merged with the largest ar- man. West Virginia is truly fortunate to have OF NEVADA chitectural design firm in the Wilkes-Barre/ him as a Mountaineer. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Scranton area, Pyros and Sanderson, which f employed 15 people, to form Quad Three Wednesday, November 15, 2006 CONGRATULATING KEN SMITH ON Group, Inc. HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Noteworthy regional projects they completed SANTA ROSA COUNTY SCHOOL honor John B. Bright for his service to our Na- included Blue Cross Blue Shield of North- BOARD tion’s veterans. eastern Pennsylvania headquarters, Luzerne John was appointed by the Veterans Health County Community College Technology Build- Administration as the Director of Veterans Af- ing, Penn State University Wilkes-Barre and HON. JEFF MILLER fairs of the Southern Nevada Healthcare Sys- Hazleton campuses, Martz Trailways Office OF FLORIDA tem in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 1, 2006. Building, InterMetro Industries Corporate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He was previously the Associate Director Headquarters Building, the environmental im- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 since May 6, 2005. pact study for the Francis E. Walter Dam Hy- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise Prior to his appointment in Las Vegas, John droelectric Project, Newport, Rhode Island and today to congratulate and pay tribute to Ken was the Chief Financial Officer at the VA Fa- Lakehurst, New Jersey Naval Base Utility Sys- Smith, who is retiring from the Santa Rosa cilities at Big Spring and Amarillo, Texas since tem Upgrade and the $85 million Steamtown County School Board after 28 years of serv- 1998. He has also been the Chief Financial Mall project in downtown Scranton. ice. Mr. Smith’s dedication to his community Officer at Phoenix, AZ and Reno, NV. He They also completed the Philadelphia Naval and the education of its children is profound began his career in 1985 at the VA in Seattle, Shipyard Base Re-Alignment and Closure and commendable. WA and served in management positions at project, ten major K–12 and higher education Mr. Smith was born in Bagdad, Florida. He VA Hospitals in Durham, NC, Prescott, AZ, projects, the $45 million Wachovia Arena at first got active in the school system in Santa Battle Creek, MI and San Antonio, TX. John is Casey Plaza and the $30 million Mount Laurel Rosa County when he volunteered at his chil- a Veteran who served in the United States Center for the Performing Arts. dren’s schools as a PTA member. After serv- Army from 1972 through 1975. Mr. Churnetski received his bachelor of ing as PTA President at Oakhurst Elementary, As Director of the Southern Nevada science in mechanical engineering from Notre he was elected to his first term on the Santa Healthcare System, John has continually ad- Dame University. Mr. Kresge received his Rosa County School Board in 1978. He is cur- vocated for the construction of the new Las bachelor of electrical engineering from Penn rently the second longest serving School Vegas Veterans Hospital Complex. John is de- State University and Mr. Eckert received his Board member in the State of Florida, having voted to our veterans in Southern Nevada and bachelor of science in civil engineering from served with 17 Board Members and 3 Super- goes above and beyond to ensure that vet- Penn State University. Between the three intendents. He has held the positions of Chair- erans receive care. He has always been a re- founders, they have 127 years of combined man and Vice Chairman of the Board 7 times markable resource to the Congressional Dele- engineering experience. each. gation and their staff. Dedicated public serv- Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- Through the years, Mr. Smith has served on ants like John understand the contributions lating these three talented men who have dis- several Board committees, most notably the that our Nation’s veterans have made and are tinguished themselves in the engineering Vocational Committee, working with the State an indispensable component of the veterans’ world as well as in their northeastern Pennsyl- to acquire the Locklin Technical Center, the healthcare system. vania community. Their commitment to excel- first and only vocational center located in Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor John B. lence and professionalism has benefited ev- Santa Rosa County. He has also been active Bright. His long and distinguished career in eryone associated with Quad Three Group in the Lions Club, Optimist Club, and the Fer- service to our Nation’s veterans is commend- and has contributed to improving the quality of ris Hill Baptist Church. able. I applaud him for all his hard work and life in the entire region. Mr. Smith’s effort to better Santa Rosa success. f County schools is admirable. His devotion to f TRIBUTE TO FIREFIGHTER PHIL the education of the children of his community PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOHN L. PFISTER is inspirational. I congratulate him on his ac- CHURNETSKI, WILLARD G. complishments and his retirement. KRESGE, AND LEE W. ECKERT, HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO f FOUNDERS OF QUAD THREE OF WEST VIRGINIA PAYING TRIBUTE TO PRIVATE GROUP INC. IN WILKES-BARRE, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FIRST CLASS PHILLIP B. WIL- PENNSYLVANIA LIAMS Wednesday, November 15, 2006 HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. JON C. PORTER congratulate and honor one of my constitu- OF PENNSYLVANIA OF NEVADA ents, Charleston firefighter Phil Pfister on be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES coming the World’s Strongest Man. Wednesday, November 15, 2006 This award was bestowed after a long and Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today arduous competition amongst 25 athletes from Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to ask you and my esteemed colleagues in the around the world. The ten day contest in honor the life of United States Army Private House of Representatives to pay tribute to Sanya, China included events such as bus First Class Phillip B. Williams who was killed John L. Churnetski, Willard G. Kresge and Lee pulls, car pushes, stone lifts, and tire turns. on October 9, 2006, in Baghdad, Iraq, while W. Eckert, founders of Quad Three Group, Mr. Pfister, is the first American to win this serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Inc. in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsyl- competition in 24 years. After trailing in the Private First Class Williams was assigned to vania. early events, Mr. Pfister focused his strength, Headquarters and Headquarters Company,

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:54 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15NO8.067 E15NOPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS E2052 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 15, 2006 4th Brigade Troops Battalion, 101st Airborne sure dividends.’’ This is why the College has PAYING TRIBUTE TO TONI CLARK- Infantry Division, Fort Campbell, Kentucky. a renewed commitment this centennial year to FINUF During his service, Private First Class was continue its worthy, distinct mission—a tradi- decorated with the National Defense Service tion that works. It is these things—a respect HON. JON C. PORTER Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Global for and appreciation of our roots and work tra- OF NEVADA War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the dition, as well as the prospect of a promising IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Army Service Ribbon. For his bravery on Oc- future—that College of the Ozarks will cele- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 tober 9th, Private First Class Williams was brate throughout its centennial year. posthumously awarded the Bronze Star, the Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Purple Heart, the Army Good Conduct Medal, I want to wish College of the Ozarks an- honor Mrs. Toni Clark-Finuf for her dedication the Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Combat other 100 years of service to the region, edu- to the community of Las Vegas. Action Badge. cating and inspiring students with a curriculum Toni, known throughout town as ‘‘The First Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor the life of that emphasizes character, faith and excel- Lady of Las Vegas,’’ helped her late husband, Wilbur Clark, establish the prominent Desert United States Army Private First Class Phillip lence. B. Williams. Private First Class Williams made Inn Hotel and Casino. The fifth resort on a 2- lane highway, now the Las Vegas Strip, with the ultimate sacrifice for his country while de- f fending democracy and freedom. He was a 300 rooms and a 3-story tower opened on true patriot who served the United States of FARM RESERVOIR ACT April 24, 1950. On October 23, 2001, Toni America with valor and courage. I am sad- watched as her late husband’s hotel was re- dened by his loss and I extend my deepest duced to rubble in order for the now-popular sympathies to his family. Wynn Hotel and Casino to be erected. HON. TERRY EVERETT In 1958, the Fashion Foundation of America f OF ALABAMA named Toni to its 10 Best Dressed Women in IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH AN- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES America. She was among a small group who NIVERSARY OF COLLEGE OF THE helped high-fashion designs from Paris and OZARKS Wednesday, November 15, 2006 New York become stock in the forum shops of Las Vegas. HON. ROY BLUNT Mr. EVERETT. Mr. Speaker, I am intro- Toni was also a civic leader who spent ducing legislation today, along with my col- seven decades sponsoring and promoting cul- OF MISSOURI leagues Reps. JO BONNER and MIKE ROGERS, tural arts as well as other philanthropic work in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to assist American farmers in dealing with Las Vegas. Her and her husband donated Wednesday, November 15, 2006 drought conditions and enable them to in- land to the Catholic Church, now the location Mr. BLUNT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay honor crease their farm productivity. The need for of the Guardian Angel Cathedral. Toni and to an institution celebrating its centennial mile- on-the-farm drought management has become Wilbur traveled throughout the world as good- stone this month. College of the Ozarks is an increasingly evident as farmers and the gov- will ambassadors, praising the virtues of Las institution of higher learning that for many ernment struggle to keep ahead of the effects Vegas to various presidents and kings as well as Pope Pius XII. In January 2000, Governor years was known as ‘‘The School that Runs of Mother Nature. In recent years, droughts Kenny Guinn presented the honor Nevada on Faith.’’ This small Christian college, located have had a costly impact on agricultural pro- in the hills near Branson and Hollister, Mis- Ballet Theatre’s Women of the Year to Toni ducers throughout the country, and the current souri, has seen its share of struggle and tri- during the Black and White Ball. drought conditions for the 2005 and 2006 crop umphs. But central to the College is its mis- Seven years ago, Toni was diagnosed with sion of providing a Christian education to years dramatically underscore the devastating progressive super nuclear palsy, a rare neuro- young people from the Ozarks who are de- toll these natural disasters have on our Na- logical disease. Sadly, on October 4, 2006, serving, yet financially unable to procure such tion’s farmers and ranchers. Ad hoc govern- Toni passed away. She was 91. training. ment disaster assistance is often slow and in- Toni contributed a great deal to her commu- Originally, the purpose of The School of the adequate, and frankly, a better use of tax dol- nity. She will truly be missed by everyone she Ozarks, also known by its students and grad- lars would be to help farmers take steps to touched. Her service and care helped shape uates as ‘‘Hardwork U,’’ was to provide an op- minimize the impact of drought on their crop Las Vegas into the thriving metropolitan city portunity for a high school education. This before the disaster strikes. known today and we thank her for all her serv- ice. mission was pursued without significant The Farm Reservoir Act would provide cost- change until 1956, when The School of the f share assistance to agriculture producers for Ozarks added 2 years of junior college to the the construction of reservoirs on their farms. RECOGNIZING THE PHILAN- 4-year high school program. This format con- THROPIC WORK PERFORMED BY tinued until 1964 when the Board of Trustees For many farmers, pumping water from streams, lakes and wells during the growing MEMBERS OF THE MILLENNIUM and the faculty voted to expand the 2-year CIRCLE FUND OF THE LUZERNE season is not an option. However, by col- program into a 4-year liberal arts program. FOUNDATION IN WILKES-BARRE, lecting and storing surface water in reservoirs The 4-year college program of The School of PENNSYLVANIA the Ozarks began classes for juniors in Sep- during the off-season, when rainfall and tember 1965. In 1990, the Board of Trustees stream levels are typically high, farmers can approved changing the operating name of The attain an effective source of irrigation. As pop- HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI OF PENNSYLVANIA School of the Ozarks to ‘‘College of the ulation growth places more demand on water IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ozarks.’’ resources, we will need new sources of irriga- The distinctive tradition of the work program tion water. On-farm irrigation storage, which is Wednesday, November 15, 2006 and the College’s commitment to its five-fold made possible by my legislation, has the po- Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, rise today to mission of academic, spiritual, cultural, voca- tential to greatly expand agricultural irrigation ask you and my esteemed colleagues in the tional, and patriotic growth in its students has capacity and make farming more productive. House of Representatives to pay tribute to the attracted and continues to attract famous Under the Farm Reservoir Act, cost share as- Millennium Circle Fund of the Luzerne Foun- guests, including U.S. Presidents and First La- sistance would be provided through the Envi- dation in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, the dies, U.S. Commanding Generals, Prime Min- ronmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) members of which perform philanthropic work isters, and other dignitaries who recognize its that benefits the community in many ways. to assist farmers with the construction of res- uniqueness. Today, the College offers degrees The Millennium Circle Fund is a special in 34 academic areas, and student enrollment ervoirs. The maximum amount of cost share group of donors whose gifts of $2,000 play a is approximately 1,400. assistance is 50 percent of the cost of the res- pivotal role in helping identifying significant More than ever, our country needs young ervoir. In order to qualify, a project must meet unmet community needs. men and women with these values to serve as EQIP eligibility requirements and be deemed October 2006 has been designated as Mil- leaders. Dr. R. M. Good, who led the school eligible based on its cost-effectiveness. The lennium Circle Month in Luzerne County, during the Depression years once said, ‘‘In- producer must maintain agricultural production Pennsylvania. Members of the Millennium Cir- vestments in humanity bring substantial and on the land for at least 5 years. cle Advisory Committee have held a series of

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:54 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15NO8.072 E15NOPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS November 15, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2053 events in recent months to help spread the an elected official and former chairman of the uals of such caliber, intellect and determina- word about the good works of the organization U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union Board of Di- tion converge in one place at one time. With and to introduce the concept of perpetual giv- rectors, as well as the past president of the the consummate political acumen of Con- ing. Capitol Hill Chapter of the Federal Bar Asso- gressman Phillip Burton, the vision of environ- Since 2001, the Millennium Circle Fund has ciation. mentalist Edgar Waybum, the executive ge- granted $65,000 to non-profit organizations Throughout his many years on Capitol Hill nius of Bill Whalen, and the voice, vigilance throughout Luzerne County. and at GPO, Tony was known for his dedica- and support of citizens led by Amy Meyer, the In 2001, a $10,000 grant was used to tion and commitment to public service. He has GGNRA flourished and today is the most vis- present 28 ‘‘Follow Your Dreams’’ motivational been the recipient of numerous awards and ited National Park in America. presentations to local high school students. recognitions, among them being listed in I offer my deepest sympathy to Mary, Bill In 2002, a $10,000 grant was presented to Who’s Who in Washington and Who’s Who In Whalen’s beloved wife of 47 years, his sons, the Diamond City Partnership for downtown American Law. His vast experience and William IV, Dennis, Timothy and Michael, and Wilkes-Barre revitalization. knowledge will be greatly missed. his five grandchildren as well as our deepest In 2003, a $10,000 grant was presented to Mr. Speaker, in closing, I ask my colleagues appreciation for sharing their magnificent hus- Candy’s Place, a community support center to join me in congratulating Anthony J. ‘‘Tony’’ band, father and grandfather with us. As they for cancer patients and their loved ones. Zagami and wishing him the best of luck in all have lost a loved one, so the San Francisco In 2004, a $15,000 grant was presented to future endeavors. Bay Area has lost one of its distinguished Friday’s Child, a Jewish Community Center of f sons. We will never forget the beauty and Wilkes-Barre program for autistic children in IN HONOR OF WILLIAM WHALEN riches he brought to our lives as well as to fu- the region. ture generations. In 2005, a $20,000 grant was presented to the McGlynn Center to support educational HON. NANCY PELOSI f programs for at-risk children in the city of OF CALIFORNIA Wilkes-Barre. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PAYING TRIBUTE TO TROOPERS Members of the Millennium Circle Fund are Wednesday, November 15, 2006 EDDIE DUTCHOVER, ROSELL urged to recommend needy causes for grants OWENS, AND SHAWN MARTIN and then the members vote in order to choose Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay my grant recipients. final respects to William J. Whalen III, a great Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- San Franciscan and a great American who HON. JON C. PORTER died on September 28, 2006. Bill Whalen gave lating members of the Millennium Circle Fund OF NEVADA for their unyielding devotion and commitment a lifetime of service to our National Parks and to the community in which they live. our Golden Gate National Recreation Area, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Members of the Millennium Circle exemplify GGNRA. Together with Congressman Phillip Wednesday, November 15, 2006 their motto, ‘‘Local People . . . Identifying Burton and environmentalist Edgar Waybum, Local Needs . . . Providing Local Solutions.’’ he preserved and enhanced an area of unsur- Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Clearly, this organization has contributed to- passed beauty, ecological benefit and recre- honor Troopers Eddie Dutchover, Rosell ward improving the quality of life in north- ation for present and future generations. The Owens, and Shawn Martin for their roll in the eastern Pennsylvania and, for that, the entire GGNRA is a monument to the tenacity of a apprehension of Warren Jeffs, one of the most community is grateful. handful of leaders and interested citizens who wanted men in America. f struggled to realize their dream. On Monday August 28, 2006, Trooper Eddie Bill Whalen’s career began as a youth coun- Dutchover pulled over a maroon Cadillac CONGRATULATING ANTHONY J. selor in the Great Smoky Mountain National Escalade along the northbound lanes of Inter- ZAGAMI ON HIS RETIREMENT Park. He moved on to serve as deputy super- state 15 for a routine traffic stop. Upon ques- intendent of Yosemite National Park where he tioning the passengers of the vehicle HON. TOM DAVIS implemented a pioneering mass transit pro- Dutchover noticed discrepancies in the ac- OF VIRGINIA gram to reduce traffic congestion. counts given by driver Isaac Jeffs and his pas- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 1972, only 32 years old, Bill Whalen be- senger—fugitive prophet Warren Jeffs, leader came the first superintendent of Golden Gate Wednesday, November 15, 2006 of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ National Recreation Area, where he embraced of Latter Day Saints. Isaac Jeffs had just con- Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. I rise today to the daunting challenge of developing and ex- sented to a search of the Escalade when two honor to Mr. Anthony J. ‘‘Tony’’ Zagami on the panding the GGNRA. He masterminded the other troopers, Rosell Owens and Shawn Mar- occasion of his retirement after 40 years of immense task before him with extraordinary tin, arrived. dedicated public service to the legislative ability and innovative planning. He invited poli- The three troopers conducted a comprehen- branch and to our Nation. ticians, environmentalists and residents to col- sive search of the vehicle and discovered: I first met Tony in the mid-1960s, when we laborate in creating this world-class people’s $67,500 in $100 bills; at least 14 cell phones; both served as pages in the United States park. Bill created a Citizens Advisory Commis- a radar detector; two global positioning system Senate and attended the Capitol Page School. sion to encourage citizen participation and units; laptop computers; half a dozen pairs of Tony continued his service to Congress while public-private partnerships, resulting in unprec- sunglasses and three wigs—one blond, one working his way through college and law edented public support and involvement. He black and one brunette. school. He received a Bachelor of Science de- transformed Fort Mason Center and launched gree from the University of Maryland School of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Warren Jeffs, formerly of Colorado City, Business and Public Administration, and a that raised over $100 million to implement the Ariz., was wanted on sexual abuse charges Juris Doctor from the George Mason Univer- GGNRA’s plans. stemming from marriages that authorities say sity School of Law. He served in a variety of His great success led to an appointment by he arranged among minors and was one of positions before leaving Capitol Hill in 1990 to President Jimmy Carter in 1977 as the young- the FBI’s 10-most wanted. Due to the dili- become general counsel to the Government est director of the National Park Service. He gence and investigative prowess of these Ne- Printing Office, the agency responsible for pro- believed that the American people should vada State Troopers one of the most dan- ducing the Congressional Record. He worked have a greater role and voice in managing our gerous men in America is now in custody and tirelessly to improve and modernize the orga- Nation’s parks and directed emphasis on will be held accountable for his actions. nization. urban parks that had previously been ignored. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Troopers Tony has been active in many professional, Bill implemented the Alaska Native Lands Eddie Dutchover, Russell Owens, and Shawn civic and social organizations, including the Claims Settlement Act that created 44 national Martin. Their actions on the evening of August American and Federal Bar Associations, the parks and doubled the size of national park 28, 2006 relieved the American people of one U.S. Capitol Historical Society, the National lands nationwide. of its most wanted criminals. These three indi- Italian American Foundation, the Make-A-Wish God blessed San Francisco with a handful viduals are excellent examples of the service Children’s Foundation of Greater Washington, of extraordinary leaders and a troop of citizens that America’s first responders provide for this and the U.S. Senate Staff Club, of which he whose teamwork produced the Golden Gate country. I applaud their actions and wish them served as a board member and counsel. He is National Recreation Area. Rarely do individ- the best in their future endeavors.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:54 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15NO8.076 E15NOPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS E2054 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 15, 2006 CONGRATULATING DR. C. RICHARD ical care and treatment has enhanced the INTRODUCTION OF THE TROOPS HARTMAN AS HE RETIRES AS quality of life for thousands of people in north- TO TEACHERS IMPROVEMENT PRESIDENT AND CEO OF SCRAN- eastern Pennsylvania and, for that, we are all ACT OF 2006 TON PENNSYLVANIA COMMUNITY grateful. MEDICAL CENTER HON. THOMAS E. PETRI f OF WISCONSIN HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECOGNIZING BERNIE HANSEN’S OF PENNSYLVANIA SERVICE ON BEHALF OF THE Wednesday, November 15, 2006 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GREAT LAKES Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, today, I am intro- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 ducing the Troops to Teachers Improvement Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Act of 2006, along with Congresswoman Doris to ask you and my esteemed colleagues in the HON. MARK STEVEN KIRK Matsui, to improve opportunities for veterans House of Representatives to pay tribute to Dr. OF ILLINOIS to transition into second careers in teaching. I C. Richard Hartman, who is retiring as presi- have been a supporter of the Troops to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dent and chief executive officer for the Scran- Teachers program since its authorization and ton Pennsylvania Community Medical Center. Wednesday, November 15, 2006 I am proud of its success over the last dec- Dr. Hartman has served at the helm of ade. Since 1994, this program has placed Scranton CMC since January 17, 1996. Mr. KIRK. Mr. Speaker, as co-chair of the nearly 10,000 veterans in our nation’s class- During his tenure, Dr. Hartman made many House Great Lakes Task Force, I rise today to rooms. improvements to CMC including a fully accred- honor former Chicago Alderman Bernie Han- Troops to Teachers is a unique program ited Regional Level II Trauma Center. sen for his outstanding service as a member that provides veterans with a $5,000 stipend He also introduced a comprehensive vas- of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. As a to help cover the costs of teaching certification cular service line that includes open heart sur- member of this prestigious, binational commis- in exchange for three years service in a high- gery and interventional cardiology. sion, Alderman Hansen worked tirelessly to need school, which until recently was defined He established a partnership with Maternal support measures that protect the Great Lakes as receiving grants under part A of Title I. To and Family Health Services for women’s and fishery and helped to improve the regional further encourage participants to teach in children’s services. He also established a part- economy and environment. He held several schools with the greatest need, a $10,000 nership with the Children’s Advocacy Center positions on the commission including Chair, bonus is offered to those who agree to teach and he was responsible for a newly expanded Vice-Chair, U.S. Section Chair, and Chair of for three years in a school with 50 percent of emergency department. the Finance and Administration Committee. He students below the poverty level. Dr. Hartman has kept CMC at the forefront retired from the commission earlier this year This structure has proven very effective in of the many changes and challenges facing after 12 years of dedicated service. transitioning qualified retiring military per- health care today. Mr. William E. Aubrey II, The Great Lakes Fishery Commission was sonnel into second careers in teaching. In- chairman of the board of CMC Healthcare established by the 1954 Convention on Great deed, Troops participants fill several critical Systems, noted that in addition to his respon- Lakes Fisheries, a treaty between the United needs among educators: eighty-two percent sibilities as President and CEO, Dr. Hartman States and Canada. The commission is re- are male, over one-third ethnic minorities, and served on many boards and displayed a dedi- sponsible for conducting fisheries research, a majority bring an expertise in science and cation to the entire community. He also noted making recommendations to the government math to the classroom. In an increasingly that Dr. Hartman was part of the effort to re- about how to improve fish stocks of common globalized economy, these valuable character- form medical malpractice liability, Medicare re- concern, and, most notably, controlling the de- istics provide a vital resource for schools imbursement and, most recently, was part of structive, invasive sea lamprey. U.S. commis- across the country. the effort aimed at developing a new medical sioners are appointed by the President of the However, this success is now in jeopardy college in northeastern Pennsylvania. United States and serve because they are due to a drafting error in the 2001 No Child Prior to serving at CMC, Dr. Hartman was honored to do so, without compensation. Left Behind Act which has inadvertently re- stricted the number of schools in which partici- vice president of medicine and academic af- Alderman Hansen excelled at his job as pants may fulfill their service. The applicable fairs at St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, commissioner. As a sitting Chicago Alderman, definition for ‘‘high-need local education agen- Ohio; vice president of medical affairs for the his knowledge of the Great Lakes’ political cies’’ for Troops to Teachers was inadvertently Washington DC Hospital Center; professor of landscape was a great benefit to the commis- changed as it was included in the section of Medicine for George Washington University sion, particularly during the work of the Great the legislation regarding other alternative pro- and several posts at the University of Kansas Lakes Regional Collaboration, convened under grams that had a different definition. This Medical Center including chief of staff; Vice President’s Bush’s Executive Order for the stricter definition requires a higher threshold Chancellor of Clinical Affairs and Emergency Great Lakes. He vastly improved communica- for ‘‘high-need’’ requiring the school to have Services Director. tions between the commission and elected of- either 10,000 students or 20 percent of stu- Dr. Hartman is a fellow of the American Col- ficials, he consistently brought new and rel- dents from families below the poverty level. lege of Physicians. He is board certified in in- evant issues to the commission’s attention, However, the original Title I definition of high- ternal medicine and endocrinology and he and he helped the commission better manage need was also retained in the law in the sec- completed his medical education, residency in and evaluate its programs. He left a lasting tion specifically detailing the Troops program. internal medicine and fellowship in endocri- mark on many commission products and pro- Essentially, Congress accidentally created two nology through the University of Kansas Med- grams including the Strategic Vision for the conflicting definitions of ‘‘high-need’’ with re- ical Center. First Decade of the New Millennium and the Dr. Hartman’s memberships include dip- gard to this program. communications program. lomat status in the American College of Early on, the Department and the Troops to Healthcare Executives; president and board Alderman Hansen is a life-long resident of Teachers program recognized this unintended, member of the American Heart Association, Chicago and served as Alderman for 20 years, change in law and worked together to address Lackawanna Division and board member of retiring in 2002. He is particularly proud of his it. From 2003–2005, while discussions were the United Way, the Scranton Everhart Mu- role on the City Council for environmental and being held on how to reconcile this discrep- seum and the Hospital Association of Pennsyl- recycling legislation, which gave Chicago one ancy, the program continued to operate under vania. He is a member of the Pennsylvania of the most aggressive and workable recycling the original and intended definition. However, Association of Non Profit Organizations, programs in the country. after the completion of a negotiated rule- Lackawanna Industrial Fund Enterprises Alderman Hansen is a true asset to Chicago making process in September 2005, the De- through the Scranton Chamber of Commerce; and to the Great Lakes region. Because of his partment issued a regulation stating that the Keystone College President’s Advisory Coun- work on the commission, the fishery is strong- new, stricter definition was not an error but cil; the Lackawanna County Medical Society er, the environment is healthier, the people of congressional intent. As one of the leading and the Pennsylvania Medical Society. the region are better off, and the commission supporters of this program during the drafting Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- itself is a better institution. I ask my colleagues of No Child Left Behind, I can assure my col- lating Dr. Hartman on the occasion of his re- to join me in thanking him for his remarkable leagues that this was clearly not the intent of tirement. His tireless efforts to improve med- service to the Great Lakes. the supporters of the program.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:54 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15NO8.080 E15NOPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS November 15, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2055 Mr. Speaker, the unfortunate result of this, and three months at a chemical lab in Mon- cratic system in Cuba with the rule of law aside from limiting the number of schools in santo, Alabama. In 1976, Mr. Turney was ap- where each Cuban can exercise the inalien- which veterans may teach and honor their ob- pointed to serve on the Morgan County Board able prerogatives and freedoms which they possess by the single fact that they are ligation of three-years service in this program, of Education and was re-elected the four fol- human beings. is that it has disproportionately impacted west- lowing terms. He was a member of the Brewer ern and rural states. In my home state of Wis- Lions Club for 17 years and served as an offi- We also support any initiative to offer sup- port and help to the democratic forces that consin, the number of eligible school districts cer for the Morgan County Cattleman’s Asso- are struggling and resisting from inside Cuba has been reduced from approximately 400 to ciation. He was a member at the First Chris- in an unequal and titanic battle against the 11. Not surprisingly, participation in the pro- tian Church in Hartselle, Alabama where he totalitarian hoards of hate and oppression. grams has fallen significantly since the imple- also served as a Deacon, an Elder and as In the same way, we are sincerely encour- mentation of the new definition last year. This Chairman of the Board. T.P. Turney was an aged by the great effort shown so that Cu- decision, although understandable given the avid supporter of Gospel music. He had a bans on the island may receive with greater conflicting definitions contained in the law, is a great love for new book ‘‘convention’’ singing reach and clarity truthful and objective in- disservice both to veterans wishing to continue and was, at the time of his death, President of formation through Radio and Television Martı´. their service to our nation as educators as well the Morgan County Singing Convention. He as children who stand to benefit from their was a devoted family man with great respect With the clear conviction and certainty of unique expertise. for his father and mother and the values that the importance of depriving the regime of its repressive organs and resources which up- The bottom line is that we are losing out on they instilled in him at an early age. Mr. Tur- hold it and consequently are used to harass great teachers because they cannot accept ney loved his country and was proud he had citizens, we look with enthusiasm on any ac- the certification stipend due to a lack of an opportunity to serve in the U.S. Army. T.P. tion to put an end to such a terrible situa- schools meeting the higher needs threshold in Turney passed away at his home in tion. their community. The more we restrict oppor- Valhermoso Springs, Alabama on Sunday, We Cubans long for and need democracy, tunities for participation, the fewer teachers we July 23, 2006. He is survived by his wife, San- and in order to obtain it we are willing to en- will be able to bring into public education, and dra; two sons, Steven Turney of Trinity, Ala- dure the greatest sacrifices. The government the fewer teachers we will eventually be able bama and Irby Gray of Orlando, Florida; three in Havana and its lackeys in the media are to attract to the schools with the greatest daughters, R. Jeannine McCormick of determined to distort the content and pur- need. Further, given the President’s recent Gardendale, Alabama, Teresa Burton of pose of the aforementioned Commission. focus on the need for more math and science They try to make one think that it is a mili- Saraland, Alabama, and Tammy Cowan of tary threat from our neighbor to the north teachers, as well as their support for adjunct Okeechobee, Florida; two brothers, Gerald or an interventionist policy. On the con- and alternative routes to teaching programs, Turney of Valhermoso Springs, Alabama and trary, the measures presented to the Presi- we should be removing, not creating, restric- Carleton Turney of Somerville, Alabama and dent of the United States by the Commission tions that prevent qualified teachers in these seven grandchildren. T.P. Turney was an in- for Assistance to a Free Cuba only seek to areas from teaching in our nations class- spiring role model for all of us and I join his accelerate the nonviolent transition to de- rooms. family and friends in remembering him today. mocracy in Cuba, which will have as its pro- tagonists Cubans both in and out of the is- Mr. Speaker, with Troops to Teachers, the f Department already has an established pro- land. gram that is well-funded and successful. Rath- FREEDOM FOR LEONICO For all of them, we urge all Cubans who ´ er than restricting it, we should be maximizing RODRIGUEZ PONCE long for the reestablishment of democracy and an open and pluralist society where the this program’s potential. The bill we introduce execution wall, exit permits, and exile cease today simply clears the confusion surrounding HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART to be paths for those who dissent from gov- the conflicting definitions of ‘‘high-need’’ and OF FLORIDA ernment policies, to support this initiative represents a compromise between the two. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which together with others will contribute Specifically, it allows for participants to teach decisively to bringing down this unjust and Wednesday, November 15, 2006 in high-need schools, as defined by having re- undemocratic system which has lasted near- ceived grants under part A of Title I, if no Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida. Mr. ly half a century. other school, for which the member is qualified Speaker, I rise today to speak about Leoncio And to the frontmen of Castro’s govern- to teach, under the new definition exists within Rodrı´guez Ponce, a political prisoner in totali- ment-run press, it is time to stop manipu- a 50 mile radius of the participant’s residence. tarian Cuba. lating information. Far from attacking and This is a pragmatic solution that is perfectly Mr. Rodrı´guez Ponce is a member of the cowardly disqualifying their adversaries, Pedro Luis Boitel Association of Political Pris- they should have the dignity of providing the in-line with the spirit of No Child Left Behind people with transparent information in its while also supporting our veterans and stu- oners and an opponent of the dictatorship of whole and unadulterated state so that after dents by maximizing opportunities for partici- the Castro brothers. He has committed himself knowing it, the people may come to their pation. I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- to doing everything possible to bringing an own conclusions, without Machiavellian in- porting this successful program and restoring end to the dictatorshp and to restoring democ- terference and deliberate gaps. The contrary the opportunity to ‘‘serve again’’ to our nation’s racy to that enslaved island. Because of his is deceit and political cowardice. steadfast belief in freedom, democracy and veterans. Mr. Speaker, it takes extraordinary, truly ad- the rule of law, Mr. Rodrı´guez Ponce has con- f mirable courage to sign a document that de- stantly been targeted by the dictatorship. mands freedom when the signer knows the TRIBUTE TO MR. TYRUS ‘‘T.P.’’ According to Prima News, Mr. Rodrı´guez Castro brothers’ machinery of repression will TURNEY Ponce was severely beaten in the gulag and be unleashed on him and his family. Mr. confined to a punishment cell in 2002. Accord- Rodrı´guez Ponce is representative of the fight- ing to Directorio, he has undertaken numerous HON. ROBERT B. ADERHOLT ing spirit of the Cuban people: of their rejec- OF ALABAMA hunger strikes while in the gulag to call atten- tion of the brutality, discrimination, depravity, tion to the gross human rights abuses in Cuba IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and oppression of the totalitarian tyranny. Mr. and in July of this year he courageously Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Rodrı´guez does not waiver in his conviction signed the following statement: Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, today I would that freedom and democracy are the inalien- The Pedro Luis Boitel Association of Polit- able right of the Cuban people. It is a crime like to pay tribute to the late Mr. Tyrus ‘‘T.P.’’ ical Prisoners would like to express, once Turney and to recognize his many accomplish- again, its complete and unconditional sup- against humanity that Castro’s totalitarian ments. He was truly a man who embodies the port for the measures presented by the com- gulags are full of men and women, like Mr. American principles of hard work, dedication mission for a Free Cuba, and we urge the Rodrı´guez, who represent the best of the to one’s family and service to one’s commu- President of the United States of America, Cuban nation. nity. T.P. Turney was born December 17, George W. Bush, to implement them imme- Let me be very clear, Mr. Rodrı´guez Ponce diately. 1935 in Morgan County, Alabama to Alonzo Cuban political prisoners, conscious of the is imprisoned because he refuses to accept Fletcher Turney and Alice Pauline Sharp Tur- intolerance and lack of political will of the the Castro brothers’ dictatorship in Cuba ney and raised in Northern Alabama. Mr. Tur- Havana regime, support all measures which today. Mr. Speaker, we must speak out and ney served 18 months in the United States pressure the dictatorship to concede to open- act against the abominable violations of Army in Germany and worked for 43 years ings with the objective of restoring a demo- human rights, human dignity, and human

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:06 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15NO8.083 E15NOPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS E2056 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 15, 2006 freedom just 90 miles from our shore. My col- When not engaged within the union, John is anticipated that Rapid City, South Dakota leagues, we must demand the immediate and spends his spare time with those closest to will contract for much of this allocation. Noth- unconditional release of a Leoncio Rodr´ıguez him, his family. A loving husband, father, and ing in the legislation should be construed to Ponce and every political prisoner in totali- grandfather, John’s commitment to the union change in any way the Bureau of Reclama- tarian Cuba. and its members is surpassed only by his tion’s and Rapid City’s existing obligations to f dedication to his family. John and his wife, the Ellsworth Air Force Base. Carolyn, have shared many wonderful years The definite plan report for this project pre- TRIBUTE TO JOHN SILHAVY together. They have been blessed with two pared by the Bureau of Reclamation dated daughters, Tina and Tammy, and John’s step- June 1952 makes it clear that the Air Force HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY sons, Robert and James. John and Carolyn would contribute its share of the capital cost of OF INDIANA are also the proud grandparents of James, the project in advance. The Air Force Appro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jason, Joel, and Jordan. priation for the year 1954 included funds to Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Mr. Speaker, John Silhavy has given his cover the Air Force share of the project. Ac- Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with time and efforts selflessly to the members of cordingly, the Air Force has fully paid its cap- great honor and pleasure that I stand before the International Association of Machinists and ital contribution and remains entitled to its you today to recognize the many accomplish- Aerospace Workers for the past 45 years. At share of the water without paying additional ments of Mr. John Silhavy. I have known John this time, I ask that you and all of my distin- capital cost. Ellsworth Air Force Base currently for many years, and he is one of the most in- guished colleagues join me in commending has an allocation of 1810 acre-feet per year of volved citizens I have ever known, especially him for his lifetime of service and dedication. water from the project. The Air Force is re- when it comes to his service to the Inter- f quired to pay only the reasonable cost of national Association of Machinists and Aero- transporting, and if appropriate, treating the PACTOLA RESERVOIR REALLOCA- space Workers (IAM & AW). John has been a water it uses. Nothing in this legislation is in- TION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF member of the IAM & AW for an astounding tended to affect the Bureau of Reclamation’s 2005 45 years, and his contributions to the organi- obligation to make that water available to Ells- zation are immeasurable. Though John has SPEECH OF worth, and nothing is intended to suggest in been a constant fixture within the organization, any way that the Air Force Base should pay he will be retiring from the IAM & AW at year’s HON. STEPHANIE HERSETH more than the reasonable cost of treating and end. For his efforts and many contributions to OF SOUTH DAKOTA transporting the water. the union, John will be honored at a retirement IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In entering revised contracts with Rapid celebration on Saturday, December 9, 2006, Wednesday, November 15, 2006 City, the Bureau of Reclamation is expected to at the IAM & AW Local Lodge 1227 in ensure that Rapid City provides the delivery of Ms. HERSETH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Valparaiso, Indiana. water to the Air Force Base at no more than support of S. 819, the Pactola Reservoir Re- John Silhavy was born in Valparniso, Indi- the reasonable cost of treating and trans- allocation Authorization Act, and its House ana in 1943 and grew up on a farm with his porting the water. companion H.R. 3967. As has been noted dur- two brothers and two sisters. After graduating This legislation is not intended to limit in any ing numerous legislative hearings, markups, from the Valparaiso. School System in 1961, way the Air Force’s ability to make an ar- and previous Floor proceedings, this legisla- he joined the IAM while working for McGill rangement with a party other than Rapid City tion is critical to meet the changing water Manufacturing. John’s service as an elected for the delivery of its allocation of water from needs of one of South Dakota’s largest and member of the union began in 1965, when he Pactola Reservoir. There may be private par- fastest growing communities—Rapid City. was elected Union Steward in the external ties or others who are able to build a pipeline grinding department. From there, John’s dedi- Part of this legislative process has included additional consultation with the Bureau of Rec- for water delivery at lower cost than using cation to the union and its members continued Rapid City’s distribution system. Making such as he was elected Vice President of Local lamation, which administers the Pactola Dam and Reservoir, and the Ellsworth Air Force arrangements is not inconsistent with this leg- Lodge 1227 in 1969. With John’s commitment islation or the definite plan report. to serve, it is only fitting that in 1971, John Base, one of the most important entities to Although Rapid City’s increased demand for was elected President of Local Lodge 1227, a rely on the reservoir’s water. Accordingly, I water is a key consideration supporting this position he would hold for an astonishing 23 would like to submit the following comments to legislation, Ellsworth Air Force Base may also years. Equally impressive, John also served clarify the intent of this legislation. be obtaining an additional allocation of water as a member of the Bargaining Committee The Pactola Dam and Reservoir is currently in the event that the Air Force directs new from 1970 to 1994. authorized for both irrigation and municipal Aside from his service to the local lodge, and industrial use with its costs allocated to mission to Ellsworth or reconfigures Ells- John also held many posts with District Lodge reflect those uses. Over time, municipal and worth’s existing mission in such a way that it 72, a further demonstration of his commitment industrial uses have increased while irrigation needs additional water beyond the amount it to the union and its membership. From 1976 uses have decreased, creating a need to re- has already been allotted. It is Congress’ in- to 1994, John served as a Delegate of the allocate costs better reflecting current usage. tent that water from Pactola Reservoir is pro- Lodge. The respect and trust the union’s When the Secretary of the Interior needs to vided at no more than the reasonable cost of members have for John has never been ques- reallocate costs from an existing allocation treating and transporting the water without re- tioned, and evidence of this can clearly be where there are multiple uses to a new alloca- gard to the number of missions at Ellsworth seen in the fact that John also was elected to tion with multiple uses in different amounts, Air Force Base. serve as Trustee, Vice-President, and of Congressional approval is required under the With these clarifications in mind, I urge my course, President of District Lodge 72. John McGovern Amendment. colleagues to support this important legisla- held this distinguished position until 1994, The current language in the Bill under sec- tion. I have appreciated the opportunity to ad- when he was elected to the position of Busi- tion 3 could be read to imply that the Pactola vance this legislation on the House Resources ness Representative for District Lodge 90. Dam and Reservoir is a single purpose, irriga- Committee and would like to thank the Chair- Since then, John’s service has continued, and tion only project. This interpretation is incorrect man and Ranking Member for their support. in 1999, he was elected to his current position, as the Pactola Dam and Reservoir remain Directing Business Representative for District multipurpose projects. Both S. 819 and H.R. f Lodge 90, a post he will vacate through his re- 3967 simply reallocate costs from an older TRIBUTE TO MATTHEW VERNON tirement on December 31, 2006. Also impor- multi-purpose allocation to a new multi-pur- PURBAUGH tant to note, in 1996, John served on the IAM pose allocation. This is consistent with the Blue Ribbon Commission, which was estab- McGovern Amendment. lished with the goal of finding ways to improve Some additional clarification is also war- HON. HENRY J. HYDE the IAM on a national level. John’s knowledge ranted with respect to the needs of the Ells- OF ILLINOIS of the union and his field, along with his will- worth Air Force Base. As already stated, this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ingness to serve, has made him one of the legislation allocates additional costs to the mu- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 most well-respected individuals the union has nicipal and industrial component of the Pactola ever seen. His daily presence will surely be Reservoir effectively making available addi- Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in rec- missed. tional water for municipal and industrial use. It ognition of a young friend of mine, Matthew

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I hope every of the English language and a great respect of clothes for winter and mosquito netting for state will follow the lead of California, Con- necticut, Illinois, Maine, New Jersey and Or- words in general. summer; about seventy-five dollars in a sav- egon which have already moved to divest Matthew Purbaugh is an amateur published ings account; and schooling for the children. from companies doing business with Sudan. poet; his poem ‘‘Noon’’ appeared in the Inter- Upon this foundation, one can envision a Today we call on the remaining 44 states to national Society of Poets’ 2006 edition. He world in which the scourge of poverty is ban- do the same. was awarded ‘‘Outstanding Achievement in ished. We encourage all governors to review their Poetry’’ and Best Amateur Poet. Matthew was Dr. Yunus’ achievements have long been state’s pension funds and identify companies recently invited to submit a new work for praised; it is fitting that he has finally received which are doing the type of business in Sudan that is aiding the government and ful- ‘‘Who’s Who in American Poetry.’’ the high honor of the Nobel Prize. I ask that filling this genocide, not helping the people. I share his poem ‘‘Words’’ with you today. my colleagues join me in congratulating Dr. We ask that they work with their state legis- WORDS Yunus on this occasion. lators to enact legislation to divest from What is it in a word f those companies. That California just passed a law last month and Can Stir the heart of men DIVESTMENT FROM SUDAN its model of targeted divestment limits the To bring them to do great and scope of companies and investments, pro- Courageous deeds.? viding a good plan for action. We need to HON. FRANK R. WOLF send a signal to the government in Khar- What is it about words. OF VIRGINIA toum that America and the West will not That, stand silent in the face of genocide—that the Let them have the power IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES women and children in those camps matter To topple empires of stone and steel? Wednesday, November 15, 2006 as much to us as our own families. What is it about words, History will judge our willingness to act. That, Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I want to share f Let them have the power with our colleagues my statement from a To topple empires of stone and steel? press conference I hosted with Congressman OCTOBER IS NATIONAL SPINA What is it about words, DONALD PAYNE, and the Genocide Intervention BIFIDA AWARENESS MONTH That Network today calling on all state Governors Let them go deeper than the strongest bul- to divest from companies doing business in HON. BART STUPAK let? Sudan. Local students from Langley High OF MICHIGAN What is it about words, School and Westfield High School also partici- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES That pated, and I would like to commend them for Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Let them hold sway over men being so active on this issue. More than their fate Thank you all for coming. Today I join my Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to More than the point of a gun? good friend and congressional colleague Don- pay tribute to the more than 70,000 people in What is in words? ald Payne in calling on all states to divest the United States currently living with Spina That from companies doing business in Sudan. I Bifida, the most common permanently dis- Lets something we have created want to especially thank the Sudan Divest- abling birth defect. Each October we recog- Hold sway over us, more than, ment Taskforce and the Genocide Interven- nize these Americans during National Spina Our deepest fears? tion Network for working so hard on this Bifida Awareness Month and recognize the im- And our greatest, Driving Desires? issue. This movement started at UCLA and portance to work year round to advance re- f Swarthmore College and has gained recogni- tion over the last 2 years. I also would like search, programs, and policies to meet the HONORING DR. MUHAMMAD YUNUS to thank all of the students in attendance. needs of this important community. NOBEL PEACE PRIZE WINNER 2006 So many young people are embracing this National Spina Bifida Awareness Month is issue. I commend them and urge them to re- sponsored by the Spina Bifida Association HON. TOM DAVIS main vigilant. (SBA), which for more than 30 years has For over 20 years the government of Sudan OF VIRGINIA helped those living with and affected by this engaged in a brutal civil war with the people IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES debilitating birth defect. As co-chair of the of southern Sudan. This conflict took the Congressional Spina Bifida Caucus, I’ve had Wednesday, November 15, 2006 lives of over 2 million people. During this time slavery flourished and terrorism took the honor to work with my co-chair, Rep- Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I root in Sudan. In 2003 a conflict in Sudan’s resentative CHRIS SMITH, and SBA to advance rise today to honor Dr. Muhammad Yunus of Darfur region broke out. The government re- Spina Bifida awareness, research, and public Bangladesh, winner of the 2006 Nobel Peace acted by unleashing a war on innocent peo- health efforts in Congress. Founded in 1973, Prize. ple and began the genocide. That was 3 years SBA is the Nation’s only organization solely Dr. Yunus is a visionary in the effort to im- ago. Over 400,000 people have died since and dedicated to advocating on behalf of the Spina prove the economies of the developing world. over 2 million continue to be at risk. Bifida community. Through its nearly 60 chap- He first began his revolutionary work in 1974 I led the first congressional delegation to ters in more than 125 communities, the SBA during a widespread famine in his native Ban- Darfur. I witnessed the horror these people live with day to day and the impact of dec- brings expectant parents together with those gladesh. Then an economics professor at ades of war. Just last week the United Na- who have a child with Spina Bifida. This inter- Chittagong University, Dr. Yunus began ex- tions reported fresh ongoing attacks. There action helps to answer questions and con- perimenting with different ways to help the is no question that the government of Sudan cerns, but most importantly it lends much poor. He struck upon the concept of micro- orchestrated and continues to direct the needed support and provides hope and inspi- credit, the provision of very small loans to genocide in Darfur. In one village, 27 of the ration. poor individuals to start or improve basic busi- people that were killed were children under Mr. Speaker, Spina Bifida is a birth defect nesses. the age of 12. The United Nations is working that can happen to anyone. It is a neural tube Although desperately poor, those to whom to try to get desperately needed U.N. troops defect that occurs in the first month of preg- on the ground but the government of Sudan Dr. Yunus lent money proved to be depend- continues to reject this deployment. nancy when the spinal column does not close able clients and could be relied upon to repay Targeted divestment from companies doing completely. Everyday, an average of eight ba- their debts. When local banks declined to business in Sudan is an action that can make bies are affected by Spina Bifida and approxi- make small loans of this sort, Dr. Yunus a difference. The genocide in Sudan can be mately 3,000 pregnancies are affected by this founded the Grameen Bank in order to do it stopped. Every American can do his or her birth defect each year. We do not know the himself. To date, the Grameen Bank has dis- part. The United States Congress and the exact cause of it, but research found that if a bursed more than $5.3 billion to nearly seven president have called it genocide. It is now woman takes 400 mcg of folic acid every day million borrowers, most of whom have no col- up to the states to apply economic pressure before she becomes pregnant, she reduces on the government of Sudan and divest from lateral. companies doing business in Sudan. We have her risk of having a baby with Spina Bifida or Dr. Yunus’ objective is to rid the world of seen in the past that the government in another neural tube defect by as much as 70 poverty, and his microcredit concept has in- Khartoum responds to economic pressure. percent. deed showed promising results. Roughly half Last month I called on my home state of No two cases of Spina Bifida are ever the of Dr. Yunus’ clients have achieved basic eco- Virginia to divest and a state senator will be same. While Spina Bifida typically causes a

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Yet no matter how suc- military members and veterans—including dis- reational activities. With access to appropriate cessful they are here, no matter how grateful abled veterans—are eligible to participate. and comprehensive care, people with Spina they are to their American opportunities, part Those who are interested are required to have Bifida can live productive and fulfilling lives. of their soul still remain in their homelands. a bachelor’s or advanced degree, or if apply- The National Spina Bifida Program—which I For thousands of Dominicans, that first flight ing for a vocational or technical teaching posi- helped to create with Representative CHRIS of the morning—or any flight back to the Do- tion, are required to have at least 6 years of SMITH—plays a critical role in improving the minican—is what they dream about when they experience in the field. The program has suc- quality of life for people with Spina Bifida. I am are pulling the long hours, working multiple cessfully recruited and placed almost 10,000 hopeful that the House allocation of $6 million jobs and stretching their paychecks to survive veterans in school districts since then. In my for the program in FY 2007 will be maintained in this city. It is more than their reward for a home State of California, 571 veterans are in the final FY 2007 Labor-Health and Human job well done. It is their chance to enjoy a currently participating in the program. Services-Education bill and thank my col- home cooked meal by midday with those they leagues in advance for helping to ensure this hadn’t seen for months or years. It is their Unfortunately, a small change under the No important funding is provided. chance to feel complete again—if only for just Child Left Behind Act, NCLB, of 2001 greatly I thank the SBA for its partnership and its a couple of days. affected where veterans could teach to fulfill commitment to ensuring that we are doing all It is not easy, but it is a sacrifice that many their stipend. In some areas of the country, re- that we can to reduce and prevent suffering do daily. tiring military and veterans interested in the from Spina Bifida and I congratulate the SBA And so, while there is much to be sad about program now have to drive 50 to 100 miles to on the occasion of its 18th annual Roast that today, we can all take comfort that this memo- find an eligible school. This has resulted in a took place on October 3rd . I would also like rial will always serve as a reminder of the 20–30 percent drop-off in veteran participation, to take this opportunity to commend the SBA beauty and strength of the Dominican people. which has seriously hindered this productive of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for work- A reminder that the families of Flight 587 have and necessary program. ing tirelessly to help the families of those living not been crushed by the weight of this dev- The bill that my esteemed colleague Mr. with Spina Bifida meet the challenges and astating tragedy or the adversity that has fol- PETRI and I are introducing today would fix enjoy the rewards of raising their children. lowed. this error. The bill would allow participants to f A reminder that the spirit of a community did fulfill their teaching obligation at any school not die that day, but instead, continues to that receives title I funding, and is therefore, REMEMBERING THE TRAGEDY OF grow and inspire others. considered a high-need school. Prior to the FLIGHT 587 ON THE FIFTH ANNI- f NCLB change, participants were able to fulfill VERSARY OF THE FATAL CRASH their teaching obligation in any school within TROOPS TO TEACHERS my district in Sacramento, as they all receive HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2006 title I funding. However, under the more re- OF NEW YORK strictive rule, only 211 of the 350 schools in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. DORIS O. MATSUI my district are eligible. Currently, 61 percent of OF CALIFORNIA the high schools in my district are not eligible. Wednesday, November 15, 2006 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to I believe in this program and want to see honor the lives of the 265 people who lost Wednesday, November 15, 2006 disabled and retiring military have a second their lives on November 12, 2001 when Amer- Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, today, my col- chance at serving our country. Recently, the Disabled American Veterans magazine pub- ican Airlines Flight 587 crashed into Belle Har- league, Mr. PETRI, and I introduced the Troops bor in Queens, NY. to Teachers Improvement Act of 2006. I am lished a story about William Mimigia, a retired November 12 will always be a solemn day proud to bring this bipartisan effort before the Marine Corps major who proudly served in our in hearts of many, including my own. On that House. I first learned about the Troops to military for 31 years. Now a middle school fateful day, when the American Airlines Flight Teachers program at a California Purple Heart special education teacher, Mr. Mimigia was re- 587 crashed into Belle Harbor Queens and Veterans Day event in my district. Two dif- cently named the 2006 Middle School Teacher killed 260 passengers and 5 residents, it ferent veterans who are participating in the of the Year by the California Troops to Teach- changed the lives of not just their families, but Troops to Teachers program spoke with me ers program. In the article, he is quoted as also multiple communities here and in the Do- about the program and how it had offered saying, ‘‘I served with good people who sac- minican Republic. them the chance to continue to contribute to rificed so much for our country. I promised There is no rhyme or reason to such events. our country. After serving their country in the myself I would find a way to help them some No amount of time or information will ever an- Armed Forces, they were now able to teach in day. What better way than to help their kids swer why it happened. Just two months after high-need school districts. and the kids some of them would never have the tragedy of Sept. 11, the crash reminded us With a slogan like, ‘‘Proud To Serve Again,’’ a chance to have? Teaching lets me do that.’’ all of how fragile our lives are and how pre- Troops to Teachers is a unique program that Mr. Mimigia’s dedication to serving our cious are the moments we share daily with our provides stipends to military retirees to obtain country and contributing to future generations loved ones. the necessary certification for a second career is honorable. This program offers our returning Leaders and government officials on every in teaching. Equally important, the program veterans an opportunity for them to feel the level of government have tried to do their best places much needed math, science and spe- same sense of fulfillment that Mr. Mimigia ex- to ease the grief of the families and bring cial education teachers in the classroom. In pressed. Troops to Teachers brings important some sense of closure to this tragedy. We fact, over 46 percent of Troops to Teachers math, science, and foreign language expertise have organized economic and social re- participants teach science, a significant im- to our classroom and fills a critical need sources for relatives, pressed the NTSB to provement over the national average of 18 among our educators. These characteristics conduct a thorough investigation, and urged percent. Additionally, veterans who participate make Troops to Teachers an excellent source American Airlines to do what is right when set- in the Troops to Teachers program fill another of highly qualified educators and my colleague tling with families. void for male and ethnic minority teachers. and I bring this bill before the House today to There are, of course, still some outstanding Right now, our country is seeing 7 percent of ensure that others can continue to serve our issues. Yet today, after a lot of hard work, we the Nation’s teaching force leave every year, country—whether in the military or in the will see the unveiling of a memorial that is and we have a need for highly qualified classroom. I hope that we can work swiftly on more than a reminder of an unexplained trag- science and math teachers. Simply put, the this bipartisan bill to do just that, and will con- edy, but a beautiful testament to how they Troops to Teachers program has never been tinue to support the ideals behind the Troops lived. more important. to Teachers program in the 110th Congress.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:54 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15NO8.093 E15NOPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS November 15, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2059 TRIBUTE TO LINDA MILLS women to raise funding for the Loch Haven nursing’s historical and essential commitment Arts Center, now the Orlando Museum of Art. to the public good by providing nurses and HON. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON This group became one of the most success- healthcare professionals with access to the OF ILLINOIS ful fundraising organizations in Central Florida highest quality educational programs, cancer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES benefiting the Orlando Science Center, the Or- care resources, research opportunities, and lando Museum of Art, the American Heart As- networks for peer support. I commend the On- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 sociation of Central Florida and the Florida cology Nursing Society’s staff and members, Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise Hospital. In 1998 she and her husband, Mi- especially Ms. Moore, for all that they do and today in honor of the memory of Linda Mills of chael Mennello cofounded the Orlando have done to improve the quality of care for Champaign, Illinois who passed away on Mennello Museum. people with cancer. Thursday, September 14, 2006. A great com- She is credited for discovering the work of Ms. Moore’s strong leadership and experi- munity leader and active businesswoman, Earl Cunningham, a self-taught artist and shop ence in quality cancer care has been recog- Linda Mills has left a footprint in Central Illinois owner from Maine. He displayed his paintings nized by many organizations. In 1996, the that will always be remembered. in his St. Augustine shop that included an International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care Linda Mills was dedicated to improving the array of vivid harbor scenes and Americana. presented her with its Distinguished Merit lives of those in the Champaign-Urbana com- Over 15 years, the Mennellos worked to pro- Award in recognition of steadfast and prolific munity for many years. As President of Busey mote him as an important folk artist. The contributions to the art and science of cancer Travel and director of Busey Bank, Mrs. Mills Mennellos presented one of his pieces to care worldwide. In 2004, Ms. Moore was volunteered at the Don Moyer Boys & Girls President George W. Bush for the White named a University of Pittsburgh Legacy Lau- Club where she served as president for many House Collection. Cunningham’s art now reate, which honors alumni who have been years. The executive director of this club re- hangs proudly in the Mennello Museum. An recognized for their outstanding personal and members Linda Mills as an extremely compas- exhibition featuring Cunningham’s work will professional achievements. Additionally, Ms. sionate lady, she was very interested in the open in the Smithsonian in Washington, DC Moore serves as a member of the School of education of our kids. Along with the Boys & next year. Nursing’s Board of Visitors at the University of Girls Club, Mrs. Mills also volunteered her Not only was Marilyn Mennello special to art Pittsburgh, as well as the Advisory Board for time at the Cunningham Children’s Home appreciation in America, she was a patriot People to People, and the Johnson & Johnson where the President and CEO of the Home al- who dearly loved our country. She was also a Advisory Board for the Campaign for Nursing’s ways remembers Linda Mills’ heart for the loving mother and grandmother to her daugh- Future. All of these honors are extremely well- community, helping to meet the needs of chil- ters, Lynda and Sylvia, and her grandsons, deserved. I understand that despite all of her dren and adults who needed help overcoming Alec and Andrew. professional achievements, she is most proud the odds. She did so many great things in an To her devoted husband, Michael, we ex- of her role as beloved grandmother of her two unassuming fashion. She was someone who tend our deepest sympathy. grandsons, Niko and Tony. Niko and Tony are wasn’t flashy. So much she did, no one would To Marilyn’s entire family, we extend our lucky young men to have such an accom- ever know about. condolences. plished and dedicated grandmother. One longtime friend, Carol Scharlau, has Mr. Speaker, because of Marilyn Mennello’s On behalf of the people of Pennsylvania’s said that Linda Mills had a commitment to dedication to our Nation and to art in America, 14th Congressional District and all people who building a better community and in such a sin- I ask all Members of the U.S. House of Rep- have or may be touched by cancer, I would cere and caring way. Some people volunteer resentatives to join me in recognizing and re- like to thank Ms. Moore for her outstanding for different reasons. But with Linda, compas- membering her life. and innumerable contributions to oncology sion for others came through in everything she f nursing. As a nurse and leader in the field for did. almost 50 years, Ms. Moore has made it her In 2005, Linda Mills and her husband Doug RETIREMENT OF PEARL MOORE life’s mission to help others, and she should pledged $10 million to establish the Mills be applauded for all she has accomplished. Breast Cancer Institute at Carle Clinic in Ur- HON. MICHAEL F. DOYLE Cancer patients and their families have bene- bana. As one who had suffered from breast OF PENNSYLVANIA fited immensely from Ms. Moore’s involvement cancer herself, Mrs. Mills felt very strongly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and leadership in cancer care. about the research and the help this organiza- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 I am most grateful to Pearl Moore for her tion could give to serve others who suffer from ongoing commitment to assuring access to breast cancer. Mr. DOYLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to quality cancer care for all cancer patients and Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me recognize my constituent and Oncology Nurs- their families, and I wish her all the best on today in honoring the memory of Mrs. Linda ing Society Chief Executive Officer Pearl the occasion of her retirement. Moore, for her life-long commitment to ad- Mills. f vancing oncology nursing and helping people f with cancer. In January, Pearl will be retiring TRIBUTE TO NATIONAL ADOPTION HONORING THE LIFE OF MARILYN from her position as the CEO of the Oncology DAY MENNELLO Nursing Society. Ms. Moore has lived and worked in Pitts- HON. DENNIS A. CARDOZA HON. JOHN L. MICA burgh all of her life, and we are proud to have OF CALIFORNIA OF FLORIDA her as a member of our community. Ms. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Moore received both her Bachelor of Science of Nursing and Master of Nursing degrees Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Wednesday, November 15, 2006 from the University of Pittsburgh and has been Mr. CARDOZA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to an adjunct assistant professor at the Univer- recognize Saturday, November 18th as Na- honor and pay tribute to Marilyn Mennello of sity’s School of Nursing since 1983. tional Adoption Day and to celebrate all adop- Winter Park, Florida, a wonderful friend, tire- As a pioneer practitioner, Pearl served at tive families. less advocate for the arts and community Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh as one of the On the Saturday before Thanksgiving, court- leader in Central Florida. She was a philan- nation’s first oncology clinical nurse specialists rooms across the country will come together thropist who rose to national prominence as in the nation. Thirty years ago, Ms. Moore and to dedicate the resources of our judicial sys- an arts patron who inspired all whom she met. other oncology nurses founded the Oncology tem to finalize adoptions of kids currently in From humble beginnings in Pasadena, Cali- Nursing Society and in 1983 she became its the foster care system. fornia, Marilyn moved to the Orlando area in CEO. During her tenure, the Oncology Nursing In the five years since National Adoption 1962. Raising two daughters, she was a suc- Society has grown to the largest organization Day was established, it has truly grown into a cessful business woman and community activ- of oncology health professionals in the world, national celebration. Last year, 3,300 adop- ist. with more than 33,000 registered nurses and tions were finalized as part of 227 nationwide She devoted her time and energy to charity other health care professionals. The Society’s events. work, especially in the arts. In 1964, she was mission is to promote excellence in oncology Unfortunately, despite the declining number appointed to the Cultural Affairs Committee nursing and quality cancer care. The Oncology of children waiting in foster care, there are still and later founded a volunteer group of 101 Nursing Society honors and maintains 118,000 children seeking adoption.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:54 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15NO8.097 E15NOPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS E2060 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 15, 2006 This is simply unacceptable. It is our duty as County throughout their sixty years of service. Focus: HOPE is one of the most successful a prosperous nation to unite and ensure these Scholarship recipients, Boy Scouts and Cub organizations of its kind in this country, and children find safe, loving homes. Scouts, Operation Uplink and Adopt a Unit are this award is well-deserved. I ask that all of Six years ago, my wife and I decided to ex- just a few examples of the benefactors of Post my colleagues join me in congratulating pand our family and open our home to two 6504’s support. The post also provides the Focus: HOPE on another momentous achieve- foster care children. use of assistance equipment such as canes, ment and in sending the Focus: HOPE team Like many adoptive families, we faced many walkers and wheelchairs to anyone who asks. our best wishes for another successful year. challenges during this process. But these ex- The Metzger-Crook Post 6504 Auxiliary is f periences have only made our family stronger. also celebrating their 60th anniversary this The adoption process is often complicated year. In addition to their duties at the post, the TRIBUTE TO DEAN LENABURG and riddled with paperwork, meetings, and Auxiliary has provided support for numerous home studies—important factors when access- organizations and individuals. Annual trips to HON. EARL POMEROY ing the ability of a family to care for a new visit nursing home residents, support of cancer OF NORTH DAKOTA child—but they can also discourage qualified research, local veterans hospitals and the chil- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES parents from embarking on the adoption proc- dren of veterans are just some of the ways Wednesday, November 15, 2006 that the Auxiliary has contributed to its com- ess. Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to The foster care community has been work- munity. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me reflect upon the life of a strong and good man, ing with Congress and state governments Dean Lenaburg from Valley City, North Da- across the country to streamline the adoption in congratulating the members of VFW Metzger-Crook Post 6504 both past and kota. process and focus on limited resources, such Dean was my mentor and my friend. With- as requiring frequent home visits and experi- present on sixty years of serving veterans and the people of southwestern Illinois. out his role in my life, I would never have enced caseworkers. been a Member of Congress. Dean passed f As Members of Congress, it is our job to be away earlier this year after a long battle with the voice for foster children and make sure CONGRATULATING FOCUS: HOPE kidney and liver disease, but his memory will their dreams are recognized. We owe it to ON RECEIVING THE 2006 EXEM- continue to guide and inspire his family and them to streamline the adoption process to en- PLARY INTEREST CONTRIBUTION friends in the years ahead. sure positive outcomes for these kids. AWARD Dean was easy to look up to—he towered It is important that we continue to make this over most of us with a height of 6′ 4″ and the process more accessible to families so that athletic build of someone who excelled in these children can be welcomed into loving HON. JOHN D. DINGELL OF MICHIGAN sports. He easily transitioned from the small homes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES town competition of Portland, North Dakota to Despite the obstacles that we still need to Wednesday, November 15, 2006 stand-out on the University of North Dakota overcome, this is a time to celebrate those football team. families that have decided to make a dif- Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Dean’s parents obviously instilled in him an ference in the life of a child. congratulate Focus: HOPE and its wonderful intellectual curiosity and love of learning—that I commend these families and hope that team for being selected to receive the 2006 would be an important feature of his character children across the nation will find a place to Exemplary Public Interest Contribution Award throughout his life. call home this Saturday as part of National (EPIC). Focus: HOPE co-founder Eleanor Dean quickly completed his university years Adoption Day. Josaitis is one of my dear friends and one of earning his undergraduate and law degrees in f the most admirable and inspiring women I just 5 years. He married Mary Trom from Lis- know. She has put together an outstanding bon, North Dakota, and upon graduation they HONORING THE 60TH ANNIVER- team of motivated, energetic individuals such began the adventure of Dean’s service in the SARY OF VFW METZGER-CROOK as Keith Cooley, who recently became Chief Federal Bureau of Investigation. POST 6504 Executive Officer. Dean would have been the very picture of The EPIC Award is one of the most pres- an FBI agent in those days—tall, strong, HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO tigious honors recognized by the United States smart, and absolutely committed to advancing OF ILLINOIS government through the Department of Labor, justice and public safety. Dean was never one IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honoring public interest organizations that sup- to talk about himself, so most of his experi- port equal employment opportunities and have Wednesday, November 15, 2006 ences as an FBI agent were never shared— worked with federal contractors to make these even with those closest to him. I know, how- Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to opportunities available for minorities, women, ever, he served with honor and that the FBI ask my colleagues to join in honoring the 60th individuals with disabilities, and veterans. has never had an agent more trustworthy than anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars For nearly four decades, Focus: HOPE has Dean Lenaburg. Metzger-Crook Post 6504 in Waterloo, Illinois. been a leading voice for eliminating discrimi- After several years Dean, Mary and their In 1946, as many of our nation’s veterans nation and injustice, starting in Southeast four young daughters, Kristin, Kathryn, An- were returning from serving their country in Michigan. Following the deadly and violent drea, and Susan, came back to North Dakota World War II, a small group of veterans in 1967 Detroit riots, Father William Cunningham where Dean began his career as a practicing Monroe County, Illinois began discussions and Eleanor Josaitis founded Focus: HOPE, a attorney—briefly in Oakes and later in Valley about forming a local VFW post. With assist- metropolitan civil and human rights organiza- City where he was a fixture in the area’s legal ance from the Adjutant of the neighboring post tion committed to ‘‘intelligent and practical ac- community for more than 30 years. in Belleville, and after the original group solic- tion to overcome racism, poverty and injus- In the course of these years, Dean made ited additional veterans for membership, the tice.’’ The belief is that this goal can be ac- many positive contributions to his community, Metzger-Crook Post was formed and received complished if the playing field is level and the his clients and friends. He profoundly influ- its charter on April 27, 1946. The name, economic mainstream is accessible to every- enced my own life during this time, as re- Metzger-Crook, was selected in honor of the one. vealed in three examples. first two Monroe County residents to give their Focus: HOPE programs assist individuals In 1971, my father died unexpectedly at the lives in World War II, Monroe Metzger and from all walks of life in many different ways. age of 57. Dean handled the estate. To this William Crook. Their food distribution program is one of the day, I vividly remember the competent and With 108 names on the original charter, largest in the nation, serving 43,000 children, sensitive representation he provided to our John Mitchell was elected as the first presi- mothers and seniors every month. Focus: grief stricken family. His example of service dent. Meetings in the early days were held in HOPE career development programs are tar- furthered my own thinking with regards to pur- a variety of locations as the fledgling organiza- geted towards preparing participants for em- suit of a law career. tion grew in size of membership and array of ployment in high-demand fields such as engi- In 1974, Dean supported my application for activities. The first fish fry and picnic was held neering and information technology. Since its the Rotary Foundation Award. With his help, I on July 4, 1946 and was such an instant suc- inception, Focus: HOPE has literally helped won the scholarship and was able to pursue cess that it developed into an annual event. thousands of individuals—particularly women graduate studies in England. Post 6504 has provided support for count- and minorities—to become financially inde- Finally, Dean and his law partner R. Jon less individuals and organizations in Monroe pendent. Fitzner allowed me to fulfill my first career

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Jon had a great memory I believe the value of junior members in Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise and knew most of the Members, past and today to recognize Jerold L. Harris of Wichita, many law firms is found solely in the billable present, by name on sight. hours they generate for the benefit of the firm. Kansas. Jerold has served rural America for Dean Lenaburg and R. Jon Fitzner thought I All who had the honor to meet and work 43 years in his role with the Farm Credit Sys- had something to offer in the area of public with Jon Corbin will truly miss him. On behalf tem. American agriculture will miss this good leadership. Without their understanding and of the former and current Members Jon served friend come January when he plans to retire. Jerold grew up on a farm near Denby, support, I would never have been able to par- over more than 50 years, and the entire South Dakota, and later attended high school ticipate in the political process. House community, we celebrate Jon’s con- in Gordon, Nebraska. After receiving a Bach- I only hope Dean knew the dimensions of tributions to this institution and extend condo- elor’s Degree in Agricultural Business from gratitude I will always have for his allowing me lences to his family and friends on his pass- Colorado State University in 1963, he went to to take my shot at elective office. As long as ing. work for the Farm Credit System, where his I may remain in public service, I hope and positive leadership helped people work to- pray my efforts are worthy of the trusting sup- f gether. Jerold embodies a statement he often port he provided. quotes ‘‘There is no limit to progress when One final aspect of Dean needs noting. He GYNECOLOGIC CANCER EDUCATION people work together.’’ had a first rate intellect and insatiable appetite AND AWARENESS ACT OF 2005 During Jerold’s 43 years of service, one ac- for learning. He was a lifelong student of his- complishment truly stands out. The Western tory and read extensively. He would positively SPEECH OF Farm Credit Bank in Sacramento, California delight in uncovering a new insight or perspec- entered into a joint management agreement tive on the historical development of our State HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG with the Farm Credit Bank of Wichita in Janu- and Nation. ary 2002. The Board of Directors named His interest in scholarship led him to ex- OF MICHIGAN Jerold as President and Chief Executive Offi- tended service on the Valley City Library IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cer. Under this agreement, Jerold combined Building. Our beautiful Andrew Carnegie build- the operations of these two banks while devel- ing and its contents reflect his conscientious Tuesday, November 14, 2006 oping and implementing a strategy to merge contribution to the preservation and enhance- the two banks and form a new bank, U.S. ment of our community library. Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, earlier AgBank, FCB, which would be headquartered Dean’s spirit—including his active mind, his this week the House of Representatives in Wichita, Kansas. concern for others, and his good humor—lives passed H.R. 1245, known as ‘‘Johanna’s The 1980s were a difficult decade for Amer- on in his daughters and grandchildren. Law,’’ which will increase the awareness and ican agriculture. During part of this time Jerold Dean Lenaburg had a life well lived. All of knowledge of gynecologic cancers. This legis- was the Chief Executive Officer of the jointly us whose lives he touched feel grateful for lation authorizes a national campaign to in- managed Ninth District Federal Land Bank As- having known him and will carry him in our crease awareness of gynecologic cancers—in- sociation and the Ninth District Production thoughts and memories always. cluding the creation of written information to Credit Association that served four states. f distribute to the public. Even in those difficult times, Jerold was able to bring people together, under a common ob- IN MEMORY OF JON CORBIN, REC- This legislation was named after a con- jective, to produce results. OGNIZING HIS SERVICE TO THE stituent of mine, Johanna, who was diagnosed During his long and distinguished career, HOUSE with ovarian cancer in 1997. Johanna was a Jerold held numerous leadership positions healthy and active 54-year-old woman who within the Farm Credit System. He has served HON. VERNON J. EHLERS had retired from teaching from Southfield as a loan officer, an appraiser, a supervisor OF MICHIGAN Lathrup High School when she was diag- and a manager, a follower and a leader, but IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nosed. It was a shock to Johanna and her always with the same dedication and achieve- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 family when they received the devastating ment. news. Sadly, the cancer was not caught in Jerold has also provided distinguished serv- Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, on November 6, time and she passed away on August 29, ice at the national level, serving 15 years as 2006 the U.S. House of Representatives lost 2000. a member of the Farm Credit System Presi- an institution in the Members’ Dining Room dents Planning Committee, during three of Each year, more than 80,000 women are di- when Jon Corbin, maitre d’ until January 2006, which he served as Chairman. Jerold also agnosed with a gynecologic cancer. One- passed on. served 11 years on the Board of Directors of Jon started his lifelong career working for third—or 28,000—of these women will die the Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Cor- Congress in 1954 working for Representative from the disease. Survival rates drop 50 per- poration, with three of those years as Chair- Sam Rayburn and the Texas Delegation giving cent or less if the cancer is not diagnosed man. He also serves on the Board of Directors tours of the U.S. Capitol. He also took a sec- early. of the National Council of Farmer Coopera- ond job at the U.S. Senate Post Office from Early detection is critical to successfully tives (NCFC) and is a member of the NCFC which he retired in 2005. Jon became very treat gynecologic cancers. Many symptoms of Executive Council. popular working with the Texas Delegation this type of cancer often resemble non-threat- Jerold is also a familiar face here in Wash- and was assigned the position of personal ening illnesses. Furthermore, many gyne- ington, DC. He has represented the Farm server for Rep. Rayburn in his private dining cologic cancers do not have a reliable screen- Credit System by testifying before both the room until Rep. Rayburn’s death in 1961. Jon ing test for the general public to utilize. House and Senate Agriculture Committees on went on to become the maitre d’ of the Main numerous occasions, and always dem- Dining Room, now the Members’ Dining It is important that we educate the American onstrated a deep understanding of the issues Room, in 1968. public on early detection and prevention of and provided excellent input on the decisions Jon loved his job, working with the Members gynecologic cancers. Public awareness is cru- facing congressional committees. of the House. He was an astute listener and cial to curbing this deadly disease, and Jerold’s honesty and integrity, keen intel- would gather all the facts before answering Johanna’s Law will help spread knowledge ligence, and an understanding of people has most questions asked of him, giving well that can save the lives of women that may die won him respect from his peers, workers, and thought out, honest answers and his views on needlessly each year. I thank my colleagues the farmers and ranchers he has represented many subjects. He was a huge sports fan and for supporting the passage of ‘‘Johanna’s and served. His accomplishments speak vol- did his research on most scores and the who, Law.’’ umes about his dedication to agriculture. He

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:54 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15NO8.103 E15NOPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS E2062 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 15, 2006 has worked tirelessly to improve agriculture a community activist, she is a dedicated moth- torate through trying workforce downsizing ini- and rural America, and his leadership will be er of a daughter who graduated from Spelman tiatives, delivered significant cost savings, and truly missed. College. As an educator she recently retired improved submarine maintenance planning. It is a great pleasure for me to share his im- from service as the principal of Freedom Most importantly, he directly supported key pressive record of service with my colleagues Academy High School in Brooklyn. Coran Team Submarine strategic goals in maximizing in the U.S. House of Representatives. James went to Brazil in the Summer of 2005 operational days for submarines and deep f as the recipient of the Fulbright Award Win- submergence vehicles, improvement of mod- ning Principals Exchange Program. She was ernization fits, optimization of submarine fleet PERSONAL EXPLANATION the host for the Brazilian principals in New engagements, and preparation of personnel to York. Several of her students were also spon- meet future technical and management chal- HON. BEN CHANDLER sored on an exchange program to Jordan in lenges. OF KENTUCKY the Middle East after winning an award for Admiral Timme has worked closely with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES technology. senior shipyard personnel to develop process Whereas, Coran James, the community Wednesday, November 15, 2006 changes that have resulted in reduced costs leader, is a member of the National Alliance of and increased efficiency at our nation’s public Mr. CHANDLER. Mr. Speaker, I would like Black School Educators, NABSE; Association and private shipyards. These include major ini- to take this opportunity to explain my absence of Black School Educators of New York, tiatives in coordinating work across the Naval from the House of Representatives on Novem- ABENY; New York Urban League; NAACP; Shipyards and strengthening vital areas such ber 13 and 14th. Net Generation of Youth-New York Metro Co- as the innovative One Shipyard concept. ordinator; YWCA; Central Brooklyn Martin Lu- During that time, I was in Quebec City at- After the USS San Francisco grounding inci- ther King, Jr. Commission and the 100 tending the NATO Parliamentary Assembly dent in January 2005, Admiral Timme devel- annual meeting. In the beginning of the 109th Women for Congressman Major R. Owens. Whereas, Coran James is a mentor for the oped the repair and transit procedures that di- Congress, I was honored to receive your ap- rectly help save this high value, and operation- pointment to serve as a member of the as- Youth Congressional Award Program in Brooklyn. The Congress of the United States, ally critical platform for the Navy. Additionally, sembly. in his role as submarine safety certifying offi- The NATO Parliamentary Assembly is vital through The Congressional Award Program, recognizes the initiative, achievement, and ex- cial, he has presided over the certification in fostering an open dialogue on security process for sea trials and unrestricted oper- issues between member nations. A main re- cellence of young persons who accomplish high goals in voluntary public service with the ations of over 47 submarines and manned sponsibility of the assembly is to serve as submersibles. Congress’s check and oversight of NATO ex- presentation of a Congressional Award by a The son of a career military officer, Admiral ecutive policy decisions. Our delegation was member of Congress. Coran is a wonderful Timme attended Rutgers University for one able to meet with representatives from other helper assisting Brooklyn youth to achieve year prior to entering the Naval Academy in NATO countries to further our diplomatic rela- personal goals in order to earn the Youth Con- 1974, graduating with distinction in 1978 with tionships. As you know, our security, both eco- gressional Award. Coran received the Con- a degree in mechanical engineering. Following nomic and military, is increasingly dependent gressman MAJOR R. OWENS’ ‘‘Youth Service commissioning and completion of nuclear upon building these relationships. For this rea- Award for Outstanding Efforts in Developing power school and basic submarine training, son, I consider it prudent to participate as Youth Leaders for the 21st Century,’’ in Sep- Admiral Timme reported to USS Archerfish. much as possible in NATO Parliamentary As- tember 2005. He served as Reactor Controls Assistant and sembly meetings. Whereas, Coran James has been a sup- Weapons Officer, completing three deploy- Please let the RECORD show that had I been porter of numerous education and civic organi- ments. In March 1983, Admiral Timme was present I would have voted in the following zations over the years and is a leader in the assigned to the Personnel Exchange Program ways: rollcall vote 517, ‘‘yes’’; rollcall vote 518, community. She exhibits a superior level of with the Royal Navy in the United Kingdom. ‘‘yes’’; rollcall vote 519, ‘‘no’’; rollcall vote 520, personal integrity, motivation, intelligence and He served on the staff of Flag Officer Sub- ‘‘yes’’; rollcall vote 521, ‘‘yes’’; rollcall vote emotional control. She works extremely well marines at the Commander-in-Chief Fleet 522, ‘‘yes’’; rollcall vote 523, ‘‘yes.’’ as a productive leader and team member, has excellent problem solving abilities and can re- Headquarters in Northwood, England. Admiral f late to others in an effective manner. On the Timme completed Submarine Officers Ad- PERSONAL EXPLANATION occasion of her retirement Tribute on Friday, vanced Course in October 1985, earning the November 17, 2006, I am pleased, on behalf L. Y. Spear Award as class honorman. He HON. IKE SKELTON of the constituents of the 11th Congressional then reported as new construction Engineer District to salute Coran James as a Point of Officer on the PCU Tennessee, where the OF MISSOURI Light for all Americans. ship earned the Navy Unit Commendation dur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f ing the shipyard construction period. Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Later, Admiral Timme served at the Bureau TRIBUTE TO REAR ADMIRAL of Naval Personnel in Washington, D.C., as Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall vote WILLIAM G. TIMME 511, which was on the question of passage of the submarine department head detailer. Dur- H.R. 4772, the Private Property Rights Imple- ing this tour he earned a masters degree in mentation Act, I inadvertently voted ‘‘no’’. This HON. JAMES P. MORAN Engineering Management from The Catholic OF VIRGINIA bill was considered on September 29, 2006, University. He relieved as Executive Officer of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and approved by the House on a vote of 231 USS Chicago in April 1991, earning the Battle to 181. Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Efficiency ‘‘E’’ award. Subsequently, he served My intent was to vote aye on rollcall vote Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to as Flag Secretary and Senior Aide to Com- 511, and I wish the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD pay tribute to Rear Admiral William G. Timme mander Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. to indicate my support for this legislation. on the occasion of his retirement from the In March 1995, Admiral Timme relieved as f United States Navy on November 30, 2006, a Commanding Officer, USS Helena and con- service he entered as a Midshipman at the ducted two western Pacific deployments, TRIBUTE TO CORAN JAMES AS A Naval Academy in 1974. which included numerous exercises and oper- POINT OF LIGHT Over the past four years, Admiral Timme ations, including supporting the USS Con- has performed superbly as the Naval Sea stellation Battle Group. Subsequently, USS HON. MAJOR R. OWENS Systems Command’s Deputy Commander for Helena conducted an interfleet transfer and OF NEW YORK Undersea Warfare. His energy, drive, leader- began a Depot Modernization Period at Ports- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ship, keen understanding of national goals, mouth Naval Shipyard. In May 1998, he re- objectives, and priorities, and ability to develop ported to the New Attack Submarine Program Wednesday, November 15, 2006 innovative approaches has left an exception- as the Warfare Requirements and Fleet Liai- Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, Whereas, I have ally positive impact across the Undersea War- son Officer. In June 2000, Admiral Timme re- worked with Coran James in various activities fare enterprise. lieved as the Program Manager for Undersea for more than 10 years in education, political Admiral Timme’s personal efforts have suc- Weapons, responsible for all of the Navy’s tor- and social projects. In addition to her role as cessfully steered the Undersea Warfare direc- pedo programs.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:54 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15NO8.106 E15NOPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS November 15, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2063 Admiral Timme’s awards include the Legion payroll system that equalized the pay for both ning of a relationship that would persist, un- of Merit Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, men and women. broken, for three centuries. Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achieve- In 1966, President Johnson appointed Today we also celebrate the people of the ment Medal and several unit and service Judge Heaney to the 8th Circuit Court of Ap- Netherlands who have stood beside us in awards. peals. In that capacity, Judge Heaney has good and bad times since the War of Inde- The Department of the Navy, the Congress, been a champion of protecting the rights of pendence. The Dutch granted the U.S. Con- and the American people have been well the disadvantaged. He is devoted to making gress its first loan, helping to sustain a strug- served by this dedicated naval officer. Admiral sure that every person has an equal oppor- gling Nation at one of its lowest points; in the Timme’s professionalism, superior technical tunity for an education, a job, and a home. He wake of Pearl Harbor, the Dutch were among and managerial expertise and determination to firmly believes the poor, the less educated, the first nations to align themselves with the support the Fleet are unrivaled. He has been and less advantaged deserve the protections U.S. and they fought proudly with the 82nd instrumental in ensuring that the U.S. Sub- provided by the United States Constitution. and 101st Airborne Divisions in the occupied marine force is, and will remain, the world’s As a hard working, well-prepared, and fair- Netherlands during the Second World War. most preeminent in the 21st century. He minded jurist, Judge Heaney left his legal im- Today, the Dutch stand by us still in the ranks leaves an enduring legacy. primatur on school desegregation cases, of NATO and among our troops in the ongoing Mr. Speaker, I am honored to rise today to bankruptcy law, prisoner treatment, and social efforts to combat terrorism in Afghanistan. express appreciation to Admiral Timme for his security law. Dutch American Heritage Day is a special outstanding service to the nation. I also want His public service is discerned by industry, day not only because it celebrates the herit- to recognize and thank his wife Suzette and brilliance, and scholarly excellence. His com- age and contribution of Americans of Dutch his daughters Savannah and Morgan for their passion and dedication to our most disadvan- descent but because the day is also a cele- loyalty and support. No one in our armed taged are unparalleled. bration of a friendship that has helped shape serves can do their job without the love and It is fitting and proper for Congress to des- and sustain our Nation from the days of its in- understanding of their loved ones. They have ignate the Duluth, Minnesota Federal Building fancy. We are thankful to the people of the shared equally in all of Admiral Timme’s suc- and United States Courthouse and Custom- Netherlands and we look forward to continued cess. On behalf of the citizens of Virginia’s 8th house in honor of Judge Gerald W. Heaney. strong ties and goodwill for years to come. district, I would like to thank Admiral Timme I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- for his steadfast service to his country over his porting this bill. f illustrious 28-year career and wish him and his f family fair winds and following seas in his re- HONORING EMILY J.T. PEREZ tirement. DUTCH AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY f HON. ALBERT RUSSELL WYNN HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN GERALD W. HEANEY FEDERAL OF MARYLAND OF MARYLAND BUILDING AND UNITED STATES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COURTHOUSE AND CUSTOM- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, November 15, 2006 HOUSE Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, today, on Mr. WYNN. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, Sep- HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR Dutch American Heritage Day, I rise to recog- tember 23, I attended the funeral services for Army Second Lieutenant Emily J.T. Perez, an OF MINNESOTA nize the history of warm relations the Dutch outstanding young officer who gave her life in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and American people have shared for over 400 years and also to celebrate the many con- service to her country while patrolling near Wednesday, November 15, 2006 tributions of Dutch Americans to U.S. history. Najaf, in southern Iraq, on September 12th of Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- Americans of Dutch descent include Theo- this year. port of a bill to name the Federal building and dore, Franklin, and Eleanor Roosevelt, whose Emily J.T. Perez was a 23-year-young United States Courthouse and Customhouse courage and strength helped lead the Amer- woman of great determination and distinction in Duluth, Minnesota, in honor of Judge Ger- ican people through difficult times in our Na- from Prince George’s County, Maryland, who ald W. Heaney. Judge Heaney was appointed tion’s past. Their ranks also include President rose to the top of her class at Oxon Hill High Judge of the United States Court of Appeals Martin Van Buren, Walt Whitman, and Thomas School. Seeing her tremendous potential, I for the 8th Circuit on November 3, 1966. After Edison—and Senator Arthur Vandenberg who had the honor of nominating her for an ap- 40 years of distinguished judicial service, helped shape U.S. foreign policy after World pointment to the United States Military Acad- Judge Heaney retired on August 31, 2006. War II. emy at West Point. Emily rose to the top of Judge Heaney was born on January 29, The Dutch were deeply involved in the ex- her class to become the first minority female 1918, in Goodhue, a rural community in the ploration of the New World and the settlement Command Sergeant in West Point’s history. southeastern part of Minnesota. As a child of the early colonies. In 1609, while searching With sadness I acknowledge her for another growing up in a farming community, Judge for an easy route to Asia, Captain Henry Hud- distinction; she is the first female graduate of Heaney learned the value of a close family, son discovered the river that bears his name. West Point to die in Iraq. Lt. Perez, a platoon honesty, and hard work. These qualities have Soon after, Dutch settlements began springing leader assigned to the 20th Support Battalion, marked not only his personal life but also his up throughout and beyond modern-day New 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, perished life as a public servant. He was educated at York State into what is now Connecticut, New when an improvised roadside device exploded the College of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Min- Jersey, Rhode Island, Delaware, and Pennsyl- underneath her Humvee. nesota, and received his law degree from the vania. Today, Americans of Dutch descent live Emily Perez was a young woman of many University of Minnesota in 1941. in concentrations in Michigan, California, Flor- talents, with a passion to serve others. Born in Gerry Heaney is a decorated World War II ida, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Washington, Texas, Heidelberg, Germany to a military family, she veteran. He was a member of the distin- Ohio, and Illinois. decided early on that she wanted to be a sol- guished Army Ranger Battalion and partici- The ties between the United States and the dier. Her family moved to Fort Washington, pated in the historic D-Day landing at Nor- Netherlands date back to the earliest days of Maryland, and Emily enrolled at Oxon Hill mandy. He was awarded the Silver Star for the Republic. It was the Dutch who first recog- High School and became Wing Commander of extraordinary bravery in the battle of La Pointe nized the United States of America and The the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps. At du Hoc in Normandy, France. He also re- Hague was home to the first American em- Peace Baptist Church in the District of Colum- ceived a Bronze Star and five battle stars. bassy in the world. The American people will bia, she started an HIV–AIDS ministry to edu- At the end of the war, Judge Heaney re- not soon forget how on November 16, 1776, cate young people on the dangers of the life- turned home and entered private practice in as the American warship, Andrew Doria, en- threatening disease. She also volunteered with Duluth. During that time he was instrumental tered the harbor of the Dutch island of St. the Red Cross at an HIV–AIDS peer education in improving the state education system, and Eustatius in the West Indies, the fort fired a center where she shared stories of those living served on the Board of Regents of the Univer- salute, recognizing the flag of the United with depression and the stigma of AIDS. sity of Minnesota. He was instrumental in States of America—the first of such acts by Emily was a sprinter. She ran the third leg helping the Duluth school system develop a any country. This salute heralded the begin- for the Army’s 400-meter relay team and ‘‘She

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HIGHLIGHTS The House agreed to H.J. Res. 100, Making further continuing appro- priations for the fiscal year 2007. The House agreed to H. Con. Res. 496, Providing for a conditional ad- journment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate. Senate related to the subject matter of the bill; that once Chamber Action the bill has been amended, it be read a third time, Routine Proceedings, pages S10941–S10976 and the Senate begin consideration of H.R. 5682, Measures Introduced: Five bills and one resolution the House-passed companion, that all after the enact- were introduced, as follows: S. 4052–4056, and S. ing clause be stricken, and the text of S. 3709, as Res. 614. Page S10965 amended, if amended, be inserted thereof and the Senate vote on passage of H.R. 5682, as amended; Measures Passed: provided further that following passage of the bill, Nutrition Services: Senate passed H.R. 6326, to the Senate insist upon its amendment, request a con- clarify the provision of nutrition services to older ference with the House, the Chair be authorized to Americans, clearing the measure for the President. appoint conferees, and S. 3709 be returned to the Page S10950 calendar. Pages S10941–42 Continuing Appropriations: Senate passed H.J. Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Ap- Res. 100, making further continuing appropriations propriations Agreement: A unanimous-consent for the fiscal year 2007, clearing the measure for the agreement was reached providing that, notwith- President. Page S10954 standing the September 14, 2006 passage of H.R. United States–India Peaceful Atomic Energy Co- 5385, making appropriations for Military Construc- operation Act—Agreement: A unanimous-consent tion and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies for agreement was reached providing that at a time to the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, that be determined by the Majority Leader, in consulta- Hutchison (for Akaka) Amendment No. 5128, and tion with the Democratic Leader, the Senate begin Hutchison (for Reed) Amendment No. 5125, be fur- consideration of S. 3709, to exempt from certain re- ther modified. Page S10975 quirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 Signing Authority Agreement: A unanimous-con- United States exports of nuclear materials, equip- sent agreement was reached providing that during ment, and technology to India, and to implement this adjournment of the Senate, the Majority Leader, the United States Additional Protocol; that a man- and Senator Coburn, be authorized to sign duly en- agers’ amendment to be agreed to by Senators Lugar, rolled bills or joint resolutions. Page S10976 Biden, and Frist, be agreed to as original text for the purpose of further amendment; that the only other Appointments: amendments in order be the following: Ensign (rel- MINER Act Technical Study Panel: The Chair, ative to inspection, to be considered in closed ses- on behalf of the Majority Leaders of the Senate and sion) Reed, Levin, Obama, Dorgan (two amend- House of Representatives, pursuant to Public Law ments), Feingold, Boxer, Feinstein, Harkin, Binga- 109–236, appointed Thomas P. Mucho, of Pennsyl- man (up to seven amendments), Kennedy, and Dodd; vania, to serve as a member of the MINER Act that all amendments, except Senator Feingold’s, be Technical Study Panel. Page S10975 relevant second-degree amendments and that all be D1103

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:15 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D15NO6.REC D15NOPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with DIGEST D1104 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST November 15, 2006 Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- lowing nominations: Committee Meetings Terrence W. Boyle, of North Carolina, to be (Committees not listed did not meet) United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit. William James Haynes II, of Virginia, to be CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit. Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Legisla- Peter D. Keisler, of Maryland, to be United States tive Branch resumed hearings to examine progress of Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit. the Capitol Visitor Center construction, receiving William Gerry Myers III, of Idaho, to be United testimony from Alan M. Hantman, Architect of the States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit. Capitol; Robert C. Hixon, Jr., Capitol Visitor Center James Edward Rogan, of California, to be United Project Executive; and Bernard L. Ungar, Director, States District Judge for the Central District of Cali- and Bradley M. James, Assistant Director, Physical fornia. Infrastructure Issues, Government Accountability Of- Benjamin Hale Settle, of Washington, to be fice. United States District Judge for the Western Dis- Hearings recessed subject to the call. trict of Washington. U.S. MILITARY OPERATIONS Norman Randy Smith, of Idaho, to be United Committee on Armed Services: Committee concluded States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit. open and closed hearings to examine the current sit- Michael Brunson Wallace, of Mississippi, to be uation and U.S. military operations in Iraq and Af- United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit. ghanistan, after receiving testimony from General Margaret A. Ryan, of Virginia, to be a Judge of John P. Abizaid, USA, Commander, U.S. Central the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Command; David M. Satterfield, Senior Advisor to Forces for the term of fifteen years to expire on the the Secretary of State and Coordinator for Iraq, De- date prescribed by law. partment of State; Lieutenant General Michael D. Scott Wallace Stucky, of Maryland, to be a Judge Maples, USA, Director, Defense Intelligence Agency; of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed and General Michael V. Hayden, USAF, Director, Forces for the term of fifteen years to expire on the Central Intelligence Agency. date prescribed by law. NOMINATIONS Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, Coast Committee on Armed Services: Committee ordered favor- Guard, Navy. Page S10976 ably reported 31 routine military nominations in the Messages From the House: Page S10964 Army, Navy, and Air Force. Measures Referred: Page S10964 PUERTO RICO Measures Placed on Calendar: Page S10964 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Committee concluded a hearing to examinethe December 2005 Executive Reports of Committees: Pages S10964–65 report from the President’s Task Force on Puerto Additional Cosponsors: Page S10965 Rico’s status, after receiving testimony from Rep- Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: resentative Fortu´no; C. Kevin Marshall, Deputy As- Pages S10965–73 sistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Counsel, Department of Justice; and Puerto Rico Governor Additional Statements: Pages S10962–64 Anı´bal Acevado-Vila´, and Ruben Berrios Martinez, Amendments Submitted: Pages S10973–75 Puerto Rican Independence Party, both of San Juan. Authorities for Committees to Meet: Page S10975 FOOD SAFETY Privileges of the Floor: Page S10975 Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Adjournment: Senate convened at 2:15 p.m., and Committee concluded a hearing to examine current adjourned at 6:32 p.m., until 9:30 a.m., on Thurs- challenges and new ideas to safeguard consumers re- day, November 16, 2006. (For Senate’s program, see lating to food safety, focusing on foodborne illness in the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today’s general and the response to the recent outbreak of E. coli infections associated with fresh spinach, after Record on page S10976.) receiving testimony from Robert E. Brackett, Direc- tor, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration, and Lonnie J. King, Senior Veterinarian, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, both of the Department of Health and

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:15 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D15NO6.REC D15NOPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with DIGEST November 15, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D1105 Human Services; Kevin Reilly, California Depart- Florida; Jeff S. Palmer, DayMark Safety Systems, ment of Health Services, Sacramento; Robert J. Bowling Green, Ohio; and John Vazzana, Intralytix, Whitaker, MissionStar Processing, Salinas, California; Inc., Baltimore, Maryland. Terri-Anne Crawford, Franwell, Inc., Plant City, h House of Representatives Making further continuing appropriations for Chamber Action the fiscal year 2007: H.J. Res. 100, to make further Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 13 pub- continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2007. lic bills, H.R. 6325–6337; and 8 resolutions, H.J. Pages H8653–54 Res. 101; H. Con. Res. 495–496; and H. Res. Committee Election: The House agreed to H. Res. 1083–1087, were introduced. Page H8672 1083, electing Representative Sekula Gibbs to the Additional Cosponsors: Pages H8672–73 Committees on Education and the Workforce and Reports Filed: There were no reports filed today. Transportation and Infrastructure. Page H8655 Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the guest Conditional Adjournment Resolution: The House Chaplain, Chaplain Scott Crosley, 101st Airborne agreed to H. Con. Res. 496, providing for the condi- Division, Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Page H8643 tional adjournment of the House and conditional ad- journment or recess of the Senate. Pages H8655–56 Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the following measures: Convening day of the 110th Congress: The House agreed to H.J. Res. 101, appointing the day for the To convey to the town of Frannie, Wyoming, convening of the first session of the One Hundred certain land withdrawn by the Commissioner of Tenth Congress. Page H8656 Reclamation: S. 101, to convey to the town of Frannie, Wyoming, certain land withdrawn by the Authorization to print as a House document of Commissioner of Reclamation—clearing the measure ‘‘A History, Committee on the Judiciary, United for the President; Pages H8645–46 States House of Representatives, 1813–2006’’: New England Wilderness Act of 2006: S. 4001, The House agreed by unanimous consent to dis- to designate certain land in New England as wilder- charge from committee and pass H. Con. Res. 423, ness for inclusion in the National Preservation sys- amended, authorizing to print as a House document tem and certain land as a National Recreation of ‘‘A History, Committee on the Judiciary, United Area—clearing the measure for the President; States House of Representatives, 1813–2006’’. Page H8656 Pages H8646–49 Providing a new effective date for the applica- Clarifying the provision of nutrition services to bility of certain provisions of law to Public Law older Americans: The House agreed by unanimous 105–331: H.R. 6325, to provide a new effective date consent to H.R. 6326, to clarify the provision of nu- for the applicability of certain provisions of law to trition services to older Americans. Page H8656 Public Law 105–331; Pages H8649–50 Speaker pro tempore: Read a letter from the Financial Netting Improvements Act of 2006: Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Tom Concur in Senate amendments to H.R. 5585, to im- Davis of Virginia and Representative Wolf, to act as prove the netting process for financial contracts, by Speaker pro tempore to sign enrolled bills and joint resolutions through December 5, 2006. Page H8657 a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of 395 yeas with none voting ‘‘nay’’, Roll No. 522—clearing the measure for the Calendar Wednesday: Agreed to dispense with the President; Pages H8650–51, H8654–55 Calendar Wednesday business of Wednesday, De- Congratulating the St. Louis Cardinals on win- cember 6, 2006. Page H8656 ning the 2006 World Series: H. Res. 1078, to con- Agreed, without objection, the business in order gratulate the St. Louis Cardinals on winning the under the Calendar Wednesday rule is dispensed Page H8657 2006 World Series, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of 395 with today, November 15, 2006. yeas with none voting ‘‘nay’’, Roll No. 523; and Quorum Calls—Votes: Two yea-and-nay votes de- Pages H8651–53, H8655 veloped during the proceedings today and appear on

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pages H8654–55 and H8655. There were no OVERSIGHT—ENERGY EMPLOYEES quorum calls. OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS COMPENSATION Adjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and at PROGRAM 1:16 p.m., pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Immi- Res. 496, the House stands adjourned until 1:30 gration, Border Security, and Claims continued over- p.m. on Friday, November 17, 2006, unless it sooner sight hearings entitled ‘‘The Energy Employees Oc- has received a message from the Senate transmitting cupational Illness Compensation Program Act: Are its adoption of the concurrent resolution, in which We Fulfilling the Promise We Made to Cold War case the House shall stand adjourned pursuant to Veterans When We Created the Program?’’ (Part IV) that concurrent resolution until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Testimony was heard from public witnesses. December 5, 2006. f Committee Meetings COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2006 IRAQ—CURRENT SITUATION AND MILITARY OPERATIONS (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Committee on Armed Services: Held a hearing on the Senate current situation and military operations in Iraq. Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Readiness Testimony was heard from David M. Satterfield, and Management Support, to hold hearings to examine Senior Advisor to the Secretary and Coordinator for Department of Defense business systems modernization Iraq, Department of State; and GEN John Abizaid, and financial management accountability efforts, 9:30 USA, Commander, U.S. Central Command, Depart- a.m., SR–232A. ment of Defense. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: to hold hearings to examine the reauthorization of the Pipe- SECURE BORDER INITIATIVE line Safety Program, 10 a.m., SR–253. Committee on Homeland Security: Subcommittee on Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: to hold hear- Management, Integration, and Oversight held a ings to examine the nomination of Kevin M. Kolevar, of hearing entitled ‘‘The Secure Border Initiative: En- Michigan, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Elec- suring Effective Implementation and Financial Ac- tricity Delivery and Energy Reliability), 10 a.m., countability of SBInet.’’ Testimony was heard from SD–366. the following officials of the Department of Home- Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests, to hold hearings to examine S. 3636, to establish wilderness land Security: Gregory L. Giddens, Director, Secure areas, promote conservation, improve public land, and Border Initiative Program; Deborah J. Spero, Deputy provide for high quality economic development in Wash- Commissioner, Customs and Border Protection; ington County, Utah, and S. 3772, to establish wilderness Elaine Duke, Chief Procurement Officer; and Rich- areas, promote conservation, improve public land, and ard L. Skinner, Inspector General; and public wit- provide for high quality development in White Pine nesses. County, Nevada, 2:30 p.m., SD–366. OVERSIGHT—NORTH KOREA’S NUCLEAR Committee on Environment and Public Works: business meeting to consider the nomination of Alex A. Beehler, TEST: NEXT STEPS of Maryland, to be Inspector General, Environmental Pro- Committee on International Relations: Held an oversight tection Agency, Time to be announced, Room to be an- hearing on North Korea’s Nuclear Test: Next Steps. nounced. Testimony was heard from R. Nicholas Burns, Committee on Finance: Subcommittee on Health Care, to Under Secretary, Political Affairs, Department of hold hearings to examine the States’ perspective of the State. Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), 2:30 p.m., SD–215. PREVENTING HARASSMENT THROUGH Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: to OUTBOUND NUMBER ENFORCEMENT ACT hold hearings to examine proposals to improve drug safe- Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Crime, ty and innovation, 10 a.m., SD–430. Terrorism, and Homeland Security held a hearing on Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: H.R. 5304, Preventing Harassment through Out- business meeting to consider S. 4046, to extend oversight and accountability related to United States reconstruction bound Number Enforcement Act. Testimony was funds and efforts in Iraq by extending the termination heard from Representative Murphy; Barry Sabin, date of the Office of the Special Inspector General for Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Divi- Iraq Reconstruction, and the nominations of Thurgood sion, Department of Justice; Philip G. Kiko, Chief Marshall, Jr., of Virginia, and James H. Bilbray, of Ne- of Staff and General Counsel, House Committee on vada, each to be a Governor of the United States Postal the Judiciary; and a public witness. Service, Stephen Thomas Conboy, of Virginia, to be

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United States Marshal for the Superior Court of the Dis- Committee on the Judiciary: to hold oversight hearings to trict of Columbia, and Dan Gregory Blair, of the District examine the Civil Rights Division of the Department of of Columbia, to be a Commissioner of the Postal Rate Justice, 9:30 a.m., SD–226. Commission, Time to be announced, Room to be an- Select Committee on Intelligence: to receive a closed brief- nounced. ing regarding intelligence matters, 10:30 a.m., SH–219. Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, to resume hearings to examine Department of Defense travel policies House and practices, focusing on the cost benefit analysis of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, executive, brief- Defense Travel System, 10 a.m., SD–342. ing on Intelligence Matters, 12 p.m., H–405 Capitol.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 9:30 a.m., Thursday, November 16 1:30 p.m., Friday, November 17

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Thursday: Senate will be in a period of Program for Friday: To be announced. morning business. Senate expects to begin consideration of S. 3709, U.S.–India Peaceful Atomic Energy Coopera- tion Act, and H.R. 5384, Agriculture Appropriations Act.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Ehlers, Vernon J., Mich., E2061 Moran, Jerry, Kans., E2061 Everett, Terry, Ala., E2052 Oberstar, James L., Minn., E2063 Aderholt, Robert B., Ala., E2055 Herseth, Stephanie, S.D., E2056 Owens, Major R., N.Y., E2062 Andrews, Robert E., N.J., E2034, E2035 Hyde, Henry J., Ill., E2056 Pelosi, Nancy, Calif., E2053 Blunt, Roy, Mo., E2052 Johnson, Timothy V., Ill., E2059 Petri, Thomas E., Wisc., E2054 Brady, Robert A., Pa., E2039, E2043, E2048, E2049 Jones, Stephanie Tubbs, Ohio, E2034, E2035 Pomeroy, Earl, N.D., E2060 Burgess, Michael C., Tex., E2039, E2043, E2048, E2049, Kanjorski, Paul E., Pa., E2038, E2042, E2047, E2048, Porter, Jon C., Nev., E2038, E2042, E2046, E2048, E2050, E2050 E2050, E2051, E2052, E2054 E2051, E2051, E2052, E2053 Capito, Shelley Moore, W.Va., E2051 Kirk, Mark Steven, Ill., E2054 Rangel, Charles B., N.Y., E2058 Cardoza, Dennis A., Calif., E2059 Knollenberg, Joe, Mich., E2061 Chandler, Ben, Ky., E2062 Lantos, Tom, Calif., E2046 Skelton, Ike, Mo., E2062 Costello, Jerry F., Ill., E2060 Lipinski, Daniel, Ill., E2041, E2046 Smith, Christopher H., N.J., E2041, E2046 Cuellar, Henry, Tex., E2033, E2034, E2036, E2037, E2039, Maloney, Carolyn B., N.Y., E2040, E2044 Stupak, Bart, Mich., E2057 E2042, E2047, E2049, E2050 Matsui, Doris O., Calif., E2034, E2035, E2037, E2038, Towns, Edolphus, N.Y., E2033, E2035, E2036, E2037, Davis, Danny K., Ill., E2033, E2035, E2036, E2037, E2043 E2058 E2039, E2040, E2043, E2045, E2047, E2049 Davis, Tom, Va., E2040, E2053, E2057 Meek, Kendrick B., Fla., E2040, E2043, E2048 Van Hollen, Chris, Md., E2063 Diaz-Balart, Lincoln, Fla., E2055 Mica, John L., Fla., E2059 Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E2056 Dingell, John D., Mich., E2060 Miller, Jeff, Fla., E2051 Wolf, Frank R., Va., E2057 Doyle, Michael F., Pa., E2059 Moran, James P., Va., E2062 Wynn, Albert Russell, Md., E2063

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