E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 111 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

Vol. 156 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2010 No. 124 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was THE JOURNAL ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER called to order by the Speaker pro tem- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The PRO TEMPORE pore (Mr. YARMUTH). Chair has examined the Journal of the The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. last day’s proceedings and announces JACKSON of Illinois). The Chair will en- f to the House his approval thereof. tertain up to 15 further requests for 1- Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- minute speeches on each side of the DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER nal stands approved. aisle. PRO TEMPORE f The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- f fore the House the following commu- ACCEPT AMENDMENT TO MAKE TAX CUTS PERMANENT nication from the Speaker: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina WASHINGTON, DC, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the September 15, 2010. asked and was given permission to ad- gentleman from New York (Mr. TONKO) I hereby appoint the Honorable JOHN A. dress the House for 1 minute and to re- come forward and lead the House in the YARMUTH to act as Speaker pro tempore on vise and extend his remarks.) this day. Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. NANCY PELOSI, Mr. TONKO led the Pledge of Alle- Speaker, in 108 days, liberals will im- Speaker of the House of Representatives. giance as follows: pose the largest tax increase in U.S. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the f history. This $3.9 trillion increase will United States of America, and to the Repub- impact every taxpayer, hurting small lic for which it stands, one nation under God, businesses and hardworking families by PRAYER indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. killing jobs, and a death tax dev- Reverend Roderick Pearson, St. f astating to family businesses such as Mark Remnant Ministries, Central auto dealers and farmers. I am offering Islip, New York, offered the following an amendment to tomorrow’s legisla- prayer: WELCOMING REVEREND RODERICK PEARSON tion that will prevent this job-killing Our Heavenly Father, we acknowl- tax increase by making the tax cuts edge You as the sovereign ruler of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without permanent. I urge support for the universe and the divine guide for all of objection, the gentleman from New amendment for an immediate up-or- our lives. You said ask and it shall be York, Congressman ISRAEL, is recog- down vote on tax cuts that are crucial given, seek and you shall find, knock nized for 1 minute. to promoting jobs. and the door shall be open. There was no objection. Freezing tax rates for 2 years is the To Solomon, one of the world’s rich- Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to first part of the two-part plan that Re- est and most powerful leaders of an- welcome Reverend Roderick Pearson as publicans have to create jobs in Amer- cient times, You offered to him, ‘‘What guest chaplain. He is the founder and ica. The second step is cutting spend- shall I give to you?’’ We offer this pray- organizer of the St. Mark Remnant ing by 20 percent to stop Washington’s er in the same spirit of Solomon: Ministries in Central Islip, Long Is- reckless spending. The time is now to O God, You have shown great mercy land. act, and I urge the Rules Committee to to our Nation because our forefathers On September 26, Reverend Pearson allow an up-or-down vote on the walked in Your truth, in Your right- will celebrate 14 years of pastoral lead- amendment to offer tax relief to all eousness, and in uprightness of heart ership. He is the President of the Islip hardworking Americans. with You. You continue to be kind to- branch of the NAACP. He received the In conclusion, God bless our troops, wards us. You have given these, Your NAACP National Thalheimer Award. and we will never forget September the servants, the ability to govern and Reverend Pearson has devoted him- 11th in the global war on terrorism. serve. Therefore, now give to them an self to fighting bigotry, to building f understanding heart, wisdom to judge bridges, and to lifting up communities. Your people, that they might discern His presence, I hope, will inspire all of SAFENET’S 35TH ANNIVERSARY between good and evil. Let Your will be us on both sides of the aisle to do the (Mrs. DAHLKEMPER asked and was done on Earth as it is in Heaven. same. It is with great pride that I wel- given permission to address the House In the name of our Lord and Savior come Reverend Roderick Pearson to for 1 minute and to revise and extend we pray. Amen. the House this morning. her remarks.)

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:57 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H15SE0.REC H15SE0 mmaher on DSK69SOYB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H6688 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 15, 2010 Mrs. DAHLKEMPER. Mr. Speaker, I return from the Republican recession, their tireless work ethic. It’s for that rise today to honor an exceptional or- our top priority is to create jobs and reason, and it’s no surprise, that 97 per- ganization in Erie, Pennsylvania on restore responsible fiscal policies that cent of American exports to other na- their 35th anniversary of service to our support the middle class. tions comes from products made by community. The key part of our pro-growth agen- small businesses. SafeNet is an agency of dedicated da is helping small businesses. Small I’ve been a Member of Congress for professionals and volunteers working businesses are indeed the economic en- exactly 5 months this morning, and the to end domestic violence against gine, creating two-thirds of the new one fact in common for each of these women, men, children and the elderly jobs over the past 15 years. The role of 150 days has been that Republicans by providing shelter, counseling, legal small businesses is especially impor- have inexplicably blocked tax cuts and advocacy and education. SafeNet helps tant as we strive to create jobs and better credit for America’s small busi- victims find support through a wide move this economy forward. With the nesses. Every day that goes by without range of programs, working closely right resources and the right opportu- the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act with hospitals, schools, law enforce- nities, small businesses can respond is another day during which small busi- ment and the courts to increase aware- quickly with opportunities that create ness owners put off investing in new ness and understanding of domestic vi- jobs. equipment, avoid hiring new workers, olence. Democrats have already enacted and see opportunities to expand pass For 35 years, SafeNet has brought eight tax cuts for small businesses, in- them by. hope and help to so many people in my cluding tax credits, payroll tax holi- It’s time to pass this critical legisla- region. Through their public education days, incentives for capital invest- tion so that small businesses can get campaign, Unmasking the Faces, ments, and other measures to help back to doing what they do best—grow- SafeNet is showing us all that victims small business thrive. We passed these ing America’s economy. of domestic violence can overcome measures despite strong opposition f their experiences and become strong from House Republicans and will con- MAKING PRODUCTS IN AMERICA survivors and active members of our tinue our fight for small businesses de- community. spite their votes against the small (Mr. KAGEN asked and was given On behalf of all the families in my re- business community. permission to address the House for 1 gion, I extend my thanks and congratu- minute and to revise and extend his re- f lations to SafeNet on their 35th anni- marks.) versary and offer my support in their SMALL BUSINESSES Mr. KAGEN. Mr. Speaker, I have the mission to put an end to domestic vio- high honor and responsibility of rep- lence. (Mr. INSLEE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 resenting the Swanningson family from f minute and to revise and extend his re- Kaukauna, Wisconsin. Here you see CARTEL EXTORTION marks.) Tony and his wife, Sherry; his son, (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Speaker, I was re- Corey; and daughter, Kayla. Tony wrote me this note recently given permission to address the House minded again last night why our effort when his company, Appleton Coated for 1 minute.) to help small businesses makes sense. I Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, vio- was at the Alliance to Save Energy and Paper, was having problems selling lence continues to seep across the I gave an award called the Andromeda paper because of illegal paper being Mexican border. Narco-terrorists con- Award to a company called O-Power. It dumped into our country by China. tinue to take shots at our Border Pa- is a small company that has developed ‘‘Congressman Kagen, I’ve been a trol from across the Rio Grande River. a way to help Americans save energy, paper maker for 18 years, and I am Drugs and human trafficking continue and they have been spectacularly suc- grateful for the opportunity to provide as our outmanned, out-financed and cessful. They found a way, if you share for my family that the industry has outgunned law enforcement agents information about what your neighbors given me. In 2009 I lost my job, through continue to struggle against this vio- are doing, you can reduce your energy no fault of my own and through no lence. costs dramatically. fault of my company, Appleton Coated. But how is this for a new wrinkle in This company is growing rapidly and My job was stolen because somebody the drug cartel threat? Law enforce- doing well, but these small companies broke the law, and that’s not right. ment officials in Texas indicate that need access to capital, and we are pro- The dumping of foreign paper into the the drug cartels may have opened up a posing plans to make sure that they United States from companies that are protection racket on the American side can get access to capital in our efforts subsidized by their own governments of the border. Reports show that His- to increase small business lending. If creates a marketplace that seriously panics living on the American side are we do that, these small businesses are threatens my family and countless now paying protection money to the going to thrive. We’ve got to get out of other families throughout the United drug cartels. These Mexican cartels are the gate to compete with China when it States.’’ threatening harm to their relatives on comes to clean energy and efficiency. If We’re going to make it in America the Mexican side of the border. If they we pass these bills, we will. Let’s keep when we begin making things here in have relatives in Mexico, pay up or going with small business lending. America as well. We need to balance our trade deals and push back against they will be hurt, or worse. f The narco-terrorist extortion racket illegal paper being dumped into our do- is just another example of crime com- b 1010 mestic market by China. ing into America from across the bor- SMALL BUSINESS JOBS AND f der. People who say that organized CREDIT ACT DON’T CUT TAXES FOR crime threats crippling Mexico don’t MILLIONAIRES affect Americans are living in Never (Mr. DEUTCH asked and was given Neverland. permission to address the House for 1 (Mr. YARMUTH asked and was given And that’s just the way it is. minute.) permission to address the House for 1 Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, small minute.) f businesses are the backbone of Amer- Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, our Re- DEMOCRATIC PRO-GROWTH ica’s economy. More than half of Amer- publican colleagues are constantly re- AGENDA ican workers are employed by small minding us that the administration (Mr. TONKO asked and was given businesses. In fact, 99.7 percent of busi- last year said that unemployment permission to address the House for 1 nesses in the United States employ would not get to 8 percent if we passed minute and to revise and extend his re- fewer than 500 people. our Recovery Act. Well, that remains marks.) When I talk to small business owners to be seen. But let’s talk about a pro- Mr. TONKO. Mr. Speaker, while in south Florida, I’m always inspired jection that they made some years ago Democrats work to help our country by their entrepreneurial spirit and that they don’t want to talk about, and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:57 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H15SE0.REC H15SE0 mmaher on DSK69SOYB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE September 15, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6689 that’s that we were going to have end- Department of Labor called 14(c). It’s a Losing one of the Little Rock Nine is less surpluses. They used that pre- certificate from the United States De- an event no one looked forward to. Los- diction of endless surpluses to justify partment of Labor which says that peo- ing one of the Little Rock Nine, sadly, cutting taxes for the wealthiest people ple with disabilities can get paid less is what happened on September 5, 2010, in the United States. than subminimum wage. But it is not when Jefferson Allison Thomas passed Well, those people had a great dec- subminimum wage for all of them—it is away in Columbus, Ohio. ade. On average, $100,000 savings on hardly a wage at all. Some of these Yesterday’s heroes, with death, be- taxes during that time. Did they create people who are on disability are mak- come legends and such is the case with more jobs because they cut their taxes? ing 45 cents an hour or less in sheltered Jefferson Thomas. Perhaps no group of No. In fact, we had actually the most workshops. young people is as well known as Jef- stagnant period of private sector job So I am suggesting that this issue is ferson Thomas and the others we know growth in modern history. so important that it needs to be as the Little Rock Nine. Every Amer- So now, when we don’t have an end- brought to the floor of the United ican, for all time, must honor and re- less surplus, in fact, a very large def- States Congress. This is a civil right, member the heroism of these young- icit, and we need job creation, they and we need to make it something that sters in 1957, as we have done in 1999 say, Oh, let’s cut their taxes again. It is a priority of this Congress as soon as with the Congressional Gold Medal and wasn’t good enough that the average possible. also with a commemorative coin and a millionaire had his or her net worth in- f postage stamp. creased by 16 percent in 2009 while AMERICAN HELLENIC EDU- None of us can imagine the daily tor- every other American stagnated. No. CATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSO- ment and fear these students faced. No They want to make it a little bit better CIATION young person today can imagine what for the wealthiest people in America. segregation meant for teens like Jef- (Mr. VISCLOSKY asked and was We want to cut taxes for middle class ferson Thomas in 1957. But Jefferson given permission to address the House America and not millionaires. Thomas knew; Jefferson Thomas acted. for 1 minute and to revise and extend And Jefferson Thomas is an American f his remarks.) hero who will be missed and honored. DEMOCRATS CONTINUE FIGHT FOR Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is MIDDLE CLASS TAX CUTS AND with great pleasure and admiration f DEFICIT REDUCTION; REPUB- that I stand before you today to honor b 1020 LICANS CONTINUE TO HOLD MID- the American Hellenic Educational DLE CLASS HOSTAGE TO TAX Progressive Association, AHEPA, THE HIGH HOLIDAYS CUTS FOR THE WEALTHY Chapter 78, of Merrillville, Indiana, for (Mr. KLEIN of Florida asked and was being named Chapter of the Year dur- (Mr. ELLISON asked and was given given permission to address the House ing the association’s national conven- permission to address the House for 1 for 1 minute and to revise and extend tion that was held in July of this year. his remarks.) minute.) AHEPA Chapter 78 is to be com- Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Speaker, in this Mr. KLEIN of Florida. We are cur- mended for its outstanding service. time of debate around taxes and tax- rently in the midst of the Jewish High AHEPA Chapter 78 was established on Holidays, a holy time when we reflect ation, it’s hard to figure out what’s July 25, 1925. It currently consists of really true. Republicans say this; on the past year and welcome a new 130 members, with 13 being life mem- one. To everyone who celebrated Rosh Democrats say that. Let me tell you bers of over 50 years. In accordance what’s actually the fact. Hashanah last week, I wish you and with the AHEPA mission of commu- your family a healthy and happy 5771. The fact is that the Republicans nity service, the members of Chapter 78 want to give the top 2 percent of the During the Rosh Hashanah service at represent the best in all of us through my synagogue, I was honored to offer wealthiest Americans tax breaks that their selfless giving, kindness, and gen- would add $700 billion to the deficit the Jewish prayer for the United erosity. States. This prayer hopes for the day over the next 10 years. They’re saying Most recently, the chapter has dis- when ‘‘Peace and security, happiness they’re going to stop tax cuts for mid- tinguished itself by donating signifi- and prosperity, justice and freedom dle class people unless the top 2 per- cant funds to organizations throughout may forever abide in our midst.’’ And I cent get their tax cut that would add northwest Indiana, including Christian can think of no more laudable and im- $700 billion to the deficit. Now, that’s Haven House and Saints Monica and portant goal than to work towards that not fair given that middle class people Luke Soup Kitchen. have faced foreclosure, have faced a For nearly two decades, the chapter day with all of our heart and energy. drop in home value, have faced unem- has also worked tirelessly to provide As we pray for and work towards ployment, have faced so many difficult safe, exceptionally well-maintained, peace and security for the United economic hurdles. and affordable housing for senior citi- States, we also extend those prayers to Why do they insist on giving the top zens who otherwise might today find the State of Israel. The threats against 2 percent a huge tax break that they themselves in very abject cir- the Jewish homeland are real, and we don’t need, only giving the top 2 per- cumstances. cannot allow them to go unchecked. cent that tax break? Middle class peo- Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and the The American people stand with our ple need relief. Middle class people other distinguished colleagues join me brothers and sisters in Israel, and the need it now. in again congratulating the AHEPA alliance and friendship between our f Chapter 78 of Merrillville, Indiana. two Nations remains unbreakable. I hope that all who celebrate these SUBMINIMUM WAGE FOR f meaningful High Holidays have the op- DISABLED JEFFERSON THOMAS OF THE portunity to do so amongst loved ones. (Mr. CLEAVER asked and was given LITTLE ROCK NINE Reflection with our friends and family permission to address the House for 1 (Mr. SNYDER asked and was given is the hallmark of this time of year. minute.) permission to address the House for 1 From my family to yours, warmest Mr. CLEAVER. There are a number minute.) wishes during this special season. of issues that fail to make it to the Mr. SNYDER. Mr. Speaker, sopho- f floor, but there’s one issue that I abso- mores in high school are not often lutely feel strongly about and believe called on to lead a nation. Under the MIDDLE CLASS TAX CUTS that the people of this Congress and leadership of nine black students in (Ms. HIRONO asked and was given the people of the Nation need to know, Little Rock in 1957, including high permission to address the House for 1 and that is the subminimum wage for school sophomore Jefferson Thomas, minute.) people with disabilities. the Federal Government enforced the Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Speaker, if we Inclusion is a birthright. This is a rights of all students to have equality don’t act soon, middle class income civil right. And there is a rule in the of education. families across the country will see

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:57 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H15SE0.REC H15SE0 mmaher on DSK69SOYB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H6690 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 15, 2010 their taxes go up. I have spent the past ‘‘(b) CLARIFICATION OF APPLICABILITY TO House and Senate are exempt from the 6 weeks crisscrossing the Hawaiian is- ARTICLES, MATERIALS, AND SUPPLIES FOR USE Buy American Act, and it’s time for land chain, meeting with small busi- OF LEGISLATIVE BRANCH.— that to change. ness owners, workers, educators, and ‘‘(1) APPLICABILITY TO LEGISLATIVE The House and the Senate buy BRANCH.—Except as provided in paragraph farmers. I’ve asked them how they feel (2), subsection (a) applies with respect to ar- things, many things: Pencils, pens, about extending the Bush tax cuts for ticles, materials, and supplies acquired for paper, envelopes, furniture, fur- the wealthiest Americans. And we the use of any office in the legislative nishings, office machines, and equip- agreed that the most important thing branch, including the House of Representa- ment of every kind. You name it. There we can do now is extend the tax cuts tives and the Senate, in the same manner as are no reasons that Buy American re- for the middle class. such subsection applies with respect to arti- quirements should not apply to the I will oppose those who hold the mid- cles, materials, and supplies acquired for the Congress as to any other Federal agen- dle class tax cuts hostage so that peo- use of a department or independent estab- cy. That’s what the gentlelady’s legis- lishment. lation will accomplish. ple earning more than $1 million will ‘‘(2) SPECIAL RULE FOR PRODUCTS BEARING receive average tax cuts of $100,000 an- OFFICIAL CONGRESSIONAL INSIGNIA.—In the From my perspective as chairman of nually. The top 2 percent of these in- case of any product which bears an official the House Administration Committee, come earners in our country can afford insignia (including a mark resembling an of- H.R. 2039 will provide us with one more to pay their fair share. Extending the ficial seal) of the United States House of tool we can use to prevent the purchase Bush tax cuts for this group will pile Representatives, the United States Senate, of foreign-made goods when suitable on a whopping $700 billion to our def- or the United States Congress and which is American-made goods are available. icit over the next 10 years. acquired for the use of an office of the legis- Mr. Speaker, this is a good bill. I lative branch, the following shall apply: We must pass legislation now that ‘‘(A) The head of the office may not make commend the gentlelady for intro- ensures that 98 percent of Americans a determination under subsection (a) that it ducing it, and I urge the House to pass and 97 percent of small businesses do is inconsistent with the public interest to it. not pay higher taxes next year. And enter into a contract in accordance with this Mr. Speaker, I now yield 5 minutes to let’s remember that the 111th Congress Act. the sponsor of the bill, the distin- and the Obama administration have al- ‘‘(B) The head of the office may not make guished gentlelady from Ohio (Ms. ready enacted eight tax cuts for small a determination under subsection (a) that an KAPTUR). businesses. We can no longer afford to article, material, or supply is not mined, produced, or manufactured, as the case may b 1030 continue the tax cuts for the wealthi- be, in the United States in sufficient and rea- Ms. KAPTUR. I want to thank Chair- est among us. sonably available commercial quantities and man BRADY for his leadership and the f of satisfactory quality. ‘‘(C) The last sentence of subsection (a) expeditious manner in which his com- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER shall not apply.’’. mittee dealt with this bill. I thank him PRO TEMPORE (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 69 of for his leadership on jobs in America all the time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the Revised Statutes of the United States (2 U.S.C. 109) is repealed. I ask my colleagues to support H.R. ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. 2039 when it comes to a vote later will postpone further proceedings The amendments made by this Act shall today, the Made in America Promise today on motions to suspend the rules take effect upon the expiration of the 180-day Act, which applies the provisions of the on which a recorded vote or the yeas period which begins on the date of the enact- Buy America Act that already apply to and nays are ordered, or on which the ment of this Act. the executive branch to the legislative vote incurs objection under clause 6 of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- branch, the Congress. It is apparent to rule XX. ant to the rule, the gentleman from all America that we are facing a Record votes on postponed questions Pennsylvania (Mr. BRADY) and a Mem- daunting job deficit. will be taken later. ber opposed each may control 20 min- Over 14.9 million people still are out f utes. of work. Moreover, in 2009, our Nation The Chair recognizes the gentleman CONGRESSIONAL MADE IN racked up a trade deficit of $375 billion, from Pennsylvania. AMERICA PROMISE ACT and this year it’s likely to be double GENERAL LEAVE that, with more imports coming into Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. our Nation than exports going out. For Speaker, I move to suspend the rules Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that every billion dollars of trade deficit, we and pass the bill (H.R. 2039) to clarify all Members may have 5 legislative lose a minimum of 10,000 more jobs. the applicability of the Buy American days in which to revise and extend Without this mammoth trade deficit, Act to products purchased for the use their remarks and include extraneous our economy this year would have of the legislative branch, to prohibit matters on the measure now under con- grown 5 percent. Instead, growth was the application of any of the exceptions sideration. readjusted downward to 1.5 percent, a to the requirements of such act to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there huge 3-point drop, and the worst products bearing a Congressional seal, objection to the request of the gen- growth rate since 1947, because trade and for other purposes, as amended. tleman from Pennsylvania? deficits matter. The Clerk read the title of the bill. There was no objection. For America to address this job gap, The text of the bill is as follows: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. our unconscious Nation must develop a H.R. 2039 Speaker, I yield myself such time as I consciousness to make it in America Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- may consume. again, because production here equals resentatives of the United States of America in On behalf of my committee, I am jobs in America. That consciousness Congress assembled, pleased to bring this bill to the House. must begin here in Congress in the SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This is a very important bill designed highest law-making branch of our Na- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Congres- to help create more jobs in America. tion. sional Made in America Promise Act of Offered by our colleague, the gentle- This bill applies the Buy America 2010’’. lady from Ohio, H.R. 2039 extends the provisions to the legislative branch. To SEC. 2. APPLICABILITY OF BUY AMERICAN ACT TO LEGISLATIVE BRANCH; NO EX- requirements of the Buy American Act illustrate, just in perusing the gift CEPTIONS FOR PRODUCTS BEARING to the legislative branch of govern- shops that tourists come through in OFFICIAL CONGRESSIONAL INSIG- ment, including the House of Rep- the House and Senate—and even the NIA. resentatives and the Senate. new congressional visitors center—look (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 2 of the Buy Several legislative branch agencies what we found, Chinese calculators, it American Act (41 U.S.C. 10a) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as sub- already abide by the Buy American says here on the lower United States section (c); and Act, including the Government Print- Senate, but then look where it’s (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the fol- ing Office, the Library of Congress, and made—China. There are umbrellas lowing new subsection: the Architect of the Capitol. But the from China, a children’s briefcase, even

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:57 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H15SE0.REC H15SE0 mmaher on DSK69SOYB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE September 15, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6691 with a symbolic seal from the Phil- gress in section 1 of the Constitution tween protecting the wealth of some versus ippines, and an elephant piggy bank for a reason. Congress is for the people creating opportunity for all. I ask my col- from Indonesia. We couldn’t buy every- by the people. leagues to join me in voting for opportunity. thing they displayed, but let me tell But for too long, Congress has en- I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- you, there was no consciousness that couraged Buy America throughout this porting H.R. 2039. Congress should be supporting goods country without setting a strong Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I stand in made in America, here at the highest enough example here in the Halls of support of H.R. 2039, the Congressional Made lawmaking branch of our country. Congress. My colleague has just ref- in America Promise Act of 2009. How can Congress expect to strength- erenced a number of the pieces of goods This bipartisan legislation ensures that the en American industry and create that people purchased that were cer- rules of the Buy American Act that apply to all American jobs if it itself is not buying tainly not made in America. states and federal agencies also apply to Con- American-made goods? If there is one I suspect that our forefathers would gress. Under current law, states and the fed- place in our country that should show- be pleased with this piece of legislation eral government must buy only American case items made in the U.S.A., it is before us. As our Nation works to bol- made products. Though exemptions exist for right here in the Congress. How can the ster our manufacturing sector for the cases where public interest, cost or unavail- American people trust Congress to be 21st century and beyond, we can start ability make purchasing the good prohibitive, responsible if it is selling goods that with making sure that goods sold in all goods purchased by state and federal gov- create jobs in other places, not here in the Capitol and Congress are made ernments must be produced in the United America? right here in the U.S. States. Congress, however, is not subjected to That is why H.R. 2039 was introduced The congressional Made in America this requirement. Promoting American job growth is a priority in the first place, because we must em- Promise Act does just that by requir- for this Congress. This common sense legisla- ploy at this time of high unemploy- ing that the rules of the Buy America tion is example of our commitment. If passed, ment every opportunity to help turn Act apply to the legislative branch. By this legislation will apply a standard for pro- our economic ship of state in a positive passing it, Congress is setting an exam- curement that exceeds that enforced by states direction. This bill creates a clear ple for our Nation. Goods sold in Con- and federal agencies. Any product bearing the standard. It says we must change our gress should say ‘‘Made in the U.S.A.’’ official congressional insignias, including practices. It says we must restore man- For the people, by the people. Right goods bearing a mark resembling the official ufacturing in America. now, we are seeing that getting back to seals of the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Rep- It begins to do this by raising the the basics of making it in America is resentatives, and the U.S. Congress, will have consciousness of our Nation that the what works for our economy. In fact, legislative branch of our Federal Gov- to be made in America. in August, U.S. manufacturing ex- Mr. Speaker, the president has set an ambi- ernment steps forward to say it is time panded for the 13th straight month. to make goods in America again. That tious goal to significantly increase this coun- Our manufacturing sector has always try’s exports over the next two years. This leg- is where new jobs will come from. been a source of pride for our country, Under the Buy America Act, current islation contributes to that effort by ensuring and it is still the best in the world. law states that the Federal Govern- that goods procured by states, federal agen- Now more than ever, we need to en- ment, but not the legislative branch, cies and Congress are made in the U.S.A. I courage the production of goods that must buy American-made products. encourage my colleagues to join me in sup- are made in America because the more But when this bill passes, the Congres- port of the bill. we make at home the more Americans sional Made in America Promise Act Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. will be able to go back to work. will apply the Buy America Act to Con- Speaker, I urge an ‘‘aye’’ vote, and I I strongly support the congressional gress. yield back the balance of my time. In addition, when dealing with any Made in America Promise Act. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The product bearing an official insignia of Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support question is on the motion offered by the House, the Senate and the Con- of H.R. 2039, the Congressional Made in the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. gress, H.R. 2039 will prohibit the excep- American Promise Act. I commend Represent- BRADY) that the House suspend the tions of not purchasing American ative MARCY KAPTUR for her leadership on this rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2039, as goods if they are inconsistent with the issue and working to get the bill passed. amended. public interest, not made in suffi- Today, we are considering legislation that The question was taken. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the ciently available commercial quan- will help improve the Buy American Act, which opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being tities, or under the price of $2,500. This requires the United States government to pur- chase goods produced and manufactured in in the affirmative, the ayes have it. means the only exceptions will be if Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. the goods produced here are unreason- the United States, when it is in the best inter- est of the United States to do so. Specifically, Speaker, on that I demand the yeas able in cost or not used in the United and nays. States. H.R. 2039 would amend the Buy American Act so that ‘‘Buy American’’ statutory requirements The yeas and nays were ordered. This Congress has taken steps to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- close tax loopholes that reward large are applied to articles, materials and supplies used by Congressional offices. Further, the ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the corporations that outsource business Chair’s prior announcement, further and jobs overseas. We are providing tax Made in America Promise Act requires that any article containing the Congressional seal proceedings on this motion will be credits to help small businesses hire postponed. new employees and sell their products be purchased from American vendors, without f and innovation overseas, but we need exception. to do more. Congress must lead by ex- Mr. Speaker, this Act is an important part of BERRY AMENDMENT EXTENSION ample. the Democratic plan to assist Main Street ACT I urge my colleagues to vote in favor Americans—hard-working, talented, dedicated Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I of H.R. 2039, help create jobs in Amer- workers. Citizens of Michigan’s 15th Congres- move to suspend the rules and pass the ica, help rebuild American industry by sional District, unfortunately, have long been bill (H.R. 3116) to prohibit the Depart- building in America once again. Vote victims of outsourcing and unfair trade agree- ment of Homeland Security from pro- for the Made in America Promise Act. ments, even before the Great Recession curing certain items directly related to Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. began. They have seen their jobs shipped the national security unless the items Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to my col- overseas in large part because of corporate are grown, reprocessed, reused, or pro- league on the Committee of House Ad- tax breaks encouraging outsourcing and trade duced in the United States, and for ministration, the gentlewoman from policies that lower labor standards and do other purposes, as amended. California, SUSAN DAVIS. nothing to open up new markets for U.S. The Clerk read the title of the bill. Mrs. DAVIS of California. I want to goods. The text of the bill is as follows: thank my colleague from Pennsylvania This legislation is part of an ongoing effort H.R. 3116 for bringing H.R. 2039 forward today. to save and create American jobs and con- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Mr. Speaker, the forefathers and tinue our country on the path to economic re- resentatives of the United States of America in mothers of our Nation included Con- covery. What we have here is a choice be- Congress assembled,

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Further, the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. mented after the date of the enactment of using data from the U.S. Department 451 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end this section includes comprehensive informa- of Commerce, it is estimated that for the following new section: tion on the requirements described in para- every $1 billion in manufacturing out- ‘‘SEC. 890. BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT; EX- graph (1). put, 12,500 jobs are created in the CEPTIONS. ‘‘(j) CONSISTENCY WITH INTERNATIONAL United States. ‘‘(a) REQUIREMENT.—Except as provided in AGREEMENTS.—This section shall be applied subsections (c) through (e), the Secretary in a manner consistent with United States During these trying economic times, may not procure an item described in sub- obligations under international agree- H.R. 3116 provides us with a unique op- section (b) if the item is not grown, reproc- ments.’’. portunity to create new jobs here in essed, reused, or produced in the United (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Section 890 of the America, thereby giving U.S. workers States. Homeland Security Act of 2002, as added by any opportunity to ‘‘Make it in Amer- ‘‘(b) COVERED ITEMS.— subsection (a), shall apply with respect to ica.’’ This is where we all should stand. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—An item referred to in contracts entered into by the Department of subsection (a) is any item described in para- Homeland Security on and after the date oc- As a strong supporter of U.S. manu- graph (2), if the item is directly related to curring 180 days after the date of the enact- facturing, I believe that it is our duty the national security interests of the United ment of this Act. as a Congress to protect American jobs States. through our support of those small ‘‘(2) ITEMS DESCRIBED.—An item described The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from businesses that manufacture high qual- in this paragraph is any article or item of— ity textile products here in the United ‘‘(A) clothing and the materials and com- California (Ms. RICHARDSON) and the ponents thereof, other than sensors, elec- gentleman from Alabama (Mr. ROGERS) States. tronics, or other items added to, and not nor- each will control 20 minutes. Lastly, let us not forget most impor- mally associated with, clothing (and the ma- The Chair recognizes the gentle- tantly that H.R. 3116 takes away a vul- terials and components thereof); woman from California. nerability in the procurement system. ‘‘(B) tents, tarpaulins, or covers; The law enforcement officials who ‘‘(C) cotton and other natural fiber prod- b 1040 work to protect our southern border— ucts, woven silk or woven silk blends, spun GENERAL LEAVE silk yarn for cartridge cloth, synthetic fabric and northern border, for that matter as or coated synthetic fabric (including all tex- Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I well—have witnessed drug couriers tile fibers and yarns that are for use in such ask unanimous consent that all Mem- using phony uniforms to avoid detec- fabrics), canvas products, or wool (whether bers may have 5 legislative days in tion in the smuggling of illegal drugs in the form of fiber or yarn or contained in which to revise and extend their re- into the United States. fabrics, materials, or manufactured articles); marks and to insert extraneous mate- Considering the loose regulations on or rial on the bill under consideration. the location and types of facilities that ‘‘(D) any item of individual equipment manufactured from or containing such fi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there manufacture uniforms worn by those bers, yarns, fabrics, or materials. objection to the request of the gentle- who protect our Nation, we must take ‘‘(c) AVAILABILITY EXCEPTION.—Subsection woman from California? necessary steps to prevent smugglers (a) does not apply to the extent that the Sec- There was no objection. from using our own uniforms to assist retary determines that satisfactory quality Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I in their illegal activities and, worse, and sufficient quantity of any such article or rise in support of the Berry Amend- highlight vulnerabilities in the U.S. item described in subsection (b)(2) grown, re- ment Extension Act, and I yield myself Homeland Security environment. processed, reused, or produced in the United such time as I may consume. States cannot be procured as and when need- I fully support this legislation, H.R. ed. H.R. 3116, the Berry Amendment Ex- 3116, under consideration and urge my ‘‘(d) EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN PROCURE- tension Act, was introduced by the colleagues on both sides of the aisle to MENTS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES.—Sub- gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. vote for its passage. section (a) does not apply to the following: KISSELL). This legislation would apply Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of ‘‘(1) Procurements by vessels in foreign wa- procurement requirements that have my time. ters. been in place since 1941 at the Depart- Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speak- ‘‘(2) Emergency procurements. ment of Defense to the Department of ‘‘(e) EXCEPTION FOR SMALL PURCHASES.— er, I yield myself such time as I may Homeland Security. Subsection (a) does not apply to purchases consume. As approved in 1941, the purpose of for amounts not greater than the simplified Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support acquisition threshold referred to in section the Berry Amendment was to protect 2304(g) of title 10, United States Code. the United States from our enemies by of H.R. 3116, the Berry Amendment Ex- ‘‘(f) APPLICABILITY TO CONTRACTS AND SUB- requiring that the military maintain tension Act. CONTRACTS FOR PROCUREMENT OF COMMERCIAL rules and regulations regarding the This bill amends the Homeland Secu- ITEMS.—This section is applicable to con- uniforms worn by our soldiers. rity Act of 2002 to prohibit the Sec- tracts and subcontracts for the procurement Extension of the Berry Amendment retary of Homeland Security from pro- of commercial items notwithstanding sec- curing certain items—including tex- tion 34 of the Office of Federal Procurement to the Department of Homeland Secu- Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 430). rity is the necessary thing to do from tiles such as clothing, tents, canvas ‘‘(g) GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE.—In this sec- a security standpoint. Currently, there and cotton—unless they are grown, re- tion, the term ‘United States’ includes the are not any requirements on where uni- processed, reused, or produced in the possessions of the United States. forms worn by enforcing agencies such United States. By requiring the Sec- ‘‘(h) NOTIFICATION REQUIRED WITHIN 7 DAYS as the Transportation Security Admin- retary to procure certain items from AFTER CONTRACT AWARD IF CERTAIN EXCEP- istration and Customs and Border Pro- within the U.S., this bill takes an im- TIONS APPLIED.—In the case of any contract portant step in promoting U.S. job for the procurement of an item described in tection are manufactured. subsection (b)(2), if the Secretary applies an In light of ongoing threats which re- growth and supporting large and small exception set forth in subsection (c) with re- quire the utmost protection of our businesses alike. spect to that contract, the Secretary shall, safety resources and personnel, the ex- The Department of Homeland Secu- not later than 7 days after the award of the tension of the Berry Amendment is ap- rity employs over 150,000 uniformed contract, post a notification that the excep- propriate. Further, the failure to uti- men and women who are dedicated to tion has been applied. lize American invested workers to the Department’s vital mission of pro- ‘‘(i) TRAINING.— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall en- produce military resources is not only tecting the homeland against a range sure that each member of the acquisition detrimental to American manufac- of threats. The U.S. Customs and Bor- workforce who participates personally and turing jobs, but it is also detrimental der Protection, for example, employs substantially in the acquisition of textiles to our Nation’s security. over 21,000 officers and 20,000 Border

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It’s estimated that, since H.R. 3116 will expand this require- materials in the U.S. to support their December of 2000, the United States ment to the Department of Homeland mission, rather than overseas. This, in has suffered a $575 billion deficit in tex- Security. DHS, as we all know, has turn, will help create American jobs in tiles and apparel, a loss of over 587,000 grown. And while the Berry amend- this troubled economy. jobs. In the most recent economic ment has been successful for our mili- The bill provides for exceptions in downturn, textiles has lost 60,000 jobs tary, I see no reason why it would not certain situations, including procure- with the closing of over 44 textiles be equally successful for DHS. The re- ments by vessels in foreign waters, plants. quirement is not unlimited because emergency procurements, low-cost pro- But textiles has not gone away. Tex- government procurement policies are curements, and if items of sufficient tiles is energetic. It’s creative. It rep- also covered by the World Trade Orga- quantity or quality are not available resents the American entrepreneurial nization rules. Berry-type require- when needed. spirit, and it is surviving. This bill is a ments are only permissible for agencies The bill also includes language re- logical step to not only protect our Na- that are critical to national security. quiring its provisions to be applied in a tion’s security by having American As a result, Mr. Speaker, it is my un- manner consistent with U.S. obliga- uniforms on those that protect us in derstanding that H.R. 3116 would only tions under international agreements. Homeland Security, but also protects apply to the Transportation Security H.R. 3116 is a commonsense piece of American security by protecting Amer- Administration because of its national legislation. ican jobs. security role in securing our various I urge my colleagues to support the Mr. Speaker, just two examples of and sundry airports. bill, and I reserve the balance of my the good that came out of just the TSA I am pleased that President Obama time. amendment. We received a letter short- supported the Berry amendment while Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I ly after we passed this act that was he was serving in the Senate and hope yield such time as he may consume to from Arkansas. Twenty people wrote to that his views on this matter have not the gentleman from North Carolina thank us for passing that act because changed, and I think they probably (Mr. KISSELL). it saved their jobs. Now, that’s just 20 have not. Mr. KISSELL. I would like to thank people, but that’s 20 families in an eco- The Berry amendment, furthermore, my colleague from California for yield- nomic downturn that didn’t have to has been endorsed by AMTAC, the ing the time and also for her strong worry about jobs. Richmond Yarns, lo- American Manufacturing Trade Action support for made in America and U.S. cated in a small town near my home- Coalition, and NCTO, the National manufacturing. town, credits the TSA amendment for Council for Textile Organizations. Eco- Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support not only their survival but creating 80 nomically, this requirement makes a of H.R. 3116, the Berry Amendment Ex- additional jobs. We have seen this and lot of sense. Currently the Berry tension Act. For over 60 years, the heard this time and time again from amendment is responsible for approxi- Berry Amendment has served as the just the amendment that we passed mately 70,000 jobs, half of which are in law by which the Department of De- with TSA. We will see this expand even the domestic textile industry. Conserv- fense has had to purchase uniforms for further when we pass this legislation. ative estimates from textile industry our military. It has served its purpose I urge all my colleagues on both sides associations indicate another 21,000 well in protecting the men and women of the aisle to support this common- jobs could be created by extending the of our services with having the best sense H.R. 3116, the Berry Amendment Berry amendment to the Department uniforms and also protecting Ameri- Extension Act. of Homeland Security. cans that make these uniforms in pro- Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speak- I urge my colleagues to support this viding for the jobs thereof. er, as a Member of Congress who grew Berry amendment, a very worthwhile In January of 2009, shortly after I was up in a family that depended on a tex- proposal. sworn in as a freshman Congressman, tile plant check to put food on the Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. I urge folks came to me and asked me if I table, I am proud to yield 3 minutes to Members to support the bill. would help extend the Berry Act in a real champion of the textile industry, Mr. Speaker, I have no further re- homeland security to just the TSA the gentleman from North Carolina quests for time, and I yield back the part. Now, I could not understand why (Mr. COBLE). balance of my time. this had not been done before, but I Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I was assured it had been tried and had b 1050 yield myself the balance of my time. been unsuccessful because there was Mr. COBLE. I thank my colleague Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3116, the Berry apparently a lot of special interest that from Alabama. You indicate your in- amendment, extends the wisdom of our was in opposition to this. volvement and exposure to textile em- forefathers to properly secure our mili- Having worked 27 years in textiles ployment, as did my friend from North tary uniforms to the 21st century of myself, I gladly took on this initiative, Carolina. My late mom was a textile our extended protectors in homeland and with a lot of help, we were able to worker, so I, too, appreciate the sig- security such as the airport TSA work- overcome the special interest, and we nificance of textile employment. ers and Customs and Border Protection were able to get the extension of the The Berry amendment requires the workers. H.R. 3116 is putting American Berry Act to the amendment for the U.S. Defense Department to buy Amer- workers and the American economy Recovery Act applying just to TSA. We ican for certain products that are first by making it in America. immediately went to work to introduce judged to be essential to our military I thank Mr. KISSELL and Chairman a bill of legislation that would com- readiness. Buy American means that THOMPSON for their leadership, and I plete this process by making all of 100 percent of the product is produced encourage my colleagues to support Homeland Security very compliant. and manufactured in the United this important legislation. I’m glad to say with a lot of support, States. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- and a lot of bipartisan support, today The Berry amendment helps ensure er, I rise before you today to speak in support we are successful in bringing that bill that we have a reliable domestic source of H.R. 3116, the Berry Amendment Extension to the floor. It makes sense. It’s only for certain vital goods during time of Act. logical for all of the reasons that have war, and that our troops are equipped As introduced by the gentleman from North been given that we extend to Homeland with the highest quality equipment. Carolina, Mr. KISSELL, H.R. 3116 would re- Security and all the people that work The Berry amendment has worked quire the Department of Homeland Security to there, whether it be Border Patrol, well. I am not aware of any situation, purchase uniforms and textiles that are Made-

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Senate amendments: The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Moreover, as Chairman of the House Com- Strike out all after the enacting clause and ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from insert: mittee on Homeland Security, I am always California (Ms. RICHARDSON) and the SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. looking for ways to provide greater security for gentleman from Alabama (Mr. ROGERS) the United States. Representative KISSELL’s This Act may be cited as the ‘‘First Responder Anti-Terrorism Training Resources Act’’. each will control 20 minutes. legislation does just that. The Chair recognizes the gentle- At present, the uniforms worn by Depart- SEC. 2. ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS FOR FIRST RE- SPONDER TERRORISM PREPARED- woman from California. ment of Homeland Security personnel such as NESS AND RESPONSE TRAINING. GENERAL LEAVE Customs and Border Protection Officers and (a) IN GENERAL.—The Homeland Security Act Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I Transportation Security Administration Officers of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101 et seq.) is amended— are made in locations outside our Nation’s (1) in title V (6 U.S.C. 311 et seq.), by adding ask unanimous consent that all Mem- borders. at the end the following: bers may have 5 legislative days in On August 31, 2010, the Washington Post ‘‘SEC. 525. ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS. which to revise and extend their re- reported that drug couriers often move illegal ‘‘(a) AUTHORITY.—The Secretary may accept marks and insert extraneous material drugs across the United States-Mexico border and use gifts of property, both real and per- on the bill under consideration. sonal, and may accept gifts of services, includ- through the use of disguises. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ing from guest lecturers, for otherwise author- objection to the request of the gentle- Often times these ‘‘cloners’’ as they are re- ized activities of the Center for Domestic Pre- ferred to by law enforcement officials, wear woman from California? paredness that are related to efforts to prevent, There was no objection. false law enforcement uniforms made outside prepare for, protect against, or respond to a nat- of the United States. ural disaster, act of terrorism, or other man- Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I Under current policy, there is nothing to pre- made disaster, including the use of a weapon of rise in support of concurring in the vent these ‘‘cloners’’ from obtaining uniforms mass destruction. Senate amendments to H.R. 3978, and I from foreign factories and using them to trans- ‘‘(b) PROHIBITION.—The Secretary may not ac- yield myself such time as I may con- cept a gift under this section if the Secretary de- sume. port illegal drugs and other contraband across termines that the use of the property or services our borders. As chairwoman of the Emergency would compromise the integrity or appearance Communications, Preparedness, and By restricting the manufacturing of Depart- of integrity of— ment of Homeland Security uniforms to the ‘‘(1) a program of the Department; or Response Subcommittee, I am pleased United States, we will be taking a smart step ‘‘(2) an individual involved in a program of to join the original sponsor of this leg- forward to prevent foreign access to the the Department. islation, the ranking member of that badges, patches, and uniforms that identify ‘‘(c) REPORT.— very subcommittee, Mr. ROGERS of Ala- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall submit bama, in strong support of the First our homeland security personnel. to the Committee on Homeland Security of the This legislation has the support of the Amer- Responder Anti-Terrorism Training House of Representatives and the Committee on Resources Act. ican Manufacturing Trade Action Coalition, the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of National Council of Textile Organizations and the Senate an annual report disclosing— Mr. ROGERS’ district is home to the the American Apparel and Footwear Associa- ‘‘(A) any gifts that were accepted under this Center for Domestic Preparedness, also tion. section during the year covered by the report; known as the Center throughout my Considering our Nation’s current economic ‘‘(B) how the gifts contribute to the mission of comments, and one of the Nation’s pre- situation and the need to take every effort to the Center for Domestic Preparedness; and mier training sites. At the Center, ‘‘(C) the amount of Federal savings that were secure our borders, I urge my colleagues to thousands of first responders from all generated from the acceptance of the gifts. 50 States receive hands-on training for join me in supporting this legislation, which will ‘‘(2) PUBLICATION.—Each report required take sensible steps to create opportunities for under paragraph (1) shall be made publically real world incidents involving chem- domestic manufacturing, promote job creation available.’’; ical, biological, explosive, radiological in the United States, and make our country (2) in section 873(b) (6 U.S.C. 453(b)), by strik- and other hazardous materials. safer. ing ‘‘and by section 93’’ and all that follows As we saw last week on nationwide Ms. RICHARDSON. I yield back the through ‘‘or donations’’ and inserting ‘‘by sec- TV when a ruptured pipeline sent a ball balance of my time. tion 93 of title 14, United States Code, or by sec- of fire into the neighborhoods of San tion 525 or 884 of this Act, gifts or donations’’; The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Bruno, California, completely blowing and to pieces four homes, killing four peo- question is on the motion offered by (3) in section 884 (6 U.S.C. 464), by adding at the gentlewoman from California (Ms. the end the following: ple, in addition to four people who are RICHARDSON) that the House suspend ‘‘(c) ACCEPTANCE AND USE OF GIFTS.—The still missing, this training is vital, and the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3116, as Federal Law Enforcement Training Center may we must continue to find creative ways amended. accept and use gifts of property, both real and to strengthen it. The question was taken; and (two- personal, and accept services, for authorized I am pleased that the legislation be- thirds being in the affirmative) the purposes.’’. fore us today will enhance the training (b) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMEND- of our first responders. Given the Cen- rules were suspended and the bill, as MENTS.— ter’s leading role in all-hazards train- amended, was passed. (1) THE HOMELAND SECURITY ACT OF 2002.—The A motion to reconsider was laid on Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101 et ing, the facility often receives offers of the table. seq.) is amended in the table of contents by in- resources and donations, including f serting after the item relating to section 524 the training displays, emergency response following: equipment, and guest lectures. FIRST RESPONDER ANTI-TER- ‘‘Sec. 525. Acceptance of gifts.’’. The ability to accept, process, and RORISM TRAINING RESOURCES (2) REPEAL.—The matter under the heading utilize these donations and gifts would ACT ‘‘SALARIES AND EXPENSES’’ under the heading strengthen the Center’s ability to offer Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I ‘‘FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CEN- high-quality emergency response train- move to suspend the rules and concur TER’’ under title IV of the Department of Home- ing, as well as in difficult times reduce in the Senate amendments to the bill land Security Appropriations Act, 2004 (6 U.S.C. costs for the Center itself. (H.R. 3978) to amend the Implementing 464a) is amended by striking ‘‘Provided, That in Pursuant to current rules and law, fiscal year 2004 and thereafter, the Center is au- Recommendations of the 9/11 Commis- thorized to accept and use gifts of property, the Center for Domestic Preparedness sion Act of 2007 to authorize the Sec- both real and personal, and to accept services, currently lacks the legal authority to retary of Homeland Security to accept for authorized purposes: Provided further,’’ and accept these types of resources, gifts, and use gifts for otherwise authorized inserting ‘‘Provided,’’. and services. The enactment of H.R.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:57 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H15SE0.REC H15SE0 mmaher on DSK69SOYB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE September 15, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6695 3978 would permit the Secretary of Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Ms. RICHARDSON. I yield myself Homeland Security to accept and use my time. such time as I may consume. gifted items for authorized activities of Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speak- Mr. Speaker, the CDP—the Center for the Center for Domestic Preparedness er, I yield myself such time as I may Domestic Preparedness—and the Fed- that are related to preventing, pre- consume. eral Law Enforcement Training Center paring for, protecting against, or re- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong are law enforcement training organiza- sponding to all-hazards. support of final passage of H.R. 3978, tions for numerous Federal, State and The legislation further directs the the First Responder Anti-Terrorism local agencies, and they provide vital Department of Homeland Security, Training Resources Act. preparation to our law enforcement DHS, to report annually to Congress on Thanks to strong bipartisan support community. In fact, it could definitely any gifts that were accepted and how in both the House and Senate, we are benefit from the use of these additional they might contribute to the Center’s here today with legislation that pro- resources. By allowing DHS-supported mission. The report must also describe vides the CDP with authority to accept training centers to accept these gifts, the amount of federally funded savings donations of items such as railcars, this legislation will help tap into the that were generated from the accept- subway cars, emergency response generosity of the American people and ance of these gifts, which is very im- equipment, and other property and the companies to enhance the training portant as we look for ways to trim services that would help bolster train- for thousands of first responders. In costs. The bill also amends the Home- ing. turn, I expect it will save a significant land Security Act to authorize the Fed- I introduced this bill last November amount of taxpayer dollars. to ensure that first responders who eral Law Enforcement Training Center I encourage my colleagues to support train at East Alabama’s Center For Do- to accept and use gifts, donations, and this important homeland security leg- mestic Preparedness have access to all services. For these reasons, I urge all islation, and I commend Mr. ROGERS available resources that will strength- of my colleagues to support the Senate for his efforts. en their training activities. amendments to H.R. 3978. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- This bill was passed by the House on er, I rise in support of the Senate Amendment HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, COM- December 15, 2009 by a vote of 413–1. On MITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND to H.R. 3978, a bill that would permit the Cen- August 5, the bill passed the Senate ter for Domestic Preparedness and the Fed- INFRASTRUCTURE, with an amendment by unanimous con- Washington, DC, September 14, 2010. eral Law Enforcement Training Center to ac- sent. Hon. BENNIE G. THOMPSON, cept gifts and donations in order to better train I would like to thank Chairman Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, our nation’s first responders. As Chairman of THOMPSON and Ranking Member KING Washington, DC. the Committee on Homeland Security, I was as well as Senators LIEBERMAN and DEAR CHAIRMAN THOMPSON: I write to you pleased that H.R. 3978 received broad bi-par- regarding the Senate amendment to H.R. COLLINS for their support of the bill in 3978, the ‘‘First Responder Anti-Terrorism moving it forward in both chambers. tisan support in the House and passed the Training Resources Act’’. The CDP, located in my district in Senate unanimously. I urge my colleagues to We note that the Senate amendment to Anniston, Alabama, delivers one-of-a- support the Senate Amendment to H.R. 3978. H.R. 3978 contains provisions that fall within kind, hands-on training to America’s Madam Speaker, the Federal Emergency the jurisdiction of the Committee on Trans- emergency responders. Training at the Management Agency’s Center for Domestic portation and Infrastructure. Given that the CDP is fully funded by the Department Preparedness (Center) is the nation’s leading House is scheduled to call up the measure all-hazards first-responder training center. The without formal referral of the bills to com- of Homeland Security. State and local responders from all 50 States, the Dis- Center trains thousands of first responders mittees of jurisdiction, I request an acknowl- and is especially well-known for its weapons edgement that nothing waives, reduces, or trict of Columbia, and the U.S. terri- otherwise affects the jurisdiction of the tories have trained at this center. of mass destruction training facility. It is of sig- Committee on Transportation and Infra- Like other training centers, the CDP nificant interest to the Committee and many of structure over H.R. 3978. often receives offers of donations to as- us have visited the campus to see the impor- Please place a copy of this letter and your sist their training courses. However, tant training that takes place. response acknowledging the Committee on the CDP does not have the legal au- The Center often receives offers of donated Transportation and Infrastructure’s jurisdic- goods and services, such as training displays, tional interest in the Congressional Record thority to accept those donations, and has been forced to turn them down in response equipment, and trailers. These dona- during consideration of the measure in the tions would allow the Center to offer stronger House. the past. My bill fixes this problem. I look forward to working with you as we As amended by the Senate, the bill training opportunities at a lower cost to the prepare to pass this important legislation. ensures that CDP may accept dona- Department of Homeland Security and the Sincerely, tions in support of its entire all-haz- American taxpayer. The Center, however, JAMES L. OBERSTAR, M.C. ards missions. The bill also includes does not have the legal authority to accept Chairman. language to ensure that no gifts are ac- gifts that would enhance its ability to deliver cepted if they are determined to com- superior training. U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, The Senate Amendment to H.R. 3978 would COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY, promise the integrity or the appear- ance of integrity of a program of the amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to Washington, DC, September 14, 2010. permit the Center to receive donated gifts and Hon. JAMES L. OBERSTAR, department or an individual associated Chairman, Committee on Transportation and with the department, and the annual services that are related to preventing, pre- Infrastructure, U.S. House of Representa- report to Congress on donations ac- paring for, protecting against, or responding to tives, Washington, DC. cepted must be made available to the all-hazards, including natural disasters, acts of DEAR CHAIRMAN OBERSTAR: Thank you for public. terrorism and other man-made disasters. The your letter regarding the Senate amend- The bill would also authorize the legislation further calls on the Secretary of ments to H.R. 3978, the ‘‘First Responder Federal Law Enforcement Training Homeland Security to annually report to Con- Anti-Terrorism Training Resources Act.’’ gress on the gifts accepted, how the gifts con- I acknowledge that the Committee on Center to accept gifts under the Home- Transportation and Infrastructure has a ju- land Security Act of 2002, as it has been tribute to the mission of the Center and the risdictional interest in provisions contained doing under the 2004 Department of amount of Federal savings that were gen- within the Senate amendments to H.R. 3978. Homeland Security Appropriations erated from the acceptance of the gifts. I further acknowledge that the lack of a for- Act. The bill also amends the Homeland Security mal referral of the Senate amendments to Act to authorize the Federal Law Enforcement H.R. 3978 does not waive, reduce, or other- b 1100 Training Center to accept and use gifts, dona- wise affect the jurisdiction of the Committee Simply put, this legislation is a win- tions, and services. on Transportation and Infrastructure. win for our first responders, the Amer- Mr. Speaker, the Senate Amendment to I will ensure that this exchange of letters ican taxpayer and the Center for Do- H.R. 3978 will pay immediate dividends for our is included in the Congressional Record dur- ing floor consideration of the Senate amend- mestic Preparedness; and I urge my first responder community by enhancing their ments to H.R. 3978. colleagues to support the bill. training with more resources. The Committee Sincerely, Mr. Speaker, I have no further re- will continue to support these important train- BENNIE G. THOMPSON, quests for time, and I yield back the ing centers and the brave work of our first re- Chairman. balance of my time. sponders. I support the passage of the Senate

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The will control 20 minutes. dle class Americans across our country question is on the motion offered by The Chair recognizes the gentleman have the opportunity to invest in com- the gentlewoman from California (Ms. from Tennessee. mercial real estate, it is important to RICHARDSON) that the House suspend GENERAL LEAVE note that prior to 1960 it was only large the rules and concur in the Senate Mr. TANNER. Mr. Speaker, I ask financial institutions and wealthy amendments to the bill, H.R. 3978. unanimous consent that Members have Americans who had the means to do so. The question was taken; and (two- 5 legislative days to revise and extend Over the last 50 years, REITs have thirds being in the affirmative) the their remarks on the resolution under greatly expanded that opportunity by rules were suspended and the Senate consideration. allowing investors of all income levels amendments were concurred in. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there to buy publicly traded, regulated A motion to reconsider was laid on objection to the request of the gen- shares of these commercial real estate the table. tleman from Tennessee? investment vehicles. REITs haven’t just allowed middle f There was no objection. Mr. TANNER. I yield myself such class Americans to diversify their in- RECOGNIZING ANNIVERSARY OF time as I may consume. vestment portfolios. They have also LAW CREATING REAL ESTATE Mr. Speaker, on September 14, 1960, helped build our local communities—a INVESTMENT TRUSTS (REITS) President Eisenhower signed legisla- true win-win situation. Indeed, over Mr. TANNER. Mr. Speaker, I move to tion into law, creating real estate in- the last five decades, these investment suspend the rules and agree to the reso- vestment trusts. vehicles have helped finance important lution (H. Res. 1595) recognizing the House Resolution 1595 celebrates the commercial real estate projects in 50th anniversary of the passage of leg- 50th anniversary of REITs, as they are every one of our congressional districts islation that created real estate invest- called, and the enhanced opportunities across our country—from hotels to ment trusts (REITs) and gave millions they provide for investments in real es- shopping malls, to hospitals, to office of Americans new investment opportu- tate by Americans from all walks of parks. In fact, in my congressional dis- nities that helped them build a solid life. REITs allow individual investors trict, I am honored to have a number of foundation for retirement security and to purchase interests in portfolios of important entities that are REITs, has contributed to the overall strength real estate assets. In many instances, that truly people in our district don’t of our economy. REITs also operate the properties that even realize are real estate investment The Clerk read the title of the resolu- they own. trusts, which, collectively, employ tion. To qualify as a REIT, these compa- thousands of central Ohioans. Fifty The text of the resolution is as fol- nies must distribute 90 percent of their years after enactment, REITs remain lows: income back to their shareholders in an important part of our Tax Code. the form of dividends. As noted in the I am pleased to be a cosponsor of this H. RES. 1595 resolution, REITs have given average bill with Congressman LEVIN and Con- Whereas, on September 14, 1960, President American investors access to large- gressman CAMP, the lead sponsors; and Dwight D. Eisenhower signed into law tax legislation enabling real estate investment scale commercial real estate invest- I am pleased to be part of this resolu- trusts (hereinafter referred to as ‘‘REITs’’) ment opportunities through publicly tion of recognizing their 50-year anni- to be established throughout the United traded, regulated securities, which pro- versary. States under regulations set by the Federal vide investors with transparency and Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Government; liquidity. my time. Whereas the passage of this legislation en- Four REITs are headquartered in my Mr. TANNER. Mr. Speaker, I am abled REITs to provide all investors with the home State of Tennessee, and nearly pleased at this time to yield 2 minutes same opportunity to invest in large-scale 800 Tennessee properties are owned by to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. commercial real estate that previously was REITs. Across the country, REITs own DAVIS). open only to large financial institutions and wealthy individuals through direct invest- approximately $500 billion commercial Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Let me thank ment in such real estate; real estate properties, approximately the manager for the time. Whereas REITs have placed within the 10 to 15 percent of institutionally Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support reach of the average American investor owned commercial real estate. of this resolution recognizing the 50th large-scale commercial real estate invest- In 2009, REITs paid over $13.5 billion anniversary of the passage of legisla- ment through publicly traded, regulated se- in dividends. More than 30 countries tion that created real estate invest- curities, which provide investors with trans- around the world have passed legisla- ment trusts. parency and liquidity; tion enabling REITs. Again, they have I happen to come from the City of Whereas REITs, by expanding the oppor- Chicago. I represent downtown Chi- tunity to invest in commercial real estate, a helped millions of average American separate and distinct asset class important investors to participate in the real es- cago, and of course it is an investment to the creation of balanced investment port- tate markets of this country as well as opportunity, not only in Chicago but folios, have enabled millions of Americans to others. all over America, for individuals to gain the benefits of dividend-based income, So, Mr. Speaker, I would urge the make use of this opportunity. So, for portfolio diversification and improved over- passage of House Resolution 1595, and I the last 50 years, they have had that all investment performance; reserve the balance of my time. opportunity, and I look forward to see- Whereas REITs have helped millions of Mr. TIBERI. I yield myself such time ing it continue to grow and to develop. Americans successfully invest for their re- as I may consume. I appreciate the opportunity to say tirement security over the past half-century; and (Mr. TIBERI asked and was given that I think real estate investment Whereas September 14, 2010, will mark the permission to revise and extend his re- trusts are very important to the econ- 50th anniversary of the legislation that cre- marks.) omy of our country, and I strongly sup- ated this REIT investment opportunity: Mr. TIBERI. I thank the gentleman port this resolution. Now, therefore, be it from Tennessee as well for being here Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I continue Resolved, That the United States House of on the floor to recognize that 50 years to reserve the balance of my time. Representatives recognizes the 50th anniver- ago, in fact, this week, President Ei- Mr. TANNER. Mr. Speaker, I am sary of the passage of the legislation that senhower signed into law legislation pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gen- created real estate investment trusts that created real estate investment tleman from Oregon (Mr. (REITs) and the enhanced opportunities for investment and retirement security that trusts, or REITs, as the gentleman BLUMENAUER). have been afforded to Americans from all said, which are investment vehicles Mr. BLUMENAUER. I appreciate the walks of life as a result of this landmark leg- that have allowed millions and mil- gentleman from Tennessee’s agreeing islation. lions of Americans expanded opportuni- for me to speak on this.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:57 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H15SE0.REC H15SE0 mmaher on DSK69SOYB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE September 15, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6697 Mr. Speaker, I rise as a cosponsor of Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join viduals with significant financial resources. To H. Res. 1595 to recognize the 50th anni- me in celebrating the 50th anniversary of Real remedy this, Congress adopted legislation es- versary of real estate investment Estate Investment Trusts. tablishing REITs to make it easier for small in- trusts. Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to vestors to invest in commercial properties, For the last 50 years, we have seen acknowledge the 50th anniversary of the legis- similar to mutual funds, by pooling their re- how these publicly traded REITs have lation that enabled the formation of Real Es- sources. President Eisenhower signed the leg- provided American investors with an tate Investment Trusts, or REITs. islation into law on September 14, 1960, fifty affordable way to invest in real estate. Today’s REITs provide investors with an years ago today. I do a lot of work with livable commu- open and liquid option to invest in high-quality As my colleagues know, REITs are compa- nities. I want to congratulate the REIT commercial real estate. nies dedicated to owning and operating in- industry for their efforts to pursue Throughout the country, REITs owned com- come-producing real estate, such as apart- practices that will reduce the carbon panies provide management and leasing serv- ments, shopping centers, regional malls, office footprints of their properties. ices to tenants ranging from health care to re- buildings, industrial warehouses, hotels and b 1110 tail, and multifamily housing to lodging and lodging, health care facilities, and self-storage self-storage sectors. Thanks to the liquidity We are dealing with serious problems buildings. Federal tax law requires that REITs and capital raising advantages enjoyed by of energy efficiency and carbon pollu- meet specific tests regarding the composition publicly held REITs, many of these tenants tion. Buildings account for almost 40 of their gross income and assets, but the key have found an effective and efficient way to percent of our country’s total energy feature of a REIT is the requirement that at improve or expand their facilities while remain- consumption and 72 percent of our elec- least 95 percent of a REIT’s taxable income tricity consumption. This is one area ing focused on their core business. be returned to its shareholders every year. For REITs are pursuing forward looking policies where the industry has had a footprint example, in 2008, REITs returned approxi- that seek to reduce their carbon footprints with that extends from coast to coast. mately $17.8 billion to shareholders in the I commend the REIT industry for energy consumption reduction and by mini- form of dividends. These income returns have joining with Energy Star to find ways mizing the energy requirements of their new been one of the primary reasons why the in- to improve the energy efficiency of the buildings. In New Jersey, REITs own over dustry has performed so well over the years. industry. I am pleased to see honorees twenty buildings that qualify for the Energy In addition, REITs have been recognized for of this program include the Simon Star label. the diversification benefits they bring to indi- Property Group, AMB Property Cor- On the 50th anniversary of the enactment of vidual portfolios, the efficiency of their liquidity poration, and ProLogis—which owns the first REIT law, I look forward to supporting attributes, and the professional management property in my congressional district. Chairman LEVIN’s resolution commemorating practices they bring to the table. I have enjoyed working with the this occasion as it comes to the floor, and I Congress created the path for REITs to REIT industry to introduce H.R. 4599, encourage the industry to continue its commit- exist 50 years ago today, and Congress has the Renewable Energy Expansion Act, ment to sustainability and providing its inves- continued to preserve and perfect the REIT which extends and improves the Recov- tors with a vehicle to advance both their in- method of real estate investing through the ery Act’s grant program for renewable vestments and the surrounding communities. adoption of targeted legislation that has mir- energy production and involves the Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of rored the changing investment marketplace. real estate investment trusts in this H. Res. 1595, and I am pleased to be the lead I want to congratulate the REIT industry on arena. I have worked with my col- Republican cosponsor of the resolution along this important milestone and I hope that the league, LINDA SA´ NCHEZ, to resolve a with the distinguished Chairman of the Ways REIT method of investing continues to be technical barrier which will dramati- and Means Committee, Mr. LEVIN. strong, efficient and effective in today’s econ- cally enhance the ability of REITs to This important and timely resolution cele- omy. access these grants. It is just one ex- brates the 50th anniversary of legislation au- Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I yield ample of where, working with the in- thorizing real estate investment trusts, or back the balance of my time. dustry, we have been able to deal with REITs. President Dwight D. Eisenhower Mr. TANNER. Mr. Speaker, I yield long-term benefits to our communities, signed this legislation into law one-half century back the balance of my time. stabilizing investments, strengthening ago, September 14, 1960. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. neighborhoods, working on ways to Over that half century, REITs have helped BRIGHT). The question is on the motion make sure we are productive, and that finance the very projects that have built the offered by the gentleman from Ten- families are safer, healthier and more main streets and downtowns of each and nessee (Mr. TANNER) that the House economically secure. I congratulate every one of our communities, from shopping suspend the rules and agree to the reso- them on 50 years of progress and look malls and health care facilities, to business lution, H. Res. 1595. forward in the future to having them parks, high-rises and waterfronts. Today, The question was taken; and (two- as valuable allies in this effort. REITs provide Americans from all income lev- thirds being in the affirmative) the Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in els the opportunity to pool their resources and rules were suspended and the resolu- support of H. Res. 1595, Recognizing the 50th invest in large scale commercial real estate tion was agreed to. Anniversary of Real Estate Investment Trusts. ventures. A motion to reconsider was laid on Fifty years ago, Congress passed tax legis- That has not always been the case. Prior to the table. lation to enable real estate investment trusts the 1960 legislation, only the very wealthiest f to be created. Before REITs, only financial in- individuals and corporations had the accumu- stitutions and the wealthy could afford to in- lated capital required to invest in commercial CAPTAIN RHETT W. SCHILLER vest in commercial real estate. REITs allow all real estate. Thanks to REITs and the unique POST OFFICE investors to have these same opportunities to financial incentives they offer to their share- Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I move to invest directly in real estate. REITs opened holders, more middle class Americans can suspend the rules and pass the bill the market to individual investors of all income save and invest, whether it is for a college (H.R. 5873) to designate the facility of levels, providing the chance to invest in real education, a new home, or a secure retire- the United States Postal Service lo- estate the way they invest in other industries, ment. cated at 218 North Milwaukee Street in to diversify their portfolios, and generate in- I am proud to support this commemorative Waterford, Wisconsin, as the ‘‘Captain come for their families for a secure future. resolution, and I urge my House colleagues to Rhett W. Schiller Post Office’’. REITs in the U.S. have grown into a market do the same. The Clerk read the title of the bill. worth over $300 billion. The tax reforms Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in The text of the bill is as follows: passed by Congress in 1986 permit REITs to support of H. Res. 1595, a resolution intro- H.R. 5873 operate and manage property themselves and duced by my colleagues Representatives Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- REIT subsidiaries now mange everything from LEVIN and CAMP, to commemorate the 50th resentatives of the United States of America in residential housing to health care facilities. anniversary of the establishment of real estate Congress assembled, Over 100 REITs are now publicly traded. investment trusts, or REITs. SECTION 1. CAPTAIN RHETT W. SCHILLER POST These developments allow even more growth Prior to 1960, access to the returns for in- OFFICE. opportunities for individuals who include REITs vestments in high-quality commercial real es- (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the in their retirement financial planning. tate assets was limited to institutions and indi- United States Postal Service located at 218

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:57 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H15SE0.REC H15SE0 mmaher on DSK69SOYB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H6698 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 15, 2010 North Milwaukee Street in Waterford, Wis- arms fire. Captain Schiller was killed Service Medal and Army Commenda- consin, shall be known and designated as the in action on November 16, 2006. tion Medal, among others, for his serv- ‘‘Captain Rhett W. Schiller Post Office’’. Mr. Speaker, Captain Schiller is re- ice to our country. Described by his (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, membered as a hard-charging leader map, regulation, document, paper, or other troop commander as the ‘‘epitome of record of the United States to the facility re- who did everything he could to take the Army officer and an Airborne ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to care of his soldiers, raising the spirits Ranger,’’ Captain Schiller’s love for be a reference to the ‘‘Captain Rhett W. and motivation of everyone around the Army and his country was always Schiller Post Office’’. him. His life and achievements over the apparent. course of his service speak volumes The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- b 1120 ant to the rule, the gentleman from about all of our brave servicemen and He was known as an officer who led Missouri (Mr. CLAY) and the gentleman women who have made the ultimate by example, and according to his from Louisiana (Mr. CAO) each will sacrifice in defense of our Nation. Let control 20 minutes. us now pay tribute to the life of Cap- squadron commander, ‘‘raised the spir- The Chair recognizes the gentleman tain Rhett Schiller through the pas- its and the motivation of all those that from Missouri. sage of this legislation. I urge all of our knew him.’’ Mr. Speaker, it is proper that we pass GENERAL LEAVE colleagues to join me in supporting Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- H.R. 5873. this legislation to honor the memory of mous consent that all Members may Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of a true American hero, U.S. Army Cap- my time. have 5 legislative days in which to re- tain Rhett W. Schiller, who made the Mr. CAO. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself vise and extend their remarks. ultimate sacrifice promoting freedom such time as I may consume. and protecting our country. I urge all The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there It is my honor today to rise in sup- objection to the request of the gen- Members to support this bill. port of H.R. 5873 to designate the facil- Mr. Speaker, I would like to yield tleman from Missouri? ity of the United States Postal Service There was no objection. such time as he may consume to the located at 218 North Milwaukee Street Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- author of this legislation, the gen- in Waterford, Wisconsin, as the Captain self such time as I may consume. tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. RYAN). On behalf of the House Committee on Rhett W. Schiller Post Office. Mr. Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. I thank my Oversight and Government Reform, it Speaker, it is altogether fitting and colleagues on a bipartisan basis for proper that we name this post office in is my honor to rise in support of H.R. doing this. Waterford for Captain Schiller to honor 5873. This measure designates the facil- As the chief sponsor of this, I rise in a true American hero and his service to ity of the U.S. Postal Service located support of H.R. 5873, which would des- our country. ignate the United States Postal facil- at 218 North Milwaukee Street in Wa- Captain Rhett W. Schiller was born terford, Wisconsin, as the Captain ity at 218 North Milwaukee Street in on November 7, 1980 in Racine, Wis- Waterford, Wisconsin, as the ‘‘Captain Rhett W. Schiller Post Office. consin. Upon graduation from high H.R. 5873 was introduced by our col- Rhett W. Schiller Post Office.’’ school in 1999, Captain Schiller was ap- league, the gentleman from Wisconsin, In 1999 I had the pleasure of appoint- pointed to the United States Military Representative PAUL RYAN, on July 27, ing Rhett, Captain Schiller, to the Academy at West Point by my distin- United States Military Academy at 2010. The measure was referred to the guished colleague from Wisconsin (Mr. Committee on Oversight and Govern- West Point, an institution from which RYAN). Captain Schiller graduated ment Reform, which ordered it re- he subsequently graduated with a from West Point in 2003 with a major in major in Chinese. Following his grad- ported favorably by unanimous consent Chinese and was then commissioned as uation, Captain Schiller was assigned on July 28, 2010. The measure enjoys an infantry officer. He was assigned to to the 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg, the support of the entire Wisconsin del- the 82nd Airborne Division in Fort first as a platoon leader in Company B egation to the House, and I thank the Bragg, North Carolina. gentleman from Wisconsin for intro- In September of 2005, after Hurricane and later as an executive officer for ducing this measure. I would also like Katrina devastated the gulf coast, Cap- Company A of the 3rd Battalion, 505th to thank Chairman TOWNS and Rank- tain Schiller and his unit were de- Parachute Infantry Regiment. ing Member ISSA for their support for ployed to New Orleans to come to the In 2006 he was assigned to the 5th the bill. aid of millions along the gulf coast, in- Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Captain Rhett W. Schiller was born cluding the citizens of the district that Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne on November 7, 1980 in Racine, Wis- I represent. It took only 7 hours for Division. Very cool. It was in this ca- consin. His family later moved to Wa- Captain Schiller’s unit to gear up and pacity that he was deployed to Iraq as terford, Wisconsin. In 2003, Schiller deploy to New Orleans. According to part of a Reconnaissance, Surveillance, graduated from West Point and was Major Tom Earnhardt, Army spokes- and Target Acquisition Team. commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant of person for Captain Schiller’s division, On his 100th day in the country, Infantry. He was assigned to the 82nd the typical deployment time is 18 while leading a squad of six para- Airborne at Fort Bragg, North Caro- hours. He described Captain Schiller’s troopers and six Iraqi Army soldiers, lina, first as a platoon leader in Com- work to get his unit deployed to New Captain Schiller’s unit came under pany B, and later Executive Officer for Orleans in only 7 hours as extraor- small arms fire during a canal cleaning Company A of the 3rd Battalion, 505th dinary and a truly remarkable achieve- operation. Captain Schiller was killed Parachute Infantry Regiment. ment. On behalf of the constituents in action on November 16, 2006. Schiller’s brigade was deployed to whom I represent and the millions of He has earned the Bronze Star, the New Orleans in September, 2005 to as- people who were impacted by Hurri- Purple Heart, the Meritorious Service sist with relief efforts after Hurricane cane Katrina, I want to thank Captain Medal, the Army Commendation Katrina. His unit was deployed and Schiller and the other brave men and Medal, the National Defense Service conducting relief operations only 7 women who came to our aid in a time Medal, the Iraqi Campaign Medal, the hours after the assignment was an- of need. Global War on Terrorism Service nounced. The standard deployment In 2006, Captain Schiller was made a Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the time is 18 hours after notification. company executive officer and was de- Army Ranger Tab, the Expert Infantry- In 2006, Captain Schiller was assigned ployed to serve in Iraq as part of a re- man Badge, the Combat Infantryman to 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regi- connaissance, surveillance and target Badge, the Master Parchutist Badge, ment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd acquisition team. Sadly, on November and he graduated as the honor grad- Airborne Division. On his 100th day in 16, 2006, his 100th day serving in Iraq, uate from his Reconnaissance and Sur- country, while leading a squad of six Captain Schiller was killed in action veillance Leadership course. Captain paratroopers and six Iraqi Army sol- when his unit came under attack and Schiller also qualified for the Army diers on a canal clearing operation encountered small arms fire. Commendation Medal. near Balad Ruz, Diyala Province, Cap- Captain Schiller was awarded the I knew Rhett Schiller. He was a tain Schiller’s unit came under small Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Meritorious young man coming out of Waterford,

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Pursu- You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by ref- erence to the latest statement titled ‘‘Budgetary under the command of a very personal ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Effects of PAYGO Legislation’’ for this Act, sub- close friend of mine, Colonel Andy Chair’s prior announcement, further mitted for printing in the Congressional Record Poppas from Janesville, Wisconsin, proceedings on this motion will be by the Chairman of the House Budget Com- who I grew up with, who also went to postponed. mittee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. West Point, and was his commanding f officer. Amend the title so as to read: ‘‘An Act to When we heard that he was killed in FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULES provide increased access to the Federal sup- action, Andy and I had emailed each USAGE ACT OF 2010 ply schedules of the General Services Admin- istration to the American Red Cross, other other at that time about this. Colonel Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I move to qualified organizations, and State and local Poppas emailed Rhett’s dad, who had suspend the rules and pass the Senate governments.’’. put long years over at S.C. Johnson bill (S. 2868) to provide increased access The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Wax. to the General Services Administra- ant to the rule, the gentleman from From his own commanding officer, tion’s Schedules Program by the Amer- Missouri (Mr. CLAY) and the gentleman who, like I said, is a good friend of ican Red Cross and State and local gov- from Louisiana (Mr. CAO) each will mine, this is a story of a man who was ernments, as amended. control 20 minutes. brave. This is a story of a man who The Clerk read the title of the bill. The Chair recognizes the gentleman cared about his country and who cared The text of the amendments is as fol- from Missouri (Mr. CLAY). about the men and women he served lows: with and who put himself in harm’s fire GENERAL LEAVE Amendments: so that he could protect those around Mr. CLAY. I ask unanimous consent Strike out all after the enacting clause and that all Members may have 5 legisla- him, those he was serving with. insert: And this is the stuff that makes our tive days within which to revise and SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. extend their remarks. country great. It is this kind of dedica- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Federal Supply tion, this kind of sacrifice that the best Schedules Usage Act of 2010’’. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gen- and brightest within our communities SEC. 2. AUTHORITY OF THE AMERICAN RED come to the military to serve our coun- CROSS AND OTHER QUALIFIED OR- tleman from Missouri? try and all that it stands for. This is GANIZATIONS TO USE FEDERAL SUP- There was no objection. why we do these bills, why we do this PLY SCHEDULES FOR CERTAIN Mr. CLAY. I yield myself such time GOODS AND SERVICES. as I may consume. dedication, and why it is so wholly Section 502 of title 40, United States Code, is proper and fitting to dedicate this post amended by adding at the end the following Mr. Speaker, from Hurricane Katrina office in Waterford, Wisconsin, the new subsection: to the wildfires in California to the 9/11 ‘‘Captain Rhett W. Schiller Post Of- ‘‘(e) USE OF SUPPLY SCHEDULES BY THE RED attacks, our country faces disasters fice.’’ CROSS AND OTHER QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS.— that try our people and our ability to I’m so proud to do this. I am pleased ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator may help them. S. 2868, the Federal Supply that my entire Wisconsin delegation provide for the use by the American National Schedules Usage Act of 2009, provides are cosponsors of this legislation so Red Cross and other qualified organizations of the necessary tools to the organiza- Federal supply schedules. Purchases under this tions that respond to such disasters in that we can have this proper and fit- authority by the American National Red Cross ting memorial so that when young peo- shall be used in furtherance of the purposes of a more efficient and effective manner. ple go through the post office, they will the American National Red Cross set forth in This bill will help our country’s citi- know that one among their ranks in section 300102 of title 36, United States Code. zens during the times when they need their community stood up, offered Purchases under this authority by other quali- it most. bravery, service to country. And that fied organizations shall be used in furtherance S. 2868 was introduced by Senator JO- is the kind of example that makes this of purposes determined to be appropriate to fa- SEPH I. LIEBERMAN on December 12, country the freest, greatest, most ex- cilitate emergency preparedness and disaster re- 2009, and was reported by the Senate lief and set forth in guidance by the Adminis- Committee on Homeland Security and ceptional, and prosperous country in trator of General Services, in consultation with the world. And I’m just so proud to the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Governmental Affairs without amend- have known Rhett Schiller and so Management Agency. ment on May 17, 2010. The Senate proud to actually sponsor this legisla- ‘‘(2) LIMITATION.—The authority under this passed S. 2868 by unanimous consent on tion. subsection may not be used to purchase supplies May 24, 2010. The bill was then referred Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I have no for resale. to the House Committee on Oversight further requests for time, and I con- ‘‘(3) QUALIFIED ORGANIZATION.—In this sub- and Government Reform, where we tinue to reserve. section, the term ‘qualified organization’ means worked in a bipartisan manner to get Mr. CAO. Mr. Speaker, I urge that all a relief or disaster assistance organization as this important legislation to the House described in section 309 of the Robert T. Stafford Members support this very meaningful Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act floor. legislation to name the post office (42 U.S.C. 5152).’’. S. 2868 authorizes the Administrator after a true American hero. SEC. 3. DUTY OF USERS REGARDING USE OF FED- of the GSA to provide for the use of the I yield back the balance of my time. ERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULES. Federal supply schedules by the Amer- Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, again, I urge Section 502 of title 40, United States Code, as ican National Red Cross, qualified dis- my colleagues to join me in supporting amended by section 2, is further amended by aster relief organizations, and State this measure, and I want to thank our adding at the end the following new subsection: and local governments for disaster pre- colleague from Wisconsin for bringing ‘‘(f) DUTY OF USERS REGARDING USE OF SUP- paredness and response. to the attention of this body the serv- PLY SCHEDULES.—All users of Federal supply ice of Captain Rhett Schiller to this schedules, including non-Federal users, shall b 1130 use the schedules in accordance with the order- country. ing guidance provided by the Administrator of This bill seeks to enhance the ability I yield back the balance of my time. General Services.’’. of the American National Red Cross, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The SEC. 4. AUTHORITY OF STATE AND LOCAL GOV- all qualified disaster relief organiza- question is on the motion offered by ERNMENTS TO USE SUPPLY SCHED- tions, and State and local governments the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. ULES FOR CERTAIN GOODS AND to effectively prepare for and respond SERVICES. CLAY) that the House suspend the rules to disasters by giving them the ability Subsection (d)(1) of section 502 of title 40, to purchase specific goods and services and pass the bill, H.R. 5873. United States Code, is amended by inserting ‘‘, The question was taken. to facilitate disaster preparedness or response,’’ through the pre-negotiated contracts The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the after ‘‘Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and of the Federal Supply Schedules. This opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et will save them the administrative costs in the affirmative, the ayes have it. seq.)’’. of negotiating individual agreements,

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They Whereas ovarian cancer is the leading helping people. have on-the-ground knowledge of the cause of gynecologic cancer death; All the disaster relief groups would greatest local needs and how to fulfill Whereas individuals with a hereditary risk be barred from the resale of any prod- those needs. Under the Stafford Act, for cancer require different cancer screening ucts purchased off the Schedules, and contracts for disaster relief are to be and risk management recommendations than all of their purchases would be required awarded to local contractors to the ex- the general population; to be in accordance with the ordering tent possible. That is why I introduced Whereas inherited BRCA genetic guidance of GSA. my amendment to extend access to the mutations are found in approximately 1 in 40 At the end of the day, S. 2868 provides Ashkenazi Jews and mutations have been Federal Supply Schedules to these found in people of every ethnic group; the necessary tools to organizations local organizations. Whereas more than one-third of Jewish that help people in their most des- After the tragic earthquake in Haiti, women diagnosed with ovarian cancer or pri- perate times. This bill allows these es- The New York Times listed at least 41 mary peritoneal cancer at any age, or breast sential organizations to focus their fi- large-scale disaster relief organizations cancer before age 40, carry an inherited nances and resources to directly help to which Americans could contribute. BRCA mutation; people, instead of spending time, en- These organizations were filling a mul- Whereas African-Americans and Hispanic ergy, and money negotiating for prod- titude of roles in Haiti and supporting Americans are less likely to have access to ucts and services at costs that are hereditary cancer information and appro- the U.S. Government’s presence there. priate health care; higher than the government would pay They also should be eligible to pur- Whereas children of parents with an inher- for them. chase goods and services from the ited predisposition to breast and ovarian Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Schedules. My amendment and the bill cancer have a 50 percent chance of inheriting my time. in its entirety received unanimous sup- the predisposition; Mr. CAO. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself port in committee. Whereas among many in the cancer com- such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to munity, a ‘‘previvor’’ is a survivor of a pre- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support S. 2868. disposition (or increased risk) to cancer; Whereas genetic counseling and genetic support of S. 2868, the Federal Supply I yield back the balance of my time. Schedules Usage Act of 2010. Mr. testing can determine if an individual is at Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I have no high risk for breast or ovarian cancer; Speaker, the Federal Supply Schedules further requests for time, and I yield Whereas raising awareness of hereditary Usage Act of 2010 will allow the Amer- back the balance of my time. cancer and knowledge of a genetic pre- ican Red Cross and other qualified non- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The disposition can directly lead to preventive profits that engage in disaster relief question is on the motion offered by strategies that can reduce the chance of and preparedness to leverage the pur- the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. dying from cancer; Whereas the last week of September would chasing power of the Federal Govern- CLAY) that the House suspend the rules be an appropriate week to designate as Na- ment. More specifically, this bill and pass the bill, S. 2868, as amended. grants the General Services Adminis- tional Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer The question was taken; and (two- Week; and tration the authority to allow the thirds being in the affirmative) the Whereas the last Wednesday in September American Red Cross and other organi- rules were suspended and the bill, as would be an appropriate date to designate as zations, such as the Salvation Army amended, was passed. National Previvor Day: Now, therefore, be it and Catholic Relief Services, the abil- A motion to reconsider was laid on Resolved, That the House of Representa- ity to purchase goods from the Federal the table. tives— Supply Schedules. There is precedence (1) supports the designation of National for allowing government entities, f Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week; quasi-government entities, and certain SUPPORTING DESIGNATION OF NA- and (2) supports the designation of National private entities to buy goods and serv- TIONAL HEREDITARY BREAST Previvor Day. ices from the Federal Supply Sched- AND OVARIAN CANCER WEEK The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ules. Over the years, Congress has AND NATIONAL PREVIVOR DAY given GSA statutory authority to ant to the rule, the gentleman from Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I move to Missouri (Mr. CLAY) and the gentleman broaden access to the Supply Sched- suspend the rules and agree to the reso- ules. from Utah (Mr. CHAFFETZ) each will lution (H. Res. 1522) expressing support control 20 minutes. Currently, all executive agencies, the for designation of the last week of Sep- legislative branch, the District of Co- The Chair recognizes the gentleman tember as National Hereditary Breast from Missouri. lumbia, tribes and tribal organizations, and Ovarian Cancer Week and the last certain foreign governments, and GENERAL LEAVE Wednesday of September as National Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- quasi-governmental and government Previvor Day. chartered agencies such as the Chris- mous consent that all Members may The Clerk read the title of the resolu- have 5 legislative days in which to re- topher Columbus Fellowship Founda- tion. tion, the Bonneville Power Administra- vise and extend their remarks. The text of the resolution is as fol- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tion, and the Civil Air Patrol are eligi- lows: ble to use the Schedules for certain objection to the request of the gen- purposes or under certain cir- H. RES. 1522 tleman from Missouri? cumstances. Whereas it is estimated that 750,000 people There was no objection. When this bill came over from the in the United States carry a gene mutation Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- that causes a predisposition to breast and self such time as I may consume. Senate, it was limited to the American ovarian cancer; Red Cross. But during our committee Whereas approximately 5 to 7 percent of I rise in support of H. Res. 1522, ex- markup, I offered an amendment ex- breast cancer and 10 to 14 percent of ovarian pressing support for National Heredi- panding S. 2868 to make all qualified cancers are hereditary; tary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week nonprofit organizations, nationwide Whereas women with these mutations have and National Previvor Day. This reso- and local, eligible to purchase from the up to an 84 percent chance of developing lution will help to raise awareness of Federal Supply Schedules. breast cancer in their lifetime; the risk of these aggressive cancers. My district, Louisiana’s Second Con- Whereas women with a BRCA genetic mu- Many Americans are at risk of devel- gressional District, located in New Or- tation have up to a 50 percent lifetime risk oping these cancers over the course of of developing ovarian cancer; leans, was devastated by Hurricane Whereas the single greatest ovarian cancer their lifetimes, and the risk is even Katrina in 2005. In the wake of the hur- risk factor is a family history of the disease; greater for those who are genetically ricane, I observed the multitude of Whereas hereditary cancers are often more predisposed to contract them. As the nonprofit organizations beyond the aggressive than other cancers and occur at a resolution notes, hereditary cancers

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I While the number of deaths attributed Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the am pleased to join my colleagues to en- to breast cancer has declined since chief sponsor of this legislation, and courage early screening. 1990, roughly 40,000 women are still ex- one of the most courageous colleagues House Resolution 1522 was introduced pected to die this year from the dis- we have because she is a survivor, the by our colleague, the gentlewoman ease. Breast cancer is the leading cause gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. from Florida, Representative DEBBIE of death in women under the age of 54. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ). WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, on July 15, 2010, When my mother passed away, she was Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Thank and was referred to the Committee on only 52 years old. you, Chairman CLAY, for your very Oversight and Government Reform. It Mr. Speaker, while not as common as kind remarks. comes to the floor today with the sup- it is in women, let us not forget about Congressman CHAFFETZ, thank you port of over 80 cosponsors. I thank the the men who also will suffer from very much for taking the lead on your gentlewoman, and would like to note breast cancer. While less than 1 percent side of the aisle. Let me just express that her tenacity in battling and sur- of new breast cancer cases are found in the grief that I know you felt for the viving breast cancer should inspire all men, this number was still almost 2,000 loss of your mother. I have shared that of us to work as hard as she did to pre- in the year 2008. grief with so many women since I serve our health. Along with breast cancer, ovarian shared my own personal story, and Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to cancer poses another major medical hopefully the resolution that we have join me in supporting House Resolution threat to women in this country. Each today will raise awareness so that we 1522. year in the United States, over 21,000 can continue to catch more cancer ear- I reserve the balance of my time. women are diagnosed with ovarian can- lier so that we can have more survivors Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Speaker, I yield cer and approximately 15,000 die from in the United States. myself such time as I may consume. the disease. Ovarian cancer accounts Let me also commiserate with you on Mr. Speaker, this one hits close to for roughly 3 percent of cancer diag- the pre-50 experience that I had for a home. I lost my mother to cancer at a noses in women in the United States. It colonoscopy, which wasn’t any fun, but very young age, to breast cancer. My is the ninth most common cancer is absolutely necessary. Thank you for father a few months ago was diagnosed among women. The greatest risk factor mentioning that too, although we all with colon cancer. Difficult to watch is family history of the disease. will spare the gory details for every- and to see. But I rise today in strong Mr. Speaker, approximately three- one. Suffice it to say that it’s not a fun support of this House Resolution 1522, quarters of a million people in this experience, but one that is very nec- expressing support for the designation country are carriers for a gene muta- essary. of the last week of September as Na- tion that causes a predisposition to But I rise today to offer H. Res. 1522, tional Hereditary Breast and Ovarian breast and ovarian cancer. Women that expressing support for designation of Cancer Week and the last Wednesday of have one of these mutations face near- the last week of September, this year September as the National Previvor ly an 84 percent chance of suffering being the week of September 26, as Na- Day. from breast cancer at some point dur- tional Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Mr. Speaker, I would first like to ing their lives. Cancer Week and the last Wednesday of commend my colleague from Florida Furthermore, women who have the September as National Previvor Day. who introduced this resolution not BRCA genetic mutation have up to a 50 Of all the cancers that affect women, only as a Member of Congress, but as a percent chance of developing ovarian roughly 10 percent of cases are caused cancer survivor and a previvor herself. cancer. Roughly 5 to 7 percent of breast by genetic factors. Though this per- For her courage and example, we ap- cancer and 10 to 14 percent of ovarian centage is relatively small, the risk for preciate it. I also thank Chairman cancer cases are hereditary. More than this group, as you have just heard, is CLAY for his leadership and the ability one-third of Jewish women diagnosed huge. to work together and to bring this res- with ovarian or primary cancer at any Women with hereditary risk factors olution to the floor. age or diagnosed with breast cancer be- for breast cancer carry an 85 percent fore age 40 have been found to be the lifetime risk of developing the disease. b 1140 carriers of the inherited BRCA muta- For ovarian cancer, most women have This resolution gives this body an op- tion. about a 1.5 percent lifetime chance of portunity to raise awareness of heredi- Mr. Speaker, the other purposes of developing the disease. But for those tary cancers of all kinds, informing as this resolution is to recognize those with hereditary risk factors, that many people as we can of the possi- known as previvors. According to the chance can be as high as 50 percent, bility that they or a loved one may nonprofit organization FORCE, cancer and as I learned almost 3 years ago, I have a genetic predisposition for can- previvors are ‘‘individuals who are sur- am one of those women. cer that can lead to preventive strate- vivors of a predisposition to cancer but Together with my colleagues and in- gies that may significantly reduce the who haven’t had the disease.’’ These in- spirational organizations, including chance of an individual dying from dividuals have a known predisposition Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered, cancer. for cancer such as a family history or or FORCE; Bright Pink; and the Young Even though it was before my allot- hereditary genetic mutation and must Survival Coalition, this resolution ted age of 50 when I was supposed to do live with a unique set of emotional and gives a voice to these women and some screening, I recently went and medical issues. Previvors are forced to brings awareness to the risks of heredi- got a colonoscopy. I will spare you the make extraordinarily difficult medical tary cancer and, as I have said many details of that procedure, but I can tell management decisions throughout times and as so many of my colleagues you that it is well worth it to not only their lives, the likes most of us will have said on the floor many times, have the peace of mind but to do the never know. knowledge is power. responsible thing for our families and Mr. Speaker, I again commend my Hereditary cancer syndrome de- get checked for these types of cancers colleague from Florida for introducing scribes an inherited gene mutation that can go undetected with, really, no this resolution. I applaud her brave that increases the risk for one or more symptoms. I am glad I did it, and I am fight against breast cancer and for her types of cancer. The main hereditary grateful for the medical practices that continued campaign to increase cancer breast and ovarian syndromes are we have in this country to be able to do awareness and to combat this horrific caused by mutations in one of two that. disease. genes, BRCA1 or BRCA2—I am a Mr. Speaker, an astounding number I urge all Members to join me in BRCA2 carrier—which substantially in- of women in this country, approxi- strong support of House Resolution crease the risk for breast and ovarian

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Mr. Speaker, I don’t I want to thank my colleagues who young women with a heightened ge- believe we have any additional speak- have spoken this morning and all of netic risk are known as previvors, indi- ers. whom have dealt in some way with the viduals who are survivors of a pre- I continue to reserve the balance of issue of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, disposition to cancer, but who haven’t my time. or maybe some other form of cancer. It yet had the disease. Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, at this time is probably the worst day of your life I was 41 when I discovered that I had I would like to yield 2 minutes to the when you are given a cancer diagnosis. breast cancer. Because my cancer was gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. KILROY). You are not listening to what any doc- discovered so early, I may have only b 1150 tor says. You are only consumed with needed minimal treatment. However, Ms. KILROY. Thank you, Mr. Chair- understanding whether or not you are as an Ashkenazi Jewish woman, as a man. going to live or die or what is going to woman of Eastern European Jewish de- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support happen to your family if such a death scent, I was at a higher risk of carrying of House Resolution 1522, which ex- should occur. a BRCA mutation, and my early cancer presses support for the designation of After heart disease, cancer is still the set off warning bells for my doctors. National Hereditary Breast and Ovar- second-leading cause of death in Amer- At the time, I did not know of my in- ian Cancer Week and National Previvor ica, and breast cancer the most com- creased risk for carrying the BRCA Day. I’m proud to be a cosponsor of mon cancer diagnosis. In 2006, over gene mutation, but I was fortunate this resolution which will raise critical 40,000 women died from this disease. that once diagnosed with breast can- awareness about hereditary cancers Ovarian cancer, meanwhile, is the fifth cer, I had access to experts that helped and increase knowledge about genetic most common cancer among women. me learn more about what the BRCA predispositions which may put some in- Close to 14,000 of our friends and family gene mutation meant for me. Genetic dividuals at particular risk. are expected to perish from ovarian testing confirmed the worst. Unfortu- And just as an aside, I just want to cancer this year. nately, I had hereditary cancer which take note that when we passed our Perhaps the saddest thing about dramatically increased my chances of a health care bill, we made it much more these grim numbers is that some of recurrence of breast cancer and getting likely that people will get the informa- these deaths are readily preventable. ovarian cancer as well. Facing my dis- tion to find out about whether they Thanks to modern science, we now ease, I have become both a survivor have a genetic predisposition. Without know much more about the genetic and and a previvor. that health care bill which would pro- hereditary precursors of these cancers As a mother of three beautiful chil- hibit discrimination on the basis of an and can identify the women most at dren, Mr. Speaker, I wanted to make existing condition, many women and risk, the previvors that are predisposed sure that I would be around to see men would be afraid to learn more to develop them. We also know that them grow up. I faced tough choices, about their genetic histories. But this women who catch their ovarian cancer but seven major surgeries later, I have is critically important information at an earlier stage are over three times dramatically reduced the chances that about how you would be able to address my own cancer will come back. more likely to survive the disease than certain signs and symptoms and those who do not. Sadly, over 60 per- Fortunately, there are organizations heighten awareness about your par- like FORCE, Bright Pink and the cent of the women diagnosed with ticular situation. ovarian cancer between 1999 and 2006 Young Survival Coalition that support We all know someone who has been fell into this latter category. young women as previvors and as sur- diagnosed with cancer, and we under- Similarly, women diagnosed with vivors of cancer. These organizations stand the devastating impact that the breast cancer early are more than four bring essential awareness to these diagnosis can have on patients and times more likely to survive the dis- issues and help women at risk by pro- loved ones. I have been through it with ease than women diagnosed at a later viding the information, support and my family, with a very close person in the voice they need to help survive my family with respect to ovarian can- stage. And yet one in five women over their hereditary risk. As I said before, cer, and my husband’s young cousin is age 50 have not had a mammogram in knowledge is power. struggling with breast cancer right the past 2 years. We have worked to address these It is also why, with the help of 377 co- now. One in two men and one in three troubling statistics with the preventive sponsors in the House, I filed the women will develop cancer in their life- care reforms in the Affordable Care Breast Cancer Education and Aware- time, and in 2010 alone, nearly 1.5 mil- ness Requires Learning Young Act, lion Americans will be diagnosed with Act. But there is no substitute for known as the EARLY Act, to bring this cancer. awareness, and that is why I strongly message of knowledge and awareness to Although we have made great strides support this resolution and encourage the forefront of the story about cancer. in recent years in finding new treat- all women, and particularly previvors I am proud that the EARLY Act is now ments, we must support efforts to find with a genetic predisposition for those the law of the land. the genetic mutations that increase cancers, to get tested early and get With the odds stacked against them, the likelihood that some people will tested often. young previvors need to know their develop cancer in their lifetimes. We Twenty-four years ago, it was an risks. It is our responsibility to em- need to work on cures. We need to early diagnosis of ovarian cancer that power these women to know their bod- work on treatments. But finding causes saved my life. It was accidental. It ies, speak up about their health, and is critically important as well. should not be accidental. People should work together to wipe out these deadly We also must encourage everyone to not survive by accident. diseases. know as much as they can about their It is so critically important that this I believe this resolution will help in own family histories so they can work resolution pass. We can save. We can that effort. National Previvor Day and with their physicians and get the nec- save women, and we save women and Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer essary and timely screenings as early we save their families. And I urge my Week, which bridges September’s Ovar- as possible. Hereditary cancer can colleagues. I was lucky. My life was ian Cancer Awareness Month and Octo- strike at a younger age. given back to me and gave me a second ber’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I appreciate this opportunity, and chance. Let’s give our families, the will bring added public awareness to thank you, Mr. Chairman. women in this country, a first chance the risks for genetic cancers. I encour- Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I now yield and a second chance to survive. I urge age all of my colleagues to join me in 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from my colleagues to support this resolu- support of H. Res. 1522. Connecticut. tion.

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And our (1) CONTRACT.—The term ‘‘contract’’ means and report the waiver and accom- hearts and prayers go out to those a binding agreement entered into by a Fed- panying justification to Congress with- loved ones who are suffering from this, eral agency for the purpose of obtaining in 30 days. property or services. but there is great hope. b 1200 I urge my colleagues to get behind (2) PERSON.—The term ‘‘person’’ includes— this resolution, and I yield back the (A) an individual; This bill also makes it Federal policy (B) a partnership; and that no more contracts or grants balance of my time. (C) a corporation. Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I should be awarded to any individuals (3) FOREIGN CORRUPT PRACTICES ACT OF or companies who violate the Foreign want to thank my colleagues—the gen- 1977.—The term ‘‘Foreign Corrupt Practices tlewomen from Florida, Ohio, and Con- Act of 1977’’ means— Corrupt Practices Act. This policy necticut—for lending their voice to (A) section 30A of the Securities Exchange statement sends a strong message to this issue and raising the level of Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78dd–1); and all that such waste, fraud, and abuse awareness throughout this country as (B) sections 104 and 104A of the Foreign will not be tolerated. far as the dreaded disease of cancer is Corrupt Practices Act (15 U.S.C. 78dd–2). This bill helps fight waste of tax dol- concerned. SEC. 3. GOVERNMENTAL POLICY. lars, protects the image of the country, It is the policy of the United States Gov- I urge my colleagues to join me in and helps ensure fair play in competi- ernment that no Government contracts or tion for contracts. H.R. 5366 is a com- supporting this measure. grants should be awarded to individuals or I yield back the balance of my time. companies who violate the Foreign Corrupt mon sense, good government bill, and I The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Practices Act of 1977. encourage my colleagues to join me in question is on the motion offered by The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- supporting it. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. ant to the rule, the gentleman from my time. CLAY) that the House suspend the rules Missouri (Mr. CLAY) and the gentleman Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Speaker, I yield and agree to the resolution, H. Res. from Utah (Mr. CHAFFETZ) each will myself such time as I may consume. 1522. control 20 minutes. The question was taken. The Chair recognizes the gentleman I rise today in support of H.R. 5366, The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the from Missouri. the Overseas Contractor Reform Act. The Committee on Oversight and Gov- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being GENERAL LEAVE in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- ernment Reform over the years has un- Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, on that I de- mous consent that all Members may covered numerous instances in which mand the yeas and nays. have 5 legislative days in which to re- government continued doing business The yeas and nays were ordered. vise and extend their remarks. with bad actors. This legislation will The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there augment the U.S. government’s efforts ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the objection to the request of the gen- to combat waste, fraud, and abuse in Chair’s prior announcement, further tleman from Missouri? contracting. It will ensure that we are proceedings on this motion will be There was no objection. awarding contracts and grants only to postponed. Mr. CLAY. I yield myself such time parties with integrity. The bill requires a Federal agency to f as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, contractors have been propose for debarment from receiving OVERSEAS CONTRACTOR REFORM tarnishing the name of our good coun- any new grants or contracts a person ACT try by bribing foreign officials with the or entity found in violation of the For- Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I move to very tax dollars our country pays eign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977. suspend the rules and pass the bill them. In our effort to win the hearts The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (H.R. 5366) to require the proposal for and minds of the people of foreign makes it a crime to offer a bribe to a debarment from contracting with the countries, we must show that we take foreign official for the purpose of ob- Federal Government of persons vio- integrity and honesty seriously. As taining or retaining business from a lating the Foreign Corrupt Practices such, we must take action against foreign government. Act of 1977. those contractors who hinder our ef- Since the passage of the Foreign Cor- The Clerk read the title of the bill. forts and inappropriately utilize the rupt Practices Act, the fraud section of The text of the bill is as follows: money we pay them. H.R. 5366, the the Department of Justice has pros- H.R. 5366 Overseas Contractor Reform Act, will ecuted individuals and entities accused of bribing foreign officials. These par- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- provide the government with the resentatives of the United States of America in means to appropriately respond to ties are now subject to fines, and al- Congress assembled, those contractors. though proposed debarment was al- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. H.R. 5366 was introduced by my col- ready a possible consequence, this bill This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Overseas league, Representative PETER WELCH, sends the message that Congress, with- Contractor Reform Act’’. on May 20, 2010, and referred to the out question, desires agencies to take SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT TO PROPOSE FOR DEBAR- Committee on Oversight and Govern- administrative action against parties MENT PERSONS VIOLATING THE ment Reform, where we worked hard to convicted of violating the Foreign Cor- FOREIGN CORRUPT PRACTICES ACT. get this important legislation to the rupt Practices Act. (a) REQUIREMENT TO PROPOSE FOR DEBAR- House floor. This bill also provides agencies with MENT.—Unless waived by the head of a Fed- This bill requires that any person a modicum of flexibility. If the agency eral agency under subsection (b), any person found to be in violation of the Foreign Cor- convicted of violating the Foreign Cor- head finds it is in the best interest of rupt Practices Act of 1977 shall be proposed rupt Practices Act of 1977 be proposed the government to waive the require- for debarment from any contract or grant for debarment from any further con- ment for proposed debarment, a waiver awarded by the Federal Government within tracts or grants with the Federal Gov- is permissible. However, the agency 30 days after a final judgment of such viola- ernment within 30 days after final head must report the waiver to Con- tion. judgment of the violation. The bill de- gress and provide a justification. (b) WAIVER.—The head of a Federal agency fines ‘‘final judgment’’ as occurring Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to may waive this section for a Federal con- when all appeals of the judgment have support H.R. 5366. tract or grant. Any such waiver shall be re- ported to Congress by the head of the agency been determined or all the time for fil- Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support concerned within 30 days from the date of ing such appeals has expired, so there of H.R. 5366, the Overseas Contracting Re- the waiver, along with an accompanying jus- is no question regarding the person’s form Act, which provides an important and tification. guilt. necessary recourse for our government when

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That is why I support efforts citizens that is unparalleled by any other country; violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, like this one, to define and reign in unaccept- Whereas the Constitution’s contributions FCPA, which prohibits American companies able and damaging contractor abuses. to the welfare of the human race reach far and individuals from unlawfully influencing for- In my own state of Oregon, 26 Oregon Na- beyond the borders of the United States; eign officials. tional Guardsmen have filed suit against war Whereas the House of Representatives con- I commend the sponsor of this legislation, contractor KBR, formerly a subsidiary of Halli- tinues to strive to preserve and strengthen Representative PETER WELCH of Vermont, for burton, alleging that KBR personnel knew a the values and rights bestowed by the Con- his work on this matter. Since the brutal shoot- highly toxic chemical was present at Iraqi fa- stitution upon the United States and its citi- ing incident at Baghdad’s Nisour Square in cilities in 2003, but that they waited months zens; which guards employed by the private security before bringing it to the attention of the U.S. Whereas the Constitution is recognized by many to be the most significant and impor- contractor Blackwater Worldwide, now Xe military. By that time, unsuspecting members tant document in history for establishing Services, allegedly shot and killed 17 innocent of the Oregon, Indiana, and West Virginia Na- freedom and justice through democracy; and unarmed Iraqi civilians, I have worked to tional Guard had already been exposed. Whereas the Constitution deserves the rec- bring such contractors within the purview of Even more troubling, if KBR is found to be ognition, respect, and reverence of all people U.S. law and to hold them accountable for at fault the company may never have to pay in the United States; their actions. Unfortunately, even after the for its actions. A still-classified clause in KBR’s Whereas every person in the United States Blackwater shooting gained considerable pub- contract may result in the U.S. Army—and should celebrate the freedom and respon- lic attention, reports indicated that not only did U.S. taxpayers—paying for the harm done by sibilities of the Constitution; Whereas the preservation of such values contractors remain a significant part of the contractors. This is just one instance of past contractor and rights in the hearts and minds of United U.S. presence in Iraq and Afghanistan, but States citizens would be advanced by official they also continued to serve in inappropriate actions having continued repercussions today. recognition of the signing of the Constitu- roles such as conducting interrogations of sus- I will continue to work for swift congressional tion; and pected terrorists. All the while, the laws which action that will hold contractors accountable, Whereas September 17, 2010, is designated govern them remain vague. strengthen oversight and protect both our as ‘‘Constitution Day’’: Now, therefore, be it As many of my colleagues and I have noted troops and the taxpayers. Resolved, That the House of Representa- for several years, there is an egregious lack of I strongly support Mr. WELCH’s efforts here tives— both accountability and transparency for such today, and those who help tackle this problem (1) supports ‘‘Constitution Day’’; and (2) calls upon the people of the United firms and their employees. Although the Fed- on behalf of our brave men and women in uni- form. States to observe the day with appropriate eral Acquisition Regulation, FAR, enables gov- ceremonies and activities. ernment officials to initiate suspension and de- Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Speaker, I have The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. barment proceedings where the contractor has no further requests for time, and I MCCOLLUM). Pursuant to the rule, the committed an offense ‘‘that seriously and di- yield back the balance of my time. gentleman from Missouri (Mr. CLAY) rectly affects the present responsibility of a Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I urge my and the gentleman from Utah (Mr. government contractor or subcontractor,’’ colleagues to join me in supporting CHAFFETZ) each will control 20 min- among other things, no official used this au- this measure, and I yield back the bal- utes. thority to initiate such proceedings with ance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The Chair recognizes the gentleman Blackwater. Moreover, as a recent Senate question is on the motion offered by from Missouri. Armed Services Committee investigation un- the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. derscores, Blackwater was able to secure new GENERAL LEAVE CLAY) that the House suspend the rules contracts by creating several dozen subsidi- Mr. CLAY. Madam Speaker, I ask and pass the bill, H.R. 5366. unanimous consent that all Members aries for the sole purpose of concealing its The question was taken. parent companies’ identity. Contracting officers may have 5 legislative days in which to The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the revise and extend their remarks. claim they weren’t even aware that they were opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being awarding contracts to a company under The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there in the affirmative, the ayes have it. objection to the request of the gen- Blackwater’s control. Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, on that I de- It is clear that the existence of authority to tleman from Missouri? mand the yeas and nays. There was no objection. debar under the FAR is, in itself, insufficient to The yeas and nays were ordered. Mr. CLAY. Madam Speaker, I yield trigger debarment proceedings, perhaps be- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- myself such time as I may consume. cause agency officials are unwilling to initiate ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the It is no exaggeration to say that the debarment proceedings even when just cause Chair’s prior announcement, further United States Constitution is one of is shown. That is why H.R. 5366 is an impor- proceedings on this motion will be the most important documents in his- tant piece of legislation. It will provide that postponed. tory. Its framework for our representa- companies automatically be proposed for de- f barment if they are found to be in violation of tive and democratic system of govern- the FCPA. The Department of Justice is inves- SUPPORTING CONSTITUTION DAY ment has served the American people tigating whether Blackwater employees bribed Mr. CLAY. Madam Speaker, I move well for over two centuries, making it Iraqi officials to allow them to continue doing to suspend the rules and agree to the the oldest federal constitution still in business in Iraq, an obvious violation of the resolution (H. Res. 1612) expressing the use in the world. Its separation of pow- FCPA. Under H.R. 5366, if Blackwater is support for and honoring September 17, ers, checks and balances, and preserva- found guilty, the firm will automatically be pro- 2010 as ‘‘Constitution Day’’. tion of rights has been an example to posed for debarment. The Clerk read the title of the resolu- burgeoning democracies everywhere. I Mr. Speaker, all loopholes for private secu- tion. think that all Americans should take rity contractors working overseas should have The text of the resolution is as fol- time to read and study the Constitu- been closed long ago. Contractors and their lows: tion. The values and principles it en- employees must be held accountable for their H. RES. 1612 shrines are central to our Nation’s actions overseas, especially during war time. Whereas the Constitution of the United identity. This is not just important for the America’s States was signed on September 17, 1787, by House Resolution 1612 was introduced reputation for upholding justice and the rule of 39 delegates from 12 States; on September 14, 2010, by my colleague, law, but for the safety and security of our Whereas the Constitution was subse- the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. LATTA). troops and civilians serving overseas. Failing quently ratified by each of the original 13 It enjoys the bipartisan support of 50 to do so undermines American national secu- States; cosponsors. And I am sure that my col- Whereas the Constitution was drafted in leagues will agree that it is a privilege rity interests. I urge my colleagues to join me order to form a more perfect Union, establish in voting for H.R. 5366. justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for us to serve in this Chamber, serv- Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, in today’s for the common defense, promote the general ing, protecting, and defending the wars, military contractors play a larger role welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty United States Constitution. I am glad than ever before. As we have seen over the for the citizens of the United States; that we are taking the opportunity

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But I think over the last couple only amongst the members because, fect union. of years, more and more people are during that time, they said, you know, Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- turning to it to find out exactly what We do not want this to get out, so they ance of my time. is in here and how this place operates actually closed the doors and shut the Mr. CHAFFETZ. Madam Speaker, I and how this country operates. And I windows. Now, you’ve got to remember yield myself such time as I may con- think it is important. I have always that this was one of the hottest years sume. been a student of history, and I think that they had had on record for a sum- I rise today in support of House Reso- it is important to know where we came mer in Philadelphia. They closed the lution 1612, expressing support for and from in order to know where we are windows. They posted a guard at the honoring September 17, 2010 as ‘‘Con- going. I think it is important that door, and they didn’t want anybody to stitution Day.’’ folks recognize September 17, that they know what the discussions were. Ev- Madam Speaker, I would first like to should sit down and just start leafing erybody was under pretty much an commend my distinguished colleague, through the Constitution. oath of secrecy that they would not go the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. LATTA), out and discuss what was being said in b 1210 for introducing this bipartisan resolu- there at that time. We would know it tion for the second year in a row. It I know this coming Friday, when we today as a complete press blackout. serves as an important reminder of the are all back in our districts again, I’m Though some of the members got dis- ideals and principles contained within going to be back in my district talking gruntled, they went home. Some of a document that we have all sworn to at a school. From there, I’m going to them came back, but some of them just uphold and protect. go to a university in my district and said, You know what? I’m fed up with Madam Speaker, Friday marks the talk about the Constitution and what this. We shouldn’t be doing what we’re 223rd anniversary of the signing of the it means to us. I think it’s important doing, and they left. Yet the ones who Constitution of the United States of that people know what it is because, stuck it out are the ones to whom we America. On September 17, 1787, 12 again, as I said, people have got to un- owe our being where we are today. State delegations, comprising a total derstand how we are and why we are You start looking at this document of 39 delegates to the Constitutional the way we are. and the people that presided over that Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsyl- As the gentleman has said, this docu- Constitutional Convention—you know, vania, signed a historic document that ment has been in existence for 223 George Washington being the presiding has guided our Nation for centuries. years from September 17. As just a lit- officer, and then there also was a dep- While this concluded the Constitu- tle bit of background on how we got uty from Virginia. You look at some tional Convention, the Constitution here, James Madison, when he was still other individuals—Alexander Hamilton didn’t truly take effect until New in Virginia, really understood that the from New York, Benjamin Franklin, Hampshire became the ninth State to Articles of Confederation weren’t Robert Morris, Governor Morris of ratify it on June 21, 1788. working in this country. There was a Pennsylvania, of course James Madi- At some 4,400 words, the Constitution dispute that was going on, and they son, who we all know is the Father of is not only the shortest charter of gov- wanted to really get something worked our Constitution. These individuals ernment for any major country in the out with Maryland, so they kind of sat made sure that they put forth a docu- world, but also the oldest. Madam down and came up with an idea of hav- ment that we would have and hold so Speaker, it is truly remarkable that a ing some kind of a get-together, a dear to us today. document authored over two centuries meeting, in Philadelphia. There were a lot of people at that ago has been able to stand the test of The question really was at that time: time from around the world who were time and continues to provide a foun- Were they going to, A, just look at the still looking at this fledgling country dation for our Nation even to this day. Articles of Confederation and try to and asking, Can it really exist? Can it I encourage every American to take amend those, which is what a lot of the survive? But this little document, time this Friday to celebrate and re- delegates who attended thought they these 4,400 words, showed the world member the freedoms and values con- were doing, or, as Madison thought, who we were as Americans and what we tained within this document that sadly were they really going to sit down and stood for. we have all too often taken for grant- bring forth a great new document that Now, there was a lot of conflict, and ed. would get us past that trying time in there were a lot of things on which Madam Speaker, it is truly an honor our country’s history and move us for- they could not come to a resolution and privilege to be able to speak on the ward? during that time—slavery was one of floor of the House of Representatives There was great debate, because as them—but they hoped at some point in about the Constitution, and I urge all they assembled in 1787, in May of that time that Americans would come to a Members to join me in strong support year, and as the delegates were coming resolution on that. As we saw this doc- of this resolution. in from around the country from 13 ument progress during that time. On Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- States, in the debate, they were saying, September 17, 1787, they finally came ance of my time. Well, we should be doing this or we to a resolution, and they signed the Mr. CLAY. Madam Speaker, I have shouldn’t be doing that because we’re document. no further requests for time on this only supposed to be here for the Arti- It’s interesting because it’s reported side, and I continue to reserve. cles of Confederation; but folks really that, when Benjamin Franklin left Mr. CHAFFETZ. Madam Speaker, we started sitting down and looking at the Constitution Hall, a woman met him have two additional speakers, but at issue. outside. She asked—and I’m para- this time I would like to yield such As they were looking at this, more phrasing—Mr. Franklin, what have you time as he may consume to the prime and more people came to the conclu- given us? He said to her in reply, A re- sponsor of the resolution, the gen- sion which Madison had, and he had public if you can keep it. tleman from Ohio (Mr. LATTA). gone there prepared. It’s amazing what So, for these past 223 years in this Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, I thank he had done if you look at his back- country, it has been important that the gentleman for yielding. I appre- ground and what Madison was, but he every generation read this document to ciate his kind words. I am honored to went there. He had gone through the understand who we are and why we rise today in support of House Resolu- ancient charters, going back to Greece, want to preserve it. It is so important, tion 1612, which honors our United to Rome, going across the world; and in my opinion, that on September 17, States Constitution on September 17 as he looked at the best that was there at this coming week, that we honor the Constitution Day. that time that they could examine. He Constitution with Constitution Day. I

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The Clerk read the title of the bill. minds in one room to give this great As a United States Congressman and The text of the bill is as follows: document. founder also as I am of the Constitu- S. 3656 tion Caucus here in Washington, my Mr. CLAY. Madam Speaker, I con- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- tinue to reserve the balance of my goal always has been to keep the Con- resentatives of the United States of America in time. stitution in the forefront in modern- Congress assembled, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- day politics, though, without its influ- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 1 tleman from Missouri has 18 ⁄2 minutes ence, we do not possess the groundwork This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Mandatory remaining. The gentleman from Utah needed to keep our country strong and Price Reporting Act of 2010’’. has 12 minutes remaining. free as we all desire. SEC. 2. LIVESTOCK MANDATORY REPORTING. It was Abraham Lincoln who fa- Mr. CHAFFETZ. Madam Speaker, I (a) EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY.— yield such time as he may consume to mously said, Don’t interfere with any (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 260 of the Agricul- my distinguished colleague, the gen- of the Constitution. It is the only safe- tural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1636i) is tleman from New Jersey (Mr. GAR- guard for our liberties. Well, I promise amended by striking ‘‘September 30, 2010’’ RETT). to keep that essential document inte- and inserting ‘‘September 30, 2015’’. Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. grated into our power policy deci- (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT AND EXTEN- Madam Speaker, I rise today to cele- sions—any one that I make—and I look SION.—Section 942 of the Livestock Manda- tory Reporting Act of 1999 (7 U.S.C. 1635 note; brate this 223rd anniversary of the Con- forward to keeping that shining city on the hill as our Founding Fathers cre- Public Law 106–78) is amended by striking stitution. ‘‘September 30, 2010’’ and inserting ‘‘Sep- Over two centuries ago, 39 Founding ated on this day 223 years ago. tember 30, 2015’’. I thank you all, and may God bless Fathers signed a document that estab- (b) WHOLESALE PORK CUTS.— lished a framework for the free and America. (1) REPORTING.—Chapter 3 of subtitle B of brave society that we have in this Mr. CLAY. Madam Speaker, I con- the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 United States of America. It was in the tinue to reserve the balance of my U.S.C. 1635i et seq.) is amended by adding at late 18th century when the 13 colonies time. the end the following new section: Mr. CHAFFETZ. Madam Speaker, we were suffering from heavy trade regula- ‘‘SEC. 233. MANDATORY REPORTING OF WHOLE- have no additional speakers. I would SALE PORK CUTS. tions and increasing taxes, with reve- just urge my colleagues to please get ‘‘(a) REPORTING.—The corporate officers or nues being sent back to war-ravaged behind us in support. This is something officially designated representatives of each England. American colonists were ex- that, again, should unite us. The beau- packer shall report to the Secretary infor- asperated by what could only be ex- ty and the profound nature of the Con- mation concerning the price and volume of plained today as taxation without rep- stitution, the very first three words of wholesale pork cuts, as the Secretary deter- resentation. mines is necessary and appropriate. ‘‘we the people,’’ this is something that It was John Adams who then de- ‘‘(b) PUBLICATION.—The Secretary shall is so profound and inspired within this scribed the months that followed as the publish information reported under sub- Nation. I just urge all of my colleagues greatest single effort of national delib- section (a) as the Secretary determines nec- to get behind us and to support this essary and appropriate.’’. eration the world had ever seen, for our resolution. (2) NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING.—The Sec- Founding Fathers made the first mod- I yield back the balance of my time. retary of Agriculture shall establish a nego- ern attempt at a republican democracy Mr. CLAY. Madam Speaker, in clos- tiated rulemaking process pursuant to sub- in human history. These brave vision- ing, I thank my colleague from Ohio chapter III of chapter 5 of title 5, United aries succeeded in designing a govern- for bringing this legislation to the at- States Code, to negotiate and develop a pro- ment that would be the model of the tention of the body, and I urge my col- posed rule to implement the amendment free world right up until the current made by paragraph (1). leagues to join me in supporting this (3) NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING COMMITTEE.— day. measure. See, our newly ratified Constitution (A) REPRESENTATION.—Any negotiated I yield back the balance of my time. rulemaking committee established by the posed a challenge to the age-old polit- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to para- ical belief, and that was equally dis- question is on the motion offered by graph (2) shall include representatives tributed powers between three the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. from— branches of government to create a CLAY) that the House suspend the rules (i) organizations representing swine pro- limited form of government with and agree to the resolution, H. Res. ducers; checks and balances and to facilitate 1612. (ii) organizations representing packers of that the States and the people would The question was taken. pork, processors of pork, retailers of pork, retain all other power and authority The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the and buyers of wholesale pork; (iii) the Department of Agriculture; and not specifically delegated to those in opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being (iv) among interested parties that partici- Washington. It was James Madison, the in the affirmative, the ayes have it. pate in swine or pork production. author of the Constitution, who consid- Mr. CLAY. Madam Speaker, I object (B) INAPPLICABILITY OF FEDERAL ADVISORY ered it the tools necessary to enable a to the vote on the ground that a COMMITTEE ACT.—Any negotiated rulemaking government to control the governed quorum is not present and make the committee established by the Secretary of but, in the same breath and the next point of order that a quorum is not Agriculture pursuant to paragraph (2) shall place, to oblige it to control itself. present. not be subject to the Federal Advisory Com- You know, unfortunately, the intrin- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- mittee Act (5 U.S.C. App.). sic values which made our country the ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the (4) TIMING OF PROPOSED AND FINAL RULES.— In carrying out the negotiated rulemaking prosperous Nation that it is today have Chair’s prior announcement, further process under paragraph (2), the Secretary of been threatened since the Constitu- proceedings on this motion will be Agriculture shall ensure that— tion’s signing. Our Supreme Court, postponed. (A) any recommendation for a proposed across the street, once called the The point of no quorum is considered rule or report is provided to the Secretary of guardians of the Constitution by Alex- withdrawn. Agriculture not later than 180 days after the ander Hamilton, have removed broad f date of the enactment of this Act; and (B) a final rule is promulgated not later constitutional protections, which have b 1220 vastly expanded the powers of the Fed- than one and a half years after the date of the enactment of this Act. eral Government. Big Government poli- MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010 (c) PORK EXPORT REPORTING.—Section ticians in this legislative and executive 602(a)(1) of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 branch have created so many new gov- Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Madam (7 U.S.C. 5712(a)(1)) is amended by striking ernment bureaucracies that our annual Speaker, I move to suspend the rules ‘‘cotton,’’ and inserting ‘‘cotton, pork,’’.

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QUIRED.—The Secretary shall establish an tant role in transparent, accurate and This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Veterinarian electronic reporting system to carry out this timely decision-making for partici- Services Investment Act’’. section. SEC. 2. VETERINARY SERVICES GRANT PRO- pants in today’s livestock markets. GRAM. ‘‘(2) PUBLICATION.—Not later than 3:00 p.m. This program was last reauthorized The National Agricultural Research, Ex- Eastern Time on the Wednesday of each during the 109th Congress. As with that week, the Secretary shall publish a report tension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 is containing the information obtained under original legislation and subsequent re- amended by inserting after section 1415A (7 this section for the preceding week.’’. authorizations or amendments, S. 3656 U.S.C. 3151a) the following new section: (b) IMPLEMENTATION.—Not later than one represents a consensus view of many ‘‘SEC. 1415B. VETERINARY SERVICES GRANT PRO- year after the date of enactment of this Act, producer and packer interests with a GRAM. the Secretary of Agriculture shall imple- direct stake in the reporting program. ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.— ‘‘(1) COMPETITIVE GRANTS.—The Secretary ment the electronic reporting system re- Anyone familiar with animal agri- quired by subsection (d) of section 273 of the shall carry out a program to make competi- culture knows how challenging it can tive grants to qualified entities that engage Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. be to have this many competing inter- 1637b), as amended by subsection (a). Until in activities described in paragraph (2) for the electronic reporting system is imple- ests—from producers to processors— the purpose of developing, implementing, mented, the Secretary shall continue to con- achieve an agreement. and sustaining veterinary services. duct mandatory dairy product information S. 3656 will make some small changes ‘‘(2) ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.—To be eli- reporting under the authority of such sec- to the existing reporting program. gible for a grant under this subsection, a tion, as in effect on the day before the date First, reporting of wholesale pork cuts qualified entity must carry out programs or of enactment of this Act. activities that the Secretary determines will be required for the first time. The will— The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- details of this new rule will be worked ‘‘(A) substantially relieve veterinarian ant to the rule, the gentleman from out in the rulemaking process. Second, shortage situations; Georgia (Mr. SCOTT) and the gentleman there will now be reporting on a week- ‘‘(B) support or facilitate private veteri- from Oklahoma (Mr. LUCAS) each will ly basis of pork exports. Finally, the nary practices engaged in public health ac- control 20 minutes. legislation directs the Secretary to im- tivities; or The Chair recognizes the gentleman plement an electronic system of dairy ‘‘(C) support or facilitate practices of vet- from Georgia. price reporting in the absence of an ap- erinarians who are participating in or have successfully completed a service requirement GENERAL LEAVE propriation for this purpose. under section 1415A(a)(2). Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Madam Companion legislation, H.R. 5852, ‘‘(b) AWARD PROCESSES AND PREF- Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that passed the House Agriculture Com- ERENCES.— all Members may have 5 legislative mittee on July 28. Since mandatory ‘‘(1) APPLICATION, EVALUATION, AND INPUT days in which to revise and extend price reporting expires on September PROCESSES.—In administrating the grant pro- their remarks on the bill, S. 3656. 30, it is timely that we are acting gram under this section, the Secretary shall The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there today. I advocate passage of the legis- use an appropriate application and evalua- tion process and seek the input of interested objection to the request of the gen- lation. persons. tleman from Georgia? Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- ‘‘(2) GRANT PREFERENCES.—In the case of There was no objection. ance of my time. grants to be used for any of the purposes de- Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Madam Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Madam scribed in paragraphs (2) through (6) of sub- Speaker, I yield myself such time as I Speaker, I urge my colleagues to pass section (c), the Secretary shall give a pref- may consume. this very timely and needed bill to erence to the selection of qualified entities The Mandatory Price Reporting Act modernize our marketing system and that document coordination between or with of 2010 will authorize for 5 years the to bring transparency to our buyers other qualified entities regarding the appli- mandatory price reporting programs and purchasers within our livestock in- cable purpose. run by the United States Department ‘‘(3) ADDITIONAL PREFERENCES.—When dustry and within the animal agri- awarding grants under this section, the Sec- of Agriculture. This act requires sales culture industry. It is important for retary may develop additional preferences by information to be reported and pub- our Nation. taking into account the amount of funds lished in a timely fashion, allowing Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- available for grants as well as the purposes livestock buyers and sellers to make ance of my time. for which the grant funds will be used. more informed decisions. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ‘‘(4) APPLICABILITY OF OTHER PROVISIONS.— The Mandatory Price Reporting Act question is on the motion offered by Sections 1413B, 1462(a), 1469(a)(3), 1469(c), and of 2010 adds mandatory reporting for the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. 1470 shall apply to the administration of the grant program under this section. wholesale pork cuts and pork exports. COTT S ) that the House suspend the ‘‘(c) USE OF GRANTS TO RELIEVE VETERI- It also requires USDA to establish an rules and pass the bill, S. 3656. NARIAN SHORTAGE SITUATIONS AND SUPPORT electronic reporting system for dairy The question was taken; and (two- VETERINARY SERVICES.—Funds provided by products so that price information is thirds being in the affirmative) the grants under this section may be used for the made available more quickly. rules were suspended and the bill was following purposes to relieve veterinarian Madam Speaker, reauthorizing man- passed. shortage situations and support veterinary datory price reporting programs pro- A motion to reconsider was laid on services: vides producers with the transparent, the table. ‘‘(1) Grants to assist veterinarians with es- accurate and timely market informa- tablishing or expanding practices for the f purpose of equipping veterinary offices, shar- tion they need. I urge passage of the ing in the reasonable overhead costs of such Mandatory Price Reporting Act of 2010. VETERINARIAN SERVICES INVESTMENT ACT practices (as determined by the Secretary), Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- or establishing mobile veterinary facilities ance of my time. Mr. BOSWELL. Madam Speaker, I where at least a portion of such facilities Mr. LUCAS. I yield myself such time move to suspend the rules and pass the will address education or extension needs. as I may consume. bill (H.R. 3519) to amend the National ‘‘(2) Grants to promote recruitment (in- Madam Speaker, S. 3656, the Manda- Agricultural Research, Extension and cluding programs in secondary schools), tory Price Reporting Act of 2010, is a Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to estab- placement, and retention of veterinarians, straightforward, 5-year reauthorization lish a grant program to promote efforts veterinary technicians, students of veteri- nary medicine, and students of veterinary of a program that began with passage to develop, implement, and sustain vet- technology. of the original legislation in 1999. The erinary services, and for other pur- ‘‘(3) Grants for veterinary students, veteri- original act came as a result of many poses, as amended. nary interns, externs, fellows, and residents, months of negotiations between a The Clerk read the title of the bill. and veterinary technician students to cover

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We are veterinary residency and fellowship pro- ‘‘(E) A department of veterinary science or experiencing a shortage in large-food grams, or veterinary internship and department of comparative medicine accred- animal veterinarians across the coun- externship programs in coordination with ac- ited by the Department of Education. try. credited colleges of veterinary medicine. ‘‘(F) A State agricultural experiment sta- I have worked over the years to try ‘‘(5) Grants for the assessment of veteri- tion. and correct the shortage of livestock narian shortage situations and preparation ‘‘(G) A State, local, or tribal government and large-animal veterinarians. Re- of applications for designation as a shortage agency. situation. ‘‘(h) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— search has shown that the demand for ‘‘(6) Grants in continuing education and There are authorized to be appropriated to large-animal veterinarians will in- extension, including tele-veterinary medi- the Secretary such sums as are necessary to crease by 13 percent a year, with four cine and other distance-based education, for carry out this section for fiscal year 2012 and in every 100 positions remaining va- veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and each fiscal year thereafter. Amounts appro- cant. other health professionals needed to priated pursuant to this authorization of ap- strengthen veterinary programs and enhance propriations shall remain available to the b 1230 food safety. Secretary for the purposes of this section With just over 250 graduates from ‘‘(d) SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN until expended.’’. veterinary schools going into live- GRANTS.— The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- stock-related fields, this crisis is a ‘‘(1) TERMS OF SERVICE REQUIREMENTS.— ant to the rule, the gentleman from problem that not only affects rural Grants provided under this section for the Iowa (Mr. BOSWELL) and the gentleman purpose specified in subsection (c)(1) shall be America but also our major cities. subject to an agreement between the Sec- from Oklahoma (Mr. LUCAS) each will These large animal veterinarians are retary and the grant recipient that includes control 20 minutes. the first line of defense against animal a required term of service for the recipient, The Chair recognizes the gentleman disease, outbreaks that can occur and as established by the Secretary. In estab- from Iowa. cause serious health problems. Food lishing such terms, the Secretary shall con- GENERAL LEAVE and animal veterinarians not only sider only— Mr. BOSWELL. Madam Speaker, I identify, treat, and prevent naturally ‘‘(A) the amount of the grant awarded; and ask unanimous consent that all Mem- occurring diseases but are also on the ‘‘(B) the specific purpose of the grant. front line of agroterrorism. ‘‘(2) BREACH REMEDIES.—An agreement bers may have 5 legislative days in under paragraph (1) shall provide remedies which to revise and extend their re- For all of the reasons above, I urge for any breach of the agreement by the grant marks on the bill, H.R. 3519. my colleagues to join me in passing the recipient, including repayment or partial re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Veterinary Services Investment Act payment of the grant funds, with interest. objection to the request of the gen- today. This legislation will authorize The Secretary may waive the repayment ob- tleman from Iowa? grants to address workforce shortages ligation in the event of extreme hardship or There was no objection. based on the needs of underserved extreme need, as determined by the Sec- Mr. BOSWELL. Madam Speaker, I areas. For example, grants could be retary. yield myself such time as I may con- used to recruit veterinarians and vet- ‘‘(3) TREATMENT OF AMOUNTS RECOVERED.— Funds recovered under paragraph (2) shall be sume. erinary technicians in shortage areas credited to the account available to carry (Mr. BOSWELL asked and was given and communities. It could add veteri- out this section and shall remain available permission to revise and extend his re- narians expanding and establishing until expended. marks.) practices in high-need areas. It could ‘‘(e) COST-SHARING REQUIREMENTS.— Mr. BOSWELL. Madam Speaker, I establish mobile portable clinics and ‘‘(1) RECIPIENT SHARE.—A grant recipient rise today in strong support of H.R. televet services and establish edu- shall provide matching non-Federal funds, 3519, the Veterinarian Services Invest- cation programs, including continuing either in cash or in-kind support, in an ment Act, which was introduced by my education, distance education, and fac- amount equal to not less than 50 percent of the Federal funds provided in a grant under good friend and colleague from Ne- tor recruitment in veterinary science. this section. braska (Mr. SMITH). I had the privilege Our Nation faces major challenges to ‘‘(2) WAIVER.—The Secretary may estab- to be the lead Democrat on this legisla- relieve veterinary shortages, and the lish, by regulation, conditions under which tion which is vital to growing our rural Veterinary Services Investment Act is the cost-sharing requirements of paragraph communities across America and se- a step in the right direction. (1) may be reduced or waived. curing our Nation’s food supply. I urge my colleagues to support H.R. ‘‘(f) PROHIBITION ON USE OF GRANT FUNDS Our veterinary workforce is respon- 3519, the Veterinary Services Invest- FOR CONSTRUCTION.—Funds made available sible for ensuring that the food we eat ment Act. for grants under this section shall not be is safe, but they are facing a critical I reserve the balance of my time. used for the construction of a new building or facility or the acquisition, expansion, re- shortage in the public, private, indus- Mr. LUCAS. Madam Speaker, I rise modeling, or alteration of an existing build- trial and academic sectors, and the in support of H.R. 3519, the Veteri- ing of facility, including site grading and im- problem is growing. Our Nation’s large- narian Services Investment Act, and I provement and architect fees. animal vets are truly on the front lines yield myself such time as I may con- ‘‘(g) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: of food safety, public health, animal sume. ‘‘(1) VETERINARIAN SHORTAGE SITUATION.— health and national security. The de- Since the fall of 2000, the Committee The term ‘veterinarian shortage situation’ mand for large-animal veterinarians is on Agriculture has worked on ways of means a veterinarian shortage situation de- increasing, and lack of these special- resolving the serious veterinary short- termined by the Secretary under section ists in many areas of the country will age problem confronting many rural 1415A(b). ‘‘(2) QUALIFIED ENTITY.—The term ‘quali- continue to put our agricultural econ- communities. With the passage of the fied entity’ means the following: omy and the safety of our food supply National Veterinary Medical Service ‘‘(A) A for-profit or nonprofit entity lo- at risk. Act in December of 2003, a program was cated in the United States that operates a I know firsthand how important finally authorized to incentivize large veterinary clinic providing veterinary serv- large-animal veterinarians are to farm- animal veterinarians to practice in ices— ers and ranchers. When I left the Army, communities that USDA designated as ‘‘(i) in a rural area, as defined in section I returned to my family farm and real- veterinarian shortage areas. With this 1393(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of ized that much had changed in agri- program in place, large animal veteri- 1986; and ‘‘(ii) in response to a veterinarian shortage culture during the 20-plus years I had narians are able to apply on a competi- situation. served. I decided to sit down with my tive basis for educational loan repay- ‘‘(B) A State, national, allied, or regional local veterinarian and have a discus- ment assistance in exchange for their veterinary organization or specialty board sion on the new animal health prac- commitment to practice in shortage

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Madam Speaker, I yield of all agricultural land and could lower by we’ll begin a slowdown and hopefully back the balance of my time. one-half Pakistan’s economic growth rate for reverse this problem. Mr. BOSWELL. Madam Speaker, just the current fiscal year, further destabilizing To the extent that the loan program a couple of things before we close. a nation already beset by multiple daunting is successful, it’s important to consider There are an estimated 283 million challenges; that this was just the first step. While pets and 2.3 billion farm animals in our Whereas the emergency continues to un- this assistance will be very helpful in country. That’s a lot of animals, fold in Sindh Province, where just under attracting veterinarians to these com- FRANK, don’t you think? It is. There 7,000,000 people have already been affected, of munities, there remain gaps in veteri- are nearly 86,000 veterinarians in the whom 1,300,000 are in government relief narian recruitment, attracting and U.S.; however, the majority of them camps, with new evacuation orders recently having been issued; training technical support staff, and focus on pets—cats and dogs. Twenty- simply meeting the long-term costs of Whereas the danger of the floods extends eight veterinary schools in the coun- beyond the current humanitarian crisis, with operating veterinarian practices in try, and something that’s very impor- the potential to create significant insta- these communities. tant to this legislation, veterinary bility in Pakistan; The Veterinarian Services Invest- graduates have an average debt of Whereas the Pakistani Army, Navy, and ment Act is meant to address these $120,000. So I think this is something Frontier Corps have sent humanitarian sup- secondary needs and is designed to that we ought to be aware of when we plies and medical teams to flood-hit areas, complement the loan repayment pro- think of food safety and so on. So the while the National and Provincial Disaster gram to help large animal veterinar- demand for large animal veterinarians Management Authorities have coordinated ians become established in these com- international relief activities; is increasing, and the lack of these Whereas the United States has responded munities. faceless in many areas of the country This bill recognizes and addresses a to the crisis with relief and recovery funds, will continue to put our agricultural real problem in rural America, and I’m food and medical supplies, and logistical sup- economy and the safety of our food proud to be an original cosponsor. I port that account for more than 20 percent of supply at risk. total international humanitarian contribu- support this legislation, and I encour- H.R. 3519, the Veterinary Services In- tions and commitments; age all of my colleagues to do the vestment Act, will help address this Whereas the United States Agency for same. International Development (USAID), Madam Speaker, I yield such time as shortage and continue to ensure Amer- icans have access to the safest, most through its Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster he may consume to my colleague from Assistance (OFDA), has supported 26 mobile plentiful, and most available food sup- Nebraska (Mr. SMITH), who has done an medical teams, delivered more than 8,000 outstanding job of shepherding this bill ply in the world. So I urge all of my rolls of plastic sheeting to provide tem- through, understands the challenges in colleagues to support this important porary shelter for approximately 247,000 peo- his State and in rural communities legislation. ple, and dispatched 13 mobile water treat- across America, and he’s trying to do I yield back the balance of my time. ment units to support the Government of something. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Pakistan’s flood relief effort, which have Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. I sincerely question is on the motion offered by produced more than 12,000,000 liters of clean the gentleman from Iowa (Mr. BOS- water; appreciate today’s consideration of Whereas USAID’s Office of Food for Peace H.R. 3519, the Veterinarian Services In- WELL) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3519, as amend- (FFP) has provided direct support for the vestment Act. The need for skilled vet- United Nations World Food Program’s food erinarians has already been stated. It ed. ration distributions, helping to reach ap- may not be at the forefront of debate The question was taken; and (two- proximately 3,000,000 Pakistanis with more here in Washington, but it is an issue thirds being in the affirmative) the than 48,000 metric tons of food; which impacts many areas of our coun- rules were suspended and the bill, as Whereas the United States Department of try and many aspects of our lives. amended, was passed. Defense has dispatched 23 military heli- Our food animal veterinary work- A motion to reconsider was laid on copters and four C–130 aircraft to deliver force is on the front lines of food safe- the table. more than 5,000,000 pounds of relief supplies and has rescued more than 13,000 flood-af- ty, public health, and animal health. f fected individuals; This vital profession, however, is fac- EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES TO Whereas the United States has provided ci- ing a critical shortage in the public, PAKISTANI PEOPLE AFTER vilian and military in-kind assistance in the private, industrial, and academic sec- FLOODS form of halal meals, prefabricated steel tors. To make matters worse, the prob- bridges, and other infrastructure support; lem is certainly on the rise. Mr. BARROW. Madam Speaker, I Whereas the United States is working in Large animal veterinarians in par- move to suspend the rules and agree to close partnership with United Nations-affili- ticular are integral to small rural com- the resolution (H. Res. 1613) expressing ated and international humanitarian organi- munities, but in many of these commu- condolences to and solidarity with the zations to support relief, recovery, and re- nities—communities with few people people of Pakistan in the aftermath of construction; but with large numbers of animals—we the devastating floods that began on Whereas the Pakistani-American commu- are seeing a very distressing trend. Ac- July 22, 2010, as amended. nity has demonstrated strong leadership in rallying support for flood victims, directing cording to the USDA, Nebraska’s Cher- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- tion. public attention to the crisis, and dissemi- ry County, one of the top three beef nating information about the response; production counties in the United The text of the resolution is as fol- Whereas scores of United States private States, has 145,000 food animals per one lows: and voluntary organizations have mobilized veterinarian. H. RES. 1613 quickly to respond to the crisis in Pakistan To this end, I’ve introduced H.R. 3519, Whereas heavy rainfall that began on July with both emergency relief and longer term the Veterinarian Services Investment 22, 2010, and subsequent flooding throughout development assistance, raising over Act, with Mr. BOSWELL. The legislation Pakistan have caused a humanitarian crisis $11,000,000 in private donations for assessing authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture of unprecedented proportions that has af- emergency needs, distributing water, food, and relief items, and providing medical care to award competitive grants to help de- fected over 20,000,000 people, killing more than 1,750, injuring over 2,700, damaging or and temporary shelter; velop, implement, and sustain veteri- destroying upwards of 1,800,000 houses, and Whereas the success of United States Gov- nary services especially in identified displacing millions of men, women, and chil- ernment humanitarian efforts depends heav- and underserved areas. dren; ily on the skills, expertise, and field presence Though we may not realize it, veteri- Whereas the devastation wrought by the of international and nongovernmental orga- narians make a difference every day. floods has been catastrophic, submerging nizations;

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Madam Speaker, I ask begin to assess the full magnitude of countless lives and encouraged a generous unanimous consent that all Members the economic and human costs of this international response; may have 5 legislative days to revise devastating calamity. The heavy mon- Whereas the people of the Islamic Republic and extend their remarks and include soon floods that struck the Indus River of Pakistan and the United States share a extraneous material on the resolution and its tributaries have caused enor- long history of friendship, economic coopera- under consideration. mous damage to the economy and the tion, and enduring family ties, and the inter- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there people of Pakistan. ests of both nations are well served by strengthening and deepening the bilateral objection to the request of the gen- The numbers are staggering. Nearly relationship; tleman from Georgia? 20 million people have been affected by Whereas the United States Congress adopt- There was no objection. the floods, including millions of men, ed, and the President signed into law, the Mr. BARROW. Madam Speaker, I rise women, and children who have been Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of in strong support of this resolution, physically displaced from their homes 2009, which authorizes democratic, economic, and I yield myself such time as I may destroyed by the ravages of the ram- development, and security assistance over 5 consume. paging waters. As one Pakistani com- years to help the Pakistani people achieve On July 22, 2010, Pakistan began to mentator has noted, ‘‘In the mounting their aspirations for a democratic, stable, experience devastating flooding, which and prosperous society; and humanitarian disaster, survivors have Whereas the United States remains com- in the subsequent days and weeks has been engaged in a desperate daily mitted to helping the resilient and resource- led to a severe humanitarian crisis. struggle for food and shelter as well as ful people of Pakistan surmount and recover Thus far, over 20 million Pakistanis a battle against deadly disease.’’ from this natural disaster: Now, therefore, have been affected. The flooding has re- Pakistan’s already shaky economy be it sulted in the deaths of over 1,750 peo- has been dealt a body blow. Growth is Resolved, That the House of Representa- ple, injured another 2,700, and left now expected to fall by half, with wide- tives— 800,000 cut off from assistance. The spread losses to agriculture and live- (1) mourns the significant loss of life, as well as the physical damage, caused by the floods have submerged one-fifth of the stock. Meanwhile, the floods have also flooding in Pakistan; country and damaged or destroyed wreaked havoc on Pakistan’s public in- (2) expresses its deepest condolences and more than 1.8 million homes, along frastructure, with bridges and roads sympathy to the families of the victims of with countless schools, farms, and cut off, power stations shut down, and the floods, and its solidarity with the mil- businesses. gas and petroleum supplies suspended. lions of affected Pakistanis; The Government of Pakistan says In this dire circumstance, the United (3) recognizes that Pakistan is and remains that the flooding has affected 30 per- States has responded generously and a close ally and friend of the United States; cent of all agricultural land and could with great dispatch to assist the people (4) recognizes that an effective and ac- countable government in Pakistan is essen- reduce by up to one-half Pakistan’s of Pakistan in their hour of need. The tial for the country’s long-term recovery and economic growth rate for the current executive branch has mobilized exper- stability; fiscal year, further destabilizing a na- tise and resources at the Departments (5) urges the United States Administration tion already beset by daunting eco- of State, Defense, and USAID, while and the international community, including nomic challenges. the private sector, including Pakistani- private citizens and foreign governments, to The United States has responded to Americans, religious communities, and continue providing assistance to help the the crisis with over $250 million in re- nongovernment organizations have people of Pakistan and to help strengthen lief and recovery funds, more than 20 provided impressive financial and on- and support the capacity of the Government percent of the total international hu- of Pakistan to meet the needs of its people; the-ground assistance. (6) supports the use of funds authorized by manitarian contribution, in the form of Meanwhile, new and formidable chal- the Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act relief and recovery funds, food and lenges will present themselves to of 2009 for the purposes of providing long- medical supplies, and logistical sup- Islamabad and its friends abroad once term recovery and rehabilitation for flood- port. Governments and humanitarian the full extent of Pakistan’s rehabilita- affected areas and populations; aid agencies from around the world tion and reconstruction needs become (7) urges a reexamination of priorities for have mobilized to provide much needed known. spending the funds authorized by the En- assistance to the relief and recovery ef- Madam Speaker, the enormity of this hanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of forts. We hope that all of the com- tragedy for the Pakistani people is 2009, with a view toward ensuring that the needs of the Pakistani people are appro- mitted friends of Pakistan are able to grounds enough to merit a robust and priately addressed in the aftermath of the galvanize additional support and fund- compassionate response by the United disaster; ing for the recovery and subsequent re- States of America and the people. Our (8) commends the relief and recovery ac- construction efforts. hearts go out to the millions of victims tions, still underway, by the United States In addition to recognizing the dev- whose lives have been literally up- military, the Department of State, and astating impact of the floods, this reso- rooted by the havoc that accompanied USAID to assist the people of Pakistan dur- lution emphasizes the importance of a this unprecedented flooding. ing this critical period; robust and long-term strategic par- At the same time, we need to be (9) commends the extraordinary humani- mindful that Pakistan is also a close tarian efforts and sustained commitment to tisanship between the United States helping the people of Pakistan by inter- and Pakistan, the enduring people-to- friend and ally. It plays a large role in national and nongovernmental organiza- people and governmental ties between the United States’ strategic policy to- tions; our two countries, and our long-stand- wards Afghanistan and the broader (10) recognizes the contributions of the ing support for a democratic, stable, reaches of South and Central Asia. It is Pakistani-American community and United and prosperous Pakistan. a country that remains engaged in a States businesses to relief and recovery ef- Madam Speaker, I urge all my col- deadly struggle against violent extrem- forts in Pakistan; and leagues to support this bipartisan reso- ists seeking to destabilize its already (11) reaffirms the commitment of the peo- fractured society. It is a nuclear weap- ple of the United States to partner with the lution. people of Pakistan to respond to the imme- I reserve the balance of my time. ons state in which the maintenance of diate crisis and build the foundations for a Mr. CHAFFETZ. Madam Speaker, I domestic stability and the success of successful and lasting recovery. rise in support of this timely resolu- democratic governance bear directly tion, and I yield myself such time as I on our own homeland security. To be b 1240 may consume. sure, this is an enormously complex re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Madam Speaker, the raging flood- lationship. ant to the rule, the gentleman from waters that have battered much of Madam Speaker, in this context it is Georgia (Mr. BARROW) and the gen- Pakistan since late July are at long clear that the United States needs to

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I therefore support the passage of ple of Pakistan in the aftermath of the dividuals here in the United States who this resolution, and I urge my col- devastating floods that began on July have loved ones in the affected areas. I leagues to get behind this resolution. 22, 2010. I would like to thank my col- am urging our government to offer re- I reserve the balance of my time. league, Chairman BERMAN, for intro- sources and expertise, including assist- Mr. BARROW. Madam Speaker, I ducing this important and timely reso- ance and recovery efforts, to help our yield the balance of my time to the lution, which I offer and know that friends in Pakistan make it through gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON many have cosponsored, including my- this tragic episode. LEE), and I ask unanimous consent self. We are now discussing how we pro- that she be allowed to control that On July 22, Pakistan experienced one vide new technology to decontaminate time. of the heaviest monsoon rains in at the water, and I hope that the State The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there least 80 years in the region. For those Department will receive the informa- objection to the request of the gen- who have been to Islamabad, Karachi, tion that my office has to work on this tleman from Georgia? Lahore, Peshawar, we understand the new technology and literally carry it There was no objection. terrain of that Nation and realize that over to be able to decontaminate this Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Let me it is again unspeakable in its descrip- water and to provide clean water to the thank the distinguished gentleman tion. The massive amount of rain trig- refugee camps but also to those who from Georgia, and let me thank him gered both flash floods and river flood- may have been able to make it close to very much for his very important ing throughout Pakistan, leading to where their home was. statement on this important resolu- widespread displacement, infrastruc- I have been working with the State tion. And as well I would like to thank ture damage, and contamination of Department to increase humanitarian the chairman of our full committee, water sources. relief funds for Pakistan and have Mr. BERMAN, and the ranking member Madam Speaker, I have spoken about asked for additional funds that have al- of our full committee, Ms. ROS- the value of clean water for many ready been authorized for Pakistan to LEHTINEN, and the manager of this leg- years as a member of the Foreign Af- be reprogrammed in order to bolster re- islation for the minority for the words fairs Committee, but as well in general lief and reconstruction efforts. that I believe are enormously impor- in this Congress. And I will tell you I again want to mention the Foreign tant. that as Pakistani Americans have Affairs Committee. I want to again Let me indicate to my colleagues come to my office, they have said the mention our chairman and ranking that this may be the most important, most deadly aspect of this flood is for member who have never stepped away or one of the most important, and dev- mothers and babies and children and from the international devastation astating humanitarian crises that we families not to be able to have clean that so many of our friends experience. have faced over the time frame that we water. And therefore disease being The Foreign Affairs Committee has have been in Congress. And let me say spread through lack of clean water, stood front and center to work with the this. We have gone through Hurricanes seeing malnourished children, but chil- Senate and work with the administra- Katrina and Rita. As I stand here dren who are likewise devastated by tion to ensure that the faith and the today, there are a number of hurri- not having water suffering from infec- friendship of the United States is front canes that are in the gulf region. We tion and disease. and center on these terrible disasters. I add our sympathy to the people in Cali- The flooding has caused a humani- thank the committee again. fornia experiencing an enormous and tarian crisis of unprecedented propor- I also wrote a letter to President terrible explosion. To my friend from tions that has affected over 20 million Obama with Representative DAN BUR- Utah, he knows that those dear friends people, which aid agencies assert has a TON, my fellow cochair of the Congres- have experienced their own share of greater human impact than Pakistan’s sional Pakistan Caucus, expressing our concerns certainly with natural disas- earthquake in 2005, the Indian Ocean deep concern for the humanitarian ters. So we don’t take anything away tsunami in 2004, and the recent earth- tragedy in Pakistan and asking them from the suffering of the American quake in Haiti combined. to expedite the flow of U.S. aid, sup- people or others. Many of us remember plies and workers in the region. the tsunami, for all of our communities b 1250 I would like to take this opportunity were engaged in trying to get our More than 1,750 people have been to encourage the President to aid Paki- hands around that natural disaster and killed; 2,700 have been injured; and mil- stan and to add Pakistan to his trip to to be of help. lions of men and women and children South Asia, which is planned for the But as many have expressed as they are displaced. Let me be very clear: we fall, and hope that we could join with have come back to the United States do not do one-upsmanship in disasters. him. from Pakistan, Madam Speaker, I can We do not diminish Haiti; we do not di- Madam Speaker, the key is how do assure you that this looms so large minish the tsunami or the earthquake. we find solutions, and I would ask that that it is without description. The rea- What we are saying is that the disaster we as Americans not be defined, as son is because we know that there was we speak of today is ongoing, as there small news postscripts suggest, that we rain, we know that there was a flood, are in other places around the world, are not contributing to the aid of the or flooding, but we probably are not but ongoing to the extent that people Pakistani people. First of all, we are aware that the water has remained in who want to help, to come in and help moving emergency dollars, but I also place in so much and so many areas of and be part of recovery, cannot get to hope that we can draw upon Ameri- Pakistan that it equals the size of where they need to be. cans’ individual caring and humani- States like Rhode Island. So we have Moreover, flooding is expected to in- tarian commitment so that we can people who cannot return even to see tensify as rains continue. In the Sindh send a mercy plane stocked with medi- what remains or what losses they have and Punjab provinces, for example, ear- cine and baby formula and clothing for experienced, or to even begin to re- lier rainfall in the north has led to ris- children and school supplies in short cover and to rebuild. ing levels in the Indus River and is ex- order to this devastated region. I would encourage my colleagues to pected to coincide with increased rain- In Houston, a number of my constitu- see the extent of that damage by way fall. ents met as a part of the Pakistan Cau- of a presentation that is being made The flood disaster, which started 2 cus to commit themselves to this great today, the Pakistan Flood Disaster months ago as a result of heavy mon- humanitarian effort, and we would call Photo Exhibit, from which I will just soon rain, has left more than 20 million upon all who can hear my voice to par- share one picture. And you can go to people suffering in the ravaged condi- ticipate in helping us pursue that. This

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I am urging Washington, DC, September 8, 2010. partnership of the Congressional Paki- our government to offer any resources and ex- Hon. BARACK OBAMA, stan Caucus and the Pakistani Amer- pertise, including assistance with recovery ef- President of the United States of America, The ican Leadership Center that is bringing forts, to help our friends in Pakistan make it White House, Washington, DC. these Pakistan relief workers here to DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: As co-chairs of the through this tragic episode. I have been work- Congressional Pakistan Caucus we remain discuss the devastating conditions in ing with the State Department to increase hu- deeply concerned about the humanitarian Pakistan. manitarian relief funds for Pakistan and have tragedy unfolding in Pakistan due to the re- I also want to mention Ambassador asked for additional funds that have already cent historic floods. We respectfully ask you Anne Patterson, who is still in Paki- been authorized for Pakistan to be repro- to do everything possible within your au- stan, who has been a stalwart of rep- grammed in order to bolster relief and recon- thority to help expedite the flow of U.S. and resentation of the United States, who struction efforts. I also wrote a letter to Presi- international aid supplies and workers into the region. has been through the earthquake, who dent Obama with Rep. DAN BURTON, my fellow By all accounts, the flooding in Pakistan has been through the tragedy of the Co-Chair of the Congressional Pakistan Cau- has now affected more than 20 million peo- loss of Benazir Bhutto and now this un- cus, expressing our deep concern for the hu- ple, which aid agencies say is a greater speakable tragedy of flooding and has manitarian tragedy in Pakistan and asking him human impact than Pakistan’s earthquake maintained the leadership of the to expedite the flow of U.S. aid, supplies, and in 2005, the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004, and United States. workers into the region. the recent earthquake in Haiti combined. I am very glad that we have this res- I would also like to take this opportunity to Sadly, despite the commendable generosity olution on the floor of the House. I encourage President Obama to add Pakistan of the American people and the international want to thank my friend and colleague to his trip to South Asia, which is planned for community to date, the situation appears to who likewise has given a very impor- remain perilous. Reports indicate that wa- this fall. In light of the recent devastation af- terborne disease is rapidly spreading among tant statement, as well as the gen- fecting Pakistan and our important alliance tens of thousands of flood victims. In addi- tleman from Georgia, to acknowledge with Pakistan in our anti-terrorism efforts in tion, food shortages are becoming a major this resolution to express our commit- both Pakistan and Afghanistan, I think Presi- concern as the market prices of essential ment to the people of Pakistan. dent Obama’s visit would communicate to both foods have skyrocketed after billions of dol- I look forward to visiting Pakistan to the people and government of Pakistan the lars worth of crops were destroyed by the see firsthand the extent of the devasta- extent of our national commitment to their wel- flood waters. tion and to assess and assist in the re- fare. We commend the United States Agency for lief efforts. With the need for recon- International Development (USAID) for im- Madam Speaker, the scale of the devasta- mediately undertaking an aid mission to the struction and recovery efforts growing, tion is so large that it will take months before region; however, we concur with John I believe it is vital that we lead a con- we know the actual death toll and be able to Holmes, the UN Undersecretary General for gressional humanitarian mission to assess the damage of the flood. Hospitals are Humanitarian Affairs’ opinion that ‘‘these Pakistan, which will signal to those overwhelmed with the injured and thousands unprecedented floods pose unprecedented people that the friendship between the of people are stuck on their rooftops and in logistical challenges, and this requires an ex- United States and Pakistan remains higher areas as they try to escape rushing traordinary effort by the international com- unbroken as we fight the war on terror floodwaters. Thousands of victims require ad- munity.’’ The United States has an historic and continue to hope to improve the opportunity to reshape America’s image in ditional shelter with the cold weather ap- Pakistan by taking the lead in aggressively lives of the men, women and children proaching; falling temperatures, food short- addressing Pakistan’s immediate relief needs of this great nation. ages, and water-borne diseases are making it as well as forging international consensus to Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong sup- necessary for Pakistan to shelter, cloth, and address Pakistan’s longer-term reconstruc- port of H. Res. 1613, ‘‘Expressing condo- feed the millions of displaced and homeless tion needs. For example, last year Congress lences to and solidarity with the people of before freezing temperatures arrive. authorized $7.5 billion in civilian aid to Pakistan in the aftermath of the devastating As Co-Chair of the Congressional Pakistan Pakistan; of which approximately $1 billion floods that began on July 22, 2010.’’ I would Caucus, I am extremely concerned with the was set aside for democracy building. While we strongly support efforts to strengthen like to thank my colleague, Chairman BERMAN, security of the region. It is critical that the Pakistan’s democratic institutions, relief for introducing this important and timely reso- United States offer the economic and humani- and rehabilitation of the floods victims is a lution. tarian assistance necessary for Pakistan in its more pressing need. Reprogramming those On July 22, 2010, Pakistan experienced one recovery efforts. In a region of political and re- funds for humanitarian relief would imme- of the heaviest monsoon rains in at least 80 ligious turmoil, the United States must do all it diately quadruple U.S. aid funds—hopefully years in the region. The massive amount of can in order for Pakistan’s fragile democracy spurring other nations to follow suit—and it rain triggered both flash floods and river flood- to survive and thrive. would do so at no additional cost to the U.S. ing throughout Pakistan, leading to wide- Furthermore, as Co-Chair of the Pakistani taxpayer. spread displacement, infrastructure damage Caucus, I have taken the initiative to work with We also respectfully urge you to give all due consideration to using the power of the and contamination of water sources. The several Pakistani organizations and members Presidency’s bully pulpit to highlight the flooding has caused a humanitarian crisis of of the Pakistan community in Houston and plight of Pakistanis to the U.S media and en- unprecedented proportions that has affected throughout the United States to increase courage Americans to consider donating to over 20 million people, which aid agencies as- awareness and coordinate relief efforts in the relief effort. The American people are ex- sert is a greater human impact than Pakistan’s Pakistan. I have organized meetings and brief- tremely generous. Time and time again, earthquake in 2005, the Indian Ocean tsunami ings in both Houston and Washington, D.C. as whenever they have been asked, the Amer- of 2004, and the recent earthquake in Haiti well. This includes a photo exhibit that is oc- ican people have rallied to help people combined. More than 1,750 people have been curring in the Rayburn House Office Building around the world. We are confident that the American people will once again dem- killed, 2,700 have been injured, and millions of foyer today that is being hosted by the Con- onstrate their generosity by donating to the men, women, and children are displaced. gressional Pakistan Caucus and the Pakistani Pakistani relief efforts if they are made Moreover, the flooding is expected to intensify American Leadership Center (PAL–C) illus- more aware of the tragedy; and a statement as rains continue. In Sindh and Punjab prov- trating the extent of the damage caused by from the White House is certain to garner inces, for example, earlier rainfall in the north the floods in Pakistan. My commitment to the such media attention. To that end, we re- has led to rising water levels in the Indus people of Pakistan is unwavering, and I look spectfully ask you to consider making a pub- River and is expected to coincide with in- forward to visiting Pakistan soon to see first- lic appeal to the American public on behalf of the people of Pakistan. creased rainfall. hand the extent of the devastation and to as- Mr. President, the global fight against ex- The flood disaster, which started two sess and assist in the relief efforts. With the tremists who exploit the religion of Islam is months ago as a result of heavy monsoon need for reconstruction and recovery efforts not only a military struggle but a struggle rain, has left more than 20 million people suf- growing, I believe it is vital to lead a Congres- to win the hearts and minds of the Muslim fering in ravaged conditions. One fifth of Paki- sional humanitarian mission to Pakistan, which world; particularly the young people. We

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If we do not seize this oppor- The Clerk read the title of the bill. objection to the request of the gentle- tunity we significantly increase the chances The text of the bill is as follows: woman from Texas? that Pakistan may fall under the influence H.R. 5282 There was no objection. of extremist elements; that would be disas- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of trous for our future security. We must ad- resentatives of the United States of America in Texas. Madam Speaker, I yield myself dress the human tragedy unfolding in Paki- Congress assembled, such time as I may consume. stan now before it is too late. So once again, we respectfully ask you to everything pos- SECTION 1. FINDINGS. I rise in strong support of H.R. 5282, sible within your authority to help expedite Congress finds the following: a bill introduced by the gentleman the flow of U.S. and international aide sup- (1) The Corps of Engineers and other Federal from Georgia (Mr. BARROW) to provide plies and workers into the region. agencies are required to preserve and catalogue a 5-year authorization for the Corps of We thank you for giving your personal artifacts and other items of national historical Engineers’ Veterans’ Curation Pro- time and attention to this critically impor- significance that are uncovered during the gram. tant matter. course of their work. Sincerely, (2) Uncatalogued artifacts within the care of b 1300 Federal agencies are stored in hundreds of re- DAN BURTON, H.R. 5282 is a worthy piece of legisla- Member of Congress. positories and museums across the Nation. (3) In October 2009, the Corps of Engineers, tion. It provides job training to our SHEILA JACKSON LEE, veterans. It helps to record and protect Member of Congress. Center of Expertise for Curation and Manage- ment of Archeological Collections, used our Nation’s cultural resources, and it I reserve the balance of my time. $3,500,000 in temporary funds made available in assists the Corps in fulfilling its obli- Mr. CHAFFETZ. Madam Speaker, we the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of gations to protect our Nation’s cul- support the passage of this resolution. 2009 (Public Law 111–5) to begin the Veterans’ tural and historical legacy. Our hearts and prayers go out to the Curation Program to employ and train Iraq and Thousands upon thousands of arti- people of Pakistan who are dealing Afghanistan veterans in archaeological proc- essing. facts rest uncataloged in hundreds of with untold tragedies and difficult sit- museums and Federal repositories uations. I urge passage of this resolu- (4) The Veterans’ Curation Program employs veterans and members of the Armed Forces in across the country. These objects rep- tion. the sorting, cleaning, and cataloguing of arti- resent our past and help describe who I yield back the balance of my time. facts managed by the Corps of Engineers. we are today. It is, therefore, a cul- Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Madam (5) Employees of the Veterans’ Curation Pro- tural imperative that we preserve and Speaker, seeing that we have no other gram gain valuable work skills, including com- understand these pieces. It is also a speakers, let me simply conclude by puter database management, records manage- matter of law and policy that we do so. thanking my distinguished friend from ment, photographic and scanning techniques, computer software proficiency, vocabulary and The Veterans’ Curation Program, lo- Utah. We worked together on other cated at labs in Georgia, the District of issues. writing skills, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as knowledge and training in ar- Columbia, and Missouri, provides vet- If I might take a point of personal chaeology and history. erans with a skill set to preserve the privilege, I have never doubted his (6) Experience in archaeological curation many cultural and historical artifacts commitment when we speak of these gained through the Veterans’ Curation Program encountered by the Corps of Engineers. humanitarian issues, and I want to is valuable training and experience for the mu- These employees gain valuable work thank you for that. As well, I want to seum, forensics, administrative, records manage- skills in a host of areas, including com- thank Mr. BARROW for his leadership on ment, and other fields. (7) Veterans’ Curation Program participants puter database management, photo- the issue and hope that he will join us graphic and scanning techniques, and as we work on these devastating condi- may assist the Corps of Engineers in developing a more efficient and comprehensive collections software proficiency. The development tions in Pakistan. management program and also may provide the of these skills provides valuable train- I ask my colleagues to support this workforce to meet the records management ing and experience for future work at very important legislation. needs at other agencies and departments, in- museums, forensics labs, records man- I yield back the balance of my time. cluding the Department of Veterans Affairs. agement entities, and at government The SPEAKER pro tempore. The SEC. 2. TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT FOR VET- agencies. question is on the motion offered by ERANS AND MEMBERS OF ARMED FORCES IN CURATION AND HIS- This legislation authorizes the pro- the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. BAR- TORIC PRESERVATION. gram for 5 years, through fiscal year ROW) that the House suspend the rules (a) TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT.—The Sec- 2015. It also provides a realistic step in- and agree to the resolution, H. Res. retary of the Army, acting through the Chief of crease of authorized funding from $5 1613, as amended. Engineers, shall develop a Veterans’ Curation million in 2011 through $9 million in The question was taken. Program to hire veterans and members of the 2015. This will allow the Corps to incre- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Armed Forces to assist the Secretary in carrying mentally expand the program in a ra- out curation and historic preservation activities. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being tional and deliberate manner. in the affirmative, the ayes have it. (b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATION.— There is authorized to be appropriated to carry The Corps has had success with this Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Madam out this section— program using Recovery Act dollars, so Speaker, on that I demand the yeas (1) $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2011; I ask all of the Members to join me in and nays. (2) $6,000,000 for fiscal year 2012; supporting this bill. It will ensure the The yeas and nays were ordered. (3) $7,000,000 for fiscal year 2013; continuation of a worthwhile program The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- (4) $8,000,000 for fiscal year 2014; and that respects the Nation’s cultural her- ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the (5) $9,000,000 for fiscal year 2015. itage at the same time as providing Chair’s prior announcement, further The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- valuable training to the men and proceedings on this motion will be ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from women who have valiantly served our postponed. Texas (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON) Nation. f and the gentleman from Florida (Mr. I reserve the balance of my time. MARIO DIAZ-BALART) each will control Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Flor- ESTABLISHING ARMY CORPS OF 20 minutes. ida. Madam Speaker, I yield myself ENGINEERS VETERANS’ The Chair recognizes the gentle- such time as I may consume. CURATION PROGRAM woman from Texas. Serving our country in uniform is, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of GENERAL LEAVE frankly, probably the most noble thing Texas. Madam Speaker, I move to sus- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of that any human being can do, and it is pend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. Texas. Madam Speaker, I ask unani- such incredible sacrifice that our

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Madam Speaker, I have no fur- soldiers and our veterans into civilian smart thing to do. ther requests for time, and I yield back life much more easily. Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Flor- the balance of my time. H.R. 5282 will help to make opportu- ida. Madam Speaker, I think the issue The SPEAKER pro tempore. The nities available to the brave men and has been adequately explained. This is question is on the motion offered by women who are returning from the something that has to be done. Who the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. fight on the global war on terror. And better to do it? Who is more qualified EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON) that the so this legislation will continue our and who is more deserving? Who is bet- House suspend the rules and pass the commitment to our veterans through ter to do it than our veterans, than our bill, H.R. 5282, as amended. education and employment opportuni- troops and our soldiers? The question was taken; and (two- ties. Mr. OBERSTAR. Madam Speaker, I rise in thirds being in the affirmative) the As part of the civil works mission, support of H.R. 5282, as amended, introduced rules were suspended and the bill was the Corps of Engineers uncovers count- by the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. BARROW). passed. A motion to reconsider was laid on less historic artifacts continuously. This legislation makes permanent an innova- the table. However, a lot of these historic arti- tive U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ program facts which are very important items begun under the American Recovery and Re- f are, frankly, just uncataloged and just investment Act, Recovery Act, P.L. 111–5. ANDREW W. BOGUE FEDERAL semi-abandoned, and they need Under the Recovery Act, the Corps allocated BUILDING AND UNITED STATES $3.5 million to open three Veterans Curation curation. COURTHOUSE Project, VCP, laboratories throughout the na- This is such a commonsense bill. It Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of helps preserve our history and preserve tion. This legislation is important because it provides funding for hiring and training our Texas. Madam Speaker, I move to sus- our past, while also making sure that pend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. we give opportunities to the most veterans, while helping the Corps meet its cul- tural responsibilities. At a time when Ameri- 5651) to designate the Federal building noble, to the best and the brightest of and United States courthouse located our country, to our troops and to our cans need jobs more than ever, we should do all we can to increase training and employ- at 515 9th Street in Rapid City, South veterans. Dakota, as the ‘‘Andrew W. Bogue Fed- I urge all Members to support our ment, especially for returning veterans. One of the Army Corps’ responsibilities is its eral Building and United States Court- veterans and support this real com- role in providing curation support for its house’’. monsense, noble legislation. The Clerk read the title of the bill. Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- projects. Accordingly, the Corps identifies, evaluates, and manages cultural resources The text of the bill is as follows: ance of my time. H.R. 5651 Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of that are eligible for listing in, or are listed in, the National Register of Historic Places. The Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Texas. Madam Speaker, I yield such resentatives of the United States of America in time as he may consume to the gen- Corps is responsible for ensuring that cultural resource management activities are consistent Congress assembled, tleman from Georgia (Mr. BARROW). with Federal laws and regulations pertaining to SECTION 1. ANDREW W. BOGUE FEDERAL BUILD- Mr. BARROW. I thank the gentlelady ING AND UNITED STATES COURT- for yielding her leadership on this Native American rights, curation and collec- HOUSE. issue. tions management, and the protection of re- (a) DESIGNATION.—The Federal building and United States courthouse located at 515 Madam Speaker, in October of 2009, sources from looting and vandalism. To that end, the Corps used Recovery Act 9th Street in Rapid City, South Dakota, the Army Corps of Engineers used tem- dollars to open three VCP laboratories in Au- shall be known and designated as the ‘‘An- porary funds from the American Recov- gusta, Georgia; Washington, DC; and St. drew W. Bogue Federal Building and United ery and Reinvestment Act to begin the Louis, Missouri. These laboratories are tasked States Courthouse’’. Veterans’ Curation project to employ (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, with carrying out the Corps’ curation respon- and train wounded Iraq and Afghani- map, regulation, document, paper, or other sibilities, including cataloging, scanning, and stan veterans in archeological proc- record of the United States to the Federal photographing records and artifacts. At the essing. The project gives these veterans building and United States courthouse re- same time, these laboratories use and train a ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to an opportunity to learn transferable workforce of disabled, wounded veterans, as be a reference to the ‘‘Andrew W. Bogue Fed- job skills and earn a fair wage while well as veterans who have recently returned eral Building and United States Court- cataloging artifacts that the Corps has from overseas. house’’. discovered and is required to preserve. The VCP program is a very important pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The project now employs about 50 vet- gram for our veterans because it teaches ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from erans in Augusta, Georgia; St. Louis, them skills in computer databases, digital Texas (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON) Missouri; and Washington, D.C. scanning, digital image capture, and writing. and the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Unfortunately, temporary funding Veterans who participate in this program can MARIO DIAZ-BALART) each will control for the Veterans’ Curation project is use these technical skills in jobs outside the 20 minutes. set to run out just when our returning VCP laboratories, including as forensic techni- The Chair recognizes the gentle- veterans and our economy need it the cians and records managers. woman from Texas. most. H.R. 5282 provides long-term au- This bill provides a statutory, five-year au- GENERAL LEAVE thorization for the program and will thorization of the Corps’ Veterans Curation Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of preserve the program and allow it to Project. The bill allows the Corps to meet its Texas. Madam Speaker, I ask unani- grow. dual mission of hiring and training the Nation’s mous consent that all Members may The Veterans’ Curation project not veterans, while also carrying out its respon- have 5 legislative days in which to re- only helps educate, train, and employ sibilities to preserve and protect the Nation’s vise and extend their remarks and to veterans, but it allows them to heal cultural heritage. include extraneous material on H.R. through the power of meaningful work. We owe our veterans all the training and 5651. Since the Army Corps of Engineers has support we can provide them when they return The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there to catalog these artifacts anyway, home from serving our country. I would also objection to the request of the gentle- there can be no better qualified or like to point out that the Committee on Trans- woman from Texas? more deserving group than our own portation and Infrastructure received letters of There was no objection. veterans to help get the job done. We support for this legislation from the Veterans Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of owe no debt as citizens that is greater of Foreign Wars of the United States and the Texas. Madam Speaker, I yield myself than the debt we owe to the veterans Society for American Archaeology. such time as I may consume.

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Bogue was a World based in the western part of South Da- H.R. 5706 War II veteran who served in the U.S. kota, he served his first year in Dead- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Army Signal Corps during the war. wood. He moved his courtroom to resentatives of the United States of America in After serving with the U.S. Army, Rapid City and worked the next few Congress assembled, Judge Bogue graduated from the Uni- years in the First Federal Savings and SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. versity of North Dakota School of Law Loan Building. Judge Bogue was The building occupied by the Government and went into private practice for sev- present at the very beginning when the Printing Office located at 31451 East United Av- eral years before another stint in the General Services Administration began enue in Pueblo, Colorado, shall be known and U.S. Army with the JAG Corps. planning the Federal building and designated as the ‘‘Frank Evans Government Printing Office Building’’ during the period in Judge Andrew Bogue was nominated courthouse that we are renaming after which the building is occupied by the Govern- to the Federal bench by President him today, and he participated in that ment Printing Office. Richard Nixon in 1970 and served for 15 planning. Put simply, Judge Bogue is a SEC. 2. REFERENCES. years as an active district Federal major reason the Rapid City Court- With respect to the period in which the build- judge before taking senior status in house exists as it does today. ing referred to in section 1 is occupied by the 1985. Even after taking senior status, Judge Bogue was an impressive fig- Government Printing Office, any reference in a Judge Bogue continued to hear cases ure on the bench, and lawyers who law, map, regulation, document, record, or other up until a few months before his death practiced before him knew him as paper of the United States to that building shall on June 10, 2009. someone who listened and who was be deemed to be a reference to the ‘‘Frank Evans committed to justice. Because of his Government Printing Office Building’’. b 1310 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- role and his contributions to the ad- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from Given Judge Andrew Bogue’s con- ministration of justice throughout his Texas (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON) tribution to public service to his coun- career on the bench, the group tasked and the gentleman from Florida (Mr. try and the great State of South Da- with renaming the Rapid City Court- MARIO DIAZ-BALART) each will control kota, it is fitting to designate the Fed- house unanimously agreed on Judge 20 minutes. eral building and the United States Bogue, and I can think of no better The Chair recognizes the gentle- Courthouse located at 515 Ninth Street tribute to his legacy. woman from Texas. in Rapid City, South Dakota, as the Mr. OBERSTAR. Madam Speaker, I rise in Andrew W. Bogue Federal Building and support H.R. 5651, to name the Federal Build- GENERAL LEAVE United States Courthouse. ing and U.S. Courthouse in Rapid City, South Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of I urge my colleagues to join me in Dakota, after Judge Andrew W. Bogue. Texas. Madam Speaker, I ask unani- supporting this bill. Judge Bogue, appointed by President Nixon mous consent that all Members may I reserve the balance of my time. in 1970, with a strong recommendation from have 5 legislative days in which to re- Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Flor- Senator George McGovern, was the first sit- vise and extend their remarks and in- ida. Madam Speaker, I think the gen- ting Federal judge in Rapid City. He had been clude extraneous material on H.R. 5706, tlelady from Texas explained this bill a distinguished State circuit court judge before as amended. very well. Obviously Judge Bogue had a his appointment to the Federal bench, and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there very distinguished career, and I want was also a veteran of World War II and the objection to the request of the gentle- to highlight the fact that he also Korean conflict. Judge Bogue also oversaw woman from Texas? served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps the construction of the building proposed to be There was no objection. during World War II and later in the named for him by this legislation. Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of JAG Corps. I think it is important In light of Judge Bogue’s life-long dedication Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong when somebody does that, when they to public service, I find it fitting and appro- support of H.R. 5706, as amended, which have done so much, to highlight that. priate that we designate this building the ‘‘An- designates the facility of the Govern- I yield back the balance of my time. drew W. Bogue Federal Building and United ment Printing Office located at 31451 Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of States Courthouse’’. East United Avenue in Pueblo, Colo- Texas. Madam Speaker, I yield such I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- rado, as the Frank Evans Government time as she may consume to the gen- porting H.R. 5651. Printing Office Building. tlewoman from South Dakota (Ms. Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Congressman Evans is a distin- HERSETH SANDLIN). Texas. Madam Speaker, I urge passage guished former Member of the House of Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN. Madam of this resolution, and I yield back the Representatives, born September 6, Speaker, I thank Chairwoman JOHNSON balance of my time. 1923, in Pueblo, Colorado. After serving for yielding me this time and for her The SPEAKER pro tempore. The as a U.S. Navy pilot during World War support of the bill. This legislation en- question is on the motion offered by II, Congressman Evans attended the joys bipartisan support of the South the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. University of Denver, graduating with Dakota congressional delegation. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON) that the a bachelor’s degree, and then received Judge Andrew Bogue served this House suspend the rules and pass the his law degree in 1950. Congressman country honorably throughout his life- bill, H.R. 5651. Evans went on to be elected to the Col- time. A native of Parker, South Da- The question was taken; and (two- orado State House of Representatives kota, he served in the Army Signal thirds being in the affirmative) the in 1960. After serving in the Colorado Corps during World War II, and later in rules were suspended and the bill was House of Representatives, Congressman the Judge Advocate General Corps. He passed. Evans would go on to win seven terms served as a State’s attorney for his A motion to reconsider was laid on representing Colorado’s Third Congres- home Turner County and was elected the table. sional District in 1964 before retiring in as a judge in the Second Judicial Cir- f 1978. He is often credited with helping cuit Court. to bring the Federal Citizen’s Informa- In 1970, both South Dakota Senators FRANK EVANS GOVERNMENT tion Center to Pueblo, Colorado, in at that time, Karl Mundt, a Repub- PRINTING OFFICE BUILDING 1970. Unfortunately, Congressman lican, and George McGovern, a Demo- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Frank Edwards Evans died this past crat, recommended that President Texas. Madam Speaker, I move to sus- summer on June 8, 2010. Nixon appoint Judge Bogue to the U.S. pend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. Given Representative Evans’ excep- District Court for the State of South 5706) to designate the facility of the tional service to the Federal Govern- Dakota. Judge Bogue served in that po- Government Printing Office located at ment and to the Third Congressional

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He returned to formal schooling to earn ment, paper, or other record of the United States to support the bill. both a bachelor of arts and a law degree from to that building shall be deemed to be a ref- I reserve the balance of my time. the University of Denver. He was a member of erence to the ‘‘James Chaney, Andrew Good- Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Flor- the Colorado State House of Representatives man, Michael Schwerner, and Roy K. Moore ida. Madam Speaker, I yield myself from 1961–1964. Federal Building’’. such time as I may consume. Among his achievements while serving in Amend the title so as to read: ‘‘An Act to I just want to highlight what the the U.S. House of Representatives, Congress- designate the federally occupied building lo- gentlelady from Texas already said. I man Evans is credited with bringing the Fed- cated at 1220 Echelon Parkway in Jackson, think it is worth repeating. We know Mississippi, as the ‘James Chaney, Andrew eral Citizen Information Center to Pueblo in Goodman, Michael Schwerner, and Roy K. about his career, but I want to high- 1970. The information center is operated by light the fact that he did serve in the Moore Federal Building’.’’. the Government Printing Office, GPO, and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- United States Navy as a patrol pilot prints and mails free consumer publications. during World War II. I think that we ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from The GPO has been in continuous occupancy all need to thank our veterans for their Texas (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON) of the building to be named by this bill for 40 patriotism. I thank the gentleman and the gentleman from Florida (Mr. years. It is a leased building, but the owner- from Colorado for bringing this up. He MARIO DIAZ-BALART) each will control ship entity has expressed its full assent to is someone I have great admiration and 20 minutes. naming the building for Congressman Evans respect for. The Chair recognizes the gentle- I reserve the balance of my time. for as long as the GPO occupies the prem- woman from Texas. Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of ises. I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- GENERAL LEAVE Texas. Madam Speaker, I yield such Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of time as he may consume to the gen- porting H.R. 5706. Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Flor- Texas. Madam Speaker, I ask unani- tleman from Colorado (Mr. SALAZAR). ida. Madam Speaker, I yield back the mous consent that all Members may Mr. SALAZAR. I want to thank the have 5 legislative days in which to re- gentlelady from Texas and also the balance of my time. Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of vise and extend their remarks and to gentleman from Florida, who are my include extraneous materials on the wonderful friends. Texas. Madam Speaker, I yield back Senate amendments to H.R. 3562. Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there port of my bill, H.R. 5706, to name the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The objection to the request of the gentle- Government Printing Office Public question is on the motion offered by Document Distribution Center in Pueb- the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. woman from Texas? lo, Colorado, after former Congressman EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON) that the There was no objection. Frank Evans. From 1964 until 1978, House suspend the rules and pass the Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Congressman Evans represented Colo- bill, H.R. 5706, as amended. Texas. I yield myself such time as I rado’s Third Congressional District in The question was taken; and (two- may consume. the U.S. House of Representatives. thirds being in the affirmative) the Madam Speaker, I rise in support of That is the seat I now currently serve. rules were suspended and the bill, as the Senate amendment to H.R. 3562, The tremendous impact of his leader- amended, was passed. which designates the federally occu- ship on our district can still be felt to The title was amended so as to read: pied building located at 1220 Echelon this day. Congressman Evans was re- ‘‘A bill to designate the building occu- Parkway in Jackson, Mississippi, as sponsible for bringing the Government pied by the Government Printing Office the James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, Printing Office to Pueblo, and I cannot located at 31451 East United Avenue in Michael Schwerner, and Roy K. Moore think of a more appropriate way to rec- Pueblo, Colorado, as the ‘Frank Evans Federal Building. ognize his hard work and commitment Government Printing Office Build- The Senate amendment to H.R. 3562 to western Colorado than to name this ing’.’’. adds FBI agent Roy K. Moore to the building in his honor. A motion to reconsider was laid on naming designation of the federally oc- From the time Congressman Evans the Table. cupied building that will house the Jackson, Mississippi, FBI field office. gained congressional approval for the f building in 1970, it has employed any- Agent Roy Moore was personally 1320 where from 25 to 176 Colorado workers. b picked by FBI Director J. Edgar Hoo- This year is the 40th anniversary of JAMES CHANEY, ANDREW GOOD- ver to lead the investigation into the Congressman Evans’ work to bring this MAN, MICHAEL SCHWERNER, deaths of Civil Rights activists James building to Pueblo, and the GPO and AND ROY K. MOORE FEDERAL Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael its employees are more dedicated to BUILDING Schwerner. The events surrounding these three serving the public than ever. Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of young men have a special place in civil Unfortunately, Congressman Evans Texas. Madam Speaker, I move to sus- rights history. They were civil rights passed away in June of this year, and pend the rules and concur in the Sen- activists who were training in Ohio to my condolences go out to his family ate amendments to the bill (H.R. 3562) organize African Americans in Mis- during this difficult time. I was hon- to designate the federally occupied sissippi during the Freedom Summer of ored to attend his funeral. He will be building located at 1220 Echelon Park- 1964. These three men represented a missed, but his memory lives on way in Jackson, Mississippi, as the wave of young Americans who took through the lives he touched and the ‘‘James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and time off from other parts of their lives legacy he left in western Colorado. In Michael Schwerner Federal Building’’. to wade into certain adversity and to honor of Congressman Evans, I urge The Clerk read the title of the bill. fight for equal rights for all Americans. my colleagues to support this legisla- The text of the Senate amendments All of the activists were murdered in tion. is as follows: Mr. OBERSTAR. Madam Speaker, I rise the Freedom Summer of 1964, and their Senate amendments: bodies were buried in an earthen dam today in support of the bill, H.R. 5706, as Strike out all after the enacting clause and amended, which designates the building occu- insert: outside of Philadelphia, Mississippi. FBI agent Roy Moore was tasked with pied by Government Printing Office in Pueblo, SECTION 1. BUILDING DESIGNATION. Colorado, as the ‘‘Frank Evans Government The Administrator of General Services shall leading the investigation of their dis- Printing Office Building’’. ensure that the federally occupied building lo- appearances and of bringing their Frank Evans, who passed away on June 8, cated at 1220 Echelon Parkway in Jackson, Mis- attackers to justice. The events of that 2010, was a seven-term congressman from sissippi, is known and designated as the ‘‘James summer were later widely lauded as an

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Subsequently, the named this Federal Bureau of Investigations, being indicted in 1967 for violating the three young men were arrested for FBI, facility in Jackson after James Chaney, civil rights of these three gentlemen. speeding and were held without the use Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner, Ultimately, seven men were tried and of a telephone at the Neshoba County civil rights activists who were lynched in the convicted. Roy Moore served 34 years jail. Hours later, they were fined and summer of 1964 while attempting to organize with the Federal Bureau of Investiga- released. African Americans to vote and pursue other tion and died on October 12, 2008, at the Shortly after the trio continued their civil rights in Mississippi. On June 21, 1964, age of 94. journey, they were again pulled over by the three men drove to Longdale, Mississippi, It is fitting that we honor the memo- the sheriff’s deputy, who likely unbe- to investigate the site of a burned church in ries of these young men and the mem- knownst to them, was followed by a Neshoba County. They were arrested by the ory of the FBI agent responsible for mob of Klansmen who had assembled to Neshoba County police as they were leaving leading the investigation of their dis- abduct and kill the men. The three in- the site and held by the police for several appearances by designating the feder- dividuals were taken to a remote area hours. They were later released only to be re- ally occupied building located at 1220 of the county and were beaten and arrested shortly thereafter. After the second Echelon Parkway in Jackson, Mis- killed. Their car was burned, and their arrest, the Neshoba County police officer sissippi, as the James Chaney, Andrew bodies were buried in an earthen dam. turned the three civil rights activists over to Goodman, Michael Schwerner, and Roy Days after their disappearances, FBI local Klansmen. On August 4, 1964, 44 days K. Moore Federal Building. Director J. Edgar Hoover personally se- later, their bodies were found buried in an I urge my colleagues to support this lected Agent Roy K. Moore to lead the earthen dam near Philadelphia, Mississippi. bill, and I reserve the balance of my investigation effort. Agent Moore had The Senate amendment to H.R. 3562 adds time. become renowned for his investigation FBI Agent Roy K. Moore to the building name. Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Flor- of the 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Agent Roy Moore was personally picked by ida. I yield myself such time as I may Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala- FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover to lead the in- consume. bama, which killed four young girls. As vestigation into the deaths of these young Madam Speaker, we are a very young the investigation’s lead agent, Moore men. Nineteen men were later indicted; seven Nation, but it is so crucial that we re- was charged with commanding hun- were tried and convicted. Agent Moore said member our history and that we honor dreds of agents who temporarily flood- the FBI would be there until it broke the back our martyrs. This is one of those exam- ed the State—many of them reluctant of the Ku Klux Klan, reestablished the rule of ples when we have a great opportunity to do their work. law at the local level, and enforced the Civil to do both. After significant investigation by Rights Act of 1964. These individuals gave their lives for Agent Moore and the FBI, the three in- I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- the rights that we, frankly, take for dividuals’ bodies were found on August porting the Senate amendment to H.R. 3562. granted now and that we hold so dear. 4, 1964. Due to Mississippi’s officials’ b 1330 Special Agent Moore ensured that the refusal to prosecute the individuals for rule of law was enforced and that those murder, the Justice Department Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Flor- murderers were brought to justice, so I brought charges against 17 individuals ida. Madam Speaker, again, this is an think that it is fitting and appropriate for conspiracy to deprive the three important piece of legislation, and I to honor these men by naming the FBI workers of their civil rights. Seven of would urge its support. With that, I would yield back the bal- building in Jackson, Mississippi, after the 17 individuals were found guilty, ance of my time. them. I also support the Senate amend- but none of them served terms longer Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of ment, and I urge my colleagues to do than 6 years in jail. Texas. Madam Speaker, I have no fur- the same. Finally, on June 21, 2005, a Neshoba ther requests for time, I support this Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- County jury convicted Edgar Ray legislation, move that it pass, and ance of my time. Killen on three counts of manslaughter yield back the balance of my time. Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of and sentenced him to three consecutive The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Texas. Madam Speaker, I yield such terms of 20 years in prison in connec- question is on the motion offered by time as he may consume to the gen- tion with the deaths of these young the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. tleman from Mississippi (Mr. THOMP- men. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON) that the SON). The murder of James Chaney, who House suspend the rules and concur in Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. was black, and the murders of Andrew the Senate amendments to the bill, Thank you very much. Goodman and Michael Schwerner, who H.R. 3562. Madam Speaker, I rise to support were both Jewish, attracted national The question was taken. H.R. 3562, an act to designate the feder- attention to the reality of the State’s The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the ally occupied building located at 1220 racial problems. As a result of their opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Echelon Parkway in Jackson, Mis- deaths, there was more pressure on the in the affirmative, the ayes have it. sissippi, as the James Chaney, Andrew Federal Government to pass the Voting Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Goodman, Michael Schwerner, and Roy Rights Act. Texas. Madam Speaker, on that I de- K. Moore Federal Building. Madam Speaker, I would like to mand the yeas and nays. Madam Speaker, 45 years ago, three thank the Committee on Transpor- The yeas and nays were ordered. young men lost their lives while at- tation and Infrastructure and the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tempting to organize and register vot- House for quickly moving this legisla- ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the ers during that time known as Free- tion after it was returned from the Chair’s prior announcement, further dom Summer. These men were James Senate. proceedings on this motion will be Chaney, a 21-year-old man from Merid- The struggle for justice and equality postponed. ian, Mississippi; Andrew Goodman, a has eternally bonded James Chaney, f 20-year-old college student from New Andrew Goodman, Michael Schwerner, York; and Michael Schwerner, a 24- and Roy K. Moore. Today, Congress ROBERT M. BALL FEDERAL year-old CORE organizer and social will act to link their legacy to Mis- BUILDING worker who was also from New York. sissippi’s newest symbol of justice and Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of On July 21, 1964, the three men were equality. Texas. Madam Speaker, I move to sus- driving from Meridian, Mississippi, to Mr. OBERSTAR. Madam Speaker, I rise to pend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. Longdale, Mississippi, to investigate concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 5773) to designate the Federal building the burning of Mount Zion United 3562, which designates the federally occupied located at 6401 Security Boulevard in Methodist Church, which had been the building located at 1220 Echelon Parkway in Baltimore, Maryland, as the ‘‘Robert meeting place for numerous civil rights Jackson, Mississippi, as the ‘‘James Chaney, M. Ball Federal Building,’’ as amended.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:57 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H15SE0.REC H15SE0 mmaher on DSK69SOYB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H6718 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 15, 2010 The Clerk read the title of the bill. land, as the Robert M. Ball Federal of resignation to President Nixon, ‘‘I The text of the bill is as follows: Building. I urge support of my col- will continue to be available for what- H.R. 5773 leagues. ever help I can give promoting the Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- sound development and sound adminis- resentatives of the United States of America in ance of my time. tration of this important program.’’ Congress assembled, Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Flor- As the preceding speaker said al- SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. ida. Madam Speaker, I yield myself ready, he served on the committee that The Federal building located at 6401 Security such time as I may consume. ultimately worked the long-term sol- Boulevard in Baltimore, Maryland, commonly Madam Speaker, Mr. Ball served as vency package for Social Security out known as the Social Security Administration Commissioner of Social Security dur- in 1983, and he continued to work right Operations Building, shall be known and des- ing the Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon ignated as the ‘‘Robert M. Ball Federal Build- until his final days—at the ripe age of ing’’. administrations, and even in 1981, he 93—on advancing this notion of Social SEC. 2. REFERENCES. served on the Greenspan Commission Security for the American people. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, doc- that was created by President Reagan There is nobody I can think of more ument, paper, or other record of the United to examine the Social Security system. deserving of the perpetuating honor States to the Federal building referred to in sec- So I think it speaks obviously very memorializing his life and his work tion 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the well for him; his expertise was tapped than Bob Ball, and I am just delighted ‘‘Robert M. Ball Federal Building’’. by both Republicans and Democratic with this resolution and urge Members’ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- administrations. It seems fitting, support. ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from Madam Speaker, that we name a Social Mr. OBERSTAR. Madam Speaker, I rise in Texas (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON) Security building after him in recogni- support of H.R. 5773, as amended, which and the gentleman from Florida (Mr. tion for his dedication to that agency. names the operations building on the Social MARIO DIAZ-BALART) each will control Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- Security Woodlawn campus in Baltimore, 20 minutes. ance of my time. Maryland, as the ‘‘Robert M. Ball Federal The Chair recognizes the gentle- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON. Building’’, after former Social Security Admin- woman from Texas. Madam Speaker, I yield such time as istrator, Robert M. Ball. GENERAL LEAVE he may consume to the gentleman Robert M. Ball dedicated his professional Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of from North Dakota (Mr. POMEROY). life to Social Security and its beneficiaries, Texas. Madam Speaker, I ask unani- Mr. POMEROY. I thank the gentle- serving as Commissioner of Social Security mous consent that all Members may lady for yielding. from 1962 to 1973, spanning the Kennedy, have 5 legislative days in which to re- Madam Speaker, normally I don’t Johnson, and Nixon administrations. During vise and extend their remarks and to come to the floor to add to a building his tenure in a variety of senior executive posi- include extraneous material on H.R. naming that’s flying through, but I tions at the Social Security Administration, 5773. want to put into the RECORD my both the disability program and Medicare were The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there thoughts about Bob Ball, one of the enacted into law, and Commissioner Ball objection to the request of the gentle- most remarkable people I have ever played a significant role in creating, securing woman from Texas? met. And there is no one I have met enactment of, and implementing both of these There was no objection. whose public sector contribution I ad- landmark pieces of legislation. Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of mire more. Naming this building on Commissioner Ball, after retiring from public Texas. Madam Speaker, I yield myself the campus of Social Security, a build- service in 1972, remained active and engaged such time as I may consume. ing that has so much of the daily deliv- in social security issues and policy. In 1981– Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- ery of the Social Security benefit to 83, he served on the Commission on Social port of H.R. 5773, as amended, which the American people, having this build- Security Reform. Mr. Ball was instrumental in designates the Social Security Oper- ing carry his name is just so utterly working out a compromise among Commis- ations Building located at 6401 Secu- appropriate. sion members, that led to the Social Security rity Boulevard in Baltimore, Maryland, Bob Ball, through his entire service, Act Amendments of 1983, which restored sol- as the Robert M. Ball Federal Building. had a clear vision of Social Security. It vency to the Social Security Trust Fund. Commissioner Ball was often de- comes down to simply this: If all of us These amendments remain the most sub- scribed in press accounts as not only protected each of us, the lives of tens stantive changes to the social security system the longest serving Social Security of millions would be improved and our in the last 30 years. Commissioner, but also as chief advo- country would be stronger as a result. Recognizing the contributions of Robert M. cate and defender through the years. He was the most influential pro- Ball to the Social Security system by naming Commissioner Ball started with the So- ponent of social insurance our country the Operations Building at the Social Security cial Security Administration as a field has ever had. He was a leading thinker, Woodlawn campus is a fitting and apt tribute assistant in 1939 in New Jersey for the a gifted administrator, a skilled polit- to this public servant who one historian de- Social Security Administration, even- ical operative, an irresistible advocate, scribes as ‘‘the major non-Congressional play- tually becoming the Social Security an exceptional teacher, and I can tell er in the history of Social Security in the pe- Administrator from 1962 to 1973. you personally he was a very wise men- riod between 1950 and the present.’’ After Commissioner Ball left the So- tor. I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- cial Security Administration, he con- Of all of his remarkable abilities and porting H.R. 5773. tinued to have an outsized role in shap- traits, perhaps the one we will remem- Mr. CUMMINGS. Madam Speaker, I intro- ing the program. In 1981, he served as a ber most was his dogged persistence. duced H.R. 5773 to name the Social Security member of the National Commission He stayed on task and made valuable Operations Building in Baltimore in honor of on Social Security Reform, arguing for contributions to Social Security Robert ‘‘Bob’’ Ball, a man who dedicated his a mix of tax increases and benefit cuts through six decades of service. Bob career to defending and strengthening Social to maintain the viability of Social Se- knew what his mission was and he Security and who helped to expand the safety curity. Commissioner Ball was an out- never wavered in pursuit of it. By the net for our Nation’s seniors by supporting the spoken opponent of any attempts to time he resigned as Administrator of creation of Medicare. dismantle Social Security or to pri- Social Security, he had literally Mr. Ball’s legacy of service makes it truly fit- vatize Social Security. Commissioner worked at the agency for 37 years. He ting that we designate the Social Security Op- Robert M. Ball died January 29, 2008. was the longest tenured administrator erations Building located at 6401 Security Given Commissioner Ball’s excep- serving under three different Presi- Boulevard in Baltimore, Maryland, as the tional public service and dedication to dents of two political parties. ‘‘Robert M. Ball Federal Building.’’ the Social Security Administration, it Now, when he retired after 37 years, Mr. Ball helped build Social Security from is fitting to honor him by naming the you might think, well, there he goes the ground up. Operations Facility of the Social Secu- riding off into the sunset, job well In 1939, he started working for the newly rity Administration located at 6401 Se- done. Well, Bob indicated another in- formed Social Security Board as a field assist- curity Boulevard in Baltimore, Mary- clination. In fact, he wrote in his letter ant in Newark, New Jersey.

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The Whereas the United States Geological Sur- In 1949, Mr. Ball was appointed assistant di- question is on the motion offered by vey’s National Wetlands Center indicates rector of the Bureau of Old Age and Survivors the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. that 217 square miles of Louisiana’s coastal Insurance. He was subsequently promoted to EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON) that the lands were transformed to water after Hurri- deputy director and then acting director. House suspend the rules and pass the canes Katrina and Rita: Now, therefore, be it Through these positions, he developed a bill, H.R. 5773, as amended. Resolved, That the House of Representa- The question was taken; and (two- tives— deep technical expertise in Social Security, (1) observes the fifth anniversary of the learned how Congress works, and developed thirds being in the affirmative) the date on which Hurricane Rita devastated the the relationships with Members of Congress rules were suspended and the bill, as coasts of Louisiana and Texas; that would enable him to serve as a valued amended, was passed. (2) expresses its support to the survivors of technical resource for decades. The title was amended so as to read: Hurricane Rita and condolences to the fami- During his tenure, Mr. Ball assisted Con- ‘‘A bill to designate the Federal build- lies of its victims; gress members in developing the policies that ing located at 6401 Security Boulevard (3) commends the courageous efforts of have been essential to ensuring Social Secu- in Baltimore, Maryland, commonly those who assisted in the response to the rity programs are run responsibly and effec- known Social Security Administration storm and the recovery process; (4) recognizes the contributions of the com- tively. Operations Building, as the ‘Robert M. munities in Louisiana and Texas to the For example, Bob Ball was the architect of Ball Federal Building’.’’. United States; and the 1950 amendments raising Social Security A motion to reconsider was laid on (5) reaffirms its commitment to rebuild, benefits and expanding coverage to more the table. renew, and restore the Gulf Coast region. Americans, including such groups as the self- f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- employed, and making it easier for these b 1340 ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from groups to begin to qualify for benefits. Texas (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON) Ball helped draft the legislation establishing OBSERVING FIFTH ANNIVERSARY and the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Social Security disability benefits in 1956 and OF HURRICANE RITA MARIO DIAZ-BALART) each will control helped Members secure its passage even Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of 20 minutes. though the Eisenhower administration op- Texas. Madam Speaker, I move to sus- The Chair recognizes the gentle- posed this change. pend the rules and agree to the resolu- woman from Texas. In 1957, Ball helped Representative Aime tion (H. Res. 1583) observing the fifth GENERAL LEAVE Forand draft a bill that was essentially the anniversary of the date on which Hur- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of forerunner of the legislation that created Medi- ricane Rita devastated the coasts of Texas. I ask unanimous consent that care. Ball continued to advocate for health in- Louisiana and Texas, remembering all Members may have 5 legislative surance for seniors from that time until Medi- those lost in the storm and in the proc- days in which to revise and extend care’s eventual passage in 1965. ess of evacuation, recovery, and re- their remarks and add any extraneous For this and his subsequent work supporting building; saluting the dedication of the material on H. Res. 1583. the implementation of the Medicare program, volunteers who offered assistance in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there he is also known as the father of Medicare. support of those affected by the storm, objection to the request of the gentle- President John F. Kennedy appointed Rob- recognizing the progress of efforts to woman from Texas? ert M. Ball as commissioner of Social Security rebuild the affected Gulf Coast region, There was no objection. in 1962. Mr. Ball served in this post until commending the persistence of the peo- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of 1973—longer than anyone else prior or since. ple of the States of Louisiana and Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong During his service as commissioner, Mr. Ball Texas following the second major hur- support of H. Res. 1583, observing the helped develop the 1972 amendments that ricane to hit Louisiana that season, fifth anniversary of Hurricane Rita. linked benefits to inflation, ensuring that Social and reaffirming Congress’ commitment Hurricane Rita made landfall as a Security would never fail to meet basic needs. to restore and renew the Gulf Coast re- category 3 hurricane just east of the Robert M. Ball continued to serve Social Se- gion, as amended. Texas and Louisiana border with wind curity beneficiaries even after leaving govern- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- speeds of 120 miles per hour unleashing ment employment through his service on sev- tion. devastating destruction. eral federal commissions, including the Green- The text of the resolution is as fol- Hurricane Rita directly led to the span Commission in 1983, where he helped lows: deaths of at least seven people, left broker a compromise that averted a financial over 1 million people without elec- H. RES. 1583 crisis and brought decades of financial stability tricity, and damaged or destroyed hun- Whereas on September 24, 2005, Hurricane dreds of thousands of homes. In addi- to the Social Security trust fund. Rita made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane Robert Ball was described by American just east of the Texas-Louisiana border, be- tion to this devastation the storm Scholar magazine in 2005 as Social Security’s tween Sabine Pass and Johnson’s Bayou, caused in Texas and Louisiana, it also ‘‘biggest thinker, longest-serving commissioner with wind speeds of 120 miles per hour, and caused flooding and tornadoes in the and undisputed spiritual leader’’ and as ‘‘So- further devastated the Gulf Coast; States of Arkansas, Mississippi, and cial Security’s chief advocate and defender.’’ Whereas Hurricane Rita caused 7 deaths, Louisiana. Total damages from the I cannot imagine a better tribute to a man forced 3,000,000 residents to evacuate their storm are estimated to be over $11 bil- who dedicated his life to the health and wel- homes, left 1,000,000 people without elec- lion. fare of others than that his name be perma- tricity (according to the National Climatic Hurricane Rita also led to one of the Data Center), and caused flooding and torna- nently attached to the building where Social does in the States of Louisiana, Arkansas, largest evacuations in United States Security operates. Mississippi, and Alabama; history. Prior to making landfall, Hur- As I close, I thank my colleagues from Whereas damages from Hurricane Rita are ricane Rita set a record as the most in- Maryland who have co-sponsored this legisla- estimated at $11,300,000,000; tense hurricane ever in the Gulf of tion as well as Chairman OBERSTAR, Ranking Whereas in 2005, Hurricane Rita was the Mexico. The storm also set a record for Member MICA, and my colleagues in the second hurricane to reach Category 5 status the most rapid intensification for any Transportation and Infrastructure committee in the Gulf of Mexico, making it only the tropical cyclone, as it strengthened for working with me to move this legislation. third time that more than one Category 5 from a category 2 hurricane to a cat- storm had formed in the Atlantic in the I encourage all of my colleagues to join me same year (according to the National Cli- egory 5 hurricane in less than a day. in supporting this bill. matic Data Center); All of these factors, coming less than Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Flor- Whereas the storm surge from Hurricane a month after Hurricane Katrina, ida. Madam Speaker, I yield back the Rita was as high as 15 feet near the landfall prompted 3 million residents to evac- balance of my time. site and according to the United States Geo- uate their homes. In many instances,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:57 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H15SE0.REC H15SE0 mmaher on DSK69SOYB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H6720 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 15, 2010 those who were evacuating from Hurri- storm and to further assist in the re- handedly responsible for releasing bil- cane Rita were displaced, having evac- gion’s recovery and building. I’m proud lions of dollars that were stuck in the uated from Hurricane Katrina. we have initiated the first-ever hurri- Federal bureaucracy that should have The good news today is the gulf coast cane protection plan for southwest gone, and now are moving because of is coming back. Louisiana and included provisions in his efforts, to rebuild parts of Lou- I urge my colleagues to join me in the 2007 WRDA bill to help expedite the isiana. supporting H. Res. 1583. Corps of Engineers’ work to ensure And so at this moment, it is a privi- I reserve the balance of my time. projects are not delayed. lege to yield 5 minutes to the gen- Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Flor- Rita exposed the critical state of our tleman from Louisiana (Mr. CAO). ida. I yield myself such time as I may coastal wetlands and the role they play Mr. CAO. First of all, I want to thank consume. in supporting the U.S. energy industry. my colleague and mentor from Florida This resolution recognizes the fifth These wetlands serve as a critical buff- for his tremendous support of me in the anniversary of the devastation caused er against hurricanes and protect in- last 2 years, and I hope to continue by Rita. Madam Speaker, as a Floridian, I un- dustries and cities located further in- working with him in the future. derstand the impact that storms like land. Before the 2005 storms, the pro- Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- Rita have on individuals and families jected land loss in Louisiana was 24 port of House Resolution 1583 offered and on communities. It’s so important square miles per year. After Katrina by my good friend and colleague from that we do remember, that we do not and Rita, the national wetland center Louisiana, Dr. BOUSTANY. forget. reported 217 square miles of Louisiana b 1350 This resolution was introduced by coastal lands were transformed to water. House Resolution 1583 observes the Representative BOUSTANY of Louisiana fifth anniversary of the devastation and is cosponsored by the entire Lou- Protecting and strengthening our coasts is not only a Louisiana prob- and destruction caused by Hurricane isiana delegation. I want to thank the Rita. On September 24, 2005, Hurricane gentleman from Louisiana for his work lem—it’s an American problem. Fami- lies and businesses rely on the energy Rita made landfall along the Louisiana on this resolution and, frankly, on all and Texas border as a category 3 hurri- issues related to Louisiana’s recovery we produce in Louisiana and transport throughout the country each day. We cane. Rita’s landfall was less than 1 from this disaster. He has been a great month after Hurricane Katrina had leader on issues for his State, and this were just starting to regain our way of life along the gulf coast, and ravaged multiple areas along the Gulf is one more example of that. Coast, including in Louisiana’s Orleans I reserve the balance of my time. Louisianans now face new challenges. and Jefferson Parishes, which I rep- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of The current moratorium on deep- resent. Texas. I reserve the balance of my water drilling in the Gulf of Mexico Following the heroic work of first re- time. threatens good-paying jobs and our Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Flor- economic livelihood. This moratorium sponders, our Armed Forces, and ida. Madam Speaker, at this time I has idled 33 rigs and the workers on countless volunteers in the aftermath would like to yield such time as he these platforms, and it’s hampering of Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans was may consume to the gentleman from south Louisiana’s recovery. There are unbelievably scheduled to reopen on September 19. Hurricane Rita’s ap- Louisiana (Mr. BOUSTANY), the sponsor also thousands more support workers of this resolution and a leader on these affected by this, including welders, proach, however, made that impossible, issues. electricians, mariners, caterers, and and instead the city once again was Mr. BOUSTANY. Madam Speaker, I engineers, that aren’t directly em- vulnerable. Levees surrounding New thank my friend and colleague from ployed by the drilling operator. Orleans were damaged extensively by Florida for his kind words, and we The ramifications of the deepwater Hurricane Katrina, and were far from share the same sentiments with regard moratorium and the de facto shallow repaired. Thousands of blue FEMA to hurricanes, and we’ve both dealt water moratorium are being felt as lay- tarps remained atop roofs throughout with them. I appreciate his work as offs have begun along the gulf coast. the city, offering only provisional or well and his leadership for the State of The same hardworking citizens who temporary protection. Florida. stayed in south Louisiana to rebuild On Friday, September 23, the day be- Madam Speaker, September 24 marks their homes with their own hands after fore Rita made landfall, her outer the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Hurricanes Katrina and Rita are now bands began raising water levels Rita’s landfall in my southwest Lou- experiencing economic devastation. around New Orleans, and the patches isiana district. This category 3 storm American energy production in the on the Industrial Canal and the London came ashore with wind speeds of more gulf can be done safely, and we need to Avenue Canal were unable to hold back than 120 miles per hour and 115 feet of work together to quickly implement the rising water. Once again, we were storm surge, causing an estimated $11.3 improved safety standards to put gulf faced with the same flooding which had billion in damages, making it the third coast residents back to work delivering wreaked so much havoc less than a most expensive natural disaster in U.S. the energy that this Nation relies month before. history. upon. New Orleans’ Gentilly and Ninth Hurricane Rita caused widespread de- Louisianans are resilient, and I’m Ward neighborhoods, two of the hard- struction to our communities, fragile proud to work with my community as est hit by Katrina, were again flooded, working wetlands, and critical energy we continue the long recovery process. and in some locations the waters rose infrastructure in Vermilion, Cameron, Madam Speaker, I want to salute the to a depth of 8 feet. For many, this was and Calcasieu Parishes. dedicated first responders, volunteers, a worst nightmare situation happening On a personal note, I’d like to thank and professionals who offered assist- all over again. all of my colleagues who traveled to ance to those affected by the storm and Hurricane Rita resulted in the death southwest Louisiana in the months recognize the progress southwest Lou- of seven individuals and forced the after the storm to witness firsthand isiana has made in 5 years of restoring evacuation of 3 million Gulf Coast resi- the devastation and to offer assistance. and rebuilding our coastal commu- dents. It also cost an estimated $11.3 I also want to thank Chairman OBER- nities. billion in damages. Madam Speaker, as STAR, Ranking Member MICA, and the Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of the gulf coast continues its recovery committee staff, as well as the entire Texas. Madam Speaker, I reserve the from the recent devastating oil spill, I Transportation and Infrastructure balance of my time. wish to remind us that only a city, Committee, who all worked with our Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Flor- State, and a region of great character delegation to help address some of the ida. Madam Speaker, in the sub- and determination can rise from devas- problems we faced in this storm’s after- committee that I am ranking member tation to persevere and recover. And math. of, I’ve had the privilege of working that is what we will do. In the past 5 years, I’ve worked hard with this next gentleman from Lou- On this anniversary, I offer my heart- to ensure that Rita is not the forgotten isiana. He is, frankly, almost single- felt sympathy to the families of the

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Altmire Doggett Lewis (GA) and restore the gulf coast region not I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- Andrews Donnelly (IN) Lipinski only from Hurricane Rita, but also porting H. Res. 1583. Arcuri Doyle LoBiondo Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Flor- Austria Driehaus Loebsack Hurricane Katrina. Baca Duncan Lofgren, Zoe Mr. OBERSTAR. Madam Speaker, I rise in ida. Madam Speaker, I have no further Bachmann Edwards (MD) Lowey strong support of H. Res. 1583, as amended, requests for time, and I yield back the Bachus Edwards (TX) Lucas observing the fifth anniversary of Hurricane balance of my time. Baird Ehlers Luetkemeyer Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Baldwin Ellison Luja´ n Rita. Hurricane Rita made landfall just east of Barrow Emerson Lungren, Daniel the Texas-Louisiana Boarder as a category Texas. I have no further requests for Barton (TX) Engel E. three hurricane on September 24, 2005. Hurri- time, I simply ask for support, and I Bean Etheridge Lynch cane Rita directly caused the deaths of at yield back the balance of my time. Becerra Farr Mack The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Berkley Fattah Maffei least seven people, damaged or destroyed Berman Filner Maloney hundreds of thousands of homes, and left over question is on the motion offered by Berry Forbes Manzullo one million people without electricity. In addi- the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Biggert Fortenberry Markey (CO) EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON) that the Bilbray Foster Markey (MA) tion to the devastation the storm caused in Bilirakis Foxx Marshall Louisiana and Texas, it also caused flooding House suspend the rules and agree to Bishop (GA) Frank (MA) Matheson and tornadoes in the States of Arkansas, Mis- the resolution, H. Res. 1583, as amend- Bishop (NY) Frelinghuysen Matsui sissippi, and Louisiana. ed. Bishop (UT) Fudge McCarthy (CA) The question was taken; and (two- Blumenauer Gallegly McCarthy (NY) Before making landfall, Hurricane Rita was Boccieri Garamendi McCaul the second hurricane in 2005 to become a thirds being in the affirmative) the Boehner Garrett (NJ) McCollum category 5 hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico. rules were suspended and the resolu- Bonner Gerlach McCotter Hurricane Rita broke Hurricane Katrina’s tion, as amended, was agreed to. Bono Mack Giffords McDermott The title was amended so as to read: Boozman Gingrey (GA) McGovern record as the most intense hurricane ever in Boren Gonzalez McHenry the Gulf of Mexico. The storm also climbed ‘‘Resolution observing the fifth anni- Boswell Goodlatte McIntyre from a category 2 to a category 5 storm in versary of the date on which Hurricane Boustany Gordon (TN) McKeon Boyd Granger McMahon less than 24 hours with the fastest intensifica- Rita devastated the coasts of Louisiana and Texas, and for other purposes.’’. Brady (PA) Graves (MO) McMorris tion of any tropical cyclone in history. Braley (IA) Grayson Rodgers Coming less than a month after Hurricane A motion to reconsider was laid on Bright Green, Al McNerney Katrina, this storm forced 3,000,000 million the table. Brown (SC) Green, Gene Meeks (NY) f Brown, Corrine Griffith Melancon residents to evacuate their homes. In many in- Brown-Waite, Guthrie Mica stances, those who were evacuating from Hur- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Ginny Gutierrez Michaud ricane Rita were already evacuees displaced Buchanan Hall (NY) Miller (MI) PRO TEMPORE Burgess Hall (TX) Miller (NC) by Hurricane Katrina. We also witnessed the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Burton (IN) Halvorson Miller, Gary unfortunate deaths of 23 nursing home resi- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings Butterfield Hare Miller, George Buyer Harman Minnick dents who perished when the bus evacuating will resume on motions to suspend the them caught fire. Calvert Hastings (WA) Mitchell rules previously postponed. Camp Heinrich Moore (KS) As I have mentioned previously, since Hurri- Votes will be taken in the following Cantor Heller Moran (KS) cane Rita and the other storms of the 2005 order: Cao Herseth Sandlin Moran (VA) hurricane season, the Committee on Transpor- Capito Higgins Murphy (CT) H.R. 2039; H.R. 5873; House Resolution Capps Hill Murphy (NY) tation and Infrastructure has passed legislation 1522; H.R. 5366; and House Resolution Capuano Himes Murphy, Patrick and held numerous hearings to improve not 1610, in each case by the yeas and nays. Cardoza Hinchey Murphy, Tim only the recovery from these storms, but also Proceedings on remaining postponed Carnahan Hirono Myrick our nation’s preparation for, response to, re- Carney Holden Nadler (NY) questions will resume later in the Carson (IN) Holt Napolitano covery from and mitigation of disasters from week. Cassidy Honda Neal (MA) all hazards. These efforts continue on Sep- The first electronic vote will be con- Castle Hoyer Nunes tember 22, 2010, when the Subcommittee on ducted as a 15-minute vote. Remaining Castor (FL) Hunter Nye Chaffetz Inglis Oberstar Economic Development, Public Buildings, and electronic votes will be conducted as 5- Chandler Inslee Obey Emergency Management will hold a hearing minute votes. Childers Israel Olson Chu Issa Olver entitled: ‘‘Five Years after Katrina: Where We f Are and What We Have Learned for Future Clay Jackson (IL) Ortiz CONGRESSIONAL MADE IN Cleaver Jackson Lee Owens Disasters.’’ Clyburn (TX) Pallone Prior to the 2005 hurricane season, when AMERICA PROMISE ACT OF 2010 Coble Jenkins Pascrell our nation faced large or unusual disasters, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Coffman (CO) Johnson (GA) Pastor (AZ) the Federal Emergency Management Agency Cohen Johnson (IL) Paulsen finished business is the vote on the mo- Cole Johnson, E. B. Perlmutter (FEMA) was quick to adapt and provide solu- tion to suspend the rules and pass the Connolly (VA) Jones Perriello tions to unique problems that would arise, bill (H.R. 2039) to clarify the applica- Conyers Jordan (OH) Peters often working with Congress on those solu- bility of the Buy American Act to Cooper Kagen Peterson Costa Kanjorski Petri tions. products purchased for the use of the Costello Kaptur Pingree (ME) However, by 2005, things were very dif- legislative branch, to prohibit the ap- Courtney Kildee Pitts ferent. FEMA was an agency within the De- plication of any of the exceptions to Crenshaw Kilpatrick (MI) Platts partment of Homeland Security (DHS), and Critz Kilroy Poe (TX) the requirements of such Act to prod- Crowley Kind Pomeroy not an independent agency that reported di- ucts bearing a Congressional seal, and Cuellar King (NY) Posey rectly to the President and Congress. As I for other purposes, as amended, on Culberson Kirk Price (NC) have said previously, FEMA’s performance as which the yeas and nays were ordered. Dahlkemper Kirkpatrick (AZ) Quigley Davis (AL) Kissell Radanovich an agency has suffered since its inclusion in The Clerk read the title of the bill. Davis (CA) Klein (FL) Rahall the Department of Homeland Security in 2003. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Davis (IL) Kline (MN) Rangel Even long after the response to the 2005 question is on the motion offered by Davis (KY) Kosmas Rehberg hurricane season, the agency’s placement in the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Davis (TN) Kratovil Reichert DeFazio Kucinich Reyes DHS had a detrimental effect on the residents BRADY) that the House suspend the DeGette Lance Richardson of the Gulf Coast. There were delays in deci- rules and pass the bill, as amended. DeLauro Larsen (WA) Rodriguez sion making, which delayed delivery of critical The vote was taken by electronic de- Dent Larson (CT) Roe (TN) assistance to citizens. While things appear to vice, and there were—yeas 371, nays 36, Deutch Latham Rogers (AL) Diaz-Balart, L. LaTourette Rogers (KY) be improving with the recovery in the Gulf not voting 25, as follows:

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:57 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H15SE0.REC H15SE0 mmaher on DSK69SOYB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H6722 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 15, 2010 Rogers (MI) Sestak Tiberi The Clerk read the title of the bill. McClintock Platts Shuster Rohrabacher Shea-Porter Titus McCollum Poe (TX) Simpson Rooney Sherman Tonko The SPEAKER pro tempore. The McCotter Polis (CO) Sires Ros-Lehtinen Shimkus Towns question is on the motion offered by McDermott Pomeroy Skelton Roskam Shuler Tsongas the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. McGovern Posey Slaughter Ross Shuster McHenry Price (GA) Smith (NE) Turner LAY Rothman (NJ) Simpson C ) that the House suspend the rules McIntyre Price (NC) Smith (NJ) Upton and pass the bill. Roybal-Allard Sires Van Hollen McKeon Quigley Smith (TX) Royce Skelton Visclosky This will be a 5-minute vote. McMahon Radanovich Smith (WA) Ruppersberger Slaughter Walden McMorris Rahall Snyder Rush Smith (NE) The vote was taken by electronic de- Walz Rodgers Rangel Space Ryan (OH) Smith (NJ) vice, and there were—yeas 411, nays 0, McNerney Rehberg Speier Wamp Ryan (WI) Smith (TX) Meeks (NY) Reichert Spratt Wasserman not voting 21, as follows: Salazar Smith (WA) Melancon Reyes Stark Schultz Sa´ nchez, Linda Snyder [Roll No. 522] Mica Richardson Stearns Waters T. Space YEAS—411 Michaud Rodriguez Sullivan Sanchez, Loretta Speier Watson Miller (FL) Roe (TN) Sutton Sarbanes Spratt Watt Aderholt Connolly (VA) Herger Miller (MI) Rogers (AL) Tanner Scalise Stark Waxman Adler (NJ) Conyers Herseth Sandlin Miller (NC) Rogers (KY) Taylor Schakowsky Stearns Weiner Akin Cooper Higgins Miller, Gary Rogers (MI) Teague Schauer Sullivan Welch Alexander Costa Hill Miller, George Rohrabacher Terry Schiff Sutton Whitfield Altmire Costello Himes Minnick Rooney Thompson (CA) Schmidt Tanner Wilson (OH) Andrews Courtney Hinchey Mitchell Ros-Lehtinen Thompson (MS) Schock Taylor Wilson (SC) Arcuri Crenshaw Hinojosa Moore (KS) Roskam Thompson (PA) Schrader Teague Wittman Austria Critz Hirono Moran (KS) Ross Thornberry Schwartz Terry Wolf Baca Crowley Hoekstra Moran (VA) Rothman (NJ) Tiahrt Scott (GA) Thompson (CA) Woolsey Bachmann Cuellar Holden Murphy (CT) Roybal-Allard Tiberi Scott (VA) Thompson (MS) Wu Bachus Culberson Holt Murphy (NY) Royce Titus Sensenbrenner Thompson (PA) Yarmuth Baird Dahlkemper Honda Murphy, Patrick Ruppersberger Tonko Serrano Tiahrt Young (AK) Baldwin Davis (AL) Hoyer Murphy, Tim Rush Towns Barrett (SC) Davis (CA) Hunter Myrick Ryan (OH) Tsongas NAYS—36 Barrow Davis (IL) Inglis Nadler (NY) Ryan (WI) Turner Barrett (SC) Gohmert Marchant Bartlett Davis (KY) Inslee Napolitano Salazar Upton Bartlett Graves (GA) McClintock Barton (TX) Davis (TN) Israel Neal (MA) Sa´ nchez, Linda Van Hollen Blackburn Harper Miller (FL) Bean DeFazio Issa Neugebauer T. Visclosky Brady (TX) Hensarling Neugebauer Becerra DeGette Jackson (IL) Nunes Sanchez, Loretta Walden Broun (GA) Herger Paul Berkley DeLauro Jackson Lee Nye Sarbanes Walz Campbell Hoekstra Pence Berman Dent (TX) Oberstar Scalise Wamp Carter Johnson, Sam Polis (CO) Berry Deutch Jenkins Obey Schakowsky Wasserman Conaway King (IA) Price (GA) Biggert Diaz-Balart, L. Johnson (GA) Olson Schauer Schultz Dreier Kingston Sessions Bilbray Diaz-Balart, M. Johnson (IL) Olver Schiff Waters Flake Lamborn Shadegg Bilirakis Dicks Johnson, E. B. Ortiz Schmidt Watson Fleming Linder Thornberry Bishop (GA) Dingell Johnson, Sam Owens Schock Watt Franks (AZ) Lummis Westmoreland Bishop (NY) Djou Jones Pallone Schrader Waxman Bishop (UT) Doggett Jordan (OH) Pascrell Schwartz Weiner NOT VOTING—25 Blackburn Donnelly (IN) Kagen Pastor (AZ) Scott (GA) Welch Ackerman Grijalva Moore (WI) Blumenauer Doyle Kanjorski Paul Scott (VA) Westmoreland Blunt Hastings (FL) Payne Boccieri Dreier Kaptur Paulsen Sensenbrenner Whitfield Boehner Driehaus Kildee Boucher Hinojosa Putnam Pence Serrano Wilson (OH) Bonner Duncan Kilpatrick (MI) Clarke Hodes Stupak Perlmutter Sessions Wilson (SC) Bono Mack Edwards (MD) Kilroy Cummings Kennedy Tierney Perriello Sestak Wittman Boozman Edwards (TX) Kind Delahunt Langevin ´ Peters Shadegg Wolf Velazquez Boren Ehlers King (IA) Ellsworth Lee (CA) Young (FL) Peterson Shea-Porter Woolsey Eshoo Meek (FL) Boswell Ellison King (NY) Petri Sherman Wu Fallin Mollohan Boucher Emerson Kingston Pingree (ME) Shimkus Yarmuth Boustany Engel Kirk Pitts Shuler Young (AK) b 1424 Boyd Etheridge Kirkpatrick (AZ) Brady (PA) Farr Kissell NOT VOTING—21 Messrs. FLAKE, CONAWAY, Brady (TX) Fattah Klein (FL) Ackerman Hastings (FL) Moore (WI) HERGER, PENCE, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Braley (IA) Filner Kline (MN) Blunt Hodes Payne Messrs. CARTER, BRADY of Texas, Bright Flake Kosmas Cummings Kennedy Putnam BARTLETT, LINDER, DREIER and Broun (GA) Fleming Kratovil Delahunt Langevin Stupak Brown (SC) Forbes Kucinich HOEKSTRA changed their vote from Ellsworth Lee (CA) Tierney Brown, Corrine Fortenberry Lamborn Eshoo Meek (FL) Vela´ zquez ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Brown-Waite, Foster Lance Fallin Mollohan Young (FL) Mr. POE of Texas changed his vote Ginny Foxx Larsen (WA) from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Buchanan Frank (MA) Larson (CT) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Burgess Franks (AZ) Latham The SPEAKER pro tempore (during So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Burton (IN) Frelinghuysen LaTourette tive) the rules were suspended and the Butterfield Fudge Latta the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- bill, as amended, was passed. Buyer Gallegly Lee (NY) ing. Calvert Garamendi Levin The result of the vote was announced b 1434 as above recorded. Camp Garrett (NJ) Lewis (CA) Campbell Gerlach Lewis (GA) So (two-thirds being in the affirma- A motion to reconsider was laid on Cantor Giffords Linder the table. Cao Gingrey (GA) Lipinski tive) the rules were suspended and the Stated against: Capito Gohmert LoBiondo bill was passed. Mr. CUELLAR. Madam Speaker, during roll- Capps Gonzalez Loebsack The result of the vote was announced Capuano Goodlatte Lofgren, Zoe call vote No. 521 on H.R. 2039, I mistakenly Cardoza Gordon (TN) Lowey as above recorded. recorded my vote as ‘‘yes’’ when I should Carnahan Granger Lucas A motion to reconsider was laid on have voted ‘‘no.’’ Carney Graves (GA) Luetkemeyer the table. Carson (IN) Graves (MO) Luja´ n f Carter Grayson Lummis f Cassidy Green, Al Lungren, Daniel SUPPORTING DESIGNATION OF NA- CAPTAIN RHETT W. SCHILLER Castle Green, Gene E. POST OFFICE Castor (FL) Griffith Lynch TIONAL HEREDITARY BREAST The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. ED- Chaffetz Grijalva Mack AND OVARIAN CANCER WEEK Chandler Guthrie Maffei AND NATIONAL PREVIVOR DAY WARDS of Maryland). The unfinished Childers Gutierrez Maloney business is the vote on the motion to Chu Hall (NY) Manzullo The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- suspend the rules and pass the bill Clarke Hall (TX) Marchant finished business is the vote on the mo- Clay Halvorson Markey (CO) (H.R. 5873) to designate the facility of Cleaver Hare Markey (MA) tion to suspend the rules and agree to the United States Postal Service lo- Clyburn Harman Marshall the resolution (H. Res. 1522) expressing cated at 218 North Milwaukee Street in Coble Harper Matheson support for designation of the last Waterford, Wisconsin, as the ‘‘Captain Coffman (CO) Hastings (WA) Matsui week of September as National Heredi- Cohen Heinrich McCarthy (CA) Rhett W. Schiller Post Office,’’ on Cole Heller McCarthy (NY) tary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week which the yeas and nays were ordered. Conaway Hensarling McCaul and the last Wednesday of September

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:57 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H15SE0.REC H15SE0 mmaher on DSK69SOYB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE September 15, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6723 as National Previvor Day, on which the Maloney Pence Shadegg Act of 1977, on which the yeas and nays Manzullo Perlmutter Shea-Porter yeas and nays were ordered. Marchant Perriello Sherman were ordered. The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Markey (CO) Peters Shimkus The Clerk read the title of the bill. tion. Markey (MA) Peterson Shuler The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Marshall Petri Shuster question is on the motion offered by The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Matheson Pingree (ME) Simpson question is on the motion offered by Matsui Pitts Sires the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. McCarthy (CA) Platts Skelton CLAY) that the House suspend the rules McCarthy (NY) Poe (TX) Slaughter LAY and pass the bill. C ) that the House suspend the rules McCaul Polis (CO) Smith (NE) and agree to the resolution. McClintock Pomeroy Smith (TX) This will be a 5-minute vote. This will be a 5-minute vote. McCollum Posey Smith (WA) The vote was taken by electronic de- The vote was taken by electronic de- McCotter Price (GA) Snyder vice, and there were—yeas 409, nays 0, McDermott Price (NC) Speier not voting 23, as follows: vice, and there were—yeas 408, nays 0, McGovern Quigley Spratt not voting 24, as follows: McHenry Radanovich Stark [Roll No. 524] McIntyre Rahall Stearns YEAS—409 [Roll No. 523] McKeon Rangel Sullivan Aderholt Cole Hastings (WA) YEAS—408 McMahon Rehberg Sutton McMorris Reichert Tanner Adler (NJ) Conaway Heinrich Aderholt Coffman (CO) Hare Rodgers Reyes Taylor Akin Connolly (VA) Heller Adler (NJ) Cohen Harman McNerney Richardson Teague Alexander Conyers Hensarling Akin Cole Harper Meeks (NY) Rodriguez Terry Altmire Cooper Herger Alexander Conaway Hastings (WA) Melancon Roe (TN) Thompson (CA) Andrews Costa Herseth Sandlin Altmire Connolly (VA) Heinrich Mica Rogers (AL) Thompson (MS) Arcuri Costello Higgins Andrews Conyers Heller Michaud Rogers (KY) Thompson (PA) Austria Courtney Hill Arcuri Cooper Hensarling Miller (FL) Rogers (MI) Thornberry Baca Crenshaw Himes Austria Costa Herger Miller (MI) Rohrabacher Tiahrt Bachmann Critz Hinchey Baca Costello Herseth Sandlin Miller (NC) Rooney Tiberi Bachus Crowley Hirono Bachmann Courtney Higgins Miller, Gary Ros-Lehtinen Titus Baird Cuellar Hoekstra Bachus Crenshaw Hill Miller, George Roskam Tonko Baldwin Culberson Holden Baird Critz Himes Minnick Ross Towns Barrett (SC) Dahlkemper Holt Baldwin Crowley Hinchey Mitchell Rothman (NJ) Tsongas Barrow Davis (AL) Honda Barrett (SC) Cuellar Hinojosa Moore (KS) Roybal-Allard Turner Bartlett Davis (CA) Hoyer Barrow Culberson Hirono Moran (KS) Royce Upton Barton (TX) Davis (IL) Hunter Bartlett Dahlkemper Hoekstra Moran (VA) Ruppersberger Van Hollen Bean Davis (KY) Inglis Barton (TX) Davis (AL) Holden Murphy (CT) Rush Visclosky Becerra Davis (TN) Inslee Bean Davis (CA) Holt Murphy (NY) Ryan (OH) Walden Berkley DeFazio Israel Becerra Davis (IL) Honda Murphy, Patrick Ryan (WI) Walz Berman DeGette Issa Berkley Davis (KY) Hoyer Murphy, Tim Salazar Wamp Berry DeLauro Jackson (IL) Berman Davis (TN) Hunter Myrick Sa´ nchez, Linda Wasserman Biggert Dent Jackson Lee Berry DeFazio Inglis Nadler (NY) T. Schultz Bilbray Deutch (TX) Biggert DeGette Inslee Napolitano Sanchez, Loretta Waters Bilirakis Diaz-Balart, L. Jenkins Bilbray DeLauro Israel Neal (MA) Sarbanes Watson Bishop (GA) Diaz-Balart, M. Johnson (GA) Bilirakis Dent Issa Neugebauer Scalise Watt Bishop (NY) Dicks Johnson (IL) Bishop (GA) Deutch Jackson (IL) Nunes Schakowsky Waxman Bishop (UT) Dingell Johnson, E. B. Bishop (NY) Diaz-Balart, L. Jackson Lee Nye Schauer Weiner Blackburn Djou Johnson, Sam Bishop (UT) Diaz-Balart, M. (TX) Oberstar Schiff Welch Blumenauer Doggett Jones Blackburn Dicks Jenkins Obey Schmidt Westmoreland Boccieri Donnelly (IN) Jordan (OH) Blumenauer Dingell Johnson (GA) Olson Schock Whitfield Boehner Doyle Kagen Boccieri Djou Johnson (IL) Olver Schrader Wilson (OH) Bonner Dreier Kanjorski Boehner Doggett Johnson, E. B. Ortiz Schwartz Wilson (SC) Bono Mack Driehaus Kaptur Bonner Donnelly (IN) Johnson, Sam Owens Scott (GA) Wittman Boozman Duncan Kildee Bono Mack Doyle Jones Pallone Scott (VA) Wolf Boren Edwards (MD) Kilpatrick (MI) Boozman Dreier Jordan (OH) Pascrell Sensenbrenner Woolsey Boswell Edwards (TX) Kilroy Boren Driehaus Kagen Pastor (AZ) Serrano Wu Boucher Ehlers Kind Boswell Duncan Kanjorski Paul Sessions Yarmuth Boustany Ellison King (IA) Boucher Edwards (MD) Kaptur Paulsen Sestak Young (AK) Boyd Emerson King (NY) Boustany Edwards (TX) Kildee Brady (PA) Engel Kingston Boyd Ehlers Kilpatrick (MI) NOT VOTING—24 Brady (TX) Etheridge Kirk Brady (PA) Ellison Kilroy Ackerman Hastings (FL) Payne Braley (IA) Farr Kirkpatrick (AZ) Brady (TX) Emerson Kind Blunt Hodes Putnam Bright Fattah Kissell Braley (IA) Engel King (IA) Cummings Kennedy Smith (NJ) Broun (GA) Filner Klein (FL) Bright Etheridge King (NY) Delahunt Langevin Space Brown (SC) Flake Kline (MN) Broun (GA) Farr Kingston Ellsworth Lee (CA) Stupak Brown, Corrine Fleming Kosmas Brown (SC) Fattah Kirk Eshoo Meek (FL) Tierney Brown-Waite, Forbes Kratovil Brown, Corrine Filner Kirkpatrick (AZ) Fallin Mollohan Vela´ zquez Ginny Fortenberry Kucinich Brown-Waite, Flake Kissell Frank (MA) Moore (WI) Young (FL) Buchanan Foster Lamborn Ginny Fleming Klein (FL) Burgess Foxx Lance Buchanan Forbes Kline (MN) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Burton (IN) Frank (MA) Larsen (WA) Burgess Fortenberry Kosmas The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Butterfield Franks (AZ) Larson (CT) Burton (IN) Foster Kratovil Buyer Frelinghuysen Latham Butterfield Foxx Kucinich the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- Calvert Fudge LaTourette Buyer Franks (AZ) Lamborn ing. Camp Gallegly Latta Calvert Frelinghuysen Lance Campbell Garamendi Lee (NY) Camp Fudge Larsen (WA) b 1441 Cantor Garrett (NJ) Levin Campbell Gallegly Larson (CT) So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Cao Gerlach Lewis (CA) Cantor Garamendi Latham Capito Giffords Lewis (GA) Cao Garrett (NJ) LaTourette tive) the rules were suspended and the Capps Gingrey (GA) Linder Capito Gerlach Latta resolution was agreed to. Capuano Gohmert Lipinski Capps Giffords Lee (NY) The result of the vote was announced Cardoza Gonzalez LoBiondo Capuano Gingrey (GA) Levin Carnahan Goodlatte Loebsack Cardoza Gohmert Lewis (CA) as above recorded. Carney Gordon (TN) Lofgren, Zoe Carnahan Gonzalez Lewis (GA) A motion to reconsider was laid on Carson (IN) Granger Lowey Carney Goodlatte Linder the table. Carter Graves (GA) Lucas Carson (IN) Gordon (TN) Lipinski Cassidy Graves (MO) Luetkemeyer Carter Granger LoBiondo f Castle Grayson Luja´ n Cassidy Graves (GA) Loebsack OVERSEAS CONTRACTOR REFORM Castor (FL) Green, Al Lummis Castle Graves (MO) Lofgren, Zoe Chaffetz Green, Gene Lungren, Daniel Castor (FL) Grayson Lowey ACT Chandler Griffith E. Chaffetz Green, Al Lucas The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Childers Grijalva Lynch Chandler Green, Gene Luetkemeyer Chu Guthrie Mack Childers Griffith Luja´ n finished business is the vote on the mo- Clarke Gutierrez Maffei Chu Grijalva Lummis tion to suspend the rules and pass the Clay Hall (NY) Maloney Clarke Guthrie Lungren, Daniel bill (H.R. 5366) to require the proposal Cleaver Hall (TX) Manzullo Clay Gutierrez E. for debarment from contracting with Clyburn Halvorson Marchant Cleaver Hall (NY) Lynch Coble Hare Markey (CO) Clyburn Hall (TX) Mack the Federal Government of persons vio- Coffman (CO) Harman Markey (MA) Coble Halvorson Maffei lating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Cohen Harper Marshall

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:57 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H15SE0.REC H15SE0 mmaher on DSK69SOYB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H6724 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 15, 2010 Matheson Petri Shuler COMMEMORATING SEPTEMBER 11 Kanjorski Miller, Gary Scalise Matsui Pingree (ME) Shuster Kaptur Miller, George Schakowsky McCarthy (CA) Pitts Simpson The SPEAKER. Without objection, 5- Kennedy Minnick Schauer McCarthy (NY) Platts Sires minute voting will continue. Kildee Mitchell Schiff McCaul Poe (TX) Skelton There was no objection. Kilpatrick (MI) Moore (KS) Schmidt McClintock Polis (CO) Slaughter Kilroy Moran (KS) Schock McCollum Pomeroy Smith (NE) The SPEAKER. The unfinished busi- Kind Moran (VA) Schrader McCotter Posey Smith (TX) ness is the vote on the motion to sus- King (IA) Murphy (CT) Schwartz McDermott Price (GA) Smith (WA) pend the rules and agree to the resolu- King (NY) Murphy (NY) Scott (GA) McGovern Price (NC) Snyder Kingston Murphy, Patrick Scott (VA) McHenry Quigley tion (H. Res. 1610) expressing the sense Space Kirk Murphy, Tim Sensenbrenner McIntyre Radanovich Kirkpatrick (AZ) Myrick Speier of the House of Representatives regard- Serrano McKeon Rahall Kissell Nadler (NY) Spratt ing the terrorist attacks launched Sessions McMahon Rangel Klein (FL) Napolitano Stark against the United States on Sep- Sestak McMorris Rehberg Kline (MN) Neal (MA) Shadegg Rodgers Reichert Stearns tember 11, 2001, on which the yeas and Kosmas Neugebauer Sullivan Shea-Porter McNerney Reyes nays were ordered. Kratovil Nunes Sherman Sutton Meeks (NY) Richardson Kucinich Nye Shimkus Tanner The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Melancon Rodriguez Lamborn Oberstar Shuler Taylor tion. Mica Roe (TN) Lance Obey Shuster Teague Michaud Rogers (AL) The SPEAKER. The question is on Larsen (WA) Olson Simpson Terry Miller (FL) Rogers (KY) the motion offered by the gentleman Larson (CT) Olver Sires Miller (MI) Rogers (MI) Thompson (CA) Latham Ortiz from Virginia (Mr. CONNOLLY) that the Skelton Miller (NC) Rohrabacher Thompson (MS) LaTourette Owens Slaughter Miller, Gary Rooney Thompson (PA) House suspend the rules and agree to Latta Pallone Smith (NE) Miller, George Ros-Lehtinen Thornberry the resolution. Lee (NY) Pascrell Smith (TX) Minnick Roskam Tiahrt This is a 5-minute vote. Levin Pastor (AZ) Smith (WA) Mitchell Ross Tiberi Lewis (CA) Paul The vote was taken by electronic de- Snyder Moore (KS) Rothman (NJ) Titus Lewis (GA) Paulsen Space Moran (KS) Roybal-Allard Tonko vice, and there were—yeas 410, nays 0, Linder Pelosi Speier Moran (VA) Royce Lipinski Pence Towns not voting 23, as follows: Spratt Murphy (CT) Ruppersberger LoBiondo Perlmutter Tsongas Stark Murphy (NY) Rush [Roll No. 525] Loebsack Perriello Turner Stearns Murphy, Patrick Ryan (OH) Lofgren, Zoe Peters Upton YEAS—410 Sullivan Murphy, Tim Ryan (WI) Lowey Peterson Van Hollen Sutton Myrick Salazar Aderholt Carson (IN) Foster Lucas Petri Visclosky Tanner Nadler (NY) Sa´ nchez, Linda Adler (NJ) Carter Foxx Luetkemeyer Pingree (ME) Walden Taylor Napolitano T. Akin Cassidy Frank (MA) Luja´ n Pitts Walz Teague Neal (MA) Sanchez, Loretta Alexander Castle Franks (AZ) Lummis Platts Wamp Terry Neugebauer Sarbanes Altmire Castor (FL) Frelinghuysen Lungren, Daniel Poe (TX) Wasserman Thompson (CA) Nunes Scalise Andrews Chaffetz Fudge E. Polis (CO) Schultz Thompson (MS) Nye Schakowsky Arcuri Chandler Gallegly Lynch Pomeroy Waters Oberstar Schauer Austria Childers Garamendi Mack Posey Thompson (PA) Obey Schiff Watson Baca Chu Garrett (NJ) Maffei Price (GA) Thornberry Olson Schmidt Watt Bachmann Clarke Gerlach Maloney Price (NC) Tiahrt Olver Schock Waxman Bachus Clay Giffords Manzullo Quigley Tiberi Ortiz Schrader Weiner Baird Cleaver Gingrey (GA) Marchant Radanovich Titus Owens Schwartz Welch Baldwin Clyburn Gohmert Markey (CO) Rahall Tonko Pallone Scott (GA) Westmoreland Barrett (SC) Coble Gonzalez Markey (MA) Rangel Towns Pascrell Scott (VA) Whitfield Barrow Coffman (CO) Goodlatte Marshall Rehberg Tsongas Pastor (AZ) Sensenbrenner Wilson (OH) Bartlett Cohen Gordon (TN) Matheson Reichert Turner Paul Serrano Wilson (SC) Barton (TX) Cole Granger Matsui Reyes Upton Paulsen Sessions Wittman Bean Conaway Graves (GA) McCarthy (CA) Richardson Van Hollen Pence Sestak Wolf Becerra Connolly (VA) Graves (MO) McCarthy (NY) Rodriguez Visclosky Perlmutter Shadegg Woolsey Berkley Conyers Grayson McCaul Roe (TN) Walden Perriello Shea-Porter Wu Berman Cooper Green, Al McClintock Rogers (AL) Walz Peters Sherman Yarmuth Berry Costa Green, Gene McCollum Rogers (KY) Wamp Peterson Shimkus Young (AK) Biggert Costello Griffith McCotter Rogers (MI) Wasserman Bilbray Courtney Grijalva McDermott Rohrabacher Schultz NOT VOTING—23 Bilirakis Crenshaw Guthrie McGovern Rooney Waters Ackerman Hinojosa Payne Bishop (GA) Critz Gutierrez McHenry Ros-Lehtinen Watson Blunt Hodes Putnam Bishop (NY) Crowley Hall (NY) McIntyre Roskam Watt Bishop (UT) Cuellar Hall (TX) Cummings Kennedy Smith (NJ) McKeon Ross Waxman Blackburn Culberson Halvorson Delahunt Langevin Stupak McMahon Rothman (NJ) Weiner Blumenauer Dahlkemper Hare Ellsworth Lee (CA) Tierney McMorris Roybal-Allard Welch Boccieri Davis (AL) Harman Westmoreland Eshoo Meek (FL) Vela´ zquez Rodgers Royce Boehner Davis (CA) Harper Whitfield Fallin Mollohan Young (FL) McNerney Rush Hastings (FL) Moore (WI) Bonner Davis (IL) Hastings (WA) Meeks (NY) Ryan (OH) Wilson (OH) Bono Mack Davis (KY) Heinrich Melancon Ryan (WI) Wilson (SC) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Boozman Davis (TN) Heller Mica Salazar Wittman The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Boren DeFazio Hensarling Michaud Sa´ nchez, Linda Wolf the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- Boswell DeGette Herger Miller (FL) T. Woolsey Boucher DeLauro Herseth Sandlin Miller (MI) Sanchez, Loretta Yarmuth ing. Boustany Dent Higgins Miller (NC) Sarbanes Young (AK) Boyd Deutch Hill b 1449 Brady (PA) Diaz-Balart, L. Himes NOT VOTING—23 Brady (TX) Diaz-Balart, M. Hinchey So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Ackerman Hodes Ruppersberger Braley (IA) Dicks Hinojosa Blunt Langevin Smith (NJ) tive) the rules were suspended and the Bright Dingell Hirono Cummings Lee (CA) Stupak bill was passed. Broun (GA) Djou Hoekstra Delahunt Meek (FL) Brown (SC) Doggett Holden Tierney The result of the vote was announced Ellsworth Mollohan Brown, Corrine Donnelly (IN) Holt Vela´ zquez as above recorded. Eshoo Moore (WI) Brown-Waite, Doyle Honda Wu Fallin Payne A motion to reconsider was laid on Ginny Dreier Hoyer Young (FL) Hastings (FL) Putnam the table. Buchanan Driehaus Hunter f Burgess Duncan Inglis ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Burton (IN) Edwards (MD) Inslee MOMENT OF SILENCE IN MEMORY Butterfield Edwards (TX) Israel The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. ED- OF VICTIMS OF TERRORIST AT- Buyer Ehlers Issa WARDS of Maryland). There is 1 minute Calvert Ellison Jackson (IL) remaining. TACKS ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 Camp Emerson Jackson Lee The SPEAKER. The Chair would ask Campbell Engel (TX) Cantor Etheridge Jenkins b 1459 all present to rise for the purpose of a Cao Farr Johnson (GA) moment of silence. Capito Fattah Johnson (IL) So (two-thirds being in the affirma- The Chair asks that the House now Capps Filner Johnson, E. B. tive) the rules were suspended and the observe a moment of silence in mem- Capuano Flake Johnson, Sam resolution was agreed to. Cardoza Fleming Jones ory of the victims of the terrorist at- Carnahan Forbes Jordan (OH) The result of the vote was announced tacks on September 11, 2001. Carney Fortenberry Kagen as above recorded.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:57 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H15SE0.REC H15SE0 mmaher on DSK69SOYB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE September 15, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6725 A motion to reconsider was laid on Hawaii (Ms. HIRONO) and the gentleman bulbs. And like the horse opened new the table. from Wisconsin (Mr. PETRI) each will lands in 1910, aviation is critical to ac- f control 20 minutes. cess today. That is why backcountry The Chair recognizes the gentle- airstrips are such an important part of RECESS woman from Hawaii. our way of life. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- GENERAL LEAVE There are too many benefits to list ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Speaker, I ask them all. They enable search and res- declares the House in recess subject to unanimous consent that all Members cue, fire management, research, dis- the call of the Chair. may have 5 legislative days within aster relief and wildlife management. Accordingly (at 2 o’clock and 59 min- which to revise and extend their re- In the event of mechanical problems or utes p.m.), the House stood in recess marks and to include extraneous mate- inclement weather, they serve as emer- subject to the call of the Chair. rial on H. Res. 1473. gency landing sites when larger air- ports are out of reach. They allow pub- f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentle- lic access to some of the most beau- b 1603 woman from Hawaii? tiful, remote Federal lands in America, There was no objection. regardless of one’s physical ability, and AFTER RECESS Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Speaker, I yield they serve as efficient access points for The recess having expired, the House myself such time as I may consume. tourists, who in turn contribute to was called to order by the Speaker pro I rise in support of H. Res. 1473, as local economies and small businesses. tempore (Mr. HEINRICH) at 4 o’clock amended, introduced by the gentleman That means jobs. Too often, however, and 3 minutes p.m. from Montana (Mr. REHBERG), which these airstrips are targeted for closure by the Federal Government or well- f expresses support for backcountry air- strips and recreational aviation. funded special interest groups, or sim- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER A backcountry airstrip is an unat- ply ignored by bureaucrats in Wash- PRO TEMPORE tended landing area in a location that ington, D.C. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- provides access to remote, undeveloped Please join the bipartisan support for ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair rural areas by aircraft, usually air- this measure and vote for House Reso- will postpone further proceedings planes. Backcountry airstrips provide lution 1473. Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- today on motions to suspend the rules benefits to the general public, includ- ing performing research and rescue op- self such time as I may consume. on which a recorded vote or the yeas I support the resolution before us, H. erations, fire management, research and nays are ordered, or on which the Res. 1473, recognizing the value of rec- and aerial mapping, and disaster relief. vote incurs objection under clause 6 of reational aviation in backcountry air- These airstrips allow tourists to access rule XX. strips. Record votes on postponed questions remote Federal lands that, in turn, Aviation provides access, as we’ve will be taken later. helps to support local economies and heard, to the most remote and scenic small businesses. Also, in the event of f areas of our national landscape, and mechanical problems or inclement not just for recreational users. SUPPORTING BACKCOUNTRY AIR- weather, backcountry airstrips serve as Backcountry airstrips also provide ac- STRIPS AND RECREATIONAL emergency landing sites when airports cess for those who do not have the AVIATION are out of reach. physical ability to get to these areas Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Speaker, I move to H. Res. 1473 recognizes the value of any other way. The airstrips also serve suspend the rules and agree to the reso- recreational aviation and backcountry an important safety function as emer- lution (H. Res. 1473) supporting airstrips located on our Nation’s public gency landing sites in the event of se- backcountry airstrips and recreational lands. In addition, it commends avi- vere weather or another emergency. aviation, as amended. ators and the various private organiza- Sustaining these airstrips is critical to The Clerk read the title of the resolu- tions that maintain these airstrips for preserving safe flight and access to the tion. public use. I urge my colleagues to join American wilderness. It is important The text of the resolution is as fol- me in supporting this resolution. to promote and maintain the public use lows: Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of of backcountry airstrips for future gen- my time. H. RES. 1473 erations. Additionally, we should be Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I yield such proud of the individuals and private or- Whereas recreational aviation represents a time as he may consume to the author significant portion of the Nation’s aviation ac- ganizations that donate their time and tivity; of the resolution currently before us, resources in order to sustain these air- Whereas recreational aviators utilize our colleague from the State of Mon- strips for public use and benefit. backcountry airstrips as access points for a vari- tana, Representative DENNIS REHBERG. Mr. Speaker, I support this resolu- ety of activities; Mr. REHBERG. Thank you, Mr. tion and urge its passage by the House Whereas backcountry airstrips provide mul- PETRI. today. tiple benefits to the general public, including Mr. Speaker, I want to voice my sup- Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- search and rescue, fire management, research, port for House Resolution 1473, sup- port of H. Res. 1473, as amended, introduced disaster relief, and wildlife management bene- porting recreational aviation and by the gentleman from Montana (Mr. fits; backcountry airstrips on America’s Whereas recreational aviation helps State REHBERG), which expresses support for economies by providing efficient access to rec- public lands. backcountry airstrips. Generally speaking, a reational activities for visitors; This resolution is the fruit of a bipar- backcountry airstrip is an unattended landing Whereas backcountry airstrips serve as emer- tisan effort. I could not have drafted area in a location that provides access to re- gency landing sites for aircraft in the event of this legislation without the support of mote, undeveloped rural areas by aircraft, mechanical problems or inclement weather; and my colleagues from Idaho, Mr. SIMPSON usually airplanes. Whereas backcountry airstrips provide for dis- and Mr. MINNICK, and the co-chairs of Backcountry airstrips are a part of life for persed recreational activity and act as internal the House General Aviation Caucus, many Americans, especially in the West. They trailheads within backcountry areas: Now, Mr. EHLERS and Mr. BOYD. provide countless benefits to the general pub- therefore, be it One hundred years ago, this resolu- Resolved, That the House of Representa- lic, including search and rescue, fire manage- tives recognizes the value of recreational tion might have been about supporting ment, research, disaster relief and wildlife aviation and backcountry airstrips located horses. Aviation has become as impor- management. They also allow public access to on the Nation’s public lands and commends tant to the modern West as horses were some of the most beautiful, remote federal aviators and the various private organiza- to the early explorers, trappers and lands in America, as well as providing a tions that maintain these airstrips for public prospectors. That is because the vast means of access to remote areas for phys- use. majority of Montana’s 147,000 square ically disadvantaged individuals who might not The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- miles aren’t easily reached by roads— otherwise be able to get to remote locations ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from we’ve got a lot of dirt between light for leisure.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:57 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H15SE0.REC H15SE0 mmaher on DSK69SOYB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H6726 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 15, 2010 Backcountry airstrips serve as efficient ac- RECOGNIZING 90TH ANNIVERSARY Mr. COHEN. I yield myself such time cess points for tourists, who in turn contribute OF 19TH AMENDMENT as I may consume. to local economies and small businesses. Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I move to House Resolution 1375, introduced by More importantly, in the event of mechanical suspend the rules and agree to the reso- the Honorable JIM COOPER of Ten- problems or inclement weather, they serve as lution (H. Res. 1375) recognizing the nessee, recognizes the 90th anniversary emergency landing sites when larger airports 90th anniversary of the 19th Amend- of the 19th Amendment. The 19th are out of reach. ment, as amended. Amendment, of course, is the Amend- Many backcountry airstrips are privately The Clerk read the title of the resolu- ment that gave women the right to owned. In addition, several state aviation of- tion. vote in this United States, and it was fices own and operate backcountry airstrips, The text of the resolution is as fol- not until 1920 that women got that and many airstrips are owned by public agen- lows: right to vote. cies involved in land management, such as H. RES. 1375 We didn’t start off as a perfect Union. the Forest Service, National Park Service, Bu- Whereas full participatory rights by It’s taken a lot of time, and we’re still reau of Land Management, and the Bureau of women are vital to democracy in the United working toward becoming that perfect Reclamation. States; Union. H. Res. 1473 recognizes the value of rec- Whereas the right to vote of all women in The 19th Amendment was ratified reational aviation and backcountry airstrips lo- the United States was not guaranteed for 144 with the perfect 36th State, which hap- cated on the nation’s public lands and com- years after the Declaration of Independence pened to be Tennessee, the last State mends aviators and the various organizations was signed; that could make it by three-quarters of that maintain these airstrips for public use. Whereas the Women’s Rights Convention the States needed. There were 48 at the I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- was held in Seneca Falls, New York, in July time. Thirty-five had done it. The rest 1848, sparking a decades-long struggle by porting this resolution. women’s rights pioneers to gain the right to had said they wouldn’t. Tennessee was Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to be vote; on the spot, and it became the perfect an original cosponsor of H. Res. 1473, a reso- Whereas a constitutional amendment 36th and gave women the right to vote. lution supporting recreational aviation and granting women’s suffrage nationwide was It was an historic vote that took backcountry airstrips on America’s public first introduced in the United States Con- place in the Tennessee State capitol. lands. gress in January 1878; Probably the most historic vote that’s Backcountry airstrips are a part of life for Whereas in 1919, the 66th Congress of the ever occurred in that capitol. One of many Americans, especially in the West. They United States passed a resolution proposing which, a bas-relief on the wall, which I an amendment to the Constitution extending provide countless benefits to the general pub- worked on getting placed there, com- lic, including search and rescue, fire manage- the right of suffrage to women; Whereas the aforesaid amendment was memorates that event when that vote ment, research, disaster relief and wildlife then ratified by the Legislatures of the took place. management. They also allow public access to States of Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Kan- One of my relatives, Mr. Joe Han- some of the most beautiful, remote federal sas, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Massa- over, managed the bill in the House. lands in America regardless of one’s physical chusetts, Texas, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, And the Senate, of which I was a mem- ability to otherwise enjoy the backcountry. Montana, Nebraska, Minnesota, New Hamp- ber, and Lady BLACKBURN, the Con- Backcountry airstrips serve as efficient ac- shire, Utah, California, Maine, North Da- gresswoman on the other side, was also cess points for tourists, who in turn contribute kota, South Dakota, Colorado, Kentucky, a member of that esteemed body, the to local economies and small businesses. Rhode Island, Oregon, Indiana, Wyoming, Nevada, New Jersey, Idaho, Arizona, New State Senate in Tennessee voted with More importantly, in the event of mechanical Mexico, Oklahoma, West Virginia, Wash- overwhelming numbers to approve the problems or inclement weather, they serve as ington, and Tennessee; and resolution. It was in the House where emergency landing sites when larger airports Whereas, on August 18, 1920, the Tennessee sometimes they have problems—unlike are out of reach. Too often, however, these General Assembly voted for ratification by a what we experience here in Wash- airstrips are targeted for closure by the federal one-vote margin, passing the amendment in ington—where they had difficulty get- government or well-funded special interest Nashville, Tennessee, becoming the 36th and ting the votes together. groups, or simply ignored by bureaucrats in final of the three-fourths of States needed to And it was about an even vote until ratify the aforesaid amendment, entering it Washington, DC. the last minute. And a Republican During a time when our lands are under into the Constitution: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representa- from upper east Tennessee named threat from drought, insect infestation and tives— Harry Burn got a missive from his wildfire, and when our economy continues to (1) recognizes the 90th anniversary of the mother that said, ‘‘Harry, do the right struggle, backcountry airstrips serve a valu- ratification of the 19th Amendment to the thing.’’ And Harry did the right thing, able role for land managers and visitors alike. United States Constitution; and he cast that vote and it passed by Please join me in recognizing the value of rec- (2) honors the contributions and achieve- one vote. So women have the right to reational aviation and backcountry airstrips, in ments of women in United States politics; and vote because of the perfect 36th, the addition to commending aviators and the var- State of Tennessee in 1920, August of ious private organizations that maintain these (3) reaffirms its commitment to pursuing policies that achieve true political and social that year. And it was by one vote. airstrips for public use. equality for women, commensurate with So it’s an important story not only of b 1610 their role in life in the United States and so- how far this country has come, because ciety. Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I have no our Constitution, as great as it was, further requests for time, and I yield The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- didn’t give women the right to vote. It back the balance of my time. ant to the rule, the gentleman from permitted slavery, didn’t give women Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Speaker, for all of Tennessee (Mr. COHEN) and the gentle- the right to vote, and a lot of other the reasons articulated, I again encour- woman from Tennessee (Mrs. problems. And it took a lot of efforts age my colleagues to support this reso- BLACKBURN) each will control 20 min- and civil rights and women’s rights and lution. utes. human rights and all to bring us to I yield back the balance of my time. The Chair recognizes the gentleman where we’re getting today. We still The SPEAKER pro tempore. The from Tennessee. have a ways to go. But it also says how question is on the motion offered by GENERAL LEAVE important one vote is, because one vote the gentlewoman from Hawaii (Ms. Mr. COHEN. I ask unanimous consent made that difference. HIRONO) that the House suspend the that all Members have 5 legislative Prior to the ratification of the 19th rules and agree to the resolution, H. days within which to revise and extend Amendment, only a handful of States Res. 1473, as amended. their remarks and to add extraneous allowed women to vote at all, and that The question was taken; and (two- material on the resolution under con- was in certain elections. But even thirds being in the affirmative) the sideration. those modest gains were the product of rules were suspended and the resolu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there decades of struggle by women’s suf- tion, as amended, was agreed to. objection to the request of the gen- frage supporters. There were early A motion to reconsider was laid on tleman from Tennessee? events, such as the Women’s Rights the table. There was no objection. Convention convened in Seneca Falls,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:57 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H15SE0.REC H15SE0 mmaher on DSK69SOYB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE September 15, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6727 New York, in 1848, and it helped en- Tennessee Representative Harry Burn Well, needless to say I am very proud courage women’s suffrage supporters to and how he received that message, how of Thetus Sims’ vote that day. I am organize for full participatory rights he changed the rose on his lapel to a grateful for how he represented Ten- throughout the State. And during the yellow rose, and then how he changed nessee. And I am so pleased that he lis- late 19th century, thousands of wom- his vote. And that was a swing vote tened to his iron-jawed angel daughter, en’s suffrage supporters nationwide that did indeed change history. and that he voted for women. I am hon- marched, lobbied, and engaged in I want to tell you about another ored to represent much of that district peaceful civil disobedience in the name swing vote that helped to set the stage now, and I am honored to occupy his of equal voting rights. in the suffrage story. And it is one that office, 217 Cannon. A resolution proposing an amend- is important to our State of Tennessee, I reserve the balance of my time. ment extending the right of suffrage to and it is one that transpired right here Mr. COHEN. Congresswoman women was first introduced in Con- in this Chamber 91 years ago. Rep- BLACKBURN brings up some interesting gress in 1878, but it was not until 1916 resentative Thetus Sims was born in history. And it reminds me Brownlow that almost all major women’s suffrage Wayne County, Tennessee. He lived in was probably related to Parson groups united behind a constitutional Savannah, Tennessee, and he practiced Brownlow, who was the somewhat re- amendment. Yes, it was 42 years—even law over in Perry County, Tennessee. viled governor of Tennessee during the longer than it took to amend the Ten- He later represented all of those coun- Civil War period. And Senator Henry nessee Constitution to get a lottery—42 ties and some others that today are said some very awful things about Gov- years it took to get this amendment to represented by Mr. DAVIS and Mr. TAN- ernor Brownlow and the things he did a vote. NER and Mr. GORDON, as well as the to the women of Nashville and the When New York enacted full women’s portions of his district I represent. jeopardy he placed them in. I am sure suffrage in 1917 and President Woodrow Now, Mr. Sims was the first Member that was some kind of secondary re- Wilson announced his support for an of this Chamber to occupy 217 Cannon, prisal as this relative of Brownlow amendment in 1918, the political tide which is the office that I now occupy in jailed the women that wanted the vote. finally turned in favor of a nationwide the Cannon House Office Building. He had put the women in danger during effort. And on June 4, 1919, the 66th Ninety-one years ago, before the 19th the Civil War. And Senator Henry Congress of the United States proposed Amendment could go to the States for talked about that on many occasions on the floor, as I am sure you remem- to the legislatures of the several States ratification, it had to be discharged ber. the 19th Amendment to the Constitu- from this Chamber. The first attempt to do that was in 1915, and it failed. I yield such time as he may consume tion. to the gentleman from Rhode Island A year later on August 20, 1920, Ten- Thetus Sims voted against the 19th (Mr. KENNEDY). Amendment at that point in time. nessee became that perfect 36th State Mr. KENNEDY. I thank the gen- Well, he had the opportunity to vote to pass and ratify that amendment, tleman for yielding. thus fulfilling the three-fourth require- again on the 19th Amendment in 1918. I want to acknowledge the gentlelady And it was a very dramatic day right ments. from Tennessee (Mrs. BLACKBURN) for Today, House Resolution 1375 honors here in this Chamber. It was perhaps her comments. You know, history is so the generation of women’s suffrage ac- one of the most important days that important because it teaches us about tivists who persevered through adver- had transpired in this Chamber. Sup- the future. And we might think this is sity and doubt to secure the rightful porters of the amendment were unsure a 90-year-old piece of history dug up place of women in our democracy. This they had the votes to discharge the out of the past that we are just reflect- resolution also serves to reaffirm this amendment. The galleries around us ing on. But we all know right now that body’s commitment nine decades later were packed with suffragettes. They it wasn’t until this last three cycles pursuing policies that achieve true po- were packed with journalists. Everyone that we had the election of the first litical and social equality for women. was watching. On that day, Thetus woman Speaker of the House in the Sims surprised the Nation. b 1620 history of this great democracy, argu- Between 1915 and 1918, the suffrage ably one of the most powerful offices in There is, of course, in the Rotunda a movement had heated up not only here the Constitution, leading the House of statuary of some of the great leaders in in D.C., but all across the Nation. Riots Representatives, Speaker NANCY this movement. And I think it took had broken out here in D.C., and PELOSI. And that one of the first items years to get that placed in the Capitol women were jailed for wanting the she had to take on as a Speaker was on the second floor in the Rotunda to right to vote. The D.C. commissioner the passage of the Lilly Ledbetter honor their work. who put them behind bars was a gen- Equal Pay Act. So you know, we are I urge my colleagues to support this tleman named Louis Brownlow. Louis talking about 90 years ago, and yet up important resolution. Brownlow was Thetus Sims’ son-in-law. until this day we are still fighting I reserve the balance of my time. With such influences, it is hard to see about whether women ought to get Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, I how Thetus Sims could see his way to equal pay for equal work. That was not yield myself such time as I may con- vote ‘‘yes’’ on this amendment. something that was a fait accompli in sume. But Louis Brownlow wasn’t the only terms of a bill that would have been I thank the gentleman from Ten- person talking to Thetus Sims at the passed. nessee for his kind remarks about the family dinner table. Congressman Sims But it just shows you we think we 19th Amendment. And as the only also had daughters. And in Wash- live in times where all of the great bat- woman in our Tennessee delegation, ington, the Sims daughters were tles in the history of civil rights are and on behalf of the women from Ten- known as consummate hostesses. Back behind us because they happened, oh, nessee who have preceded me in service in Tennessee, everyone knew them for during the 1960s, or they happened back to this body, Louise Reece, Irene being crack shots with their rifles. in the early 1920s, or they happened Baker, and Marilyn Lloyd, I treasure Well, here in D.C. Elizabeth Sims was a way back then. You know what? the role that our State played in rati- suffragist leader. And her arguments They’re happening now. fying the 19th Amendment. I will note evidently beat out those of her hus- We had an historic election in 2008, that we still in Tennessee have not had band, Louis Brownlow. the election of the first African Amer- a woman from our State serve in the So the day finally came in 1918. And ican President of the United States. Senate, in that body, nor have we had on his way to the vote, Thetus Sims When I go to my schools around my a female take the office of governor in took a very bad fall, and he broke his district, majority-minority, they fi- our State. collarbone. He refused to have it set or nally say, ‘‘We belong in America.’’ Be- We have all heard the story about to take pain killers for fear he would cause just as it was empowering for that wonderful day in August 1920. And miss the vote. So, he came to the floor women to finally know they had a legal indeed, as Mr. COHEN was saying, it was and he flipped his vote. He voted seat at the table, it wasn’t just the a thrilling day in our State’s history. ‘‘aye,’’ and he became the hero of the legalese that mattered, it was the spir- This Chamber knows well the story of day. it of the law. And what matters is the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:57 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H15SE0.REC H15SE0 mmaher on DSK69SOYB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H6728 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 15, 2010 message that it sends to all of our peo- Mr. SMITH of Texas. I thank the gen- House Resolution 1375 recognizes that the ple that this is a country that’s in con- tlewoman from Tennessee, a former full participatory rights of women are vital to stant dynamic motion in terms of al- member of the Judiciary Committee, democracy in the United States. ways trying to improve itself, expand for yielding. This resolution honors the historic impact of the circle of opportunity for people Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H. the 19th Amendment and the achievements of who have been previously shunted Res. 1375, recognizing the 90th anniver- women in politics. aside in our country. And I think that sary of the 19th Amendment. It also reaffirms the commitment of the it’s a wonderful opportunity today to Mr. Speaker, I support House Resolution House of Representatives to pursuing this celebrate what makes us the greatest 1375, which recognizes the 90th anniversary equality for women. country on the face of the earth. of the 19th Amendment and honors the con- I am pleased to support this resolution. I We might not always get it right, but tributions of women in United States politics. urge my colleagues to share their support as we’re going to get it right because The 19th Amendment prohibits the Federal well. we’re a country that moves forward, Government and the States from denying a Mr. COHEN. I yield such time as he that has progress, that’s constantly citizen’s right to vote on account of sex. It was may consume to the author of this res- striving to make it better. People put ratified on August 18, 1920. olution, the gentleman who represents us down all over the world. They put us For more than a century after our Nation’s the area where this historic Amend- down here all over our own country. founding, women lacked the right to vote. ment was passed in Nashville, Davidson We’re the greatest country in the However, throughout this time women partici- County, Tennessee, the Honorable JIM world. We’re the model where every- pated in politics. Their many contributions COOPER. where people want to come here be- paved the way for the eventual ratification of Mr. COOPER. I thank my colleagues. cause of things like we’re celebrating the 19th Amendment. I appreciate their bipartisan effort on today. Because you know what? For Many women played significant roles in the this important memorial resolution to most people in the world the notion of abolitionist movement, for example. It was honor Tennessee’s historic role in mak- a political right is a foreign notion. after Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia ing ratification of the Amendment pos- The notion of equal rights is a foreign Mott were denied admission to an anti-slavery sible. notion. Human dignity, human rights conference that they organized the first wom- I want to point out that the State of are foreign notions. en’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, New Tennessee played this pivotal role, and We may not always get it right, but York, in 1848. I think it’s very appropriate that the we ultimately will get it if we stick to The convention’s Declaration of Sentiments House commemorate the 90th anniver- it, and we remember things like this as stated that ‘‘all men and women are created sary. I thank my colleagues for sup- guideposts as to how we need to con- equal.’’ This served as a foundational docu- porting this measure. tinue the constant fight to move our ment in the women’s suffrage movement that Mrs. BLACKBURN. I want to thank country ever forward in the promise followed. the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. that Dr. King laid out in his ‘‘I Have a After the 15th Amendment in 1870 outlawed COOPER) for his leadership on this issue Dream’’ speech that we could all be the denial of a citizen’s right to vote on ac- and for bringing forward this memori- treated as we ourselves would want to count of race, women sought an amendment alizing resolution for us to remind—it’s be treated someday. You know, because for women’s suffrage. a great way for us to continue to re- there but for the grace of God go each Such an amendment would not come for mind our citizens of the importance and every one of us. It’s a human dig- another 50 years. During this period, women that our State played in passing the nity issue. continued to remain active in politics. They 19th Amendment. I thank Mr. COHEN b 1630 voiced their concerns not only with regard to for his leadership in managing the time One of the false things that keep us women’s rights, but also on behalf of other and the preparation for presenting this behind in life, perceptions, those are ir- causes such as the temperance movement. Amendment today. relevant when we talk about things In 1916, Jeannette Rankin, a Republican With that, I yield back the balance of like this because we finally recognize from Montana, was elected to the U.S. House my time. what makes our country great is we of Representatives. She became the first fe- Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I too would are not going to segregate, we are not male Member of Congress. While many like to thank Mr. COOPER for bringing going to discriminate. We are going to women still did not have the right to vote this resolution. It’s important that it elevate every human being no matter throughout the country, Montana afforded be recognized on this occasion. I thank their gender, their color, their creed, women the right to vote at that time. Mr. SMITH, who was a distinguished their disability or ability, for that Finally, in 1918 President Woodrow Wilson leader. We like to think of Texas as matter. announced his support for a women’s suffrage southwest Tennessee, because we did so This is a country that’s about every- amendment. Congress passed the proposed much to create it. So you are like a body. As this President said last week, amendment in 1919. On August 18, 1920, the cousin and part of this great celebra- it’s not us versus them. In this country Tennessee General Assembly became the tion. And Congresswoman BLACKBURN, it’s all us, Barack Obama, President of 36th State legislature to ratify it, making it the who served with me in the Senate, she the United States, and, boy, is he right. 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. brought up the singular vote. She Girl, is he right. In the decades that followed, women not brought up the second one. I thought Thank God in America it doesn’t only voted, but they slowly began to enter poli- she was going to bring up the lottery, matter if you are shut out because tics as State and Federal legislators and hold- where she was one of my essential 22, someday, because of our Constitution ers of elective executive posts. and I continue to thank her for that. in this great country, we might be able In 1931, Hattie Wyatt Caraway (Democrat, With the memory of Lucretia Mott, to get a way in for everybody if they Arkansas) was appointed to the U.S. Senate, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Susan B. have something going against them. succeeding her late husband. She later be- Anthony whose visages remain in the And the women fought the fight, Afri- came the first woman ever elected to the Sen- Rotunda, I would ask that we all vote can Americans, minorities, people with ate, where she served two full terms. positively in favor of this resolution physical disabilities through the ADA. The women’s rights movement grew signifi- and pass the resolution as presented It’s a constant fight. Everybody owes a cantly in the 1960s and 1970s. But in 1979, here, H. Res. 1375. I ask for an ‘‘aye’’ debt of gratitude to everyone else for women still only occupied 3 percent of the vote. making our country a freer, more equal seats in Congress, 10 percent of the seats in Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in place for all people to live. State legislatures, and 11 percent of statewide support of H. Res. 1375, a resolution cele- Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, I elective executive offices, according to the brating the 90th anniversary of the ratification yield to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Center for American Women and Politics. of the Nineteenth Amendment and honoring SMITH) for the purpose of a unanimous Today, while there is still room for much the contributions and achievements of women consent request. progress, women hold nearly 17 percent of the in U.S. politics and reaffirming the commitment (Mr. SMITH of Texas asked and was seats in Congress and the number of women of the House of Representatives on its efforts given permission to revise and extend in State legislatures and statewide elective of- to pursue policies that achieve true political his remarks.) fices has more than doubled. and social equality for women.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:57 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H15SE0.REC H15SE0 mmaher on DSK69SOYB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE September 15, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6729 As a strong supporter of equal rights, I am The question was taken; and (two- Commissioner to, the Congress’’ after ‘‘the pleased to support this resolution commemo- thirds being in the affirmative) the court’’; and rating the 90th anniversary of the ratification of rules were suspended and the resolu- (8) in paragraph (3)(B)— the 19th Amendment, which extends suffrage tion, as amended, was agreed to. (A) in the subparagraph heading, by strik- ing ‘‘AUTHORITY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL’’ and to women. The ratification came 144 years A motion to reconsider was laid on inserting ‘‘TIMING OF EXCLUSIVE AUTHORITY’’; after the signing of the Declaration of Inde- the table. (B) by inserting ‘‘neither’’ after ‘‘Subject pendence thanks to support from President f to subparagraph (C),’’; Woodrow Wilson, the 66th Congress, and (C) by inserting ‘‘nor a Member of, or Dele- most importantly women’s rights pioneers, PERMITTING MEMBERS OF CON- gate or Resident Commissioner to, the Con- who fought for women’s suffrage for many GRESS TO ADMINISTER THE gress’’ after ‘‘the Attorney General’’; and decades. OATH OF ALLEGIANCE TO APPLI- (D) by striking ‘‘shall not administer’’ and As a husband, father of two daughters, and CANTS FOR NATURALIZATION inserting ‘‘shall administer’’. grandfather to granddaughters, I am pleased (b) OATH OF RENUNCIATION AND ALLE- Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I move to GIANCE.—Section 337 of the Immigration and to live in a country that values the founding suspend the rules and pass the bill Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1448) is amended— principle of equality. The passage of this reso- (H.R. 4862) to permit Members of Con- (1) in the first sentence of subsection (a), lution can also serve as a reminder that dis- gress to administer the oath of alle- by inserting ‘‘, the Member of the House of crimination and inequality still exist and that giance to applicants for naturalization, Representatives, including a Delegate or we can always strive for a more perfect union. as amended. Resident Commissioner to the Congress, who I urge the passage of H. Res. 1375. The Clerk read the title of the bill. represents the congressional district in which the individual resides, a Senator who Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I The text of the bill is as follows: rise today to applaud the actions of the House represents the State in which the individual of Representatives in recognizing the impor- H.R. 4862 resides,’’ before ‘‘or a court with jurisdic- tance of the 90th anniversary of the 19th Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- tion’’; (2) in the first sentence of subsection (c)— Amendment I strongly support H. Res. 1375, resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, (A) by inserting ‘‘(except to the extent which recognizes the significance of women SECTION 1. CONGRESSIONAL ADMINISTRATION that such section limits the authority of a fully participating in democracy in the United OF THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE. Member of, or Delegate or Resident Commis- States, honors the contributions and achieve- (a) NATURALIZATION AUTHORITY.—Section sioner to, the Congress)’’ after ‘‘Notwith- ments of women in United States politics, and 310(b) of the Immigration and Nationality standing section 310(b)’’; and reaffirms the House’s commitment to political Act (8 U.S.C. 1421(b)) is amended— (B) by inserting ‘‘, oath administration by and social equality for all women. (1) in the subsection heading, by striking the Member of the House of Representatives, On Election Day, in 1920, millions of Amer- ‘‘COURT AUTHORITY’’ and inserting ‘‘AUTHOR- including a Delegate or Resident Commis- ican women had the chance to exercise their ITY’’; sioner to the Congress, who represents the congressional district in which the indi- right to vote for the first time. Ninety years (2) in paragraph (1)(A)— (A) by inserting ‘‘, by a Member of, or Del- vidual resides or a Senator who represents ago, on August 26, 1920, the 19th Amend- the State in which the individual resides,’’ ment to our Constitution was ratified guaran- egate or Resident Commissioner to, the Con- gress,’’ before ‘‘or by an eligible court’’; and after ‘‘expedited judicial oath administra- teeing women the right to vote. As the House (B) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘A tion ceremony’’; celebrates this special moment in history, it is Senator shall have the authority to admin- (3) in the third sentence of subsection (c), important to remember the contributions of ister such oath of allegiance only to individ- by inserting ‘‘or oath administration by the those leaders in the women’s suffrage move- uals who reside in the State the Senator rep- Member of, or Delegate or Resident Commis- ment—Ida B. Wells, and Alice Paul. resents. In the case of a Member of the House sioner to, the Congress’’ before the period; Some women, like Susan B. Anthony, Eliza- of Representatives, including a Delegate or and beth Cady Stanton, and Lucy Stone, were not Resident Commissioner to the Congress, the (4) in subsection (c), by adding at the end the following: ‘‘The authority under this sec- alive in 1920 when women were granted the Member shall have the authority to admin- ister such oath of allegiance only to individ- tion of a Member of, or Delegate or Resident right to vote and participate in American poli- Commissioner to, the Congress shall be sub- tics. Nonetheless, they were women’s rights uals who reside in the congressional district the Member represents.’’; ject to section 310(b).’’. activists who were at the heart of the women’s (3) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end (c) CERTIFICATE OF NATURALIZATION; CON- suffrage movement. Their perseverance and the following: TENTS.—Section 338 of the Immigration and persistence laid the ground work which led to ‘‘(C) LIMITATIONS ON CONGRESSIONAL AU- Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1449) is amended by the right of every American woman to vote. THORITY.— inserting ‘‘, Member of, or Delegate or Resi- While there is still work to be done, women ‘‘(i) EXTENT OF AUTHORITY.—The authority dent Commissioner to, the Congress,’’ after have made tremendous strides toward equality under this section of a Member of, or Dele- ‘‘location of the official’’. (d) FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF CLERKS AND in the United States. At this very moment, we gate or Resident Commissioner to, the Con- gress is limited solely to the administration RECORDS OF DECLARATIONS OF INTENTION AND have three women sitting on the Supreme APPLICATIONS FOR NATURALIZATION.—Section Court of the United States, a female Secretary of the oath of allegiance under section 337(a). ‘‘(ii) PERIOD BEFORE ELECTIONS.—A Member 339 of the Immigration and Nationality Act of State, and a strong woman serving as of, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, (8 U.S.C. 1450) is amended by adding at the Speaker of the House. Women are in leader- the Congress may not administer the oath of end the following: ship positions all over the country. In my home allegiance under section 337(a) during the 90- ‘‘(c) In the case of an oath administration State of Georgia, DeKalb District Attorney day period which ends on the date of any by a Member of, or Delegate or Resident Gwen Keyes Fleming was recently appointed, election for Federal, State, or local office in Commissioner to, the Congress, the func- by the President, to be the next Southeast Re- which the Member, Delegate, or Resident tions and duties of clerks of courts described Commissioner is a candidate. in this section shall be undertaken by the gional Administrator for the Environmental Secretary of Homeland Security.’’. Protection Agency. ‘‘(iii) TIME AND PLACE OF CEREMONY.—A Member of, or Delegate or Resident Commis- SEC. 2. REGULATORY AUTHORITY. Ultimately, women’s rights are not just wom- Not later than the date that is 120 days en’s rights, but human rights that benefit the sioner to, the Congress shall administer the oath of allegiance under section 337(a) only after the date of enactment of this Act, the entire human race. This chamber must con- at such times and places as the Secretary of Secretary of Homeland Security shall issue tinue to ensure that equal rights apply to all Homeland Security may designate.’’; regulations implementing the amendments Americans regardless of gender, race, eth- (4) in paragraph (2)(A), in the matter pre- made by this Act. nicity, sexual orientation, disability, or socio- ceding clause (i), by inserting ‘‘or a Member SEC. 3. CLERICAL AMENDMENT. economic status. of, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, (a) IN GENERAL.—Each of sections 310, 337, Mr. Speaker, I strongly support H. Res. the Congress’’ after ‘‘a court’’; 338, and 339 of the Immigration and Nation- 1375 and urge my colleagues to do the same. (5) in paragraph (2)(A)(i), by inserting ‘‘or ality Act (8 U.S.C. 1421, 1448, 1449, and 1450) is Mr. COHEN. I yield back the balance subject to paragraph (1)(C)(ii), the Member amended by striking ‘‘Attorney General’’ of my time. of, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, each place it appears and inserting ‘‘Sec- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the Congress’’ after ‘‘the court’’; retary of Homeland Security’’. question is on the motion offered by (6) in paragraph (2)(A)(ii)(I), by inserting (b) EXCEPTION.—The amendment made by ‘‘or the Member of, or Delegate or Resident this section shall not affect the authority of the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Commissioner to, the Congress’’ before ‘‘such any officer or employee of the Executive Of- COHEN) that the House suspend the information’’; fice of Immigration Review (including immi- rules and agree to the resolution, H. (7) in paragraph (2)(A)(ii)(II), by inserting gration judges (as defined in section 101(b)(4) Res. 1375, as amended. ‘‘or the Member of, or Delegate or Resident of the Immigration and Nationality Act)) to

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Pursu- his creative idea to allow Members to Any Member of Congress, any Amer- ant to the rule, the gentleman from administer the oath of allegiance to in- ican for that matter, who has ever been Tennessee (Mr. COHEN) and the gen- dividuals being naturalized as citizens. to one of these ceremonies knows that tleman from Texas (Mr. SMITH) each H.R. 4862 gives Members of Congress there is no greater joy seen anywhere will control 20 minutes. the ability to play a significant role in than when folks dress up and come The Chair recognizes the gentleman the naturalization ceremony, which with their American flags to become from Tennessee. can be and should be an inspiring expe- American citizens. It is really a won- GENERAL LEAVE rience for those becoming U.S. citizens. derful event. I have had the oppor- Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- Citizenship is the highest honor our tunity to attend a few and have seen imous consent that all Members may Nation can bestow and naturalization the joy and the pride. Usually, one per- have 5 legislative days in which to re- ceremonies give us the opportunity to son is becoming a citizen, but he or she vise and extend their remarks and add honor individuals who have come to will bring 25 members of the family, extraneous material on the bill under contribute to America. Americans who whether they are citizens or not, be- consideration. take the oath of allegiance know the cause it is that kind of an occasion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there importance of swearing to ‘‘support It is also an occasion where they, for objection to the request of the gen- and defend the Constitution and laws the first time, really get to see govern- tleman from Tennessee? of the United States of America ment up close in that the people that There was no objection. against all enemies, foreign and domes- are invited there are from the commu- Mr. COHEN. I yield myself such time tic.’’ It is a solemn, yet joyful and pa- nity, but they are government officials as I may consume. triotic, experience. and so on. So up to now—if this bill be- H.R. 4862, introduced by Mr. SERRANO I appreciate the majority leader and comes law—the only people allowed to of New York, will allow Members of Congressman SERRANO making some administer the oath, as has been said, Congress to administer the oath of al- improvements to the initial bill. The are judges or members of the adminis- legiance to naturalizing U.S. citizens. revised language clarifies that Mem- tration. This bill would allow Members The naturalization ceremony is a bers, whether Representatives or Sen- of Congress and Senators to administer crucial landmark for immigrants. They ators, can only administer the oath to that oath. have waited patiently to immigrate to individuals from their own congres- Now, while the bill does not speak di- the United States and have worked sional district or, in the case of Sen- rectly to this issue, I will tell you how hard once they got here and have faith- ators, from their own State. this idea came about. A member of my fully fulfilled all their obligations to In order to prevent this privilege community came to me and said, Guess this country that they have chosen to from being used for political purposes, what? I’m going to become a citizen, adopt as their home. no Member can administer the oath of and I want you to swear me in. I want In applying to become U.S. citizens, allegiance during the 90 days prior to you to administer the oath. they have made the choice to become any election in which that Member is a And I was touched. I said, My God, full participating members of our com- candidate. The 90-day period parallels that you would want me to help you munity. Currently, only judges or cer- the House rules that prohibit House- become an American, something that I tain officials in the Department of Jus- funded mailings 90 days before an elec- and so many of us have by birth, since tice, the Department of Homeland Se- tion. birth, it’s a great honor for me. curity, are allowed to administer the And, finally, I requested that lan- Then it dawned on me. I said, I oath of allegiance at naturalization guage be added to ensure that the should check with staff to see if I’m al- ceremonies. Member can only administer the oath lowed to do this. And I found out that H.R. 4862 would allow Members of at a naturalization ceremony set up, I’m not allowed to do it. Congress to participate meaningfully conducted, and overseen by the Depart- Now, it won’t be that it would take in these solemn occasions by allowing ment of Homeland Security, which is care of that situation of one individual them to administer the oath of alle- the current practice. asking for it, but as has been said here, giance at naturalization ceremonies. I The many redrafts of the language do we will not—and this is the change Mr. have attended many. They are wonder- show why legislation should be sub- SMITH was so good at including. We ful, heartfelt programs; and I think jected to proper process where Mem- will be invited to ceremonies, as we are that the oath being given by a recog- bers can participate in hearings and now. The ceremonies will be set up by nized public official such as a Member learn from experts in the issue area. Homeland Security. We will not pick of Congress would mean much to the I urge my colleagues to support this the date, the place, or who is going to people that are becoming American legislation, which gives Members of get sworn in. But when we’re invited citizens. Congress the ability to more fully par- now, the possibility is open for the ad- The bill, as amended, clarifies the ticipate in naturalization ceremonies. ministration officials to say, Why don’t role of a Member of Congress, the natu- It is appropriate for Members of Con- you join us in administering the oath, ralization process that will be limited gress, who wrote our naturalization or, Why don’t you administer the oath. to administering the oath of alle- laws, to play an expanded role in help- And I will tell you again that I don’t giance. Furthermore, it prohibits a ing individuals become a part of the know that there is a greater honor for Member of Congress from admin- most free and most prosperous country someone to become a citizen and a istering the oath of allegiance within in the world. greater honor for us on some occasions 90 days of any election in which he or Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of to be able to administer the oath. So she is a candidate to prevent even the my time. the changes that are made, because appearance of any possible undue influ- Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I yield there will be some questions about it, I ence upon the election. such time as he may consume to the think are strong changes. They comply I commend our colleague, JOSE´ author of this legislation, Mr. SERRANO with rules that say that none of these SERRANO, for his leadership in intro- of the great State of New York and the ceremonies should ever be politicized. ducing this bill and thank Ranking home of the Yankees and Frank Si- But I really think that as people are Member LAMAR SMITH and Immigra- natra across the river. being sworn in, to have present a Sen- tion Subcommittee Chair ZOE LOFGREN ator, a Member of Congress, and every for their support of this measure. I b 1640 so often to have them administer the urge my colleagues to support this leg- (Mr. SERRANO asked and was given oath only strengthens the bond be- islation. permission to revise and extend his re- tween these new Americans and their I reserve the balance of my time. marks.) government, a fuller understanding. Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. SERRANO. I thank the gen- After all, we are a question on the im- yield myself such time as I may con- tleman for the time, and I thank Mr. migration test. A lot of people don’t sume. SMITH for his kind words and his sup- know that one of the questions on the

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It is a simple thought the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. The Chair recognizes the gentleman that should have been taken care of a COHEN) that the House suspend the from Tennessee. long time ago, and I’m looking forward rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4862, as GENERAL LEAVE to the day when I’m invited to a cere- amended. Mr. COHEN. I ask unanimous consent mony and I can administer the oath to The question was taken; and (two- that all Members have 5 legislative someone. thirds being in the affirmative) the days to revise and extend their re- So I thank all the Members, and I rules were suspended and the bill, as marks and include extraneous material hope that this bill can pass and become amended, was passed. on the resolution under consideration. law. A motion to reconsider was laid on The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Mr. KENNEDY. Will the gentleman the table. objection to the request of the gen- yield? f tleman from Tennessee? Mr. SERRANO. I yield to the gen- There was no objection. HONORING LAW ENFORCEMENT tleman from Rhode Island. Mr. COHEN. I yield myself such time SERVICE DOGS Mr. KENNEDY. I just want to take as I may consume. this opportunity to thank you for your Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I move to Mr. Speaker, House Resolution 1614 work on making sure that those who suspend the rules and agree to the reso- expresses the sense of the House of are American citizens, over 41⁄2 million lution (H. Res. 1614) expressing the Representatives that police service Americans are Americans but don’t sense of the House of Representatives dogs and their handlers perform a crit- enjoy the full rights of Americans be- that law enforcement service dogs and ical role in ensuring our national secu- cause of where they live, on an island their handlers perform a vital role in rity and deserve to be recognized for called Puerto Rico, where people think providing for our Nation’s security and their service. that you need a passport to get there. should be recognized for their service. Federal, State, local, and military It is an American territory. And by vir- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- law enforcement agencies work with tue of being a territory, people on tion. service dogs to perform a variety of Puerto Rico do not have full voting The text of the resolution is as fol- tasks to prevent and solve crimes and rights power. lows: to keep the public safe. Search and res- And your work not just on this, what H. RES. 1614 cue dogs often perform a number of may be considered a ceremonial thing, Whereas everyday across the ranks of Fed- functions, such as searching for vic- but your work to ensure this country eral, State, local, and military law enforce- tims in avalanches, collapsed build- fulfills its obligations to treat all ment agencies, service dogs perform a vari- ings, and people missing in the wilder- Americans with full liberty and their ety of functions to prevent and solve crimes ness. enfranchisement granted under the and to ensure the public safety; Constitution is so much something I Whereas service dogs trained to detect b 1650 think needs to be acknowledged. It’s bombs, accelerants, and other weapons can Service dogs are also used to capture great to swear people in, but let’s make often discover these dangerous devices at escaped offenders or suspects from airports, train stations, sporting events and crime scenes. These dogs are trained to sure we also guarantee those rights many other locations before they are used, that we already guaranteed Americans, preventing mass casualties, and sometimes search for items bearing human scent like the 4 million Americans in Puerto their mere presence at these locations can and are utilized in crime scenes to find Rico or those who live here in the Dis- prevent dangerous situations; evidence thrown away by a suspect. trict of Columbia or in any of the terri- Whereas service dogs trained to detect nar- In addition, dogs are trained to tories around the world that are of cotics and other contraband are used at our search through buildings, cars, and lug- American domain. Nation’s borders and ports of entry to iden- gage, and can alert on more than one Mr. SERRANO. Reclaiming my time, tify illegal drugs and smuggled goods; kind of drug despite the best efforts of Whereas service dogs and their handlers smugglers. the gentleman brings up an interesting perform crucial functions in special oper- point that we have discussed at other ations, including crowd control, search and Law enforcement service dogs can be times on this floor. rescue missions, locating missing persons, trained to alert on guns and bomb- I must say that I neglected to men- and tactical building entries, and these serv- making materials. And often these tion that the bill also includes Dele- ice dogs often work in undesirable conditions dogs deter dangerous crimes at sport- gates and the Resident Commissioner for little more than food and the affection of ing events, train stations, airports, and to be able to administer the oath of of- their handler; other places by their mere presence. fice. So, interestingly enough, in the Whereas service dogs can detect the pres- Due to the dangerous situations territories, new Americans will become ence of human remains in operations to lo- these dogs and their handlers are fre- cate victims in disaster recovery operations; citizens on that day with the participa- Whereas service dogs are used to protect quently put in, many dogs have given tion of the Resident Commissioner or the House of Representatives and Senate their lives in the performance of their the Delegates. chambers, the White House, the Supreme duties. So, again, thank you. And all this is Court, and many other public buildings in Today, this resolution recognizes the an extension of the celebration of, as Washington, DC, and throughout the coun- extraordinary efforts and dedication of you have said, Mr. SMITH, probably the try; these service dogs and their handlers. greatest honor this country gives any- Whereas many dogs have given their lives Mr. Speaker, my first bill I had as a one, which is to become an American in the performance of these duties; and State senator in 1983 was one to make Whereas these dogs have become an inte- it a crime to shoot a police service dog, citizen. Thank you so much. gral component of modern law enforcement: Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I Now, therefore, be it and to make it such because to shoot yield myself 1 minute. Resolved, That it is the sense of the House the dog was really to shoot at law en- Mr. Speaker, I want to compliment of Representatives that— forcement personnel to try to stop that Congressman SERRANO and Congress- (1) these dogs perform extraordinary serv- policeman from having that dog in the man KENNEDY as well. They so beau- ices using their special sensory and physical pursuit of its duty, and the next bullet tifully described why these naturaliza- abilities. Their service is rendered with in- would be for the officer. Of course they tion ceremonies are so important and credible efficiency and dedication and is an are valuable and important. important contribution to the security and why they are so meaningful to our I commend Mr. COBLE for bringing public safety of our Nation; and newest citizens. (2) we all owe a debt of gratitude and our this bill recognizing the contribution I have no further requests for time, sincere appreciation to the loyal service per- that these dogs make to our society and I yield back the balance of my formed by the law enforcement service dogs and to police practices. I urge my col- time. and their handlers. leagues to support the resolution.

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Mr. Speaker, I yield my- my life so that you may save others,’’ Let’s restore their functions by making self such time as I may consume. sums up the loyalty and the dedication sure that we invest in all of the genetic Some recent years ago, Mr. Speaker, that is typical of these dogs to their trip wire identifications so they don’t I rode with a K–9 handler and his dog in handlers. have to get Alzheimer’s 20 years prior my district during a regular routine I urge my colleagues to join me and to the average American, which is run, and he told me that his children the gentleman from Tennessee in sup- what all neuroscientists say these vet- regarded that dog as a sibling. The dog porting this resolution. erans are going to be facing if we don’t lived in the home of the Handler. Some I yield back the balance of my time. step in soon. They don’t have to get days after I rode with him, I read Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I yield Parkinson’s disease because we are not where the dog had been struck by an such time as he may consume to the doing anything. automobile and killed. And I called my gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Let’s get in there, and in the words of friend, and he made it clear to me that KENNEDY) to speak on behalf of man’s my uncle, President Kennedy, when we they had lost a family member, so I ap- best friend. talked about civil rights, he said, Who preciate the gentleman’s comments Mr. KENNEDY. I thank the gen- amongst us would be willing to abide from Tennessee. tleman for yielding me this time, and I by the counsels of patience and delay, Mr. Speaker, law enforcement offi- thank Mr. COBLE for his bill. and trade the color of their skin for cers face extraordinary danger each Service dogs, yes, they do a lot of someone else’s, and abide by those laws and every day, as we all know, in their really important functions, among back in the 1960s? service to our country in their quest to which is to provide service and support Well, now, who amongst us would keep us all safe. For that I am sure we for our veterans. We just expanded last trade places with these suffering TBI are all eternally grateful. year the definition of those eligible for victims, these veterans, and say we We should also be reminded of the service dogs to those suffering from can’t do better to bring you home, not very special service, the tremendous post-traumatic stress disorder because only in body when you get home from your war serving our country, but in work, and the dedication to duty ren- these animals know when these vet- mind? Because we know the suicide dered by a very special partner in the erans are in crisis and they can help rates are off the charts, unacceptable. protection of our safety and freedoms, get them out of the house, they can We know that what they are facing is the law enforcement service dog. These help them not only see when they can’t unacceptable, and we need to be the see, as we commonly associate service K–9s and their handlers risk their lives ones who come in and shed some light dogs to be sight for the blind, but now to make our communities and our on their lives so they don’t have to rely these service dogs are doing a lot of country safe, protecting us from crime on service dogs. and from terrorism. things in addition to helping in our law Using their heightened sensory abili- enforcement. b 1700 ties, these dogs oftentimes are able to I love the term ‘‘to detect,’’ to search We don’t have to rely on anything detect narcotics, bombs, and other con- and rescue. I only wish our country had else but their potential to live their traband that are not visible to humans. that attitude when it came to our Na- own independent lives free for them- Law enforcement dogs participate in tion’s heroes who are suffering from selves, without any dependence on any- dangerous operations, sparing their these neurological disorders of blind- body else, and we can do that if we put human partners the danger of entering ness, of TBI, of post-traumatic stress, our commitment out there, professing a dark and unsearched or unsecured because they need more than just serv- like we did today that we care about building. Others are trained for and ice dogs. They need us to go in there our first responders. Hey, let’s put it have proven to be very successful at lo- and unlock the mysteries that are into action and invest in these things cating missing persons or detecting keeping them held hostage to the dis- that will bring our veterans home, not human remains. These very special K– ability of their service to our country. only in body but in mind. 9s are becoming more and more visible The constant IED attacks and concus- In the meantime, we can make sure at major transportation hubs, and can sions on the brain that are going to they have service dogs, for which this be seen daily right here on the Capitol cause a permanent, unless we step in Congress provided $5 million to expand grounds examining vehicles as they and save them, permanent disability the definition of those who are suf- enter secured parking areas. for these veterans. fering from other neurological dis- The role of the K–9’s handler should We have an opportunity. We talked orders other than eyesight loss. That’s not go unmentioned as well. While a about civil rights, voting rights. This a good thing, but let’s not make it the police officer may work a particular is the biggest civil rights fight for our answer, the Band-Aid. Let’s get to the shift and then go home, the job of a K– day and generation, those with neuro- real solution and save these veterans 9 handler is a 24 hour a day commit- logical disorders, for those suffering in from being held hostage to their ter- ment. The handler often cares for his their minds. We don’t see it, and so we minal situations, which would not be or her dog even when the dog has re- don’t take it seriously. The fact is they terminal if we would dedicate ourselves to intervening and intervening soon on tired from active service. need someone to come in and set them Many K–9s have died while valiantly free from being prisoners of their war their behalf. I thank my colleagues for letting me protecting their handlers in the per- injuries. We need to be the first re- explain myself with respect to these formance of their duties, not unlike sponders in the next couple of years, service dogs, because they do a lot of the case I mentioned at the outset. The dedicate ourselves to saying while good things, but we need to make sure bond between a dog and their handler combat operations are over in Iraq, the our people are also given some support is great, and the sense of loss when a war hasn’t ended for these veterans. It and independence by their not having dog expires is even greater. is just beginning as they face the dis- to rely on dogs in the future. There are least 80 organizations at abilities that they have incurred, suf- Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, I have no the local, regional, national, and inter- fering by their sacrifice to our country. further requests for time, and I yield national level devoted to law enforce- So we talk about how great service back the balance of my time. ment service dogs. The Connecticut Po- dogs are in so many respects. Let’s put Mr. COHEN. I just want to thank Mr. lice Work Dog Association lists over those service dogs out of business. COBLE for bringing the bill. 1,500 police and military service dogs Let’s restore the eyesight of our vet- As I said, I know from where he that have died while ‘‘in-service.’’ erans. The biggest TBI, traumatic comes. That was my first bill. I started Many of these were ‘‘in the line of brain injury, is lost eyesight. The big- as a police attorney, and I know about duty’’ deaths. The individual stories of gest TBI confusion, loss of memory, police dogs and about the bonds be- these dogs are inspiring and range from loss of ability to go outside. These dogs tween policemen and their K–9 compan- the very public event of the World are bringing them out into the real ions. They do a tremendous service, Trade Center collapse of 9/11/01, where world. Let’s not allow us to be having and they ought to be protected and re- Sirius, a bomb-sniffing dog, perished to rely on others to support these vet- spected. I ask that we vote in unani- when the building collapsed. The in- erans. Let’s restore their brain capac- mous support of this resolution.

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Two deputies responding to the The question was taken; and (two- (Mr. BURTON of Indiana asked and call shot the gunman after he refused thirds being in the affirmative) the was given permission to address the to release his weapon. rules were suspended and the resolu- House for 1 minute and to revise and These actions, thankfully, prevented tion was agreed to. extend his remarks.) the gunman from killing or injuring A motion to reconsider was laid on Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- anyone. Too often we’ve seen situa- the table. er, Army Specialist Chad Derek tions exactly like this end in a tragic f Clements, 26 years old, died on Mon- fashion. That is precisely why we day, August 30, 2010, while serving his should commend and honor Officer REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- country in Afghanistan. He was one of VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF Gudger and everyone involved in re- my constituents. sponding to that incident. H.R. 4785, RURAL ENERGY SAV- He was born on March 16, 1984, in San INGS PROGRAM ACT Most especially, I would like to Diego, California. After he graduated thank my good friend, Sheriff Wayne Mr. ARCURI, from the Committee on from Huntington North High School in Anderson, who is in charge of these of- Rules, submitted a privileged report Huntington, Indiana, he decided he ficers. All of these individuals make (Rept. No. 111–594) on the resolution (H. wanted to proudly serve in the U.S. our community proud, and I salute Res. 1620) providing for consideration Army. Upon his graduation from basic them for their courage and good work of the bill (H.R. 4785) to amend the mis- training, Chad reported to the 1st Ar- that they do each and every day. cellaneous rural development provi- mored Battalion at Fort Carson, Colo- sions of the Farm Security and Rural rado; and he was deployed shortly after f Investment Act of 2002 to authorize the to Afghanistan in support of Operation b 1710 Secretary of Agriculture to make loans Enduring Freedom. SPECIAL ORDERS to certain entities that will use the During Chad’s distinguished career, funds to make loans to consumers to he received multiple awards for his The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. implement energy efficiency measures service: the Bronze Star Medal, the KISSELL). Under the Speaker’s an- involving structural improvements and Purple Heart, the Army Good Conduct nounced policy of January 6, 2009, and investments in cost-effective, commer- Medal, the National Defense Service under a previous order of the House, cial off-the-shelf technologies to reduce Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign the following Members will be recog- home energy use, which was referred to Medal, the Global War on Terrorism nized for 5 minutes each. the House Calendar and ordered to be Medal, the NATO International Secu- f printed. rity Assistance Force Medal, the Army The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a f Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service previous order of the House, the gen- Ribbon, and the Combat Action Badge. tleman from North Carolina (Mr. IN MEMORIAM: USMC STAFF He has also recently been post- ETHERIDGE) is recognized for 5 minutes. SERGEANT MICHAEL A. BOCK humously promoted from private first (Mr. ETHERIDGE addressed the (Mr. FORTENBERRY asked and was class to Army specialist. His expertise House. His remarks will appear here- given permission to address the House and enthusiasm for his job in the after in the Extensions of Remarks.) for 1 minute and to revise and extend United States Army was insurmount- f his remarks.) able. Mr. FORTENBERRY. Mr. Speaker, To the citizens of the State of Indi- CALLING FOR EXTENSION OF TAX he was called ‘‘a young man of integ- ana, to his fellow troops and to the CUTS rity and respect,’’ ‘‘a great marine who countless people that he touched, Chad The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a loved the Marine Corps,’’ ‘‘a loving will forever be remembered as a hero. previous order of the House, the gen- husband and father.’’ This is how the He was preceded in death by his fa- tleman from Alabama (Mr. BRIGHT) is late Staff Sergeant Michael A. Bock ther, Daniel, and our thoughts, prayers recognized for 5 minutes. was remembered by those who knew and deepest condolences go out to his Mr. BRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, after him. mother, Anne; to his stepfather, Eddie; traveling my district over the August Staff Sergeant Bock was conducting to his sister, Danielle; to his step- work period, it is clear that my con- combat operations in the Helmand brother, Cory; and to his stepsister, stituents’ top concern are jobs and the province in Afghanistan when his pa- Heather. economy. These are the same concerns trol came under fire. He died from These are some of the things we hate they have raised for nearly 2 years those injuries on August 13. He had to talk about on this floor, Mr. Speak- since I have been in Congress, indi- served four deployments in both Iraq er; but, unfortunately, war brings us to cating that not enough has been done and Afghanistan and was awarded the these kinds of conclusions. We just to get Americans back to work. Purple Heart, the Navy and Marine wish that all of those like Chad will They also expressed deep worry that Corps Achievement Medals, and the never be forgotten for the service they the tax relief passed in 2001 and 2003 Combat Action Ribbon. gave to our country. will soon expire. In an economy still He was raised in Springfield, Ne- f struggling to recover, allowing taxes to braska, and attended Elkhorn’s Mount increase on nearly all Americans is un- Michael High School, where he met his IN HONOR OF THE HEROIC EF- acceptable. future wife, Tiffany. Tiffany and Mi- FORTS OF RESOURCE OFFICER Though many in Washington seem to chael also had a 3-year-old son, Zander. CAROLYN GUDGER have just awakened to the idea that Zander’s birth, Michael said, was the (Mr. ROE of Tennessee asked and was tax cuts are going to go up next year happiest moment of his life. While in given permission to address the House unless action is taken, I took the lead Afghanistan, he watched online as his for 1 minute.) as far back as January in calling for son blew out three birthday candles; Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I the current tax rates to be extended for and for Valentine’s Day, he recorded a rise to honor the heroic efforts of 2 years as a way to ensure economic message and sent it to his young son. Kingsport, Tennessee, Sullivan Central stability. Now I’m certain that Zander will al- High School Resource Officer Carolyn Our economy is in trouble. We need ways carry his father’s voice in his Gudger and the efforts of all the offi- to stabilize it and give it some oppor- heart. cers and staff who acted quickly to tunity to get back on its feet and move Mr. Speaker, on behalf of a grateful keep all students and faculty safe from forward. There is widespread, bipar- Nation, I offer my condolences to the a gunman on August 30, 2010. tisan consensus for some of these tax

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In early August, nomic stability in an otherwise unsta- and suffering that has been visited August 7 to be exact, in Houston, ble time. We need to work for America upon San Bruno and surrounding areas. Texas, right after the sun had gone for a change, not for party labels. You But no question—I repeat no ques- down, about 9 o’clock p.m. on a hot can’t tell me that all Republicans are tion—has been more penetrating to me summer night, a young girl was walk- right and all Democrats are wrong. We than asked by Sue Bullis a day after ing home. Shatavia Anderson. She need to come together as Americans the explosion. I walked into the center went by Ta. And she was walking down and stabilize our economy for the long- that was set up to establish relief and the street not far from where she lived term benefit of our country as a whole. support for the families and sitting at in a very modest community; 14-year- f a table by herself looking distant was old, happy, spirited child. this woman. She looked at me and said She was confronted by two individ- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a she couldn’t locate her mother-in-law, uals who ambushed her, who taunted previous order of the House, the gen- she couldn’t locate her husband, she her, who robbed her, and as she tried to tleman from North Carolina (Mr. couldn’t locate her son. Six days later, get away, one of them shot her in the JONES) is recognized for 5 minutes. they still have not been found. back and murdered her not far from (Mr. JONES addressed the House. His The explosion was so hot that glass where she lived. This is who Ta was. remarks will appear hereafter in the windshields on cars melted. Bones have This is her in the pink. She is next to Extensions of Remarks.) been found. The blast epicenter func- her mother, Keisha Lambert. She’s a f tioned as a crematorium. And through real person, Mr. Speaker, a real victim The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a it all, hour after hour, Sue Bullis, who of criminal conduct, died in the early previous order of the House, the gentle- lived at 1690 Claremont, is hoping and teenage years. Ta’s father, Leroy An- woman from California (Ms. WOOLSEY) praying for an answer. She lost her derson, said that his beautiful daughter is recognized for 5 minutes. house. All her documents. She has loved life. And you can tell by looking (Ms. WOOLSEY addressed the House. nothing but hope. And now that hope at her that she is a happy, spirited Her remarks will appear hereafter in will have to be converted to inner child. the Extensions of Remarks.) strength if she is to go on. b 1720 f I will help Sue get her documents, her insurance payments from PG&E, It could have been any of our chil- TRAGEDY IN SAN BRUNO, and I will try to ease her pain just as dren. Over the years in my career as a CALIFORNIA thousands of others are helping to ease judge in the courthouse in Houston, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a the pain caused by this explosion. But Texas—22 to be exact—I’ve seen a lot of previous order of the House, the gentle- nothing is going to relieve the pain criminal cases, tried a lot, came across woman from California (Ms. SPEIER) is that she has coping with the loss of many victims, but this case has both- recognized for 5 minutes. three of her family members. ered me a great deal. I don’t know the Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, on Thurs- On Friday, we will bury Jacqueline reason, maybe it’s because I have four day September 9, 2010, at a few minutes and Janessa Grieg. Ironically, Jac- children—three of them are girls— before 6:30, life changed forever in San queline Grieg worked at the California eight grandkids—five of them are girls, Bruno, California. The first view from Public Utilities Commission in the gas but this one has bothered me a lot just my district office led one of my staffers pipeline area. Her daughter Janessa by looking at who this young lady was. to believe a plane had crashed in the was an eighth grader at St. Cecilia Ambushed by two individuals that were hills. After all, San Francisco Inter- School in San Francisco. She was also caught by the Houston Police Depart- national is in my district and airline the student body president of that ment, Melvin Alvarado, he was the jets fly over nearby San Francisco grammar school. On Saturday, we will cowardly shooter who shot her in the International Airport routinely passing bury Jessica Morales, the fiancee of a back. It is not his first experience with over San Bruno every day. young man who is now in intensive the criminal justice system in business The flames shot up over 100 feet in care with 50 percent of his body burned. Texas. He likes to drink and drive. It the air. But after 15 minutes, the Jessica was just coming into her own, turns out, of course, like some others, flames didn’t subside. It was as if a finding her way, finding work and em- he was illegally in the United States. giant torch had been placed on what is ployment and opportunities at school. He had been deported twice before to normally a verdant hillside. We have just found out that Elizabeth his native country of El Salvador, but This was a distant view of the PG&E Torres, an 81-year-old mother who has that didn’t make any difference to him. natural gas pipeline explosion. Closer two family members still in the burn He came back to Houston and com- up, the scene was horrific. Four con- unit, has passed away, and she too will mitted this crime and robbed this pre- firmed dead. Scores of people hospital- be remembered as well. cious child of not only some money, ized with second- and third-degree People are anxious to return to their but he stole her life when he came back burns, some over 50 percent of their homes, to retrieve those belongings and shot her in the back not far from bodies. And 6 days after this tragedy, that remain. Some may want to re- where she lived. three people are still missing. Thirty- build. A few may not. We face months There was another individual, Jona- seven homes were completely de- and months of hard work, but at this than Lopez-Torres, the getaway driver stroyed—nothing but concrete pads moment, this very moment, I bow my of the car as they snuck away in the left, or a weeping chimney, indicating head in silence for the family of Sue darkness of the night after murdering what once had been. Twelve homes Bullis, Jacqueline Grieg, Janessa this beautiful child; he’s from Hon- were standing shells and another 10 Grieg, Jessica Morales, and Elizabeth duras, although he was legally in the were damaged. Torres. United States. He had been arrested for We are at day six. The smoke has f auto theft. The Houston Police Depart- cleared. The ash has settled. And one The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a ment said when these criminals were thing is really very clear: the commu- previous order of the House, the gen- arrested they showed no remorse, no nity of San Bruno rose together. Mayor tleman from Texas (Mr. GOHMERT) is sadness, almost arrogant in the crime Jim Ruane, City Manager Connie Jack- recognized for 5 minutes. that they committed here in the son, Police Chief Neil Telford and Fire (Mr. GOHMERT addressed the House. United States. Melvin Alvarado con- Chief Dennis Haag all showed extraor- His remarks will appear hereafter in fessed to this crime and told the police dinary leadership and courage in bring- the Extensions of Remarks.) what he had done.

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What is happening is Mexican border in Arizona that says on November 2. they are given the green light and say- don’t go south of here because it’s not Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance ing to the rest of us, hey, you can do safe. That’s unconscionable. The Amer- of my time. whatever you want.’’ Yes, that’s what ican people should not have to worry f these two arrogant criminals did, but when they are in their own country HONORING UNITED STATES ARMY they can do whatever they want. They about terrorists or criminals coming CAPTAIN DALE A. GOETZ wanted a little property from this across the border from another country young lady, they shot her because she to kill them. So I would just like to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a tried to get away. These are real peo- say to Mr. POE that I really appreciate previous order of the House, the gen- ple, real children, real victims of your comments. tleman from Colorado (Mr. COFFMAN) is crime. Let me just say in my Special Order, recognized for 5 minutes. The duty of government, Mr. Speak- there was a book called ‘‘A Tale of Two Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Mr. er, is to protect the public. That’s why Cities’’ by Charles Dickens that said Speaker, United States Army Captain we have government, to protect us. The ‘‘It was the best of times and it was the Dale A. Goetz, an Air Force veteran national government has failed totally worst of times.’’ I heard some of my with ties to Colorado, joined the in protecting people in the United colleagues on the other side saying ear- Army’s chaplaincy out of a strong de- States from those criminals who come lier tonight that we really ought to do sire to help others. over here to commit crime. We give a something about extending the tax Captain Dale Goetz and his wife wink and a nod to border security, but cuts that are in place that were put Christy both graduated from it doesn’t happen. They cross back and there during the Bush administration. Maranatha Baptist Bible College in forth, they get caught, they get sent We really need to do that. If you’re one 1995. He was a former pastor of First back home, they come over again be- of the 10 percent that are unemployed Baptist Church in White, South Dakota cause the border is not secure, Mr. or one of the 15 or 16 percent that are before being stationed at military Speaker. It’s time for the Federal Gov- unemployed or unemployable right bases throughout the world. ernment to secure the border so more now, you realize how really bad it is. Earlier this year, Captain Goetz was children don’t get murdered by those We live in the greatest country on assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th illegals who come over here for the the face of the Earth in the history of Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat purpose of committing crime. I’m cer- the Earth, so from that standpoint it is Team, 4th Infantry Division at Fort tainly not talking about all people who the best of times. But for those who are Carson, Colorado, and the family come here illegally, but we are talking out of work and struggling right now, moved to Colorado Springs in January about one child that was murdered by it is the worst of times. I had town of 2010. This allowed his wife Christy one. meetings this past week, and I can’t and their sons Landon, Caleb and Joel The answer is not, of course, am- tell you how many people told me how to be closer to his mother, Hope Goetz, nesty—as some advocate in this House bad it was and how soon they were an Elbert County commissioner. who know nothing about the real going to lose their jobs, or their hus- Captain Goetz and his family joined world—the answer is securing the bor- bands or wives had lost their jobs and High Country Baptist Church in Colo- der by putting the National Guard on they’re suffering, so what we need to rado Springs the day before he de- the border immediately to prevent peo- do is take the steps necessary to bring ployed to Afghanistan. Captain Goetz, ple from crossing, and make sure that about economic recovery. who had previously served in Iraq, when we deport those people, they As I’ve said many times on this floor, cared about the soldiers he worked don’t come back to the United States. when Ronald Reagan took office in the with as an Army chaplain, and accord- These individuals, Alvarado, stole early eighties, he came in, and instead ing to his pastor at High Country Bap- the most precious thing we have, that of raising taxes he cut taxes and we tist Church in Colorado Springs, his is a human life. No parent wants to had 20 years of prosperity. We had 12 goal as a chaplain was not to be a so- lose their child before its time, and the percent unemployment and 14 percent cial worker but to be a spiritual guide. worst thing that can happen is for us to inflation. And what happened was he Captain Goetz is described as having ‘‘a see a child die. And when this young came in, and when they said he had to calm demeanor that helped soldiers lady was murdered by these criminals, raise taxes in order to get the economy find strength in the darkest of times,’’ they stole everything she was and ev- moving, he did just the opposite and according to Reverend Stuart erything she will be, and that ought the economy took off. That’s what we Schwenke, a fellow pastor he had gone not to be. That should hopefully make ought to be doing today. through ministerial training with. us, as a body, do something about If I could talk to the President—and On August 30, 2010, Captain Goetz was cross-border crime. The time is now. I know I can’t because I’m here on the on a mission in Arghandab River Val- And that’s just the way it is. floor—I would say, Mr. President, look ley, Afghanistan when insurgents at- f at history. Look at John F. Kennedy, a tacked his unit with an improvised ex- great Democrat President, and look at plosive device which detonated near AMERICA NEEDS ECONOMIC Ronald Reagan—who I think was the their military vehicle. RECOVERY greatest Republican President in our The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a lifetime—and see what they did to b 1730 previous order of the House, the gen- bring about economic recovery, and Captain Goetz was gravely wounded tleman from Indiana (Mr. BURTON) is that is, cut taxes, cut government and died of injuries sustained during recognized for 5 minutes. spending, move the country in the the attack. Four of his fellow soldiers Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Let me just right direction, even if it’s just for a from Fort Carson, Colorado, were also say, before I start my 5-minute Special couple of years that we have the tax killed in action as a result of the inci- Order, Mr. Speaker, that I concur with cuts in place. But right now is the dent. what my colleague from Texas (Mr. wrong time to be increasing taxes or Captain Dale A. Goetz is a shining POE) just said. There are innumerable letting the Bush tax cuts expire. example of the United States Army’s crimes that are being committed by And I don’t want to be political, but service and sacrifice. As a former mem- people who are illegal aliens. And he is I think I have to say to my colleagues ber of the United States Army and a absolutely correct, we’ve got to secure who may be paying attention in their retired Marine Corps combat veteran, that border, and we need to do what- offices right now, there will be a price my deepest sympathies go out to his ever is necessary. The President of the to be paid in about 6 weeks for those mother, Hope Goetz, an Elbert County

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And one that passed just 3 weeks ago, tleman from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) is million jobs were lost, peaking in De- recognized for 5 minutes. cember of 2008, just before the onset of which was the teachers and the med- ical legislation, that went into effect (Mr. DEFAZIO addressed the House. the Obama administration. Nearly His remarks will appear hereafter in 800,000 jobs were lost that month alone, fully paid for; 160,000 teachers across the Extensions of Remarks.) totaling 8 million during that period of the United States will stay in the time. So you see this incredible decline classrooms providing that education f in the American job market, and this is that our students need, and paid for by The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a just the private employment sector. ending an extraordinarily bad piece of previous order of the House, the gentle- This was replicated in the public sector policy that’s been in effect for many woman from Florida (Ms. ROS- also. years that gave a tax break to Amer- LEHTINEN) is recognized for 5 minutes. So that was the first quarter. How ican corporations that off-shored (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN addressed the did it happen? Why did it happen? American jobs. House. Her remarks will appear here- Well, crazy tax policy for starts. Tax So what do you mean? Do you mean after in the Extensions of Remarks.) policies that gave extraordinary breaks to tell me that American corporations f to the very wealthy; modest breaks to were able to get a tax break every time The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a the middle class; two wars that were they sent a job offshore? Yes. That’s previous order of the House, the gentle- not paid for, the money was borrowed; exactly what is over today as a result woman from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR) is rec- the Medicare drug benefit, not paid for, of action taken. ognized for 5 minutes. creating an enormous deficit and the On every one of these bills, every sin- (Ms. KAPTUR addressed the House. regulators stepped back. The period of gle effort made by this Congress to Her remarks will appear hereafter in no regulation occurred during that bring jobs back, to stabilize the econ- the Extensions of Remarks.) first quarter. Wall Street went crazy. omy, we found virtually no Republican f It collateralized debt obligations. The support. In the stimulus, none at all. In the credit card, only a handful of Re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a meltdown of the housing industry, publicans. Republican opposition was previous order of the House, the gen- subprime loans. All of those things led to this extraordinary decline. uniform for every single effort made by tleman from Rhode Island (Mr. KEN- In January of 2009, President Obama this House, by the Democrats. NEDY) is recognized for 5 minutes. The result of our work without Re- (Mr. KENNEDY addressed the House. came in and we began the second quar- publican support has been a steady im- His remarks will appear hereafter in ter. Tough situation going into that provement, so that for the last 8 the Extensions of Remarks.) second quarter, but we began to see im- mediate action taken. The Wall Street months we have seen private sector f stabilization programs went into ef- jobs actually increase—not as much as The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a fect, and the way in which that was ad- we need, not as much as we want, but previous order of the House, the gentle- ministered began to stabilize Wall we have seen a clear differentiation be- woman from New York (Ms. Street. We had the stimulus program, tween the first quarter with the Bush VELA´ ZQUEZ) is recognized for 5 min- the American Recovery and Reinvest- debacle and the rebuilding of the utes. ment Act. It went into effect. And we American economy in the second quar- ´ (Ms. VELAZQUEZ addressed the saw numerous other pieces of legisla- ter. House. Her remarks will appear here- tion go into effect during the Obama Where are we today? We’re at half- after in the Extensions of Remarks.) second quarter. time. We’re in the locker room here in f I’m going to go through some of Washington, D.C. We’re in Congress. We’re working to complete our plan for MAKE IT IN AMERICA these very, very quickly. The stimulus program, 3 million jobs the second half—the resurgence and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under as a direct result of that since it went the rebuilding of the American econ- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- into effect in February of 2009. omy. And in this half, we have a series uary 6, 2009, the gentleman from Cali- We saw also the Worker, Homeowner- of bills that we put forward—some al- fornia (Mr. GARAMENDI) is recognized ship, and Business Assistance Act deal- ready law; others that will go into ef- for 60 minutes as the designee of the ing with the foreclosures, trying to fect in the months ahead—hopefully majority leader. keep people in their homes and to pro- passed. We’d love to have the support Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I vide tax relief for small businesses. of our Republican colleagues, but, as in will engage in a colloquy here, with the We saw the Student Aid and Finan- this moment, their seats are empty. permission of the Chair, with my col- cial Responsibility Act, the biggest ef- But when they’re filled, they still vote leagues to discuss an extremely impor- fort since the GI Bill in the 1940s and ‘‘no’’ on every effort to rebuild the tant issue for America—that is, manu- 1950s, to give people an opportunity to American economy. facturing. If America is going to make get job training and to get new skills So it’s halftime. The question for the it, we’re going to have to make it in when they got back into the job mar- American public is: Which team’s America. ket. going to go back on the field for the But before I go into the subject of Cash for Clunkers, stabilizing the second half, for 2011 and 2012? Which how we can restart and rebuild the automobile industry. team’s going back on the field? The American manufacturing sector and And we also saw the American Gov- team that brought us this great deba- make it in America, I’d like to do a lit- ernment stepping in to save two great cle, the great crash of the American tle review of history first. icons of the American industry and the economy, or the team that has slowly, Years and years ago, I played football hundreds, in fact, thousands of small but every month, brought progress at the University of California. And it’s businesses that depended upon the auto back to the American economy? We’re football season, and my friends have industry with the bailout of General talking now about making it in Amer- often accused me of using football Motors and Chrysler—to good effect. ica. analogies, and, well, it happens to be We were able to maintain those small Joining me today for this discussion true. So, okay, it’s football season. business jobs that were directly im- is my colleague from the great State of Let’s consider for a moment that it’s pacted there. Wisconsin, Dr. KAGEN, an extraor- not football that we’re dealing with We also saw the Credit Cardholders’ dinary individual, an entrepreneur in but, rather, it’s the economy. And if we Bill of Rights. How many of us have his own right, who is going to talk were to consider the first quarter, we reached into our pockets for our credit about some of the efforts that he’s

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Well, thank Treasury Department economist to less than the cost to produce it places you very much for yielding, and thank President George Herbert Walker Bush. our companies and families at a severe you for organizing this hour, where we This was a statement that he made, disadvantage. I have been able to main- can begin to have a conversation, a Mr. Bruce Bartlett. Federal taxes are tain employment through four layoffs very constructive conversation with very considerably lower by every meas- due to the mill sales and paper ma- the American people across the coun- ure since Obama became President. chine shutdowns. But the dumping of try about making it in America. And The $787 billion stimulus bill, enacted paper in the United States market is a you know, manufacturing does matter. with no Republican support, reduced challenge that me and my fellow union And making it in America really is im- Federal taxes by almost $100 billion in brothers and sisters throughout the portant. And just maybe, perhaps we 2009 and $222 billion in 2010. United States cannot survive.’’ should change the slogan from ‘‘Make Mr. GARAMENDI. Excuse me, if you You see, what China’s been doing— It In America’’ and add on, ‘‘not might yield for a moment, Dr. KAGEN. and I have a case against China. They China.’’ The stimulus bill was actually a tax didn’t just manipulate their currency, Because where I live people say, cut bill? they don’t have any environmental ‘‘Hey, Doc, we have got to get our jobs Mr. KAGEN. It was the biggest tax protection. They don’t have a social back from China. We want our money cut in American history. We were in safety net. They don’t have an Occupa- back from Wall Street and our jobs such a decline economically, no one tional Safety and Health Administra- back from China.’’ And one of my con- felt it. We did it the economical way. tion. They don’t have OSHA. They stituents, who is nearly 80 years old, We didn’t mail people a check. We don’t have an EPA. They have sac- sent me this note asking really the made sure they got the tax cut on the rificed their environment for their eco- question about whose side are we on? other end. It was more economical. So nomic development. And they don’t yet You mention it’s a ball game, a foot- never before has such a tax cut been have a middle class. ball game. Could be peewee, could be enacted. And it was the Democrats, Now, I have nothing against another little league, could be NFL. Look, without the Republicans’ support, that Nation seeking to lift its people up out we’re all on the same team. We’re all in guaranteed middle class families would of poverty and create a middle class. the same boat, the same canoe. And pay less in taxes. But they shouldn’t do it at our ex- amazing things will happen when we Mr. GARAMENDI. If I might, you pense. We shouldn’t have to sacrifice begin to paddle in the same direction. and I were talking earlier about a pro- our middle class solely to build up We got to work together to get through gram that you have been doing in your theirs. It’s unfair. the most difficult economic time of our district for the last couple of weeks, Mr. RYAN of Ohio. If the gentleman generation. and you have been going to commu- will yield on that point, one of the Elaine from Peshtigo wrote me this nities. And along the way you’ve issues we’ve talked about today and note: ‘‘I am soon an 80-year old woman reached out and said we need to make have been for a long time is the issue of and a widow. My husband and I farmed, it in America. And you were talking Chinese currency manipulation by the Chinese Government. And we do not and we certainly had hard times the about the paper industry. I suppose you have to have growth in the United first years. But the years now are hard- have a paper industry in your district? er for old people. Oil companies take a Mr. KAGEN. I live in Paper Valley. States at the expense of growth in huge profit. The CEOs make a salary We didn’t invent the manufacturing of China. If the Chinese would allow their no man on earth is worth. Pill compa- paper, but we perfected the science and currency to float, it would actually be nies are taking huge profits with no technology. Kimberly-Clark, you have worth more. So the Chinese consumer consideration for old people. The peo- heard of it. You have heard of Kleenex. would be able to have more buying power for American goods that would ple of my generation lived through the Let me put in a plug for them. We’ve be shipped over there, for other compa- Depression, World War II, and two got Procter & Gamble. We’ve got Puffs. more wars. And now in our old age we nies who are selling within China. Everything in the tissue world and the There is just a small group of people face other obstacles.’’ paper world is in Appleton and Green within China, who own primarily state- Well, Elaine, we are working hard to Bay and the chain of Fox Cities in-be- owned businesses, who like the cur- rebuild our economy. We are working tween. rency low, artificially reduced so that hard to generate the jobs we need to And one of those manufacturers, Ap- they can ship products to the United work our way back into prosperity. pleton Coated Paper, tomorrow has a States cheaper and subsidized to put One way that we’ve done it is to pass case before the International Trade American workers out of business. So an essential bill on health care legisla- Commission. And I brought with me a what we’re saying when we say make it tion. We now have a new health care picture of a family. This is the in America and manufacture again, can law that guarantees that, Elaine, the Swanningson family. This is Tony, his actually help lift up a lot of these folks doughnut hole is going to be closed wife Sherry, Corey, and Kayla. And in countries like China if we play by over a period of time. We’re beginning they live in Kaukauna on highway ZZ. the rules. to close it by $250 straight away. We’ve What are they doing? Well, he works at Mr. KAGEN. Would the gentleman made Medicare stronger and better. Appleton Coated Paper. And they have yield? How did we do that? By making sure a problem because China has been com- Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Be happy to yield. that you have preventative services at peting illegally by dumping their paper Mr. GARAMENDI. Excuse me for a no additional copay and no deductible. products into our domestic United moment, gentlemen, but part of our So this is coming your way. States marketplace below our cost of agenda as Democrats then is to make It’s a new American freedom, a new production. sure that we have fair trade, that we day in America, when no longer will Now, I know you’re thinking how have a fair balance between our Na- any family have the fear of going broke does that happen? But before I get tion, our manufacturers, and those in and losing their home just because of there, let me read you the handwritten other countries who may be—not may an accident or just because someone note that Mr. Swanningson sent to me. be, but are—subsidizing their exports, gets sick. ‘‘Congressman Steve Kagen, I have such as China and the currency thing. But we didn’t just act for Elaine and been employed in the paper industry Dr. KAGEN? And this is a colloquy, so every other family in America to guar- for 18 years. I am grateful for the abil- we will go back and forth here. So antee them access to health care; we ity to provide for my family that the please. lowered their taxes. Now, the quote industry has provided. The dumping of Mr. KAGEN. I am getting a little ex- here says, ‘‘Tax bills in 2009 at lowest foreign paper into the United States cited because China has been caught

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We developed the tech- provide cheap labor at 82 cents an hour. we have now under the current trading nology here in the United States, and, They have been buying raw materials system, with China blatantly manipu- in fact, the stimulus bill that provided for nothing, giving it to a company, lating our currency, we had almost ev- the largest increase ever in research is and then they load it up on a boat and erybody at this hearing today acknowl- going to once again put the United float it outside of Oakland and dump it edging that China is cheating on their States in a position where we can into our Nation, into our domestic currency, Democrats and Republicans. dominate these green industries. market below our cost of production. But we had a lot of Republicans on the That research is there. Incidentally, not one Republican voted for that enor- b 1750 other side saying, we just don’t think this is the approach. mous research program and tax cut and Let me just put it very succinctly. And it gets back to these multi- jobs program and infrastructure pro- They have targeted everything we national corporations that have a gram. Not one Republican voted for the make for extinction. It’s not just stranglehold on a lot of the politics program that created 3 million jobs. paper. It’s high-tech technology; it’s going on here in the United States cap- But there is something going on here automobiles; it’s steel; it’s textiles. ital. But we need to bring this bill to that we need to pay attention to, and We have to restore our manufac- the floor of the House of Representa- this is a piece of legislation that I have turing base, yes, in part, by compelling tives, and we need to pass it, and we introduced. We are spending billions of other nations to stop cheating, by not need to take on the Chinese. dollars to promote the wind industry, manipulating their currency, by play- We are not going to have a country the solar industry. These are tax cred- ing fair. One way to play fair is to in- left in a decade or so if we are not mak- its that we give to companies for a pro- stead of stealing our jobs, why don’t ing things. You get the spinoff. You get duction tax credit or for someone you take our values. Take our values the technology. You get the patents. that’s putting a solar cell on their about clean air and clean water, be- You get five, six, seven, eight spinoff house. cause they are polluting the air that jobs for every one job. You are actually We need to make sure that that tax we are breathing. making something and moving it to money is spent on American-made It’s not that far away. If a tall man you and you improve it and add value wind turbines and American-made and an allergist—and I say this—if a and you pass it along and add value. solar panels, biofuels, and other kinds tall man in China sneezes, you are And then it’s assembled; then its of green technologies. If it’s our tax going to get it in the back of your trucked. There is the spinoff that we money, then Buy America. Buy Amer- head. It’s going to come over here. get with manufacturing. That’s how we ican. We have studies that scientifically are going to resuscitate the middle A little later here, I suspect, I want show that the great dust storm they class. one of our colleagues, MARCY KAPTUR, had in China dropped that dust over on My fear is that as we have lost manu- to come and talk to us about a bill that our west coast. We are all here in the facturing, and if you chart it—you can passed out of this House just hours ago same boat. So, yes, we have to push see it decline from 39 percent in post- that would require that you and I, not back, not just for fair trade, but for World War II down to under 10 per- just talk the talk, but that we walk balanced trade, in order for our compa- cent—you could see the decline. My the walk and that in the equipment nies to compete. fear is that as we move into the devel- that we purchase for our offices, it be I will just relate one story, one edu- opment of solar panels, as we move made in America, once again, Amer- cational experience in, I believe it was into the development of windmills, ican tax money used to buy American- in February of 2007, just after I was that’s exactly it. made products. sent here. I had the opportunity with As we develop the green technology It’s a piece of legislation I have in- my class of 2006 to sit down with eight and all of the component parts, you troduced. I like it. I like it because it’s CEOs of major manufacturing compa- will begin to see China taking the lead going to create in my industry wind nies, the high-tech companies, HP, on green manufacturing, and we can’t turbines that are actually going to not IBM, Dell and the like. see that ground because that is the fu- only be on the hills but actually made I asked them, what’s your biggest ture. As much as our friends on the in America. component of your overhead, and each other side of the aisle want to bury Enough for me for a few minutes. I one of them said people, people, people, their head in the sand and hope this notice my colleague from New York, people. I said, well, that would explain goes away, that’s not the world we live Mr. PAUL TONKO, has joined us. You why you are taking our jobs over to in. have been at this a long time. You were India and China because you can hire So we need to take a firm approach in one of the original manufacturing them for less. with China, respect them, but make sectors of America. Please tell us. And right across from me was Mi- sure they play by the rules. We have Mr. TONKO. Thank you, Representa- chael Dell and he said, Congressman got to play by the rules. Everyone else tive GARAMENDI, for bringing us to- KAGEN, I am competing with these has got to play by the rules. gether. You are right, I do represent guys. I have to chase the lowest cost of I will use one example real briefly. the area that houses the Erie Canal bed production around the world or I am We had a steel company, Oil Country that was the main route to the west- out of business, and I have to, after all, Tubular Products for oil and gas. The ward movement, and it’s a necklace of represent my people, which are my steelworkers, the trade groups, the communities called mill towns that stockholders. local businesses, all went around, peti- were the centers of invention and inno- So we have to make things in Amer- tioned the International Trade Com- vation. That pioneer spirit still exists, ica. Manufacturing does matter, but we mission, got approval. The President I am convinced, in America. need a level playing field. was kind enough to put on a tariff for During our recent work-period break, Mr. GARAMENDI. Let’s continue on. these Oil Country Tubular goods com- where we all went back to our districts I notice that another colleague has ing in. They end up investing $650 mil- and had a 6-week stretch to connect to joined us from the great State of New lion in a factory in Youngstown, Ohio, our constituents, I did Tuesday tours. York, but let me turn back to our col- 400 construction jobs, 350 permanent The Tuesday tours were about manu- league that was raising the point about jobs, the spinoff, the whole 9 yards be- facturing, making it in America, and the Chinese currency. cause our government enforced the where we need to invest and where the Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Yes. Well, I would rules and leveled the playing field. success stories might rest. say that if it’s balanced, and I think all That’s what we are saying about cur- It’s amazing to see the stories that of the workers and the business people rency, tires, paper, textiles, right down were impacted by the Recovery Act, in America would say this, if China is the line. work done by water efficiency, energy not manipulating their currency, if Mr. GARAMENDI. Let me take a mo- efficiency, the MEP program, the Man- there was some balance with human ment here and bring it back to some- ufacturing Extension Partnership,

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Well, we know employing people they never dropped into the energy thinking, into the en- that the central New York area along during the recession. They were a ergy realm. the Erie Canal was one of the birth- steady pulse, and they are exporting. And so ARPA-E, with its research places of the American Industrial Rev- Just when we want to say we are not project initiatives, is enabling this in- olution. I think there was something in exporting and, oh, the die is cast and, dustry, SuperPower in Schenectady, the Midwest, too. My colleagues here oh, woe is us, we lost our manufac- another tour location, to advance from the Midwest may have something turing sector, we lost a third of our superconductive cable and also storage to add to it. Ohio, I believe? Do you manufacturing jobs over the last dec- for intermittent power. still make things in Ohio? ade thanks to the weakened policy on Mr. GARAMENDI. Before you go to Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Yes, we do. And manufacturing. But we still have the next one, could you share with us we are right in line to continue down enough jobs that places us on the top where the ARPA-E money came into the road of innovation, whether it was of that manufacturing list globally, the system? aerospace with the Wright brothers, but we can’t afford that present trend Mr. TONKO. Sure. It came right from the steel industry in Youngstown in which would see us losing more manu- the Recovery Act. the eastern part of my district, or the facturing jobs. Mr. GARAMENDI. Most people don’t rubber industry in Akron, which is the We have turned that around. Those know what the Recovery Act is. They western part of my district that I share one-third of manufacturing jobs lost in think of the stimulus program. They with Representative SUTTON. And we the last decade equates to 4.6 million are one and the same, the stimulus pro- had, in Youngstown at one point, the jobs lost. gram and the Recovery Act. highest per capita income in the coun- But now, with the Recovery Act, Mr. TONKO. It is exactly the same try in the late fifties, early sixties. with a new focus on manufacturing, I thing. The majority in this House sup- Steelworkers were working hard, long think there is a stronger sense that we ported the Recovery Act. hours, making good money, good can move forward and proclaim accu- Mr. GARAMENDI. That is, the Demo- wages, raising their families, having a rately that we want to make it in crats supported and passed the stim- good middle class. The big bands would America. ulus program, the American Recovery come through town. They would go to Representative GARAMENDI, let me and Reinvestment Act. just tell you that at X-Ray Opticals Idora Park. The story of America that Mr. TONKO. Our friends on the other they are exporting to Asia and to Eu- we all remember. side of the aisle said ‘‘no’’ to progress. And today, what we are saying is we rope. They are dealing with testing for Mr. GARAMENDI. ‘‘No.’’ ‘‘No.’’ understand that it’s not going to be toxins. They manufacture equipment ‘‘No.’’ that is the testing product for toxins in 1950, and Frank Sinatra is not going to So for research-specific programs, for toys, in fuel and a number of items come back and start singing songs energy research and small businesses, where they can save manufacturers in again, as much as that would be ter- they got grants and loans to develop. another realm a lot of money in the up- rific. We have got to create our own era The Democrats know that we have to front part of their process. of prosperity, and that means that in improve the private sector to make this country we have got to get tough b 1800 jobs. with globalization and enforcing trade And again, it’s a high-tech operation Mr. TONKO. Absolutely. laws. And that means as a country where they had the investment and the Well, let me tell you, Representative we’ve got to suck it up, and we’ve got partnership with the Federal Govern- GARAMENDI, what this means is that to say to the multinational corpora- ment so that we can do it smarter , not with that recovery money, with the tions, who, quite frankly, don’t have necessarily cheaper. We can do it stimulus money that the Democrats the national interest at heart—they’ve smarter, and then we are competitive support and the Republicans said ‘‘no’’ got their bottom line at heart, which is at the global marketplace. to, we were able to, for once now, fi- what they do. But as a country, we’ve Another venture was a state-of-the- nally, appropriate moneys for the got the national interest and need to art operation within the baby food in- science, the technology, and the basic protect the national interest. So tough dustry. In my district, we have a new research. with China. Level the playing field. facility that qualifies for a silver sta- What they will do at SuperPower is Drive investment back into the United tus LEED building, a green building develop that final model that will then States so that we can make that bus, that has water efficiency and energy be deployed into a manufacturing con- those solar panels, those windmills and efficiency as a major aspect of the cept that will allow us to create the the batteries, right down the line. work they are doing, saving them cost storage potential for exactly what you And we are not foolish enough. This of production and allowing them to were talking about, solar energy and isn’t Pollyanna. We’re not going to stretch again that opportunity to wind energy, which is intermittent in make everything. We know there is translate it into jobs. Now, that was a nature. If we get the storage issue, the going to be stuff that’s manufactured government partnership to provide for battery issue resolved, it becomes even in China for the Chinese markets. water and energy efficiency, another more powerful. Great. And I hope American companies sort of assistance we can provide man- So it’s not just about taking a garage go over there and do that. But what we ufacturing. idea and creating a manufactured prod- are saying is we can’t be weak-kneed And then a third visit, if I might just uct out of it, but it’s also creating jobs, with the Chinese. share this one with you, was an out- which then enables us to create better I like what I saw today at the hear- come of the ARPA-E grant money that energy solutions. ing we had. I like what I’m hearing came with Recovery Act money. Now, So all of this, in a big picture format, within our caucus to possibly bring a get a load of this. Before I came to is a whiz-kid idea where everybody bill to the floor that would get tough Congress, there was an opportunity for from tradesmen to Ph.D.’s all get their with China and get us making things in us to really do the ARPA-E program hands in the action, where we develop America again. beyond just rhetoric, but the Bush a product line which requires manufac- Mr. GARAMENDI. You said some- Presidency just proclaimed we are turing jobs, but then that product will thing a moment ago when you were going to have an ARPA-E program enable us to respond more favorably talking about the multinational cor- with never ever funding it. And finally, and fully to the energy solutions that porations and whether we’re willing to we had $800 million appear from the we can do here domestically and be stand up to the multinational corpora- Recovery Act that went to the actual more energy self-efficient and energy tions and bring jobs back to America. implementation of ARPA-E. independent. It all comes together in a Two and a half weeks ago, we came

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You want to talk beings. It guarantees people will be in communities. about an example, the illustration of their house, not the poorhouse, when A major piece of that legislation what Democrats stand for when it they become old. It is not a retirement dealt precisely with the issue you dis- comes to manufacturing, come to my plan, but it is something if you put cussed a moment ago about multi- district. Last week we unveiled the your money in, you did the work, you nationals. Under the previous law, mul- rollout of a third shift at the General have got to be able to get your money tinational companies that took jobs Motors plant that is making the Cruise out. So when it comes to Social Secu- from America and shipped them to car, a hot car being sold by General rity, we are here to protect it and en- China or somewhere else in the world Motors all over the world. Think about hance it. Our opposition seeks to de- actually got a tax break. We closed what would have happened with manu- stroy it. There should be no question that loophole. We closed that tax loop- facturing in the United States if this about whose side we are on. hole, bringing $10 billion back to the President and this House and this Sen- But getting back to making it in Treasury and discouraging American ate said, Let the auto industry go. I re- America, making it in America is not only about manufacturing, it is about corporations, ending their incentive. member watching TV programs and guaranteeing that your children have, Mr. TONKO, if you would like to jump hearing Senators and Republicans from into this one. the other side of the aisle saying let that the Swanningson family’s chil- Mr. TONKO. I think not only is that the free market work. Let it crash. dren, Corey and Kayla, have a great true, but also I believe during the Bush We would have lost an essential com- education. It is about guaranteeing that you have access to affordable Presidency there was a strong focus on ponent to manufacturing in the United health care when and where you need a portion of our economy, on our jobs, States. We would have lost General it. It is about guaranteeing that our and somewhat a weak commitment to Motors for sure, sold off in pieces, and manufacturing base that creates the other sectors. As we all know, when who knows who would have come in and ate up that market share from higher-wage jobs can compete on a you break down the jobs or the econ- level playing field. This is something omy issue, it’s agriculture, it’s manu- somewhere else in the world. But we said, no. We need to have manufac- that just makes sense. But around facturing, and it’s service sector. I here, if it makes sense, it is going to be think the emphasis on agriculture and turing. We need to be a leader in the auto industry. This is something we be- hard to do. manufacturing was extremely weak. So I would join with my colleagues in lieve in, and we are now seeing manu- We see the problems in the agricul- encouraging your bill to move forward, facturing increase month after month tural community. I see them in my to make certain that this administra- after month because of the stimulus dairy sector in my district. It’s painful tion and any administration moving package and because of what the Presi- to see the lack of attention that has forward holds China accountable to dent and this Democratic Congress did been paid to a fair price for dairy farm- stop manipulating its currency. ers. for the auto industry. Now, the big picture that I get to see In manufacturing, it was ignored Mr. KAGEN. Would the gentleman at 30,000 feet that I didn’t see before heavily. They wanted to, as I said, zero agree that if you don’t make anything, coming here—and you know I am a out MEP, the Manufacturing Extension you won’t have anything? doctor, right? I always tell my pa- Partnership, which produced a lot of Mr. RYAN of Ohio. That makes sense tients, you know, it is going to take success for X-Ray Opticals, where now to me. you just about as long to get better as they are exporting. But they put all Mr. KAGEN. You have to make it took you to get sick. It took us a their emphasis in the service sector, things to have things. And it is manu- while to slide into this deep recession, and where they did, they turned their facturing that brings us our higher and it is going to take a while to work back to regulation, to overview, to wage jobs. But when we brought the our way back into prosperity. But kind of stewardship of a sector of the bill you referred to to the House floor, making it—we are going to make it in economy that, when left to control only 12 Republicans voted to close the America, not just with manufacturing itself, brought down, because of greed, very corporate tax loopholes that ship once again, but by making sure that we the American economy, and it wreaked our jobs overseas. We cannot continue hold China and other Asian nations ac- damage upon us. to reward corporations for stealing our countable. So what I would say is that we need jobs and taking them overseas. Whose So what I see happening is the idea to put the focus back into manufac- side are we on? You have to be on the that free market capitalism has turing. The programs we have done side of the middle class. bumped into a brick wall, the Chinese here, after the damage that was al- When it came time to consider, as we wall. It is the Asian model of cap- lowed to occur, are now going to bring are now in discussions, to making per- italism where the government owns the back a strong response to manufac- manent tax cuts for the middle class, it corporation, controls the currency, of- turing. And I can’t say well enough is the Democratic Party that stands up fers slave-like wages for labor, environ- how strong the Democratic agenda has for the middle class to make it possible mental conditions at work that we been here to grow the Make it in Amer- for them to have a permanent tax cut. would not tolerate, not even for our ica campaign. The other side of the aisle is promoting animals. So what we have to ship over- Make it in America is something what? More and more debt to reward seas is not our jobs, but our American that people have been asking for. And the top 1 or 2 percent income earners in values. That is who we are. The voters they can’t understand, why is it our the United States. That is just not will have a chance in several weeks to manufacturing can’t work here? Well, right. It is not right for our cities in make decisions about whose side we we see where the intellect is being in- Wisconsin, and it is not right for Amer- are on. When it comes to tax cuts for vested in, where we are growing a ica. the middle class and to protecting So- strong partnership with small business, The other aspect: The other side of cial Security and making things in the springboard to our economy. They the aisle has an idea about Social Secu- America, when it comes to closing are providing the great percentage of rity, to phase it out. Phase out Social those tax loopholes, the Democrats are new jobs in our society. Security? on their side. So, finally, the Democrats bring a Mr. GARAMENDI. Wait, you mean to Mr. GARAMENDI. We have talked working agenda that will be a profit- tell me that the Republican Party ac- about various ways we can make it in able situation for all of us with job cre- tually has, as one of their policy America, certainly the fair trade deal- ation and the kind of stability and planks, to phase out Social Security? ing with China’s currency and the

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Cut taxes it in America, which is a whole series colleagues would come along with us to for the wealthy, explosion among de- of legislation: ending tax breaks for make it in America. But on maybe 20 velopers, explosion among the econ- offshoring, ending tax breaks for busi- different bills that we have moved out omy, and we’re going to have low un- nesses that are routinely killing the of this House, there has been virtually employment and everything else. And American economy by sending jobs off- no Republican support. where did it end? The absolute collapse shore, using our tax money to build a There are other opportunities, and of the United States economy. green economy here in America rather we offer these opportunities to our Re- b 1820 than buying it from manufacturers publican colleagues to come along with overseas, making sure our buses, our us on some other programs. A piece of What we’re saying is not only tax trains, our planes are made in America. legislation that I am working on deals cuts for the wealthiest in the country Dr. KAGEN, you’ve been in the high- with these buses that were once made but tax cuts to offshore work, incen- tech industry, in the medical industry. in the Midwest, in Ohio, and are still tives for businesses to offshore work You understand these issues. made in California. Right now we spend out of the country. So it’s tax cuts for Mr. KAGEN. Absolutely. about $6 billion of our gasoline tax the wealthiest, offshoring work, having Mr. GARAMENDI. It affects your money to buy buses, light rail trains, a prescription drug plan that you don’t kinds of businesses. Share with us your intercity rail systems for Amtrak and even pay for, borrowing money from perspective as we begin to wrap this up the like. In the law, there are four the Chinese to run two wars, okay? So in the next 6 minutes. waivers that allow the Department of this is all the Bush Doctrine which Mr. KAGEN. Well, I’ll make a brief Transportation to ignore the Buy would privatize Social Security and comment. American rules, and so what has hap- Medicare. This is all the Bush Doc- The investment tax credit is so crit- pened over the last 20 years or so is trine. ical for emerging pharmaceutical com- that those waivers are routinely used What we’re saying is don’t privatize panies—for biotechnology in par- and transit districts simply buy buses Social Security and Medicare. Let’s in- ticular. So when you reward people for that are made overseas. Our tax money vest back into these programs. Let’s doing good work instead of rewarding flows out of the country, our jobs dis- give tax cuts to the middle class. Let’s corporations and people for their appear, and our industry, the transpor- give tax cuts to businesses which will wealth, you really begin to get that en- tation industry, is almost gone. locate and create jobs in the United gine of America going, that small-busi- My legislation tells the Department States. Let’s get a manufacturing pol- ness engine that really creates all the of Transportation, no, no, those waiv- icy in the United States so that we can jobs that we need. I would summarize ers are finished. Three of the four waiv- have an auto industry, a steel industry, what Mr. RYAN had to say as this: ers are gone. If there is an extraor- a paper industry, a textile industry, The Bush Doctrine, the Reagan Doc- dinary cost difference, okay. But we and most importantly, engineering, de- trine of trickle-down economics has want that money spent on American sign and manufacturing economies of failed miserably. It has rewarded peo- jobs so that when in the San Francisco the future in green—a clear contrast ple for their wealth instead of their Bay area, the Bay Area Rapid Transit between the Bush policies that our Re- work. system, BART, goes out, as they will, publican friends clearly still trumpet What we must begin to do again is to to buy $300 million of train sets for the and want to go back to. You have on encourage people, in small business in BART system, where will those trains that chart there what we have done to particular and small banks, to take be made? Will they be made in China? reverse that trend and to continue to that risk, to take that chance and to Given the monetary advantage that invest back into America so we can reward you for your risk-taking and for China has, quite possibly they could make things again. your hard work. That will start the win the bid. Given the issues of worker Mr. GARAMENDI. You talked about economic engine, and it will rebuild safety and environmental issues that the investment. our economy as we go through this China ignores, they may win the bid. A week ago, President Obama spoke transformation over the next decade of But my legislation says no, we are to this issue of making it in America becoming energy independent. We may going to make these trains in America, and of rebuilding the American indus- not be totally independent as a Nation $300 million there, $6 billion to $7 bil- tries. He spoke about the need to give as far as growing our own energy, as lion a year across the Nation for tran- significant tax breaks to businesses far as developing our own energy, but sit districts everywhere, we can make that want to invest capital to expand we certainly have the resources here at it in America if we bring our tax their businesses, to expand their manu- home. Making it in America means not money back. So whether it is wind tur- facturing bases. Here is a very, very just manufacturing, making things bines or solar or buses and trains, it is powerful notion. here; it also means investing our hard- our tax money. Let’s spend it in Amer- I was meeting with three of my earned tax dollars in our own Nation’s ica, rebuild the American manufac- friends who are in the business commu- infrastructure. turing system, and make it in America. nity. They are manufacturers—one in What I object to so greatly is that we Would that be a good thing for Ohio? the food industry, another in the high- take our resources, like our children, Mr. RYAN of Ohio. We are all for it, tech industry. I was talking to them and send them off to Iraq and Afghani- and I tell you what, if you think about about this notion of would you increase stan, and we send $2 billion a week into the contrast of the Bush doctrine, your business, would you increase your Afghanistan, rebuilding buildings we’ve which Republicans currently want to capital investment on your production never destroyed and building schools go back to, and I am amazed around lines if you could write off in 1 year the that they may need, but we need election time when they are pretty bla- cost of that capital. They said, Abso- schools as well and water treatment tant about saying, yup, that is exactly lutely. You put that into law, and I’m plants. Look, if we’re going to build an what we want to do. We want to go investing tomorrow. I’m going to put infrastructure, it should be here in back to the Bush doctrine on taxes and people to work building my manufac- these United States. That is where my on energy and all of this, and the econ- turing base. people live. I don’t represent people omy and not regulating Wall Street, So the President has now spoken to overseas. they want to go back to the Bush doc- this. It’s one of the proposals that he Finally, with manufacturing, invest trine of economic policy. has put forward. Today, I introduced a in infrastructure. We also need to bal- Now I understand that we are having piece of legislation that would do ex- ance our trade deals, about which you this tax debate now because the tax actly that. Any business that wants to and I have had discussions with the cuts for the wealthiest Americans and increase its capital investment in that Asian nations, to make sure that our

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Dr. KAGEN, thank where they can begin to pay off their unemployment but we are systemati- you so very much for joining us. own debts and make it on their own, to cally destroying the businesses that As I started this discussion, I used an have their own home, to have a living can create employment in the future. analogy of a football game. We’re talk- wage sufficient enough to educate Let’s take a look at these questions. ing about the most important game of themselves and the next generation— Those are strong charges to say that all. It’s not even a game. The most im- their children. That is, after all, what the Democrats are the ones that are portant thing of all is the American every family wants. actually responsible for what’s been economy and how to keep it going and This is the American Dream that is going on. I think a lot of Americans growing. being stolen away by the illegal dump- have some sense that that may be true. To go back over it, during the Bush ing of paper into our area, and when Sometimes it’s fun to take a look at years, these are all of the reasons we’ve China has targeted everything else we some of these political cartoons. We stated: Two wars for which money was make for extinction, it’s just time that have the President here now talking to borrowed, creating an enormous def- we stand up and fight for our own jobs the guy that owns the china shop: icit; the deregulation of Wall Street, here at home. We’re going to make it ‘‘Now give me one good reason why anything goes; the collapse of Wall in America when we all begin to paddle you’re not hiring.’’ And you have Street; the issues of tax policy where in the same direction, when we’re all in health care reform storming in and the wealthy were rewarded for their the same boat. So let’s get on board. cap-and-tax or cap-and-trade and the wealth, not for their work, which led to Let’s take that train ride together. taxes that are impending and all. The the largest decline in the American Mr. GARAMENDI. Dr. KAGEN, thank point of the cartoon, of course, is the economy since the Great Depression of you so very much and my colleagues fact that the policies that we have seen the 1930s. for joining us, and thank you to my are creating the unemployment. It was plain to see that when Presi- Let’s look at that again just a little dent Obama came in. That was the first colleagues in the Democratic Party, who are committed to manufacturing bit closer. Now when we talk about the quarter. In the second quarter, we economy, there are different ways of began to see policies that were put matters and to making it in America. We have put forth many, many policies measuring it, you can see. Well, is Wall forth by the Democratic Party and the Street doing well? Am I doing well? Am Democratic administration, policies and programs. We ask our Republican colleagues to join us in making it in I happy with my job or are things that began to restore the American going comfortably for me? Is there a economy—a steady upward climb. It’s America. I yield back my time, Mr. Speaker. lot of employment or unemployment? not where we need to be, but we are on Those are measures that we use. We the road, and we did all of that with al- f take a look, also, at the rate of the most no Republican help at all. If you b 1830 Federal Government, how much it’s go back through all of those votes, the spending money versus how much it’s Republican Party was standing over THE ECONOMY having to borrow. Those are all things there, saying no, no to the programs The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. when we say the economy, what does that actually brought us back, and we TONKO). Under the Speaker’s an- that mean? But particularly it’s very continue on today. We are in the locker nounced policy of January 6, 2009, the personal when we talk about unem- room, ready for the second half, which gentleman from Missouri (Mr. AKIN) is ployment and it becomes not a polit- begins in January 2011. The question is: recognized for 60 minutes as the des- Which team are you going to put ical issue but a personal issue when it’s ignee of the minority leader. back on the field? Where do you stand? your job that was just lost. Mr. AKIN. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Well, we know pretty clearly where We were told that we had to come up the Republican Party stands. It stands Good evening. It’s a pleasure to be with this economic stimulus bill last with the old failed policies of the able to join you. I had a chance to lis- year. We were told that if you don’t George W. Bush administration. It ten in on some of the last hour pre- pass this economic stimulus bill, this stands for ending Social Security and sented by the Democrats and their unemployment could get above where for ending Medicare. It stands for any- views on the economy. It seemed like a it is now. It’s going up, could get thing goes and no regulation; let it rip fair amount of sophistry to me and a above, but if you don’t pass it, why, we and it’s ripped us off. It stands for tax lot of excuses. It would seem like we’re could have 9 percent unemployment if breaks for the wealthy and the heck blaming things on Bush and the Chi- you don’t pass this stimulus bill. And with the middle class. That’s where the nese. So I am going to be presenting so the Democrats, all by themselves, Republican Party stands. and maybe even have some guests here passed this $800 billion bill to sup- The Democratic Party wants to presenting a different perspective on posedly stimulate the economy. After make it in America, to rebuild the the economy, and the American people they passed it, what happened? Well, American manufacturing base and the will be the judge of that debate and dis- now we’ve got this unemployment here American manufacturing industry. cussion in November. at 9.7 percent. The numbers vary, but If you would, Dr. KAGEN, put the pic- Now I would suggest that the Demo- we’re pretty close to 10. But that 10 ture back up of the family, of the fam- crats and their policies are actually de- percent is very conservative, because if ily in your district in the paper indus- structive to the economy. I don’t think you’ve lost your job more than a year try. This family is losing its job be- it’s a coincidence that if you look at ago, you don’t get to count in the sta- cause of unfair competition. If we were the 10 cities in America that have the tistics anymore. So, in fact, the unem- to use the Capital Investment Program highest percentage of people below the ployment rate is well over 10 percent in together with the program that you poverty level, that those cities have America. talked about of restoring fairness and been managed, every one of them, for Now we were told that if you passed trade, perhaps that company, that fam- many years by Democrats. Now you the stimulus bill, that we could keep it ily and families in my district would be can blame the Chinese and you can underneath 8 percent. That’s the words able to have well-paid, middle class blame President Bush, but I would sug- that the Democrats brought to this American jobs. gest, and I will show in the next hour floor a year ago. The fact is they were Dr. KAGEN, would you like to close us in plain, simple terms why the Demo- wrong. Anybody can see they’re wrong. off here and bring us back to real crat policies are literally destroying Just take a look at what the unem- America. the economy. ployment numbers are, and they don’t Mr. KAGEN. Thank you very much Now you could say, well, I don’t like bear it out. In fact, they spent $800 bil- for yielding. that, or maybe you’re being partisan. lion, and where did it all go? Did it go

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We’ve got a Let’s say that you’ve got a lemonade owners of businesses heavily they’re high level of unemployment. The stim- stand. You happen to have a very for- not going to have the money to make ulus package that was passed here, and tunate piece of property and a whole the investments to create new jobs, the Democrats said the Republicans lot of people are coming through there. and it’s that linkage which the Demo- didn’t help any. They’re right, they They’re hot, sweaty and tired. You’ve crats refuse to understand and it is so didn’t, because we didn’t think that got the one piece of property where you obvious and so simple. Our policies are stimulus package would work. We can put up a whale of a lemonade going after the owners of businesses stood here on the floor, I stood here on stand. So you start out. You hire your and we’re calling them ‘‘rich guys’’ and the floor on a time just like this, on a younger brother and sister to work we’re saying you’ve got to punish the Wednesday night, and said, ‘‘It’s not there. You squeeze the lemon juice in rich guys by taking their money so ev- going to work.’’ But they did it, any- the morning and get some sugar from erybody else can be okay. This is the way; and now we can see, it didn’t the store, put it all together, you get bailout mindset. This is the bailout work. some ice, get out there and you have a fever that has infected this city. It is And now what are they going to do? pretty good day. You sell a lot of lem- the bailout concept that the govern- ment has to redistribute wealth. And Well, they want to do some more stim- onade, you get going at it, and pretty when you take it away from the guys ulus packages. Is it going to work? No. soon, though, you realize there’s a that own the business, you’re not going Because it’s based on faulty economics. whole lot more demand for your lem- to be creating the jobs. It will never work. The interesting onade than you have capacity to make thing is they should have really lis- That’s just the mechanics of how eco- this stuff. nomics works. You don’t have to like tened to the Secretary of the Treasury So you start thinking, man, I wonder it. I didn’t invent it, I’m just explain- under FDR, Henry Morgenthau. He if I should go down and buy some sort ing what is common sense and most tried the same thing. This was back in of a lemon squeezer and a great big Americans can understand: Jobs come the 1930s. He said, we’ve tried spending shaker machine and ice machine. I’ll from employers; if you destroy employ- money to try and get the economy hire five or six more people, not just ers, you’re not going to have jobs. And going. We’ve spent and spent. Now my younger brother and sister but I’m how do you destroy employers? The we’re in a tremendous amount of debt going to bring some other friends from best way to do it? Tax them. There are and unemployment hasn’t changed a my class and they can all work at the other ways to destroy businesses, but bit. He said, ‘‘It does not work.’’ To lemonade stand and we’ll make a whole taxing them is a pretty good way to do this House Ways and Means Com- lot more lemonade then, you think to it. mittee, Henry Morgenthau, way before yourself. But for me to buy that ice Let’s take a look at other questions. I was born, he was saying, ‘‘It doesn’t machine and the lemon squeezer and One, like the lemonade stand example, work.’’ Yet here we go; we’re doing it all, I’m going to have to have some if the owner of the business, maybe again. money and I’m going to have to make he’s making good profit on his lem- Now let’s take a look more specifi- sure that there’s going to be enough onade but he doesn’t have a huge bank cally at what the Democrat policies are money coming in from lemonade to pay account or money saved up. What he that are in conflict with creating jobs, off the cost of that machinery. will want to do is go to a bank and bor- because I would suggest that the So if you’re an owner of a business, row some money for his ice machine Democrats have got this problem. The one of the things you have to figure and his lemon squeezer. So he goes to problem is, is that everything they out is you have to have enough money the bank and he tries to get a loan stand for is specifically going to be in to be able to create new jobs. Now if from the bank, but what we found is conflict with creating jobs. you go with your plan and you buy the going on right now, the policies on What are the things they stand for? lemon squeezer and the ice machine, banks are so tight—even though the Well, let’s take a look at where jobs you can hire eight more people to Fed has released tons of money—that come from. And this is the linkage that make lemonade and you can sell it. the bankers are afraid to loan money the Democrat Party doesn’t want you b 1840 to businesses and businesses are afraid to figure out. It’s not a very com- to borrow it. That is not a good condi- plicated thing. And, that is, if you get But it requires that you’ve got to tion if you’re trying to create jobs be- a job, you have to get a job from some- have some money to buy the ice ma- cause you have to have a source of body. Who’s the ‘‘from somebody’’? chine and the lemon squeezer. You’ve money for businessmen to borrow in Well, it’s a business somewhere. You been making good money in the lem- order to get innovation and things can’t separate employers and people onade stand, you can see how you could going to get the marketplace going. who run businesses from jobs. Jobs just pay it off in a couple of months, but Another thing that’s a huge killer of don’t hang out out there floating you don’t have the money right now. jobs is if the businessman doesn’t know around somewhere. They’re created by And so as a businessman you’re saying, what’s going to happen. The guy with an employer somewhere. And if you well, I’ve somehow got to get this the lemonade stand is doing a land of- create conditions economically that money, and that comes into a question fice business because it’s 100 degrees make it impossible for the employers, about liquidity, if you can borrow some every day and everybody is coming by then guess what’s going to happen. money from somebody. his lemonade stand. But the thing is he You’re not going to have jobs. It’s not Now, what happens to this lemonade knows the season is changing and fall very complicated. It’s about as simple stand guy if you’re running along, is coming and he’s not so sure that he as a lemonade stand. I’m going to use you’re making this lemonade, and all is going to be able to sell that lem- the illustration of a lemonade stand to of a sudden you say we’re going to put onade as the weather gets colder. Now try and hammer through this very sim- a tax on lemonade stands and we’re he’s got some unknowns, the weather ple truth; and it’s very important, be- going to charge 50 cents a glass of tax is in there. Well, we’ve got a big un- cause the future, the economic future, on lemonade? Well, if you do that, that known, and that’s what the people in the future of families in America hang means the guy that owns the lemonade Washington, D.C. are going to do to on understanding these simple prin- stand isn’t going to have the money to businesses next. ciples. pay off the ice machine and the lemon When the businessman doesn’t know The idea is that jobs come from an squeezer, so he’s going to just hunker what’s going to happen, guess what? In employer; and if you harm the em- down. He will pay the tax, he will keep Missouri we have an expression, it’s ployer, you’re not going to have the things going the way they are, but he called ‘‘hunkering down,’’ or some- jobs. And if you do it bad enough as says, man, this is a hostile environ- times people say ‘‘hunkering down like

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The Democrats could The government says, I don’t care. going to pass this great big tax in- learn from JFK, but they refuse to. Just give me my 55 percent. crease, there’s some uncertainty there. They don’t want to hear this because It may not be a farm. It may be a And if you think the economy is really they like spending money. Their solu- small business, but that’s what this bad and everybody is struggling and tion to everything is more money and death tax does. That’s why we got rid there is not much demand because no- more government—more government of the death tax because we want those body has jobs and the whole economy spending, more government programs. businesses to keep going. We want that is sort of sluggish and sitting like a They’re not listening to JFK, they money to be plowed in. And we’re will- stone, then you’re going to be very should have. They could have listened ing to live with the fact that somebody careful about doing anything in terms to Ronald Reagan, but they don’t like may be very well-to-do and very com- of increasing your productivity or how him too well. They don’t have to listen fortable and having a very nice life. We fast or how efficiently you can make to him, they could listen to JFK. don’t begrudge it to somebody to work something because you’re saying, wait They could also listen to Bush, who hard, save money, and do well. Because a minute, I’m going to have to make a inherited a recession in 2000, and in we realize if you allow that guy to do big investment. I don’t know if I can 2001, 2002 and 2003 did a bunch of tax well, he’s going to hire other people, sell enough product with the taxes and cuts. Those tax cuts got the economy and that’s what creates jobs, and it in- everything to be able to pay it off. So back going again. They could learn creases everybody’s standard of living. uncertainty is a killer in terms of jobs. from examples, but they’re not. In- This policy to allow this thing to go And then of course red tape and gov- stead, they’re following the same path back to 55 percent is going to hurt the ernment mandates. If you make that of FDR, who turned a recession into a job situation. It’s going to hurt the lemonade stand, test every single glass Great Depression. And they’re not lis- economy. It’s going to hurt Americans. to make sure it’s just crystal pure and tening to Henry Morganthau, who was Now, the other thing here, the cap- you have to file a report with the gov- the Secretary of Finance under FDR. ital gains is the same kind of thing. So ernment and with the EPA that every So these are tax increases. Does that if you keep taxing businesses a lot— single glass of lemonade is certified help the job situation? No, not at all. now, there is this other thing, child tax and has been tested on analytical In fact, they harm it. credit, the marriage penalty and the equipment to be sure, what that does is Well, what other tax increases have average, those things are changing that red tape then makes your cost of we got going? Oh, okay. Not only are back again. And the lowest tax brack- product go up and it makes it harder we going to increase taxes for all these et, it goes from 10 to 15 percent. for the guy to run his business. So programs, what we’re going to do is Now, the Democrats may change this when you do that, he’s not going to we’re going to allow all the tax cuts a little bit to make it look pretty to hire as many people. that took place under Bush—which people, but if you don’t deal with So all of these things are things that were designed specifically to get the things like the death tax and qualified are going to make the unemployment economy going—and we’re going to dividends and capital gains, these are rate go up in America. These are the allow those things all to expire or some the things that make the difference in main things. Now, this isn’t just TODD portion of them to expire, which means whether or not there are going to be just invented this, you can see it by that whatever effect they had—because any jobs or whether we’re going to common sense. But also, I’ve talked to we did move from a recession into some have companies going bankrupt. all kinds of businesses. I have had fo- good, strong economic activity in 2004 Well, you got the message. It’s really rums of businesses and said, now give and 2005 and 2006—whatever effect they dumb to be raising taxes when the us the list of things that make it hard had is now going to boomerang, and economy is having a hard time. Every- to hire people. These are the lists they it’s going to hurt us in the same body can tell you that. It just isn’t come up with, it’s not a big surprise. amount in the down side as the other smart. There aren’t many people who This isn’t any kind of rocket science. helped us in the up side. And so the or- have been dumb enough economically dinary income, the top income rates in So my proposition was the Democrat when the economy is in trouble to 2010, 35 percent, they’re going to jump policies are basically in conflict with want to go ahead and push for the larg- to just under 40 percent. Capital gains creating jobs. Let’s take a look at what est tax increase in the history of our is going to go from 15 to 20 percent. some of those policies are because we country. Qualified dividends, 15 to almost 40 per- have examples of them. Now, I notice my Democrat col- We’ve been told that all of this woe cent. And the death tax is going to go leagues were talking about how bad it that the economy is in is President from 0 to 55 percent. is that things weren’t made in Amer- Let’s take an example of what this Bush’s fault, China’s fault. Is it really? ica. They said we’ve got to bring those death tax is going to do. You’ve got a Here’s the legislation. Democrat tax jobs back in the country. How are you couple of guys running a farm. You’ve increases. We just talked about tax in- got 1,000 acres, they’ve got some good going to bring jobs back in the country creases, the number one enemy of cre- equipment. It’s a dad and his son. Trag- when we create a set of rules that ating jobs. ObamaCare, socialized med- ically, as time goes on, the dad gets old makes it so expensive to build some- icine, $570 billion, that’s what that is and dies. The farm was owned by the thing here that you have a huge advan- supposed to be for a year. That’s a lot dad. The son wants to take it over— tage somewhere else to build it in an- of money. Who’s going to pay that take that equipment, take that acreage other place? money? You guessed it; it’s supposed to and make it go. They hire 10 people to What sort of things would that be, be the guys that owns those businesses. work their farm for them—I just made Congressman AKIN? Are you telling me Is that going to make for more jobs? up the number 10, I don’t think they that America’s got policies that make No, it’s not. SCHIP, $65 billion. The need that many maybe. But anyhow, it so people don’t want to produce stimulus, $7 billion. The benefits and they got some people that are hired to things in America? Well, yeah. other homebuyer credits, $23 billion. do that. And so the death tax comes Take a look at this. This is the cor- HIRE Act, $6 billion. Total package, along and says to the son, hey, you owe porate tax rates of a whole bunch of $671 billion in tax increases. Is that the the government because we’re going to countries—you may not be able to read way to create jobs? No. tax your dad for dying. them all down here. But this is Ireland Now the Democrats don’t have to down here, has a 13 percent; and as you look at Republicans to get the right b 1850 go down the line, let’s see, this is Tur- answer, they could look at history. We want 55 percent of the value of key over here. It’s gotten to 20 percent. They could look at JFK. JFK was a that farm. His son takes a look and And let’s see. Where else do we go?

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We’re second only to If you ran your household and you’re nese are fiddling with the currency, Japan in terms of corporate tax rates. in trouble economically—you’ve got a and President Bush’s policies, they’re Now, it’s pretty hard for me to see whole lot of loan payments that are the ones that brought us all this trou- the logic of complaining about things coming due, you don’t have enough sal- ble. No, it’s not. No, it’s not. It’s not being made overseas when what we do ary to pay those things, you’ve got President Bush’s policies. with our tax policy is tax corporations some medical bills, everything is not Look. President Bush spent too much so heavily that you create an incentive right in your economic little family— money. His worst year was 2008 when to chase the production overseas. If and you say to your wife, Hey, here’s NANCY PELOSI was Speaker of the you’re a businessman, you’re com- what I’m going to do. I’m going to go House here. He had a deficit of $450 bil- peting. You’re competing with all of out and get this credit card and I’m lion. Too much. He shouldn’t have had these other countries. And what you’re going to spend money like mad and 450. going to have to do is be competitive or that way we can fix our problems here else people won’t buy your product. with our little family, your wife would b 1900 So for us in Congress to complain think you were nuts. She’d tell you to In 2009, under Obama’s Presidency, about foreign imports and things when stay away from the bar or stop smok- $1.4 trillion. That’s three times Bush’s we’ve got a corporate tax rate that’s ing them funny cigarettes because any- worst year out of Bush’s 8 years, second highest in the world is once body’s got the common sense to know Obama’s first year. The amount of debt again an example of Democrat tax pol- that if you’re in economic trouble you incurred in that year was three times icy being completely at odds with a don’t spend money like mad. And yet in 2009 what Bush’s worst was. Don’t goal of a strong economy and lots of here we are in economic trouble, we tell me about Bush. Obama makes jobs. You can’t keep taxing the creator spend money like mad, and then we’re Bush look like Ebenezer Scrooge. He’s of jobs without losing your jobs. I wondering how come we lost all of a mere piker when it comes to spending think it’s straightforward. I’m trying these jobs. What in the world are we money you don’t have. And 2010 you to make it simple. Because there’s one thinking? say—was 2010 any better? No, it was example after the other that our poli- The Federal Government cannot cre- worse. It was $2.5 trillion in deficit cies just don’t make sense. ate jobs by spending lots of money. The spending. We aren’t listening to Henry Here’s a chart done in a little more Federal Government can spend a lot of Morgenthau. We should learn from colorful way. We compete with France money and they can hire people. You Henry Morgenthau, if he is a Demo- and Spain, U.K. and China. We talk say, Wait a minute now. The Federal crat. We should learn from JFK. If you about China. They’ve got 25 percent. Government takes a billion dollars and want jobs, you can’t destroy the busi- Here we are. We’ve got a 40 percent cor- they hire all of these people. Isn’t that nesses. porate tax rate. Why in the world going to create jobs, because you’ve Take a look at these government would we want to be doing that? It just got these people working for the gov- deficits. That’s the number that I am doesn’t make sense, and that’s why our ernment. talking about here. This gives you a economy is in trouble. And if we don’t Well, here’s the trouble with that little bit of a sense. Now, you can’t run fix this, it will just get worse. Because line of reasoning. It’s true; you have your family that way. And over a pe- what you do is you hammer a business government employees. But for every riod of time what we’re going to find and you hammer a business and you government employee, you’ve taken out is you can’t run a country this way hammer a business, sooner or later it’s money out of the economy which could either. Because when you have deficits going to go out of business. Then it’s have been used in the private sector. like this what’s going to happen even- going to be a whole lot harder for And when you do that, you lose more tually is somewhere along the line you somebody to start up a new company than two jobs out of the private sector got to pay. And who’s going to pay? and try and put those jobs that could for every government employee you have been there otherwise if our poli- hire. Obviously, you can’t do that very Well, that hasn’t totally been deter- cies had been more favorable. long. Pretty soon you’ve got more gov- mined. But you can bet one thing: Now, here’s what happened when we ernment employees than you do people When the economy goes bad everybody did the stimulus. The Democrats’ an- working in the private sector. And suffers. swer to this is, of course, well, the gov- when you’ve got that, you’ve got a In fact, if I were a happy little So- ernment can direct things and make country that doesn’t work anymore cialist, and I’m not, but if I were a things work and they’ll really make it economically. And we are rapidly happy little Socialist what I would good. So you’ve got to take a whole lot marching toward that point where want to do is I would want to imple- of money away from all of those tax- these economic policies are going to ment an economic policy that made payers. Let’s grab a whole bunch of bring a great deal of trouble down on the economy strong because I would money from the taxpayer, and we’re our heads if we don’t get sober and get more government revenues to slop going to spend it in this stimulus bill— start taking a look at the hard facts around to my friends. If the job of the which, by the way, went to pay, among about economics. government is to redistribute money, other things, the teachers’ union in Now, there are a whole lot of people is to be experts at bailout, which it California because they had overspent now suffering with unemployment, but should not be, but if that is your goal their pensions and were getting near it’s important for them to understand at least you should adopt policies that bankruptcy; same thing in Illinois. the principle that you have got to are going to provide as much revenue So we’re taking this stimulus bill, allow businesses to prosper if you want to the government as possible. taking money away from States like to have employment. In 2001 and 2002, if you took a look at mine in Missouri, and giving the This is where the Democrats should the items that the economists would money to States that couldn’t manage do some reading. This isn’t too much say were the big ticket items of George their budgets—like California and Illi- reading to do for maybe a week or so. Bush, one was the war on terror and nois—and taxing the taxpayers all Here it is. Henry Morgenthau, Franklin the other was the tax cuts. And people across America to bail out people who Delano Roosevelt’s Treasury Sec- said, oh, look at all the money the gov- were irresponsible. That’s where a lot retary, before the House Ways and ernment lost from the tax cuts. So you of that stimulus money went. It also Means Committee, 1939: We’ve tried add the war on terror and you add the went to other various miscellaneous spending money. We’re spending more cost of the tax cuts, and what you find projects and all. than we’ve ever spent before, and it is that the money that the government But what was the result of all of the does not work. I say, after 8 years of was losing in 2001, 2002, and 2003, in stimulus spending? What you see is the administration, we have just as terms of the economy being bad, was we’ve lost 2.6 million jobs since the much unemployment as when we start- worse than the tax cut plus the war on stimulus started. ed and an enormous debt to boot. terror. And so when the economy is

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I don’t think that’s amendment in your Constitution, such of those things, along with excessive the freedom of our forefathers. I don’t as Missouri, you are in big trouble if Federal spending, basically creates a think the idea is instead of saving for you are the governor because you’ve suction where there is no money in the your retirement that you go out and got to do some serious cutting. And economy for small businesses and you buy the ski boat or whatever it is that you’re not going to be very popular don’t create any jobs. And that’s you don’t really have money to buy, when the economy goes bad and you what’s going on. you buy it on credit. And you buy a happen to be a governor. On the other So as I said as I began, it’s not a co- house too big for what you can afford, hand, if the economy’s doing well it incidence that the 10 poorest cities in and then when things don’t go right we makes you look like a hero because America, the cities that have the high- say I’m a victim. Those rich somebody you have plenty of money for every- est percent of people below the poverty or others did this to me. It was George thing and you can be benevolent. So level, have all been run by Democrats, Bush’s fault. No, it was the Chinese’s when the economy goes bad it sinks all some for over 100 years. And they keep fault. No, it’s not my fault that I spent boats, everybody, including govern- electing Democrats because we don’t all that money on the ski boat. That’s ment’s as well. So this level of deficit understand the basic idea that jobs not freedom. That’s not being respon- spending is unparalleled in our history, come from businesses. If you want a sible. Freedom doesn’t mean do what- and it’s going to destroy our country if healthy economy and businesses, ever you want to do and expect the we continue along the lines. you’re going to have to allow some peo- government or somebody to bail you Here is one way of looking at the de- ple to prosper and just grit your teeth out and blame someone else. It doesn’t struction right here. See when we have when you say it, some people are going mean you are dependent on the govern- the Chinese buying up our debt, the to get filthy rich. But the benefit of al- ment or other people. Chinese are buying Treasury bills and lowing a few people to get wealthy Freedom means that you have a right the Chinese are happy because they’re means you are going to have some to certain basic inalienable rights, the getting paid a certain number of per- healthy companies and companies that inalienable right of life, to be alive so cent by the Federal Government for are growing and hiring people. And people don’t kill you, and liberty so every Treasury bill. And so they’re when the economy does better, every- you have a right to free speech, to willing to sit there quietly buying up body prospers. share with your neighbor what you America and they’re getting their per- You got a guy on the street, just a think the truth is and to share your little kid trying to make some money. cent. opinions. To be able to get in a town Well, what happens when we spend so He goes around mowing lawns. Now hall meeting and challenge people and much money that all the money that that kid, would he rather be mowing say, where did you spend that money we’re taking in with taxes can’t afford lawns in a rich neighborhood or a poor and why did we do that? We call it free neighborhood? I would suggest the kid to pay for what our debt service is? speech. And to pursue happiness. may be dirt poor, but he would do bet- This would be the equivalent of you’re ter in a neighborhood of millionaires b 1910 at home and you’ve got these credit because when he mows the lawn, they To pursue happiness, that means cards, the credit card companies really are going to give him a little bit better whatever gifts God gave you, whatever like you and everything, and so your price. Another neighborhood full of desires or interest that you can pursue family budget, well, you are spending a people that can barely afford putting that career, and you can succeed or little more each month, a little more food on the table, they’re not going to you can fail based on whether or not each month, and pretty soon you find pay him much to mow their yard for you made good decisions, based on your out when you add everything all up them. So when the economy gets bet- being responsible. that you take a look at your credit ter, it helps everybody. And when you When the Founders a couple of hun- card debts and the interest rate that drive the economy into the dirt, then dred years ago used the word ‘‘govern- you are paying on all those credit cards everybody suffers at the same time. ment,’’ when they talked about govern- is more than the amount of money you We may not like it or not, but we’re ment, they did not think about capitol make. What’s that mean? That means all hooked together in this great coun- domes. They did not think about Wash- you are in deep doo-doo. You are pay- try called America. Now, I think there ington, D.C. They thought about the ing more in interest than you are get- are some ways we could get a little bit government that a man exercises over ting in terms of how much money you philosophical here. I think there are his own life, whether he was honest, make. some places where we as Americans hard working, trustworthy, whether he When the Federal Government gets have to take a look at our forefathers was friendly, whether he was a good to this point what’s going to happen is and maybe learn some lessons from citizen in the community, that was the that the amount of tax revenue is them. Our forefathers bled and died and use of the word ‘‘government.’’ going to be less than what we’re paying sacrificed greatly for freedom. Their Today, we tend to think of govern- on all this debt that we’re buying. understanding of freedom was maybe a ment in terms of capitol domes. We That’s another way of picturing the little different than the way we are need to get back to the traditional fact that these economic shenanigans today in America. view of things in America and not look that are going on cannot continue for- Their understanding of freedom was a at freedom as license to do things that ever. People understand that. It sturdy independence, a sturdy char- are irresponsible and then ask Big doesn’t make a difference if you are a acter of hard work and wise decision- Brother government to come pick up liberal or a conservative. If you have making. Honest business transactions. the pieces, because the government any understanding of economics, you Courteousness. A sense of neighbor- can’t afford to do that anymore. are going to say, look, this is not sus- hood and community service. It was so Recent statistics have just come out, tainable. And that’s kind of where we many things that I heard in an Eagle I think it was the front page of the are. Scout ceremony on Sunday. All of Wall Street Journal saying that in a This is Social Security and Medicare. these virtues about being courteous good number of households in America, This is what their entitlements are and cheerful and hardworking and dili- almost half of them, there is someone going to cost. This is what the U.S. gent and all these kinds of things. And in the household that’s getting govern- economy is. You can’t sustain this that was the freedom of our fore- ment bailout of some kind, some type with this. It just doesn’t work. And so fathers. of government subsidy. that’s where we are. I started with the It seems to me that to some degree Now, obviously, if you keep doing premise that the Democrat policies, now in America we’ve started to adopt that more and more, there is going to

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We have come to that point, and own property, not to have their prop- trol do you have when you want to the point has to be turned around not erty stolen from them by the govern- look for a loan for your kid to go to even so much by people in Washington, ment and given to someone else. college and the government is the only D.C. It has to be turned around by the We didn’t believe it was ever the gov- one doing it. The government is in the good citizens of America that look ernment’s job to take money from one flood business; they are into the auto- back to the strong parts of our past person and give it to the other. That motive businesses. We have got Gov- that have made America such a unique was socialism, that was theft, that was ernment Motors now, not General Mo- Nation, a totally unique Nation in the immoral. You had the right to own tors. history of the world, and we have to go what you worked hard for and you also They are in the insurance business. back to those virtues and that self-gov- had the right to pursue whatever it was The government is going to take over ernment that’s necessary to rebuild that God had gifted you to do. If you all of health care. How much do you this country. were to be a singer, God would say go want the government to run and how America was built by these crazy out and be strong and do a good job good a job have they done with the people that came here with all these being a singer. Post Office? crazy ideas. They didn’t know what If you are going to be a businessman, We have a Department of Energy, ‘‘can’t’’ meant. They didn’t know what be a good businessman. Treat your em- that’s an interesting Department, isn’t ‘‘I can’t do it’’ meant. They just tried. ployees well. Work hard, be diligent. it, created to make sure that we are Some dream became a vague possi- Don’t waste; don’t pollute. not dependent on foreign oil. Boy, I am bility, then possibility, and then even- If you are going to be someone who is sure glad we have got that Department working hard. tually that dream became reality and a doctor, go to the top of your profes- We have got a Department of Edu- America was built one dream at a time. sion. Do a good job. Take care of people cation. That’s a wonder too. The gov- It became so common we gave it a well. Come up with new procedures and ernment runs that Department of Edu- name. We called it the American new drugs so that people can be cation. I think the Wall Street Journal Dream. It was a phenomenon of free- healthy. about 3 weeks ago said the ACT test dom, of citizens being able to be free to And over a period of time the stand- scores of kids that are being tested succeed or fail without all kinds of gov- ard of living increased in America be- that want to go to college, 24 percent ernment red tape, without excessive cause we believed in these basic ideas, of them, are ready for college. That’s these traditions of America. But free- government taxation, without bureau- amazing, isn’t it? You have got a gov- dom never was a license to take from crats looking over your shoulder. They ernment product, State government other people. It was never a license to could go out and try. And a lot of them and Federal Government product where make the government the big bailout failed. 24 percent of them are acceptable. There was one guy, his name was expert. If you bought gasoline and every Edison. He failed a lot. He was trying That’s not what our country was tank of gas out of 100 tanks, 24 of them to make light bulbs. He made a hun- built on. And if we go back to this worked and the other 76 of them didn’t dred of them. Every one of them didn’t other approach, it doesn’t work eco- work, you wouldn’t buy gas there very work. When he got done with a hun- nomically. much. dred, he said, well, now I know a hun- So Americans, again in November, So we can let that government agen- dred ways not to make a light bulb, they have a choice. You can believe all cy then run our health care? Is this and he kept on trying. That was that of the sophistry and the blame of what we really want in America? I American can-do spirit. George Bush and this and that, but we don’t think so. People in Missouri had He doesn’t ask the government to have seen the stimulus bill and it flat a referendum on that socialized medi- subsidize his light bulb company; he didn’t work. We have seen the taxation cine bill, and they passed by 80 percent didn’t go to the government for a bail- of small businesses. We have seen un- a measure to challenge that in court. It out. He didn’t say his mom didn’t give employment go up and up and up, and is unconstitutional to require people to him enough chocolate chip cookies so people have a sense that all is not right buy health insurance, they be part of he was really a victim. No, he just economically at the tremendous rate this big government bailout, socialized went back to the drawing board and we are spending money. They know medicine boondoggle. They didn’t want kept on working. that we can’t keep on this path. And so it. And that was the American Dream. the choice is to be made November. And I have a feeling there is a whole So America became a more and more Which approach are we going to lot of other States full of people who unique country. We came to be the old- take? I think the approach of our fore- are tired of the government being the est country with the written constitu- fathers to have a sturdy, hard-work master and of the attitude that free- tion that we have. We were known for ethic, integrity and each person being dom means you can do whatever you going all over the world when there is responsible and accountable for their want and if things go wrong you are a hurricane or a tragedy. Where there own decisions, and scaling back that going to live with the bailout. is a war where people are being op- Federal Government, I think a lot of We cannot continue the level of tax- pressed, you find the American soldiers Americans today believe that in an ef- ation that we have done. We have to there helping out. And people around fort to maybe in a good intended effort start rethinking, and it doesn’t start in Europe can be cynical; but when there to do right things. Washington, D.C. is trouble, they sure like it when We have made the government no I think there are a lot of people that America is around. longer a servant but a master. I think think if we got things right in Wash- America was different in other ways a majority of Americans now are ington, D.C., everything would take too, and in its perhaps most important threatened by the government. I think care of itself. No, that’s not right. way America was unique because we a lot of Americans realize the govern- Freedom starts in the hearts of indi- were built on a religious principle. We ment is the problem, not the answer. viduals that believe that God gives believe that there is a God and that I believe those people are going to be them basic rights. And when the Fed- that God granted to all human beings rendering a verdict on that regard, into eral Government starts to take away certain basic fundamental rights. We that regard. There is a point when the the basic rights that God gives you, wrote it in a thing called the Declara- government becomes the master and that’s when there is really big trouble. tion of Independence. not the servant. How close are we to That’s where there is a clash; that’s We believe that every individual that point? How much control do we where true patriots stand up and say, should have the right to be alive. You really have to the machine that is enough already.

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And once again, that Yan- when Americans stood up and they free to exercise their God-given gifts kee will be back again, Yankee Doodle. acted. and abilities. They want their children They used to sing about it to make fun to grow up in a better condition than b 1920 of us, but as we have seen tsunamis and they are. They want to see civilization hurricanes and all kinds of crises Today, there are a lot of Americans building and suffering going down. But around the world, they like old Yankee that are saying to our Federal Govern- the only way you can do that is you Doodle to come to help them. ment, No, this is not what America is have to allow some people to prosper. And so I’m proud to be an American. built on. Our government was built on You can’t knock down all the busi- I know that you’re proud to be Ameri- justice. It was built on the concept nesses and anybody who makes money cans. We have to move back to the that people are equal before the law. If and expect to have jobs. You just can’t policies that made this country great. you are a rich man or a poor man, it do that. It doesn’t work. And I see that a very good friend of makes no difference. Everybody is And so we come back as we started. mine, a former judge, a Congressman equal before the law. That’s not bailout Do you want jobs? Let’s get rid of all from the great State of Texas is here to fever. this excessive taxation. Let’s do what join us before long, and perhaps he will We have given up justice and gone to every President in the past has done carry on along these lines. I know he is socialism. It hasn’t worked in Europe. when there is a recession—JFK, Ronald a man who loves God. He fears God. He It didn’t work for the USSR, and it Reagan, Bush. Let’s cut the taxes. That loves his country, and he loves his fam- won’t work for us. We need to go back is what we’ve got to do. We’ve got to ily, and that’s why I love him. And so to what works, and that is people are change the regulations in the banking I think the next hour will be exciting, equal before the law and people are free system so there’s liquidity for busi- and I urge you to stick with us here. to take a gamble and try to run their nessmen to raise money. We have to f business, and if it doesn’t work, then create an environment where people they’ve got to pick themselves up and aren’t afraid of some new whacky idea VACATING 5-MINUTE SPECIAL try again and not complain that they coming down the pike and totally ORDER need more bailouts. changing the business climate. We have The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without In short, there is a reason why there to create a condition where people have objection, the ordering of a 5-minute is unemployment today. There is un- confidence that there will be a stable Special Order speech in favor of the employment today because it was cre- government in this country which is gentleman from Texas (Mr. GOHMERT) ated by government policies. And those not hostile to business, and we’ve got is vacated. government policies have to change. to cut the red tape and the government There was no objection. We have to take the chains off of mandates. f American business, and we have to go What that means is we basically need back to the principles that work. to take a look at the Federal Govern- LET’S FIX AMERICA Well, we’ve talked about a couple of ment, and we need to say anything The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under very philosophical kinds of things: Jus- that the Federal Government does not the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- tice, which is a very important word. have to do, it has to be just gotten rid uary 6, 2009, the gentleman from Texas Justice does not mean that Lady Jus- of. We need to delegate it back to the (Mr. GOHMERT) is recognized for 60 min- tice who has the blindfold over her eyes States or the local governments. We’ve utes. is peeking. It does not mean that she got to get the Federal Government out Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, it is al- peeks and gives a special deal to one of all kinds of businesses they have no ways an honor to speak here on the person or another person. We have cre- constitutional reason to be in, and we House floor and have that opportunity ated now, with the law, a special bill to have to focus on the basic things, that was provided by those willing to create a whole bailout section of the which are justice. We need to make show the greatest love, according to Federal Government so Lady Justice sure there is a level playing field at Jesus, willing to lay down their lives can peek and give money to one person home for people to do their work, and for their friends, their countrymen, so and maybe not to another. there has to be a secure environment that we could have these freedoms. And What confidence does the individual internationally, which means we have when you read the Declaration of Inde- American have that the government is to have national defense. Those are the pendence, it talks about we are en- going to come and bail them out when basic functions of justice. Those should dowed by a Creator with certain in- they need it? Is the government going be the functions of limited govern- alienable rights, and all men were cre- to be there? Do you want to be servant ment. ated equal; now, not with equal tal- to Big Government or do you want to When the government gets too expen- ents, not with equal abilities, not with be a free person? Do you want to sive, you have to go back and say, Wait equal money or substances. That was breathe the fresh air, live in the fresh a minute. Let’s do the basics. Let’s do not the point. In God’s eyes, we are air and the sunshine of being free, the basics well, and everything else the equal. In the eyes of the Creator, we knowing that you also have to be re- Federal Government does not have to are equal. And so we are supposed to do sponsible? Or do you, instead, choose do, then let’s get rid of it. That’s where the best we can with what we’ve got. the gloomy path of the promise that we have to be going. That’s a clear And as my friend from Missouri was the government will take care of you path. It’s something that’s not going to talking about light bulbs, I couldn’t even though you know that it can’t happen overnight because it has to help but scratch my head because here economically, or it will not take care change in the hearts of Americans, in in Washington, we are told that the of you well and allow you to live in the families of America. In the church- most environmentally friendly major- some sort of pseudofreedom where you es and places of worship, there has to ity in the history of the country is in don’t make responsible choices and you be an understanding that it’s not the charge now. But I wanted a light bulb hope the government will take care of job of the government to take care of that was incandescent so I can see bet- you when it doesn’t work? everything that goes wrong in ter, because it takes so dadgum long That’s where we are as Americans. It everybody’s life, because it won’t work. for those others with the curl in there has to start in our hearts. Freedom And then Washington, D.C., will to warm up where you can see. And starts in the hearts of self-governing change, reluctantly, but Washington, sometimes, there’s a tiny closet there, people who love God. They love their D.C., will change, and we will see a new and I flip the light switch on, well, I family and they love their country. America and a brighter day and a bet- just need to flip it on and off. Well, now And America is full of those people. ter day for Americans. We will see a I’ve got to leave the energy on long

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I And we read in the past week that the governing authority begins to meddle mean, how much must a person despise last incandescent manufacturing plant and ruin the free market system and those kind of entrepreneurs who have in the United States proper has now start converting it over to a socialist built a business and created out of gone out of business. system. And once a governing author- nothing. They worked hard with inge- So what have we done as the most ity is able to manipulate the free mar- nuity and sacrifice, created a thriving environmentally conscientious Con- ket system over into a socialist system business, how much must a President gress in history? We have got light where you are trying to spread the or an administration despise those peo- bulbs that have mercury in them—mer- wealth, you are killing incentive and ple to say, I am willing not to help the cury, the substance that does not go you are creating class warfare, you are people that I call middle class if I have away. If you get mercury in your sys- creating all kinds of problems. You are to give the same rate to the people tem, you don’t get it out. If you get too trying to do the things that this gov- that make above $200,000. I am willing much, it’s lethal. It builds up over ernment is doing right now, and then to punish the middle class and not let time. So what are we doing? We are you kill the free market system. Not them have the same rate as they do raising the level of mercury as high as because it doesn’t work, but because now. I am willing to let their tax rates we can get it, this lethal substance, you have now converted it to a social- zoom up with the biggest tax increase and you say, what is going on? ist system, which always fails by its in American history come January 1, I own weight. And then that obviously b 1930 am willing to let that tax rate go up if requires a dictator, somebody who you try to make me allow those entre- How can we be environmentally forces a sharing of the wealth, a killing preneurs who have built a business on friendly when we are forcing everybody of incentives across the board so people their own, if you try to make me give on Capitol Hill to have mercury do all they can to sit in the shade and them the same tax rate as the middle throughout their offices? It is just one not do anything and not produce and class, because you see I want to punish of those things. not help out their neighbors because them. They have made too much If we are all created equal, and the they don’t have to. money. They took risks, they laid it all thing we are endowed with by our Cre- So it broke my heart to keep hearing out there on the line. ator, inalienable rights, life, liberty our President talking about the rich, One fellow talked about how he and the pursuit of happiness, nobody is anybody making over $200,000. He is didn’t even own his own trailer, those guaranteed happiness, but the right to talking about small business people. He kinds of things. And he built a busi- pursue happiness. Nobody is guaran- is talking about people I have had ness, and now our President says he is teed, under our Declaration or under come pleading to me: Stop destroying rich and he needs to be punished. That the Constitution, that everybody is what I have spent my life building. I is the way you end a free market sys- going to share and share alike. That is had nothing. I had nothing, worked 20 tem. You spread the wealth evenly called a socialist manifesto: from those hours a day, put what little bit I had at from those who have risked it all and according to their ability to those ac- risk and eventually was able to hire give to those who have been sitting in cording to their needs. It is a lovely another employee and another em- the shade watching them work. You idea but it has never worked. It always ployee and another employee. And fi- kill the free market system. You kill goes bankrupt because as I found when nally I have in some cases 20, 30, or 140 the jobs. I was in the Soviet Union as an ex- in one case, one man that was talking So we have an administration out change student talking to farmers who to me, 140. Now he is down to about 60, there saying we are all about jobs, that had not been out in their field all day I think he said. But you are killing me. is our main focus. But by the way, we on a great day, well, it was mid- You are killing my business. And you are going to push through this health morning, but to that point, that was make people hate me because of how care bill that the majority of America prime time to work. When I spoke a lit- hard I worked and how much I sac- says don’t, don’t, don’t, and they tle Russian back then, I asked, When rificed to build this small business. pushed it through. And then you see do you work in the field? They laughed. And in the process, you made me put 80 people laid off. So many people have One of them said I make the same people out of work. come to me about family members, number of rubles if I am out there, We should not be about class envy. themselves, cuts in pay, laid off be- pointing out in the sun in the field that The reason a free market society works cause the cost of the health care that really looked bad, or if I am here in the is because there is fairness. When you was supposed to go down when this ad- shade. So I am here in the shade. That have a government that is about fair- ministration ramrodded and crammed is why socialism doesn’t work. If you ness, then people compete. Entrepre- this bill down America’s throat with- pay somebody the same thing to be neurship springs up all around and peo- out letting people truly understand all working out in the hot field, sweating ple comes up with ideas. It is worth that was in it. You lose your country if it is based on a free market system and wearing themselves out, and pay risking what they have to make things when an administration and a Congress them the same as if they sit in the work. That is free enterprise. tries to make it socialist. shade and cut up with their friends, And when we have an administration they are going to be in the shade. that is so busy stirring up class envy b 1940 The reason free market systems fail and trying to get people to hate the Now, I realize some people think, oh, is not because a free market system people that have come to me and said, Socialist is such a horrible word. It’s doesn’t work; it works beautifully. You yeah, I have been making over $200,000 really a very nice concept, actually. If do need a government to make sure a year. I have been pouring every dime you look at it, you know, we want ev- that everybody plays fairly, not to back into my business. It grows and eryone to share and share alike. Some- take away from those who are able to grows, and we have been able to hire times we’re told that growing up: we produce more than others, not to kill more people. Now I have to lay them want to share and share alike. As a the incentive for people to actually off, and you have got people hating me parent, I tried to make sure that all produce, but to provide a level playing because they think I’m rich. And now three of our girls shared and shared field where everybody can compete you have a President that says I don’t alike, but if one of those children could equally. That is the job that we are deserve the same tax rate that every- take what she was given and parlay supposed to have. That is the job of the body else does. That I deserve to be that into something even better and government. punished because I took risk and I sac- more productive, that was hers. Wheth- And we have gotten too busy in this rificed and I grew my business and I er she shared it or not was completely body trying to tell everybody what hired people and I was fair to them and up to her. I would encourage her to use they can do, and as the President says they loved their jobs and they worked and develop the talents and what she share the wealth, spread the wealth, hard, and it grew bigger and better and has been provided.

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Sometimes, We’d be able to save money on gas in ridiculous government programs to try if somebody comes from a poor family the future. and save people’s mortgages. and has everything handed to him, The truth is that GM and Chrysler There are other things that need to then he thinks he has hit a triple be- wouldn’t have needed to have been be done, but I brought this up when I cause somebody else placed him on bailed out because people would have met the President back when he very third base. been out there buying cars. Actually, first came to our Republican Con- Either way, we’re supposed to never the idea for the tax holiday, when I had ference, which was held down in the forget that the Founders believed—and it in 2008, came from seeing that $700 basement here in the Capitol. I said, most Americans according to the polls billion for the Wall Street bailout and Look, I don’t care who gets the credit. believe—that the blessings we have are then hearing here in Washington that, You can put your name on it. Do it. a gift of God; and if we turn our backs between the Federal Reserve and the Moody’s says it will help the GDP more on him long enough, though he is long things this government was going to in one year than any proposal that has suffering, patient and full of grace, do, it would probably end up costing been proposed. Even our own leader- eventually, he will say, Okay, you between $3 trillion and $9 trillion just ship’s proposal wasn’t going to do that turned your back on me long enough. to try to get the economy going again. much good in one year in the Repub- Now I turn my back on you, and you That’s when I inquired: How much do lican Party. I don’t care who gets the disappear. You head to the dustbin of we anticipate will be paid for the whole credit. history. year of 2008 in Federal personal income I wouldn’t have minded if he had Now, I wasn’t going to bring up this tax? It was around $1.21 trillion. $1.21 taken the idea back then and had used matter. I was very pleased that the trillion and $3 trillion to $9 trillion it, but he waited over a year and a half President was talking about the tax over here, maybe more. I like the $1.21 and then started describing, virtually holiday concept. The problem is he is trillion. It’s at least three to 10 times almost verbatim, the way I described it bringing it up over a year and a half cheaper, and it’s people keeping their over a year and a half ago and then in later than it was brought to his atten- own money that they’ve earned. Then some of the same speeches said, But tion by me. I told him at the time, you wouldn’t have needed all the bail- you know what? The Republicans don’t Look, you promised everybody a tax outs, and everybody could have kept have any good ideas. Well, I don’t care cut. You know, of course you put a all of their income taxes for a whole that somebody’s taking credit. The old $250,000 cap on income. I don’t think it year. saying goes—Reagan said it often—it’s ought to be there. I don’t like a government’s not pay- amazing what you can get done here in Moody’s did an independent study. ing its bills as it goes along. It’s not a Washington if you don’t mind who gets They said the tax holiday idea, the way good idea, but to say no personal in- the credit. I read it, increases the 1-year GDP come tax for a year when that is so more than any other stimulus proposal b 1950 much cheaper than what the Bush ad- if we pass this stimulus, a tax holiday So I don’t mind other people taking ministration pushed with the $700 bil- idea that just said, you know, for the credit for the idea. I do mind when it’s lion bailout, with the $800 billion that next 2 or 3 months, every dime you followed or even preceded by the words, is now a $900 billion porkulus bill, from make stays in your check and does not ‘‘But Republicans don’t have one good January of 2009 under President go to the Federal Government. You get idea.’’ I think we need to pray for the to keep your income tax in your check. Obama, and with the $400 billion land President’s memory. I know the pres- Whether you want to make it 2 or 3 omnibus bill the following week—all sure is great. I know it’s an awesome months, you keep it. If we passed it these stimulus packages, so-called— responsibility. It’s easy to forget today and if the President signed it man, it would have been so much things. Boy, do I know that. My wife today, tomorrow they would have that cheaper to have said, People, just keep will sure tell you that. It’s easy to for- money in their checks. It wouldn’t go all of your income taxes for a year. get things. But before you go alleging Well, there weren’t that many people to Washington. that Republicans have no good ideas, At the time, it was going to cost so here on Capitol Hill who felt like they think for a moment where you got the little money compared to the money could politically risk signing onto a idea you’re proposing. That’s what I the government was spending. In fact, full year of no income tax. Especially would offer, Mr. Speaker. And we keep that’s where I got the idea in 2008. Of after January when we had the $800 bil- hearing the President and others here course, we had the $700 billion Wall lion or the $900 billion, my position was on the floor saying that Republicans Street bailout, which was a huge mis- you could take the $800 billion stim- have not one good idea. They’re the take, and I hope our leaders do finally ulus package and what was left of the Party of No. No good ideas. None at all. realize that, but it was a huge mistake. original $700 billion Wall Street bailout None at all? We need to pray for peo- Both sides of the aisle had about half of and pay for a whole year of no income ple’s hearing, because there are a lot of their Members buying into it. $700 bil- taxes being paid. Just take the money fantastic proposals that are being lion. That could have provided 4 from those stimulus packages and bail- tossed out there that would be wonder- months of every worker in America outs and use those to let everybody ful. We do need major tax reform. I’ll getting every dime of their income keep their own income taxes for a year. never forget how depressed I was after taxes back, along with all of their So- John Shadegg was one. He loved the I left the Republican annual retreat in cial Security money for those 2 idea of having a whole year of no in- early 2006. I had been elected, sworn in months, and it would have let the em- come tax. Boy, you talk about a stimu- in January of 2005, and started Con- ployers keep the 2 months of matching lated economy. People would have been gress with all kinds of hopes and money that they normally would have buying cars. They would have been eat- dreams of making the country a better to put in to match what the workers ing out. They would have been buying place. A year later we’re told, look, put in. That would have given busi- products, buying new homes. Even with there’s a tiny chance we might not nesses a boost, and it would have given 2 months of people’s own income taxes, have the majority next year. It’s pos- employees this tremendous boost. Newt Gingrich’s folks ran the numbers sible we could lose. We don’t think it We did a little survey of people in our for me. He was very helpful. As I recall, will happen. We know we had talked districts: What would you do? Look at an average family, just an average about major tax reform this year, but your check and at how much money is household in America, in just 2 instead we’re going to just try to get going to Washington. What would you months, was going to have around through this year, not do anything big do with it? $5,000 or so of extra money. Some peo- that will make people mad one way or Some said, Look, we’ve got a gas guz- ple said, You know, we got behind on the other, keep the majority next No- zler, and it’s worth less than what we our mortgages when gasoline got to $4 vember, and then we’ll come back in

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Now that was in- this majority, of things that were they were creating a fund in the bill to vested and it got hit pretty hard after going to be done. Even on the crap-and- give an allowance to people that lost 9/11. It got hit very hard after ‘‘Chicken trade bill that passed here last year, their jobs as a result of the bill. And as Little’’ Paulson ran around and said the promises were made over and over: I pointed out then, the good news, I the financial sky was falling if we Oh, no, this bill is not going to cost guess, to those that voted for that bill didn’t give him the $700 billion slush jobs. It’s going to create jobs. Create is that if it becomes law, no doubt in fund he wanted, and so the market fell green jobs. After seeing what the peo- my mind, a lot of the people that voted 777 points in one day, a self-fulfilling ple in charge have done in taking away for that bill will lose their job as a re- prophecy, and the money lost by every- incandescent light bulbs, it makes me sult of voting for that bill, and they’ve body that had anything invested. wonder, are those green jobs going to got an argument that they’re entitled There was one Republican that I have to carry around mercury, too, or to funds from the bill for losing their went to because he was so well re- what? job as a result of the bill. So they may spected for his business and financial The American people are letting it be have created a fund that will help them mind, and I said, Look, I’ve talked to a known, they’re not happy with people out. lot of Republicans and I’ve talked to not keeping their promises here. Actu- But we should have a balanced budg- some Democrats. Something we could ally the truth is, I have a real fear as et amendment, and it’s a shame on the get through here even in September of a Republican that we only get the ma- Republicans for not getting that done ’05 was a bill that had one thing in it jority back one more time in my life- when we had the White House, the that just said, Social Security tax time and if we do not keep our word House and the Senate. We should have money for the first time in the history this time, we’ll never get it back again gotten it done. Shame on the Repub- of Social Security, since its inception in my lifetime. licans for in the last administration in the late 1930s, will require that that There are some great ideas. There are when we had the majority agreeing to Social Security tax money be put into things that should be done. We’ve tax cuts that we knew would stimulate the Social Security trust fund. talked about balanced budgets for the economy and but for those tax cuts years. And there are some in the prior we would have gone into a massive de- b 2000 administration that equated compas- pression. But the economy was stimu- I don’t want to hear any ridiculous sion with paying money. There are an lated, and we brought more money into talk about lock box. There’s never been awful lot of people in the current ad- the Federal Treasury than had ever one. I want one. I want there to be So- ministration that equate compassion been brought into the Treasury; but cial Security tax money put into the with giving away somebody else’s the problem is we spent more than had Social Security Trust Fund and stop money. But that’s not compassion. ever been spent in history—up until, of putting IOUs in there, markers that That’s hurting free enterprise, killing course, this administration. And are noninterest bearing, and we have to incentive, killing jobs. And when you whereas I can remember being over borrow 42 cents out of ever dollar that take away somebody’s job, you have here on this side and hearing col- we spend. Stop it already. hurt them. Psychologists say that’s leagues beat up on Republicans because Now, to put the Social Security tax one of the most devastating blows to a we were in the majority and to have a money into the Social Security Trust person mentally, emotionally, to lose a $160 billion deficit was unthinkable, it Fund will require us to actually make job. Losing a spouse is up there. Losing was just so irresponsible—until, of some tough calls. And since this major- a child is right up at the top. But los- course, the Obama administration, the ity condemned us all the time for ing a job is one of the most devastating Democratic majority, and then actu- spending too much money, then I think things that can happen. And here we ally 10 times that much of a deficit is a good idea would be to go back to the keep doing things over and over. okay. It was not okay at $160 billion budget of 2006. I know some are talking The crap-and-trade bill is still hang- and it’s certainly not okay at 10 times about 2008. I think it ought to be 2006. ing out there. The rumors are there that. We’ll go back to that budget. And I could be a lame duck session and peo- People in the American public were think that would help us maybe take ple that have lost their seats, who were promised change, and yet what they care of the issue and get us a good afraid to vote for it before in the House got was not really change; they got 10 start of being able to put all of the So- or Senate will vote for it in a lame times more of what they had before. I cial Security tax money into the So- duck session because they’ve already don’t know why President Bush is cial Security Trust Fund. been voted out, they’ve got nothing to being demonized, because this adminis- Now, the Republican is so brilliant he lose, and maybe hoping if they vote for tration and this Congress is pushing 10 told me that we could never do that. I it in November or December, maybe times more of exactly what the prior was shocked. Why not? Because the the administration will give them a job administration did. So instead of con- government would probably buy bonds if they really cater to them and help demning the Bush administration and with it. They’d be the biggest bond- them do that. That would be disas- the Republican majority, they ought to holder. We could never allow that to trous. But if you go back and read the be rightfully saying, you know what, happen. Well, not really. We could cre- crap-and-trade bill, as I did, you find we thought you had a good idea when ate a treasury note that’s interest out that back there it seemed like— you ran up a $160 billion deficit, that bearing. So it’s not risky. It doesn’t and I read from it, standing right over was such a good idea, we have gone 10 put the Social Security Trust Fund at there—around page 900 and something, times that, and we’re really running up risk. That money makes interest. And there was a fund that was created in a deficit now. it’s there, and we stop having a Ponzi the bill that would reimburse people or Shame on Republicans when we had scheme. A very simple idea, and a Re- give them a little allowance for those the chance in 2005 and President Bush publican has proposed it. But when we people who lost their jobs as a result of ran on shoring up Social Security. Now were in the majority, our leadership that bill being passed. there was all kinds of discussion of pri- didn’t go for it, but I hope and pray Now I know my friends across the vatization; what does it mean, what is they will if we get the majority again. aisle who stood up over and over and it really going to do? And by Sep- Health care. Boy, we’ve seen what said, no, this isn’t going to cost jobs, tember of ’05, it was obvious the Presi- the ObamaCare bill has done to health this is going to create green jobs, they dent’s political capital was gone and care. And even though people were obviously had not read the bill because what he had hoped to do would not be promised there would be no rationing, I know them well enough to know, done. But I still had hope, because I then we put a doctor in charge of it

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No, that’s no good way budget line by line with a fine-tooth the President’s memory so he can re- to do it. comb. He was going to put JOE BIDEN in member those things that were prom- God bless this country with more charge of doing that, too. They were ised. natural resources than any other coun- going to get rid of everything that was Now, another Republican idea—and I try in the world. Yeah, the Middle waste. think everybody on this side of the East, they may have more oil with b 2010 aisle has signed on to it, is in support things that are being found around the of it, is an energy bill, an energy plan world, who knows. But we have mas- Well, that hasn’t happened yet. Since that says use what we’ve got. Make sive amounts of natural gas, maybe the he is an honest man, I am sure it will sure that when coal is used that it most coal in the world. We’ve got nu- eventually happen. But it sure hasn’t doesn’t harm the environment. Put clear power. We’ve got wind power. happened yet. But it would sure happen scrubbers on there to make sure that it We’ve got solar. We’ve got all kinds of if you let Americans see every Federal goes in the environment clean and we things, so many things that can be har- department’s budget, how they were don’t harm the environment. We can do nessed. spending their money, put it up online, that. But if you use the energy with which make them put those purchases online Use uranium. Use nuclear facilities we have been blessed and designate—I the way Congress is now doing. There like we do with our ships and our sub- don’t care if it’s 25, 50 percent of the would be people watching all right. marines. It works. That’s why we have royalty that we get back from the en- And if we had a tax holiday and peo- sailors who are able to go underwater ergy or from the mining or whatever it ple saw for a couple months how much on submarines and stay submerged for is, designate that that will all be used money they were actually sending to 6 months. I was told by some of my to find and research and develop alter- Washington, they would demand it. friends from A&M that went in the native energy sources, so that when we And they would be watching to see how Navy and were on subs underwater 6 run out—it will be well before we run every Federal department was spending months at a time. And he said, You out. We’ve got over 100 years of natural money. know why we have to come up every 6 gas that’s been found and finding more And hey, I got another one for you. months? I said, I assume, to refuel. all the time. Before we run out, we’ll This is a Republican proposal from this Oh, no. Those submarines could stay be able to convert to alternative en- Republican. Our leaders have not en- underwater just on and on and on. We ergy without raising anybody’s taxes, dorsed this. I am just tossing this out. have to come up so that the crew without making any 80-year-old women But you know, we had to come in here doesn’t go crazy, because the nuclear living alone have to go without power, in August, it cost an awful lot of subs could just stay under there as long keep the power prices down. That’s a money to turn all the lights back on, as they needed to from a practical Republican solution. And I have friends do everything to go back into session, standpoint. on the other side of the aisle over here but we did just so that we could get $10 But there’s a source. Most of Amer- that would sign on to that if their billion extra to go to the Department ica didn’t notice when our committee Speaker wouldn’t punish them for of Education to help so-called teachers. voted to put the second-largest source doing so. Well, it turns out across America only of uranium in this country off limits. Another idea. I know it’s not popular about 50 percent of all the public edu- People in Louisiana, Republicans and with the administration, but we call it cation employees are teachers. Democrats alike, have been screaming the U.N. Voting Accountability Act. Well, if you did away with the De- out, You are doing more damage to our Very simple. It says, in essence, recog- partment of Education here in Wash- State with the moratorium on gulf nize the fact, first of all, that every ington and kept that, $68 billion I be- drilling than the oil spill did. country is sovereign. You can make lieve is what we are spending this year, And when you hurt an economy and your own decisions. We’re not going to and divided it among the less than you put people out of work, tragically tell you what to do in your country. We 14,000 independent school districts in they don’t care about the environment. shouldn’t. But any country that votes America, I am open to a good formula They’re just trying to survive. The against the United States’ position in how to do that, just average it would only countries that can really do much the U.N. more than half the time, the be between $5 million and $6 million about the environment are those who following year will get no financial as- dollars for every school district in have such a prolific economy that they sistance from us. America. Most school districts could can take care of it. But when you have As I’ve said before, you don’t have to really use that money. And boy, that people out of work and they’re just liv- pay people to hate you. They’ll do it would help education. You wouldn’t ing hand to mouth and they’re trying for free. And there are some countries need near as many bureaucrats because to get by, they don’t care about the en- that we keep pouring cash into think- there wouldn’t be as many decrees vironment because their economy ing they’ll end up loving us because from on high here, Mount Olympus doesn’t allow it. we’ll buy it. Not only do they not love here in Washington. The local school Now, I and, as far as I know, every- us, they have even greater contempt districts would be able to comply with body on this side of the aisle wants to because they know we know they don’t the Constitution, because the Constitu- develop alternative energy sources. But like us and yet we’re just pouring tion does not enumerate education as a what a great idea, and it’s been pro- money into them. It makes them not power in the Constitution, which under posed, and we pushed it over and over. only not like us; it makes them have the 10th Amendment means it’s re- Instead of raising taxes and—as the no respect at all for us. It’s so unneces- served to the States and to the people, President’s promise would happen sary. the local folks. when he was running for office—having Something that should have been Another idea—they say we’ve got energy prices skyrocket if we use coal passed in 2006 when we had the major- none—another idea, after having been to make power, instead of doing those ity and we had the chance and some of to China years ago and having talked things—and as one 80-something-year- the people that said they would not let to CEOs about why you went. The cor- old lady told me from east Texas, I was it go through are no longer here—some porate tax here is 35 percent. You lump born and raised in a house with no elec- are—it’s a zero-baseline budget bill. It on some of the State income taxes, you tricity. We had a wood-burning stove. just says there are no automatic in- lump on local property taxes, all of the And now the price of energy has gotten creases in any Federal departments’ taxes, some of them are paying 40 per- so high, I’m going to have to let it go. budgets. There’s a Republican solution cent, 50 percent in tax for their compa- I can’t pay for it. And it looks like I for you. If you want your budget in- nies, competing with countries like

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When others turn their back and is not considered a movie, it’s consid- companies say we would be rebuilding walk away, we could always count on ered a documentary. Though some a plant in the U.S. almost immediately you to say just the right thing, Paul identify him in the movies as the short when we went to a 12 percent corporate Williams. But for all the times we guy, I personally know him to be a full tax. And what would happen? More and cried, you always felt the odds were on 10 feet tall. more people would go back to work, our side, and we found consolation in In recognition of Paul’s significant and more and more people would be that. and long-lasting musical impact, he able to pay their taxes. And more and Paul Williams asked the ongoing was inducted in 2001 into the Song- more revenue would come into the Fed- question through the voice of Kermit writers Hall of Fame, and he is cur- eral Treasury. And then we would be the Frog as to why are there so many rently serving as the president and able to buy more and more of those songs about rainbows? And what’s on chairman of the board of the American mercury lights that are going to create the other side? Well, someday we’ll Society of Composers, Authors and such a problem for the environment. find it, the rainbow connection, be- Publishers, ASCAP. There are a lot of very good solu- cause Paul is a lover, a dreamer like But Paul will tell you that having hit tions. And so I don’t mind somebody me. rock bottom through his drinking, God taking my idea. I love it. I think it’s Paul, of course, is widely considered blessed him even still, He lifted him the highest form of flattery. But I one of our most prolific, talented, cre- and gave him new life with an even don’t appreciate it when it’s followed ative singer-songwriters. He has won more infectious joy. He became a up with a comment that we have no awards called Oscar, Grammy, and Christian and although some alcoholics ideas, no solutions. We’ve got a lot of Golden Globe on multiple occasions, fear that they will not be nearly as cre- them. We just aren’t allowed to make and was nominated for these awards— ative without drinking, Paul showed amendments on the floor to get those more than 20 times he has been nomi- that’s absolutely not the case. to the floor where they could pass. nated over the span of his illustrious Like virtually all creative geniuses, I want to finish tonight with a trib- musical career. Even though he also though, he has known times when he ute. It is a great honor for me to recog- wrote the theme for ‘‘The Love Boat,’’ had trouble writing. On one such occa- nize one of America’s greatest song- he nonetheless is deeply loved by so sion he went to Nashville, collaborated writers in our Nation’s history, who many like me who carry his lyrics in and out came one of the most touching turned 70 years of age this week. He is our hearts for life. and autobiographical songs which be- a man to whom we are indebted for As a further attestation of his talent came a huge hit for Diamond Rio. The many of the songs that lifted us, espe- and wide-ranging artistic scope and ap- words reflected a part of his own strug- cially those of us who are baby peal, his songs have been recorded by a gle with alcoholism and his recovery, boomers, from our low points because diverse array of our most famous clas- though the woman who made him face his songs spoke our feelings. They sic and modern musicians such as the truth was not waiting for him when spoke our despondence, our hopes, our Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Willie Nelson, he completely sobered up and dried joy, and especially the joy that comes Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, Tony out. The words say it better than I can: from loving other people. Bennett, Sara Vaughan, Luther ‘‘I said, Hello, I think I am broken, I had not met Paul Williams until re- Vandross, R.E.M., and Jason Mraz, and though I was only jokin’, you took cent years, but I knew the man well among so many others, in addition to me by surprise when you agreed. I was through his lyrics. I have known the the ones I mentioned already tonight. trying to be clever, for the life of me I man through his lyrics for decades. The But this House has time restraints, so never guessed how far a simple truth hauntingly clear and comforting voice there is not enough time to mention all would lead. You knew all my lines; you of Karen Carpenter shared some of his of them. knew all my tricks; you knew how to songs and expressed our hearts that we But additionally, Paul has appeared heal that thing no medicine can fix. had only just begun to live. White lace as an actor in many movies and has And I bless the day I met you, and I and promises. A kiss for luck and we’re been a favorite on television shows. He thank God that He let you lay beside on our way. was one of the most frequent guests on me for a moment that lives on. And the For those of us who have loved, he Johnny Carson’s ‘‘Tonight Show.’’ I good news is I’m better for the time we expressed for us to the one we love that used to love to watch him. Always he spent together. The bad news is you’re we won’t last a day without you. And had the most contagious sense of gone. that all we needed was just an old-fash- humor that caused viewers instantly to ‘‘Looking back it’s still surprising, I ioned love song coming down in three- smile when he was introduced as a was sinking; you were rising, and with part harmony, one I am sure they guest, because you just knew you were a look you caught me in mid-air. Now wrote for you and me. Or that we had going to laugh. You always knew you I know God has His reasons, but some- so much in common because we were were going to laugh with him in the times it’s hard to see them when I all building a home for the family of room. awake and find that you’re not there. man. On one such occasion he was a guest ‘‘You found hope in hopeless; and you Paul Williams expressed for us on ‘‘The Tonight Show’’ with Burt Rey- made crazy sane, you became the miss- through the voice of Barbra Streisand nolds. The chemistry was extraor- ing link that helped me break my that wonderful love could be soft as an dinary and hilarious. It was only days chains. And I bless the day I met you, easy chair, love fresh as the morning later when Burt Reynolds called Paul, and I thank God that He let you lay be- air, one love that is shared by two, I impressed with how much fun they had side me for a moment that lives on. have found with you. Like a rose, had together. He wanted to get with And the good news is I’m better for the under the April snow, I was always cer- Paul, with Johnny Carson’s beloved time we spent together. The bad news tain love would grow. Love, ageless and writer Pat McCormick, plus a few is you’re gone.’’ evergreen, seldom seen by two. other favorites like Sally Field, Jackie And Paul knows, however, that all Even though Paul had not yet recog- Gleason, and Jerry Reeves and others things work together for good for those nized that he had a drinking problem, and make a movie. They did. And the who love God and are called according he forecast years down the road as a re- fun they had making that movie came to His purpose. But that doesn’t mean covering alcoholic in that song with across from the screen to the audience, that everything is good; it’s certainly the words every day a beginning. Paul which made it one of the most success- not. But thankfully things have has now done that for over 20 years, as ful movies in history. worked out so that Paul has been a gift

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EXPENDITURE REPORTS CONCERNING OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL Reports concerning the foreign currencies and U.S. dollars utilized for Speaker-Authorized Official Travel during the second quarter of 2010, pursuant to Public Law 95–384 are as follows:

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2010

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Alcee Hastings ...... 5/28 6/1 Qatar ...... 456.00 ...... 8,990.00 ...... 9,446.00 6 /1 6 /3 Belgium ...... 896.00 ...... 896.00 Alex Johnson ...... 5/28 6/1 Qatar ...... 456.00 ...... 8,640.60 ...... 9,096.60 6 /1 6 /4 Belgium ...... 1,344.00 ...... 1,344.00 Dr. Mischa Thompson ...... 5/31 6/4 Belgium ...... 1,792.00 ...... 1,005.70 ...... 2,797.70

Committee total ...... 4,944 ...... 18,636.30 ...... 23,580.30

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS, Chairman, July 28, 2010.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2010

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Betsy Markey ...... 4/8 4/9 UAE ...... 389.00 ...... 389.00 4 /9 4 /10 Pakistan ...... 360.00 ...... 360.00 4/10 4/11 Afghanistan ...... 78.00 ...... 78.00 4/11 4/12 UAE ...... 0.00 ...... 9,672.10 ...... 9,672.10 Per diem returned ...... 324.00 ...... 324.00

Committee total ...... 503.00 ...... 9,672.10 ...... 10,175.10

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. COLLIN C. PETERSON, Chairman, July 31, 2010.

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Ed Pastor ...... 4/5 4/7 Mexico ...... 645.00 ...... 645.00 Commercial airfare ...... 631.48 ...... 631.48 Hon. John Salazar ...... 4 /7 4/8 United Arab Emirates ...... 262.91 ...... 262.91 4 /9 4 /10 Pakistan ...... 257.62 ...... 257.62 4/10 4/11 Afghanistan ...... 4/11 4/12 United Arab Emirates ...... Commercial airfare ...... 9,637.10 ...... 9,637.10 Hon. Jack Kingston ...... 6 /1 6/2 Cote d’lviore ...... 240.00 ...... 240.00 6 /3 6 /3 Ethiopia ...... 379.28 ...... 379.28 6 /4 6 /4 Kuwait ...... 310.75 ...... 310.75 6 /5 6 /7 Italy ...... 909.12 ...... 909.12 ...... (3) ...... Hon. Lincoln Davis ...... 5/29 5/30 Kuwait ...... 410.00 ...... 20.70 ...... 430.70 5/30 5/30 Iraq ...... 5/30 6/2 Qatar ...... 996.00 ...... 996.00 6 /2 6 /5 Syria ...... 819.33 ...... 819.33 6 /5 6 /6 Lebanon ...... 62.00 ...... 62.00 6 /6 6 /6 Germany ...... Commercial airfare ...... 8,060.70 ...... 8,060.70 Misc. Embassy costs ...... 1,101.97 ...... 1,101.97 Hon. David Obey ...... 5/29 5/31 France ...... 939.89 ...... 564.71 ...... 1,504.60 5/31 6/2 Norway ...... 826.24 ...... 192.39 ...... 1,018.63 6 /2 6 /3 Ireland ...... 249.49 ...... 249.49 ...... (3) ...... Misc. Embassy costs ...... 1,095.30 ...... 1,095.30 Hon. John Olver ...... 5/29 5/31 France ...... 939.89 ...... 564.71 ...... 1,504.60 5/31 6/2 Norway ...... 826.24 ...... 192.39 ...... 1,018.63 6 /2 6 /3 Ireland ...... 249.49 ...... 249.49 ...... (3) ...... Misc. Embassy costs ...... 1,095.30 ...... 1,095.30 Hon. Ed Pastor ...... 5/29 5/31 France ...... 939.89 ...... 564.71 ...... 1,504.60 5/31 6/2 Norway ...... 826.24 ...... 192.39 ...... 1,018.63 6 /2 6 /3 Ireland ...... 249.49 ...... 249.49 ...... (3) ...... Misc. Embassy costs ...... 1,095.30 ...... 1,095.30 Hon. Tim Ryan ...... 5/29 5/31 France ...... 939.89 ...... 564.71 ...... 1,504.60 5/31 6/2 Norway ...... 826.24 ...... 192.39 ...... 1,018.63 6 /2 6 /3 Ireland ...... 249.49 ...... 249.49 ...... (3) ...... Misc. Embassy costs ...... 1,095.30 ...... 1,095.30 Hon. Kay Granger ...... 5/29 5/31 France ...... 939.89 ...... 564.71 ...... 1,504.60 5/31 6/2 Norway ...... 826.24 ...... 192.39 ...... 1,018.63 6 /2 6 /3 Ireland ...... 249.49 ...... 249.49 ...... (3) ...... Misc. Embassy costs ...... 1,095.30 ...... 1,095.30 Hon. John Carter ...... 5/29 5/31 France ...... 939.89 ...... 564.71 ...... 1,504.60 5/31 6/2 Norway ...... 826.24 ...... 192.39 ...... 1,018.63 6 /2 6 /3 Ireland ...... 249.49 ...... 249.49 ...... (3) ...... Misc. Embassy costs ...... 1,095.30 ...... 1,095.30 Hon. Betty McCollum ...... 5/29 5/31 France ...... 939.89 ...... 564.71 ...... 1,504.60 5/31 6/2 Norway ...... 826.24 ...... 192.39 ...... 1,018.63 6 /2 6 /3 Ireland ...... 249.49 ...... 249.49 ...... (3) ...... Misc. Embassy costs ...... 1,095.30 ...... 1,095.30 Beverly Aimaro Pheto ...... 5/29 5/31 France ...... 939.89 ...... 564.71 ...... 1,504.60 5/31 6/2 Norway ...... 826.24 ...... 192.39 ...... 1,018.63 6 /2 6 /3 Ireland ...... 249.49 ...... 249.49 ...... (3) ...... Misc. Embassy costs ...... 1,095.30 ...... 1,095.30 John Blazey ...... 5/29 5/31 France ...... 939.89 ...... 564.71 ...... 1,504.60 5/31 6/2 Norway ...... 826.24 ...... 192.39 ...... 1,018.63 6 /2 6 /3 Ireland ...... 249.49 ...... 249.49 ...... (3) ...... Misc. Embassy costs ...... 1,095.30 ...... 1,095.30 Marjorie Duske ...... 5 /29 5 /31 France ...... 939.89 ...... 564.71 ...... 1,504.60 5/31 6/2 Norway ...... 826.24 ...... 192.39 ...... 1,018.63 6 /2 6 /3 Ireland ...... 249.49 ...... 249.49 ...... (3) ...... Misc. Embassy costs ...... 1,095.30 ...... 1,095.30 Anne Marie Chotvacs ...... 5/29 5/31 France ...... 939.89 ...... 564.71 ...... 1,504.60 5/31 6/2 Norway ...... 826.24 ...... 192.39 ...... 1,018.63 6 /2 6 /3 Ireland ...... 249.49 ...... 249.49 ...... (3) ...... Misc. Embassy costs ...... 1,095.30 ...... 1,095.30 Celes Hughes ...... 6/1 6/4 Iraq ...... 35.00 ...... 35.00 Commercial airfare ...... 7,239.35 ...... 7,239.35 Committee total ...... 27,463.83 ...... 33,917.43 ...... 13,185.27 ...... 74,566.53 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. HON. DAVID R. OBEY, Chairman, July 30, 2010.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2010

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Visit to Philippines, Cambodia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, April 3–10, 2010: Hon. Loretta Sanchez ...... 4/4 4/6 Philippines ...... 474.00 ...... 474.00 4 /6 4 /8 Singapore ...... 155.00 ...... 155.00 4 /7 4 /7 Thailand ...... 4 /8 4 /9 Cambodia ...... 232.15 ...... 232.15 4 /9 4 /12 Taiwan ...... 582.90 ...... 582.90 Commercial airfare ...... 14,495.70 ...... 14,495.70 Timothy McClees ...... 4 /4 4/6 Philippines ...... 474.00 ...... 474.00 4 /6 4 /8 Singapore ...... 155.00 ...... 155.00 4 /7 4 /7 Thailand ...... 4 /8 4 /9 Cambodia ...... 232.15 ...... 232.15

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

4 /9 4 /12 Taiwan ...... 582.90 ...... 582.90 Commercial airfare ...... 12,929.90 ...... 12,929.90 4 /4 4 /6 Philippines ...... 3339.02 ...... 339.02 4 /7 4 /10 Thailand ...... 375.87 ...... 75.87 4 /8 4 /9 Cambodia ...... 3703.32 ...... 703.32 4 /9 4 /12 Taiwan ...... 32.66 ...... 31,486.66 ...... 1,519.32 Visit to Afghanistan, Pakistan, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, April 4–10, 2010, with CODEL Car- per: Hon. Rob Wittman ...... 4 /6 4/7 United Arab Emirates ...... 143.00 ...... 143.00 4 /7 4 /8 Afghanistan ...... 28.00 ...... 28.00 4 /8 4 /11 Pakistan ...... 262.00 ...... 262.00 Commercial airfare ...... 8,179.10 ...... 8,179.10 Thomas Hawley ...... 4/6 4/7 United Arab Emirates ...... 143.00 ...... 143.00 4 /7 4 /8 Afghanistan ...... 28.00 ...... 28.00 4 /8 4 /11 Pakistan ...... 262.00 ...... 262.00 Commercial airfare ...... 8,179.10 ...... 8,179.10 Visit to United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, May 29–June 1, 2010: Hon. Larry Kissel ...... 5 /29 5 /30 United Arab Emirates ...... 143.00 ...... 143.00 5/30 5/31 Afghanistan ...... 23.00 ...... 23.00 5/31 6/2 United Arab Emirates ...... 273.18 ...... 273.18 Commercial airfare ...... 5,698.10 ...... 5,698.10 Hon. John Kline ...... 5/29 5/30 United Arab Emirates ...... 143.00 ...... 143.00 5/30 5/31 Afghanistan ...... 28.00 ...... 28.00 4/8 4 /11 United Arab Emirates ...... 286.00 ...... 286.00 Commercial airfare ...... 9,198.10 ...... 9,198.10 Hon. Frank Kratovil, Jr...... 5/29 5/30 United Arab Emirates ...... 115.00 ...... 115.00 5/30 5/31 Afghanistan ...... 28.00 ...... 28.00 Commercial airfare ...... 5,698.10 ...... 5,698.10 Hon. Duncan Hunter ...... 5/29 5/30 United Arab Emirates ...... 143.00 ...... 143.00 5/30 5/31 Afghanistan ...... 28.00 ...... 28.00 Commercial airfare ...... 9,198.10 ...... 9,198.10

Hon. Martin Heinrich ...... 5/29 5/30 United Arab Emirates ...... 143.00 ...... 143.00 5/30 5/31 Afghanistan ...... 28.00 ...... 28.00 5/31 6/2 United Arab Emirates ...... 286.00 ...... 286.00 Commercial airfare ...... 5,698.10 ...... 5,698.10 Robert DeGrasse ...... 5/29 5/30 United Arab Emirates ...... 143.00 ...... 143.00 5/30 5/31 Afghanistan ...... 28.00 ...... 28.00 5/31 6/2 United Arab Emirates ...... 286.00 ...... 286.00 Commercial airfare ...... 5,698.10 ...... 5,698.10 Aileen Alexander ...... 5/29 5/30 United Arab Emirates ...... 143.00 ...... 143.00 5/30 5/31 Afghanistan ...... 28.00 ...... 28.00 5/31 6/2 United Arab Emirates ...... 286.00 ...... 286.00 Commercial airfare ...... 9,198.10 ...... 9,198.10 Visit to Iraq, Kuwait, May 31–June 4, 2010 with STAFFDEL Hughes: Michael Casey ...... 6/1 6/3 Iraq ...... 6 /3 6 /3 Kuwait ...... Commercial airfare ...... 7,168.60 ...... 7,168.60 Roger Zakheim ...... 6/1 6/3 Iraq ...... 6 /3 6 /3 Kuwait ...... Commercial airfare ...... 7,168.60 ...... 7,168.60 Visit to Cote D’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ku- wait, Afghanistan, Italy, June 1–7, 2010, with CODEL Inhofe: Doug Lamborn ...... 6/2 6/3 Cote d’Ivoire ...... 36.00 ...... 36.00 6 /3 6 /3 Burkina Faso ...... 6 /3 6 /4 Ethiopia ...... 53.00 ...... 53.00 6 /4 6 /5 Kuwait ...... 59.00 ...... 59.00 6 /5 6 /5 Afghanistan ...... 6 /5 6 /7 Italy ...... 224.00 ...... 224.00 Visit to Korea, Vietnam, June 8–19, 2010: Craig Greene ...... 6/9 6/11 Korea ...... 667.86 ...... 667.86 6/11 6/18 Vietnam ...... 673.00 ...... 673.00 Commercial airfare ...... 7,767.70 ...... 7,767.70 John Chapla ...... 6/9 6/11 Korea ...... 592.86 ...... 592.86 6/11 6/15 Vietnam ...... 751.34 ...... 751.34 Commercial airfare ...... 7,767.70 ...... 7,767.70

Committee total ...... 9,392.34 ...... 124,075.76 ...... 2,604.87 ...... 136,072.97

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Indicates delegation costs. HON. IKE SKELTON, Chairman, July 31, 2010.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2010

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. GEORGE MILLER, Chairman, Aug. 3, 2010.

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Cliff Stearns 3 ...... 4/30 5/2 Italy ...... 375.66 ...... 327.33 ...... 702.99 Committee total ...... 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Did not travel due to late votes on departure date. Expenses are cancellation fees. HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN, Chairman, July 29, 2010.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2010

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. BARNEY FRANK, Chairman, July 23, 2010.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2010

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Jasmeet Ahuja ...... 4/30 5/1 Qatar ...... 390.44 ...... 390.44 5 /1 5 /2 Afghanistan ...... 78.00 ...... (3) ...... 78.00 5 /2 5 /4 Pakistan ...... 611.36 ...... 611.36 Round-trip airfare ...... 8,577.90 ...... 8,577.90 Douglas Anderson ...... 5/30 6/3 South Korea ...... 1,278.00 ...... 1,278.00 Round-trip airfare ...... 7,738.30 ...... 7,738.30 Hon. Howard Berman ...... 4/30 5/1 Qatar ...... 390.44 ...... 390.44 5 /1 5 /2 Afghanistan ...... 78.00 ...... (3) ...... 78.00 5 /2 5 /4 Pakistan ...... 531.36 ...... 531.36 Round-trip airfare ...... 8,577.90 ...... 8,577.90 Douglas Campbell ...... 4 /30 5 /1 Qatar ...... 390.44 ...... 390.44 5 /1 5 /2 Afghanistan ...... 78.00 ...... (3) ...... 78.00 5 /2 5 /4 Pakistan ...... 556.97 ...... 556.97 Round-trip airfare ...... 8,577.90 ...... 8,577.90 Hon. Russ Carnahan ...... 4 /30 5 /1 Qatar ...... 320.44 ...... 320.44 5 /1 5 /2 Afghanistan ...... 38.00 ...... (3) ...... 38.00 5 /2 5 /4 Pakistan ...... 646.36 ...... 646.36 Round-trip airfare ...... 8,577.90 ...... 8,577.90 Theodros Dagne ...... 4/7 4/9 Zimbabwe ...... 734.00 ...... 734.00 4 /9 4 /10 Kenya ...... 428.00 ...... 428.00 4/10 4/11 Sudan ...... 342.00 ...... 342.00 4/11 4/12 Kenya ...... 428.00 ...... 428.00 Round-trip airfare ...... 10,179.90 ...... 10,179.90 Hon. Bill Delahunt ...... 5/31 6/4 Turkey ...... 1,714.00 ...... 4 328.62 ...... 2,042.62 Round-trip airfare ...... 4,926.10 ...... 4,926.10 Brian Forni ...... 5/31 6/4 Turkey ...... 1,714.00 ...... 1,714.00 Round-trip airfare ...... 6,735.10 ...... 6,735.10 Lindsay Gilchrist ...... 5/17 5/20 Tanzania ...... 638.00 ...... 638.00 Round-trip airfare ...... 6,239.30 ...... 6,239.30 Dennis Halpin ...... 5 /30 6 /3 South Korea ...... 1,260.00 ...... 1,260.00 Round-trip airfare ...... 7,738.30 ...... 7,738.30 Hans Hogrefe ...... 4 /6 4/9 Philippines ...... 711.00 ...... 711.00 4 /9 4 /12 Indonesia ...... 699.00 ...... 699.00 Round-trip airfare ...... 12,155.50 ...... 12,155.50 Eric Jacobstein ...... 5/6 5/7 Panama ...... 254.00 ...... 254.00 Round-trip airfare ...... 926.20 ...... 926.20 Jessica Lee ...... 4/6 4/9 Philippines ...... 711.00 ...... 711.00 4 /9 4 /12 Indonesia ...... 699.00 ...... 699.00 Round-trip airfare ...... 10,765.50 ...... 10,765.50 Noelle Lusane ...... 4/7 4/9 Zimbabwe ...... 734.00 ...... 734.00 4 /9 4 /10 Kenya ...... 428.00 ...... 428.00 4/10 4/11 Sudan ...... 342.00 ...... 342.00 4/11 4/12 Kenya ...... 428.00 ...... 428.00 Round-trip airfare ...... 11,618.70 ...... 11,618.70 Julie Kim ...... 6/6 6 /12 Poland ...... 1,485.12 ...... 1,485.12 Round-trip airfare ...... 1,359.80 ...... 1,359.80 Alan Makovsky ...... 5/29 6/1 United Arab Emirates ...... 1,408.48 ...... 1,408.48 6 /1 6 /3 Bahrain ...... 792.50 ...... 4 233.78 ...... 1,026.28 6 /3 6 /5 Lebanon ...... 664.00 ...... 664.00 Round-trip airfare ...... 8,062.20 ...... 8,062.20 Robert Marcus ...... 5/29 6/1 United Arab Emirates ...... 1,408.48 ...... 1,408.48 6 /1 6 /3 Bahrain ...... 792.50 ...... 792.50 6 /3 6 /5 Lebanon ...... 664.00 ...... 664.00 Round-trip airfare ...... 8,062.20 ...... 8,062.20 Hon. Michael McMahon ...... 4/30 5/1 Qatar ...... 340.44 ...... 340.44 5 /1 5 /2 Afghanistan ...... 28.00 ...... (3) ...... 28.00 5 /2 5 /4 Pakistan ...... 636.36 ...... 636.36 Round-trip airfare ...... 8,577.90 ...... 8,577.90 Hon. Brad Miller ...... 4/30 5/1 Qatar ...... 390.44 ...... 390.44 5 /1 5 /2 Afghanistan ...... 78.00 ...... (3) ...... 78.00 5 /2 5 /4 Pakistan ...... 721.36 ...... 721.36 Round-trip airfare ...... 8,577.90 ...... 8,577.90 Daniel Mulholland ...... 6/6 6/9 Poland ...... 742.56 ...... 742.56 Round-trip airfare ...... 2,144.50 ...... 2,144.50 Walter Oleszek ...... 6/6 6/12 Poland ...... 1,485.12 ...... 1,485.12 Round-trip airfare ...... 1,359.80 ...... 1,359.80 Joo-Jin Ong ...... 5 /30 6 /2 South Korea ...... 1,000.00 ...... 4 1,442.57 ...... 2,442.57 6 /2 6 /4 China ...... 632.00 ...... 632.00 Round-trip airfare ...... 11,530.50 ...... 11,530.50

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Donald Payne ...... 4 /7 4/9 Zimbabwe ...... 734.00 ...... 734.00 4 /9 4 /10 Kenya ...... 428.00 ...... 428.00 4/10 4/11 Sudan ...... 342.00 ...... 342.00 4/11 4/12 Kenya ...... 428.00 ...... 428.00 Round-trip airfare ...... 11,043.80 ...... 11,043.80 Peter Quilter ...... 4 /5 4/6 Nicaragua ...... 256.00 ...... 256.00 4 /6 4 /8 Honduras ...... 472.00 ...... 472.00 Round-trip airfare ...... 2,034.70 ...... 2,034.70 Sheri Rickert ...... 5/17 5/21 Tanzania ...... 385.00 ...... 385.00 Round-trip airfare ...... 8,572.90 ...... 8,572.90 Hon. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen ...... 4/30 5/1 Qatar ...... 390.44 ...... 390.44 5 /1 5 /2 Afghanistan ...... 78.00 ...... (3) ...... 78.00 5 /2 5 /4 Pakistan ...... 528.36 ...... 528.36 Round-trip airfare ...... 8,577.90 ...... 8,577.90 Hon. Edward Royce ...... 4/30 5/1 Qatar ...... 390.44 ...... 390.44 5 /1 5 /2 Afghanistan ...... 78.00 ...... (3) ...... 78.00 5 /2 5 /4 Pakistan ...... 561.36 ...... 561.36 Round-trip airfare ...... 8,577.90 ...... 8,577.90 Margarita Seminario ...... 4/4 4/9 Peru ...... 1,872.00 ...... 1,872.00 Round-trip airfare ...... 6,181.70 ...... 6,181.70 Amanda Sloat ...... 6 /2 6/6 Bosnia ...... 558.00 ...... 558.00 Round-trip airfare ...... 1,535.20 ...... 1,535.20 Maureen Taft-Morales ...... 4/5 4/9 Peru ...... 1,248.00 ...... 1,248.00 Round-trip airfare ...... 6,181.70 ...... 6,181.70 Robyn Wapner ...... 5/6 5/7 Panama ...... 254.00 ...... 254.00 Round-trip airfare ...... 926.20 ...... 926.20 Clay Wellborn ...... 4/5 4 /10 Peru ...... 1,615.00 ...... 1,615.00 Round-trip airfare ...... 6,181.70 ...... 6,181.70 Lisa Williams ...... 5/14 5/16 Kazakhstan ...... 878.00 ...... 878.00 Round-trip airfare ...... 6,111.00 ...... 6,111.00 Brent Woolfork ...... 4 /5 4/10 Brazil ...... 1,211.00 ...... 1,211.00 Round-trip airfare ...... 6,825.70 ...... 6,825.70

Committee total ...... 43,628.77 ...... 235,759.70 ...... 2,004.97 ...... 281,393.44 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. 4 Indicates delegation costs. HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN, Chairman, July 29, 2010.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2010

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Andrew Wright ...... 5/24 5/29 Dubai ...... 1,631.24 ...... 2,376.10 ...... 540 ...... 4,547.34 Scott Lindsay ...... 5/24 5/29 Dubai ...... 1,673.24 ...... 2,376.10 ...... 4,049.34 Boris Maguire ...... 5/24 5/29 Dubai ...... 1,673.24 ...... 2,287.10 ...... 3,960.34 Christopher Bright ...... 5 /24 5 /29 Dubai ...... 1,654.36 ...... 2,198.10 ...... 3,852.36

Committee total ...... 6,631.98 ...... 9,237.40 ...... 540.00 ...... 16,409.38 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS, Chairman, July 31, 2010.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2010

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Brian Baird ...... 4/5 4/9 Columbia ...... 1,441.20 ...... 3,230.70 ...... 1,389.00 ...... 6,060.90 Hon. Mario Diaz-Balart ...... 4/6 4/8 Columbia ...... 720.60 ...... 2,266.70 ...... 1,389.00 ...... 4,376.30 Commercial airfare. Hon. Bart Gordon 3 ...... 4 /30 5 /2 Italy ...... 375.66 ...... 327.33 ...... 702.99 Louis Finkel 3 ...... 4 /30 5 /2 Italy ...... 375.66 ...... 327.33 ...... 702.99 Hon. Brian Baird ...... 5/29 5/30 Kuwait ...... 410.00 ...... 20.70 ...... 196.28 ...... 626.98 5/30 5/30 Iraq. 5/30 6/2 Qatar ...... 996.00 ...... 996.00 6 /2 6 /5 Syria ...... 819.33 ...... 782.36 ...... 1,601.69 6 /5 6 /6 Lebanon ...... 62.00 ...... 123.33 ...... 185.33 6 /6 6 /6 Germany ...... 0.00 Commercial airfare 4 ...... 8,060.70 ...... 8,060.70 Nicholas Palarino ...... 5/29 5/30 Kuwait ...... 410.00 ...... 20.70 ...... 196.28 ...... 626.98 5/30 5/30 Iraq ...... 0.00 5/30 6/2 Qatar ...... 996.00 ...... 996.00 6 /2 6 /5 Syria ...... 819.33 ...... 782.36 ...... 1,601.69 6 /5 6 /6 Lebanon ...... 62.00 ...... 123.33 ...... 185.33 6 /6 6 /6 Germany ...... Commercial airfare 4 ...... 8,060.70 ...... 8,060.70 Committee total ...... 7,487.78 ...... 21,660.20 ...... 5,636.60 ...... 34,784.58 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Did not travel due to late votes on departure date. Expenses are cancellation fees. 4 Entire trip except in/out of Iraq (mil/air). HON. BART GORDON, Chairman, July 29, 2010.

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Eleanor Holmes Norton ...... 8/5 8/5 Haiti ...... James Tymon ...... 5/30 6/1 Ireland ...... $866.00 ...... 6 /1 6 /2 Belgium ...... $700.00 ...... 6 /1 6 /4 Czech Republic ...... $416.00 ...... $5,877.70 ...... $5,877.70 Committee total ...... $1,982.00 ...... $5,877.70 ...... $5,877.70 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR, Chairman, Sept. 30, 2010.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2010

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Janice Schakowsky ...... 4/5 4/7 Middle East ...... 800.26 ...... 4 /8 4 /10 Middle East ...... 395.00 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 11,125.39 ...... 12,320.65 Adam Lurie ...... 4 /5 4/7 Middle East ...... 800.26 ...... 4 /8 4 /10 Middle East ...... 395.00 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 9,292.39 ...... 10,487.65 Frederick Fleitz ...... 4/5 4/7 Middle East ...... 800.26 ...... 4 /8 4 /10 Middle East ...... 395.00 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 9,292.39 ...... 10,487.65 Hon. Silvestre Reyes ...... 4/5 4/7 Mexico ...... 1,290.00 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 1,326.67 ...... 2,616.67 Michael Delaney ...... 4/5 4/7 Mexico ...... 1,290.00 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 1,730.17 ...... 3,020.17 Curtis Flood ...... 4 /7 4/9 Mexico ...... 600.00 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 2,614.67 ...... 3,214.67 Nathan Hauser ...... 4/7 4 /9 Mexico ...... 600.00 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 2,614.67 ...... 3,214.67 Hon. Peter King ...... 5/29 5/31 Middle East ...... 415.18 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 13,864.90 ...... 14,280.08 James Lewis ...... 5/29 5/31 Middle East ...... 415.18 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 13,599.90 ...... 14,015.08 Harry Hulings ...... 5/29 5/31 Middle East ...... 415.18 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 13,599.90 ...... 14,015.08 Hon. Anna Eshoo ...... 5/29 5/31 Europe ...... 1,428.12 ...... 5/31 6/2 Europe ...... 1,376.43 ...... 6 /2 6 /3 Europe ...... 306.37 ...... (3) ...... 3,110.92 Mark Young ...... 5/31 6/2 Middle East ...... 1,575.90 ...... 6 /3 6 /5 Middle East ...... 124.03 ...... 6 /5 6 /6 Middle East ...... 114.00 ...... 8,181.80 ...... 9,995.73 Commercial airfare ...... George Pappas ...... 5/30 6/1 Middle East ...... 1,575.90 ...... 6 /2 6 /4 Middle East ...... 124.03 ...... 6 /5 6 /6 Middle East ...... 114.00 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 8,181.80 ...... 9,995.73 Hon. Silvestre Reyes ...... 6/1 6/2 Europe ...... 139.00 ...... 6 /2 6 /3 Europe ...... 350.00 ...... 6 /3 6 /4 Europe ...... 400.00 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 3,181.90 ...... 4,070.90 Michael Delaney ...... 6/1 6/2 Europe ...... 139.00 ...... 6 /2 6 /3 Europe ...... 350.00 ...... 6 /3 6 /4 Europe ...... 400.00 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 2,509.20 ...... 3,398.20 In accordance with title 22, United States Code, Section 1754(b)(2), information as would iden- tify the foreign countries in which the Com- mittee Members and staff have traveled is omitted. Committee total ...... 118,243.85 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. h HON. SILVESTRE REYES, Chairman, July 30, 2010. EXPENDITURE REPORTS CONCERNING OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL Reports concerning the foreign currencies and U.S. dollars utilized for Speaker-Authorized Official Travel during the first, second, and third quarters of 2010 pursuant to Public Law 95–384 are as follows:

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2010

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Juan Lara ...... 4/04 4/10 Japan ...... 2,924.00 ...... 9,228.80 ...... 12,152.80 Javier Martinez ...... 4/04 4/10 Japan ...... 2,924.00 ...... 9,228.80 ...... 12,152.80 Mike Brinck ...... 4/04 4/10 Japan ...... 2,924.00 ...... 9,228.80 ...... 12,152.80 Committee total ...... 8,772.00 ...... 27,686.40 ...... 36,458.40 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. BOB FILNER, Chairman, Aug. 13, 2010.

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. David Price ...... 6/6 6/8 Poland ...... 1,002.57 ...... 1,002.57 John Lis ...... 6/6 6/9 Poland ...... 1,435.14 ...... 2,109.00 ...... 3,544.14 Asher Hildebrand ...... 6/6 6/10 Poland ...... 1,913.52 ...... 1,324.80 ...... 3,228.32 Margarita Seminario ...... 6/6 6/12 Poland ...... 2,870.28 ...... 1,324.80 ...... 4,195.08 Committee total ...... 11,970.11 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. DAVID E. PRICE, Chairman, July 12, 2010.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO SENEGAL, LIBERIA, KENYA, TANZANIA, AND MALI, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JULY 3 AND JULY 15, 2010

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. David Price ...... 7/3 7 /4 Senegal ...... 241.00 ...... (3) ...... 241.00 Hon. David Dreier ...... 7/3 7/4 Senegal ...... 241.00 ...... (3) ...... 241.00 Hon. Allyson Schwartz ...... 7/3 7/4 Senegal ...... 241.00 ...... (3) ...... 241.00 Hon. Keith Ellison ...... 7/3 7/4 Senegal ...... 241.00 ...... (3) ...... 241.00 Hon. K. Michael Conaway ...... 7/3 7/4 Senegal ...... 185.02 ...... (3) ...... 185.02 Hon. Vern Buchanan ...... 7/3 7 /4 Senegal ...... 241.00 ...... (3) ...... 241.00 Hon. Patrick J. Kennedy ...... 7/3 7/4 Senegal ...... 241.00 ...... (3) ...... 241.00 Hon. Lorraine Miller ...... 7 /3 7/4 Senegal ...... 241.00 ...... (3) ...... 241.00 Hon. John Sullivan ...... 7/3 7/4 Senegal ...... 241.00 ...... (3) ...... 241.00 John Lis ...... 7/3 7 /4 Senegal ...... 241.00 ...... (3) ...... 241.00 Margarita Seminario ...... 7/3 7/4 Senegal ...... 241.00 ...... (3) ...... 241.00 Asher Hildebrand ...... 7/3 7 /4 Senegal ...... 191.00 ...... (3) ...... 191.00 Rachael Leman ...... 7/3 7 /4 Senegal ...... 241.00 ...... (3) ...... 241.00 Brad Smith ...... 7 /3 7/4 Senegal ...... 241.00 ...... (3) ...... 241.00 Janice Robinson ...... 7/3 7/4 Senegal ...... 241.00 ...... (3) ...... 241.00 Pearl Alice Marsh ...... 7 /3 7/4 Senegal ...... 241.00 ...... (3) ...... 241.00 Karen Robb ...... 7/3 7/4 Senegal ...... 241.00 ...... (3) ...... 241.00 Shalanda Young ...... 7/3 7 /4 Senegal ...... 241.00 ...... (3) ...... 241.00 Hon. David Price ...... 7/4 7 /6 Liberia ...... 580.00 ...... (3) ...... 580.00 Hon. David Dreier ...... 7/4 7/6 Liberia ...... 460.00 ...... (3) ...... 460.00 Hon. Allyson Schwartz ...... 7/4 7/6 Liberia ...... 580.00 ...... (3) ...... 580.00 Hon. Keith Ellison ...... 7/4 7/6 Liberia ...... 460.00 ...... (3) ...... 460.00 Hon. K. Michael Conaway ...... 7/4 7/6 Liberia ...... 460.00 ...... (3) ...... 460.00 Hon. Vern Buchanan ...... 7/4 7 /6 Liberia ...... 580.00 ...... (3) ...... 580.00 Hon. Patrick J. Kennedy ...... 7/4 7/6 Liberia ...... 460.00 ...... (3) ...... 460.00 Hon. Donald Payne ...... 7 /4 7/6 Liberia ...... 230.00 ...... (3) ...... 230.00 Hon. Lorraine Miller ...... 7 /4 7/6 Liberia ...... 460.00 ...... (3) ...... 460.00 Hon. John Sullivan ...... 7/4 7/6 Liberia ...... 432.00 ...... (3) ...... 432.00 John Lis ...... 7/4 7 /6 Liberia ...... 460.00 ...... (3) ...... 460.00 Margarita Seminario ...... 7/4 7/6 Liberia ...... 460.00 ...... (3) ...... 460.00 Asher Hildebrand ...... 7/4 7 /6 Liberia ...... 410.00 ...... (3) ...... 410.00 Rachael Leman ...... 7/4 7 /6 Liberia ...... 460.00 ...... (3) ...... 460.00 Brad Smith ...... 7 /4 7/6 Liberia ...... 460.00 ...... (3) ...... 460.00 Janice Robinson ...... 7/4 7/6 Liberia ...... 460.00 ...... (3) ...... 460.00 Pearl Alice Marsh ...... 7 /4 7/6 Liberia ...... 460.00 ...... (3) ...... 460.00 Karen Robb ...... 7/4 7/6 Liberia ...... 460.00 ...... (3) ...... 460.00 Shalanda Young ...... 7/4 7 /6 Liberia ...... 460.00 ...... (3) ...... 460.00 Hon. David Price ...... 7/6 7 /9 Kenya ...... 1,089.15 ...... 3 362.00 ...... 1,451.15 Hon. David Dreier ...... 7/6 7/9 Kenya ...... 1,050.00 ...... 3 362.00 ...... 1,412.00 Hon. Allyson Schwartz ...... 7/6 7/9 Kenya ...... 1,140.00 ...... 3 362.00 ...... 1,502.00 Hon. Keith Ellison ...... 7/6 7/9 Kenya ...... 1,050.00 ...... 3 362.00 ...... 1,412.00 Hon. K. Michael Conaway ...... 7/6 7/9 Kenya ...... 1,044.12 ...... 3 362.00 ...... 1,406.12 Hon. Vern Buchanan ...... 7/6 7 /9 Kenya ...... 1,140.00 ...... 3 362.00 ...... 1,502.00 Hon. Patrick J. Kennedy ...... 7/6 7/9 Kenya ...... 1,280.00 ...... 3 4,394.70 ...... 5,674.70 Hon. Donald Payne ...... 7 /6 7/9 Kenya ...... 1,050.00 ...... 3 362.00 ...... 1,412.00 Hon. Lorraine Miller ...... 7 /6 7/9 Kenya ...... 1,050.00 ...... 3 362.00 ...... 1,412.00 Hon. John Sullivan ...... 7/6 7/9 Kenya ...... 995.00 ...... 3 362.00 ...... 1,357.00 John Lis ...... 7/6 7 /9 Kenya ...... 1,050.00 ...... 3 362.00 ...... 1,412.00 Margarita Seminario ...... 7/6 7/9 Kenya ...... 1,050.00 ...... 3 362.00 ...... 1,412.00 Asher Hildebrand ...... 7/6 7 /9 Kenya ...... 950.00 ...... 3 362.00 ...... 1,312.00 Rachael Leman ...... 7/6 7 /9 Kenya ...... 1,050.00 ...... 3 362.00 ...... 1,412.00 Brad Smith ...... 7 /6 7/9 Kenya ...... 1,050.00 ...... 3 362.00 ...... 1,412.00 Janice Robinson ...... 7/6 7/9 Kenya ...... 1,050.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,050.00 Pearl Alice Marsh ...... 7 /6 7/9 Kenya ...... 1,050.00 ...... 3 362.00 ...... 1,412.00 Karen Robb ...... 7/6 7/9 Kenya ...... 1,050.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,050.00 Shalanda Young ...... 7/6 7 /9 Kenya ...... 1,050.00 ...... 3 362.00 ...... 1,412.00 Hon. David Price ...... 7/9 7 /11 Tanzania ...... 448.00 ...... (3) ...... 448.00 Hon. David Dreier ...... 7/9 7/11 Tanzania ...... 448.00 ...... (3) ...... 448.00 Hon. Allyson Schwartz ...... 7/9 7/11 Tanzania ...... 448.00 ...... (3) ...... 448.00 Hon. Keith Ellison ...... 7/9 7/10 Tanzania ...... 224.00 ...... 4,687.00 ...... 4,911.00 Hon. K. Michael Conaway ...... 7/9 7/11 Tanzania ...... 448.00 ...... (3) ...... 448.00 Hon. Vern Buchanan ...... 7/9 7 /11 Tanzania ...... 448.00 ...... (3) ...... 448.00 Hon. Donald Payne ...... 7 /9 7/11 Tanzania ...... 448.00 ...... (3) ...... 448.00 Hon. Lorraine Miller ...... 7 /9 7/11 Tanzania ...... 448.00 ...... (3) ...... 448.00 Hon. John Sullivan ...... 7/9 7/11 Tanzania ...... 448.00 ...... (3) ...... 448.00 John Lis ...... 7/9 7 /11 Tanzania ...... 448.00 ...... (3) ...... 448.00 Margarita Seminario ...... 7/9 7/11 Tanzania ...... 448.00 ...... (3) ...... 448.00 Asher Hildebrand ...... 7/9 7 /11 Tanzania ...... 448.00 ...... (3) ...... 448.00 Rachael Leman ...... 7/9 7 /11 Tanzania ...... 448.00 ...... (3) ...... 448.00 Brad Smith ...... 7 /9 7/11 Tanzania ...... 448.00 ...... (3) ...... 448.00 Janice Robinson ...... 7/9 7/11 Tanzania ...... 448.00 ...... (3) ...... 448.00 Pearl Alice Marsh ...... 7 /9 7/11 Tanzania ...... 448.00 ...... (3) ...... 448.00 Karen Robb ...... 7/9 7/11 Tanzania ...... 448.00 ...... (3) ...... 448.00 Shalanda Young ...... 7/9 7 /11 Tanzania ...... 448.00 ...... (3) ...... 448.00 Hon. David Price ...... 7/11 7/12 Mali ...... 212.00 ...... 3 5,910.00 ...... 6,122.00 Hon. David Dreier ...... 7/11 7/12 Mali ...... 212.00 ...... 3 5,910.00 ...... 6,122.00 Hon. Allyson Schwartz ...... 7/11 7/12 Mali ...... 212.00 ...... 3 5,910.00 ...... 6,122.00 Hon. K. Michael Conaway ...... 7/11 7/12 Mali ...... 110.00 ...... 3 5,910.00 ...... 6,020.00 Hon. Vern Buchanan ...... 7/11 7/12 Mali ...... 212.00 ...... 3 5,910.00 ...... 6,122.00 Hon. Donald Payne ...... 7 /11 7 /12 Mali ...... 212.00 ...... 3 5,910.00 ...... 6,122.00 Hon. Lorraine Miller ...... 7 /11 7 /12 Mali ...... 212.00 ...... 3 5,910.00 ...... 6,122.00 Hon. John Sullivan ...... 7/11 7/12 Mali ...... 212.00 ...... 3 5,910.00 ...... 6,122.00 John Lis ...... 7/11 7/15 Mali ...... 848.00 ...... (3) ...... 848.00 Margarita Seminario ...... 7/11 7/15 Mali ...... 848.00 ...... (3) ...... 848.00

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Asher Hildebrand ...... 7/11 7/15 Mali ...... 648.00 ...... (3) ...... 648.00 Rachael Leman ...... 7/11 7/15 Mali ...... 848.00 ...... (3) ...... 848.00 Brad Smith ...... 7 /11 7 /15 Mali ...... 848.00 ...... (3) ...... 848.00 Janice Robinson ...... 7/11 7/15 Mali ...... 848.00 ...... (3) ...... 848.00 Pearl Alice Marsh ...... 7 /11 7 /15 Mali ...... 848.00 ...... (3) ...... 848.00 Karen Robb ...... 7/11 7/15 Mali ...... 848.00 ...... (3) ...... 848.00 Shalanda Young ...... 7/11 7/13 Mali ...... 746.00 ...... (3) ...... 746.00 Committee total ...... 112,603.99 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. HON. DAVID E. PRICE, Chairman, Aug. 12, 2010.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO ISRAEL, AFGHANISTAN, AND GERMANY, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN AUG. 2 AND AUG. 7, 2010

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Tammy Baldwin ...... 8/3 8/4 Israel ...... 146.00 ...... 146.00 8 /5 8 /6 Afghanistan ...... 28.00 ...... 28.00 8 /7 8 /7 Germany ...... 176.25 ...... 176.25 8/4 ...... 3 100.00 ...... 100.00 8/6 ...... 3 24.00 ...... 24.00 8/4 ...... 3 10.00 ...... 10.00 8/5 ...... 3 20.00 ...... 20.00 8/6 ...... 3 16.00 ...... 16.00 8/7 ...... 3 53.25 ...... 53.25 8/7 ...... 3 1.80 ...... 1.80 8/7 ...... 3 47.30 ...... 47.30 8/7 ...... 3 5.40 ...... 5.40 8/6 ...... 3 135.00 ...... 135.00 Committee total ...... 350.25 ...... 412.75 ...... 763.00 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Meals, hotels and incidentals. HON. TAMMY BALDWIN, Chairman, Aug. 26, 2010.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO HAITI, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED ON AUG 6, 2010

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Steny Hoyer ...... 8 /6 8/6 Haiti ...... (3) ...... Hon. David Price ...... 8/6 8 /6 Haiti ...... (3) ...... Hon. Donna Edwards ...... 8/6 8/6 Haiti ...... (3) ...... Hon. Yvette Clarke ...... 8/6 8/6 Haiti ...... (3) ...... Hon. Aaron Schock ...... 8/6 8/6 Haiti ...... (3) ...... Hon. Roscoe Bartlett ...... 8/6 8/6 Haiti ...... (3) ...... Mariah Sixkiller ...... 8 /6 8/6 Haiti ...... (3) ...... Elizabeth Murray ...... 8/6 8 /6 Haiti ...... (3) ...... 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. HON. STENY H. HOYER, Chairman, Sept. 7, 2010.

(AMENDED) REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2010

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Keith Ellison ...... 3/29 3/31 Saudi Arabia ...... 1,347.52 ...... 1,347.52 3/31 4/1 Jordan...... 360.00 ...... 360.00 4/1 4/2 Israel...... 402.00 ...... 402.00 4/2 4/5 Egypt...... 542.05 ...... 542.05 ...... 4 14,640.99 ...... 14,640.99 Hon. Eni F.H. Faleomavaega ...... 2/13 2/14 Morocco ...... 592.10 ...... (3) ...... 592.10 2/15 2/16 Spain...... 901.61 ...... (3) ...... 901.61 2/17 2/20 Australia...... 1,471.29 ...... (3) ...... 1,471.29 Hon. Jeff Flake ...... 2/5 2/7 Germany ...... 5 419.60 ...... (3) ...... 419.60 Hon. Sheila Jackson Lee ...... 3/30 3/31 Qatar ...... 3/31 3/31 Yemen...... 342.00 ...... 342.00 3/31 4/1 Bahrain...... 4/1 4/3 Pakistan...... 180.00 ...... 180.00 ...... 4 10,045.20 ...... 10,045.20 Alan Makovsky ...... 1/28 1/31 Sweden ...... 1,058.00 ...... 1,058.00 ...... 4 9,051.90 ...... 9,051.90 Committee total ...... 7,616.17 ...... 33,738.09 ...... 41,354.26 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended.

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CBO ESTIMATE OF PAY-AS-YOU-GO EFFECTS FOR S. 2868, THE FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULES USAGE ACT OF 2010, AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE

By fiscal year, in millions of dollars— 2010– 2010– 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2015 2020

NET INCREASE OR DECREASE (¥) IN THE DEFICIT Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Impact 1 ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 S. 2868 would amend federal law to allow disaster relief organizations to use the federal supply schedules of the General Services Administration to procure goods and services from private firms for disaster preparedness and re- sponse activities. CBO estimates that the increasing the number of purchases would increase offsetting receipts by less than $500,000 annually. Because those fees can be spent by GSA without further appropriation, the net budgetary impact of the legislation would be negligible.

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-527, ‘‘Wastewater By Mr. MCKEON: ETC. System Regulation Amendment Act of 2010’’; H.R. 6129. A bill to release the Bodie Wil- to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- derness Study Area in Mono County, Cali- Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive ment Reform. communications were taken from the fornia; to the Committee on Natural Re- Speaker’s table and referred as follows: f sources. 9373. A letter from the Chairman, Council REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON By Mr. STARK (for himself, Mr. of the District of Columbia, transmitting PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS HERGER, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. REICHERT, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-501, ‘‘Frank Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of Kameny Way Designation Act of 2010’’; to DAVIS of Kentucky, Ms. LINDA T. the Committee on Oversight and Govern- committees were delivered to the Clerk SA´ NCHEZ of California, Mr. BOUSTANY, ment Reform. for printing and reference to the proper Mr. MEEK of Florida, Mr. ROSKAM, 9374. A letter from the Chairman, Council calendar, as follows: Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of of the District of Columbia, transmitting Mr. MCGOVERN: Committee on Rules. Texas, Mr. KLEIN of Florida, Mr. LIN- Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-526, ‘‘Gun Of- House Resolution 1620. Resolution providing DER, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. LARSON of Con- fender Registration Temporary Amendment for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4785) to necticut, Mr. ETHERIDGE, Mr. POM- Act of 2010’’; to the Committee on Oversight amend the miscellaneous rural development EROY, Mr. KIND, Mr. LEVIN, and Mr. and Government Reform. provisions of the Farm Security and Rural THOMPSON of California): 9375. A letter from the Chairman, Council Investment Act of 2002 to authorize the Sec- H.R. 6130. A bill to amend title XI of the of the District of Columbia, transmitting retary of Agriculture to make loans to cer- Social Security Act to expand the permissive Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-534, ‘‘Transpor- tain entities that will use the funds to make exclusion from participation in Federal tation Infrastructure Temporary Amend- loans to consumers to implement energy ef- health care programs to individuals and enti- ment Act of 2010’’; to the Committee on ficiency measures involving structural im- Oversight and Government Reform. provements and investments in cost-effec- ties affiliated with sanctioned entities; to 9376. A letter from the Chairman, Council tive, commercial off-the shelf technologies the Committee on Energy and Commerce, of the District of Columbia, transmitting to reduce home energy use (Rept. 111–594). and in addition to the Committee on Ways Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-533, ‘‘Redevelop- Referred to the House Calendar. and Means, for a period to be subsequently ment of the Center Leg Freeway (Interstate determined by the Speaker, in each case for 395) Act of 2010’’; to the Committee on Over- f consideration of such provisions as fall with- sight and Government Reform. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 9377. A letter from the Chairman, Council in the jurisdiction of the committee con- of the District of Columbia, transmitting Under clause 2 of rule XII, public cerned. Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-525, ‘‘Not-for- bills and resolutions of the following By Mr. NYE: Profit Hospital Corporation Establishment titles were introduced and severally re- H.R. 6131. A bill to impose conditions on Temporary Amendment Act of 2010’’; to the ferred, as follows: the disestablishment, closure, or realign- Committee on Oversight and Government By Mr. GARAMENDI: ment of the United States Joint Forces Com- Reform. H.R. 6126. A bill to provide for 100 percent 9378. A letter from the Chairman, Council mand and on workload reductions of civilian expensing for capital property placed in serv- of the District of Columbia, transmitting personnel of that command, and for other ice on or after September 8, 2010, and before Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-524, ‘‘Approval of purposes; to the Committee on Armed Serv- 2012; to the Committee on Ways and Means. the Transfer of Control of Starpower Com- ices. By Mr. BUYER: munications, LLC, and its Cable Franchise By Mr. FILNER (for himself, Mr. H.R. 6127. A bill to amend title 38, United and Cable System to Yankee Cable Acquisi- MICHAUD, Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN, Mr. States Code, to provide for the continued tion, LLC Temporary Act of 2010’’; to the HALL of New York, and Mr. TEAGUE): provision of health care services to certain Committee on Oversight and Government veterans who were exposed to sodium dichro- H.R. 6132. A bill to amend title 38, United Reform. 9379. A letter from the Chairman, Council mate while serving as a member of the States Code, to establish a transition pro- of the District of Columbia, transmitting Armed Forces at or near the water injection gram for new veterans, to improve the dis- Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-523, ‘‘Health In- plant at Qarmat Ali, Iraq, during Operation ability claim system, and for other purposes; surance for Dependents Act of 2010’’; to the Iraqi Freedom; to the Committee on Vet- to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Committee on Oversight and Government erans’ Affairs. By Mr. ANDREWS (for himself and Mr. Reform. By Mr. MCDERMOTT (for himself, Mr. ROONEY): 9380. A letter from the Chairman, Council CHANDLER, Ms. WOOLSEY, Ms. SUTTON, H.R. 6133. A bill to require the lender or of the District of Columbia, transmitting Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, Ms. Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-502, ‘‘Summer RICHARDSON, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. servicer of a home mortgage, upon a request Pool Safety Temporary Act of 2010’’; to the TIERNEY, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. CRITZ, Mr. by the homeowner for a short sale, to make Committee on Oversight and Government LOEBSACK, and Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ a prompt decision whether to allow the sale; Reform. of California): to the Committee on Financial Services. 9381. A letter from the Chairman, Council H.R. 6128. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado: enue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary of of the District of Columbia, transmitting H.R. 6134. A bill to provide for a 10 percent Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-500, ‘‘Dorothy the Treasury to issue prospective guidance reduction in pay for Members of Congress; to Irene Height Memorial Library Designation clarifying the employment status of individ- Act of 2010’’; to the Committee on Oversight uals for purposes of employment taxes and to make Federal civilian employees subject to a and Government Reform. prevent retroactive assessments with respect period of mandatory unpaid leave, and to re- 9382. A letter from the Chairman, Council to such clarifications; to the Committee on duce appropriations for salaries and expenses of the District of Columbia, transmitting Ways and Means. for offices of the legislative branch, during

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A bill to designate the facility of 40th anniversary of the Coastal States Orga- H.R. 3765: Mr. GERLACH and Mr. MILLER of the United States Postal Service located at nization, and for other purposes; to the Com- Florida. 4865 Tallmadge Road in Rootstown, Ohio, as mittee on Natural Resources. H.R. 3786: Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin and Mr. the ‘‘Marine Sgt. Jeremy E. Murray Post Of- By Mr. HASTINGS of Florida (for him- WILSON of Ohio. fice’’; to the Committee on Oversight and self, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. H.R. 3839: Mr. DEFAZIO. Government Reform. POSEY, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Mr. H.R. 4037: Mr. RAHALL and Mr. CLAY. By Mr. SESTAK (for himself, Mr. PAT- LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. BISHOP of Geor- H.R. 4114: Mr. RANGEL. RICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania, Mr. gia, Mr. CAO, Mrs. DAVIS of Cali- H.R. 4197: Mr. POE of Texas. CRITZ, Ms. SCHWARTZ, and Mr. CAR- fornia, and Mr. DEUTCH): H.R. 4278: Mrs. DAHLKEMPER. NEY): H. Res. 1625. A resolution recognizing the H.R. 4322: Mr. TOWNS and Mr. MORAN of H.R. 6141. A bill to amend the Workforce important role zoos, aquariums, and other Virginia. Investment Act of 1998, to authorize a na- wildlife organizations have played in the re- H.R. 4339: Mr. BACA, Mr. HONDA, Mr. GON- tional grant program for on-the-job training; sponse efforts in the Gulf region following ZALEZ, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. GUTIERREZ, to the Committee on Education and Labor. the Deepwater Horizon oil spill that began Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. HARE, Ms. By Mr. TONKO: on April 20, 2010; to the Committee on Nat- CLARKE, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. KIL- H.R. 6142. A bill to direct the Secretary of ural Resources. DEE, Mr. BOREN, and Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Labor, the Secretary of Energy, and the Sec- By Ms. WATSON: H.R. 4353: Mr. DOGGETT. retary of Education to, jointly, develop a H. Res. 1626. A resolution commending the H.R. 4477: Mr. CLAY. workforce training and education program to National Student Leadership Conference for H.R. 4554: Mr. CLEAVER and Mr. GUTIERREZ. prepare workers for careers in the alter- organizing college campus experiences for H.R. 4555: Mr. DONNELLY of Indiana. native energy and energy efficiency indus- high school students for more than 20 years; H.R. 4632: Mr. PASCRELL. tries; to the Committee on Education and to the Committee on Education and Labor. Labor. H.R. 4677: Mr. MOORE of Kansas. By Mr. TONKO (for himself and Mr. f H.R. 4689: Mr. HOLDEN, Ms. ROYBAL-AL- STARK): LARD, Mr. GORDON of Tennessee, Mr. HARE, H.R. 6143. A bill to amend title XVIII of the ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Mr. CLAY, Mr. SULLIVAN, Mr. ENGEL, and Ms. Social Security Act to eliminate the 190-day Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors MCCOLLUM. lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric hos- were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 4735: Mr. MITCHELL. pital services under the Medicare Program; H.R. 4769: Mr. INSLEE. to the Committee on Ways and Means. tions as follows: H.R. 4770: Mr. INSLEE and Mr. HINCHEY. By Mr. CLEAVER: H.R. 21: Mr. KUCINICH. H.R. 4788: Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Penn- H. Con. Res. 317. Concurrent resolution H.R. 39: Ms. PINGREE of Maine. sylvania and Mr. WILSON of Ohio. commemorating the national partnership be- H.R. 208: Mr. DOYLE, Mr. HARE, and Mr. H.R. 4794: Mr. CASTLE. tween Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi and MICA. H.R. 4806: Ms. MATSUI. Omega Psi Phi Fraternities and Big Brothers H.R. 303: Mr. REHBERG. H.R. 4844: Ms. MATSUI. Big Sisters; to the Committee on Education H.R. 571: Mr. OLSON. H.R. 4879: Mr. PAYNE. and Labor. H.R. 881: Mr. BRADY of Texas. H.R. 4921: Mrs. DAHLKEMPER. By Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- H.R. 892: Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. H.R. 5029: Mr. SESSIONS. fornia (for herself, Ms. RICHARDSON, H.R. 1034: Mr. DJOU. H.R. 5034: Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Mr. BACA, Mr. RANGEL, and Mr. MEEK H.R. 1079: Mr. GRIFFITH and Mr. JOHNSON of H.R. 5071: Mr. GRIJALVA. of Florida): Illinois. H.R. 5081: Mr. HODES.

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H.R. 5095: Mr. STEARNS and Mr. TURNER. H. Con. Res. 224: Ms. JENKINS. H. Res. 1476: Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. ELLISON, H.R. 5162: Mr. ISSA, Mr. KIND, and Mr. H. Con. Res. 259: Mr. WOLF and Mr. THOMP- Ms. HARMAN, Mr. MARKEY of Massachusetts, SMITH of Nebraska. SON of Pennsylvania. and Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California. H.R. 5177: Mr. PRICE of Georgia. H. Con. Res. 267: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. H. Res. 1488: Mr. BACA, Mr. DAVIS of Illi- H. Con. Res. 309: Ms. CASTOR of Florida. H.R. 5191: Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. nois, Mr. LATHAM, Mr. HINCHEY, Ms. SHEA- H. Con. Res. 311: Mr. BRADY of Pennsyl- STARK, and Ms. HIRONO. PORTER, and Mr. YOUNG of Florida. H.R. 5288: Mr. ARCURI, Mr. BAIRD, and Ms. vania, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. MCCOTTER, H. Res. 1498: Mr. SCHOCK and Mr. WOOLSEY. Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. MCHENRY, Mr. CARDOZA, MCCOTTER. H.R. 5295: Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. ROSS, Mr. CONAWAY, Ms. FUDGE, and Ms. H.R. 5324: Mr. HIMES and Mr. PRICE of FOXX. H. Res. 1503: Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. North Carolina. H. Con. Res. 316: Mr. LATTA, Mr. BARTON of MCNERNEY, Mr. MEEK of Florida, Mr. LEWIS H.R. 5339: Mr. BILBRAY. Texas, Mr. MACK, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. PITTS, of Georgia, Mr. BOSWELL, Mr. BISHOP of New H.R. 5376: Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. KING York, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. BERMAN, H.R. 5434: Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California, of Iowa, Mr. GINGREY of Georgia, Mr. BISHOP Ms. KOSMAS, Mr. STARK, Mr. MACK, Mr. Mr. VAN HOLLEN, and Mr. ANDREWS. of Utah, Mr. POSEY, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. SERRANO, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. H.R. 5460: Ms. BERKLEY and Ms. RICHARD- MARCHANT, Mr. MCHENRY, Mr. COBLE, Mr. WU, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Ms. HIRONO, and Ms. SON. HENSARLING, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, WOOLSEY. H.R. 5483: Mr. LANCE. Mrs. LUMMIS, and Mrs. BACHMANN. H. Res. 1507: Mr. ROSKAM, Mr. MCCOTTER, H.R. 5504: Mr. GARAMENDI and Ms. ZOE H. Res. 93: Mr. GARAMENDI and Mr. THOMP- Mr. GORDON of Tennessee, Mr. ISRAEL, and LOFGREN of California. SON of California. Ms. HIRONO. H. Res. 111: Mr. CASSIDY. H.R. 5523: Mr. SIMPSON. H. Res. 1523: Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. BOUCHER, H. Res. 173: Mr. CARSON of Indiana. H.R. 5625: Mr. MARSHALL and Mr. HINCHEY. ARTLETT ARROW OGERS H. Res. 397: Mr. BARROW. Mr. B , Mr. B , Mr. R of H.R. 5680: Mr. MCINTYRE. H. Res. 767: Mr. WU. Alabama, and Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. H.R. 5689: Mr. DELAHUNT and Mr. BISHOP of H. Res. 1319: Mr. GRIJALVA. H. Res. 1524: Mr. GUTIERREZ. Georgia. H. Res. 1343: Mr. JONES. H. Res. 1528: Mr. THOMPSON of California H.R. 5732: Ms. SHEA-PORTER. H. Res. 1348: Mr. WELCH. and Ms. SPEIER. H.R. 5735: Mr. HEINRICH. H. Res. 1377: Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. H. Res. 1532: Mr. COSTA and Mrs. MALONEY. H.R. 5794: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. OBERSTAR, and Mr. H.R. 5803: Mr. HODES. GEORGE MILLER of California. H. Res. 1582: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. H.R. 5804: Mr. STARK. H. Res. 1430: Ms. RICHARDSON, Mr. QUIGLEY, H. Res. 1588: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. H.R. 5820: Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. ROTHMAN of Ms. NORTON, Mr. MEEKS of New York, Mr. FORTENBERRY, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, New Jersey, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. MORAN of Vir- RYAN of Ohio, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. GUTIER- Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Ms. JACKSON LEE of ginia, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. REZ, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California, Texas, Mr. MORAN of Kansas, Ms. SERRANO, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. LEE of Cali- Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Ms. BORDALLO, and Mr. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. TIERNEY, and Ms. WOOL- fornia, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, and RANGEL. SEY. Mr. HEINRICH. H. Res. 1433: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, H. Res. 1590: Mr. LINDER, Mr. COHEN, Mr. H.R. 5828: Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. KINGSTON, ISSA, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. CUMMINGS, and Mr. H.R. 5833: Mr. MCMAHON, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. Mr. HARE, Mr. INGLIS, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. PRICE BUTTERFIELD. PETERS, Mr. HELLER, and Ms. WASSERMAN of North Carolina, Mr. FARR, Mr. MOORE of H. Res. 1600: Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. PAUL, SCHULTZ. Kansas, Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. BARTLETT, Mr. Mr. EHLERS, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. H.R. 5853: Mr. BURTON of Indiana. MICHAUD, Mr. POSEY, Mr. JOHNSON of Geor- FRANK of Massachusetts, Ms. JENKINS, Mr. H.R. 5861: Mr. HIGGINS. gia, Ms. SUTTON, Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. WATT, Mr. PITTS, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. SNYDER, Ms. H.R. 5916: Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. CAMPBELL, Mr. KUCINICH, Ms. FOXX, Ms. KAP- SHEA-PORTER, Mr. LATHAM, Mr. H.R. 5925: Mr. MICHAUD. TUR, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN, Mr. H.R. 5926: Mr. ENGEL, Mr. MCGOVERN, and BROWN of South Carolina, Mr. ROGERS of BILBRAY, Mr. HARE, Mr. STUPAK, Mr. POSEY, Mr. PLATTS. Kentucky, Mr. SHULER, Mr. MCMAHON, Mr. Mr. GORDON of Tennessee, Mr. BARTLETT, Ms. H.R. 5928: Mr. PETERSON, Ms. FOXX, Mr. KRATOVIL, Mr. SCHRADER, Mrs. DAHLKEMPER, SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. GARAMENDI, KINGSTON, and Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. KIND, Mr. ALTMIRE, Mr. FILNER, Mr. PE- Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. KING of New York, Mr. H.R. 5944: Mr. DOYLE and Mr. LOEBSACK. TERSON, Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. FOS- LEWIS of Georgia, and Mr. ARCURI. H.R. 5961: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. TER, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. DAVIS of Ten- H. Res. 1605: Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. H.R. 5972: Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin and Mr. nessee, Ms. GIFFORDS, Mr. SALAZAR, Mr. BOYD, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. SCHAUER, Mr. HILL. SIRES, Mr. HONDA, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. KLEIN OLVER, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. HOYER, Ms. CAS- H.R. 5982: Mr. POMEROY. of Florida, and Mr. YARMUTH. TOR of Florida, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. H.R. 6059: Mr. STARK. H. Res. 1438: Mr. WOLF. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. TONKO, Mr. BOREN, Mr. BOS- H.R. 6065: Mr. KING of New York. H. Res. 1442: Mr. LATTA and Mr. JONES. H.R. 6071: Ms. KAPTUR. H. Res. 1444: Mr. CROWLEY, Ms. NORTON, Ms. WELL, Mr. KRATOVIL, Ms. PINGREE of Maine, H.R. 6072: Ms. KOSMAS, Mr. GRAVES of Mis- BORDALLO, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. MARKEY of Mas- Ms. TSONGAS, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, souri, Mr. COBLE, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, sachusetts, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. ROGERS of Michigan, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. and Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. SMITH of Washington, and Ms. BERKLEY. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. H.R. 6081: Mr. WEINER. H. Res. 1449: Mr. PRICE of Georgia, Ms. ROS- BILBRAY, Mr. HOEKSTRA, Mr. UPTON, Mr. H.R. 6085: Mr. GRIJALVA and Ms. LEHTINEN, Mr. COBLE, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, SHIMKUS, Mr. ROSKAM, and Mr. DANIEL E. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. HELLER, Mr. HOEKSTRA, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. LUNGREN of California. H.R. 6091: Mr. STARK, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. ROE of Tennessee, Mr. MOORE H. Res. 1613: Mr. ELLISON, Mr. SHERMAN, HINCHEY, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- of Kansas, Mr. BARROW, Mr. THOMPSON of Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas, Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. fornia, Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey, and Ms. California, and Mr. BLUNT. SIRES, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. PRICE of North Caro- WOOLSEY. H. Res. 1461: Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. BLUNT, lina, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. MCMAHON, Mr. H.J. Res. 94: Mr. POE of Texas, Mr. JOHNSON Mr. HOLDEN, Ms. MARKEY of Colorado, and SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. MEEKS of New York, of Georgia, and Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. MARKEY of Massachusetts. Mr. FORTENBERRY, and Ms. MCCOLLUM.

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Vol. 156 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2010 No. 124 Senate The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was U.S. SENATE, RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME called to order by the Honorable MARK PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, Washington, DC, September 15, 2010. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- BEGICH, a Senator from the State of pore. Under the previous order, the Alaska. To the Senate: Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, leadership time is reserved. of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby PRAYER f appoint the Honorable MARK BEGICH, a Sen- The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- ator from the State of Alaska, to perform MORNING BUSINESS fered the following prayer: the duties of the Chair. Let us pray. DANIEL K. INOUYE, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Eternal Lord God, the fountain of all President pro tempore. pore. Under the previous order, there that blesses us, we thank You for the Mr. BEGICH thereupon assumed the will now be a period for the transaction gift of this new day. These undeserved chair as Acting President pro tempore. of morning business for 1 hour, with seconds, minutes, and hours You have Senators permitted to speak therein graciously given to us provide opportu- f for up to 10 minutes each, with the nities to honor You. RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY time divided and controlled between As our lawmakers do the challenging LEADER the two leaders or their designees, with legislative labors of this body, may the Republicans controlling the first The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- they feel gratitude to You for the privi- half and the majority controlling the pore. The majority leader is recog- lege of living in these difficult days final half. nized. when faithfulness in service brings Mr. REID. Mr. President, I suggest even greater glory to Your Name. Let f the absence of a quorum and ask that Your kingdom come, and may Your the time be charged equally against will be done on Earth as it is in heaven. SCHEDULE both sides. Lord, use our lawmakers to seek Your Mr. REID. Mr. President, following The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- guidance to do Your will and to fulfill any leader remarks, there will be a pe- pore. Without objection, it is so or- Your sovereign purposes for our time riod of morning business for 1 hour, dered. and for all people. Teach them to listen with Senators during that time allowed The clerk will call the roll. to each other, to respond in respect, es- to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The The assistant legislative clerk pro- teem, and wisdom, so that laws written Republicans will control the first half ceeded to call the roll. here will represent the best in justice of morning business and the majority Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- and equity for the welfare of our Re- will control the next half. imous consent that the order for the public and the world. Following morning business, the Sen- quorum call be rescinded. We pray in Your sovereign Name. ate will resume consideration of H.R. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Amen. 5297, the small business jobs bill. Yes- pore. Without objection, it is so or- f terday, cloture was invoked on the sub- dered. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE stitute amendment, and the Mr. REID. Mr. President, staff has in- postcloture debate time will expire formed me that our block of time is The Honorable MARK BEGICH led the around 6:15 tonight. Furthermore, clo- fully called for, the full 30 minutes. I Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: ture was also filed on the underlying again call for the calling of the roll for I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the bill. I continue to work with my col- a quorum, and that time will come off United States of America, and to the Repub- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, leagues. Senator MCCONNELL and I the first 30 minutes of the Republicans’ indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. have had a number of conversations on time as the first 30 minutes is theirs. how to terminate this legislation and The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- f send it to the House. We hope to be pore. The clerk will call the roll. APPOINTMENT OF ACTING able to complete that soon. When we The assistant legislative clerk pro- PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE have something worked out, we will ceeded to call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The notify Senators. Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, I clerk will please read a communication The Senate will recess from 2:45 p.m. ask unanimous consent the order for to the Senate from the President pro to 3:30 p.m. today to allow for Senators the quorum call be rescinded. tempore (Mr. INOUYE). to attend the September 11 remem- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- The assistant legislative clerk read brance ceremony on the east front cen- pore. Without objection, it is so or- the following letter: ter steps of the Capitol. dered.

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In looking at this, it was deter- another $1.4 billion in infrastructure military construction program, par- mined we should bring them home from investments planned for the Wiesbaden ticularly in Germany, Korea, and Germany to train in America to ac- consolidation and the recapitalization Guam, because, as the ranking member commodate our families in America of medical facilities and the potential of the Military Construction Sub- and to deploy from America, where we to increase costs, it would cost up to $2 committee, I am seeing that we are would control the capability to deploy billion over the next 10 years if all four changing a strategy. Yet we have not quickly and cost efficiently. BCTs were kept in the Europe. The fi- had the strategy explained to us. This On that basis, we have invested $14 nancial stakes are high. is the beginning of a huge taxpayer- billion in U.S. bases to accommodate The GAO is recommending in its re- funded influx of rebuilding overseas in the military and the families who were port that the Secretary of Defense take a way that I think is perhaps duplica- projected to come to American bases advantage of a pause before final deci- tive and even against the interests that and have the training capabilities they sions are made on the Army’s Euro- have been shown in our previous strat- need. Now we are seeing requests for pean force structure, conduct a com- egy. I think it is time to take a pause. military construction, and it triggered prehensive analysis of alternatives, and I rise to speak because the GAO has our committee to say: Wait a minute. have a process that is credible in deter- just released a study this week that We are supposed to be pulling out of mining what the costs are and whether says we should take a pause. The Mili- Germany, but now we are seeing the those units should be kept in Europe tary Construction Subcommittee, Army get ready to put $1 billion to $4 or, as originally planned and as in- chaired by Senator JOHNSON—and I re- billion into military construction, to vested in our military bases in Amer- spect and appreciate his leadership in change their headquarters from Heidel- ica, what it is going to cost. this so much—asked the GAO to do a berg to Wiesbaden, and duplicate what The GAO has concluded that we need study because we were seeing the Army we have already done in the United a comprehensive analysis. coming in and asking for what is going States for construction projects in Eu- It conducted important cost-benefit to be a commitment for $1 to $2 billion rope, Korea, and Guam, without dem- analyses at the urging of the Military to change their headquarters from Hei- onstrating the cost efficiencies or pro- Construction and Veterans Affairs Sub- delberg to Wiesbaden and to add more jected future costs. committee, chaired by Senator JOHN- BCTs than were originally intended to The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- SON. The GAO report findings are in- stay in Germany. We looked at this pore. The Senator has used 5 minutes. structive. I hope the Pentagon will and said: Wait a minute. We are get- Mrs. HUTCHISON. I ask unanimous pause and take a fresh look at this ting ready to duplicate a lot of effort consent for an additional 5 minutes. military construction program to de- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- that we have made in bases in America termine, does it serve our Nation not pore. Is there objection? Hearing no ob- and at a great taxpayer expense. Yet to move those troops back? We pre- jection, it is so ordered. we are not seeing the backup and the Mrs. HUTCHISON. I thank the Sen- pared the bases for them. The families, strategy proposed to support this kind ator from Maryland. the medical units, are in the United of taxpayer expense. Now we are seeing an expensive and States now. So, please, I am asking the Let me start back in the beginning. duplicative strategy—well, there is not Pentagon to determine if it does serve Prior to the 2010 Quadrennial Defense a strategy but request for spending. I our best military strategy and our tax- Review, the Army planned to return am asking for a strategy. payers to keep those troops in Europe the four brigade combat teams sta- The Government Accountability Of- rather than moving them back. tioned in Europe to the United States fice did issue a report this week that I want to thank Senator JOHNSON for in fiscal years 2012 and 2013. It would says the Army’s justification for keep- including a provision in the military save millions annually in overseas sta- ing the forces in Europe was based on a construction/VA appropriations bill tioning costs. This was in response to flawed analysis, and it would cost tax- that would restrict the level of spend- the Overseas Basing Commission—that payers up to $2 billion, from 2012 to ing in overseas construction. Our bill was passed by Congress—to adopt a 2021, to pay for it. Let me reference a would restrict the use of MILCON force projection strategy. The Pen- couple things from the report. The funds for Germany until the Depart- tagon is reversing the recent efforts to GAO found the decision to retain bri- ment of Defense completes the fol- transform the military and restation gades in Europe to require the Army to lowing: an evaluation of the NATO tens of thousands of military personnel seek roughly $176 million annually to strategy concept review, the U.S. as- back on U.S. soil. That is what the support the Bamberg and Swineford sessment of its defense posture in Eu- Overseas Basing Commission rec- communities, again in fiscal year 2013. rope, a front-end assessment of DOD’s ommended, passed by Congress, sup- Those are the communities that would global posture from fiscal year 2012 to ported by Congress, and now we seem have had Army facilities. 2016 in the program budget review to see a change in that strategy but The Army now estimates that not re- cycle. without a projection of what the strat- turning two of the four BCTs, brigade I have shared my concerns with the egy would be. combat teams, in Europe to the United Secretary of Defense. I have asked him, What the Overseas Basing Commis- States could potentially cost between as our committee has asked him, to sion found, and the Pentagon origi- $1 billion and $2 billion between fiscal provide to the Congressional defense nally agreed with, is that training and years 2012 and 2021. It will cost an aver- committees a comprehensive Army deployment of forces was determined age of 360 million American dollars per basing strategy for Europe based on to be superior in the U.S. bases and year to retain those units in Europe these assessments and a projected certainly more cost efficient. We that were scheduled to be moved to timeline and a cost estimate of what learned that there were constraints on America. this will be. transferring the members of our mili- Closing the Heidelberg facility and In Korea, it is the same. We need a tary into Iraq because we could not use moving the headquarters to Wies- cost estimate for the decision that the the airspace of certain European coun- baden—the Army estimated that move Pentagon has apparently made to put tries, and we could not go on the train from Heidelberg to go to Wiesbaden more troops and families into Korea through certain European countries. It would save hundreds of millions of dol- without any accommodation for the was costly to get our troops from Ger- lars in 2013. But the GAO found the new facilities that will be needed for many into Iraq, more costly than it Army now admits they will need $150 the accompanied families’ military should have been. million annually to support the con- transfer into Korea. In addition, there are training con- tinuing operation in Heidelberg be- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- straints. The Overseas Basing Commis- cause of delays. pore. The Senator’s time has expired.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:20 Sep 16, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15SE6.002 S15SEPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with SENATE September 15, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7099 Mrs. HUTCHISON. I thank you for al- mates it will need approximately $150 mil- able to determine if completed and planned lowing me to have the extra 5 minutes. lion annually to support continued oper- facilities will meet the Army’s quality-of-life I thank the Senator from Maryland. ations. Both our review and an analysis per- and other facility planning criteria. Our in- formed by the Army found gaps in the sup- ability to validate infrastructure require- This is a serious issue. The Department port used to justify the decision to close Hei- ments reflects systemic issues that have of Defense says they are trying to cut delberg and consolidate forces in Wiesbaden. been brought to the Army’s attention, but back on military spending, and this is Our work revealed that the original analyses have not yet been resolved. For example, in a place that would be very important, were poorly documented, limited in scope, a June 2010 report addressing domestic facil- because if we are going to have accom- and based on questionable assumptions. De- ity requirements, we reported that the panied service people, more in Korea partment of the Army officials also found Army’s Real Property Planning and Analysis now, we have got to accommodate the U.S. Army Europe’s original analysis in- System did not always produce reliable re- those families. There will be a longer adequate and performed another more de- sults for some types of facilities because the tailed analysis in mid-2009 that affirmed the systems have often relied on data that were duration of mission, and we have got to decision to consolidate but lowered the esti- not complete, current, or accurate. Until the accommodate them. mated savings. In the longer term, if DOD Army has a process to calculate facility re- There is going to be a cost, and we decides not to return two of the four Brigade quirements based on current and accurate have not even seen the cost estimates Combat Teams in Europe to the United information, the department cannot be as- for that yet. We should take a pause on States the incremental cost could be signifi- sured that planned Army facilities in Europe this German MILCON until we know if cant. The Army estimates that, depending will meet quality-of-life and other facility that is the right thing for our global upon the assumptions used, it will poten- standards. tially cost between $1 billion and $2 billion We are recommending that DOD require strategy. I thank the Senator from more from fiscal years 2012–2021 to keep the the Army to conduct a comprehensive anal- Maryland for accommodating me on two brigades in Europe than it would cost to ysis of alternatives for stationing forces in the time. There will be further discus- return them to the United States. DOD is re- Europe that, at a minimum, should be done sion, I assure you. considering retaining the brigades in Europe as expeditiously as possible upon the comple- I ask unanimous consent that the in part because senior military officials in tion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organiza- summary from the GAO report be Europe have said that four brigade combat tion’s strategic concept announcement and consider the costs and benefits of a range of printed in the RECORD. teams in Europe are needed to meet oper- There being no objection, the mate- ational and mission requirements. According force structure and basing alternatives. Ad- to DOD officials, the evaluation of U.S. ditionally, we are recommending that the rial was ordered to be printed in the forces in Europe will be primarily focused on Army develop a consistent process to deter- RECORD, as follows: whether four combat brigades will be re- mine specific facility requirements associ- U.S. GOVERNMENT tained in Europe. DOD and Army guidance ated with the various basing options. In ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE, call for the department to consider alter- written comments on a draft of this cor- Washington, DC, September 13, 2010. natives as part of the economic analyses con- respondence, DOD stated that it concurred Subject: Defense planning: DOD needs to re- ducted when contemplating construction or with our recommendations and have already view the costs and benefits of basing al- real property acquisition, which are deci- initiated a strategy-based assessment of U.S. ternatives for Army forces in Europe. sions that often arise in the basing decision defense posture to be completed by the end of calendar year 2010 and that the Army in- Hon. DANIEL K. INOUYE, process, but we found that prior analyses Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. have been limited in scope, or based on as- tends to develop a central, on line classified Senate. sumptions that were questionable. Without a site containing Army Stationing and Instal- lation Plan population data that will reflect Hon. TIM JOHNSON, comprehensive analysis, the Army may lack out-year stationing decisions that are classi- Chairman, Subcommittee on Military Construc- sufficient information to determine the most fied due to host-nation sensitivity. tion, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agen- cost effective approach to maintaining a cies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. continued military presence in Europe that BACKGROUND Senate. will align with the evolving North Atlantic Since 2004, as part of DOD’s Integrated Treaty Organization strategic concept and Global Presence and Basing Strategy, the SUMMARY U.S. defense posture. Army has drawn down its forces in Europe Keeping more Army forces in Europe than Once DOD determines its force structure and consolidated remaining forces and infra- originally planned would result in signifi- and basing plans for a region, it then needs structure at fewer locations. As a result, ac- cant additional costs; however, it is unclear to determine the types and quantities of fa- cording to Army officials these efforts have the extent to which DOD plans to weigh cilities necessary to provide operational and resulted in significant recurring savings. As these costs against the benefits of having ad- quality of life support to its soldiers and shown in figure 1, the Army’s plan called for ditional forces overseas, especially in light families; however, we were unable to vali- reducing the number of permanent, or endur- of an evolving European strategic concept date whether completed or planned facilities ing, major installations in Europe to six lo- and U.S. posture plans. In the near term, in Europe would meet Army facility plan- cated in Germany at Wiesbaden, delays in decisions associated with two ini- ning criteria because U.S. Army Europe Baumholder, Kaiserslautern, Grafenwoehr, tiatives will impact the Army’s costs in Eu- planners use inconsistent processes to gen- Stuttgart, and Ansbach, and one located in rope. First, prior to the 2010 Quadrennial De- erate facility requirements. The Army in Eu- Italy at Vicenza. Figure 1 also shows instal- fense Review, the Army had planned to re- rope does not consistently use the official lations located in Germany at Schweinfurt turn two of four brigade combat teams sta- Army facility planning tools that are de- and Bamberg that the Army originally tioned in Europe to the United States in fis- signed to calculate, using population data planned to close; however, the status of cal years 2012 and 2013, which would have and facility space criteria, the facilities re- these installations is now uncertain because saved millions annually in overseas sta- quired to accommodate forces and ensure of the February 2010 Quadrennial Defense Re- tioning costs by allowing the closure of in- that quality-of-life and other facility stand- view tentative decision to retain forces in stallations located at Bamberg and ards are met. Army officials stated that its Europe pending a global force posture re- Schweinfurt, Germany. However, these plans facility planning systems do not always in- view. are on hold pending an announcement of the clude current force structure and installa- From fiscal years 2004 to 2009, the Army North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s stra- tion population data because overseas basing spent approximately $1.3 billion dollars to tegic concept planned to be announced in No- decisions are sensitive and not reflected in support its infrastructure transformation vember 2010, as well as ongoing U.S. assess- the systems before public announcements and consolidation plans in Europe, The ma- ments of the global defense posture, which are made. The Army’s systems showed popu- jority of this investment was used to under- have a less clear time frame for completion. lations at some installations even after an- take two main efforts: (1) the consolidation The decision to retain these brigades in Eu- ticipated closure dates, making the require- of operational forces close to Europe’s train- rope will require the Army to seek funding of ments generated by the systems inaccurate. ing facilities at Grafenwoehr, Germany and roughly $176 million annually to support the Army planners in Europe use unofficial, lo- (2) the consolidation of the U.S. Army Eu- Bamberg and Schweinfurt communities be- cally developed systems to determine re- rope’s Airborne Brigade Combat Team in ginning in fiscal year 2013, according to quirements, and we found that planners at Vicenza, Italy. In and around Grafenwoehr, Army estimates. Second, U.S. Army Europe different installations were not using con- the Army spent about $473 million on facili- estimated that closing Heidelberg and mov- sistent methods to calculate requirements ties. These included new or renovated oper- ing its headquarters to Wiesbaden would for barracks and other facilities. The Army ational complexes, maintenance and oper- save hundreds of millions of dollars annually planners in Europe told us that they are de- ations centers, and barracks to support beginning in 2013. However, because of uncer- veloping their own criteria for determining Army brigade combat teams and other units. tainty for the funding of construction in the requirements that varies among the in- Other work at Grafenwoehr included upgrad- Wiesbaden, Heidelberg will remain open stallations. Because these alternative meth- ing a medical and dental facility and con- longer than originally planned and the pre- ods are not linked with the Army’s official structing a new post exchange and com- viously estimated savings will be delayed by system and its resident facility criteria and missary, dining facility, physical fitness cen- 2 years or more. As a result, the Army esti- vary among the installations, we were un- ter, as well as numerous other facilities to

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Army and DOD planning military construction to build bar- ing to Army, Joint Staff and DOD guidance, guidance describing economic analyses to racks facilities at Grafenwoehr to meet the unit commanders, U.S. Army Europe, and support military construction projects or de- current barracks standard, though this was European Command are responsible for pro- cisions about the acquisition of real property not part of the original transformation and viding analytical support and coordinating indicate that reasonable alternatives should consolidation plan. At Vicenza, Italy, the proposed basing actions. For example, for be considered when contemplating projects. Army has spent about $424 million on facili- stationing actions and unit moves, com- For example, DOD Instruction 7041.3 indi- ties to accommodate an expected increase in manders of units stationed in Europe will re- cates that the analyses should address alter- the forces stationed in Italy. The Army’s view the mission, operational facilities, base natives that consider the availability of ex- construction and renovation projects include support, available resources, potentially in- isting facilities and estimated costs and ben- headquarters and maintenance buildings, cluding available funds, and political and en- efits, among other factors. Similarly, Army barracks, child development centers, and vironmental effects of the proposed basing Pamphlet 415–3 identifies the consideration schools at various locations around Vicenza. action. For force structure changes, Army and evaluation of alternatives as sound eco- The remainder of the Army’s investment, in- Headquarters or U.S. Army Europe obtains nomic principles underlying the economic cluding Payment-in-Kind and Sustainment, input and comments from affected com- analyses to be performed in support of mili- Restoration, and Modernization funds, were mands, including European Command, the tary construction projects. When we asked used to support transformation and consoli- functional combatant commands and the to see the original analyses for the 2005 deci- dation-related projects throughout Germany, component commands. Army Headquarters sion, U.S. Army Europe officials provided us including at Ansbach, Heidelberg, and transmits the resulting proposal to the Joint with an information paper that had been pre- Kaiserslautern, among others. Staff and requests approval by the Secretary In addition to the Army’s projects at pared in response to our request but did not of Defense. European Command conducts an Grafenwoehr and Vicenza, the Army and produce documentation to support the origi- assessment of the implications of potential TRICARE Management Activity have plans nal decision. Little detail was available force structure changes, to inform the Joint for two major infrastructure projects to sup- about the alternatives that had been consid- Staff and Office of the Secretary of Defense port forces in Europe at a cost of almost $1.4 ered, or how quantitative criteria (like cost billion. These include construction of an of the relative values or benefits and costs or savings) and qualitative criteria (like force Army headquarters facility at Wiesbaden, risks. The assessment includes political- protection and access to airfields) were Germany and construction of a replacement military, operational risk, force structure, weighed in the decision. Army officials told regional medical center adjacent to infrastructure, and resource implications of us that alternatives to Wiesbaden had been Ramstein Air Base near Kaiserslautern, Ger- the proposed change, and it should address considered in discussions, and that these many. Moving and consolidating several alternatives considered, where applicable. were rejected in favor of Wiesbaden. In addi- Army headquarters from Heidelberg and FUTURE PLANS FOR ARMY FORCES IN EUROPE tion, although they noted that estimated other locations to Wiesbaden is the last step ARE UNCERTAIN, BUT COSTS ARE LIKELY TO cost savings was one of the key reasons for in the U.S. Army Europe’s transformation BE HIGHER THAN EARLIER ARMY ESTIMATES the decision, they also told us that the deci- and consolidation plan that began in 2004. Keeping the four brigades in Europe will sion was primarily based on judgment. Fur- According to U.S. Army Europe officials, require the Army to seek funds to keep in- thermore, according to DOD officials, the consolidating the headquarters would opti- stallations open in the near term (fiscal analysis was not rigorous or documented. mize command and control, intelligence, and years 2013 and 2014) and future decisions Department of the Army officials also signal capabilities; provide a more respon- about force structure could result in $1 bil- deemed the analysis inadequate to defend sive organizational structure; offer better lion to $2 billion in incremental costs in the the operational and business needs for the force protection options than at the current long term if four combat brigades, rather consolidation and as a result called for addi- location in Heidelberg; and provide access to than two, are retained. The Army’s force tional cost analysis to be conducted by offi- a nearby Army airfield. The Wiesbaden loca- structure in Europe is subject to the results cials from the Assistant Chief of Staff-In- tion would include a theater-level command of several pending reviews including a com- stallation Management. A subsequent, more and control center, a consolidated intel- prehensive review of U.S. defense posture robust cost analysis completed in 2009 re- ligence center, and a network warfare center worldwide. To date, however, DOD has not duced the estimated annual cost savings to at a cost of approximately $240 million. The announced the details of the scope and tim- less than half of the original estimate, but first increment of $59.5 million was appro- ing for the completion of this comprehensive affirmed the decision to consolidate in Wies- priated for fiscal year 2009 to build the com- review. baden. DOD has updated its plans and has an- mand and control center and the U.S. Army Retaining forces in Europe will require the nounced that its current plan is to close the Corps of Engineers began design work for the facilities in and around Heidelberg by 2015, facility in the first quarter of the fiscal year Army to spend additional funds, lowering anticipated near-term savings but has not yet obtained all the funding to 2010. DOD’s second project is to replace the build the new headquarters complex in Wies- Delays and changes in decisions will re- regional medical center located in Landstuhl baden. and the Medical Clinic at Ramstein Air Base quire the Army to seek hundreds of millions Keeping more forces in Europe than originally in Germany with a new consolidated medical of dollars more annually than planned to planned could cost up to $2 billion in the center adjacent to Ramstein Air Base near support facilities in Europe that they origi- long term Kaiserlautern, Germany at a cost projected nally intended to close. As part of its plans at $1.2 billion. According to DOD, this to return two brigade combat teams sta- DOD has not yet made a final decision on project is being driven by the effort to re- tioned in Europe to the United States in fis- the number of brigades that will remain in capitalize medical facilities worldwide, and cal years 2012 and 2013, U.S. Army Europe in- Europe for the long term; however, the was not part of the effort to transform and tended to close installations located at Bam- Army’s Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff consolidate Army forces in Europe. The med- berg and Schweinfurt, Germany. However, for Programs (G8) estimates that the long- ical center is a major hospital that provides the decision to retain these brigades in Eu- term incremental costs for keeping the two primary care for more than 40,000 military rope delays or eliminates these savings and, brigades in Europe will be between $1 billion personnel and 245,000 beneficiaries in the Eu- according to Installation Management Com- and $2 billion for fiscal year 2012 through ropean Command. The facility also provides mand-Europe, will require the Army to seek 2021. The projected costs will vary depending medical support for casualties that are air- funding of roughly $176 million annually be- on whether forces are sent from the United evacuated from Iraq and Afghanistan: ginning in fiscal year 2013 to support base op- States to Europe for training to maintain a wounded personnel are flown into Ramstein erations at these two communities. constant presence in Europe. Figure 2 com- Air Base and then taken by bus to Landstuhl In addition, U.S. Army Europe planned pares the Army’s annual estimated cost for Regional Medical Center, approximately 20 hundreds of millions in savings by closing fiscal years 2012 through 2021 for keeping the minutes away. According to TRICARE Man- Heidelberg and consolidating in Wiesbaden two additional brigades in Europe versus re- agement Activity officials, a 2002–2003 Army by 2013 and did not program funding to oper- turning them to the United States, assuming Medical Department study recommended ate this installation beyond 2012. However, no rotational costs. As shown, in years 2012 that DOD renovate and add to the existing because of uncertainty for the funding of and 2013 the need to construct facilities in hospital in Landstuhl. However, in 2009, the construction in Wiesbaden, Heidelberg will the United States to house the returning bri- Senate Appropriations Committee directed remain open longer than originally planned gades would cost more than retaining the DOD to complete a site assessment for this and the previously estimated savings will be brigades in Europe at existing installations. approach and the Office of the Deputy Under delayed by 2 years or more. As a result, the However, Army analyses show that for fiscal Secretary of Defense (Installations and Envi- Army estimates it will need approximately year 2014 through 2021 it will cost on average ronment) conducted a new analysis that in- $150 million annually to support continued $360 million more per year to retain the bri- cluded consideration of alternative sites. operations. gades in Europe. One of the reasons officials decided upon the Both our review and the subsequent anal- Several factors make keeping the two ad- new construction adjacent to Ramstein Air yses performed by the Army found gaps in ditional brigades in Europe more expensive Base was because it allows for easier access the support used to justify the decision to than returning them to the United States. to the airfield where wounded personnel ar- close Heidelberg and consolidate forces in These include the cost to provide schools and rive from combat zones. Wiesbaden. The original analyses were poor- commissaries overseas, increased personnel

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For example, the Army es- data and, in some cases, planners have used projects often contained conflicting or inac- timates that for fiscal years 2016 to 2021 it alternative or workaround methods to de- curate information and planners sometimes will need approximately $370 million to im- velop facility requirements. generated incorrect requirements when they prove facilities at Bamberg and Schweinfurt Army guidance directs garrison planning used the systems. Although the Army Audit to meet quality of life standards because im- staff to use an Army-wide system, known as Agency found that planned military con- provements had not been planned for either the Real Property Planning and Analysis struction projects were adequate to support of these locations as they had previously System, to conduct facility requirements U.S. Army Europe’s installation plans, it been scheduled to be returned to the German analyses which determine requirements for also identified concerns with the accuracy of government. the number, type, and size of facilities need- the information used to determine facility Even with the potential significant long- ed to accommodate forces stationed at each requirements in Europe. The report noted term costs, senior military officials in Eu- installation. The planning and analysis sys- that project planners often did not maintain rope have argued that the larger force struc- tem uses installation population data from adequate documentation supporting how ture is necessary. In March 2010, the Com- the Army Stationing and Installation Plan they determined requirements and, as a re- mander of European Command stated in and Army standardized facility criteria sult, often had to recreate the information written testimony that without four brigade needed to support the population and meet to support their analysis. In addition, in a combat teams and certain headquarters ca- mission requirements and quality-of-life June 2010 report that examined facility re- pabilities European Command assumes risks standards. For example, the system uses in- quirements for Army installations in the in its capability to conduct steady-state se- stallation population data to determine the United States, we found that the Army’s curity cooperation, shaping, and contingency required number and size of headquarters Real Property Planning and Analysis Sys- missions and that deterrence and reassur- and administrative buildings, maintenance tem did not always produce reliable results ance are at increased risk. He also stated facilities, barracks, medical and dental clin- for some types of facilities because the sys- that the loss of certain headquarters com- ics, commissaries, and other support facili- tem has often relied on data that are not bined with significant force requirements in ties needed at each installation. complete, current, or accurate. For instance, support of Overseas Contingency Operations According to Army officials, the force we found that the facility design criteria had outside the European Command region structure and installation population data not been updated to reflect current standard makes retaining four brigade combat teams used by the Real Property Planning and designs for 47 of the 58 facility types in the critical to the United States Army Europe’s Analysis System are not current and thus system. As a result of our findings, to im- and European Command’s mission. not accurate. Army officials stated that its prove the accuracy and completeness of the facility planning systems do not always in- Army’s Real Property Planning and Analysis DOD’s plans for reviewing U.S. global defense clude current force structure and installa- System as a tool for generating facility re- posture are unclear, but alternatives under tion population data because overseas basing quirements, we recommended that the Sec- consideration are limited decisions are sensitive and not reflected in retary of Defense direct the Secretary of the The Army’s force structure in Europe is the systems before public announcements Army to develop and implement guidance subject to the results of a pending review of are made. For example, we found in the case that requires the Army Criteria Tracking the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s of Vicenza that the facility requirements in System which feeds standardized facility cri- Strategic Concept and an accompanying U.S. the planning and analysis system did not teria into the Army’s Real Property Plan- assessment of the U.S. European defense pos- track with anticipated increases in the in- ning and Analysis System to be updated to ture network. The new North Atlantic Trea- stallation population. Specifically, the reflect changes to facility designs as they ty Organization strategic concept is sched- Army’s force structure is expected to almost are made. DOD concurred with our rec- uled to be unveiled at a November 2010 meet- double in Vicenza, Italy for fiscal years 2010 ommendation and stated that the Army has ing in Lisbon, Portugal. The 2010 Quadren- to 2014, yet the planning and analysis system already taken action to enhance the accu- nial Defense Review announced plans for a was not edited to reflect a corresponding in- racy of its planning systems to better re- comprehensive review of U.S. defense pos- crease in facility requirements. spond to changing requirements. ture worldwide and the Secretary of Defense Because the stationing data do not always CONCLUSIONS issued a memorandum in May 2010 identi- reflect current or planned force structure de- With over $1.3 billion invested since 2004, fying global posture as a critical issue to be cisions, U.S. Army Europe planners often use another $1.4 billion in infrastructure invest- scrutinized in preparation for the fiscal year alternative methods to determine facility re- ments planned for the Wiesbaden consolida- 2012 budget process. To date, DOD has yet to quirements. However, such methods use tion and the recapitalization of medical fa- announce the details of the scope and timing spreadsheets that are not linked to the plan- cilities, and the potential to increase costs for the completion of its comprehensive re- ning and analysis system or the criteria by up to $2 billion over the next 10 years if view of global posture. database. And, because the alternative re- all four Army brigades are kept in Europe, DOD and Army guidance should prompt quirements determination methods are not the financial stakes are high for DOD as it the department to consider alternatives linked with the official planning system and considers its future posture. Existing guid- when contemplating basing decisions. In our its resident facility criteria and standards, it ance should prompt the department to con- past work, we have found weaknesses in the is unknown if planned facilities will meet sider analyses of alternatives when contem- department’s process for adjusting defense Army quality-of-life and other facility plating basing options; however, previous global posture and linking it with current standards contained in that system. We Army analyses have not been well docu- strategy. And, even though DOD has stated found that planners were not using con- mented, and the plans being pursued are that it plans to conduct a comprehensive re- sistent methods to calculate facility require- based on a previous strategy developed in view of global posture, DOD and Army offi- ments. To illustrate, key U.S. Army Europe 2004 and may not be aligned with a new stra- cials told us their review of Army forces in officials told us that because accompaniment tegic concept that has yet to be determined. Europe will focus on whether four combat rates for troops in Europe are different than In addition, the Army’s approach to man- brigades will be retained in Europe. Addi- in the United States, Army installation aging its facilities thus far has resulted in tionally, until the North Atlantic Treaty Or- planners in Europe were not using the uncertainty concerning whether completed ganization new strategic concept is unveiled, Army’s facility planning criterion for deter- and planned facilities will meet infrastruc- it is not known if DOD and the Army are mining barracks and family housing require- ture needs. Until facility requirements re- making basing decisions that will support ments; instead, they are using their own sub- flect quality-of-life and other standardized the new strategy. jective estimates that vary among the in- facilities criteria, there is inadequate assur- INCONSISTENT PROCESSES TO DEVELOP FACILITY stallations. Planners explained that it was a ance that the Army’s facilities in Europe REQUIREMENTS HAMPERS VALIDATION OF FA- challenge to develop these rates because the will fully meet the needs of soldiers and CILITY NEEDS documents available to them that provided their families. Without a comprehensive re- Once DOD determines its force structure details on installation population were not view the Army may lack sufficient informa- and basing plans for a specific region, it then always up to date and did not accurately re- tion to determine the most cost effective ap- needs to determine the types and quantities flect future Army force structure decisions. proach to maintaining a continued presence of facilities necessary to provide operational This lack of consistency in the methods used in Europe. and quality of life support to its soldiers and by planners in Europe and not knowing to RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXECUTIVE ACTION families; however, we were unable to vali- what extent the planners are using current To take advantage of the pause before final date whether completed and planned facili- information to determine facility require- decisions on the Army’s European force ties in Europe meet Army facility planning ments precluded us from validating whether structure are made and determine the best criteria because U.S. Army Europe planners completed or planned facilities in Europe course of action for its European posture, we use inconsistent processes to generate facil- would satisfy its infrastructure needs. recommend that the Secretary of Defense di- ity requirements. The Army in Europe does Our inability to validate infrastructure re- rect the Secretary of the Army to take the not consistently use official Army facility quirements reflects systemic issues that following two actions: planning tools to calculate its requirements. have been brought to the Army’s attention, 1, Conduct a comprehensive analysis of al- The Army’s official tools for determining fa- but have not yet been resolved. A 2006 Army ternatives for stationing forces in Europe. At

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We mine specific facility requirements associ- Business Administration has the tools all talk about keeping jobs in America. ated with the various options. to help small companies. But we need Let’s not outsource. Let’s keep the jobs We are sending copies of this report to to give them the tools that can work in right here in America. Well, again, if other congressional committees and inter- the current economy. So this legisla- you are a small company, and you are ested parties. We are also sending copies to tion extends the 7(a) loans under the trying to get through the bureaucracy the Secretaries of Defense and the Army. In SBA from $2 million to $5 million, the of exporting, it can become very dif- addition, this report will be available at no charge on our Web site at http:// 504 loans from $1.5 million to $5.5 mil- ficult. This legislation makes it easier www.gao.gov. If you or your staff have any lion, and the micro loans. They may for our small companies to be able to questions about this report, please contact not seem like a lot of money, $35,000 to participate in international trade, me. Contact points for our Offices of Con- $50,000, but that could be the key piece keeping jobs here in America, creating gressional Relations and Public Affairs may of the puzzle necessary for a company more jobs, helping our economy, reduc- be found on the last page of this report. GAO to start or expand and create more jobs ing the balance of payment problems staff who made key contributions to this re- in our communities. we have with other countries. It is a port are listed in enclosure II. The legislation also extends the SBA win-win situation for the U.S. econ- JOHN PENDLETON, guarantees to 90 percent and waives Director, omy. Defense Capabilities and Management. the costs so we can make it affordable. In addition, this legislation provides The legislation sets up an intermediary tax relief for small companies. Tax re- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- lending program so that we encourage lief. We all talk about that. You get pore. The Senator from Maryland. banks to make more loans to small higher deductions for startup costs so f businesses. In all, it is estimated that small companies can get help from the SMALL BUSINESS LENDING it will generate $5 billion of credit for Federal Government as far as tax re- small businesses, creating 300,000 jobs. lief. Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I take That is quite a step forward, quite an It provides tax equity for small com- this time, first, to thank Senator important step forward to help our panies in the deductions of their health LANDRIEU for her persistence in bring- communities. insurance costs, and allows for the con- ing forward legislation that is going to In addition, the legislation includes tinued writeoff of capital expenditures help small businesses. We are on the help to our States. In the State of that were included in the Recovery verge, I hope this week, to finally pass Maryland, we have our own program. Act. So there are a lot of tools to help in the Senate legislation that will help Governor O’Malley has a program that small companies grow. But here is the the small businesses in our country— is aggressively helping small compa- good news: It is done without adding H.R. 5297 that is now before us. Hope- nies in Maryland. The problem is, as any money to the deficit of the coun- fully we are going to be able to get this you know, State budgets are strapped. try. It is totally paid for. We all under- legislation through the Senate. This bill provides $1.5 billion more for stand we have to energize the growth What this bill does is create jobs. I the programs our States are operating of jobs in our economy, but we cannot am proud to serve on the Small Busi- in order to expand those programs. do it at the cost of raising the deficit. ness Committee. We have been working That will be leveraged to far more than This bill provides the tools but makes long and hard, and many of the provi- $1.5 billion of new credit to small com- sure that we do not add to the deficit sions we have supported in our com- panies. It will provide substantial help of the country, again, strengthening mittee on a strong bipartisan basis are in Maryland and all of the States of the underlying economy so that we get included in the legislation that is now our Nation. true job growth. before us. The bill also deals with the con- I thank all who have been responsible This bill is about helping small busi- tinuing problem of contracting. If you to help bring this bill together. I think nesses so we can create more jobs for are a small company, you are trying to it is an important step forward in cre- our communities. I think my col- get a contract with the Federal Gov- ating new jobs and helping our econ- leagues will all agree and acknowledge ernment—you do not have a lot of con- omy grow and helping small companies that more jobs are created through tract officers in your business, you are help our country. I am proud to sup- small companies than through large trying to be very efficient, you need port this legislation and hope we can companies. If we are going to be able to help so you can get a fair shake in bid- move it quickly this week and get the grow our economy, we have to be able ding for a Federal contract. tools out there helping our small com- to help our small businesses. Unfortunately, today there have been panies grow, creating more jobs for the It is also known that innovation is abuses known as bundling where agen- people in our communities. more likely to come from the opportu- cies have bundled together a lot of I yield the floor. nities from small companies. So we small contracts into a large contract, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- need to pay attention to and help our making it very difficult for a small pore. The Senator from Washington small companies help our economy company to get any part of that Fed- State. grow. The bill that is before us incor- eral contract. In addition, there is Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, over porates many of the provisions that prime contractor abuse in not paying the last several months I have been have been voted on in a bipartisan way the subcontractors on time, which are pushing very hard for this legislation by the Small Business Committee. But generally more likely to be the smaller that would help small business owners let me tell you this: I traveled the companies. in my home State of Washington ac- State of Maryland during our August This legislation incorporates the cess the capital they need to expand break when we are back in our States. work of our committee to make it easi- and create jobs. I had a chance to visit all parts of the er for Federal procurement officers to I stand here today to urge all of our State of Maryland and visited many enter into contracts with small busi- colleagues to put politics aside and fi- small business owners. The No. 1 issue nesses. The proposal is estimated to nally allow this critical legislation to they continued to raise with me is the create another 100,000 jobs in our com- pass. I spent the last month criss- ability to be able to borrow money, to munities. crossing my home State of Washington get credit for their businesses to ex- This is what we need to do. These are talking to families and small business pand. not partisan issues. These are bipar- owners about ways that we can create We spent a lot of time trying to help tisan. I do not know of anyone who dis- jobs and grow the economy. What I the Wall Street bankers, but, quite agrees with our efforts to try to help heard again and again from so many of frankly, it has not gotten to the small small businesses with more credit or these small business owners is that one

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I believe strongly that we need owns a grocery store in Tacoma. He to focus more on community banks if CONCLUSION OF MORNING told me he wants to hire new employ- we are really going to make progress BUSINESS ees. His business is primed to grow. But and bring true recovery to Main Street The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning when he went to the bank to get a loan businesses. business is closed. he was turned down. I am proud to stand here today in f I spoke with a small business owner support of the small business lending SMALL BUSINESS LENDING FUND named Peter Aaron, who owns the El- legislation now before us. This bill ACT OF 2010 liott Bay Bookstore in Seattle which takes the most powerful idea from my has been a local institution for dec- Main Street Lending Restoration Act. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under ades. He is doing his best to keep his It sets aside $30 billion to help local the previous order, the Senate will re- head above water in these tough eco- community banks—those under $10 bil- sume consideration of H.R. 5297, which nomic times. But he told me that find- lion in assets—get the capital they the clerk will report. ing a lender to lend him the money he need to begin lending money to small The legislative clerk read as follows: needs to stay in his business is an on- businesses again. It would reward A bill (H.R. 5297) to create the Small Busi- going challenge. Right now he is strug- banks that are helping small busi- ness Lending Fund Program to direct the gling to get the financing he needs to nesses grow by reducing interest rates Secretary of the Treasury to make capital put books on his shelves for the holi- on capital they receive under this pro- investments in eligible institutions in order gram. It would help support small busi- to increase the availability of credit for day season so that when people come in small businesses, to amend the Internal Rev- to buy there is something for them to ness initiatives that are administered by States across the country strug- enue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives buy. for small business job creation, and for other I had the opportunity to speak with gling today because of budget cut- purposes. backs. It does all this while saving tax- Timothy Robinson. He owns a small Pending: manufacturing company in Snohomish payers an estimated $1 billion. Reid (for Baucus-Landrieu) amendment County. His small business today em- When I met with small business own- ers across my State, I spent a lot of No. 4594, in the nature of a substitute. ploys about 14 people and he is doing Reid (for Nelson (FL)) modified amend- well. But he told me that despite his time talking with them about this bill. I talked about how it would help them ment No. 4595 (to amendment No. 4594), to best efforts, he simply cannot get ac- exempt certain amounts subject to other in- create jobs and grow their businesses. cess to the credit he needs to expand. If formation reporting from the information Every single small business owner with he could get a bank to give him a loan, reporting provisions of the Patient Protec- whom I spoke thought this was a very Timothy told me he could add 30 people tion and Affordable Care Act. important idea. Many of them had a right away, 30 new jobs in Snohomish Reid (for Johanns) modified amendment question for me—a question to which I No. 4596 (to amendment No. 4595), to repeal County. wish I had a better answer. Their ques- the expansion of information reporting re- What I heard from these small busi- tion: Who would oppose this bill? Who quirements for payments of $600 or more to ness owners and dozens more over the would oppose a bill that seems to be corporations. last several weeks was clear: If small such a commonsense solution to a most Reid amendment No. 4597 (to the language businesses were given access to credit, proposed to be stricken by amendment No. pressing problem, a bill that would cre- they would be able to expand their op- 4594), to change the enactment date. ate jobs and help small businesses erations and add new jobs—as simple as Reid amendment No. 4598 (to amendment grow, boost our economy at a time that. Small businesses such as the ones No. 4597), of a perfecting nature. when it is so desperately needed? Who I visited in Washington State can be The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- would stand up and say no? I was asked the engines that drive our economic re- ator from Montana. that constantly. Unfortunately, I sus- Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, the covery. But that engine needs fuel in pect it comes down to some old-fash- the form of credit to run, and that fuel Book of Ecclesiastes says: ‘‘A worker’s ioned political games. I fear too many sleep is sweet.’’ Because of the great is not flowing right now. of our Republican colleagues are afraid In communities across my home recession that started in 2008, millions that a victory for small businesses is a State of Washington, it has been com- of Americans have lost sleep. Why? Be- victory for the Democratic Party. They munity banks that have taken the lead cause they lost their work. That is don’t want that to happen this close to in providing that fuel for small busi- why, throughout this Congress, we an election. I think that is truly a have been working to create jobs. That ness growth. They understand the com- shame because I believe the challenges is why today, with this small business munities they work in, and they work small business owners face today tran- jobs bill, we are continuing to work to closely with local small business own- scend partisan politics. ers to make sure that their needs are The truth is that this is a non- create jobs. met. But the sad fact is that for far too partisan bill. It is a bill that puts cred- One of the first things this Congress long our community banks been ig- it back into the hands of small busi- did was to pass the Recovery Act in nored in our economic recovery. Since ness owners. It is a bill that puts peo- February of 2009. The Recovery Act cut this recession began, we have seen ple back to work. It is a win for small taxes for Americans by $326 billion. banks fail one after another, lending business. It isn’t a win for a political That is right. The Recovery Act cut drying up to our small businesses, and party. It is a win for the economy, our taxes for Americans by $326 billion. In job growth suffering. Meanwhile, Wall workers, and our country. I urge my their latest report on the Recovery Street institutions such as AIG and colleagues to put partisan politics Act, the nonpartisan Congressional Goldman Sachs were deemed too big to aside, listen to the voices of their con- Budget Office once again reports that fail. The collapse of our community stituents, listen to small business own- the Recovery Act is working. banks has apparently been too small to ers, and support this critical legisla- That office, CBO, says in the second notice. tion. quarter of this calendar year; that is, That is why last year I introduced I yield the floor. in 2010, the Recovery Act ‘‘raised real the Main Street Lending Restoration The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. . . . gross domestic product by between Act, which would direct $30 billion to BURRIS). The Senator from Montana is 1.7 percent and 4.5 percent’’—raised help jumpstart small business lending. recognized. gross domestic product by between It is why I spoke directly to Sec- Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, are we those amounts. CBO also says—and I retary Geithner about this several still in morning business? am quoting from them—the Recovery

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Let and 3.3 million’’ people. Continuing, helping small businesses especially us send this targeted tax relief to small CBO says the Recovery Act ‘‘increased hire more workers. businesses without further delay, and the number of full-time-equivalent jobs Small businesses are the backbone of let us pass this commonsense legisla- by 2.0 million to 4.8 million compared America’s economy. We say that many tion. with what would have occurred.’’ times because it is true. They are the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Just think of that. That is CBO’s es- principal engine of job growth. Over ator from Iowa. timates of the effect of the Recovery the past 15 years, small businesses have Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, while Act—all positive in all those respects. created two-thirds of all new jobs. It is In March, Congress passed the HIRE we are talking about taxes, I wish not big business that creates most of bring up something that is significant Act; that is, the Recovery Act last the new jobs. Two-thirds of new jobs year, the HIRE Act this year. The to about 26 million Americans. It are created by small businesses. That doesn’t deal only with small busi- HIRE Act includes a payroll tax ex- has been the case for a long time, and emption for new hires. The HIRE Act nesses, but obviously a lot of small I daresay it will continue to be. businesses are affected by the issue I cut taxes by a further $15.5 billion. But the great recession hit small That law has also helped to bolster job bring to my colleagues’ attention. I do businesses especially hard. Since De- this several times a year. It deals with creation. cember 2007, small businesses lost more I might add that this summer the the alternative minimum tax, a tax than 6 million jobs. that I am sure that out of the 26 mil- Treasury Department found: This small business jobs bill would lion people who might be hit this year From February to May of 2010, an esti- help create the right economic condi- if we don’t do something, a lot those mated 4.5 million workers who had been un- tions for job growth. This small busi- are small businesspeople. employed for eight weeks or longer were ness jobs bill on the floor now could hired by employers who are eligible for the The AMT was first enacted by Con- help small businesses create as many HIRE Act payroll tax exemption. gress in 1969. The alternative minimum as 500,000 new jobs. These actions that Congress has The great recession’s credit crunch tax was created in reaction to some taken, therefore, are working. starved America’s small businesses’ ac- very wealthy and very high income in- August was the eighth consecutive dividuals paying no income tax. These month of private sector job growth— cess to the capital they need. We hear that all the time. I say to the Presiding high-income individuals were able to the eighth consecutive month. Coming do this because they were able to claim out of the 2001 recession, it took 28 Officer, I know you do back home in your State. In response, this small a huge amount of tax credits and de- months before we had 8 straight ductions legally. months of private job growth. business jobs bill will provide small businesses with access to capital, ro- Probably the sensible way to have Since last December, the American dealt with this problem would have private sector has created 763,000 net bust incentives for investment, and support for innovation and entrepre- been to curtail the proliferation of new jobs. Contrast that with the pre- those tax credits, tax deductions, and vious 8 years under the previous ad- neurship. tax expenditures at that time. Unfortu- ministration. During that 8 years, How? Well, this small business jobs nately, that was not the course Con- America’s private sector lost 673,000 bill would give small businesses $12 bil- gress took when the alternative min- jobs. lion in tax cuts—$12 billion in tax cuts This chart I have in the Chamber aimed at small businesses. It would in- imum tax was set up, now 40 years ago. shows that. If you look at the chart, crease small business lending. It would Instead, Congress created this alter- beginning in January of 2008, the red help small business owners get private native tax system that we call the al- bars show the job loss. The job loss got capital to finance expansion and hire ternative minimum tax. With the al- greater from January of 2008, April new workers. It would reward entre- ternative minimum tax, an individual 2008, July 2008. As you see the longer preneurs for investing in new small must first calculate his regular income red bars, that shows the greater job businesses. It would help Main Street tax, and then he must calculate his al- loss. businesses compete with large corpora- ternative minimum tax. The taxpayer Then, beginning with the Recovery tions, and all these things would help compares the two numbers and pays Act in 2009, what happened? Look at small businesses create as many as half the highest figure of tax owed. I know this chart. This chart shows it. The a million new jobs. this is complicated, figuring one’s black bars show action since the Re- Creating jobs is what people want us taxes twice—as if the regular income covery Act. The red bars to the left are to do. I might say, I have a hard time tax all by itself isn’t complicated job loss before the Recovery Act. Once understanding why some on the other enough—but it has gotten much worse the Recovery Act passed, according to side of the aisle have been holding this over the decades. the black bars on the chart, job loss de- bill up for weeks and weeks. That is The alternative minimum tax has creased, steadily decreased in April their business. I do not understand it, not merely added complexity; it has 2009, July 2009, and October 2009. Then, but that is their business. This is the ensnared tens of millions of Americans guess what. We start getting positive kind of commonsense legislation we in its clutches. What was originally in- numbers where job creation exceeded have before us today that Americans tended for fewer than 200 very wealthy job loss. Those are the blue bars in sent us here to do. taxpayers back in 1969 because they January 2010, April 2010, and July 2010. At last, the end is in sight, thanks to didn’t pay any income tax—legally So just to repeat broadly, beginning the courageous votes of Senator didn’t pay any income tax—now has in January 2008, job loss grew dramati- GEORGE VOINOVICH and Senator GEORGE grown to ensnare tens of millions of cally, unfortunately, for all those LEMIEUX. I thank them. I thank Sen- middle-class Americans. folks. The Recovery Act passed in the ator VOINOVICH and I thank Senator What is really worse is that it was beginning of 2009, and then job loss got LEMIEUX on behalf of Americans and supposed to get everybody to pay some less and less and less and less until on behalf of all the folks, especially income tax under the theory that if about October, January of this year, small businesses, who want to find you live in America, even if you take and now we have a net increase of pri- jobs. legal advantage of everything the Tax vate jobs. The Recovery Act and the I thank, as well, every other Senator Code allows you to do and still pay no HIRE Act worked. on this side of the aisle for their votes. tax, you ought to pay something, so We still have more to do. We still I thank those two Republican Senators the alternative minimum tax. But now need to do more to help create new and the Democratic Senators who the IRS tells us that there are a large

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And most important, our fel- anyone think that would make sense, some income tax. low Americans don’t know how to plan pay for tax relief with new tax bur- The reason it has grown to include their financial affairs. Can they afford dens? many middle-income Americans is be- that vacation or can they afford a new Option 3: In 2012 and after, AMT will cause the exemption amount has not car? Can they afford some additional be patched and paid for with spending been indexed for inflation. Congress gift to charity? Should they contribute cuts. In general, I believe that we need has increased the exemption amount so more or less to their 401(k)? The an- to use spending cuts to tackle our defi- it would be targeted toward those peo- swers to these questions turn in part cits and debt. But we know our friends ple it was meant to hit—very wealthy on whether Congress patches the alter- in the Democratic leadership are aller- people. native minimum tax. gic to spending cuts. So, as much as we We keep talking around here about So what is to be done? The 2005 bipar- would like to reign in the record spend- patching the AMT. We have done it tisan tax reform panel had two dif- ing spree of the last 18 months, I don’t every year since 2001. Congress has ferent tax reform options: the sim- see my friends on the other side agree- passed the AMT so that only 4 million plified income tax and the growth and ing to cure their allergy to spending re- taxpayers have been subject to it in the investment tax. But under either op- straints. They’ve rejected roughly $270 past few years. At this point, however, tion, the bipartisan tax reform panel billion in spending restraints since the AMT is not patched for 2010. So un- said that Congress should simply re- adopting the much ballyhooed statu- less Congress acts to patch the AMT, peal the AMT. I think that is what has tory pay-go regime. rather than only about 4 million Amer- to be done. But then there is option 4: In 2012 and icans being subject to the AMT, more Don’t forget the philosophy behind it after, AMT will be patched and not than 26 million will be. 40 years ago, not indexed. That is why paid for. That certainly is an option I The chart I have here shows my col- we have to patch, is because 200 people, am very open to and quite possibly leagues a breakdown of the number of maybe only 150 at that time, were not what Congress will ultimately do and families and individuals State by State paying any income tax. Progressives has done in the past. Money that subject to the alternative minimum thought: Well, everybody living in this wasn’t supposed to be collected in the tax. These families and individuals free country, even if they legally don’t first place shouldn’t be relied on as rev- should be paying the alternative min- have to pay any income tax, ought to enue and so doesn’t need to be offset. imum tax right now because Congress pay ‘‘some tax.’’ So that is the philos- However, if the AMT is patched and hasn’t acted so far this year, after 9 ophy behind it. We have not argued so not paid for, then there is a hidden $1 months, to do the patch. That means much with that philosophy over the trillion revenue loss in the package. that about 22 million families and indi- last 40 years. But we are in a situation This means the deficit impact of the viduals are currently scheduled for where the IRS says there are some peo- so-called fiscally responsible package quite a surprise come April 15, 2011. ple in America who legally don’t have is understated by $1 trillion. The so- Roughly 4 million Americans are pre- to pay income tax or the alternative called fiscally prudent statutory pay- sumably used to paying the AMT, but minimum tax. Does that make sense? as-you-go legislation likely has a $1 the additional 22 million families and Why would we have that law on the trillion understatement of the deficit individuals currently subject to it may books if it is not fitting its original in- impact. not have realized they are standing in tention? If fiscally responsible is understating a hole dug by this Congress. Until Con- That is what I would favor—complete an increase to the deficit by $1 trillion, gress patches the AMT in 2010, these repeal of the AMT. If that isn’t to be I wonder then what fiscal irrespon- individuals should either have their done, I would favor then a permanent sibility would be. The AMT is a serious wages withheld at a higher rate and/or patch of the AMT. Given Congress’s ac- problem and needs to be addressed in a pay estimated taxes to take into con- tions in this area, it seems likely we comprehensive, permanent, prompt, sideration the fact that the AMT has will patch it year after year after year, fiscally prudent fashion. not been patched. But we would have so wouldn’t it help with everyone’s I yield the floor. to figure that very few of these 22 mil- plans to simply do that once and for The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- lion Americans are, in fact, paying the all? That is the question. That would ator from Illinois is recognized. higher estimated taxes in anticipation be the way to do it. It is predictable. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, first, I of Congress not acting on the AMT. But allow me to address the AMT in thank the chairman of the Senate Fi- They probably do not know. the context of statutory pay-as-you-go. nance Committee, Senator BAUCUS of The third quarterly estimated tax The statutory pay-as-you-go was en- Montana, who just spoke about the bill payment is due today. Literally right acted earlier this year as part of the before us. If you go to any State in now, taxpayers across the country are majority party’s debt limit increase. America and ask those who own small under the legal requirement to pay Some on the other side of the aisle businesses what their challenges are their estimated tax. They should be have described statutory pay-as-you-go today, I will guarantee you that in the using the form depicted on this chart, as a fiscally responsible way in which top one, two or three items, it is access the form 1040–ES. I hope I am not here to address the 2001 and 2003 tax relief to credit. in January when the final estimated extensions. This bill, this small business jobs payment is due. Statutory pay-go provides that all bill, will give access to credit to thou- It is disappointing that Congress has the regular tax relief for taxpayers sands of businesses across America so created a situation where law-abiding under $250,000 is permanent. Statutory they will have money to expand inven- citizens who still trust in Congress to pay-go, however, only provides for a tory, to expand their business, to ex- look out for them are at odds with the patch to the AMT just for 2 years: 2010 pand their employment. law, even if only temporarily. The bet- and 2011. So what is going to happen in Many of us believe, as Senator BAU- ting money is that Congress will get the next year, come 2012? There are at CUS has said, small businesses are key this job done before the end of 2010, but least four possible options. to job growth in America. I cannot ex- in the meantime, confusion reigns. Option 1 would be: In 2012 and after, plain—I cannot explain—why the Re- In many ways, people simply do not AMT will not be patched. But I do not publican Party decided to filibuster know what to do about this. As I said, really think that is an option Congress this to try to stop us from even bring- taxpayers don’t know how much esti- would seriously entertain—then or ing this bill to the floor over and over mated tax to pay. The IRS doesn’t now—to add another 20 some million and over. We should have passed this know what forms to be preparing for people paying this tax that middle-in- bill months ago. It should have been

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President Obama thanking two Republican colleagues After 10 years of tax cuts for the took his hand off the Bible being sworn who had the courage—and it took po- wealthiest people in America, where in as President, and in the first month litical courage—to step up and say: Put are the jobs? After 10 years of tax cuts faced 750,000 Americans newly out of an end to this filibuster. We have to for millionaires and those at the high- work. Welcome to Washington, Presi- help small business. Senator GEORGE est levels of income, where are the dent Obama; a little gift from the pre- VOINOVICH of Ohio and Senator GEORGE jobs? Eight million Americans are out vious administration. That is what we LEMIEUX of Florida both stepped up, of work. Another 6 million have basi- have. and because of their courage, we passed cally given up looking for work. We So now come Senate Republicans, this bill yesterday with 61 votes—at have 14 million unemployed in the and they say: Well, to get out of this least moved it forward, I should say, worst recession we have ever faced be- recession, clearly what we need to do is toward passage, and that is dramatic, cause of Bush economic policies—we do everything over again that got us positive progress for us when it comes have to go back to the Great Depres- into the recession, and the first thing to dealing with this recession. sion to see anything worse—and it was we need to do is cut taxes on the wealthiest people in America. As David I also wish to say there was a state- based on 10 years of tax cuts for Stockman says: If you can’t ask a mil- ment made yesterday. I listened to it wealthy people. This did not create lionaire to give up a 3-percent tax cut in my office. It was the stakeout of the jobs; it created the biggest debt in the in the midst of what we are facing in Republican leaders after their lunch- history of the United States. eon, and I listened carefully as Senator Let me digress for 60 seconds or so this Nation—a millionaire—if you can’t ask for a sacrifice from those who are MCCONNELL, the Senate Republican mi- for history. President William Jeffer- most well off in our country, how can nority leader, as well as Senator KYL of son Clinton left office, turning over the you possibly govern in a responsible Arizona, and others in their leadership, keys to the White House to George W. way? came to the microphones right outside Bush. What was the state of the econ- Senator MCCONNELL introduced a bill this Chamber and said there should be omy in America? Well, we had created this week which spells out exactly no tax cuts in America—pardon me— some 22 million jobs in the previous 8 what he thinks about the deficit. His there should be no tax increases in years. We had a national debt that had bill—a tax cut bill—will add $4 trillion America. They came and said there been accumulated—a national debt to the national debt. That is $4 trillion should be no tax increases in America from George Washington through unpaid for. Did he raise taxes to give for anyone. They were focusing on the President Clinton of $5 trillion—$5 tril- tax cuts to others? No. Did he cut Bush economic policies that gave tax lion—and the President said—President spending to give tax cuts to others? No. cuts to the wealthiest Americans, and Clinton said to President Bush: Wel- He just said $4 trillion of debt, here it these Republican leaders said: There come to Washington. Good luck in your is, unpaid for. This is the party of fis- should be no tax increases in America. administration. Let me give you as a cal conservatism? These are the deficit I wish to say that from my point of starting gift from my administration a hawks? These deficit hawks have had view, yesterday the Senate Republican $120 billion surplus—surplus in the their wings clipped—clipped by the leadership, in front of microphones Treasury—not a deficit but a surplus. richest people in America, and that is right outside this Chamber, filed for Now, fast-forward 8 years. Now Presi- their position. bankruptcy for the United States of dent George W. Bush has had his If I can transition to another ques- America. If we cannot, in the midst of chance to use his economic policies, tion of debt, it isn’t just the debt of our this recession and with our Nation’s and where are we? Well, the national national government, as large as it is, deficit, ask for a sacrifice from the debt has risen from $5 trillion over an that ought to concern us. There are wealthiest people in America, then I 8-year period of time to $12 trillion— other debts across America. Americans am afraid we have lost our way. more than double during that period of have $826 billion in credit card debt. Let me quote someone who knows a time. How does one more than double Naturally, people are struggling to little bit about policy in Washington. the national debt of America in 8 make ends meet, and they are going to His name is David Stockman. I remem- years? Well, let me count the ways. put more debt on their credit cards. ber David Stockman when I first came First, wage two wars and don’t pay They are going to owe more. So $826 to Congress because David Stockman for them—wars in Iraq and Afghani- billion in credit card debt. was the budget adviser to President stan. Secondly, do something no Presi- The debt I want to focus on is even Ronald Reagan. He was the man who dent has ever done in American his- larger. The Federal Reserve recently guided the President in his thinking tory: give tax cuts in the midst of a revealed that we passed a milestone in about budgets. So, certainly, he has a war. We have all the ordinary expenses American economic history in June of Republican resume that is pretty of our government, and then we have this year. For the first time in history, strong. the added expense of war, and Presi- American consumers owe more on their What did David Stockman say about dent Bush and his Republicans in Con- student loans than on their credit the current state of the Republican gress said: Well, the answer to that is cards. We have $826 billion in credit Party when it came to these issues of to cut people’s taxes. card debt and $850 billion in student deficits and tax cuts? Here is what he Guess what. When you cut taxes, you loan debt. The total national student said: take money out of the Treasury that loan debt is increasing at the rate of If there were such a thing as Chapter 11 for otherwise would come in and add to the $3,000 per second. The average college politicians, the Republican push to extend national debt. Then add a few major student in 2008 graduated with over unaffordable Bush tax cuts would amount to programs that President Bush passed $23,000 in student loans. By the time a bankruptcy filing. The nation’s public debt and didn’t pay for. Medicare prescrip- the students start college this fall, . . . will soon reach $18 trillion. tion Part D is a classic example. when they graduate, they could easily Stockman said it screams ‘‘out for Though we in health care reform were owe more than $30,000 at graduation. austerity and sacrifice.’’ But, instead, required by President Obama to pay for Growing student loan debt creates a the GOP insists ‘‘that the Nation’s it, the Republicans, facing a change in tremendous burden on recent college wealthiest taxpayers be spared even a Medicare, did it without paying for it. graduates. Recent graduates have a three-percentage-point rate increase.’’ They added to the national debt. hard enough time finding a job in to- Well, I know what the Republicans So President George W. Bush left of- day’s economy, but they need a job are likely to say in response. They are fice. The $5 trillion debt under Presi- that pays enough to cover their month- likely to argue what they have argued dent Clinton is now $12 trillion, and he ly student loan payments. Young for 10 years; that is, if we give a tax said to President Obama: I won’t be adults delay decisions to pursue ad- break to the wealthiest people in able to hand you that surplus that I vanced degrees, buy a home, start a

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:20 Sep 16, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15SE6.010 S15SEPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with SENATE September 15, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7107 family, because of student loan debt. I owe $85,000 to the University of Florida. the people you see on ‘‘Top Chef.’’ I We want young Americans to be an ac- Will I pay it back? Probably not . . . I look don’t know the name of the white tunic tive engine for our economy, but too at life as tomorrow’s never promised. Edu- they wear. I said to them: So you are many graduates trapped in debt have cation is an investment. You’re going to get at this for-profit college. What are you paid back tenfold no matter what. to worry about the first paycheck and studying? They said: Culinary arts. making the first payment on their stu- Another recruiter taped by a govern- One said: I want to be a cook and own dent loans. ment investigator said, when the stu- a restaurant. I said: How much does it This week, Education Secretary Arne dent asked about student loans: cost you in tuition to go to this school? Duncan announced the 2008 student But it’s, workable, you know, it’s really Well, it is a 2-year course in culinary loan cohort default rates. Default rates workable. And the . . . a lot of people have arts, and the tuition is $54,000. Do you on student loans across America were 7 student loans . . . but the best thing about know what the starting pay is for peo- percent—up from 6.7 percent last year. it, it’s not like a car note, where if you don’t ple in a restaurant, a cook? It is about pay they’re gonna come after you. The cohort default rate is a snapshot of $10 an hour. So I said: Are you con- one group of students, those whose That is a lie, and it is that kind of lie cerned about paying back this student first loan repayments came due be- that is leading students into debt that loan? The answer was: Yes, but some- tween October 1, 2007, and September they cannot repay. day I may own a restaurant. Well, they 30, 2008, and who defaulted on their Defaulting on a Federal student loan may. These students were misled into loans before September 30, 2009. During can have dire consequences for these believing they were going to get a job that time, over 200,000 borrowers de- students for the rest of their lives. to pay them enough to pay back that faulted on their student loans within 2 Here is what happens if students student loan, but very few will be able years of leaving college. don’t pay back their student loans. to do so. There just isn’t that much I was the beneficiary of a student First, the loan will be turned over to a money in that line of work. I wish we loan when I went to school. It was collection agency and they will be could suspend all the ‘‘Top Chef’’ shows called the National Defense Education charged collection costs over and above on the cable networks for a couple Act. I couldn’t have gone to college and the loan up to 25 percent. Their wages years so kids will stop signing up for law school without it. My under- can be garnished, their tax refund standing was—at least I felt an obliga- $50,000 training courses and borrowing intercepted, and their Social Security student loans they can never pay back tion to pay off that loan so that future benefits withheld. Their defaulted stu- generations could borrow that money to become the ‘‘top chef.’’ dent loan will be reported to a credit For some, I wish them the best, but and other students would get a chance bureau and remain on their credit his- it is going to be impossible—difficult to go to college. Now we find in this co- tory for 7 years after they pay it off. at least—for them to pay their loan hort 200,000 students already defaulting That means they may not be able to back. For another school that was up- within 2 years of leaving college. This buy a car or a house or take out a cred- stairs, it was $41,000 for the culinary shows difficult economic times and the it card. It might even mean they don’t arts degree. trouble young people are having find- get a job if an employer looks at their I say to the Presiding Officer, who is ing jobs after school. credit history. They can’t take out any also from Illinois, we have something But a closer look at the data reveals more student loans or receive Pell called the City College of Chicago. Do another growing problem. Default rates grants to go back to school. They are you know what the same culinary arts at for-profit colleges are already far no longer eligible for HUD and VA course, over a 2-year period of time, too high and rising. The 2-year default loans. They can be barred from the which is just as good, same course, rate at for-profit colleges was 11.6 per- Armed Forces and they might be de- cent in 2009, up from 11 percent the same training—what it costs in tuition nied some jobs in the Federal Govern- for 2 years? It is $12,000. It is $12,000 to year before. In comparison, public col- ment. leges had an average default rate of 6 go to a city college, a community col- That recruiter was right about one lege, for culinary arts. But it is $54,000 percent; nonprofit colleges, 4 percent. thing, though: a student loan is not So let’s put the numbers in perspec- to go to the Illinois Institute of Art— like a car loan. Car loans can be dis- tive. The default on student loan pay- whatever that is—out in Schaumburg. charged in bankruptcy but not student ments from those graduating from non- You may say to yourself that these loans. A borrower can never escape a profit colleges nationwide, 4 percent; students are dragging themselves deep- student loan, whether it is federally public colleges, 6 percent; and the de- ly into debt that they may never get guaranteed or a simple private loan for fault rate at for-profit colleges, 11.6 out of, and the default rate at for-prof- school. percent in 2009. it colleges is outrageous. It is double More than one out of every nine stu- I had a hearing in Chicago about 3 what it is for many other schools dents who take out a student loan to weeks ago on these for-profit schools. I across America. attend a for-profit college will default never saw such a crowd in my life. Do The growing levels of student loan on that loan within 2 years of leaving you want to know why? This is a big, debt and the increase in defaults are school, and the results are even worse profitable business. These schools are undermining our economic recovery. after 2 years. Since 1995, two out of dragging in billions of dollars in Fed- Instead of contributing to the econ- every five—40 percent of students who eral money that is then being loaned to omy, many graduates and former stu- attended 2-year, for-profit colleges—de- students so they can go to school on- dents are doing all they can to dig out faulted on their student loans. Stu- line or at these so-called for-profit of debt. dents at for-profit schools represent schools. They end up with a worthless While high tuition levels and student less than 10 percent of postsecondary degree, if they graduate, deep in debt. debts are a problem across higher edu- students in America but one-quarter of They default on the loans and the gov- cation, I am particularly troubled by student loan borrowers and 43 percent ernment loses. these for-profit colleges. Low-income of all student loan defaults. Defaulting So I went to this hearing with 450 students come to these colleges in on a student loan is not just a bad eco- people showing up at this hearing on droves, lured by promises of high-pay- nomic experience; it can be a disaster. for-profit colleges. ing careers and flexible courses. Did For-profit recruitment officials, how- I didn’t expect an amazing turnout. you see that ad on cable TV saying you ever, take it very lightly when they ex- There were picketers on the sidewalk can get a college degree in your paja- plain to young people what the con- outside the Federal court building. Lo mas? It shows this beautiful young girl sequences are of default on a student and behold, they were there for me. I in her pajamas saying: I am going to loan. The Government Accountability went up to the students and said to college in my pajamas. Office investigated 15 for-profit col- them: Hi, I am DICK DURBIN. I am going Here is an alert to young people leges and found that all 15 colleges mis- up to the hearing. What are you kids across America: You are not going to led students, including making false doing here? They said: We are students earn a college degree in your pajamas. statements about student loans and de- at the Illinois Institute of Art, which is You have to dress up and be part of the faults. One recruiter told a potential a school in Schaumburg, a suburb of world and go to school. I understand applicant: Chicago. They were dressed similar to that you can go online, and for many

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If it is a phony school, you majority party has filled the tree, and Westwood College. Ever heard of it? I don’t get Federal money. That ought that means, in layman’s terms, that haven’t. She went to school there in to be the basics. they are not going to allow any amend- Chicago; it took her 5 years. She got a Today, school officials are working ments. This is being considered under a bachelor’s degree in law enforcement with incentives, incidentally, that push procedure that doesn’t allow us to offer because she wanted to work for the companies to bring in the highest vol- amendments, and I have a couple that Chicago Police Department or the ume of financial aid, which means they are filed at the desk. If I were per- Sheriff’s Department. She wanted to be will sign up anybody who can qualify. mitted to do so, I would offer them. I a professional there and she would have They don’t care if you can read or think they address what are some of a bachelor’s degree. They laughed at write. Literally, they will put you on the fundamental shortcomings in this her when she showed them that degree. as one of their students earning a bac- underlying legislation. Westwood College? They didn’t even calaureate degree, and they will get I don’t think we ought to be using accept or recognize it. There she sat, the money from the Federal Govern- taxpayer dollars to establish this new after 5 years of education, with a ment. Incidentally, they complained fund—this $30 billion lending fund or worthless degree. Do you know what it recently because we capped how much what I like to refer to as ‘‘TARP III’’— cost her? It cost $86,000 in student Federal money a for-profit college can and there is a section 103 of the sub- loans. That is how much she owed for receive of their revenues at 90 per- stitute amendment that creates this that worthless degree. Now she cannot cent—and they complained. Colleges small business lending fund. Part of get a Federal student loan to go to a that have burdened students with this that section allows a bank that re- community college. She cannot get a debt, without giving them the skills ceived TARP funds to refinance into Pell grant. She is paying $600 a month and credentials, should share a piece of the newly created small business lend- and living in her parents’ basement. this default risk. Maybe then the col- ing fund. Obviously, there are advan- That is the reality of life for these leges would focus less on bringing in as tages to this refinancing because this young people who are lured into these many students as possible, at the high- new lending fund was created specifi- for-profit colleges. What are the big- est tuition as possible, and focus more cally to avoid the negative association gest recipients of Federal loans in on preparing students to succeed. We with TARP. While I have serious concerns with America today when it comes to those need to seriously consider this risk allowing these banks to refinance into colleges? No. 1, University of Phoenix, sharing, as well as other ideas to bring this new program, at least the legisla- the Apollo Group. How many under- student loan debt defaults under con- tion prevents those banks that are be- graduate students do they have? They trol. I look forward to working with hind in dividend payments from refi- have 480,000 undergraduate students— my colleagues. nancing into this new fund. I would more than the combined undergraduate Look at your own States. For those give the underlying legislation credit enrollment of the entire Big Ten of us who have voted reflexively for in that regard. What the legislation schools. No. 2, Kaplan; No. 3, DeVry; Federal student loan increases and Pell fails to do, however, is provide a simi- No. 4, Penn State University, which of- grants, the party is over. I will not lar prohibition on those banks that are fers online courses. They are taking stand by and watch billions in tax- behind in their TARP payments from out the lion’s share—25 percent—of all payers’ money funneled into for-profit applying to receive even more capital Federal student loans for education schools that heap debt on the students help to for-profit colleges and have 43 from the Treasury to this new fund. and fail to give them the training and They can’t refinance, but they can get percent of the student loan defaults. It degree they need to succeed in life. It is tells the story. more funds from the Treasury, even time to bring this to an end. though they are delinquent in their Low-income students don’t know any I yield the floor. payments already to the TARP fund. better. They are signing up for courses The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- According to the most recent report, with promises that can’t be kept. I ator from South Dakota is recognized. on July 21, 2010, there were 105 TARP went to the Web site of Roosevelt Uni- Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, the legis- recipients who took funds through the versity, an established college in Chi- lation before us is the small business Capital Purchase Program that missed cago, to look up some information, and bill, which includes a number of provi- their scheduled dividend payment. I was bombarded with ads from these sions. I have stated before in comments That is $157.7 million in outstanding for-profit schools. I called the Presi- on the floor that there are a number of obligations to the Treasury through dent of the school and said: Chuck, concerns I have about the $30 billion TARP. have you looked at your own Web site? lending fund that is included in what is Keep in mind, there were over 70 You can’t find Roosevelt on there. now the Baucus-Landrieu substitute banks under $10 billion in assets that There’s Argosy and Corinthian and all amendment to the small business bill. have received TARP funds through the these things thrown at you. Imagine a I simply say, in reaction to the com- Capital Purchase Program. Of the six young person who is trying to decide ments of the Senator from Illinois, be- largest banks over $10 billion, all but where to go to school. cause a suggestion was made that one have paid back their obligation. Of It is time to look at risk sharing somehow Republicans were trying to the 701 banks under $10 billion in as- when it comes to student loans. These block this bill, I think everybody sets, there are 625 banks with out- for-profit colleges ought to be on the should know this is being debated standing investments. hook. If they are going to lure young under a procedure that is very unique. If you are a bank that took money people into debts they can’t pay, they The Democratic leader filled the tree, from TARP and are behind in what you ought to have some skin in the game which blocks Republicans from offering owe the taxpayers, you should not be and say: If there is going to be a de- amendments. So it should come as no allowed to take more money from the fault, we are going to pay a price too. surprise that the minority party would Treasury. This is a major loophole in Secondly, I am sick and tired of these react negatively to not being able to this legislation. schools that are not accredited and are have any of their amendments consid- My amendment, No. 4614, would being given money for Federal student ered or voted on in a debate about leg- make sure those banks that are non- loans. If your school is not accredited islation such as a small business bill, paying TARP recipients would not and if your hours cannot transfer to which we happen to think is very im- have access to more capital through another school, you should not receive portant. this fund. Federal loans. Students should not The suggestion was made by the Sen- A bank would not extend a second have to go through a research inves- ator from Illinois that, again, somehow loan to a customer who is behind in

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:20 Sep 16, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15SE6.013 S15SEPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with SENATE September 15, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7109 their first loan. Why wouldn’t we, as While I believe the movement of the dime. It is Congress that appropriates the American taxpayers, provide the Federal Government to ownership of money. Since January of 2007, it has same restrictions when it comes to a private companies in and of itself is a been the Democrats who have been loan through the Treasury? It seems to disturbing trend and is one that needs writing the budgets around here. me that is a fairly straightforward un- to be stopped and rolled back rather Even if you give them the benefit of derstanding that we ought to have. If than promoted in advance, it is criti- the doubt and say when the President you are delinquent on your first loan, cally important that these programs came to office in January 2009 and you you should not be able to get a second include a proper accounting of their measure it from that point forward to one. As I said before, that is a short- costs—something that is lacking in where we are today, we have added al- coming in this legislation. this small business bill. most $3 trillion to the Federal debt— My amendment would correct that. I What my amendment No. 4610 would almost $3 trillion since January of 2009 think this is an important safeguard do is require the Congressional Budget when this President took office. If you that ought to be included. Having said Office to score Federal Government were breaking that down into terms that, that is not enough to make this purchases of equity purchases or cap- people can understand, if you are a legislation stronger and better. ital investments on a fair-value basis child under the age of 18 in America At the end of the day, I still believe that considers market risk. In other today, when the President took office the small business lending fund will be words, it would use the convention in January of 2009, the debt for a young a reincarnation of TARP. This is not that was used in the original TARP bill person under the age of 18 was $85,000. something I can support. that was passed back in 2008. This Today, it is $114,000. Since this Presi- While I am opposed to the inclusion change would be consistent with what dent has taken office, the share of the of this fund in this small business bill, private companies are doing in terms Federal debt for an average American I am particularly concerned that we of moving toward a fair-value method under the age of 18 has increased by are not adequately measuring the cost of accounting because of its superiority $29,000. By the year 2016, that number of this provision. When I say that, I to a cash-basis method of accounting. will be $196,000. Mr. President, do you point out that the CBO, Congressional This is not the first time this more want to know why? Because the debt is Budget Office, scored the small busi- accurate method of scoring would have projected to explode over this next dec- ness lending fund, and when they did been used by the Congressional Budget ade. In fact, it took 232 years and 43 that, the analysts produced two esti- Office. As I said, when the original Presidents to rack up the first $5.8 tril- mates, which is a rare departure from TARP program first moved through lion in debt. In the next 5 years, we are their standard procedure. Congress, it included an important pro- going to double that and triple it under One cost estimate was based on a vision that the cost of the bill be cal- the President’s budget. cash-basis method of cost accounting. culated using a discount rate adjusted I will be the first to admit that Re- The other was based on fair market for market risk. Yet, despite all the publicans are not perfect, and when we value. The former estimated that the similarities between this bill we are de- were in charge of the Congress, there small business lending fund would save bating today and TARP, this bill does were certainly things we should have taxpayers $1.1 billion over 10 years. not have any such provision. Because done better in terms of getting our fis- That is using the cash-basis accounting of this, many Senators and Members of cal house in order in Washington. But method that I mentioned earlier. The Congress believe this bill will save to say for a moment, as the Senator fair market value estimate suggested money for the taxpayers, when, in fact, from Illinois tried to imply when he this fund would result in a $6.2 billion the opposite is true. If you use the fair- was on the floor, that somehow this net loss in taxpayer money over that value method of accounting, as I said was a function or a problem that was same period. earlier, according to the Congressional created by the Republicans or somehow You have a $7.3 billion difference on a Budget Office, this provision—this $30 by Bush is just absolutely inconsistent $30 billion fund, and I think that is due billion mini-TARP program—has a net with the facts. As I said, Democrats to the inadequacies in the cash-basis cost of $6.2 billion as opposed to a sav- took control of this Chamber in Janu- method of accounting, which does not ings of $1.1 billion if you use the cash ary 2007. The President became Presi- include adjustments for market risk. method of accounting. The most com- dent of the United States in January That is why I think the CBO submitted prehensive estimate we have from the 2009. Since January 2009, the Federal two different cost estimates, which, as CBO is that the $6.2 billion will be debt has grown $3 trillion. I said, is a sort of departure from their more reflective of the actual cost, but There is a whole lot of spending common practice. because the cash-basis method of ac- going on around here that is being rou- To quote the Congressional Budget counting is used, this cost is not going tinely ignored by Members on the Office—and this is important: to be added to the pay-go scorecard. other side when they get up to speak, . . . cost estimates made under the Federal One of the most important duties we such as a $1 trillion stimulus bill that Credit Reform Act [which is what we use in have as Senators and Members of Con- was designed to keep unemployment terms of making estimates of what things gress is to be vigilant in watching the under 8 percent. We all know unem- will cost] do not provide a comprehensive taxpayers’ money and how it gets ployment today is well north of 9 per- measure of the cost to taxpayers primarily spent. This duty has taken on in- because the Federal Credit Reform Act cent. In fact, with no end in sight, the methodology does not include costs that creased importance as the Federal Gov- amount of spending and borrowing that stem from certain risks in lending—risks ernment and Federal spending has ex- continues today, in my view, puts in that private investors would require com- ploded and our national debt has now jeopardy the opportunity for this econ- pensation to bear. surpassed $13 trillion. omy to recover and begin to create CBO goes on to say: A quick point on that point. Before I jobs, which is what all of us want to see In particular . . . it does not recognize a got up to speak, the Senator from Illi- happen. cost for the risk that losses from defaults nois was talking about the Federal But when you spend $1 trillion and will be higher during periods of market debt. Of course, as is typically the case borrow it and you hand the bill to your stress when resources are scarce and most around here, when one of my Demo- children and grandchildren, when you valuable. cratic colleagues gets up, they think create a massive new expansion of That is from the Congressional Budg- that all that happened is all Bush’s health care which, when fully imple- et Office pointing out the flaws in the fault. Anything bad in America today, mented, will cost the taxpayers $3.2 traditional way in which the cost of a it is Bush’s fault. What he did not men- trillion and at every turn continue to program such as this would be ac- tion, of course, is the fact that on Jan- spend more and more, at some point counted for. uary 2007, the Democrats took control you have to say, when you are in a Phrased differently, with this fund of both the Senate and the House of hole, you ought to quit digging. That is taxpayers are assuming an uncompen- Representatives. Since that time, they precisely where we are. We are in a sated level of risk as lenders of last re- have been writing the budgets. We all deep, deep hole. sort, and this risk is not accounted for know that under the Constitution, the The first rule should be: do no harm. in the cash-basis cost estimate. President cannot appropriate a single When it comes to spending and the

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If we call it TARP, original TARP, allowing TARP recipi- for the true costs of the underlying banks will not participate, and we ents who are behind in their pay- bill. want to encourage banks to partici- ments—people who are delinquent in It is my belief that the fair-value pate. their payments—to participate in the method of accounting provides a much The administration goes on to say new program and get even more fund- more accurate, much more trans- that ‘‘the administration’s proposal ing under this new mini-TARP pro- parent, and much more comprehensive would encourage broader participation gram. way of accounting for the costs and by banks, as they would not face TARP I believe there are more responsible benefits of these programs. To ignore restrictions.’’ These ‘‘restrictions’’ the methods to support our small busi- the risks these programs pose to the White House is referring to include nesses than through a $30 billion Treas- hard-earned money of American tax- limits on executive compensation and ury line of credit for banks. Let’s focus payers is simply to stick our heads in warrant requirements—many of the re- on the programs we know work. As I the sand and hope. This is not a respon- strictions included in the original said, some of them are included in this sible strategy for governing, and I hope TARP program. bill, such as the SBA 7(a) and 504 loan my colleagues will work with me to up- I wish to point out for the benefit of programs. Let’s not create a new date this outdated method of scoring my colleagues that Elizabeth Warren, Treasury fund and hope somehow in with regard to this $30 billion mini- who serves as the chairwoman of the the end it is going to pay off. History TARP that is included in the small Congressional Oversight Panel, has has proven otherwise. business bill. criticized the manner in which TARP We all know small businesses are the While I have many concerns with this funds have been provided to smaller economic growth engine in our econ- bill, some of which I just outlined, we banks—15 percent of which cannot even omy. They are what keeps this econ- are debating what I think was a well- make payments to the Treasury re- omy growing. Two-thirds or three- intended bill with a lot of good provi- garding TARP funding they received. quarters of the jobs in our economy are sions and many I support. There are a The new fund relies on the same prob- created by small businesses. Despite number of provisions in this bill which, lematic lending structure that has spending hundreds of billions of dollars left to themselves, I think will be good. been deemed a failure under TARP. on a stimulus bill, the Nation’s unem- I am a member of the Small Business I wish to quote what this Congres- ployment rate is still at 9.5 percent. Committee. We made adjustments in sional Oversight Panel said about the How many more billions are we going the small business lending program, in- Small Business Lending Fund. to have to spend before we realize that creasing loan sizes and guarantees for The small business lending fund prospects might not be the correct solution to SBA 7(a) and 504 loans and temporarily are far from certain. this problem? reducing the fees for some of those The small business lending fund also raises Let’s pass a good bill that helps loans. It updates SBA’s very outdated questions about whether, in light of the Cap- small businesses grow and prosper, not size standards and provides much need- ital Purchase Program’s— another version of a failed TARP pro- ed tax relief through bonus deprecia- That was the program under the gram. I think we, as Members, ought to tion, section 179 expensing, and allow- main TARP— be able, in the context of this legisla- ing business credits against the alter- poor performance in improving credit access, tion, to offer amendments. These two native minimum tax. any capital infusion program can success- amendments I have spoken to this There are provisions in this bill that fully jump-start small business lending. morning are examples of amendments I think do get at providing assistance It goes on to say: that would make this bill stronger and to small businesses, but I cannot sup- Banks are subject to a stigma for accept- that we are being blocked from offering port a new program that puts more ing government money no matter the name because of the procedure under which taxpayer dollars at risk. The American of the program. the leader has determined this bill taxpayer is expected today—this is The small business lending fund looks un- ought to be considered. with the most recent estimate—to lose comfortably similar to the TARP. That is unfortunate. It goes against $66 billion thanks to the original Trou- Like the Capital Purchase Program— the very nature of the Senate, which is bled Asset Relief Program, the TARP, In the original TARP—I continue to a place that tends to be free-flowing and this current legislation reincar- quote from the Congressional Over- and open to debate and where all Mem- nates that TARP through a $30 billion sight Panel’s report— bers have an opportunity to speak to Treasury fund that will be used to in- the small business lending fund injects cap- legislation and to get their amend- ject capital into banks that are then ital into banks, assuming that an improved ments voted on. That has not been the directed to lend to small businesses. capital position will increase lending—de- case here. And I regret that, but we are Treasury and the administration spite the lack of evidence that the Capital Purchase Program— where we are. We are going to have a have tried various programs through vote later, and I hope my colleagues TARP to increase small business lend- Again, the original TARP— will vote to defeat this bill. ing without any success, mostly be- did so. I thank the Presiding Officer. cause of a lack of interest on the part This lending fund does not affect the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- of the banks. Again, this lack of inter- capital issues affecting banks ‘‘nor any ator from Minnesota. est is likely attributed to the fact that of the issues affecting small business Mr. FRANKEN. Mr. President, I want many banks recognize the negative credit demand.’’ It goes on to say that to say one thing to my esteemed col- stigma that accompanies accepting such a fund ‘‘runs the risk of creating league from South Dakota. I went all TARP money, and that is why I think moral hazard by encouraging banks to around the State of Minnesota during the Democrats and the administration make loans to borrowers who are not this recess. I had 118 meetings. Many of are trying to create a new fund and call creditworthy.’’ them were economic development it something other than TARP. The ac- That is all from the Congressional meetings all around the State. Over tual language in this amendment pro- Oversight Panel’s report about the and over and over I heard from small vides assurance to banks that by ac- very Small Business Lending Fund— businesses that they can’t get access to cepting this money, they would not be the concept we are debating as part of capital, and I heard from commercial TARP recipients. That is actually spec- the small business bill. bankers that they can’t lend capital ified in here because they want to get I am ready to close, but the point I because their regulators are saying: rid of the original stigma that comes am trying to underscore with this Well, we are going to have to write with the original TARP. In their talk- amendment is that the same flawed that all off.

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Our food safety system was set up in products containing PCA peanuts at Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- the early 1900s, and a lot has changed Westco because of possible salmonella sent to speak for 15 minutes as in since then. The key difference is that contamination. So even after the taint- morning business. we have a lot more imported food than ed products were identified, it took al- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ever before. The truth is that even if most 5 weeks to get the salmonella- objection, it is so ordered. we do everything right with our food laced peanut products off the shelves FDA FOOD SAFETY MODERNIZATION ACT products here in the United States, and away from where they could harm Mr. FRANKEN. I rise today, Mr. about 15 percent of our food comes people. President, to speak in support of food from other countries. S. 510 gives the This contamination and the subse- safety legislation. Food safety is a FDA new authority so we can avoid sit- quent investigation led to weeks of topic that affects every single Amer- uations such as the 2007 melamine con- multiple company recalls of more than ican. Food safety is something we all tamination in the infant formula and 2,000 different products from the care about because we all eat. Amer- pet food coming from China. shelves. But if the FDA had been able ican consumers spend more than $1 Secondly, S. 510 would get the FDA to immediately trace foods back to trillion on food each year, and each out and inspecting food producers more their producers and demand they be re- year there are an estimated 76 million often and require them to keep better called, it could have withdrawn the cases of foodborne illness, including at records. Right now, FDA visits a given contaminated foods much more quick- least 5,000 deaths a year in our country. food facility every 10 years, on average. ly, saved lives, and prevented illness. That is why it is time that this impor- A lot can change in 10 years. Ten years Because so much tainted peanut butter tant piece of bipartisan legislation be is not frequent enough to assure safety. got into our markets, the whole deba- brought to the floor. We have waited The issue is primarily one of lack of cle was estimated to have cost the in- far too long to do our job and to com- resources. As the number of food pro- dustry nearly $1 billion and led to the plete our work on the issue. We have ducers has increased, FDA’s capacity loss of innumerable jobs. waited too long to pass a bill that will has remained stagnant. This bill would But the greatest cost was to Amer- save lives. provide FDA with the resources to in- ican families. Because of the tainted In November, we unanimously voted spect more frequently and target the products that PCA sent to market, S. 510, the bipartisan FDA Food Safety facilities with the greatest risk for out- over 700 Americans became ill, half of Modernization Act, out of the HELP breaks. FDA would also have the au- them children. Nine people died, three Committee—unanimously. At the time, thority to require better recordkeeping of them from my home State of Min- we were talking about the recent out- and access records if there is a reason- nesota. breaks of E. coli in spinach and sal- able probability that a problem is oc- One of those who died was Shirley monella in peppers and peanut butter. curring. Almer, a Minnesota mother of three But months have passed and we have Lastly, S. 510 would also make sure sons and two daughters. She had sur- still not brought the bill to the floor. the FDA is equipped to trace and recall vived brain cancer and was in good In the months since we have passed the food quickly when it needs to. Right health at the time of the outbreak. bill out of committee, we have already now, there are a lot of processed foods There was Clifford Tousignant of Du- had more outbreaks of salmonella— with a lot of different ingredients and luth, a Korean war veteran, father of from black and red peppers in 44 States there are no requirements for anyone six, grandfather of 15, and great-grand- and frozen tuna in 6 States. Seven to track where they come from, and father of 14, who died. And Doris states have been affected by raw milk when there is a problem, FDA can’t Flatgard of Bergen, MN, who had been outbreaks, including my home State of force a company to recall its product, married to her husband John for 65 Minnesota. Eighteen states have been even when there is overwhelming evi- years before she died from eating pea- affected by salmonella in frozen din- dence to do so. nut butter on her morning toast. ners. And this summer, we have seen Let me give an example of why these I wanted to recount this outbreak be- one of the worst outbreaks in recent traceback and recall provisions are cause there are lives that were lost be- history. From May to September of particularly important. In late 2008, cause we failed to protect the Amer- this year, 1,519 illnesses were reported the Minnesota Department of Health ican people. that are likely to be associated with noticed an elevated number of sal- The bill we referred out of the HELP contaminated eggs. That includes at monella cases. My State has one of the Committee takes some steps to im- least 14 Minnesotans. And we may still best surveillance systems in the coun- prove the traceback infrastructure, but see more cases before this awful situa- try, and after comprehensive investiga- I think we can do more. I decided to tion has been resolved. tions, the Minnesota scientists identi- work on this issue when Shirley With all these cases of illnesses and fied the King Nut brand of peanut but- Almer’s three sons came and met with the recalls taking place, I think we all ter as the culprit, produced by the Pea- me and told me about how their lives understand the serious threat contami- nut Corporation of America, or PCA. had changed since they lost their nation poses to our food supply. We Minnesota folks worked with the mother; how their family would never have heard repeatedly, and correctly, FDA and the CDC, and in January com- be the same. They told me about the that our current food safety system is panies began to voluntarily recall prod- contaminated peanut butter, about broken. The system relies too heavily ucts with potentially contaminated how it had been included in countless on reacting to outbreaks after they products. But it was difficult for the products across the country, but we have occurred instead of preventing company to know exactly where the couldn’t track the problem down fast their occurrence in the first place. This contaminated peanut butter had ended enough since we don’t require compa- is why we need to pass Federal legisla- up. So the recall was expanded three nies to keep track of where ingredients tion now. We must stop more Ameri- different times to try to get hold of the come from. cans from getting sick and bring our outbreak. That is why I have been working country’s food safety system into the Most companies complied. But on closely with my colleague Senator 21st century. March 23, 2009, the FDA asked the BROWN of Ohio to strengthen the S. 510 will provide FDA with the re- Westco Fruit and Nut Company to vol- traceability provisions in S. 510. I sources and authorities it needs to untarily recall all of its products con- think we have made some good properly oversee that safe food comes taining peanuts from PCA because of progress and I am hopeful the bill will to our table. There are a lot of great the contamination threat. Westco re- be even better because of our efforts.

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First, it Frankly, there are not a lot of folks on tional leader, especially in early detec- is going to cut taxes on small busi- my side of the aisle who support this tion of foodborne disease. I am pleased nesses by $12 billion—a tax cut for bill. But I have to look at this bill for that my colleague from Minnesota, small businesses. Among those tax cuts what it means for Florida and the Senator KLOBUCHAR, has a great provi- is a 100 percent exclusion of capital country. It does not increase the debt, sion we hope will be in the final bill to gains tax for those who invest in a it does not increase the deficit, it does enhance our Nation’s foodborne illness small business. There is a provision to not increase taxes—it cuts taxes—and surveillance. allow firms to immediately write off 50 it is going to help small businesses Mandatory recall authority, percent of the cost of new equipment, with tax cuts and the credit they need traceability, more frequent inspec- and there is a doubling of the tax de- to build their small business and, hope- tions, better recordkeeping, and safer duction for expenses for start-up busi- fully, put people back to work. That imported foods—these are just a few of nesses to $100,000. These will allow sounds good for Florida. It sounds good the reasons why we need to get the businesses to pay less taxes, to buy new for America. food safety bill to the President’s desk, equipment, hopefully hire new people, But we need to do more. Where I do and we need to get it there now. Not and get Floridians and Americans back differ with my colleagues on the other side of the aisle is that we have taken later, but now. to work. This is legislation that every member The bill also has a lending facility, a steps in this Congress in the past year on the HELP Committee, on both sides $30 billion lending facility that is going and a half that have been chilling to business and job creation. When I talk of the aisle, voted to favorably report. to bring money to small community to business folks in Florida, they tell Every Member of this body recognizes banks to get loans to them—not Gold- me this new health care law is keeping the importance of food safety to the man Sachs, not Citibank, not Wall them from hiring new employees. They American people. The FDA Food Safe- Street but the banker down the street, do not understand it, it is complicated, ty Modernization Act will finally give the banker who knows the small dry it is thousands of pages. They under- the FDA the tools it needs to do its job cleaners, the local paint shop, those stand if maybe they hire that next em- small businesses that employ our and keep Americans safe. So I urge the ployee, they will come within the con- friends and neighbors. If these banks do majority leader to bring this critical fines of the bill and will be fined if they not loan the money, they will have to legislation up before we head home in do not offer the type of health care the pay a higher interest rate back. They October. We can’t afford to wait any Federal Government has mandated. longer. cannot just keep the money on their The financial regulation bill we Mr. President, I yield the floor. books to make their balance sheets passed in this Congress has caused con- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- look better. If they want to participate fusion and anxiety among businesses in ator from Florida. in this program—and it is voluntary, Florida, some of which have told me Mr. LEMIEUX. Mr. President, I come by the way—if they want to participate they are going to move a portion of to the floor today to talk about job and get these dollars out to small busi- their business to the Bahamas so they creation and what this Congress needs nesses, they have to lend them out. will not fall under these regulations. to do in order to make sure that our All over Florida small businesses tell That is jobs that will leave Florida. businesses have the best chance of suc- me they cannot get a loan, that their Small business in Florida is frozen in ceeding in what is a very difficult busi- credit line has been frozen. If they are its tracks because of an uncertain reg- ness climate. some of the few businesses that have a ulatory burden from Washington and I have the privilege of representing chance to expand, they cannot do so now the specter of new taxes. At the the great State of Florida—181⁄2 million because they cannot get the needed end of this year, the tax cuts that were people. The economic difficulties we capital. put in place nearly a decade ago are set are having now are as difficult as any- I visited one of those businesses this to expire. If those tax cuts expire, we body can remember. We are No. 1 in past week in Florida, a business by the are going to raise taxes during a reces- being behind on our mortgage pay- name of UniQueso. They are a family sion, and we are going to raise taxes on ments; No. 1 on mortgage foreclosures business, two brothers, and they make small businesses. As many as three- for the first half of the year, and unem- dairy products, principally focused on quarters of a million small businesses ployment is at record highs—near 12 the growing Hispanic community in in America will be impacted by higher percent. No one can remember a reces- Florida. They have had great success taxes at the end of the year if Congress sion as difficult as the one we are expe- because this is a market that wants does not act. riencing. more of these wonderful products. They Look, I walked across the aisle to I think it is our job, as Members of are moving their business from Cocoa work with my colleagues from the Congress, to do what we can where we to Orlando, FL. They are building a other side on something that made can be helpful to try to get people back new plant. I had a chance to tour it. sense for job creation. I know now that to work. In Florida, our small busi- They are going to open in about a there are four or five or six of my col- nesses are struggling. When I drive month, and they are growing their leagues on the other side who are say- down the State roads of Florida, down business. They are doubling the num- ing let’s not raise taxes on anybody Federal Highway in southeast Florida, ber of their employees. They are going during recession. We need to work to- or I am in Tallahassee on Monroe or I to produce 10 times more product than gether. We need to work together to be am over in Pensacola or in Jackson- they did at their previous location— problem solvers. It does not make any ville or wherever I am in the State— just the kind of story we want to hear. sense to raise taxes during a recession. and I spent a lot of time in the State But even though they have a good It doesn’t make any sense to raise cap- during our work period in August vis- business plan, even though they are ital gains taxes, which will stop invest- iting with business owners—I see more making money, 10 banks denied them ment. It doesn’t make any sense to and more doors that are shut, small loans. What did they do? This family- raise the taxes on dividends, which will businesses that have been closed. owned business had to sell off a major- hurt seniors, which will hurt people I talked to a woman today who owns ity share in their company to get an who invest in companies, which will a small strip shopping center. She said investor so they could expand. At least chill business. It doesn’t make any in the past 3 years they have gone from they were able to find a private inves- sense to raise taxes on small being 95 percent occupied to 55 percent tor, but they should not have had to businesspeople who, we know, create occupied. Businesses are struggling. give up control of their family business two out of every three jobs in this That is why I was proud to work with just to succeed in the marketplace country—more than that in my home Senator LANDRIEU and others to fash- when no bank would give them a loan. State.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:20 Sep 16, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15SE6.019 S15SEPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with SENATE September 15, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7113 I hope we will work together to ex- In June, I spoke from this desk about the BLS’s National Compensation Sur- tend the current policy for everyone how efforts to scapegoat government vey, while the numbers used for its and not raise taxes in the middle of a workers with threats to freeze their Federal employee salaries are from an- recession. pay or cut hiring are counter- other data set, the Occupational Em- Let me say there is one more thing productive and how proponents of such ployment Statistics Program. this Congress can do right now to help measures use flawed analysis of com- Even the BLS has warned against job creation. We have three pending pensation data to make their argu- comparing data from these sets against trade agreements—with Panama, with ment. one another. On its Web site it says: Colombia, and with South Korea. The I was dismayed and upset to see once Occupational wages in different ownership President of the United States said in again an article in USA Today making groups (the private sector, and state, local, his last State of the Union Address the claim that Federal employees earn and federal governments) are influenced by that he wants to pass these free-trade more than double that of private sector many factors that the [Occupational Em- ployment Statistics] measure cannot take agreements. He wants to promote trade employees. USA Today based their ar- into account. It goes to list examples, such and exports with foreign countries. ticle on the newly released data from as ‘‘level of work performed,’’ ‘‘age and expe- Why haven’t we taken them up? Why the Bureau of Economic Analysis, and, rience,’’ and ‘‘cost of living’’ adjustments for haven’t we passed them? Colombia and quite frankly, they did a very poor job large urban areas. Panama are huge trading partners of of it. For many of the occupations being my home State of Florida. If we pass Unfortunately, their findings have compared, the total number of Federal these free-trade agreements, we will been circulated to other papers and on employees in a given category is min- create jobs in Florida almost imme- television and are being used as fodder iscule compared to the total employed diately. Let’s get out of the business of for political attacks directly against in the private sector; therefore, leaving pulling huge levers on this economy, those who work in government jobs. the statistical analysis in the lurch. imposing new restrictions, and burdens The article’s lead statistic is based on For others, the job categories in the and taxes on businesses. Let’s promote 2009 BEA data that shows the average private and public sectors are simply trade. Where we act, let’s act judi- amount spent by the Federal Govern- not comparable. One great example is ciously, with the surgeon’s knife and ment—not the average salary, the av- broadcast technicians. According to not the bureaucrat’s bludgeon. erage amount spent by the Federal USA Today, broadcast technicians in Business is hurting in this country, Government—on salary and benefits the Federal Government earn an aver- small business especially, hurting very for each worker, is $123,049. For the av- age of $132,000 a year, while those in much in my home State of Florida. I erage private sector employee in this the private sector earn only a little think there is a way for us to work to- country, they figure $61,051. This sta- more than $88,000. gether to do these things which will tistic would truly be shocking if it However, what USA Today does not put Americans back to work. were true. tell its readers is that according to the I yield the floor. The newspaper also points to a trend, very same data set they use, there are I suggest the absence of a quorum. a growing pay gap, between Federal only 110 broadcast technicians working The PRESIDING OFFICER. The employees and those in private compa- in the entire Federal Government. In clerk will call the roll. nies. That trend is also based on a the entire national workforce, accord- The bill clerk proceeded to call the flawed reading of statistical data. ing to the same data, there are 33,550 roll. In my remarks of June 17, I went broadcast technicians. This means the Mr. KAUFMAN. Mr. President, I ask through their early analysis of Federal broadcast technicians in the Federal unanimous consent that the order for compensation data from 2008 and ex- Government represent three-tenths of 1 the quorum call be rescinded. plained the flaws in their methodology percent, three-tenths of 1 percent of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and how they drew spurious conclu- the total. objection, it is so ordered. sions. This latest study simply repeats One can hardly compare them, espe- Mr. KAUFMAN. Mr. President, I ask the mistakes they made last time. cially since, according to the OPM, 99 unanimous consent that I be allowed to Let me list several common analyt- percent of broadcast technicians in the speak as in morning business. ical errors. No. 1, the analysis did not Federal Government work for the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without consider differences in experience and Broadcasting Board of Governors here objection, it is so ordered. education. The data does not measure in Washington and are broadcasting FEDERAL EMPLOYEES similar populations sometimes, even throughout the world. Mr. KAUFMAN. Mr. President, I rise USA Today concedes. The article says I know very well from personal expe- today to express my concerns about that with regard to the gap in pay be- rience that BBG technicians require the continued disparagement of our tween Federal and private sectors: much more experience and education Federal workforce. I also want to speak ‘‘The analysis did not consider dif- than the average private sector broad- about the opportunity we have for ferences in experience and education.’’ cast technician working at radio and long-term investment in making our The analysis does not take into ac- television stations across the country, government work better for all Ameri- count the statistically significant fact many of which are very small. cans. that the private sector workforce is 52 The same is true for clergy. Most of Earlier this month, people across the times larger than the Federal work- the 810 clergy in our Federal workforce country took time to mark Labor Day. force. There are 101.3 million private are employed by the Veterans Health It is a moment to celebrate one of the sector workers. Simply put, there are Administration. I think it is reason- chief American values that has helped far more people proportionally in the able to take a guess at what clergy make this country so great, that is, private sector earning low wages than might be doing at the VA—working as hard work. Employees in every indus- the Federal sector, only 1.9 Federal ci- chaplains and counseling our wounded try tirelessly each day not only realize vilian employees, because the govern- warriors. There are 42,040 clergy em- their own share of the American ment has outsourced so many of its ployed in this country, many of them dream, but also because it is part of low-paying jobs. with small congregations that cannot our culture to strive for success in This is like matching apples and or- afford to pay much salary. It is impos- every task we undertake. anges. Our Federal workforce has also sible to draw conclusions by comparing I have seen the same quality every become far better educated in the last 800 Federal clergy to over 42,000 clergy day throughout my career, exemplified 20 years, which translates into greater based on compensation alone. in all the outstanding government em- earning power. The most egregious Let’s take a look at another one. ployees with whom I have met and mistake made by USA Today in its last Highway maintenance workers are said worked. That is why I have been com- analysis, which I spoke about in June, to make an average of $11,344 more ing to the floor each week to honor a was trying to compare data from two each year in the Federal Government great Federal employee. All of those I different Bureau of Labor Statistics than in the private sector. However, if have so honored work extremely hard studies. The numbers the paper used we look at the data, we find there are and serve with dedication. for private sector salaries comes from only 50 highway maintenance workers

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Some of these jobs, like highway making that choice. tirement for years because they know maintenance worker, do not have truly Like all important decisions we we need their talents and experience. comparable positions in the Federal make about government, our mission Today our civil service finds itself at Government. When searching through to recruit and maintain the best pos- a crossroads. the Office of Personnel Management’s sible workforce must feature a stra- We could choose to listen to those human resources data, one cannot even tegic approach. who continue to disparage public em- find such a category. The 50 who work I think Linda Bilmes, of Harvard’s ployees and cut salaries or cap hiring. in the Federal Government, who were Kennedy School, and Max Stier, the We would, however, undoubtedly see listed in the BLS survey under this President and CEO of the Partnership more failures to regulate Wall Street category, are likely performing very for Public Service, put it best when because we didn’t have regulators or different, and quite possibly more high- they wrote: those who drill offshore, failures to se- ly specialized work, than most of the The fundamental mistake . . . is to think cure our borders and keep our commu- highway maintenance workers in the of the federal workforce as a cost rather nities safe, failures to ensure that all private sector. than as a resource that delivers specific ben- citizens have fair access to resources The Federal Government is not like efits to the nation. they need to pursue the American any private industry. Federal employ- That was from an op-ed in the Boston dream. ees perform functions directly relating Globe in February. We can do that, but there is an alter- to public health, national security, and The great Federal employees I have native. Actually, I would say, it is a financial stability. Jobs in the Federal honored from this desk over the past 16 necessity. Government routinely involve deci- months are just a few examples of gov- We can choose—now at this critical sionmaking that affects millions of ernment workers who are an asset and moment—to renew our investment in a lives. make great contributions to the gov- strong, vibrant, and successful Federal Over the past 20 years, after calls in ernment but, more importantly, to the workforce. The return on such invest- the 1980s and early 1990s to streamline country. ment promises to be high—indeed, if we government, many Federal jobs not di- As Director of the Office of Public fail to devote ourselves now to building rectly related to ‘‘inherently govern- Housing Programs at HUD, Nicole a top-notch civil service, the next gen- mental functions’’ have been Faison inherited a rental assistance eration of Americans will have to outsourced. This is a good thing. As a program rated as ‘‘high-risk’’ by the spend even more to fix the problems result, the demographics of the Federal GAO for 13 years due to rampant waste, that will result. workforce have been transformed per- fraud, and abuse. She quickly turned it In his book, ‘‘Excellence,’’ former haps even more dramatically than around, eliminating over $2 billion— Health, Education, and Welfare Sec- most realize. That is the subtext be- that’s billion with a ‘‘B’’—in fraudu- retary John Gardner—who founded the hind the data chosen by USA Today. lent payments what is that worth? public interest group Common Cause— By far, most of the jobs now per- Eileen Harrington and the Federal formed for the government by private wrote that: Trade Commission’s ‘‘Do Not Call sector contractors are entry level and The society which scorns excellence in Team’’ brought peace of mind to dinner low wage. This includes maintenance plumbing as a humble activity and tolerates tables around the country when they workers, customer-service agents, se- shoddiness in philosophy because it is an ex- designed and implemented the national alted activity will have neither good plumb- curity guards, and other jobs that typi- registry to stop telemarketing calls. ing nor good philosophy: neither its pipes cally receive smaller salaries. nor its theories will hold water. Correspondingly, a larger share of Tens of millions have benefited. In the same way, if we don’t value the jobs still held by Federal employ- Dr. Gareth Parry, who retired last our government workers and the jobs ees is higher wage, supervisory, and year after a long career at the Nuclear they perform, we’re going to end up professional—such as physicists, doc- Regulatory Commission, worked to with a Federal workforce—and a gov- tors, and highly specialized IT experts. create risk assessment models for our At the same time, the size of the Fed- Nation’s nuclear facilities. His efforts ernment—that isn’t the best it could be eral Government is virtually un- significantly improved the safety of for all of us. I have never known Amer- changed since the 1960s, even though communities near nuclear plants and icans to settle for second-rate. our Nation has grown by 40 percent in those who work there. What does a sound investment in our the same period. According to the I could go on and on and on. Federal workforce look like? First, we OPM, in 1960 there were 1.8 million But the example of Dr. Parry leads will need to redouble our efforts to re- Federal employees. Today, there are 1.9 me to an important point we here in cruit new hires, and I hope many will million. Looking at this chart, one can Congress must consider. There is a lot be young graduates. We have so many see that the Federal workforce has of data on the demographics of our young people right now who are eager shrunk drastically compared to the Federal workforce. While some choose to give back to this country and make number of Americans its serves on a to point to compensation, the statistic a difference. per capita basis. The total population I think is most pressing and needs the According to the Partnership for of the United States was 180 million in most attention is that of retirement Public Service, the Federal Govern- 1960, and it has risen to over 300 million eligibility. ment will need to fill 273,000 full-time, today. Currently, there are two retirement mission-critical jobs over the next 3 These days, Federal employees are systems for civilian Federal employees. fiscal years. By mission-critical, they working harder than ever. In fact, and Those who began work before 1984 fall mean jobs considered essential for I have said this before, the USA Today under the old civil service retirement agencies to fulfill their obligations to is right about one thing. There is a system, or CSRS. All employees hired the American people: doctors and public-private pay gap, but it goes the after 1984 participate in the Federal nurses at the VA, counterterror ana- other way. employees retirement system, or lysts, lawyers, high-tech specialists, The Federal Salary Council reported FERS. In 1997, the number of employ- contract administrators. These are last October that civilian Federal em- ees eligible to retire under CSRS was 12 very special jobs. We have high unem- ployees are making, on average, over 26 percent. In 2006 it had climbed to 37 ployment now, but the kind of jobs we percent less than private sector work- percent. That is over a third of the need are not readily available. ers in comparable jobs. This gap con- workforce. That is over a third of the So how can we attract the best and tinues to widen. Federal workforce. For those eligible brightest of the new generation into

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It will help us tackle objection, it is so ordered. strides on work-life balance, and I com- problems such as these—developing DREAM ACT mend Chairman AKAKA of the Sub- clean energy, expanding educational Mr. VITTER. Madam President, I was committee on Oversight of Government opportunities, reducing poverty—and very disappointed to learn recently Management, the Federal Workforce, avoid the next financial crisis or major that Senator REID intends to bring up and the District of Columbia for being oil spill. a very significant amnesty proposal a leader on these issues. It is time to ask ourselves what kind next week known as the DREAM Act. We should also be launching pro- of government we want for the next It is disguised as an education initia- grams to help train managers and su- century. We can not afford to let this tive, but it will provide a powerful in- pervisors, since more and more Federal important debate about our Federal centive for more illegal immigration employees are taking on these roles. workforce and its future be hijacked by by allowing States to grant in-state With so many lower wage jobs those who prefer to scapegoat and dis- tuition to illegal alien students. This is tort the facts. We have all seen what outsourced to contractors, we need to a bad idea at any time, but this is a happens when we make important pol- ensure that those managing contracts bad idea right now, at the worst pos- icy decisions based on incorrect infor- remain Federal employees and that sible time. mation. Unfortunately, this announcement they have the skills and experience to I am encouraged that the OPM has make sure contract work is being per- joined with the Office of Management isn’t shocking given Senator REID’s formed according to the public inter- and Budget and the Labor Department and this administration’s record of est. Just think how much it has cost us to study the actual pay gap, in order to pushing policies on the American peo- because people were not monitoring determine how best to compare Federal ple that the people oppose. In these dif- contracts. Think about the problems and private-sector jobs. Once we have ficult economic times, it is really an we have had monitoring contracts. that data, then we will be better able insult to legal, taxpaying citizens that Now some of my colleagues are prob- to figure out how to make Federal jobs the President and Senator REID would ably starting to shake their heads and competitive with their private-sector want to use their hard-earned money say: Wait a minute; Americans do not counterparts and attract the very best to pay for in-state college tuition for want bigger government. talent into government. illegal aliens. Indeed, these recent charges that Again, I want to stress, everybody This horrible economy has increased Federal employees are somehow over- cares about money. Most Federal em- the demand for enrollment and help at paid evoke the perpetual claim that ployees I meet are here because they public universities. As a growing num- the most desired government is always want to make the world a better place ber of families are unable to afford an the smallest. That cuts and outsourc- and they are concerned about making education at a private university, they ing are ends in themselves. We hear it the world a better place, and they want turn to public universities in increas- every day, that government is too big. to make a difference for their lives. ing numbers, and they turn to that However, it was precisely this ideology That is one of the things we do not help, including in State tuition, in in- of reduction that left our key regu- talk about nearly enough; that is, how creasing numbers. At a time when latory agencies unable to prevent dis- great it is when you get to my age to many Americans cannot afford to send asters like the financial crisis and the see that you actually tried to make the their children to college at all, this bill gulf oilspill and so many other things world a better place, and you worked would allow States to provide in-State over the last 8 to 10 years where agen- on making the world a better place. tuition to illegal aliens who would dis- cies did not follow up—whether it was That is important, and that is the place legal residents competing for FDA, the Consumer Protection Agen- kind of people we have in the Federal those taxpayer subsidies. cy. Government. They are willing to make I am opposed to this proposal because I think they have it wrong. It is not the financial sacrifices because they of that—because it would unfairly that Americans want smaller govern- care about and make the special extra place American citizens in direct com- ment. They want better government. effort to give of themselves in order to petition with illegal aliens for very They want government that works. make this country the great country scarce slots in classes at State colleges Let me share some interesting find- we know it is. and universities. The number of those ings from a survey conducted in May By looking forward, by ceasing the coveted seats is fixed, so every illegal by the Center for American Progress ‘‘blame game,’’ and by making a com- alien who would be admitted because of and Hart Research Associates. The mitment now to building the best Fed- this through the DREAM Act would study found that 62 percent of Ameri- eral workforce possible, we can ensure take the place of an American citizen cans have an unfavorable view of Fed- that the next generation is well poised or legal immigrant. It makes no sense eral Government, a 22-percent rise to tackle its greatest challenges. to authorize Federal and State sub- Lincoln called on his fellow Ameri- since 2000. sidies for education of illegal aliens, cans to cherish and safeguard our However, it also found that Ameri- when our State schools are suffering, greatest strength: ‘‘government of the cans would rather improve the effi- as higher education budgets are people, by the people, and for the peo- ciency and effectiveness of government slashed, admissions are curtailed, and than reduce its size. The same num- ple.’’ We must also strive to maintain a civil service of the same kind for the tuition is increased. ber—62 percent—preferred better gov- Enactment of the DREAM Act would long term. Our children and grand- ernment to just smaller government. do just that, and it would be bad policy children deserve the same type of great Among those who identified as polit- under any circumstances, but in the Federal employees we have today. ical moderates, the figure was even I yield the floor. current economic climate it would be a higher, at 69 percent. I suggest the absence of a quorum. catastrophe. Furthermore, when asked about spe- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Again, the DREAM Act would grant cific aspects of government involve- HAGAN). The clerk will call the roll. amnesty to millions of illegal aliens ment, a majority of Americans believe The legislative clerk proceeded to who entered the United States as mi- the Federal Government should be call the roll. nors and who meet loosely defined so- more involved in solving problems. 60 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- called educational requirements. percent want the government to do ator from Louisiana. Specifically, the bill grants imme- more to improve schools; the same Mr. VITTER. Madam President, I ask diate legal status to illegals who have number want Federal help to make col- unanimous consent that the order for merely enrolled in an institution of lege more affordable; and 57 percent the quorum call be rescinded. higher education or received a high

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Small busi- for Federal student loans. ation is small business in America. nesses will also be able to count the The American people have made it These provisions are aimed to aid small general business credits against the Al- very clear that they want to see the businesses throughout the country. ternative Minimum Tax. That will free government fulfill its responsibility to Small business is an engine of growth. up capital for expansion and job enforce the laws on the books, take It is the place where people will, I growth. steps to control illegal immigration, think, find employment as we go for- The legislation also increases Sec- not to reward bad behavior with tui- ward. Our small business community tion 179 expensing—permitting up to tion breaks. has been hit very hard by the economic $500,000 in capital investments that Amnesty and economic incentives, crisis, the financial crisis, and the col- businesses can expense to immediately such as taxpayer-subsidized tuition, lapse of the credit bubble. Small busi- get some tax credit for it. It also ex- only encourage more illegal immigra- nesses have lost more than 6 million tends bonus depreciation, allowing tax- tion. This is certainly not the answer jobs since December 2007, and we have payers to immediately write off 50 per- to our current immigration crisis and to start restoring those jobs. cent of the cost of new equipment. We will only worsen our current economic The legislation we are considering— hope that this will have the small busi- crisis. the Small Business Jobs Act—will pro- nessman or woman buying a piece of equipment which will require, we hope, If Senator REID does move forward vide $12 billion in fully paid-for tax with this proposal, I plan to file a sec- breaks for small businesses to bolster a manufacturer or assembler some- ond-degree amendment to strike the confidence in the economy by where in the United States to call peo- provision that allows States to grant unlocking frozen credit markets, spur- ple back to work to meet this new de- in-State tuition for illegal aliens. It ring job creation, and fostering our Na- mand. This is going to increase demand for will be a very clear choice: Do you tion’s burgeoning recovery. These tax goods and services, and that is one of want these limited resources, this lim- incentives will allow small businesses the key deficiencies in this current ited help, to go to U.S. citizens and to make investments to help with job growth, purchases, and expansion. I economy. We have a lot of money legal immigrants or do you want locked up. It is said, quite authori- illegals to compete for those and take emphasize that these are fully paid for because we have multiple challenges. tatively, that there is about $2 trillion some of those slots away from U.S. on the balance sheets of corporations citizens and legal immigrants? I have served long enough to recall in 2000, when we were looking at strong throughout the United States that As chairman of the border security they are not spending. We hope these caucus, I will be fighting this overall employment growth and a Federal budget surplus, and, in 2009, when incentives will produce increased de- measure tooth and nail and also ad- mand which will get them to start vancing this second degree proposal. President Obama took office, we were looking at a job collapse in many parts spending and provide the kind of pri- This is common sense. This is certainly vate capital investment and momen- the sentiment and the will of the of the country and a huge deficit, which is still going on. So we have to tum that will carry us forward. American people. As I mentioned before, this Small consider both as we move forward. I encourage all of my colleagues— Business Jobs Act has a $30 billion The particulars of this legislation are Democrats and Republicans—to talk to lending fund that is so critical. More important to note because they will Senator REID to dissuade him from the than 10 community banks in Rhode Is- contribute, I believe, very signifi- bill overall and, if it comes to the land, for example, are eligible to re- cantly—and one would hope very floor, to support this second-degree ceive these funds. I have spoken to quickly—to increased job opportunities amendment so that American citizens many of the bank leaders and they are throughout the country. The legisla- and legal aliens are not having slots ready to lend right now. They have tion will incentivize investors by giv- taken away from them by illegals in customers whom they have great faith ing 100 percent exclusion from capital this matter. in, who have a good business plan and gains taxes on small business invest- I suggest the absence of a quorum. are profitable. In fact, many times The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ments. It will create a targeted $30 bil- business owners are willing to guar- clerk will call the roll. lion small business lending fund to pro- antee or to put up even personal collat- The assistant legislative clerk pro- vide small community banks with the eral to get the loan. Yet the bank says: ceeded to call the roll. capital to increase their ability to lend We can’t do that because we have Mr. REED. Madam President, I ask to small businesses. This is particu- reached the limit based on our capital unanimous consent that the order for larly notable. I must commend Senator of what we can lend to small business. the quorum call be rescinded. LANDRIEU for her tenacious advocacy of This raises those limits, and it is abso- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without this position, along with Senator lutely necessary to do that. objection, it is so ordered. MERKLEY and others. In fact, this is a One other important aspect is that Mr. REED. Madam President, we bipartisan effort. This proposal will put this legislation will raise the limits on have been debating for weeks now a money in the hands of small commu- loans that the Small Business Adminis- needed solution to our economic recov- nity banks that want to lend, that have tration can make and guarantee. ery in the United States. We have seen clients, and that do it the old-fashioned Again, another source of tremendous some progress, but it is a long and dif- way. They look at the books, they and important funding is being capped ficult journey for American families. know the borrower, they have faith and now because they can’t make big The depth of the crisis that material- confidence in that individual, and they enough loans because there are certain ized in the last few years of the Bush are constrained now because they do loan limits. It will also extend the administration can’t be overcome in not have sufficient capital to expand elimination of the fees borrowers pay just 18 months, although I believe we their lending. With this capital, they to the SBA. Now we have businesses are headed in the right direction. The will be able to expand lending and go that may be ready to hire, but they legislation we are considering will help right out to the heart of small busi- just can’t generate the cash to pay the us in that journey to recovery. nesses throughout the country. Madam fees. Now they will be able to get the We have seen, in fact, over the last President, just as in North Carolina, in loan, hire the workers, and move for- several months, an increase in private Rhode Island I have numerous busi- ward. sector jobs. We didn’t see that in the nesses that will come in and say they The legislation also supports States last several years of the Bush adminis- are very successful, they want to ex- because there are many State initia- tration. When President Obama took pand, they can hire a few people, but tives. There is $1.5 billion in grants to

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A very simple port, and that is absolutely necessary. report language, and they have helped reason. The majority leader, once Again, I wish to thank particularly my pass the Genetic Information Non- again, precluded Republicans from of- colleagues who were supportive of the discrimination Act, which has been fering any amendments. The entire his- cloture motion that has us now on a very important with respect to this tory of the Senate is a history of tradi- path to passage. I thank them very disease and others where, for a variety tion and comity and the opportunity much for their efforts. They made a de- of reasons, they have not had the kind for the minority to be able to offer cision that will benefit American busi- of attention they have needed. amendments and debate. ness across the country, small busi- This has an impact on the Federal When repeatedly the majority leader nesses in particular. Government because the annual cost of does what they call, in the Senate par- We need to move forward. We need to PKD exceeds $2 billion for kidney di- lance, filling the parliamentary tree, get this legislation done—I hope this alysis, kidney transplants, antire- which means he precludes the minority week—as soon as we can. Then we have jection drugs, and related therapies. from offering any amendments, natu- other legislation we can and should That, of course, affects those who have rally Republicans are going to object consider. For example, we have a tax government money going into their to that. extenders bill that will hopefully pro- health care support. End-stage renal We said repeatedly we would be de- vide R&D tax credits and other provi- disease is the fastest growing expense lighted to debate this bill, just let us sions that will help businesses, both of Medicare. This causes a huge finan- offer some amendments. No, was the large and small but particularly small cial, emotional, and physical burden on answer; you cannot do that. Well, we business. the Americans who are affected by it. are on the bill now, and I think it is I urge all my colleagues, now that we The good news is that the field of pretty clear that what this debate boils feel confident we have the votes, let’s PKD research is robust, the therapy is down to is what is the best way to help move to final passage. Let’s give Amer- ripe, and I ask my colleagues to look the small businesses who are the job ican businesses, particularly small favorably on a forthcoming public-pri- creators. In fact, about one-quarter of businesses, the help they need to move vate partnership initiative that is all of the jobs in this country are cre- the economy forward. known as the Regional PKD Diagnostic ated by small business, and what we I yield the floor. and Clinical Treatment Center, de- know is that especially the small busi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- signed to increase application of new ness folks are the first ones to hire in ator from Utah. diagnostic methods and therapeutic bad economic times, hoping to bring POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY DISEASE regimens for PKD patients, conduct the economy out of a recession. Mr. BENNETT. Madam President, I pilot studies and clinical trials, and, fi- Why are they not hiring today? Well, am rising today because this is PKD nally, coordinate data and streamline on Monday I came to the floor and I Awareness Week. People say: What is the appropriate clinical application of pointed out one of the reasons. One of PKD and why do we need to be aware of effective treatments. the entrepreneurs in our country wrote it? PKD is the acronym that stands for I am pleased to have the opportunity an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal in polycystic kidney disease. Polycystic to once again call attention to the dis- which he totaled up all of the expenses kidney disease is the leading cause of ease of polycystic kidney disease and that he has every time he hires some- kidney failure from a genetic disease in the ravages and challenges it has. I one. I believe, if memory serves me America. Every year, we have PKD thank my colleagues for their contin- correctly, it cost him about $78,000 Awareness Week, as we try to bring ued support over a 20-year period of every time he hired somebody who had people a better understanding of it. PKD Awareness Week and the work a $44,000 salary. That is in the extra Let me outline how serious it might they have done in the Senate and hope taxes that he would have to pay and be and how it affects the Federal Gov- that all of us can continue to support the cost of regulations just to comply ernment. For those who do not know, an activity to keep the research going with Federal law for hiring one addi- it is a silent killer that stalks more forward. The consequence will be, if it tional person. It is no wonder that than 600,000 Americans. That is greater is successful, tremendous benefit for small businesses do not hire at this than the number of Americans who are those families who suffer from PKD point. afflicted with cystic fibrosis, Hunting- and financial benefit for the govern- So what is the Democratic response? ton’s disease, sickle cell anemia, hemo- ment as a whole through reduced Medi- Let’s raise their taxes. Let’s make it philia, muscular dystrophy, or Down care costs. even more difficult for small businesses syndrome. That works out to be about I yield the floor and suggest the ab- to hire people. We believe that is the 12,000 PKD sufferers in each State. sence of a quorum. wrong solution, and rather than look- Every one of them is at risk for kidney The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ing at the kind of bill that is on the failure and the ravages that come with clerk will call the roll. Senate floor today that creates yet an- that. The bill clerk proceeded to call the other kind of TARP bank lending au- I became aware of it particularly roll. thority, something the American peo- when my daughter was diagnosed with Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I ask unani- ple are a little bit fed up with, we be- it. It is a disease that is carried as a ge- mous consent that the order for the lieve we should leave tax rates where netic disease. We had no idea it was quorum call be rescinded. they are so that businesses have some anywhere in the family until she was The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. certainty that they are not going to be diagnosed with it. We have now tried to UDALL of New Mexico). Without objec- raised. At least do not make it worse. go back to find out who may or may tion, it is so ordered. I noted that the distinguished assist- not have had it. But this means that Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I would like ant majority leader earlier this morn- not only is she at risk and is losing to speak to the bill pending before us ing inadvertently confused tax cuts kidney function, but so are her chil- briefly, first to respond to a criticism with tax increases. I have done the dren and perhaps so are others in our that Republicans had been filibustering same thing many times. But the reason family. So it becomes a very signifi- this bill, and, therefore, that somehow I wanted to point that out is because I cant personal thing for me, but I wish revealed an antagonism on the part of think there has been so much talk on to reach out and express my gratitude Republicans toward small business. the Democratic side about tax cuts for to my colleagues in the Senate, who do The charge is so ludicrous that one the rich that the Members on the other not have the same kind of personal would think it does not even need to be side have almost gotten to believe connection, who have joined in cospon- responded to. Republicans have been that. The truth is, nobody is proposing

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At least in times of reces- staff of three. We’ve been successful and have our business, 48HourPrint.Com. . . . With the sion or bad economic times, do not since expanded our business. One of the keys economy where it is, now certainly isn’t the raise taxes on anyone. Do not raise to our growth has been our determination to time to play games by extending tax relief reinvest our profits in our firm. We’re orga- taxes on families who are struggling to for some but not others. nized as a pass-through business, (meaning For example, if Congress fails to keep all make ends meet, and do not raise taxes the company’s taxes are paid at the indi- of the current income tax rates in place and on businesses, especially the small vidual income tax rate),— we take a hit, then that will mean we have businesses that are the best job cre- That is why this marginal rate is so left capital to grow our team and our oper- ators. important— ations, not only in the Boston area but at So our view is, do not raise taxes. and if our marginal income tax rates go up, our other facilities in Ohio, Arizona, and But the Democratic view is, well, let’s we’ll be left with less money to put back into New Hampshire, as well. There are thousands raise taxes on some but not on others. our company. This would mean we would not of other small businesses out there that will That is this class warfare concept that be able to hire an additional sales represent- react similarly if their tax burdens increase. ative. I am worried that it will take much longer I was critical of Monday. In America to get our economic ship righted if our elect- we do not believe in class warfare. We Then he also closes with this: ed officeholders in Congress fail to show think everyone ought to have a chance Also, since our employees bill their serv- leadership on this issue. [Raising taxes] is a to succeed, and if someone succeeds, we ices hourly, we use profits to keep our em- job killer. Leave the money in the private applaud it and we hope we are in the ployees employed between projects and avoid sector where it will be put to good use. position the next week or the next layoffs. Without this additional cash, we’ll have no choice but to do layoffs. My advice Despite what the President says, year. But, instead, there seems to be a to Congress would be to keep the current tax these tax increases will have a very view that, well, rich people can afford rates in place and do all they can to avoid negative impact on job creation, espe- it, so let’s raise their taxes. raising our taxes because that will lead to cially for the small businesses, the en- Again, economists generally—includ- fewer jobs. trepreneurs I have quoted. These are ing Peter Orszag, the immediate past So here is an entrepreneur, a small the people who are on the ground, run- Director of OMB under President business owner, who says he wants to ning businesses, trying to weather the Obama—have made it clear that rais- create jobs, save the jobs he has. He bad economy, hoping to hire new work- ing taxes on anyone, including the en- wants to expand, but an increased tax ers. They are telling us that their busi- trepreneurs, those people who pay in burden will prevent him from doing so. nesses cannot tolerate new taxes. the higher tax brackets, is a bad thing No, we are not talking about tax cuts As this debate continues, I will share for job creation especially in bad eco- for the rich. Nobody is talking about more stories from small businesses and nomic times. tax cuts. We are talking about keeping other folks who are opposed to the tax So why would we do it? Well, the con- his taxes from going up. That is what increases. cern is we have to be worrying about we want to prevent. It is critical that we appreciate the the deficit. Well, this is a fine time to Kevin Linehan of Bravadas Fairfax, fact that even the talk about this, even be worrying about the deficit and a fine LLC, a small clothing and accessories the potential for an increase in taxes, way to do it. We spend $1 trillion on a business, says—and I hope I am pro- has created a kind of uncertainty that new health care bill, we spend $1 tril- nouncing that correct—Bravadas is the has caused businesses to lock up and lion on a stimulus bill, we spend all of way I see it here. Anyway, he says the not want to make any kind of big deci- this other money bailing out this and shaky economy has forced him to cut sions because of what they think could that in our economy, and now another his staff and payroll by 40 percent and happen. I remind my colleagues that new TARP lending program spending slice his inventory by 30 percent, not this money is not the government’s trillions of dollars, a budget that dou- an uncommon situation in this eco- money. It doesn’t belong to the Con- bles the national debt in just 5 years, nomic downturn. He wants Congress to gress or the President. When we talk doubles all of the debt accumulated know that if the top two marginal about taxing people, we are talking from George Washington through rates increase, he will not be able to about taking their money. It is not the George Bush, we are going to double hire the new employees he needs, in- government’s money. It is their money. that in 5 years under the Obama budg- crease his inventory, or take the risks The question is, Will the government et. that would lead to innovation in his do more good spending it or will the I would suggest that we ought to business. I am going to quote him. private sector, the people who have start worrying about the spending. If If Congress goes through with the plan to that money, who earned that money? we are worried about the deficit, let’s increase the marginal income tax rates for Will they do more good with it? I think stop the spending spree. Let’s do not the top two brackets, my business will be it is obvious that these small business try to make up a little bit of that by hurt. We’ve already been battered by the re- folks I have talked about will put that deciding to tax a bunch of people who cession and had to cut staff and payroll by 40 money to good use for their families are the very folks who are going to hire percent. I have also cut both my advertising and their employees. They will create the employees that are going to help and inventory by 30 percent each, and have more jobs with it. That will help more had to downsize and change locations to save bring us out of the recession. on rent. folks. Am I just sort of fancifying this or do If Congress raises my taxes, it will be more The irony is that will eventually help real small businesspeople have this of the same rather than being able to grow the economy and will even help the view? Well, let me just read about—I my business, attract new customers and hire U.S. Treasury, because we have more think there are three, maybe four folks new staff. In fact, in this economy I have had people paying more taxes at the exist- here. These are some of the folks, some to cut back on essentially all new business ing rates, and that means more rev- of the 750,000 small business owners in activity, meaning I’ve stopped trying to in- enue for the Federal Government. the United States whom we are count- novate and instead have been forced to focus This is a very aspirational country. on only those activities that are the most Almost everybody here looks at oppor- ing on to create jobs and who would see profitable because I cannot afford to take an increase in their marginal income risks. The more and more the government tunity. We all think we can do better. tax rate under the Democratic pro- takes, the more difficult it is for small busi- If we work hard, we have a system that posals. nesses like mine to be successful and do the will reward hard work. These success- I just want to quote from what a few things they want us to do, which is to create ful small business folks never cease to of these folks say. Here is the chief op- jobs. amaze me. They come up with an idea, erating officer of a company called Here is a third small businessperson, a service, or a product to sell. They go Logical Advantage in North Carolina. Ray Pinard. He owns a printing busi- through all the difficulties of doing so,

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It reminds me a little of what the They continually talked about their other side of the aisle denigrate them President and one of our colleagues problems in having access to credit— as if they are somehow evil people be- said in a townhall meeting in August not because they were not good risks cause they end up making enough when somebody asked about the health but because there was not good money money to pay taxes in the top tax care bill. One of our colleagues said: out there for them to borrow. Even brackets when, as we pointed out, the Well, you may not like it now but over though these businesses are thriving, reason for that is that as business peo- time I think you will get to appreciate they could not expand because they ple who are not corporations, they are it. could not get the loans they needed to subchapter S or other partnership or It is the attitude that we know best grow. small business legal entities, they pay here; we will make the decisions; you I visited a startup green energy busi- taxes as individuals. And because of may not like them now, but you will ness whose demand is skyrocketing, the income of their businesses, there- come to think they are okay over time. but they need credit to expand their fore, they are put in the top bracket I think Americans have understood business and, I might add, certainty in and somehow, therefore, they deserve what it takes to make a successful an energy bill. to be punished—they can afford it; they business. They understand what tax- I visited a wonderful family bakery are the rich. ation is all about. They understand which reminded me so much of my own They are not the rich. They are folks this isn’t the time to raise taxes on grandmother’s bakery. Well, they just like all of us, struggling to make ends anybody, and we ought to get away do not bake bread, they build commu- meet, who will hire more people and from this idea that Washington knows nity and create jobs. They want to ex- who don’t deserve to be punished for best. Let’s listen to our constituents. pand. They need access to credit. their success. We are supposed to be Let’s listen to what they are telling us. I visited a machine tooling business creating incentives for people to do ex- Don’t raise our taxes. in Baltimore which does precision actly this. Ironically, the bill we are I suggest the absence of a quorum. metal work for many of the compo- nents for our military, the space pro- debating now is a bill that is supposed The PRESIDING OFFICER. The gram. They, too, want to retool. to help small business folks. We will clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to These are ‘‘good guy’’ businesses, give these TARP-like funds to the working hard, playing by the rules. banks and make them lend a certain call the roll. Mr. KYL. I ask unanimous consent They have jobs right here in the United amount of it to small businesses, and States of America. They want to ex- everybody will be better. My guess is, that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. pand. They want to hire. They want to if we let the small businesses keep upgrade their equipment. They want their money and not raise their taxes, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. access to credit. They need a govern- they would be perfectly happy and be ment on their side and at their side. f able to get along, and they would have I believe that is what the Small Busi- the ability to borrow money from the RECESS ness Jobs and Credit Act will do. It will banks without the effect of the legisla- Mr. KYL. I ask unanimous consent help businesses be able to get that tion before us. that the Senate stand in recess under much needed access to credit to be able I hope we both begin to change our the previous order, which means that to strengthen our economy. rhetoric, not to attack those people we would return at 3:30. I know people are anxious about the who are the backbone of the economy, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under economy. Many are worried their mid- people who cannot afford another tax the previous order, the Senate stands dle-class life is slipping away. But in increase, who want to help the econ- in recess until 3:30 p.m. Maryland we know we can count on omy recover and like to hire more peo- Thereupon, at 2:38 p.m., the Senate small businesses to create jobs, to help ple, and that we would also recognize recessed until 3:30 p.m. and reassem- people who are in the middle class stay the most productive way to help them bled when called to order by the Pre- there, and those who want to get there is to simply not raise their taxes. We siding Officer (Mr. MERKLEY). be able to do so through hard work. are not talking about a tax break. I From beauty shops to biotech, there f would argue that this TARP-like lend- are family-owned businesses, small ing thing is an idea that may be well SMALL BUSINESS LENDING FUND businesses in Maryland that need help. motivated, but it is not the way to help ACT OF 2010—Continued What they need is not a guaranteed most of the businesses we are talking The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- outcome, but they do need to have ac- about. Just don’t raise their taxes. ator from Maryland. cess to credit. I will return to where I started. Some Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I rise I am no Janey come lately on this of us get a little confused. Sometimes to speak on behalf of the bill. issue of small business. My grand- we say tax cut when we are talking I rise to strongly support the pending parents owned a local bakery shop. My about tax increases. It may be that we bill, the Small Business Jobs and Cred- father ran a small grocery store, along- have gotten so used to this rhetoric it Act. I do it because it will help small side with my mother. I often watched that somehow somebody is asking for a business create jobs in Maryland. I him open very early for local steel- tax cut for the rich when, in fact, I spent much of the last several months workers and automobile workers, peo- don’t know of anybody who is asking visiting worksites in Maryland, and it ple who worked making the famous Na- for a tax cut for the rich. Not a single was an exciting time. Maybe orders and tional Boh beer right down the street. Republican is asking for a tax cut for customers are not up, but enthusiasm They would come and buy their the rich. All we are asking is don’t and entrepreneurship is up, and abso- lunches before going to the morning raise taxes on anybody; it is usually lutely, in many areas, consumerism shift. not a good idea, and it is certainly not and customers are up. We know what it is like to have a a good idea in this time of economic I visited bakeries, microbreweries, small business and to be able to meet a downturn. factories of small machine tool compa- payroll and to be able to grow. I saw I hope as time goes on, I will have nies wanting to retool. During that what it means to be able to provide the opportunity to reflect on what time I visited Main Street, small service to the community, lend a help- more small business folks have written streets, rural communities. I talked ing hand, provide a good customer to us, and we will take their pleas to with small business owners and their value for a hard day’s work. I believe it heart. The three people I have talked employees. is through these small entrepreneurial about today all say: Don’t raise my What was loud and clear and visible efforts that we will get our economy taxes. I am having a hard enough time was that small businesses are stressed going and growing.

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We what I think this bill will do. block almost anything than at any use one-quarter of all the oil that is What I like about it is, it gets credit time I have seen in the 30 years I have sucked out of this planet every single flowing to small business. It creates a served here. It doesn’t matter what the day. We put straws in this planet, Small Business Lending Fund at the issue is. We have had issues that are called drilling rigs, and we drill holes Department of the Treasury to help noncontroversial, that get 94 or 98 very deep into the surface of this plan- those community banks at the local votes in favor of the issue, that have et, and we find oil and we suck oil out level lend to small businesses. It cre- been blocked when brought to the floor of the planet, and one-fourth of it must ates incentives for private businesses on a motion to proceed. We have a non- come to this little spot on the globe to invest by making the capital gains controversial issue, a motion to pro- called the United States of America. from small business stock tax free. It ceed brought to the floor on something That is the prodigious appetite we have provides tax breaks that will help on which there is no controversy, and for energy, and it enhances our lives in small businesses grow by making it it is subject to a filibuster, and then a every way. But it doesn’t add up. We less expensive to purchase new equip- cloture motion has to be filed. Then 2 use one-fourth of all the world’s energy ment. We help small businesses get days have to pass before it ripens. We in our country, but we produce only 10 started by doubling the amount of have a cloture vote, and then following percent of the world’s energy, and we startup costs small businesses can de- the cloture vote, the minority says: have only 3 percent of the world’s en- duct from their taxes. Well, we insist that the 30 hours ergy reserves. That is not an equation So let me repeat. No. 1, we create a postcloture be used. So 30 hours has to that adds up. So if two-thirds of our oil comes from Small Business Lending Fund at Treas- be burned off. Only then can you get to outside our country—some of it from ury that guarantees access to credit. a vote on a noncontroversial issue. countries that don’t like us very well— We make capital gains tax free. That Then you have the vote, and it is 98 to what are the consequences of that? will help small business investment. 1. That has happened throughout this Does that represent adequate national We will help make sure small busi- year—continual efforts to block every- security when we are dependent on nesses grow by making it less expen- thing; deciding that the best strategy that amount of oil from others? It does sive to purchase new equipment be- politically, apparently, for the minor- not. It represents a very deep vulnera- cause of the tax breaks we give, and we ity here in the U.S. Senate is to block bility that one day that supply of oil are going to double the amount of everything. could be cut off from our country, and startup costs small businesses can de- The result is that the list of unfin- our economy would be flat on its back. duct from their taxes to help make ished business in this Senate is unbe- What do we do about that? Well, we sure they can get a jump-start on get- lievable. Not one appropriations bill should produce more, to the extent we ting underway. I believe we have prac- will be done when we break for Octo- can, and we are, and I will talk about tical, affordable solutions. ber. An energy bill which I intend to that in a moment. We should conserve Some people say: Is this a baby speak about today is critically impor- more. We should be concerned about TARP? No, this is not a TARP. We do tant for this country’s future and has the efficiency of its use. We should find not bail out Wall Street. We help Main not been done. Extending the tax ex- new sources of energy. We should con- Street. We help all those people with a tenders, the research and development vert the automobile fleet, to the extent dream in their heart, with a small busi- tax credit, and so many other issues we can, to an electric fleet. We should ness underway, with the grit and deter- that are important have not been done. continue to invest in the longer stream mination to be able to create a job for It is not because Senator REID hasn’t strategies such as fuel cells and hydro- themselves and for others and add a tried as majority leader. He has tried gen. All of those things are necessary. product and add value to the United in every way to make progress on these We should have a renewable electricity States of America. These are jobs that issues. We have just not been able to standard that drives the production of will stay in the United States of Amer- get it done. electricity from renewable energy that ica. Let me speak for a moment about says: Here is where America needs to So let’s say goodbye to tax breaks to one issue that will represent the unfin- go. Here is what we want to produce in send jobs overseas, and let’s say hello ished business, regrettably, unless our future. Count on it, believe in it, to tax breaks to make sure our small there is a change of heart somehow and invest in it, because this is America’s businesses can grow. I hope we pass perhaps at the end of this session, in a policy for the next decade. We should this bill. I hope we get it done this lameduck session, we are able to get it do that. It is called a renewable elec- week. I hope we get our economy roll- done; that is, energy. tricity standard. We should build a ing in the way we need to do so. Energy affects everyone’s lives. They transmission capability around the I yield the floor. don’t think about it, but they get up in country, just as we did interstate high- I suggest the absence of a quorum. the morning and perhaps take a show- ways—an interstate transmission grid The PRESIDING OFFICER. The er. That is energy coming from a hot that allows us to produce energy where clerk will call the roll. water heater. They turn off an alarm the wind blows and the sun shines and The assistant editor of the Daily Di- clock first. That is energy coming from move it to the load centers that need gest proceeded to call the roll. electricity. They then go down and per- the energy. All of these things are nec- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- haps have a slice of toast. That is en- essary. Yet the prospect is that they ator from North Dakota. ergy from the toaster. They have some will all be left on the drawing table at UNFINISHED BUSINESS coffee, which uses energy from a stove. the end of this session of the Congress. Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I wish They put a key in the ignition and Let me describe, if I might, what we to speak today for a few moments drive to work—energy from the gas have done and what we threaten to about the unfinished business of the tank of that vehicle. Almost every lose. A year ago last June, we passed Senate, but I will focus on only one waking moment is blessed with abun- on a bipartisan basis out of the Energy issue. dant energy resources in this country. Committee here in the Senate a piece We come now to September of an We don’t even think about it. We do all of legislation that reduces our depend- even-numbered year. We will have an of those things in the first hour of our ence on foreign energy; increases our election in November, and then we will day and never think about the fact domestic production of energy from have a lameduck session, apparently, that energy played such a central role. virtually all sources; establishes a re- and the Congress will end its session. Here is the dilemma. Our country, in newable electricity standard; helps cre- Then the question is, What is left on large part, runs on oil—not exclusively ate a transmission superhighway; elec- the table? What is the unfinished busi- but in large part—oil and natural gas. trifies and diversifies our vehicle fleet;

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And we threaten question is, How do we deal with the buy a kilowatt hour of electricity, I to lose all of that progress at the end of fact that burning coal produces car- want 20 percent of that to come from this session unless we get some co- bon? Well, the energy legislation we renewables. Twenty percent of that, by operation on the floor of the Senate. have produced begins to address that 2020, would create 100,000 more new I have described a bit of this, but let by saying that there are a lot of ways jobs. But much more important than me do it by chart. Our dependence on to separate carbon when coal is burned that is it would put us on the road to foreign energy—and this translates and to use that carbon in a lot of dif- what we should be doing; that is, maxi- mostly to foreign oil by sector. You ferent ways, one of which is to put it mizing the production of renewable en- can see that the most significant sec- underground to enhance oil recovery ergy. tor that increases our dependence on from an oil well. If you put carbon deep The fact is, taking energy from the foreign oil is the transportation sector. into the ground in an oil well that is wind makes a lot of sense. It is not pol- We use 70 percent of our oil in the almost depleted, you can move oil out luting. Somewhere in this country, the transportation fleet. Seventy percent of that oil well. That is called en- wind blows almost all the time. Per- of our oil is used in transportation. hanced oil recovery. Another way is haps I have a vested interest because That is why all of us understand that just storing this carbon underground. the Department of Energy says the we have to convert. Another is to understand there are uses State of North Dakota is the windiest By the way, moving to an electric for carbon that can produce additional State in America. We are born leaning transportation fleet—and I will talk a fuel. You can take the carbon from a to the northwest. There is just a lot of bit about that later—it is not new; it is coal plant, strip the carbon from the wind in our State. So we have the capa- back to the past in many ways. When emissions, and use it to feed algae. bility all across this country to President Taft decided that the horse Algae is that single-cell pond scum produce substantial amounts of wind and buggy had outlived its usefulness that you see—the green scum on top of energy. as a mode of transportation outside of water. But if you grow algae—and how This picture shows what we are doing the White House—he ordered an elec- does algae grow? In water, sunlight, these days in sunflower fields, where tric vehicle, the Baker electric vehicle. and CO2. To grow algae, you take the we grow sunflowers and harvest energy So the fact is, it is not as if electric ve- CO2, grow algae with it and then har- from the wind. It is really pretty sim- hicles haven’t been around; they have. vest the algae, and you then get diesel ple and works very well. When Henry Ford decided that the fuel. So you create something—you This chart describes how dependent Model T shall have an internal combus- have a problem that creates a solution. and how addicted we are to oil. The top tion engine because Thomas Edison Solve a problem by creating a product. oil consumers in 2008—you can see the suggested that was the way to go, that That is another approach. There are green line is the United States. It far determined for the future what we were more. There are other ways to address exceeds the use of oil by anyone else on going to be doing for a long, long time. this. this planet. There is a patent by a guy in Cali- China is next but, of course, China Then in 1916 our country said: You fornia who says he has the silver bul- has, I think, 1.4 billion people. know what we want to do, we want to let. You can use coal and get rid of the Tomorrow there will be, on Capitol reward anybody that goes and finds oil CO , because he mineralizes the entire Hill, a Nissan LEAF. I am not adver- and gas because we are building this 2 effluents from a coal plant and turns it tising for Nissan, I have never driven automobile fleet with the internal into a product that encompasses all of one. I will drive one tomorrow, because combustion engine that needs to use the CO that is harder and more valu- they have a new electric car coming gas stations every week or two, so we 2 able than concrete. So that brings the here for people to test drive. I have de- need to have gasoline at these gas sta- cost of capturing and containing CO scribed a bit about the electric vehicle tions. In 1916, we decided as a country 2 down to near zero, he says. I don’t future, and I, along with Senators AL- to say: If you are looking for oil and know whether that is accurate; all I EXANDER and MERKLEY, from Oregon, gas, God bless you. We want to reward know is there are a lot of interesting have introduced legislation that would you. We are putting in place deep, per- ideas out there about how to continue move this country toward an electric manent tax incentives to say: You go to use coal and protect this country’s drive future. I think it is a great piece look for oil and gas because that is environment at the same time. of legislation. good for the country. I would say one other thing about This country needs to decide where it So here we are nearly a century this. A woman scientist from Sandia is headed and then create incentives later, and the problem is that we now National Laboratory testified before a and a roadmap to get there. There is an know that being dependent on others subcommittee that I chaired, and she old saying that if you don’t care where for two-thirds of our oil—70 percent of said: You think of carbon, CO2 emis- you are going, you are never going to which is used to run our transportation sions, as a problem. Why don’t you be lost. It is true for this country as fleet—holds America hostage. It holds think of carbon as a product? Then she well. I believe it is far better for this our economy hostage and holds our fu- described what you can do with carbon country to set a course, create a des- ture hostage. So what do we do about as a value-added product. She is abso- tination, and then say to people and in- that? lutely right. vestors—to everyone—here is where we Here is a chart that shows the use of I believe that in 5, 10, 15, 20 years, if are headed. You can count on it, be- energy in this country. At this point, we make the right investments, we will lieve in it, and invest in it, because coal fuels about half of the electricity almost certainly be able to continue to here is where America is going. That is generated in our country. That comes use coal, our most abundant resource, what we ought to do. from coal. There is a problem with and do it in a way that protects this There is not a lot of time left in this coal, and that is, when you burn it to country’s environment by sequestering legislative session. One of the very im- produce electricity, it puts carbon into and providing a beneficial use for car- portant pieces of unfinished business the atmosphere, and we now know that bon. reflects what I have described in gen- contributes to climate change and So 48 percent of the fuel used for eral form; that is, energy production, global warming, putting more and electricity comes from coal. As you conservation, excessive dependence on more carbon into the atmosphere is see, some comes from natural gas, foreign oil, a concern about the envi- troublesome. some is hydroelectric, and that rep- ronment, energy conservation and effi- So now we come to an intersection resents a descriptive use of the various ciency, and all of this is critically im- that is different from any other inter- kinds of resources in this country. portant. section we have been at before: trying I mentioned a while ago that the En- I come from a State that is producing to ensure a better energy future and at ergy bill had what is called a renewable a lot of energy, no question about that.

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Sometimes we would go to an ad- I didn’t intend to describe it at that to get to this bill now, which will rep- joining town 20 miles away to see if length, but the point is we are pro- resent the important unfinished busi- there was anything going on there, be- ducing more oil in this country. We are ness this year and addresses these im- cause that was a town of about 800 peo- producing more, but not nearly enough portant issues. I may well be the only ple—much larger—and there was never to make us less dependent, or even person who cares. There is not a big anything going on there either. close to independent. We are still so fuss here about leaving on the floor an What happened one day is that news unbelievably vulnerable to foreign oil. energy bill that was bipartisan and was reached our town that somebody was If nothing else would drive the Con- passed by the Energy Committee a going to drill an oil well 2 miles west of gress to decide we have to do better year and a quarter ago now. I think Regent, ND. We thought this was unbe- and do more in energy, it ought to be others in this country understand the lievable, something is going to go on. that we are unbelievably dependent. vulnerabilities of this country. We re- So they hauled in these big rigs with a God forbid that some day somebody spond sometimes to catastrophes. We truck, and lots of metal, and they built wakes up in this country and under- respond sometimes when something this little pyramid, and all these stands that none of their electricity awful happens. So some day if, God for- strange, new people were in our town, works because terrorists have inter- bid, we wake up and flip the switch and and then this oil rig went up—a drill- rupted the supply of oil, they have the lights don’t come on, or we get in ing rig. Then they put lights on it. At brought down the grid system, and our vehicle and go to find oil and it night, in a town where there was noth- somehow we don’t have electricity and doesn’t exist, so there is no gas for the ing to do, we would drive out and park we don’t have oil. cars, then we will understand that our cars and look at the lights on the This country needs better security somehow, some way, we should have oil rig because there was something and more energy security than that. done something that addresses what we happening. It was so exciting. I can re- That is the reason to have an energy know is a vulnerability for this coun- member as a little boy looking at that bill. I have said often that I believe in try. oil rig thinking that this is unbeliev- doing everything. I come from a high The intersection of better energy pol- able, something has come to our school class of nine. There were no for- icy and policy that addresses the issue town—it and a circus, but they were in eign languages in that class, so I didn’t of climate change is an intersection we different years. It took some while to take Latin, but I have always felt these can’t ignore. We are at that intersec- put it up. They do it now in 30 days. Latin words describe my approach on tion, and there is about to be an acci- But it took a while to drill this well, energy: totus porcus. I think that dent unless we make smart choices. I and then our town was like a balloon means ‘‘whole hog.’’ I believe we ought hope in the coming weeks in the Con- that lost the air, because they discov- to do everything we can and do it well. gress we might, all of us, decide let’s ered it was a dry hole. So that was my Should we maximize renewables? Yes. try to reduce that list of unfinished acquaintance with oil and drilling and Should we drill in areas where there is business by at least doing something the people who decide to go out and oil and gas domestically? The answer is that represents a bipartisan consensus look for a source of energy, and re- yes. Should we proceed with ethanol out of a committee, a major com- membering the lights as a young boy. and the biofuels? You bet your life. mittee, in this Congress, the Energy Now, in my State, I asked the U.S. Should we continue to work on coal Committee. This is a good bill that de- 1 Geological Survey about 3, 3 ⁄2 years and make the investments necessary to serves passage. It will strengthen this ago, to do an assessment of what is sequester carbon or use it to produce country’s energy and America’s secu- called the Bakken shale. That is a for- other fuel? The answer is, of course, rity generally. mation that is in most of western that we should do all of that. I yield the floor and suggest the ab- North Dakota and a fair amount of Should we be more conservation sence of a quorum. eastern Montana. It is a formation of minded? We are prodigious users and The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. shale rock that is 10,000 feet, or 2 miles, wasters of energy. I also think of the FRANKEN). The clerk will call the roll. below the surface of the ground. It is words totus porcus when I pull up to a The assistant legislative clerk pro- very extensive. They do core samples stop light in Washington, DC, and ceeded to call the roll. way down so they know where that somebody pulls up next to me driving a Mr. LEVIN. I ask unanimous consent shale exists. It is 100 feet thick. When Hummer; it is like driving a tank down that the order for the quorum call be I had the U.S. Geological Survey assess the streets of a major American city, rescinded. how much oil would be recoverable and it is getting probably 6 miles per The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without from the Bakken formation—which gallon. Now I will hear from them, I objection, it is so ordered. you could not have gotten 10 years ago, am sure. Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, it is very because we didn’t know how—the This country can do better in every easy to say we need to create more USGS said: We believe there is up to 4.3 single area of energy: conservation, ef- jobs. It has proven much more difficult billion barrels of recoverable oil from ficiency, energy production, and also to get bills passed to accomplish that. that. That is the largest amount of re- distribution, and the pipelines that are On both sides of the aisle we say we are coverable oil, using today’s technology, necessary, and the transmission lines in agreement that small businesses are that we have ever assessed in the his- that are necessary. the engines of job growth. Before us is tory of the lower 48 States. We have 120 I mentioned earlier that the Energy a bill that would put our words into ac- or 130 oil rigs in western North Dakota bill we passed has the capability of tion by enacting a number of provi- drilling wells, and they each drill a new helping produce an interstate highway sions that will help these businesses well in 30 days, and then it moves. At of transmission. That is very impor- survive and thrive, keeping current each well site, there are 1,000 discrete tant. When the winds blow—if you are workers on the payroll and creating truck visits back and forth. You can going to gather energy from the wind new jobs. For months this legislation imagine the activity that is going on. and use it, you have to transmit it has been bottled up in this Chamber, They go down 10,000 feet, with 1 drill- someplace on transmission lines. We held up by a filibuster. The filibuster ing rig, 2 miles down, and make a big can’t build them in this country. We has come despite the fact that business curve with that rig and go out 2 miles have built 11,000 miles of natural gas groups have strongly, almost unani- searching for the middle third of a 100- pipelines in the last 9 years, and do you mously—in fact, probably unani- foot seam. That is how sophisticated it know what we have done on high volt- mously—called for its passage. It prom- is. When they find it, they go out 2 age interstate transmission lines? It is ises to help create perhaps half a mil- miles, and then they fracture that rock 660 miles. Why? You can’t build them. lion jobs that our economy needs so with hydraulic fracturing—water under There are a dozen ways for people to desperately to get moving again.

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The unemployment numbers have This bill is going to do that by ad- intermediary lenders such as business come down from their high in October, dressing a key problem small busi- incubators which can then loan that but this has not been the result of a ro- nesses now face—difficulty in obtaining money to growing businesses. The bill bust hiring in the private sector. To the capital they need to operate, ex- also includes the small business lend- the contrary, many people are simply pand, and grow. One of the most impor- ing fund. This provision is very similar no longer counted as being unemployed tant ways in which this bill will do to the Bank on Our Communities Act. because they have stopped looking for that is through a State small business It will provide capital to local commu- work. For those who did find work, credit initiative. I have sought inclu- nity banks, banks on which small busi- many found work with the U.S. Census sion of this provision along with many nesses depend, so they in turn can lend Bureau helping to complete the 2010 Senators, including SHERROD BROWN that money to small businesses. It does census. The unemployment rate and Senators STABENOW, WARNER, BAU- all this in a way which will not add to reached a low of 9.5 percent in July but CUS, SHAHEEN, BEGICH, MCCASKILL, and our budget deficit. once again has ticked up to 9.6 percent others, in order to provide badly need- This legislation has the support of as 114,000 temporary census jobs ended. ed assistance to State and local pro- nearly 200 business and financial indus- While those who put their faith in the grams across the country that help try groups. If these groups, many of stimulus package believed that this small businesses grow. Let me explain which disagree with one another on summer would become known as ‘‘re- how this works. many issues, can come together to sup- covery summer’’ due to all of the stim- Just as the recession has battered port this legislation, it speaks volumes ulus projects underway, it actually has the value of our homes, it has also bat- about the positive impact this bill is ended in what a National Public Radio tered the value of business property going to have. story termed as an ‘‘economic pot- such as real estate, factories, and I thank our Small Business Com- hole.’’ equipment. That has damaged the abil- mittee chairman, Senator LANDRIEU, To be fair, the private sector employ- ity of small businesses to get bank fi- for her extraordinary leadership in ment number has inched up slightly in nancing because it has lowered the guiding this bill to the Senate floor. the past few months. For August, the value of property they can offer as col- She has shown talent, dedication, a Bureau of Labor Statistics reported lateral. Businesses with plenty of cus- willingness to work with Senators of that private sector employment pay- tomers and excellent credit histories both parties, and a determination to roll edged up by 67,000. However, the have been unable to get the financing overcome the obstacles that have problem is that around 150,000 jobs threatened to prevent us from pro- they have relied on and need, endan- need to be added each month just to viding the support small businesses gering existing jobs and preventing the keep up with the growth in population. need. The Senate and the Nation are creation of new jobs. My State and So basically, by adding 67,000 jobs, we benefiting greatly from the leadership many others have begun programs de- are treading water too slowly to keep of Senator LANDRIEU. our head above water. Moreover, as signed to deal with this problem. This body should do everything with- pointed out in the September issue of Thanks to our collateral support pro- in its power to help the businesses of the National Federation of Independent gram in Michigan, companies such as our Nation put workers back on the Business Small Business Economic Saline Electronics, an electronics man- job. We cannot afford to miss opportu- Trends, 45,000 of those 67,000 private ufacturing company, and Display Pack, nities to boost employment because sector jobs were in education and a packaging company, have been able the hundreds of thousands of people in health care. These jobs are heavily de- to expand production and add workers. my State and the millions across the pendent on government spending, and Just since 2006, with just $3 million in country who have lost their jobs in this that means these are not typical small State money, Michigan’s capital access recession deserve our very best efforts. program has leveraged nearly $88 mil- All of us, Democrats and Repub- business jobs on Main Street. It is clear, however, that the small lion in private lending and saved or licans, say we support small business. businesses remain pessimistic about created an estimated 13,000 jobs. But We have an opportunity in the next few the economy and are hesitant to hire the demand for this successful program hours to back up our words with ac- new workers. According to the Na- far exceeds the resources available. tions. In Michigan and elsewhere, these pro- I suggest the absence of a quorum. tional Federation of Independent grams can’t help enough of the busi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Business’s most recent survey—and we nesses that could effectively use sup- clerk will call the roll. have a chart here on this point—a net port. Lack of resources for small busi- The assistant editor of the Daily Di- negative 1 percent of business owners nesses is stifling job creation by small gest proceeded to call the roll. plan to create new jobs in the next 3 business. Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask months. A net negative 8 percent of The legislation before us includes unanimous consent that the order for business owners expect the economy to what we call the State small business the quorum call be rescinded. improve. Only 4 percent of the business credit initiative which will make avail- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without owners said it was a good time to ex- able $1.5 billion to State and local pro- objection, it is so ordered. pand. A net negative 30 percent of own- grams that help small businesses get Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, we ers reported higher earnings. This last the loans they need. It will help pro- have the Small Business Jobs Act of component is especially important for vide many times that much in private 2010 before us. For more than a year businesses when it comes to hiring new loans to small businesses. now, the mantra of my colleagues on employees since businesses need to There are other major provisions of the other side of the aisle, meaning the know that revenue generated from an this bill that will help small businesses majority party, has been: jobs, jobs, additional employee will exceed the create jobs. This bill contains $12 bil- jobs. Unfortunately, the only jobs the costs. lion in tax cuts for small businesses, policies of my colleagues on the other Given the current unemployment tax cuts that will help them put their side of the aisle have created are gov- rate, it is not surprising, then, that we money into growing their businesses ernment jobs. The legislative fixes pro- are once again looking at ways to cre- and creating new jobs. It will more posed by the other side have fallen ate jobs. Hence the bill that is before than double the limits for two of the short in creating private sector job the Senate. The question remains: Are Small Business Administration’s most growth. we going to continue to look to the important loan programs and provide I have a chart here that will show un- government to be the job creator or are other enhancements to the SBA loan employment reaching a high of 10.1 we going to realize that job creation

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It also takes the what Congress is going to do or the crease the economy in this country, it general business credits out of the al- fact that when they make policy, they has to be done through the private sec- ternative minimum tax for those sole don’t make it for a long enough period tor. proprietorships, flowthroughs, and non- of time. The bill before us appears to recog- publicly traded C corporations with $50 That word, ‘‘uncertainty,’’ is the one nize the importance of the private sec- million or less in annual gross receipts. reason jobs are not being created. It is tor—in particular, the importance of Another way is increasing access to kind of a sin that Congress would bring small businesses and entrepreneurs in capital by extending the 1-year about this sort of uncertainty—or getting our economy back on track and carryback for general business credits maybe the executive branch of govern- getting the employment numbers to to a 5-year carryback for small busi- ment is bringing about some uncer- move in the right direction. I have nesses. tainty—when, in fact, corporations been beating the drum for some time Finally, this bill promotes small have a historically high amount of now that if we want to get our econ- business fairness by limiting harsh cash just lying around. The last figure omy back on track, we need to focus on penalties that have been imposed on I saw was $2.1 trillion, and with $2.1 small business. After all, small busi- small businesses by the IRS and equal- trillion, one would think there would ness is responsible for creating 70 per- izing the tax benefits for health insur- be a lot of jobs expanded, except the cent of the jobs in our economy. That ance that self-employed individuals people who could do it don’t know what is not a Republican percentage put out may receive to those received by em- Congress is going to do to them next, there by my party. That is also a figure ployees. so they are taking caution. Well, if we I have heard the President of the In regard to the Small Business Ad- could reduce that caution and encour- United States, our President, say in ministration provisions, I strongly sup- age them a little bit by letting them speeches as well—70 percent of the new port many of the bipartisan provisions know what we are doing over the long jobs are created in small business. included in the bill. This legislation haul, it would go a long way to getting During the debate on the $800 billion would increase small business lending this unemployment down. stimulus bill, I pointed out that it con- by lowering small business loan pro- Getting back to what I said, I would tained too little in terms of provisions gram fees while at the same time rais- have liked to have seen in this bill an aimed at small business. In all, less ing loan guarantees and lending limits. additional provision from my bill in- than one-half of 1 percent of the stim- Specifically, this bill extends the fee cluded in the final package. This provi- ulus bill was tax relief for small busi- reductions and eliminations for the sion would have provided small busi- nesses. Unfortunately, my concern that Small Business Administration’s 7(a) nesses with a 20-percent deduction off the stimulus bill provided too little re- program and 504 program and the 90- of their small business income. It is un- lief to small businesses has proved cor- percent loan guarantee limit for the fortunate that this provision was left rect. Since the stimulus bill was signed SBA’s 7(a) program. I am pleased that out. This was the largest and most im- into law, small businesses have been these well-established, effective meas- portant provision of the bill I intro- hemorrhaging jobs. According to the ures have been included in the bill. duced in the summer of 2009. ADP national employment data, since Raising the 7(a) guarantee rate and re- the stimulus was enacted, small busi- ducing lenders’ and borrowers’ fees in However, in all, the tax provisions in- nesses, which are those defined as the 7(a) and 504 loan programs has been cluded in the Senate small business fewer than 500 employees, have lost a enormously successful. These modifica- package provide real relief to small net amount of 2.6 million jobs. During tions, which expired in May, have led businesses. They generally have the this same time, large businesses, which to a significant increase in lending ca- support from Members on both sides of are those with over 500 employees, lost pacity and access to capital. the aisle. In fact, you would have a net amount of 716,000 jobs. According I am a supporter and, in fact, have thought this small business bill would to this data, small businesses have ac- been a leader of the many bipartisan have been a slam dunk. However, the counted for nearly 80 percent of the de- small business provisions in the cur- Democratic leadership has used the cline in employment since the stimulus rent small business package. I am an small business bill as a political foot- bill was signed into law. original cosponsor of S. 3604, stand- ball, scoring political points. The ma- With the consideration of the small alone legislation introduced by Senator jority leader refused to allow the small business package before us today, I SNOWE, the ranking member of the business bill to be considered under hope this body is finally starting to get Committee on Small Business and En- regular order. The majority leader serious about tracking unemployment trepreneurship, which would extend the filled the amendment tree, thereby through a true jobs bill. Compared to same Small Business Administration limiting amendments that could be of- previous stimulus or jobs bills pro- lending provisions that are in the bill fered. The Democratic leadership and moted by the majority, this small busi- currently before the Senate. the administration then proceeded to ness bill has a rather modest cost, with Additionally, many of the small busi- blame Republicans for blocking relief tax provisions totaling about $12 bil- ness tax incentives included in the for small business. This is despite the lion. It is targeted at job creation by small business package were taken fact that the Democrats were unable to providing small businesses with incen- from legislation I introduced last year get their own Members in line on the tives to invest in new equipment, ex- entitled the ‘‘Small Business Tax Re- small business package. It still re- pand their operations, and ultimately lief Act of 2009.’’ Of course, there are mains unclear whether the Democrats hire new employees. The bill includes differences and additional provisions I in the House, with their large major- provisions that would encourage small would have liked to have been in- ity, will pass the small business bill businesses to invest in new equipment cluded, but, as with any piece of legis- should it pass this body. and real property by increasing the lation in the Senate, there is a need to Moreover, the waters of the small amount of capital expenditures small compromise if you want to get any- business package were further dirtied businesses can expense. For equipment, thing done. My bill generally would by the inclusion of a controversial the amount that can be expensed is in- have made the small business tax pro- lending provision that would create a creased to $500,000 and for real prop- visions permanent law. I believe this $30 billion lending fund. This fund is erty, to $250,000. would have provided small businesses designed to provide billions of taxpayer Moreover, it encourages investment with certainty and promoted job cre- dollars to banks for the purpose of by providing additional first-year ation over the short run as well as the making loans to small businesses. To bonus depreciation. It promotes entre- long run. However, the Senate small me and to many experts, the fund re- preneurship in another way by increas- business package generally only makes sembles the TARP bailout program, ing the amount allowed as a deduction the tax provisions applicable for 1 year. which has been badly mismanaged.

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Audi- She stated that: tant lesson: If you are going to watch- tors consistently report ‘‘no audit trail Such a fund runs the risk of creating moral dog the Pentagon like the inspector found.’’ But what does ‘‘no audit trail hazard by encouraging banks to make loans general, or IG, is supposed to do, then found’’ mean? It means critical sup- to borrowers who are not creditworthy. you better sharpen your wits and have porting documentation and data are The Special Inspector General of the tools of the trade ready. missing. Vital records are not available TARP stated that: One of the most important oversight for audit. Money has been paid out but In terms of its basic designs, its partici- tools is the simple tool of the audit. for what? When there is no audit trail pants, its application process, and perhaps The audit is the IG’s main weapon for to follow, that question gets no answer. its funding source from an oversight perspec- detecting and reporting fraud, waste, The ‘‘no audit trail’’ finding is like a tive, the [small business lending fund] would and theft. Mr. President, I am sad to bad toothache that doesn’t go away. essentially be an extension of TARP’s Cap- report that the IG’s Audit Office at The IG’s own audit manuals warn that ital Purchase Program. DOD is not ready to tackle fraud and a ‘‘no audit trail’’ scenario is a red There is also disagreement about the waste. The lack of IG audit readiness warning flag. It is a very common indi- cost of the program. Proponents argue comes at a time when aggressive audits cator of fraud. So we have clear-cut in- that the lending fund will raise $1.1 bil- are sorely needed. dicators of fraud that show up in one lion. However, the Congressional Budg- Secretary Gates recently announced IG report after another and, do you et Office has indicated that if you score that he wants to cut $100 billion in know what. Nothing seems to happen. the fund on a fair value basis, the pro- wasteful spending. But he is relying on It is like the IG is howling in the wil- gram would score as a cost to tax- the Pentagon bureaucrats to eliminate derness. There is no followup, no cor- it. Asking those who created the waste payers of $6.2 billion. The Congres- rective action. sional Budget Office has indicated that in the first place to then turn around Why is this being tolerated? How the fair value basis is a more com- and get rid of it is not a good plan. He many more times does the IG need to prehensive measure of the cost than es- needs a better mix of weapons. To win be confronted by such obvious signs of timates done on a cash basis. this declared war on waste, Secretary fraud before decisive action is taken? Many Members in this body voted for Gates needs the independent backup Maybe next time the auditors can’t the Emergency Economic Stabilization from the IG. Unfortunately, the inspec- find an audit trail on a big contract, Act in 2008 because we were led to be- tor general’s Audit Office is AWOL they should ‘‘lock the doors and call lieve our economy was on the brink of doing policy audits instead of financial the law’’—just drop a net on the place failure. We were told the Treasury De- audits. and call for backup. Policy audits are not known for ex- partment would purchase toxic assets. This brings me to my second audit posing waste. Last year, I received a But after its passing, the executive issue. The IG’s Audit Office has allowed series of anonymous letters alleging branch changed course and picked win- itself to be buffaloed by the ‘‘no audit mismanagement and low productivity ners and losers. Where? Not on Main trail’’ scenario. It just backs off and in the IG’s Audit Office. This is a huge Street but on Wall Street. rolls over instead of attacking the Audit Office. It has 765 auditors and an We should not be fooled again by the problem head on with solutions. same officials at Treasury who have annual budget of $90 million. In response, I and my staff conducted The heart and soul of my financial mismanaged TARP and have been less oversight operation is a contract audit. than transparent with the American an indepth review of all the pertinent issues. That oversight report was just In the government, there can be no people about how the taxpayers’ money completed, and I forwarded it to Sec- expenditure of public money without a has been spent. written binding contractual agree- I compliment my friend, Chairman retary Gates with recommendations within that report for corrective ac- ment. That document must specify BAUCUS, for diligently pressing the tax tion. what goods and services are to be deliv- provisions in this bill. There are many My oversight should fit right in with ered. That is the law. That is where the good things in this bill, but I believe it Secretary Gates’ plan to cut waste at money trail starts, with a contract. could have been better. Unfortunately, the Defense Department. My people in That is where audit work should begin. the Democratic leadership is more in- Iowa are aching for some commonsense It is square 1 on the audit roadmap. terested in scoring political points fiscal policy in Washington. Beyond the contract, there are a than actually providing relief to small My oversight report puts the spot- number of critical data points or, you businesses. If the majority was actu- light on a good starting point. That might say, dots. These should pop up ally interested in passing small busi- oversight report indicates this vital on the auditor’s radar screen. These ness relief, a small business package piece of inspector general oversight may include contract modifications, could have been put together that machinery—the important tool of the recorded obligations, inspection and re- would have garnered 80, 90, or more audit—has been disabled. It is broken, ceiving reports, invoices, and pay- votes. But instead the majority leader leaving hundreds of billions of tax dol- ments, eventually. filled the tree, prohibiting amendments lars vulnerable to fraud, waste, and To get a handle on fraud and waste, being offered to improve the bill. abuse, outright theft. auditors then need to connect all the The small business fund in the bill The status quo is totally unaccept- dots between the contract that starts just doesn’t have the safeguards in able. The IG’s audit machinery needs over here at the beginning and the place to ensure that recipients are to be brought back up to standard. final payment of money over here. creditworthy or that taxpayers may be IG Heddell needs to hit the reset but- They need to make all of the hookups. made whole in the end. ton. He needs to refocus the audit ef- For example, when contract require- Should this bill be signed into law, I fort on priority areas consistent with ments can’t be matched with payment, will do my part to make sure the im- the inspector general’s core mission, well then, bingo; there is a potential plementation is in the best interest of which is to detect and report fraud, problem. the taxpayers as well as small busi- waste, and abuse. This is what is called a full-scope, nesses. The problem identified in my over- end-to-end audit. This is what auditors WATCH-DOGGING THE WATCHDOGS sight report is twofold. The first big must do to document and verify fraud Mr. President, I want to speak about problem is the broken Defense Depart- and waste. Doing that work positions watch-dogging the watchdogs. ment’s accounting system. That sys- them to answer two key oversight I first started watch-dogging the tem is incapable of generating accurate questions: Did the government get Pentagon in the early 1980s, when and complete financial data. what it ordered at the agreed-upon President Reagan was trying to ramp The success or failure of an audit price and schedule or did the govern- up the defense budget. A group of De- turns on the quality of data available ment get ripped off?

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The report is entitled ‘‘The major weapon system or contract. Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, It has U.S. Air Force’s Central War Reserve Aren’t major weapon systems an audit been my custom to make a report to Material Contract.’’ It is report No. D– priority? The record suggests that it is the Congress, my constituents, and the 2009–108. not an audit priority. general public when I return from a Instead of attempting to verify pay- To this Senator from Iowa, this is an trip. I have sought recognition to ments at the primary source, which is astonishing revelation. The inspector speak about foreign travel I made to the Defense Finance and Accounting general is not doing contract audits. Beijing, Hanoi and Taipei from August Service, the audit team opted for an How can this be? If the IG is doing con- 6, 2010, to August 16, 2010. unauthorized shortcut. When you are tract audits, then the office of the IG is We departed Dulles International following the taxpayers’ money to see not or should not be open for business— Airport on United Airlines on Friday if there is fraud involved, you are going ought not to be spending that $90 mil- morning, August 6 en route to Beijing, to find some shortcut? lion. China. This was my sixth visit to They chose, then, to rely on payment The core IG mission is to detect and China, with the most recent taking data provided by who? The contractor, report fraud, waste, and abuse to the place in 2006. DynCorp, the target of the audit. Even Secretary and to the Congress and to On Sunday, August 8, we had a meet- using this flawed audit procedure, ex- recommend corrective action. To de- ing with Mr. William Farris, Managing aminers were unable to match contract tect and verify fraud and waste, audi- Counsel for Google. Mr. Farris had pre- requirements with payments. Then tors need to be on the money trail 24/7. viously served as general counsel for when they could not do it, they just That is where most fraud occurs. They the Congressional-Executive Commis- give up. The report concluded: need to be connecting all the dots be- sion on China, which was created by The government did not know what it was tween contract signing over here and congressional statute in 2001 to oversee paying for. . . . It may have paid for services human rights and the rule of law. Espe- DynCorp did not perform. the last payment being made over here. Instead of trying to do contract au- cially with his background in these The auditors then simply turned a dits, the audit office gave up and critical issues, Mr. Farris offered his blind eye to the potential fraud here in moved to greener, easier pastures. views on the potential for unfettered this instance. access to the internet in China, the re- One hundred sixty-one million dol- Most audits now focus on policies and procedures. In moving in this direction, cent cyber attack against Google, and lars went out the door, and for what, an overview of the Chinese business en- we don’t know. The report does not tell the inspector general has strayed far from a core mission costing $90 million. vironment. Although Google initially us. It does not nail down all of the per- censored its search engine in China, I tinent facts. It is inconclusive and un- Today’s preference for policy audits was pleased that it has decided to offer finished. The auditors just kicked the yields zero benefits to the taxpayers. a reroute through Hong Kong servers in can down the road, bucking it to an- These reports cost about $800,000 order to provide uncensored access. other Defense Department audit agen- apiece. Cranking out worthless policy China continues to put pressure on cy. audits may not qualify as misconduct, Clearly, auditing large, complicated but it surely is a blatant waste of pre- international firms over the nature of Defense Department contracts where cious tax dollars, at $90 million a year. content produced. The Chinese govern- there is no audit trail to follow is, we The current focus on policy audits ment maintains a block on many U.S. have to admit, a daunting task. But helps me understand why 765 auditors— Websites, including Facebook, Twitter, that does not mean it is a mission im- with an annual budget of $90 million— and YouTube. The pressure that the possible. It can be done. It has to be could not root out any measurable Chinese government places on firms done. Senior managers refer to this fraud or waste last year. The IG there has already led to the departure of task as ‘‘audit trail reconstruction at the Department of Defense needs to major foreign ventures. Go Daddy, a work. It is labor intensive pick and hit the reset button and refocus the leading U.S. Web site registration firm, shovel work.’’ audit effort on the core IG mission. has recently left the Chinese market. Today, the inspector general relies First, he needs to resume full-scope Increasing freedom will facilitate eco- on small rinky-dink 5- or 10-member contract audits to root out fraud and nomic growth and attract investment. audit teams. That doesn’t cut it. The waste. Second, the audit office needs to In my fiscal year 2011 appropriations IG needs to deploy much larger teams aggressively review all the Defense De- request letter to the State and Foreign consisting of 25, 50, or even 100 auditors partment’s plans and programs for de- Operations Subcommittee on the Sen- or more to tackle the most egregious ploying a modern accounting system. ate Appropriations Committee, I urged contract jobs. And I don’t mean hire It needs to offer specific recommenda- the provision $50 million from the de- more than the 675 employees who are tions that would help the Department mocracy fund to promote widespread, already there eating up $90 million. reach the 2020 readiness goals. secure Internet use by individuals re- Let me make one point crystal clear I am receiving assurances from the siding in countries with Internet moni- right now—and I am repeating because IG at the Department of Defense that toring, censorship, and control. This is I think it is important. I am not sug- he is moving smartly in the right di- a low-cost method of allowing people, gesting the IG needs to hire more audi- rection. The signals from that office especially those living under repressive tors. This should be done within avail- are very encouraging. Yet I remain regimes, to access all-source, able resources. What I am saying is skeptical. The audit office still seems unfiltered information. This capability this: The audit office needs to switch to think that full-scope contract audits enables freedom of thought, expression, from a large number of small teams to are a nonstarter and policy reviews are and the unimpeded flow of ideas and in- a small number of large teams. That highly relevant. We need a change of formation. One group, the Global Inter- would be a reallocation of audit re- course. net Freedom Consortium—an alliance sources. The top audit office official Mr. President, I yield the floor. of several organizations specializing in said it would be possible ‘‘to cobble to- f anti-censorship technologies—has sub- gether such an audit team to look at mitted several important proposals. one of the big weapons programs.’’ MORNING BUSINESS This group has been particularly effec- However, doing that would ‘‘deplete re- Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask tive in China, neutralizing the Chinese sources needed to meet other prior- unanimous consent that the Senate government’s ‘‘Golden Shield’’ and ities.’’ proceed to a period of morning business ‘‘Green Dam’’ barriers.

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Al- laysia, Brunei and the Philippines. down these walls can match the effect of though China initially resisted a new This year, China began referring to what happened when the Berlin Wall was round of sanctions against Iran this this disputed waterway as a ‘‘core na- torn down. No one understands this better year, China seems to have been compli- tional interest,’’ similar language used than the dictator states. ant with United Nations Security to describe Tibet and Taiwan. China The Internet has proven to be one of Council resolutions. China has signifi- currently occupies several of the the most powerful tools for cultivating cant energy and banking investments Spratly Islands. Vietnam has also nascent democracies. American compa- in Iran, and is reluctant to undermine claimed the Spratly Islands, occupying nies who have abetted repressive re- its own interests. Iran has a history of a small portion of the chain, as well as gimes by censoring information should using deceptive financial practices to the Paracel Islands, despite ceding the reexamine their relationships and ways circumvent U.N. sanctions, and it is latter to China after being forcibly re- of doing businesses. important that all nations block bank- moved by the Chinese military in 1974. That afternoon, we met with Ambas- ing relations with Iranian financial in- China claims a wide-ranging exclusive sador Jon F. Huntsman Jr. and his stitutions if those transactions could economic zone, EEZ, an area of a sea wife, Mrs. Mary Kaye Huntsman, at the facilitate Iranian nuclear proliferation. zone for which a nation owns rights for Ambassador’s residence. I have known I made the point that an Israeli strike use of marine resources including fish- Ambassador Huntsman since his days on Iranian nuclear weapons facilities ing and subterranean energy stores, in as Deputy U.S. Trade Representative in could harm China’s energy supply, and the South China Sea, despite the fact the George W. Bush administration as that China might not have considered that Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, well as the Governor of Utah. Ambas- the impact of such an armed conflict Taiwan, and Vietnam all have proxi- sador Huntsman, fluent in Mandarin, on their bilateral relationship with mate coastal areas and competing brought unique skills to this post, Iran. claims for sovereignty. An EEZ, as de- gleaned from studying China for much China is North Korea’s most signifi- scribed in the U.N. Convention on the of his life, serving as a missionary in cant economic partner and continues Law of the Sea, is permitted for certain the Republic of China, and extensive to provide North Korea with food aid. waterways given their proximity to the business experience. We discussed dif- In 2009, trade between China and North coast of a country and other geo- ferent dynamics of the U.S.-China rela- Korea surpassed $2.7 billion. In 2009, graphic factors. tionship, including international trade, North Korean exports to China rose by The South China Sea is host to over regional security, and human rights. 4.3 percent to $793 million. China needs one-third of global maritime com- On Monday, August 9, we began the to be more willing to collaborate with merce, as well as more than 50 percent day with a country team briefing from the U.S. and international partners on of Northeast Asia’s energy supplies. the U.S. Embassy in China. The brief- urging North Korea to abandon its nu- U.S. forces also use the South China ing was led by Robert Goldberg, the clear weapons program and desta- Sea to support the war in Afghanistan. Deputy Chief of Mission, and included bilizing rhetoric. According to the U.S. China’s naval aggression is troubling. Christopher Adams, Minister Counselor Mission, engagement with North Korea China has developed its naval power to for Trade Affairs at the Office of the is the best bilateral working relation- an unprecedented extent in recent U.S. Trade Representative, Aubrey ship we have with China. years. Not only has China provoked A recurring issue during my visit to Carlson, Political Minister Counselor, U.S. military and aircraft in the South the region was territorial disputes in China Sea, but its defense budget has MaryKay Carlson, Acting Consul Gen- Southeast Asia. One especially prob- grown by 10 percent per decade, only eral, David Dollar, U.S. Treasury Eco- lematic area is the South China Sea, slowing to 7.5 percent in 2010. China’s nomic and Financial Emissary to which stretches from Singapore and naval modernization began in the 1990s, China, Robert Forden, Acting Eco- the Strait of Malacca to the Strait of integrating such components as anti- nomic Minister Counselor, Bradley Taiwan. This waterway includes over ship ballistic missiles, submarines, new Gehrke, Defense Attache´, Randal Phil- 200 small islands, the majority of which weapons acquisition, and surface ships lips, Minister Counselor for Plans and are uninhabitable but rich in such nat- into their forces. China has been Programs, and William Zarit, Minister ural resources as oil and natural gas. known to use the force of its navy to Counselor for Commercial Affairs from Although projections for energy re- resolve disputes, in opposition to U.N. the Department of Commerce. Fol- serves in the South China Sea vary, a treatises and internationally accepted lowing the Country Team Briefing, I 1994 U.S. Geological Survey approxi- norms. met John Klena, Julie Schneider, mated that there were 28 billion barrels Increased Chinese aggression is also Andriana Wiegand, Sanford Dawson, of oil. Because there has not been any evident in the Yellow Sea. In the wake Frank Joseph, Msg. Simon Price, Msg. exploratory drilling in the area, esti- of a March 26, 2010, North Korean sink- Michael Fernald, Msg. Kenneth Hayles, mates for energy reserves in two of the ing of a South Korean ship, killing 46 and Megan Kellogg, fellow Pennsylva- particularly resource-rich island sailors, the U.S. and South Korea an- nians who admirably serve the U.S. chains, the Spratly Islands and Paracel nounced, on July 6, 2010, plans to hold through our Embassy in Beijing. Islands, are unknown. According to the war games. In a July 8, 2010, press re- Although the U.S. has many shared Energy Information Administration at port, China came out against any for- interests with China, it is important the Department of Energy, oil con- eign warships or planes participating that we do not shy away from issues of sumption in Asia is estimated to rise in military activities in the Yellow Sea potential conflict. I pushed for the need by over 2.7 percent per year to nearly or adjacent areas and ultimately to gain leverage in our relationship 29.8 million barrels per day in 2030. hosted its own war games on the same with the Chinese in order to get them Given the strategic importance of the day that the U.S. and South Korea did. to change their behavior. I posed the South China Sea, many of its proxi- The Chinese military conducted a drill question whether congressional action mate nations have competing claims of unmanned drone aircraft in coastal on trade issues and other disagree- for territory. Although the 1982 United areas to test radar and electromagnetic ments with China would be helpful in Nations Convention on the Law of the interference. The Yellow Sea is inter- pursuing U.S. policy aims. The country Sea has not determined specific terri- national waters—all nations should team indicated that congressional en- torial delineations, it has offered have access. gagement helps China understand dif- guidelines for the resolution of com- Another contentious issue is the ferent stakeholders in the U.S. system. peting claims through negotiation be- manufacturing of counterfeit products. One other way to engage the Chinese is tween nations. In 2009, China was the source of 79 per- to coordinate with other countries and China submitted a map to the United cent of the total value of all counter- the business community to apply uni- Nations Security Council that depicted feit products seized by U.S. Customs,

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The stu- Alliance, an information technology cently argued before the International dents included: Judges Jiang Minsong, industry group, has projected that 80 Trade Commission, ITC, for which the Su Tuan, Wang Didi, Wang Xiaoqin, percent of software used in China has ITC found that Chinese tire imports Wei Xigui, Xie Aimei, Yang Lingping, been pirated in violation of inter- had disrupted the U.S. tire industry. In and Zhou Junsheng; Prosecutors Feng national copyright infringement laws, December of 2009, I urged the ITC to Guanhua, Lin Bowen, Lu Xiaomei, an improvement from 90 percent in charge China with dumping of tubular Tang Shengjia, and Yang Li; Chinese 2004. As a growing power, China should steel and to impose sanctions. I argued Officials Li Sheng, Ma Ning, Pang Lei, make a greater effort to abide by inter- that the lost jobs, reduced hours, and Xiang Hang, and Yang Kefei; Law Pro- national conventions and respect intel- plant shutdowns constituted a ‘‘severe fessors Abulimiti Ameina, Lu Yao, and lectual property rights. In fact, China and intolerable harm.’’ By the spring of Zheng Yanpu; and from the private sec- stands to greatly benefit from fostering 2009, 6 of 11 high grade tubular steel tor, Dimitrova Deniza, Fan Ping, Guo a business environment that protects plants in the country, including mills Qiushi, Kuang Lu, Lang Zhuo, Tan innovation. A 10-percent drop in pirat- in Koppel and Ambridge, PA, were idle Jiacai, Wang Hong, Wang Xin, Xu ed software since 2004 corresponded to as a result of Chinese imports. While Changrong, Zhang Hairong, Zhang the addition of 220,000 jobs in China’s the Koppel and Ambridge plants are Xianzhong, Zhang Yitong, and Zhu legitimate information technology sec- back operating at minimum capacity, Wenting. The group asked me numer- tor. Additionally, companies such as overall industry operating capacity ous questions on topics ranging from Apple, could be more willing to intro- dropped from 68.5 percent in 2006 to 17.6 Justice Kagan, my battles with cancer, duce new ventures to Chinese markets percent in 2009. During the same pe- my legislation that would televise Su- with assurances that their products riod, China’s market share of high preme Court deliberations, and health would be protected. Because Chinese grade tubular steel rose from 15 to 37 care reform. The students were eager companies preemptively registered percent. The ITC determined that the to discuss the benefits of the Temple both the iPad trademark and design steel industry was materially injured University Program in China and how patent, Apple has delayed market or threatened with material injury, the school continues to play an impor- entry of the iPad in China. and the Commerce Department issued tant role in bridging U.S.-Chinese rela- We departed the Embassy for a meet- an AD duty order on imports ranging tions and cultivating the development ing with the Governor of the People’s from 29.94 to 99.14 percent. Bank of China, Zhou Xiaochuan. Many I emphasized to Governor Zhou that of law. of the economic issues in the relation- it is unacceptable for China to con- This trip to China was especially ship between the U.S. and China have tinue to dump goods on the American meaningful for me because my last persisted for years. Although Chinese economy. He mentioned that China un- visit in August 2006 was on a CODEL officials have met with Secretary derstands the pressure on the Pennsyl- led by my friend, the late Senator Ted Geithner and former Secretaries of the vania industries. He said that certain Stevens. The Nation has lost an icon of Treasury, the U.S. should continue to shifts are inevitable and suggested that statesmanship and a stalwart public develop a frank dialogue with the Chi- the U.S. seek settlement from the servant. Senator Stevens was an exem- nese. The U.S. Embassy counts 49 for- World Trade Organization, WTO. The plary leader in the U.S. Senate, a mal dialogues with the Chinese regard- U.S. has filed eight cases at the WTO champion for military and defense ing financial and economic coopera- for trade violations. We settled four issues, a proud veteran, and friend of tion, although the Chinese count 60. At cases and won four of them. I pressed mine. His work on behalf of all Alas- the meeting, I pressed the issue of Chi- that the WTO takes too long and that kans was unparalleled in the U.S. Sen- na’s currency manipulation. Governor the damage from unfair trade practices ate, and his passion for this country Zhou mentioned that the Chinese econ- is done before there is time for a reso- will be forever remembered. Joan and I omy is transitioning, noting that lution. are deeply saddened by this news and workers’ wages have increased by 20 Following our meeting with the Peo- offer our most sincere condolences to percent and that China is allowing for ple’s Bank of China, we departed for a Catherine and the Stevens family. increased private sector growth. Al- meeting with Vice Minister of Com- I want to note that Senator Stevens though the Chinese economy grew at merce Wang Chao. We discussed the was awarded the Distinguished Flying 7.7 percent in 2009, Governor Zhou ex- benefit of enhancing the U.S.-China re- Cross for flying support missions for pected China’s export growth rate to lationship by targeting areas of mutual the 14th Air Force, also known as the slow over the next 3 to 5 years. I ob- interest. I argued that the current Flying Tigers, during World War II. jected that 5 years would be too long to trade relationship between the U.S. The Flying Tigers, the First American wait as the U.S. is losing jobs, espe- and China has an unfair impact on the Volunteer Group of the Chinese Air cially in industries such as steel and U.S. steel and rubber industries. I also Force, were organized before the U.S. rubber. I argued that Congress is con- pressed the issue of ITC violations and officially entered World War II, de- templating legislating on the currency Chinese subsidizing and dumping signed to fight against Japanese forces. issue to rectify imbalances. Governor goods. The U.S. is the largest export In 1942, the division was officially in- Zhou discussed how economic uncer- destination of China, and China is the ducted into the U.S. Air Force. tainty has made the Chinese govern- third largest export destination for the On Tuesday, August 10, we departed ment more careful about economic pol- U.S. There are 58,000 U.S. companies Beijing on Vietnam Airlines for Hanoi, icy changes and that China has eco- present in China. I told the Minister Vietnam. This was my second visit to nomic challenges of its own, including that both China and the U.S. should re- Vietnam. We were met at the airport a 10-percent unemployment rate. I re- view subsidies in a manner where ev- by Ambassador Michael Michalak and torted that the U.S. unemployment erything is placed on the table. Control Officer Michael Goldman. rate is currently at 9.6 percent. Our last meeting in Beijing was at I informed Governor Zhou about how Tsinghua University, host of the Tem- On Wednesday, August 11, we de- Chinese subsidies and dumping are un- ple University Rule of Law Program in parted for the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi fairly harming the steel and tire indus- China. On this visit, I met with Wang to receive a country team briefing. tries. According to the most recent Zhenmin, dean of the Law School and This briefing, led by Ambassador data issued by the Foreign Trade Divi- John Smagula, director of Asian Pro- Michalak, was staffed by Mike Gold- sion of the U.S. Census, the annual grams at Temple University Beasley man, Acting Political Counselor, Pat- trade deficit with China stands at $93.3 School of Law. Since 1999, Temple has rick Reardon, Defense Attache´, Justin million as of May 2010. Employment in educated 1,024 legal professionals. Sev- Taylor, from the Foreign Agricultural American manufacturing has plum- enty-nine percent of these participants Service, Michael Foster, Acting USAID meted at the same time that Chinese have been from the public sector, in- Country Director, Eric Frater, the En- imports and U.S. trade deficits have set cluding 370 judges, 151 prosecutors, 88 vironment, Science, Technology, and records. The trade deficit with China is government officials, 152 law profes- Health Officer, Yashue Pai, from the

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Robert Frazier, Management Counselor have come very far in overcoming his- The next day, we met with Duong and Acting Deputy Chief of Mission. I torical animosities, exemplified Trung Quoc, a member of the Viet- also appreciate the efforts of Nicole through joint military exercises held namese Assembly. He is one of the few Johnson, Michael Orona, Tim Liston, on August 11, 2010. Vietnam currently non-Communist members in the As- and Matt Mathews. holds the rotating Chair of ASEAN and sembly and shared his views on pros- At the briefing, we discussed the need the ASEAN Regional Forum, increas- pects for liberalizing Vietnam and the to promote education in Vietnam, ad- ing its leadership role in the region. future of the Vietnamese political and dress climate change in a global way, Since adopting a series of economic re- economic systems. He is a historian and deepen trust between the U.S. and forms in 1986, Vietnam has been stead- and journalist by trade. We spoke at Vietnam. Military exchanges could as- ily liberalizing its economy. Vietnam great length about the history of Viet- sist the latter aim. The U.S. Embassy was admitted to the World Trade Orga- nam and how historical interactions is actively involved in locating and re- nization in 2007. This economic transi- have shaped current regional tensions turning the remains of U.S. soldiers tion has led to a steep decline in the and security concerns. who were missing in action during the poverty rate, which dropped from 58 On Friday, August 13, we departed Vietnam war, as well as managing percent of the population in 1993 to Hanoi for Taipei, Taiwan on China Air- funding appropriated by Congress to below 30 percent in 2003. The partner- ways. This was my fourth visit to Tai- clean up Agent Orange. The continued ship between Vietnam and the U.S. wan, with the most recent one taking presence of Agent Orange in Vietnam continues to grow. In 2009 the U.S. im- place in 2001. continues to present grave health ported $12.2 billion from Vietnam and After being received at the airport by threats to the Vietnamese. The Viet- exported $3 billion. officials from the Taiwanese Ministry namese government requested that the With regard to territorial disputes in of Foreign Affairs and the American U.S. focus its remediation efforts on Da the South China Sea, in recent months, Institute in Taiwan, we were escorted Nang Airport. USAID has estimated China has escalated its rhetoric, har- to a meeting with President Ma Ying- that at least $24 million is needed to assed Vietnamese fishing boats, and ob- jeou. President Ma was born in Hong complete this remediation project. I jected to potential cooperation be- Kong and received his undergraduate have supported U.S. funding for reme- tween Western energy companies and education from the National Taiwan diation of dioxin contaminants, one of the Vietnamese government to harness University. He then received graduate the harmful components of Agent Or- resources. Using the guidelines for degrees from New York University and ange, including $15 million in fiscal EEZs, Vietnam claims sovereignty over Harvard University. President Ma year 2010 funding. The fiscal year 2010 all of the Spratly and Paracel Islands. served as mayor of Taipei before being amount was $3 million higher than the In 2002, Vietnam, along with other elected President in 2008. fiscal year 2009 amount. ASEAN countries, signed the Declara- The U.S. and the Republic of China The U.S. currently contributes over tion on the Conduct of Parties in the enjoy close ties. President Ma offered $154 million a year in total aid to Viet- South China Sea. The parties of this his views on North Korean aggression nam, with $102 million allocated to the declaration agreed to settle the terri- and China’s role in the region. I pressed health sector—largely for the Presi- torial disputes in the South China Sea him on the steel industry, tariffs in dent’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Re- through negotiation and the develop- both our countries, importing Amer- lief, PEPFAR, and avian influenza. ment of peaceful solutions rather than ican beef to Taiwan, and ways of en- HIV/AIDS continues to pose a serious military force. Accordingly, Vietnam hancing the bilateral economic rela- threat to the Vietnamese. In the 111th resolved a dispute with Cambodia over tionship. The U.S. exported over $18.5 Congress, I voted to appropriate $48 bil- the Gulf of Thailand through a 2006 re- billion to Taiwan, while it imported lion for international HIV/AIDS, tuber- source-sharing pact. In 1992, Vietnam $28.4 billion. Taiwan is currently the culosis, and malaria programs through and Malaysia signed a Joint Develop- 11th largest export market for U.S. fiscal year 2013, including $30 billion for ment Areas agreement. In 1997, Viet- goods and the U.S. is currently Tai- PEPFAR. In my fiscal year 2011 appro- nam and Thailand signed an agreement wan’s third largest trade partner. The priations request letter to the State delineating their respective sea bound- bilateral Trade and Investment Frame- and Foreign Operations Subcommittee aries. Despite all of these agreements, work Agreement, TIFA, a process de- on the Senate Appropriations Com- China has not been willing to pursue signed to enhance economic coopera- mittee, I asked for $1.75 billion for the peaceful arrangements, instead relying tion and resolve disputes, guides U.S.- global fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis, on coercion and bullying. Supported by Taiwan trade relations. and malaria worldwide. the leadership of Secretary Clinton, a We spoke about the recent Economic Another issue in Vietnam is the con- coalition of Southeast Asian nations, Cooperation Framework Agreement, tinued presence of unexploded ordi- at the recent ASEAN Regional Secu- ECFA, between Taiwan and China, nance. Since the end of the Vietnam rity Forum, publicly challenged Chi- signed on June 29, 2010. The EFCA was war in 1974, more than 40,000 Viet- nese sovereignty over many areas of preceded by the first direct flight be- namese have been killed from contact the South China Sea, seeking a re- tween Taipei and Shanghai, which de- with unexploded ordinance and another gional solution as opposed to a series of parted on June 14, 2010, increasing the 64,000 people have been injured. Accord- bilateral agreements. ease of travel between China and Tai- ing to Vietnam’s Ministry of Defense, On August 11, we participated in a wan. The ECFA will remove tariffs on over 16 million acres of Vietnam are working lunch hosted by the National 539 Taiwanese products and 267 Chinese still contaminated by 350,000 to 800,000 Assembly Foreign Affairs Committee goods over the next 3 years. This deal tons of unexploded ordinance, with Chairman Ngo Quan Xuan. We dis- permits Taiwan to seek free trade over 3 million landmines in addition to cussed the importance of the U.S.-Viet- agreements with other nations in the unexploded bombs. From 2000 to 2009, nam economic relationship, Agent Or- region, and talks with Singapore are Vietnam has received more than $37 ange remediation, as well as the pros- currently underway. Because Taiwan million in U.S. assistance for de-min- pect of Chinese regional hegemony. would struggle economically without ing, mine risk education, survivors’ as- The Chairman also mentioned that the Chinese market, some are wary sistance, and landmine impact studies. there are 13,000 Vietnamese students that Taiwan is becoming too dependent At the current pace of clearance, it will studying in the U.S.—this student ex- on the Chinese. take 300 years and more than $10 bil- change is particularly important given We discussed U.S. arms sales to Tai- lion to clear Vietnam of leftover the need for trained doctors and law- wan. The Taiwanese Relations Act, unexploded ordinance. yers in Vietnam and for fostering ties TRA, of 1979 calls for the U.S. to supply

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:04 Sep 16, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15SE6.024 S15SEPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with SENATE S7130 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 15, 2010 Taiwan with capabilities for self-de- prostate cancer poses to the male popu- cer Awareness Month. The purpose of fense and creates unofficial representa- lation in the United States. this resolution is to bring attention to tion in Taiwan through the American The American Cancer Society esti- prostate cancer and encourage Ameri- Institute in Taiwan. The TRA names mates that more than 217,000 American cans to take an active role in the fight U.S. policy as being oriented towards men will learn that they have prostate to end the devastating effects of pros- resisting coercion of the unofficial cancer in 2010, and 32,000 American men tate cancer on individuals and their U.S.-Taiwan relations. Although the will lose their lives to the disease this families. U.S. must provide for the sale of arms year, making prostate cancer the sec- I am honored to be joined on this res- to Taiwan, the TRA does not specify ond most common cause of cancer olution with 28 cosponsors, including the types of armaments, requiring only death among men. Senators BAYH, BENNETT, BOXER, BURR, that Taiwan should be able to maintain One out of every six American men BURRIS, CARDIN, CASEY, CHAMBLISS, ‘‘sufficient’’ defensive capabilities. will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, COCHRAN, CRAPO, DODD, DORGAN, FEIN- Under the purview of the TRA, the and an estimated one in 36 men will die GOLD, FEINSTEIN, HATCH, INHOFE, U.S., on August 25, 2008, announced its from this disease. INOUYE, ISAKSON, JOHANNS, JOHNSON, intent to sell 60 Harpoon missiles, African-American men experience a KERRY, LANDRIEU, LUGAR, SCHUMER, worth approximately $89.8 million, to significantly higher incidence rate of SHELBY, SPECTER, TESTER, and VITTER. Taiwan. On October 3, 2008, the Defense prostate cancer than White males, and I thank my Senate colleagues that Security Cooperation Agency notified more than double the mortality rate. have worked to increase prostate can- Congress of the possible foreign mili- This disease is also affecting young cer awareness through this resolution, tary sale of six different types of de- Americans. Thirty percent of those and I applaud the work of countless fense articles and equipment, which battling prostate cancer are under the Americans who give up their time and could have totaled a maximum of ap- age of 65, prime years of productivity energy to raise awareness of this dis- proximately $6.4 billion. After increas- for families and for this Nation. ease and fight prostate cancer’s impact ingly tense relations between the U.S. Doctors across our country agree: on families and our Nation. and China, President Obama decided to early detection presents the best f defer the arms deal until 2011. Taiwan chance for a cure. However, this motto AMERICA’S CUP INDUCTION will still be able to purchase minor is more than good public policy for me. parts and upgrades. As a 10 year prostate cancer survivor Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, We discussed the Taiwanese request, myself, I know the value of early detec- this Saturday I will attend the 17th an- submitted in November 2009, to up- tion and surgery, and it is painful for nual America’s Cup Hall of Fame In- grade F–16A/D fighters which were ini- me to know that many good people in duction Ceremony in Newport, RI. Today, I would like to congratulate tially sold to Taiwan in 1992. The Tai- this great country are not being diag- this year’s inductees: Simon Daubney, wanese request noted that the upgrades nosed early and are therefore greatly Warwick Fleury, Murray Jones, Dean would render the fleet parallel to the increasing their risk. The simple PSA Phipps, Mike Drummond, and Halsey new F–16C/D fighters, reducing the blood test can be the key to detection. Herreshoff. I would also like to say a need for a substitute fleet. American Millions have taken advantage of it, few words about Rhode Island’s connec- contractors have estimated that this but unfortunately millions do not. We tion with sailing and with the Amer- retrofit would take approximately 6 must do better. years to complete. ica’s Cup. Approximately 98 percent of men di- I should call special attention to the On August 15, we attended a working agnosed with early stage prostate can- lunch hosted by Dr. Lyushun Shen, Rhode Islander being honored, Halsey cer are still alive after 10 years, but Herreshoff. Halsey has made numerous Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. only 18 percent of those diagnosed with The meeting was attended by Benny T. contributions to the sailing world. His advanced stage prostate cancer survive Hu, Chairman of CDIB BioScience Ven- four defenses of the America’s Cup and 10 years. his legendary naval designs continue ture Management, Maj. Gen. Mike Increasing awareness of prostate can- Tsai-Mai Tien of the Republic of China the long and proud history of the cer is particularly important to my Air Force Academy, Mrs. Tien, Law- Herreshoff family. His grandfather, Nat home State of Alabama. Although we rence S. Liu, Senior Vice President of ‘‘the wizard of Bristol’’ Herreshoff, de- have world class medical research fa- China Development Financial Hold- signed 27 years of defenders of the cilities at the University of Alabama at ings, Johnson S. Chiang, Section Chief America’s Cup, and that tradition was Birmingham and excellent doctors of the Department of North American passed down through his father to Hal- across the State, 3,300 men in Alabama Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Af- sey. Halsey Herreshoff is the editor of will develop prostate cancer in 2010, fairs, Ms. Grace Ya-hung Lin, Assistant the classic ‘‘The Sailor’s Handbook’’ and 600 deaths in our State will be at- to Deputy Minister Shen, Eric Madi- and has served his community as the tributed to prostate cancer this year. son, Deputy Director of the American Bristol town administrator for 8 years. In May 2006, Alabama was one of 5 Institute in Taiwan, Ms. Judy Kuo, He continues his service as president of States to receive a failing grade in re- Deputy Chief from the Economic Sec- the Herreshoff Marine Museum and as gards to its ‘‘prostate cancer aware- tion at the American Institute in Tai- a member of the Bristol Town Council. wan, and Ms. Astrid Ai-yun Chen, Offi- ness’’ by the National Prostate Cancer He is a friend, a public servant, and a cer, Department of North American Af- Coalition. A 2006 CDC study found that great sailor, and I congratulate him on fairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 38 out of 100,000 Alabama men die from this honor. On Monday, August 16, we met with prostate cancer, ranking Alabama 47th In 1930, Newport hosted its first Wang Jin-pyng, president of the Legis- in the US. America’s Cup race. For many decades, lative Yuan, before departing for Tai- Every year since 2002, I have intro- Newport and the America’s Cup were so pei International Airport. We flew on duced a resolution to increase aware- closely identified as to be virtually in- Eva Airlines from Taipei to Newark, ness about prostate cancer and to en- distinguishable. Our excellent sailing NJ, for 16 hours leaving on August 16 courage men to talk with their doctors waters and winds, our beautiful venue, and arriving on August 16 crossing the about this disease. our legendary hospitality, and a long international date line. I am pleased to partner with ZERO: string of successful defenses kept this I would like to recognize Major The Project to End Prostate Cancer in link firmly forged. Lance Burnett and Dan Eisenberg of promoting this year’s resolution and It is thus no coincidence that this my staff for their support of this other activities throughout the month ceremony is held in Newport or that CODEL. of September to increase public knowl- the America’s Cup Hall of Fame resides f edge about prostate cancer including in Rhode Island. People across the risk factors, prevention, and treatment country closely associate our great NATIONAL PROSTATE CANCER options. Ocean State with our sailing culture. AWARENESS MONTH Last night the Senate passed S. Res. And nothing is more responsible for Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I rise 597, a resolution to designate Sep- that association than our long connec- today to discuss the significant threat tember 2010 as National Prostate Can- tion with the America’s Cup. Newport

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:04 Sep 16, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15SE6.025 S15SEPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with SENATE September 15, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7131 hosted the Cup for over 50 years; its de- Reisterstown Post 116, the Baltimore REMEMBERING BOBBY EUGENE parture in 1983 left our State without community, and to our country.∑ HANNON one of its most cherished icons. ∑ Mrs. LINCOLN. Mr. President, today For Rhode Island, the Cup rep- f I recognize Bobby Eugene Hannon Sr., resented more than the pride of years 76, of Hot Springs, who passed away of successful defenses: the Cup was a REMEMBERING RALPH SMEED Saturday, August 28, 2010. A beloved huge boost to our economy. San Fran- member of the Hot Springs community ∑ cisco, the site of the next race, esti- Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, today I and the entire State, ‘‘Coach Hannon’’ mates that the competition will bring honor the life of Ralph Smeed, who will was one of Arkansas’s finest citizens. $1.4 billion in additional revenue, and a be remembered affectionately for his His legacy will long be remembered at 2007 study estimated that Newport great love for this country. Hot Springs High School, where he could see a $886 million boost if we Ralph had many accomplishments coached football from 1970 to 1979. His were the host site. Imagine what that throughout his life. Born into a pioneer many championships and accomplish- investment would do for Rhode Island family in southwestern Idaho in 1921, ments in coaching were highlighted by with our nearly 12 percent unemploy- Ralph embodied strength, perseverance his undefeated 1970 State Champion- ment rate. The Cup brings millions of and devotion. He served in the U.S. ship Team, voted No. 1 in the State by dollars in construction, hospitality, Army during World War II, attended the Associated Press. boat maintenance, and media jobs— the University of Idaho, and was a suc- In 2008, Coach Hannon was inducted jobs our State sorely needs. cessful and able businessman who ran into the Arkansas High School Coaches While the Cup may no longer be held his family’s ranching operation after Association Hall of Fame. He received in our Ocean State, Rhode Island con- Ralph’s father passed away. Ralph was the Lowell Manning Award in 1970 as tinues its love for sailing and remains also a dynamic thinker, debater and the Arkansas High School Coach of the a great host site for national and inter- writer, who contributed significantly Year and was selected head coach for national races. Efforts are underway to to State and national political discus- the West Squad in the AHSCA All Star bring some of the America’s Cup quali- sions, cofounded the Center for the Game. His teams competed in five fying races to Newport—efforts I en- Study of Market Alternatives, served more championship games, including thusiastically support. It would be on the board of the Foundation for the longest high school football game heartening to see the Cup come full Economic Education, and was a long- in Arkansas history against Jonesboro circle, to what we still consider its true time newspaper columnist. Ralph had a in 1972 that ended in a tie for co-cham- home. unique and powerful way of commu- pionship. f nicating his ideas, and his presence in Before his coaching career, Coach Hannon was an outstanding athlete ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS Idaho political discourse will be great- ly missed. One could not ignore Ralph’s with many accomplishments, including electronic reader board that gave pass- serving as quarterback of Little Rock REISTERSTOWN AMERICAN ersby food for thought. Understand- High School and being selected All- LEGION POST 116 ably, Ralph has been honored for his State and All-Southern quarterback. strong commitment to free market Coach Hannon received a football ∑ Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I would ideals, liberty and his defense of the scholarship at Arkansas Tech Univer- like my colleagues to join me in recog- principles of freedom. sity and played there for 4 years, where nizing the Reisterstown American Le- Ralph will continue to be recognized he received all AIC conference honors. gion Post 116, which will celebrate its Drafted into the U.S. Army, he 75th anniversary on November 6, 2010. for his numerous accomplishments, but it is his example of conviction that will played on the Fort Lewis Washington The American Legion Department of Championship football team for 2 Maryland has 147 active posts. be most remembered. Ralph had strong principles and held true to his values. years. Coach Hannon also played short- Reisterstown Post 116 is the largest stop for the famed Little Rock Dough- post and the largest wartime veterans He thought deeply, understood the value of listening albeit many times boys baseball team next to Major service organization in the State of League Baseball Hall of Fame third Maryland. The Reisterstown American with great restraint, and delivered his points with passion and humor. Ralph baseman Brooks Robinson. Legion Post 116 was formed on Novem- After retiring from coaching, he con- could not be rightly accused of caring ber 6, 1935, by a group of 13 charter tinued his working career selling team too little. He did not sit on the side- members. By 1986, the post had ex- sporting goods for Spaulding and lines. Ralph embraced the dialogue and panded to more than 400 members, in- Sportstop Athletics. Most recently tackled the tough issues. He was al- cluding a Sons of the American Legion Coach Hannon was employed by Hurst, ways engaged and challenged others. Squadron of 75 members, an American Morrisey and Hurst Law Firm. Legion Auxiliary of about 100 members, Ralph’s interjection of free-thinking, Coach Hannon was involved in nu- and an active Legion Riders organiza- strong, libertarian views shaped discus- merous community services. He was a tion. sions and opinions. He added flavor and member of Brookwood Baptist Church, Part of the Reisterstown American insight from his many years of experi- a lifetime member of Elks Lodge No. Legion Post 116’s success has been its ence, discussion and contemplation. He 380, American Legion Baseball commis- involvement in the northwest Balti- sought to protect individual liberties sioner for 4 years, served as cochair- more County community. The post and contributed substantially to con- man for the State Multiple Sclerosis awards scholarships to students, par- servative knowledge. Fund Raisers and was a member of the ticipates in the American Legion Boys Ralph was a spirited, dedicated, Hot Springs Quarterback Club prayer and Girls State programs, and assists witty, generous, sincere individual and group. the Reisterstown Recreation Council. true patriot. Ralph touched and en- He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Post 116 also provides volunteers and riched the lives of all those he met, and Janice (Avra) Hannon; his three chil- donations to many charitable organiza- I am grateful to have known him. dren, Lisa Hannon Madden, Bobby Eu- tions, including the Maryland Special There is no doubt there will be a sig- gene Hannon Jr., and Bridget Hannon Olympics, the Epilepsy Foundation, nificant void left by Ralph’s passing. Summers; four grandchildren, Beau United Cerebral Palsy, the Muscular As we honor Ralph Smeed’s life, and Harvey, Trish Madden Jordan, Lauren Dystrophy Association, and the Mul- extend thoughts and prayers to Ralph’s Hannon Madden Pope, and Don Allen tiple Sclerosis Society. family, friends and loved ones for this Madden III; four step-grandchildren; I urge my colleagues to join me in great loss, Ralph’s individuality and three great-grandchildren; and three congratulating Post 116 on its 75th an- dedication will not be forgotten. Ralph step great-grandchildren. niversary, and to join me in com- was a true thought provoker who was Along with all Arkansans, I thank mending the post’s leadership, past and devoted to the promotion of liberty and Coach Hannon for his years of service present, and in extending our thanks to encouraging others to work for liberty. to our State. He will be greatly its members for their service to Ralph Smeed will be greatly missed.∑ missed.∑

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:04 Sep 16, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15SE6.030 S15SEPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with SENATE S7132 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 15, 2010 TRIBUTE TO TIM PIKE accept and use gifts for otherwise au- titled ‘‘Thiabendazole; Pesticide Tolerances’’ (FRL No. 8842–7) received during adjourn- ∑ Mrs. LINCOLN. Mr. President, today thorized activities of the Center for Do- mestic Preparedness that are related to ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- I recognize Arkansan Tim Pike of dent of the Senate on August 30, 2010; to the Quitman who was recently named Ar- preparedness for and response to ter- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and kansas’s 2010 First Responder of the rorism, and for other purposes. Forestry. Year by the Arkansas EMT Associa- f EC–7306. A communication from the Direc- tion. Tim represents the best of Arkan- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, sas and is more than deserving of this Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- prestigious honor. I congratulate him The following bills were read the first ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- on this significant achievement. time: titled ‘‘Spiromesifen; Pesticide Tolerances’’ Tim’s tenure as a first responder for S. 3790. A bill to amend title 5, United (FRL No. 8841–9) received during adjourn- the Quitman EMS spans 25 years. He States Code, to provide that persons having ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- has saved countless lives and aided his seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineli- dent of the Senate on August 30, 2010; to the fellow citizens at times when they gible for Federal employment. Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and needed him the most. Tim’s efforts S. 3791. A bill to require Members of Con- Forestry. gress to disclose delinquent tax liability, re- EC–7307. A communication from the Direc- have also inspired those who he has quire an ethics inquiry, and garnish the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, helped to ‘‘pay it forward’’ and give wages of a Member with Federal tax liabil- Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, back to the community through vol- ity. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- unteerism and other types of service. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- f Tim first started his volunteer serv- titled ‘‘Bifenazate; Pesticide Tolerances’’ ice with the local fire department in EXECUTIVE AND OTHER (FRL No. 8840–9) received during adjourn- ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- 1985. That same year, he became a vol- COMMUNICATIONS dent of the Senate on August 30, 2010; to the unteer first responder for the ambu- The following communications were Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and lance service. Today, he balances both laid before the Senate, together with Forestry. his gun business and his duties as accompanying papers, reports, and doc- EC–7308. A communication from the Direc- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Quitman’s animal-control officer and uments, and were referred as indicated: Cadron Township constable. Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, EC–7301. A communication from the Acting First responders like Tim help keep Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Director of Sustainable Fisheries, National ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Arkansas safe, and I am grateful for Marine Fisheries Service, Department of titled ‘‘Choline hydroxide; Exemption from their service and sacrifice. Along with Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Requirement of a Tolerance’’ (FRL No. all Arkansans, I commend our emer- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fisheries of the 8841–6) received during adjournment of the gency responders for their commitment Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; North- Senate in the Office of the President of the to protecting the citizens of our ern Rockfish for Catcher/Processors Partici- Senate on August 30, 2010; to the Committee State.∑ pating in the Rockfish Limited Access Fish- on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. ery in the Central Regulatory Area of the EC–7309. A communication from the Direc- f Gulf of Alaska’’ (RIN0648–XX68) received dur- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, of the President of the Senate on September Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Messages from the President of the 12, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- United States were communicated to Science, and Transportation. titled ‘‘2–methyl–1,3–propanediol; Exemption the Senate by Mr. Williams, one of his EC–7302. A communication from the Acting from the Requirement of a Tolerance’’ (FRL secretaries. Director of Sustainable Fisheries, National No. 8838–3) received during adjournment of Marine Fisheries Service, Department of the Senate in the Office of the President of f Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Senate on September 12, 2010; to the EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fisheries of the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Northeastern United States; Atlantic Mack- Forestry. As in executive session the Presiding erel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries; Adjust- EC–7310. A communication from the Direc- Officer laid before the Senate messages ment to the Loligo Trimester 2 and 3 Quota; tor of the Regulatory Management Division, from the President of the United Correction’’ (RIN0648–XW95) received during Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, States submitting sundry nominations adjournment of the Senate in the Office of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- which were referred to the appropriate the President of the Senate on September 12, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- titled ‘‘Flubendiamide; Pesticide Toler- committees. 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ances’’ (FRL No. 8836–2) received during ad- (The nominations received today are journment of the Senate in the Office of the printed at the end of the Senate pro- EC–7303. A communication from the Acting Director of Sustainable Fisheries, National President of the Senate on September 12, ceedings.) Marine Fisheries Service, Department of 2010; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- trition, and Forestry. f Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, EC–7311. A communication from the Direc- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fisheries of the MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, At 10:34 a.m., a message from the Ocean Perch in the Western Yakutat District Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- House of Representatives, delivered by of the Gulf of Alaska’’ (RIN0648–XX77) re- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- ceived during adjournment of the Senate in titled ‘‘Mancozeb; Pesticide Tolerances’’ nounced that the House has passed the the Office of the President of the Senate on (FRL No. 8841–1) received during adjourn- September 12, 2010; to the Committee on ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- following bill, in which it requests the Commerce, Science, and Transportation. concurrence of the Senate: dent of the Senate on September 12, 2010; to EC–7304. A communication from the Attor- the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, H.R. 6102. An act to amend the National ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department and Forestry. Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- EC–7312. A communication from the Direc- 2010 to extend the authority of the Secretary ant to law, the report of a rule entitled tor of the Regulatory Management Division, of the Navy to enter into multiyear con- ‘‘Regulated Navigation Areas, Safety Zones, Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, tracts for F/A–18E, F/A–18F, and EA–18G air- Security Zones; Deepwater Ports in Boston Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- craft. Captain of the Port Zone, MA’’ ((RIN1625– ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- AA00 and RIN1625–AA11) (Docket No. USCG– titled ‘‘Alkyl Alcohol Alkoxylate Phosphate At 6:21 p.m., a message from the 2009–0589)) received during adjournment of Derivatives; Exemption from the Require- House of Representatives, delivered by the Senate in the Office of the President of ment of a Tolerance’’ (FRL No. 8836–5) re- Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- the Senate on August 28, 2010; to the Com- ceived during adjournment of the Senate in nounced that the House has agreed to mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- the Office of the President of the Senate on the amendments of the Senate to the tation. September 12, 2010; to the Committee on Ag- EC–7305. A communication from the Direc- riculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. bill (H.R. 3978) to amend the Imple- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, EC–7313. A communication from the Under menting Recommendations of the 9/11 Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readi- Commission Act of 2007 to authorize Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ness), transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- the Secretary of Homeland Security to ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- port relative to members of the Armed

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A communication from the Chief ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Quality Implementation Plans; Minnesota’’ Counsel of the Fiscal Service, Bureau of Pub- titled ‘‘Massachusetts: Final Authorization (FRL No. 9187–5) received during adjourn- lic Debt, Department of the Treasury, trans- of State Hazardous Waste Management Pro- ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule gram Revisions’’ (FRL No. 9190–6) received dent of the Senate on September 12, 2010; to entitled ‘‘Regulations Governing Agencies during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- the Committee on Environment and Public for Issue of United States Savings Bonds Of- fice of the President of the Senate on Sep- Works. fering of United States Savings Bonds’’ (31 tember 12, 2010; to the Committee on Envi- EC–7329. A communication from the Fed- CFR Parts 317, 351, 353, and 359) received dur- ronment and Public Works. eral Register Liaison Officer, Alcohol and ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office EC–7322. A communication from the Direc- Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Department of the President of the Senate on August 24, tor of the Regulatory Management Division, of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to 2010; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Establish- and Urban Affairs. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ment of the Sierra Pelona Valley EC–7315. A communication from the Chief ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Viticultural Area’’ (RIN1513–AB64) received Counsel, Federal Emergency Management titled ‘‘Outer Continental Shelf Air Regula- in the Office of the President of the Senate Agency, Department of Homeland Security, tions Consistency Update for Massachusetts’’ on September 13, 2010; to the Committee on transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of (FRL No. 9167–7) received during adjourn- the Judiciary. a rule entitled ‘‘Final Flood Elevation Deter- ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- EC–7330. A communication from the Chief minations’’ ((44 CFR Part 67) (Docket No. dent of the Senate on September 12, 2010; to of the Publications and Regulations Branch, FEMA–2010–0003)) received during adjourn- the Committee on Environment and Public Internal Revenue Service, Department of the ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- Works. Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the dent of the Senate on September 12, 2010; to EC–7323. A communication from the Assist- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Update of Weighted the Committee on Banking, Housing, and ant Secretary, Bureau of Land Management, Average Interest Rates, Yield Curves, and Urban Affairs. Department of the Interior, transmitting, Segment Rates’’ (Notice No. 2010–57) received EC–7316. A communication from the Chief pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- Counsel, Federal Emergency Management ‘‘Minerals Management: Adjustments of Cost fice of the President of the Senate on Sep- Agency, Department of Homeland Security, Recovery Fees’’ (RIN1004–AE18) received dur- tember 12, 2010; to the Committee on Fi- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office nance. a rule entitled ‘‘Suspension of Community of the President of the Senate on September EC–7331. A communication from the Chief Eligibility’’ ((44 CFR Part 64) (Docket No. of the Publications and Regulations Branch, 12, 2010; to the Committee on Environment FEMA–2010–0003)) received during adjourn- Internal Revenue Service, Department of the and Public Works. ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- EC–7324. A communication from the Direc- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the dent of the Senate on September 12, 2010; to tor of the Regulatory Management Division, report of a rule entitled ‘‘Announcement of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, the Results of 2009–10 Allocation Round of Urban Affairs. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- the Qualifying Advanced Coal Project Pro- EC–7317. A communication from the Direc- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- gram and the Qualifying Gasification tor of the Regulatory Management Division, titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air Project Program’’ (Notice No. 2010–56) re- Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, ceived during adjournment of the Senate in Quality Implementation Plans; Delaware; Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- the Office of the President of the Senate on Administrative and Non—Substantive ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- September 12, 2010; to the Committee on Fi- Amendments to Existing Delaware SIP Reg- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air nance. Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; ulations’’ (FRL No. 9186–6) received during EC–7332. A communication from the Chief Transportation Conformity Regulations; adjournment of the Senate in the Office of of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule’’ (FRL No. the President of the Senate on September 12, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the 9187–9) received during adjournment of the 2010; to the Committee on Environment and Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Senate in the Office of the President of the Public Works. report of a rule entitled ‘‘Expanded EC–7325. A communication from the Direc- Senate on September 12, 2010; to the Com- Carryback of Net Operating Losses and tor of the Regulatory Management Division, mittee on Environment and Public Works. Losses from Operations’’ (Notice No. 2010–58) EC–7318. A communication from the Direc- Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, received during adjournment of the Senate tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- in the Office of the President of the Senate Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- on September 12, 2010; to the Committee on Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- Finance. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- mentation Plans; State of Missouri’’ (FRL EC–7333. A communication from the Chief titled ‘‘Restructuring of the Stationary No. 9186–2) received during adjournment of of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Source Audit Program’’ (FRL No. 9195–7) re- the Senate in the Office of the President of Internal Revenue Service, Department of the ceived during adjournment of the Senate in the Senate on September 12, 2010; to the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the the Office of the President of the Senate on Committee on Environment and Public report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal September 12, 2010; to the Committee on En- Works. Rates—September 2010’’ (Notice No. 2010–20) vironment and Public Works. EC–7326. A communication from the Direc- received during adjournment of the Senate EC–7319. A communication from the Direc- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, in the Office of the President of the Senate tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, on September 12, 2010; to the Committee on Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Finance. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–7334. A communication from the Chief ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- of the Trade and Commercial Regulations titled ‘‘National Oil and Hazardous Sub- mentation Plans and Operating Permits Pro- Branch, Customs and Border Protection, De- stances Pollution Contingency Plan; Na- gram; State of Nebraska’’ (FRL No. 9186–5) partment of Homeland Security, transmit- tional Priorities List: Powersville Site received during adjournment of the Senate ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Superfund Site’’ (FRL No. 9194–3) received in the Office of the President of the Senate titled ‘‘Entry Requirements for Certain during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- on September 12, 2010; to the Committee on Softwood Lumber Products Exported from fice of the President of the Senate on Sep- Environment and Public Works. Any Country into the United States’’ tember 12, 2010; to the Committee on Envi- EC–7327. A communication from the Direc- (RIN1515–AD62) received during adjournment ronment and Public Works. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, of the Senate in the Office of the President EC–7320. A communication from the Direc- Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, of the Senate on September 12, 2010; to the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Committee on Finance. Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–7335. A communication from the Assist- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air ant Secretary, Occupational Safety and ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Quality Implementation Plans; Ohio; Final Health Administration, Department of titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air Approval and Promulgation of State Imple- Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Quality Implementation Plans; Connecticut; mentation Plans; Carbon Monoxide and port of a rule entitled ‘‘Procedures for the Determination of Attainment of the 1997 Volatile Organic Compounds’’ (FRL No. 9187– Handling of Retaliation Complaints Under Ozone Standard for the Greater Connecticut 4) received during adjournment of the Senate Section 219 of the Consumer Product Safety Area’’ (FRL No. 9195–2) received during ad- in the Office of the President of the Senate Improvement Act of 2008’’ (RIN1218–AC47) re- journment of the Senate in the Office of the on September 12, 2010; to the Committee on ceived during adjournment of the Senate in President of the Senate on September 12, Environment and Public Works. the Office of the President of the Senate on 2010; to the Committee on Environment and EC–7328. A communication from the Direc- September 12, 2010; to the Committee on Public Works. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the of the Senate in the Office of the President enue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the establishment of ABLE accounts for of the Senate on September 12, 2010; to the benefits available in empowerment zones and the care of family members with dis- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and other tax-incentive areas, to require the Sec- Pensions. retary of Commerce to establish a program abilities, and for other purposes. EC–7337. A communication from the Assist- for the award of grants to States to establish S. 654 ant General Counsel of the Federal Election revolving loan funds for small and medium- At the request of Mr. BUNNING, the Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, sized manufacturers to improve energy effi- name of the Senator from Vermont the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Coordinated ciency and produce clean energy technology, (Mr. LEAHY) was added as a cosponsor Communications’’ (Notice No. 2010–17) re- to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 of S. 654, a bill to amend title XIX of ceived during adjournment of the Senate in to provide a tax credit for farmers’ invest- the Office of the President of the Senate on ments in value-added agriculture, and for the Social Security Act to cover physi- September 6, 2010; to the Committee on Com- other purposes; to the Committee on Fi- cian services delivered by podiatric merce, Science, and Transportation. nance. physicians to ensure access by Med- EC–7338. A communication from the Pro- By Mr. WYDEN (for himself and Mr. icaid beneficiaries to appropriate qual- gram Analyst, National Highway Traffic CRAPO): ity foot and ankle care. Safety Administration, Department of S. 3788. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- S. 831 Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to enue Code of 1986 to temporarily increase the At the request of Mr. KERRY, the law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Light- investment tax credit for geothermal energy Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emission property; to the Committee on Finance. name of the Senator from New Jersey Standards and Corporate Average Fuel Econ- By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, Mr. (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- omy Standards; Final Rule’’ (RIN2060–AP58; GREGG, Ms. SNOWE, Mr. BROWN of sor of S. 831, a bill to amend title 10, RIN2127–AK50) received during adjournment Ohio, and Mr. BARRASSO): United States Code, to include service of the Senate in the Office of the President S. 3789. A bill to limit access to social secu- after September 11, 2001, as service of the Senate on September 2, 2010; to the rity account numbers; to the Committee on qualifying for the determination of a Committee on Commerce, Science, and Finance. reduced eligibility age for receipt of Transportation. By Mr. COBURN (for himself, Mr. non-regular service retired pay. EC–7339. A communication from the Ad- BURR, Mr. ENSIGN, Mr. THUNE, and ministrator of the Environmental Protection Mr. ISAKSON): S. 984 Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- S. 3790. A bill to amend title 5, United At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the port entitled ‘‘Report to Congress: Study of States Code, to provide that persons having name of the Senator from Minnesota Discharges Incidental to Normal Operation seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineli- (Mr. FRANKEN) was added as a cospon- of Commercial Fishing Vessels and Other gible for Federal employment; read the first sor of S. 984, a bill to amend the Public Non-Recreational Vessels Less than 79 time. Feet’’; to the Committee on Commerce, Health Service Act to provide for ar- By Mr. COBURN (for himself, Mr. thritis research and public health, and Science, and Transportation. BURR, Mr. ENSIGN, and Mr. THUNE): for other purposes. f S. 3791. A bill to require Members of Con- gress to disclose delinquent tax liability, re- S. 1611 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES quire an ethics inquiry, and garnish the At the request of Mr. GREGG, the The following reports of committees wages of a Member with Federal tax liabil- name of the Senator from Pennsyl- were submitted: ity; read the first time. vania (Mr. CASEY) was added as a co- By Mr. LEAHY, from the Committee on By Mr. VITTER: sponsor of S. 1611, a bill to provide col- S. 3792. A bill to provide for restoration of the Judiciary, without amendment: lective bargaining rights for public S. 139. A bill to require Federal agencies, the coastal areas of the Gulf of Mexico af- fected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, safety officers employed by States or and persons engaged in interstate commerce, their political subdivisions. in possession of data containing sensitive and for other purposes; to the Committee on personally identifiable information, to dis- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. S. 1619 close any breach of such information (Rept. f At the request of Mr. DODD, the name No. 111–290). of the Senator from Vermont (Mr. SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND f SANDERS) was added as a cosponsor of SENATE RESOLUTIONS S. 1619, a bill to establish the Office of INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND The following concurrent resolutions Sustainable Housing and Communities, JOINT RESOLUTIONS and Senate resolutions were read, and to establish the Interagency Council on The following bills and joint resolu- referred (or acted upon), as indicated: Sustainable Communities, to establish tions were introduced, read the first By Mr. COBURN (for himself and Mrs. a comprehensive planning grant pro- and second times by unanimous con- MCCASKILL): gram, to establish a sustainability sent, and referred as indicated: S. Res. 622. A resolution to stop secret challenge grant program, and for other By Mr. BROWN of Ohio: spending; to the Committee on Rules and Ad- purposes. ministration. S. 3784. A bill to designate the facility of S. 1695 the United States Postal Service located at By Mr. KAUFMAN (for himself, Mrs. At the request of Mr. BURRIS, the 4865 Tallmadge Road in Rootstown, Ohio, as FEINSTEIN, and Mrs. BOXER): the ‘‘Marine Sgt. Jeremy E. Murray Post Of- S. Res. 623. A resolution commending the name of the Senator from Arkansas fice’’; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- encouragement of interest in science, tech- (Mrs. LINCOLN) was added as a cospon- rity and Governmental Affairs. nology, engineering, and mathematics by the sor of S. 1695, a bill to authorize the By Mr. NELSON of Florida (for himself entertainment industry, and for other pur- award of a Congressional gold medal to and Mr. BROWNBACK): poses; to the Committee on Commerce, the Montford Point Marines of World S. 3785. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Science, and Transportation. War II. enue Code of 1986 to encourage investment in By Mr. INHOFE (for himself and Mr. S. 1859 commercial spaceflight facilities and equip- COBURN): ment, research, and job training, and for S. Res. 624. A resolution honoring the At the request of Mr. ROCKEFELLER, other purposes; to the Committee on Fi- members of the Army National Guard and the name of the Senator from Mary- nance. Air National Guard of the State of Oklahoma land (Ms. MIKULSKI) was added as a co- By Mr. KERRY (for himself, Mr. BROWN for their service and sacrifice on behalf of sponsor of S. 1859, a bill to reinstate of Ohio, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. FRANKEN, the United States since September 11, 2001; Federal matching of State spending of Mr. AKAKA, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. LEAHY, considered and agreed to. child support incentive payments. Mrs. GILLIBRAND, and Mr. MENEN- By Mr. LIEBERMAN: S. 2896 DEZ): S. Res. 625. A resolution designating Sep- S. 3786. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- tember 2010 as ‘‘National Preparedness At the request of Mr. FRANKEN, the enue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary of Month’’; considered and agreed to. name of the Senator from Vermont

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RES. 603 name of the Senator from North Caro- of the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. At the request of Mr. SPECTER, the lina (Mr. BURR) was added as a cospon- JOHNSON) was added as a cosponsor of name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. sor of S. 3156, a bill to develop a strat- S. 3737, a bill to amend the Public ROBERTS) was added as a cosponsor of egy for assisting stateless children Health Service Act and title XVIII of S. Res. 603, a resolution commemo- from North Korea, and for other pur- the Social Security Act to make the rating the 50th anniversary of the Na- poses. provision of technical services for med- tional Council for International Visi- S. 3184 ical imaging examinations and radi- tors, and designating February 16, 2011, At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the ation therapy treatments safer, more as ‘‘Citizen Diplomacy Day’’. names of the Senator from Arkansas accurate, and less costly. S. RES. 609 (Mrs. LINCOLN) and the Senator from S. 3739 At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the Colorado (Mr. UDALL) were added as co- At the request of Mr. CASEY, the names of the Senator from New York sponsors of S. 3184, a bill to provide names of the Senator from Maryland (Mr. SCHUMER), the Senator from New United States assistance for the pur- (Mr. CARDIN) and the Senator from York (Mrs. GILLIBRAND), the Senator pose of eradicating severe forms of California (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) were added from New Jersey (Mr. MENENDEZ) and trafficking in children in eligible coun- as cosponsors of S. 3739, a bill to amend the Senator from Illinois (Mr. BURRIS) tries through the implementation of the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and were added as cosponsors of S. Res. 609, Child Protection Compacts, and for Communities Act to include bullying a resolution congratulating the Na- other purposes. and harassment prevention programs. tional Urban League on its 100th year S. 3772 S. 3231 of service to the United States. At the request of Mr. REID, the At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the S. RES. 618 name of the Senator from North Da- names of the Senator from Vermont At the request of Mrs. LINCOLN, the (Mr. LEAHY), the Senator from Hawaii kota (Mr. DORGAN) was added as a co- name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. sponsor of S. 3231, a bill to amend the (Mr. AKAKA), the Senator from New COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend Jersey (Mr. LAUTENBERG), the Senator Res. 618, a resolution designating Octo- certain tax incentives for alcohol used from Illinois (Mr. BURRIS), the Senator ber 2010 as ‘‘National Work and Family as fuel and to amend the Harmonized from Illinois (Mr. DURBIN), the Senator Month’’. from Michigan (Mr. LEVIN), the Sen- Tariff Schedule of the United States to AMENDMENT NO. 4594 ator from Oregon (Mr. MERKLEY), the extend additional duties on ethanol. At the request of Mr. REID, the name Senator from Minnesota (Mr. S. 3447 of the Senator from New York (Mr. FRANKEN), the Senator from New York At the request of Mr. AKAKA, the SCHUMER) was added as a cosponsor of (Mr. SCHUMER), the Senator from Penn- names of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. amendment No. 4594 proposed to H.R. sylvania (Mr. CASEY), the Senator from INOUYE), the Senator from Vermont 5297, an act to create the Small Busi- Oregon (Mr. WYDEN), the Senator from (Mr. SANDERS), and the Senator from ness Lending Fund Program to direct Rhode Island (Mr. REED) and the Sen- Colorado (Mr. BENNET) were added as the Secretary of the Treasury to make ator from Pennsylvania (Mr. SPECTER) cosponsors of S. 3447, a bill to amend capital investments in eligible institu- were added as cosponsors of S. 3772, a tions in order to increase the avail- title 38, United States Code, to improve bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards educational assistance for veterans ability of credit for small businesses, Act of 1938 to provide more effective to amend the Internal Revenue Code of who served in the Armed Forces after remedies to victims of discrimination September 11, 2001, and for other pur- 1986 to provide tax incentives for small in the payment of wages on the basis of business job creation, and for other poses. sex, and for other purposes. S. 3657 purposes. S. 3773 f At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the At the request of Mr. MCCONNELL, name of the Senator from New York the name of the Senator from South STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- Dakota (Mr. THUNE) was added as a co- BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS sponsor of S. 3657, a bill to establish as sponsor of S. 3773, a bill to perma- By Mr. KERRY (for himself, Mr. a standing order of the Senate that a nently extend the 2001 and 2003 tax re- BROWN of Ohio, Mrs. MURRAY, Senator publicly disclose a notice of lief provisions and to provide perma- Mr. FRANKEN, Mr. AKAKA, Mr. intent to objecting to any measure or nent AMT relief and estate tax relief, SCHUMER, Mr. LEAHY, Mrs. matter. and for other purposes. GILLIBRAND, and Mr. MENEN- S. 3671 At the request of Ms. MURKOWSKI, her DEZ): At the request of Mr. ROCKEFELLER, name was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 3786. A bill to amend the Internal the names of the Senator from Iowa 3773, supra. Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the Sec- (Mr. HARKIN) and the Senator from S. 3774 retary of the Treasury to issue prospec- Washington (Mrs. MURRAY) were added At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the tive guidance clarifying the employ- as cosponsors of S. 3671, a bill to im- names of the Senator from Missouri ment status of individuals for purposes prove compliance with mine and occu- (Mr. BOND) and the Senator from Illi- of employment taxes and to prevent pational safety and health law, em- nois (Mr. DURBIN) were added as co- retroactive assessments with respect to power workers to raise safety concerns, sponsors of S. 3774, a bill to extend the such clarifications; to the Committee prevent future mine and other work- deadline for Social Services Block on Finance. place tragedies, establish rights of fam- Grant expenditures of supplemental Mr. KERRY. Mr. President, today I ilies of victims of workplace accidents, funds appropriated following disasters am introducing the Fair Playing Field and for other purposes. occurring in 2008. Act of 2010 to provide a fairer playing S. 3703 S. CON. RES. 71 field to America’s businesses and work- At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the At the request of Mr. FEINGOLD, the ers. It will ensure workers are afforded names of the Senator from Minnesota name of the Senator from Connecticut protections already in the law, such as (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) and the Senator from (Mr. LIEBERMAN) was added as a co- workers’ compensation, Social Secu- Minnesota (Mr. FRANKEN) were added sponsor of S. Con. Res. 71, a concurrent rity, Medicare, payment of overtime, as cosponsors of S. 3703, a bill to ex- resolution recognizing the United unemployment compensation, and the pand the research, prevention, and States national interest in helping to minimum wage. It will also ensure help

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Sen- classification date’’ is the earlier of the partisan companion bill, H.R. 5612, that ators MURRAY, GILLIBRAND, SHERROD following two dates: the first day of the Representative EARL BLUMENAUER BROWN, FRANKEN, AKAKA, SCHUMER, first calendar quarter beginning more from Oregon has introduced in the and LEAHY are cosponsors. than 180 days after the date of an ‘‘em- House. Under current law, employers are re- ployee classification determination’’ Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- quired to take certain actions on be- with respect to such individual; or the sent that the text of the bill be printed half of their employees including with- effective date of the ‘‘first application in the RECORD. holding income taxes, paying Social final regulation’’ issued by the Sec- There being no objection, the text of Security and Medicare taxes, paying retary of the Treasury with respect to the bill was ordered to be printed in for unemployment insurance, and pro- such individual. An ‘‘employee classi- the RECORD, as follows: viding a safe and nondiscriminatory fication determination’’ with respect S. 3788 workplace. Employers are not required to an individual is a determination by Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- to undertake these obligations for the Secretary of the Treasury, in con- resentatives of the United States of America in independent contractors. Too often, nection with an audit of the taxpayer Congress assembled, workers are misclassified by businesses that begins after the date that is one SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. looking to avoid paying taxes. These year after the date of enactment, that This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Geothermal businesses receive an unfair advantage a class of individuals holding positions Energy Investment Act of 2010’’. over businesses that play by the rules. with the taxpayer that are substan- SEC. 2. TEMPORARY INCREASE IN INVESTMENT The Internal Revenue Service, IRS, TAX CREDIT FOR GEOTHERMAL EN- tially similar to the position held by ERGY PROPERTY. currently uses a common law test to the individual are employees. (a) IN GENERAL.—Subclause (II) of section determine whether a worker is an em- I urge my colleagues to cosponsor the 48(a)(2)(A)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of ployee or independent contractor. Un- Fair Playing Field Act of 2010 which 1986 is amended by striking ‘‘paragraph fortunately, a loophole exists which al- will provide valuable protections to (3)(A)(i)’’ and inserting ‘‘clause (i) or (iii) of lows a business to escape liability for workers who are erroneously paragraph (3)(A)’’. misclassifying employees as inde- misclassified and help combat the un- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment pendent contractors. Furthermore, derground economy. made by this section shall apply to periods there is statutory prohibition on the after the date of the enactment of this Act, By Mr. WYDEN (for himself and under rules similar to the rules of section IRS providing guidance through regu- 48(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 lation on employee classification. Mr. CRAPO): (as in effect on the day before the date of the Federal and State revenue is lost S. 3788. A bill to amend the Internal enactment of the Revenue Reconciliation when businesses misclassify their Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily in- Act of 1990). workers as independent contractors. A crease the investment tax credit for study estimated that, between 1996 and geothermal energy property; to the By Mr. COBURN (for himself, Mr. 2004, $34.7 billion of Federal tax reve- Committee on Finance. BURR, Mr. ENSIGN, Mr. THUNE, nues went uncollected due to the Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I am and Mr. ISAKSON): misclassification of workers and the pleased to join with my colleague from S. 3790. A bill to amend title 5, tax loopholes that allow it. Recently, Idaho, Senator MIKE CRAPO, in intro- United States Code to provide that per- GAO and Treasury Inspector General ducing the Geothermal Energy Invest- sons having seriously delinquent tax reports have cited misclassification as ment Act of 2010. This legislation will debts shall be ineligible for Federal posing significant concerns for work- amend an already existing investment employment; read the first time. ers, their employers, and government tax credit for geothermal energy au- Mr. COBURN. Mr. President, today I revenue. thorized under Sec. 48 of the tax code. have introduced two separate bills, S. Section 530 of the Revenue Act of 1978 The bill would provide geothermal en- 3790 and S. 3791, intended to hold mem- generally allows taxpayers to treat a ergy with the same 30 percent invest- bers of Congress and other Federal em- worker as not being an employee for ment tax credit that is now available ployees to the same tax rules Wash- employment tax purposes, regardless of to solar energy and fuel cell tech- ington imposes on the rest of America. the worker’s actual status under the nologies in Sec. 48 and extend this 30 In 2009, the Internal Revenue Service, common law test, unless the taxpayer percent tax credit for geothermal IRS, found nearly 100,000 civilian Fed- has no reasonable basis for such treat- through December 31, 2016, as it is for eral employees were delinquent on ment or fails to meet certain require- these other technologies. Without this their Federal income taxes, owing over ments. Section 530 is commonly re- legislation, new geothermal energy $1 billion in unpaid Federal income ferred to as a ‘‘safe harbor.’’ This pro- projects would be allowed only a 10 per- taxes. When considering retirees and vision was initially enacted in 1978 for cent investment tax credit under Sec- military, more than 282,000 Federal em- a year to give Congress time to resolve tion 48. This legislation will create a ployees owed $3.3 billion in taxes. these complex issues. In 1982, the safe more level playing field among clean, These bills are not intended to single harbor was made permanent. In addi- renewable energy technologies and sup- out the majority of Federal employees tion, section 530 prevents the IRS from port substantial growth in utility scale who work hard and pay their taxes, but requiring an employer afforded a safe geothermal power, distributed on-site members of Congress and Federal em- harbor to reclassify a worker prospec- power generation, and heating for ployees have a clear obligation to pay tively. buildings and commercial processes. their Federal income taxes. Legislators The Fair Playing Field Act of 2010 Geothermal energy facilities provide and government employees should not ends the moratorium on IRS guidance a continuous supply of renewable en- be exempt from the laws they write addressing the worker classification ergy with very few environmental im- and enforce. The very nature of Federal issue. The legislation requires the Sec- pacts. Although the United States has employment and the concept inherent retary of Treasury to issue prospective more geothermal capacity than any to ‘‘public service’’ demands those guidance clarifying the employment other country, this potential has been being paid by taxpayers contribute status of individuals for Federal em- barely tapped. This shortfall is partly their fair share of taxes. They should ployment tax purposes. The effective due to the high initial cost and risk in- lead by example. date for the provision of authority to volved in locating and developing geo- Tax delinquency rate among congres- issue guidance is the date of enact- thermal resources. Extending the 30 sional employees exceeds the rate of all ment. percent tax credit through 2016 will returns filed nationwide. Taxpayers are Under the Fair Playing Field Act of help give geothermal developers the as- fed up with those in Washington living 2010, the section 530 safe harbor will surance they need to make the long under a different set of rules than the

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MCCASKILL) submitted the following the ‘‘hotline.’’ resolution; which was referred to the The U.S. Senate is often referred to The bills I am introducing are fair to Committee on Rules and Administra- as ‘‘the world’s greatest deliberative Federal employees and other tax- tion: body.’’ This is because Senate rules payers. Both bills carefully reach only S. RES. 622 grant each of the Senate’s 100 members those paid by the taxpayers who have Resolved, rights that cannot be overridden by a willfully neglected to pay their in- simple majority, including the right to SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. comes taxes. This resolution may be cited as the ‘‘Stop require debate before a bill is consid- The legislation excludes elected offi- Secret Spending Resolution’’. ered or passed. SEC. 2. STOPPING SECRET SPENDING. Yet, the Senate practice known as cials or Federal employees who made the ‘‘hotline’’ often prevents and pre- oversights in their personal taxes but (a) NOTICE REQUIREMENT.—In the Senate, legislation that has been subject to a hotline cludes debate. In fact, Senators often willfully agree to pay them, or if they notification may not pass by unanimous con- do not even read the bills being passed are challenging the delinquency in sent unless the hotline notification has been using the hotline. court or through the IRS. Instead, it posted on the public website of the Senate The term ‘‘hotline’’ or practice of targets those who willfully neglect or for at least 3 calendar days as provided in ‘‘hotlining’’ bills does not appear in the avoid the pay their taxes. subsection (b). Senate’s official rules, but this proce- (b) POSTING ON SENATE WEBPAGE.—At the dure is utilized nearly every day the Specifically, it excludes Federal em- same time as a hotline notification occurs Senate is in session. A hotline is an in- ployees from termination and Members with respect to any legislation, the Majority formal term for an alert sent to mem- of Congress from repercussions if the Leader shall post in a prominent place on bers of the Senate giving notice of a individual is currently paying the the public webpage of the Senate a notice proposed agreement to allow a bill or taxes, interest, and penalties owed to that the legislation has been hotlined and the legislation’s number, title, link to full resolution to be approved by the Sen- IRS under an installment plan; the in- text, and sponsor and the estimated cost to ate without debate or amendment. A dividual and the IRS have worked out implement and the number of new programs measure that is ‘‘hotlined’’ is recorded a compromise on the amount of taxes, created by the legislation. in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD as a interest and penalties owed and the (c) LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR.— being agreed to by unanimous consent, compromise amount agreed upon is (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Sen- ate shall establish for both the Senate Cal- UC. being repaid to IRS; the individual has endar of Business and the Senate Executive Hotlines occur at the discretion of not exhausted his or her right to due Calendar a separate section entitled ‘‘Notice the Majority Leader in consultation process under the law; or the individual of Intent To Pass by Unanimous Consent’’. with the Minority Leader. The leader’s filed a joint return and successfully (2) CONTENT.—The section required by office contacts each Senate office with contends he or she should not be fully paragraph (1) shall— a message on a special alert line called liable for the taxes, interest, and/or (A) include any legislation posted as re- the ‘‘hotline,’’ which provides informa- quired by subsection (b) and the date the tion on what bill or bills the leader is penalties owed because of something hotline notification occurred; and the other party to the return did or did seeking to pass through unanimous (B) be updated as appropriate. consent. Hotline notices are only given not do. (3) REMOVAL.—Items included on the cal- endar under this subsection shall be removed to Senate offices. The first bill requires all Federal em- from the calendar once passed by the Senate. If there is an objection to the bill ployees to be current on their Federal (d) EXCEPTIONS.—This section shall not being ‘‘hotlined,’’ a senator is asked to income taxes or be fired from their apply— call the leader’s office and give notice jobs. (1) if a quorum of the Senate is present at of intent to object to the bill being the time the unanimous consent is pro- The second bill requires Members of passed by unanimous consent whenever pounded to pass the bill; such a request may occur. The process Congress to report any outstanding tax (2) to any legislation relating to an immi- of notifying the leader’s office of an ob- liability. If the Member possesses a tax nent or ongoing emergency, as jointly agreed jection to ‘‘hotline’’ is informally re- liability, this bill would require the ap- to by the Majority and Minority Leaders; and ferred to as a ‘‘hold.’’ In practice, in- propriate congressional committee to stead of requiring explicit unanimous launch an ethics investigation and the (3) to legislation dealing solely with post office namings. consent to pass a bill, the ‘‘hotline’’ Member’s salary would be reduced in (e) SUSPENSION.—The Presiding Officer process only requires a lack of dissent. accordance with the amount he or she shall not entertain any request to suspend In many instances, bills are hotlined owes. this section by unanimous consent. for which no text, description, or budg- (f) DEFINITIONS.—In this section— et estimates have been made publicly These bills require no more of mem- (1) the term ‘‘hotline notification’’ means bers of Congress or Federal employees available. In some Senate offices, the when the Majority Leader in consultation ‘‘hotline,’’ or request for unanimous than is required of other Americans. with the Minority Leader, provides notice of consent to pass a measure, may never It should be a priority of this Con- intent to pass legislation by unanimous con- sent by contacting each Senate office with a even reach senators, and the decision gress to pass these solutions as a way message on a special alert line (commonly to allow a bill to be approved without to guarantee equal treatment under referred to as the hotline) that provides in- debate is determined by staff, who do the law. This is especially important at formation on what bill or bills the Majority not even read the bill. this time when our national debt ex- Leader is seeking to pass through unanimous When a bill is ‘‘hotlined,’’ the public ceeds $13.5 trillion since this legisla- consent; and is not informed and neither is the tion is estimated to reduce the Federal (2) the term ‘‘legislation’’ means a bill or media. Only the offices of senators are joint resolution. deficit by at least $3 billion. alerted. It is therefore a form of ‘‘se- Mr. COBURN. Mr. President, there cret spending.’’ Much like a ‘‘hold’’ can I hope my colleagues on both sides of has been much debate over the past be kept from the public, so can the the aisle will support these bills to year regarding ‘‘secret holds’’ stalling ‘‘hotlining’’ of bills, which can cost bil- demonstrate their commitment to re- the consideration of presidential ap- lions of dollars. quiring Congress to live under the pointments or slowing expedited pas- The vast majority of legislation ap- same rules it imposes on the rest of the sage of legislation by the Senate. Lost proved by the Senate is done so via the country. It is time for every member of in this discussion has been an issue ‘‘hotline’’ under the guise of unani- Congress to pay their taxes rather than that should be a far greater concern for mous consent. According to the Con- simply spending the taxes of others. taxpayers—‘‘secret spending.’’ gressional Research Service, CRS, ‘‘in

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Mr. President, I rise ‘‘in the 111th Congress through Feb- cient time for the public to review leg- today to support the efforts of the en- ruary 1, 2010, 94 percent of approved islation before it is passed by Congress. tertainment industries to encourage measures were approved without a roll I ask my colleagues on both sides of interest in science, technology, engi- call vote.’’ the aisle for their support of this legis- neering, and mathematics, or STEM. Every time the Senate passes legisla- lation. As the only serving Senator who has tion without full and open debate, the f worked as an engineer, I am proud to American people are done a disservice. sponsor a resolution acknowledging the The Senate should not pass a new bill SENATE RESOLUTION 623—COM- essential role STEM professionals play if its text, purpose, and budget esti- MENDING THE ENCOURAGEMENT and the important work that they do. mate are not available to the general OF INTEREST IN SCIENCE, TECH- I would also like to thank Senators public. NOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND FEINSTEIN and BOXER for joining me in Taxpayers and the media should have MATHEMATICS BY THE ENTER- introducing this resolution. the right to read and analyze legisla- TAINMENT INDUSTRY, AND FOR I truly believe that, whether one con- tion prior to its passage. Senators, OTHER PURPOSES siders our dependence on fossil fuels, likewise, have a responsibility to know Mr. KAUFMAN (for himself, Mrs. efforts to promote global health, new the contents of legislation prior to FEINSTEIN, and Mrs. BOXER) submitted challenges in homeland security, or re- granting consent for its passage. Addi- the following resolution; which was re- investing in America’s infrastructure, tionally, hotlining bills take away the ferred to the Committee on Commerce, the next generation of STEM-educated accountability for legislation approved Science, and Transportation: graduates will be the problem solvers by the Senate. Since there is no re- S. RES. 623 for the most important issues of our corded vote for most hotlined bills, Whereas science, technology, engineering, time. senators have no culpability for most and mathematics (referred to in this pre- In fact, through 2018, STEM occupa- of the legislation approved by the Sen- amble as ‘‘STEM’’) are vital fields of increas- tions are projected to provide 2.8 mil- ate. ing importance in driving the economic en- lion job openings. What is more, over 90 The lack of of an objection from gine of the United States; percent of STEM occupations require unelected staff should not be sufficient Whereas STEM-educated graduates have at least some postsecondary education. to pass legislation that could spend and will continue to play critical roles in Yet, students across the country, millions or even billions of dollars and helping to develop clean energy tech- particularly women and underrep- nologies, to find life-saving cures for dis- resented minorities, need a better un- significantly alter U.S. laws. eases, to solve security challenges, and to In many cases, if a senator objects to discover new solutions for deteriorating derstanding of, and appreciation for, a hotline request—even if the objection transportation and infrastructure; STEM careers. They also need better is merely to be granted sufficient time Whereas through 2018, STEM occupations access to quality STEM opportunities to study and review the text, cost, and are projected to provide 2,800,000 job open- and activities. impact of the legislation—special in- ings; Fortunately, the entertainment in- terest groups will immediately label Whereas over 90 percent of STEM occupa- dustry has recognized this need. the senator who is trying to be diligent tions require at least some postsecondary The Entertainment Industries Coun- as an undemocratic obstructionist. education; cil—a non-profit organization created Whereas students across the country, espe- in 1983 by leaders in the industry to But the truth is neither democracy cially young women and underrepresented nor taxpayers are served well by this minorities, need greater understanding and raise awareness about major health process. ‘‘Hotlining’’ bills enable the appreciation of STEM careers, and access to and social issues—recently developed a hasty passage of legislation without quality STEM opportunities; similar initiative to elevate the impor- the public’s knowledge or feedback. Whereas the entertainment industry of the tance of STEM in national entertain- This process benefits politicians and United States, comprised of movies, tele- ment and news productions. Ready on special interests rather than taxpayers. vision, theater, radio, DVDs, video games, as the S.E.T. and . . . Action! will connect Senators have an obligation to their well as other video and audio recordings and STEM experts, companies, and organi- constituents to do their jobs, which in- means of communications, has an extraor- zations with the entertainment indus- dinary ability to reach the people of the cludes reading the bills and under- United States, especially young people; try in order to disseminate accurate in- standing the impact of legislation Whereas the entertainment industry has formation about STEM professionals passed by Congress. begun to make significant investments in and careers. Today I am introducing the ‘‘Stop support of STEM education; and Moreover, for 14 years, the Entertain- Secret Spending Resolution’’ along Whereas, for example, the Entertainment ment Industries Council has produced with Senator Claire McCaskill of Mis- Industries Council has developed the Ready the PRISM awards to honor produc- souri. This bi-partisan legislation on the S.E.T. and . . . Action! initiative to tions and performances that accurately would provide transparency and ac- elevate the importance of science, engineer- portray prevention, treatment, and re- ing, and technology in national entertain- countability by prohibiting a bill or ment and news productions by connecting covery of substance abuse and mental joint resolution from passing without a STEM experts, companies, and organizations illness. This year, they will produce vote until the hotline notifications are with the entertainment industry in order to the first-ever S.E.T. Awards Show to available on a public website for at disseminate accurate information about honor accurate and impactful por- least 72 hours. The public notice much STEM professionals and careers, and pro- trayals of STEM in movies, television include: a cost analysis completed by ducing the first-ever S.E.T. Awards Show series, news programs, and print and the non-partisan Congressional Budget this year to award accurate and impactful online journalism. Office (CBO); the number of new pro- portrayals of STEM in movies, television se- Specific programming has started to ries, radio and television news programs, and grams created by the legislation; and print and online journalism: Now, therefore, take off. PBS has a new show called the actual legislative text. be it SciGirls to support girls’ interests in The new 72 hour rule would not apply Resolved, That the Senate— STEM. Each half-hour episode follows to noncontroversial item such as post (1) commends the effective use of the sub- a different group of middle school girls office namings and sense of the Senate stantial influence and resources of the enter- who put science and engineering to resolutions; nominations; any legisla- tainment industry of the United States, by work in their everyday lives. The tion relating to an imminent or ongo- those members of the entertainment indus- young girls are aided in their quests by ing emergency; or a unanimous consent try, such as the Entertainment Industries female mentors and a companion Web Council, who are working to encourage inter- request made when a quorum of the est in the fields of science, technology, engi- site is incorporated into the TV series. Senate is present. neering, and mathematics; and Just a few weeks ago, the Science Voters are demanding Congress bring (2) urges the entertainment industry to Channel introduced Head Rush. This greater accountability to the legisla- continue to use the creative talent, skills, one-hour, commercial-free program- tive process. Ending secret spending and audience-reach at its disposal to commu- ming is targeted at middle school-age

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RES. 625 The entertainment industry of the Whereas the 189th Regional Training Insti- tute and Camp Gruber Joint Maneuver Whereas a terrorist attack, natural dis- United States has an extraordinary Training Center have provided professional aster, or other emergency could strike any ability to reach young people. Whether training to military and nonmilitary per- part of the United States at any time; it is movies, television, radio, or video sonnel to enhance domestic security and pre- Whereas natural and manmade emer- games, the entertainment industries pare units for deployments abroad; gencies disrupt hundreds of thousands of reach many of our nation’s youth, mul- Whereas the Oklahoma Army National lives each year, costing lives and causing se- tiple times a day. I am so pleased that Guard mobilized in 2005 and deployed more rious injuries and billions of dollars in prop- erty damage; many in this industry are using this than 2,500 soldiers to support relief oper- Whereas Federal, State, and local officials opportunity to positively impact their ations in response to Hurricanes Katrina and as well as private entities are working to audiences by teaching them the won- Rita, including assisting law enforcement deter, prevent, and respond to all types of ders of STEM. I commend their efforts agencies with traffic control and security, emergencies; thus far and encourage them to con- transporting and distributing food, water, Whereas the people of the United States tinue to work to communicate the im- and ice, conducting search and rescue and can help promote the overall emergency pre- portance of STEM to their audiences. I ground and air evacuations, providing gener- paredness of the United States by being pre- truly believe support for STEM—in ator support, and performing other missions pared for all types of emergencies; government, entertainment, and busi- to protect life and property; Whereas National Preparedness Month pro- Whereas elements of the 137th Airlift Wing vides an opportunity to highlight the impor- ness—is essential for our economic mobilized in 2003 for Operation Iraqi Free- tance of public emergency preparedness and growth and recovery. It is the future of dom and deployed to the Kingdom of Saudi to encourage the people of the United States our workforce. It is the key to our fu- Arabia as part of the largest C–130 wing as- to take steps to be better prepared for emer- ture prosperity. sembled in history, transporting troops, gencies at home, work, and school; f food, supplies, and equipment to United Whereas the people of the United States can prepare for emergencies by taking steps SENATE RESOLUTION 624—HON- States forces in Iraq; Whereas elements of the 137th Airlift Wing such as assembling emergency supply kits, creating family emergency plans, and stay- ORING THE MEMBERS OF THE mobilized in 2003 for Operation Enduring ing informed about possible emergencies; ARMY NATIONAL GUARD AND Freedom and deployed to Uzbekistan, pro- and AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE viding critical airlift and logistical support Whereas additional information about pub- STATE OF OKLAHOMA FOR for United States forces in Afghanistan; THEIR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE lic emergency preparedness may be obtained Whereas between 2003 and 2006, the 137th through the Ready Campaign of the Depart- ON BEHALF OF THE UNITED Airlift Wing transported 39,368 troops and ment of Homeland Security at STATES SINCE SEPTEMBER 11, 11,170 tons of critical cargo to United States www.ready.gov or the American Red Cross at 2001 forces in Iraq and Afghanistan; www.redcross.org/preparedness: Now, there- Mr. INHOFE (for himself and Mr. Whereas the 137th Airlift Wing mobilized fore, be it in 2005 and deployed one of the first C–130 Resolved, That the Senate— COBURN) submitted the following reso- units to support relief operations in response (1) designates September 2010 as ‘‘National lution; which was considered and to Hurricane Katrina, including evacuating Preparedness Month’’; and agreed to: hospital and nursing home residents to safe- (2) encourages the Federal Government, S. RES. 624 ty by air, providing critical logistical sup- States, localities, schools, nonprofit organi- Whereas members of the Army National port, and airlifting 2,500 members of the zations, businesses, and other applicable en- Guard and Air National Guard of the State of Oklahoma Army National Guard to popu- tities along with the people of the United Oklahoma reside throughout the State and lation centers to provide aid to hurricane States to observe National Preparedness come from various communities, back- victims; Month with appropriate events and activities to promote emergency preparedness. grounds, and professions; Whereas the 138th Fighter Wing mobilized Whereas the Army National Guard and Air in 2005, 2007, and 2008 for Operation Iraqi f National Guard of the State of Oklahoma are Freedom and deployed to Iraq to provide composed of: the Joint Forces Headquarters, NOTICES OF INTENT TO SUSPEND close air support and engage in combat mis- the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, the THE RULES sions, during which the 138th Fighter Wing 45th Fires Brigade, the 90th Troop Command, expended 109,000 pounds of combat ordnance Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I the 189th Regional Training Institute, Camp submit the following notice in writing: Gruber Joint Maneuver Training Center, the and successfully destroyed numerous tar- gets; and In accordance with rule V of the Stand- 137th Air Refueling Wing (formerly the 137th ing Rules of the Senate, I hereby give Airlift Wing), the 138th Fighter Wing, the Whereas, since September 11, 2001, the 205th Engineering Installation Squadron, and 138th Fighter Wing has flown numerous Air notice in writing that it is my inten- the 219th Engineering Installation Squadron; Sovereignty Alert missions in the United tion to move to suspend rule XXII, Whereas, since September 11, 2001, units States, protecting domestic targets against paragraph 2, for the purpose of pro- and members of the Army National Guard attack and contributing to homeland de- posing and considering the following: and the Air National Guard of the State of fense, and in 2008 the 138th Fighter Wing was After part IV of subtitle A of title II, insert Oklahoma have been deployed, and are con- recognized as the most active alert facility the following: tinuously being deployed, in support of in the United States: Now, therefore, be it PART V—ENERGY United States military operations at home Resolved, That the Senate— SEC.—. INCENTIVES FOR BIODIESEL AND RENEW- and abroad; (1) expresses its gratitude to the members ABLE DIESEL. Whereas the 45th Infantry Brigade mobi- of the Army National Guard and Air Na- (a) CREDITS FOR BIODIESEL AND RENEWABLE lized in 2003 for Operation Enduring Freedom tional Guard of the State of Oklahoma and DIESEL USED AS FUEL.—Subsection (g) of sec- and deployed more than 700 soldiers to Af- tion 40A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 their families for their service and sacrifice ghanistan to provide training to Afghan Se- is amended by striking ‘‘December 31, 2009’’ on behalf of the United States since Sep- curity Forces; and inserting ‘‘December 31, 2010’’. Whereas the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat tember 11, 2001; and (b) EXCISE TAX CREDITS AND OUTLAY PAY- Team mobilized in 2007 for Operation Iraqi (2) recognizes the citizen-soldiers and air- MENTS FOR BIODIESEL AND RENEWABLE DIESEL Freedom and deployed more than 2,700 sol- men of the Oklahoma National Guard as in- FUEL MIXTURES.— diers to provide command and control and valuable to the national security of the (1) Paragraph (6) of section 6426(c) of the conduct security force and detainee oper- United States, vital to defending against Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by ations, representing the largest single de- threats both foreign and domestic, and es- striking ‘‘December 31, 2009’’ and inserting ployment for the Oklahoma Army National sential for responding to State and national ‘‘December 31, 2010’’. Guard since the Korean War; emergencies. (2) Subparagraph (B) of section 6427(e)(6) of Whereas the 45th Fires Brigade mobilized such Code is amended by striking ‘‘December in 2008 for Operation Iraqi Freedom and de- 31, 2009’’ and inserting ‘‘December 31, 2010’’.

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Rules of the Senate, I hereby give no- objection, it is so ordered. tice in writing that it is my intention There being no objection, the Senate COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND proceeded to consider the resolution. to move to suspend rule XXII, para- GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS Mr. DURBIN. I ask unanimous con- graph 2, for the purpose of proposing Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask sent that the resolution be agreed to, and considering the following: unanimous consent that the Com- the preamble be agreed to, and the mo- Mr. HATCH moves to commit H.R. 5297 to mittee on Homeland Security and Gov- tions to reconsider be laid upon the the Committee on Finance of the Senate ernmental Affairs be authorized to table. with instructions to report the same back to meet during the session of the Senate The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- the Senate with changes to make permanent on September 15, 2010, at 10 a.m. to pore. Without objection, it is so or- the research credit under section 41 of the conduct a hearing entitled ‘‘Nuclear Internal Revenue Code of 1986. dered. Terrorism: Strengthening Our Domes- The resolution (S. Res. 624) was f tic Defenses, Part II.’’ agreed to. NOTICE OF HEARING The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The preamble was agreed to. objection, it is so ordered. The resolution, with its preamble, IMPEACHMENT TRIAL COMMITTEE ON THE ARTI- reads as follows: CLES AGAINST JUDGE G. THOMAS PORTEOUS, COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY JR. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask S. RES. 624 Mrs. MCCASKILL. Mr. President, I unanimous consent that the Com- Whereas members of the Army National wish to announce that the Impeach- mittee on the Judiciary be authorized Guard and Air National Guard of the State of Oklahoma reside throughout the State and ment Trial Committee on the Articles to meet during the session of the Sen- ate, on September 15, 2010, at 10 a.m., come from various communities, back- Against Judge G. Thomas Porteous, Jr. grounds, and professions; will meet September 21 and 22, 2010, at in room SD–226 of the Dirksen Senate Whereas the Army National Guard and Air 8 a.m., to conduct evidentiary hear- Office Building, to conduct a hearing National Guard of the State of Oklahoma are ings. entitled ‘‘Prohibiting Obscene Animal composed of: the Joint Forces Headquarters, For further information regarding Crush Videos in the Wake of United the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, the this meeting, please contact Erin John- States v. Stevens.’’ 45th Fires Brigade, the 90th Troop Command, son. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the 189th Regional Training Institute, Camp objection, it is so ordered. Gruber Joint Maneuver Training Center, the f 137th Air Refueling Wing (formerly the 137th COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO Airlift Wing), the 138th Fighter Wing, the Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask 205th Engineering Installation Squadron, and MEET unanimous consent that the Com- the 219th Engineering Installation Squadron; COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND mittee on the Judiciary be authorized Whereas, since September 11, 2001, units FORESTRY to meet during the session of the Sen- and members of the Army National Guard Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask ate, on September 15, 2010, at 2 p.m., in and the Air National Guard of the State of unanimous consent that the Com- Oklahoma have been deployed, and are con- room SD–226 of the Dirksen Senate Of- tinuously being deployed, in support of mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and fice Building, to conduct a hearing en- United States military operations at home Forestry be authorized to meet during titled ‘‘Judicial Nominations.’’ and abroad; the session of the Senate on September The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Whereas the 45th Infantry Brigade mobi- 15, 2010, at 10 a.m. in room SR–328A of objection, it is so ordered. lized in 2003 for Operation Enduring Freedom the Russell Senate Office Building. f and deployed more than 700 soldiers to Af- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ghanistan to provide training to Afghan Se- PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR objection, it is so ordered. curity Forces; Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, I ask Whereas the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN Team mobilized in 2007 for Operation Iraqi AFFAIRS unanimous consent that the following Freedom and deployed more than 2,700 sol- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask members of my staff be allowed floor diers to provide command and control and unanimous consent that the Com- privileges during consideration of the conduct security force and detainee oper- mittee on Banking, Housing, and small business jobs bill: William Kel- ations, representing the largest single de- Urban Affairs be authorized to meet logg, Danielle Dellerson, Manishi ployment for the Oklahoma Army National Rodrigo, Jack McGillis, Brychan Guard since the Korean War; during the session of the Senate on Whereas the 45th Fires Brigade mobilized September 15, 2010, at 10 a.m., to con- Manry, James Baker, Nicole Lemire, Deborah Ma, Julie Scott. in 2008 for Operation Iraqi Freedom and de- duct a hearing entitled ‘‘Covered ployed more than 1,000 soldiers to provide Bonds: Potential Uses and Regulatory The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without command and control and conduct security Issues.’’ objection, it is so ordered. force operations; The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask Whereas 90th Troop Command units mobi- objection, it is so ordered. unanimous consent that Matthew lized for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Oper- House and Brandon Scheuring of my ation Enduring Freedom and deployed more COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND Finance Committee staff be granted than 2,600 soldiers to conduct combat sup- TRANSPORTATION privileges of the floor for the duration port and combat service support missions; Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask Whereas the 189th Regional Training Insti- of the 111th Congress. unanimous consent that the Com- tute and Camp Gruber Joint Maneuver The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without mittee on Commerce, Science, and Training Center have provided professional objection, it is so ordered. Transportation be authorized to meet training to military and nonmilitary per- during the session of the Senate on f sonnel to enhance domestic security and pre- pare units for deployments abroad; September 15, 2010, at 2 p.m., in room HONORING OKLAHOMA MEMBERS Whereas the Oklahoma Army National 253 of the Russell Senate Office Build- OF THE ARMY AND AIR NA- Guard mobilized in 2005 and deployed more ing. TIONAL GUARD than 2,500 soldiers to support relief oper- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. DURBIN. I ask unanimous con- ations in response to Hurricanes Katrina and objection, it is so ordered. sent the Senate now proceed to consid- Rita, including assisting law enforcement agencies with traffic control and security, COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS eration of S. Res. 624, which was sub- transporting and distributing food, water, Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask mitted earlier today. and ice, conducting search and rescue and unanimous consent that the Com- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ground and air evacuations, providing gener- mittee on Foreign Relations be author- pore. The clerk will report the resolu- ator support, and performing other missions ized to meet during the session of the tion by title. to protect life and property;

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RES. 625 sembled in history, transporting troops, food, supplies, and equipment to United Whereas a terrorist attack, natural dis- f States forces in Iraq; aster, or other emergency could strike any Whereas elements of the 137th Airlift Wing part of the United States at any time; Whereas natural and manmade emer- UNANIMOUS CONSENT mobilized in 2003 for Operation Enduring AGREEMENT—H.R. 5297 Freedom and deployed to Uzbekistan, pro- gencies disrupt hundreds of thousands of viding critical airlift and logistical support lives each year, costing lives and causing se- rious injuries and billions of dollars in prop- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I now ask for United States forces in Afghanistan; erty damage; unanimous consent that when the Sen- Whereas between 2003 and 2006, the 137th Whereas Federal, State, and local officials Airlift Wing transported 39,368 troops and ate convenes at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, as well as private entities are working to 11,170 tons of critical cargo to United States September 16, and after any leader re- deter, prevent, and respond to all types of forces in Iraq and Afghanistan; marks, it resume consideration of H.R. emergencies; Whereas the 137th Airlift Wing mobilized Whereas the people of the United States 5297; that all postcloture time be con- in 2005 and deployed one of the first C–130 can help promote the overall emergency pre- sidered expired at 10:45 a.m.; that upon units to support relief operations in response paredness of the United States by being pre- the expiration of time, all pending to Hurricane Katrina, including evacuating pared for all types of emergencies; amendments be withdrawn, except hospital and nursing home residents to safe- Whereas National Preparedness Month pro- amendment No. 4594; that for the dura- ty by air, providing critical logistical sup- vides an opportunity to highlight the impor- port, and airlifting 2,500 members of the tion of this agreement, no other tance of public emergency preparedness and amendments, motions, or points of Oklahoma Army National Guard to popu- to encourage the people of the United States lation centers to provide aid to hurricane to take steps to be better prepared for emer- order be in order except as noted in victims; gencies at home, work, and school; this agreement; that the only motions Whereas the 138th Fighter Wing mobilized Whereas the people of the United States in order be a Hatch motion to suspend in 2005, 2007, and 2008 for Operation Iraqi can prepare for emergencies by taking steps the rules with respect to research and Freedom and deployed to Iraq to provide such as assembling emergency supply kits, close air support and engage in combat mis- development and a Grassley motion to creating family emergency plans, and stay- suspend the rules with respect to bio- sions, during which the 138th Fighter Wing ing informed about possible emergencies; expended 109,000 pounds of combat ordnance and diesel, with Senators BAUCUS, HATCH, and successfully destroyed numerous tar- Whereas additional information about pub- and GRASSLEY, or their designees, each gets; and lic emergency preparedness may be obtained controlling a total of 15 minutes; that Whereas, since September 11, 2001, the through the Ready Campaign of the Depart- the votes with respect to the motions 138th Fighter Wing has flown numerous Air ment of Homeland Security at to suspend occur in the order in which Sovereignty Alert missions in the United www.ready.gov or the American Red Cross at States, protecting domestic targets against offered, beginning at 10:45 a.m.; that www.redcross.org/preparedness: Now, there- after the first vote, the succeeding attack and contributing to homeland de- fore, be it fense, and in 2008 the 138th Fighter Wing was Resolved, That the Senate— votes be limited to 10 minutes each, recognized as the most active alert facility (1) designates September 2010 as ‘‘National and that prior to each vote there be 2 in the United States: Now, therefore, be it Preparedness Month’’; and minutes of debate equally divided and Resolved, That the Senate— (2) encourages the Federal Government, controlled in the usual form; that upon (1) expresses its gratitude to the members States, localities, schools, nonprofit organi- disposition of the aforementioned mo- of the Army National Guard and Air Na- zations, businesses, and other applicable en- tional Guard of the State of Oklahoma and tions, the chairman of the Budget Com- tities along with the people of the United mittee’s pay-go letter be read into the their families for their service and sacrifice States to observe National Preparedness on behalf of the United States since Sep- Month with appropriate events and activities RECORD, the substitute amendment be tember 11, 2001; and to promote emergency preparedness. agreed to, and then the time until 12 (2) recognizes the citizen-soldiers and air- f noon be equally divided and controlled men of the Oklahoma National Guard as in- between the leaders or their designees; valuable to the national security of the MEASURES READ THE FIRST that at 12 noon the Senate proceed to United States, vital to defending against TIME—S. 3790 AND S. 3791 vote on the motion to invoke cloture threats both foreign and domestic, and es- sential for responding to State and national Mr. DURBIN. I understand there are on H.R. 5297, as amended; that if clo- emergencies. two bills at the desk and I ask for their ture is invoked on the bill, then all first reading en bloc. f postcloture time be yielded back, the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- bill be read a third time, and the Sen- NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH pore. The clerk will read the titles of ate then proceed to vote on passage of Mr. DURBIN. I ask unanimous con- the bills for the first time. the bill, as amended, without further sent that the Senate proceed to the im- The legislative clerk read as follows: intervening action or debate; further, mediate consideration S. Res. 625, sub- A bill (S. 3790) to amend title 5, United that the motions identified in this States Code, to provide that persons having mitted earlier today. seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineli- agreement be those which have been The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- gible for Federal employment. submitted at the desk when this agree- pore. The clerk will report the resolu- A bill (S. 3791) to require Members of Con- ment is entered. tion by title. gress to disclose delinquent tax liability, re- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- The legislative clerk read as follows: quire an ethics inquiry, and garnish the wages of a Member with Federal tax liabil- pore. Without objection, it is so or- A resolution (S. Res. 625) designating Sep- ity. dered. tember 2010 as ‘‘National Preparedness Month.’’ Mr. DURBIN. I now ask for a second Mr. REID. Mr. President, first of all, There being no objection, the Senate reading and I object to my own re- I express my appreciation to everyone proceeded to consider the resolution. quest, all en bloc. who worked to this end. I wish we had The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Mr. DURBIN. I ask unanimous con- not had to spend the time we did, but pore. Objection having been heard, the sent that the resolution be agreed to, we did, and now we are at a point bills will receive their second reading where we need to be. I have had a num- the preamble be agreed to, the motions on the next legislative day. ber of conversations with the Repub- to reconsider be laid upon the table, Mr. DURBIN. I suggest the absence of with no intervening action or debate, a quorum. lican leader, not only to work toward and any statements be printed in the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- this but on how we can complete our RECORD. pore. The clerk will call the roll. work for this work period prior to the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- The assistant bill clerk proceeded to elections. So we are working on that. pore. Without objection, it is so or- call the roll. We do not have it done yet, but Sen- dered. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- ator MCCONNELL and I have had a num- The resolution (S. Res. 625) was imous consent that the order for the ber of conversations today and several agreed to. quorum call be rescinded. yesterday.

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FINDINGS SUBMITTED PURSUANT ability Office (GAO) analyzed courthouse transit agencies, and metropolitan planning TO PARAGRAPH (C)(2)(C) OF H. construction since 2000 and determined that organizations on the use of highway, transit, RES. 1493, PROVIDING FOR BUDG- expenditures have been unnecessarily in- and wastewater infrastructure formula funds ET ENFORCEMENT FOR FISCAL creased by nearly $900 million. The Com- provided under the Recovery Act. The Com- mittee is responding through general legisla- mittee continues to receive those reports. YEAR 2011 tion and authorizations for specific Federal The Committee’s request goes beyond the courthouse construction projects to ensure transparency and accountability require- HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR that such unnecessary costs are not re- ments of the Recovery Act, expanding the scope of programs covered by the reporting OF MINNESOTA peated. Other positive results of the Committee’s requirements, and accelerating the deadline IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES efforts have resulted in improvements and by which information is reported. These re- Wednesday, September 15, 2010 corrections to the Coast Guard’s Integrated ports include information on the number of Deepwater Program, the Federal Aviation projects that have been put out to bid, are Mr. OBERSTAR. Madam Speaker, pursuant Administration’s regulatory responsibilities under contract and underway, and have been to paragraph (c)(2)(C) of H. Res. 1493, Pro- and air traffic control modernization, mis- completed. The information also includes job viding for Budget Enforcement for Fiscal Year management at the Federal Maritime Com- hours created or saved and payroll figures. 2011, I submit the following findings that iden- mission, disaster response by the Federal The Committee receives monthly reports tify changes in law that help achieve deficit re- Emergency Management Agency, inter- from Federal agencies implementing Recov- duction by reducing waste, fraud, abuse, and national water quality expenditures, and the ery Act programs under the Committee’s ju- mismanagement, promoting efficiency and re- civil works program of the Corps of Engi- risdiction. neers. Since April 2009, the Committee has pub- form of government, and controlling spending The Committee’s efforts associated with lished a monthly report reflecting this infor- within Government programs that the Com- the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Pro- mation. All released information can be mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure gram (Deepwater) continue to provide bene- found at the Recovery Act section of the may authorize. fits. Deepwater is a series of procurements Committee’s website: http://transpor- INTRODUCTION being undertaken by the Coast Guard to re- tation.house.gov. The Committee requested The Committee on Transportation and In- place or upgrade its major surface and avia- that these recipients continue to submit frastructure is committed to improving effi- tion assets. The procurements are expected monthly reports directly to the Committee ciency in the Federal Government and pro- to cost $25 billion by the time they are com- for the remainder of 2010. viding cost savings to accomplish the joint plete in 2026. Of the $38 billion available for highway, goals of reducing expenditures and ensuring The Committee conducted an investigation transit, and wastewater infrastructure for- maximum value to the taxpayer in Federal that probed deeply into the contract man- mula program projects under the Recovery programs within the jurisdiction of the Com- agement and decision-making processes Act, as of June 30, 2010, $35 billion (92 per- mittee. within the Coast Guard and its contract cent) has been put out to bid on 18,718 Beginning in the 110th Congress, the Com- partner, Integrated Coast Guard Systems projects. Within this total, 18,002 projects to- mittee has aggressively reviewed program (ICGS) (ICGS consisted of Lockheed Martin taling $33.4 billion (88 percent) are under con- implementation to ensure that Federal agen- Corporation and Northrop Grumman Cor- tract. Across the Nation, work has begun on cies, and their state and local partners, were poration). The Committee found that the 17,024 projects totaling $32.7 billion (86 per- appropriately implementing laws consistent Coast Guard was warned of flaws in the de- cent)—work producing badly needed jobs with statutory intent and the best needs of signs for Coast Guard assets long before the today. Work has been completed on 6,920 the public. The commitment is not to pro- designs were finalized. The Committee also projects totaling $5.3 billion. From these in- grams, but to the goals and objectives that found that in some cases, substandard infor- vestments, not only has the economy bene- best serve the needs of the American people mation technology equipment was installed fited from the jobs created, the public bene- in an efficient, fiscally responsible way. To on the patrol boats. Finally, records indi- fits from the investment itself through im- that end, the Committee has developed and cated that there were irregularities in the proved transportation and quality of the en- will continue to develop multiple proposals process for testing and certifying the ships vironment. to improve the operation of government, in- for standards designed to prevent the release In addition to the monthly reporting, the cluding opportunities to reduce expenditures of classified information. Committee has held 18 oversight hearings on and the deficit. Because many of the pro- The Committee’s investigation resulted in the Recovery Act since its enactment, with grams within the Committee’s jurisdiction the Coast Guard removing ICGS as the lead seven of these hearings occurring during are implemented in partnership with state systems integrator for Deepwater, and a re- 2010. This total includes nine Full Com- and local governments, the Committee con- imbursement claim by the Federal govern- mittee hearings and nine subcommittee tinues to pursue improvements at all levels ment of $96 million from ICGS. hearings. These 18 hearings included a total The Committee continues to monitor the of government. of 123 witnesses and spanned 64 hours. The Today’s report describes a list of activities Deepwater Program, guarding against waste, breadth of witnesses included Ray LaHood, and proposals that include reductions in and fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and en- Secretary of the Department of Transpor- elimination of mandatory spending, reduc- suring that taxpayers receive the full value tation and Lisa Jackson, Administrator of tions in and elimination of authorizations of their investment. the Environmental Protection Agency, as While the Committee continues to conduct for discretionary spending, investments that well as other Federal, State, and local gov- oversight of agency programs in all areas of would be expected to achieve quantifiable fu- ernment officials, private industry leaders, its jurisdiction, in this Congress, the Com- ture savings, and revenues that more equi- and workers actively engaged in imple- mittee is being particularly aggressive in tably distribute the cost of government serv- menting the Recovery Act. overseeing the implementation of the Amer- The Committee held its most recent over- ices among the beneficiaries of those serv- ican Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 sight hearing the last week in July, and will ices and reduce demands on the General (Recovery Act) (P.L. 1115). continue to hold oversight hearings on the Fund. These proposals will allow the Nation The Recovery Act provided $64.1 billion for Recovery Act throughout 2010. to achieve its investment goals at less cost programs within the jurisdiction of the Com- In addition to overseeing implementation and allow Federal investment to provide in- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- of the Recovery Act, as of the date of this re- creased benefits. ture, including $38 billion for highway, tran- port, the Committee and its subcommittees These proposals reflect the Committee’s ef- sit, and wastewater infrastructure formula have conducted 23 separate hearings in 2010 forts to date. The Committee will continue programs. Since enactment of the Recovery to review the budgets and programs of agen- its efforts to find creative and efficient ways Act, the Committee has performed vigorous cies within the Committee’s jurisdiction. Ad- to make government more responsive to the oversight, to ensure that the funds provided ditional hearings are planned. needs of the Nation. are invested quickly, efficiently, and in har- This report includes specific findings and RECENT HIGHLIGHTS mony with the job-creating purposes of that recommendations developed by the Com- The Committee’s oversight efforts recently Act. mittee related to Federal spending and gov- resulted in exposing unwarranted cost over- Just 10 days following enactment of the ernment operations. As the findings and rec- runs in Federal construction. At the Com- Recovery Act, the Committee requested ommendations demonstrate, the Committee mittee’s request, the Government Account- monthly reports from States, major public has made and continues to propose many

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Any savings from this bill would reduce the def- ture or as an offset against other spending in This proposal achieves deficit reduction by icit. the future. promoting efficiency and reform of govern- In addition, the bill establishes a process The largest rescission occurs in NHTSA’s ment and reducing waste by ensuring that for the Secretary of Transportation to track safety belt performance grants program. the number of courtrooms in proposed new unspent project funds going forward, ena- This program received $124.5 million in FY courthouse projects constructed by the Gen- bling Congress to identify projects that have 2010 to carry out an incentive grant program eral Services Administration (GSA) more ac- inactive funds or that have been completed to encourage States to enact and enforce curately reflects needs and budgetary reali- in the previous year. This tracking process laws requiring the use of safety belts. This ties by aligning the number of courtrooms to will create opportunities for future, addi- funding level equals the amount authorized reflect courtroom sharing by judges, and re- tional savings. for this program in FY 2009 under the Safe, alistic projections of additional, future Member-designated projects play an impor- Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transpor- judgeships. Where practicable, the Com- tant role in the Federal-aid highway pro- tation Equity Act: a Legacy for Users mittee seeks to ensure authorizations direct- gram. They provide constituents with a (SAFETEA-LU) (P.L. 109–59). ing that courthouses be redesigned to elimi- chance to interact directly with their elect- According to NHTSA, only three States nate not only excess courtrooms, but also ed officials on community priorities, and are expected to qualify to receive an incen- the additional building volume that would allow Members an opportunity to support tive grant under this program in FY 2010, re- have accommodated those excess court- transportation safety and mobility improve- quiring no more than $28.5 million to carry rooms. ments that may be overlooked by a State de- out the authorized activities of the program. In accordance with 40 U.S.C. 3307, appro- NHTSA does not have authority to redis- partment of transportation. priations for specific GSA construction tribute the unused program funds this fiscal Yet, it is also necessary to use a common- projects may only be made if authorized by year, and the funds will remain unallocated sense approach to funding for projects that resolutions adopted by the Committee on in FY 2010. The bill rescinds $56.0 million in are complete or no longer viable. Many of Transportation and Infrastructure of the existing but unusable contract authority the funds rescinded under this bill are from House of Representatives and the Committee from this program. projects that are complete, but have excess on Environment and Public Works of the H.R. 5604 also rescinds $8.5 million in con- remaining funds. There is no reason for these Senate. tract authority from NHTSA’s administra- funds to remain available such that they The Government Accountability Office re- tive expenses, the National Driver Register, could be used for future spending. ported (GAO–10–417) that courtroom over- and NHTSA’s research and development pro- Other projects affected by H.R. 5730 are building, as a consequence of both inordi- grams. those that show no likelihood of going for- nately high judgeship projections by the Ju- This excess contract authority was made ward due to changing community priorities diciary and the Judiciary’s failure to share available under the extension of current sur- or other transportation needs. Rescinding courtrooms in a fashion supported by em- face transportation programs passed as part funds from projects that are no longer viable piric courtroom usage data, resulted in con- of the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employ- is a practical approach to saving taxpayers’ struction of 1.8 million square feet of unnec- ment Act (HIRE Act) (P.L. 111–147). dollars. essary space for 33 courthouses completed Because the amounts of contract authority Rescinding this $713.2 million prevents it since 2000. provided for these programs under the HIRE from being spent or used as an offset to in- This excess construction translates into a Act exceeds the funding levels provided by creased spending in the future. one-time construction cost waste of $422 mil- the Transportation, Housing and Urban De- It has, unfortunately, become somewhat lion, and an annual waste of $26 million in velopment, and Related Agencies Appropria- routine for appropriations bills to rescind ex- additional operation and maintenance costs tions Act, 2010 (division A of P.L. 111–117), isting contract authority to offset other for the unneeded space. NHTSA. cannot use these funds this year. The budgetary impact of downsizing pro- spending. Under budgetary rules, even if a However, the unavailability of the funding posed courthouses is being realized today. contract authority rescission is ‘‘scored’’ as this year does not preclude the opportunity Since June 2009, the Committee has author- only reducing budget authority, not outlays, for the funds to be transferred or used as an ized five courthouses with curtailed numbers a budget authority offset is often all that is offset in future years. Finally, the bill rescinds $17.4 million of of courtrooms. According to budget esti- needed to facilitate additional spending in contract authority from the Federal Transit mates provided by GSA, or derived from in- an appropriations bill. Administration’s (FTA) formula and bus formation provided by GSA, the Committee In fact, the Senate Committee on Appro- grant programs. The HIRE Act provides has saved more than $87 million to date by priations has proposed to use a portion of the funds rescinded in this proposal to offset $8.361 billion in FY 2010 to carry out FTA’s limiting the number of courtrooms in new formula and bus grant programs, $17.4 mil- courthouses. The savings are a consequence spending in its version of the FY 2011 Trans- portation, Housing and Urban Development lion more than the funding level provided in of lower initial capital costs to build, and the Transportation, Housing and Urban De- less money spent by GSA to lease space be- appropriations bill. Rescinding the $713.2 million outside the velopment, and Related Agencies Appropria- cause the proposed courtroom space can now appropriations process makes that amount tions Act, 2010. FTA does not have the abil- be used by Federal agencies that do not need unavailable for use in some future appropria- ity to utilize these funds this year. to be located in leased facilities. tions bill, and it will indeed result in real Although the $82 million rescinded by the [In millions] proposal cannot be used at the present time, San Diego, California Courthouse: .... $50.8 savings. The proposal is in line with the High Pri- there are two ways this $82 million could be Greenbelt, Maryland Courthouse used to increase spending in the future if it Annex: ...... $5.2 ority Project reform principles issued by the bipartisan leadership of the Committee in is not rescinded now. First, a future appro- Mobile, Alabama Courthouse: ...... $7.8 priations or other legislative act could in- Savannah, Georgia Courthouse: ...... $7.8 April 2009, which established an unprece- crease the obligation limitations that con- San Antonio, Texas Courthouse: ...... $15.5 dented level of transparency, accountability, and reform for surface transportation trol spending for these highway safety and Total savings (to date): ...... $87.1 projects going forward. transit programs, thereby allowing this $82 million to be spent. Second, a future appro- Additional savings will be realized as the These principles called for the repeal of priations act could rescind this $82 million limitations are applied to other courthouse funds from older projects that have not been and use that rescission to offset increased projects not yet authorized or constructed. spent. The proposal is an effective and thoughtful means of achieving this policy spending on other programs. ELIMINATE FUNDING FOR LOW-PRIORITY Unfortunately, it has become somewhat TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS objective and will save the government money. routine for appropriations bills to rescind This proposal achieves deficit reduction by surface transportation contract authority to eliminating more than $713 million in cur- ELIMINATE FY 2010 FUNDING FOR CERTAIN offset increased spending elsewhere. In fact, rently available funding for low-priority TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010 transportation projects. It will be accom- This proposal achieves deficit reduction by (P.L. 111–212), rescinds $25 million in high- plished by enacting H.R. 5730, the ‘‘Surface eliminating funding for certain Department way safety contract authority as an offset Transportation Earmark Rescission, Sav- of Transportation programs that will not be for spending in that law. Had this proposal ings, and Accountability Act’’, a bill intro- used in 2010. It will be accomplished by en- been enacted earlier, it would have preserved duced by Representative Betsy Markey of acting H.R. 5604, the ‘‘Surface Transpor- the additional $25 million in spending reduc- Colorado. On July 27, 2010, the House passed tation Savings Act of 2010’’, a bill introduced tion, for a total savings of $107 million. H.R. 5730 by a vote of 394–23. by Representative Thomas S. P. Perriello of The Committee on Appropriations includes H.R. 5730 rescinds $713.2 million of Federal- Virginia. On July 20, 2010, the House passed such rescissions in appropriations bills be- aid highway contract authority that was H.R. 5604 by a vote of 402–0. cause the rescissions offset other spending.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:56 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E15SE0.REC E15SE0 mmaher on DSK69SOYB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE September 15, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1613 Under budgetary rules, even if a contract au- mands on the General Fund. Such fees are bridge funding needed in future surface thority rescission is ‘‘scored’’ as only reduc- appropriate because the benefits are specific transportation authorization acts. ing budget authority, not outlays, a budget or localized and costs should more appro- REDUCE ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN FEDERAL authority offset is often all that is needed to priately be the responsibility of the bene- BUILDINGS THROUGH ENERGY EFFICIENT facilitate additional spending in an appro- ficiaries of the service. BUILDING SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS priations bill. The budgetary impact of this proposal This proposal achieves deficit reduction by Rescinding $82 million outside the appro- would be to reduce demands on the General promoting efficiency and reform of govern- priations process makes that amount un- Fund for all or some of the costs of proc- ment and reducing waste by creating highly available for use in some future appropria- essing the permits and approvals, currently efficient operating systems and energy con- tions bill, and it will indeed result in ‘‘real’’ estimated in excess of $20 million annually. servation measures as key attributes of savings. DEAUTHORIZE ANTIQUATED PROJECTS OF THE High-Performance Green Buildings. The This proposal is a common sense step to- CORPS OF ENGINEERS term ‘‘High-Performance Green Buildings’’ ward improving the Nation’s fiscal founda- The proposal achieves deficit reduction by also encompasses sustainability, safety, se- tion and ensuring that the Federal surface promoting efficiency and reform of govern- curity, durability, and functionality. Sav- transportation funds are invested as effi- ment and reducing waste by using both legis- ings in reduced Federal building energy con- ciently as possible. lative and administrative means to de- sumption will occur as a consequence of in- CONSOLIDATE ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS OF authorize projects authorized to be carried vestments made under the Recovery Act for REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONS out by the Corps of Engineers (Corps), there- retrofitting GSA facilities with energy effi- This proposal achieves deficit reduction by by ensuring that no future appropriations cient building systems and components. promoting efficiency and reform of govern- will be made for them and they will not be GSA’s expenditures under the Recovery Act ment through consolidating administrative built. may address all aspects of High-Performance functions across several regional develop- The Corps currently has in excess of $60 Green Buildings, but savings estimates are ment commissions. These commissions in- billion in authorized but unconstructed only readily made with regard to energy effi- clude the Denali Commission, the Northern projects or elements of projects. Deau- cient systems and components. Border Regional Commission, the Southeast thorizing some of those projects will elimi- The Recovery Act made available $4.5 bil- Crescent Regional Commission, the Northern nate future expenditures. H.R. 5892, the lion to be used to convert GSA facilities to Great Plains Regional Authority, and the ‘‘Water Resources Development Act of 2010’’, ‘‘High-Performance Green Buildings’’. Re- Southwest Border Regional Commission. as ordered reported favorably by the Com- covery Act expenditures were justified pre- The Denali Commission (established in mittee on July 29, 2010, deauthorizes 12 spe- dominantly in terms of creating employment 1998), the Northern Border Regional Commis- cific, currently authorized water resources opportunities for Americans and, in the case sion (established in 2008), the Southeast projects. Under the bill, on the date of enact- of Federal infrastructure spending, improv- Crescent Regional Commission (established ment of H.R. 5892, these projects would no ing infrastructure conditions, performance, in 2008), the Northern Great Plains Regional longer be authorized for construction by the and efficiency. Authority (established in 2002), and the Corps. The budgetary impact based upon GSA’s Southwest Border Regional Commission (es- Section 1001 of the Water Resources Devel- estimates and calculations for 66 of 252 build- tablished in 2008) have similar purposes while opment Act of 1986 directs the Corps to pro- ing modernization projects is energy savings serving different areas of the country. Each vide Congress with a list of unconstructed achieved due to reinvestment funded under is designed to enhance and promote wealth projects, or unconstructed separable ele- the Recovery Act of 13 percent to 20 percent generation and economic growth strategies ments of projects, which have been author- of the buildings’ total energy footprint, with and projects. Their efforts focus on ized, but have not received obligation of Fed- most savings averaging closer to 20 percent. leveraging public, private, and philanthropic eral funding for the full five fiscal years pre- This is equivalent to $41 million per year, or resources in areas such as transportation and ceding the transmittal of the list. All 12 $698 million over the 30-year useful life of the basic infrastructure, job skills training and projects identified in H.R. 5892, the ‘‘Water infrastructure improvements (calculated on entrepreneurial development, comprehensive Resources Development Act of 2010’’, meet a present value basis). strategy development, advanced tech- these criteria, and were identified as eligible APPLY REALISTIC, SITE-APPROPRIATE SECURITY nologies and telecommunications, and sus- for deauthorization by the Corps. STANDARDS THAT FULLY MEET SECURITY tainable energy solutions. The budgetary impact, according to the NEEDS AT AN AFFORDABLE COST Opportunities exist to reauthorize and ra- Corps, of deauthorizing and not constructing This proposal achieves deficit reduction by tionalize the structures of these several re- the 12 projects in H.R. 5892 is a reduction of promoting efficiency and reform of govern- gional commissions and authorities. The pro- future Federal spending of $871.8 million. ment and reducing waste by having the Com- posal includes a consolidation of Inspectors USE FEDERAL HIGHWAY FUNDING MORE mittee expand its practice of directing GSA General Offices, accounting and contracting EFFECTIVELY TO IMPROVE BRIDGE CONDITIONS to apply the Interagency Security Com- functions, and certain other administrative This proposal achieves deficit reduction by mittee (ISC) Standards to Department of De- functions. A possible location for consolida- promoting efficiency and reform of govern- fense (DOD) space procurements rather than tion is within the Department of Commerce ment by (1) focusing more Federal highway DOD’s more stringent and more costly Anti- since the Secretary of Commerce currently funding on the Nation’s core highway and Terrorism Force Protection Standards for has responsibility for appointing several of bridge network, (2) requiring increased State non-military office (i.e., civilian and support the Federal Co-chairs associated with the reporting on the use of this funding, and (3) elements within DOD, as opposed to combat commissions and authorities. prohibiting transfers of funding between dif- The budgetary savings associated with this or special forces) functions that will be ferent highway programs. In combination, proposal are estimated at $1 million. housed in commercial leased space. these provisions will increase the effective- In accordance with 40 U.S.C. 3307, GSA can CREATE AN EQUITABLE METHOD FOR BENE- ness of Federal highway funding in improv- only enter into a commercial space lease FICIARIES OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL TRANS- ing bridge deficiencies. where the annual cost is greater than $2.7 PORTATION PERMITS AND APPROVALS TO PAR- H.R. , the ‘‘Surface Transportation Au- million if the Committee on Transportation TICIPATE IN THE COST OF SERVICE thorization Act of 2009’’, as recommended fa- and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- This proposal achieves deficit reduction by vorably by the Subcommittee on Highways resentatives and the Committee on Environ- promoting efficiency and reform of govern- and Transit on June 24, 2009, includes such ment and Public Works of the Senate adopt ment and reducing expenditures from the provisions. resolutions authorizing the lease. General Fund by requiring the Secretary of On July 21, 2010, the Department of Trans- Through testimony of both Federal offi- Transportation to establish a reasonable fee portation’s Inspector General testified before cials and private sector security experts for processing applications for, and ensuring the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit given at a hearing before the Subcommittee compliance with the terms of, special per- that the Federal Highway Administration’s on Economic Development, Public Buildings mits and approvals. The fee would be an off- accounting system is unable to link expendi- and Emergency Management on May 20, 2010, setting collection for administering the spe- ture of Highway Bridge Program funding to the Committee determined that there is no cial permits and approvals program. This improvements made to deficient bridges. public policy justification, and no technical proposal is contained in H.R. 4016, the ‘‘Haz- Furthermore, States are currently allowed security justification, for the routine use of ardous Material Transportation Safety Act to transfer Bridge Program funds to other the DOD Anti-terrorism Force Protection of 2009’’, as ordered reported favorably by the Federal-aid highway programs, and the agen- Standards in GSA lease procurements for ci- Committee on November 19, 2009. cy has no ability to determine the extent to vilian agencies within the Defense establish- The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials which these transferred funds are used on ment. Safety Administration processes about 5,000 bridge projects. The budgetary impact of the proposal special permits and 10,000 approvals annu- The budgetary impact of more efficient use would be substantial whether the space is ally. Currently, the expenses associated with of Federal highway funding to reduce bridge new construction or retrofitted existing special permits and approvals are paid from deficiencies (and increased accountability space. the General Fund. Charging a fee commensu- for the use of that funding) will reduce the For example, a recent review of a lease rate with the costs of providing the permits Nation’s backlog of deficient bridges—and proposal to accommodate the DOD Medical would reduce the deficit by reducing de- consequently reduce the amount of Federal Command Headquarters indicated that the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:56 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E15SE0.REC E15SE0 mmaher on DSK69SOYB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1614 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 15, 2010 cost differential in retrofitting buildings to ment and guarding against waste, fraud, and ciency by permitting the FAA to assess fees meet the DOD security standard, relative to abuse by increasing accountability within for services in amounts that are realistically the ISC standard, is approximately $65 per the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) commensurate with the costs of providing square foot. This translates into an annual to ensure timely and efficient implementa- those services. The proposal assists the FAA rental premium of approximately $9 per rent- tion of the Next Generation Air Transpor- in recouping substantial costs, lessening de- able square foot per year. For the DOD Med- tation System (NextGen). The proposal mand on the General Fund and reducing the ical Command Headquarters, at 750,000 rent- would establish a Chief NextGen Officer as deficit. able square feet, this cost premium equates the primary point of accountability for INCREASE OVERSIGHT OF THE FEDERAL to $6.75 million per year, or $101.25 million in NextGen implementation at the FAA, ele- AVIATION ADMINISTRATION’S ADS-B CONTRACT nominal dollars over the 15-year lease term. vate the Director of the Joint Planning and This proposal achieves deficit reduction by If the DOD needs were met by new construc- Development Office to the position of Asso- promoting efficiency and reform of govern- tion built expressly to the requirements of ciate Administrator for NextGen Planning, ment by enhanced oversight of performance the DOD security standards (as opposed to Development, and Interagency Coordination, of the FAA’s automatic dependent surveil- retrofitting an existing building), the overall and create reporting and other requirements lance-broadcast (ADS-B) contract. construction cost premium would average to ensure accountability for NextGen-related This proposal requires the FAA to submit between 8 percent and 10 percent (exclusive deliverables. a report detailing the Administration’s plans of the additional land cost needed for the The various offices responsible for dif- and schedule for integrating ADS-B tech- larger building set-back requirements). This ferent aspects of the FAA’s NextGen pro- nology into the National Airspace System would translate into a $2 per rentable square gram have encountered difficulties in coordi- (NAS). In addition, this proposal requires the foot premium. It is hard to estimate what nation. The air traffic control modernization FAA to insert provisions into the contract the additional land cost would contribute in program was on the High-Risk List of the that protect the Federal Government’s inter- terms of a higher rent. For the DOD Medical Government Accountability Office (GAO) est, such as: requiring FAA’s approval before Command Headquarters procurement, the from 1995 to 2009. Although GAO removed the the contract is assigned to or assumed by an- cost premium for the construction alone (ex- air traffic control modernization program other entity, including any successor entity, cluding land) equates to $1.5 million per year from the High-Risk List, GAO and the Com- subsidiary of the contractor, or other cor- or $22.5 million over the lease term. mittee remain concerned that NextGen is a porate entity; designating the assets, equip- Therefore, using the DOD procurement as high-risk effort because of its cost and com- ment, hardware, and software used in the an example, the potential savings associated plexity. performance of the contract as critical to na- with this reform proposal for just this one The positive budgetary impact of this pro- tional infrastructure for national security; procurement ranges between $22.5 million for posal will accrue from ensuring that a single requiring the contractor to provide contin- new construction and $101.35 million for ret- person within the FAA is equipped with the ued broadcast services for a reasonable pe- rofitted space. stature and authority necessary to coordi- riod until the provision of such services can Because of a BRAC-imposed deadline, the nate NextGen implementation across numer- be transferred to another vendor or to the Committee authorizing resolution for the Government in the event of termination or ous FAA offices, eliminating duplicative ef- DOD Medical Command Headquarters pro- material nonperformance of the contract; forts and ensuring accountability. curement allowed GSA to proceed with the and permitting the Government to acquire most expeditious procurement solution, and ADJUST FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION or utilize the assets, equipment, hardware so savings associated with the use of the ISC FEES and software necessary to assure the contin- standard in lieu of the DOD standard were This proposal achieves deficit reduction by ued and uninterrupted provision of ADS-B not realized in this transaction. Nonetheless, promoting efficiency and reform of govern- services for reasonable compensation. the Committee confirmed the opportunity ment, and reducing expenditures from the This proposal is contained in section 204 of for significant future savings. General Fund, by requiring the FAA to es- H.R. 915, the ‘‘FAA Reauthorization Act of For future large space lease procurements tablish fees for aircraft registration, certifi- 2009’’, which passed the House on May 21, 2009 implemented by GSA on behalf of DOD, cation, and related services, and to update by a vote of 277–136. which will total well over 2 million square the amounts charged for overflight fees (fees On August 30, 2007, the FAA awarded a per- feet over just the next few years, the savings assessed to the operators of aircraft that fly formance-based service contract for ADS-B potential through reliance upon the ISC in U.S.-controlled airspace but do not take services to a consortium led by ITT Corpora- standard rather than the DOD standard is off or land in the United States). Fees will be tion. Instead of adopting a more traditional approximately $180 million. an offsetting collection and subject to appro- acquisition strategy for ADS-B, whereby the FAA would own, operate, and maintain the DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT PERFORMANCE MEAS- priations. Permit fees will be adjusted peri- system, the FAA chose a service contract ap- URES AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN SURFACE odically as necessary to cover the FAA’s cost proach, whereby the ITT team will build the TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS of providing the services for which the fees ADS-B ground stations and own and operate are charged. This proposal achieves deficit reduction by the equipment. The FAA’s use of this ap- Revising the FAA’s registration fees will promoting efficiency and reform of govern- proach to ADS-B implementation justifies equitably assign the costs of providing serv- ment by requiring new transportation per- continuing oversight of the implementation formance measures designed to achieve spe- ices to the beneficiaries of those services. process. cific national objectives. Recipients of Fed- These revised fees will allow the FAA to re- The budgetary impact will be reflected in eral transportation funds will be required to cover much of its costs, lessening the de- the subscription charges relating to ADS-B meet a variety of performance targets, and mand on the General Fund. use by properly equipped aircraft and air their progress will be monitored and publicly The proposal is contained in H.R. 915, the traffic control (ATC) facilities. The total reported by the Department of Transpor- ‘‘FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009’’, which value of the contract, which has a number of tation (DOT). passed the House on May 21, 2009, by a vote options extending through 2025, is $1.86 bil- H.R. , the ‘‘Surface Transportation Au- of 277–136. The initial fee rates would reflect lion. Because it is a nontraditional acquisi- thorization Act of 2009’’, as recommended fa- the FAA’s current costs of providing each tion, vigorous oversight of its implementa- vorably by the Subcommittee on Highways service. The FAA would periodically adjust tion will promote efficiency and ensure and Transit on June 24, 2009, includes such the fees established under this proposal when against mismanagement or waste. The tax- provisions. cost data reveal that the cost of providing payer benefits in the long-run through dra- The Department of Transportation has few the service is higher or lower than the cost matic improvements in the safety and effi- tools for monitoring and holding grant re- data that were used to establish the fee then ciency of the Nation’s air traffic control sys- cipients responsible for successful and effi- in effect. tem. FAA air traffic controllers will be cient use of surface transportation funds. The proposal also directs the FAA Admin- equipped to handle an increasing volume of Currently, DOT does not measure how Fed- istrator to update the amounts of overflight air traffic and will process that traffic much eral transportation funding achieves na- fees that are currently charged to operators more efficiently than before, while aircraft tional goals, nor does the Department dis- of aircraft that fly in U.S.-controlled air- operators will conserve fuel and minimize tribute funding based on performance cri- space but neither take off nor land in the greenhouse gas emissions by flying more ef- teria. United States, to ensure that the fees reflect ficient routings. The budgetary impact of specific perform- the FAA’s current cost of providing services MODIFY THE AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND ance measures will result in much more effi- to such flights. These fees were initially au- FORMULA cient use of taxpayer dollars, and provide thorized by the Federal Aviation Reauthor- This proposal achieves deficit reduction by taxpayers with tangible and measurable re- ization Act of 1996 (P.L. 104–264), and the promoting efficiency and reform of govern- sults for their investments in improving mo- rates currently in effect are identical to ment by ensuring that the amount that is bility, increasing safety, and expanding those originally established by the FAA’s made available from the Airport and Airway mode choice. final rule on overflight fees in 2001 (14 C.F.R. Trust Fund (Trust Fund) each year to fund INCREASE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE FEDERAL 187 Appx. B (2008)). The Administrator should the Federal Aviation Administration more AVIATION ADMINISTRATION’S NEXTGEN PLAN- set overflight fees in amounts that bear rea- accurately reflects actual receipts. NING AND IMPLEMENTATION sonable relationships to costs. This proposal modifies the formula that This proposal achieves deficit reduction by The budgetary impact of this proposal determines the amount that is made avail- promoting efficiency and reform of govern- would be savings through improved effi- able from the Trust Fund each year to fund

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At the end of FY 2001, the uncom- come. modal solutions to the mobility, safety, and mitted cash balance was $7.3 billion. For FY Over the past few years, the annual bal- maintenance challenges facing our transpor- 2009, the uncommitted balance was approxi- ance in the Inland Waterways Trust Fund tation network. By bringing together dif- mately $299 million. This decline in the has declined (estimated to be just $23 million ferent programs and modes, DOT can offer Trust Fund’s uncommitted balance is due to at the end of fiscal year 2010), and this lack effective, least-cost solutions, reducing costs overly-optimistic revenue projections, com- of available funding is expected to have an in our Nation’s surface transportation pro- bined with a statutory requirement to appro- adverse impact on the pace of construction grams and making them more transparent priate from the Trust Fund an amount that projects on the inland system due to the un- and accountable. availability of the 50 percent share of the is equal to those revenue projections. IMPROVE MANAGEMENT OF FEDERAL AVIATION construction costs for such projects that is The current statutory formula requires ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY INVENTORY that estimated Trust Fund receipts each derived from the Trust Fund. In April 2010, the Inland Marine Transpor- This proposal achieves deficit reduction by year must equal Trust Fund expenditures. promoting efficiency and reform of govern- Under these conditions, the Trust Fund bal- tation Systems Capital Investment Strategy Team released a report, entitled Inland Ma- ment by clarifying the FAA’s current au- ance should remain stable. However, the thority to purchase and sell property needed Trust Fund revenue estimates included in rine Transportation Systems (IMTS) Capitol Projects Business Model, Final Report that for airports and air navigation facilities, and the President’s budget for the past seven includes the authority to retain funds associ- years were overly optimistic; such that the recommends several actions to address the construction of projects on the inland sys- ated with disposal of property. amounts appropriated from the Trust Fund This proposal is contained in section 217 of (based on those estimates) exceeded the tem. One recommendation in the report to address the ongoing shortfall in the Inland H.R. 915, the ‘‘FAA Reauthorization Act of amounts actually deposited into the Trust 2009’’, which passed the House on May 21, 2009 Fund, resulting in declines in the uncommit- Waterways Trust Fund is to adjust the cur- rent fuel tax by an amount ranging between by a vote of 277–136. ted cash balance. The eventual impact would Real property assets that are not needed either be a dramatic decline in resources $0.06 and $0.09 per gallon. (The $0.09 per gal- lon increase would increase the current fuel for FAA’s mission are marked as ‘‘Inactive/ available to the FAA (and a decline in serv- tax to the level it would otherwise have Excess’’ in the Real Estate Management Sys- ice), or the need for additional revenues from reached if it had been indexed for inflation tem. These are non-performing assets. Cur- the General Fund. from 1994.) rently, because of costs associated with dis- This proposal modifies the statutory for- The budgetary impact of the proposal posal (such as demolition, environmental au- mula to make available from the Trust Fund would preserve the role of non-Federal inter- dits, and asbestos abatement), some extra- an amount equal to 90 percent of the esti- ests participating in construction and reha- neous properties and equipment (e.g., non-di- mated revenues, rather than the current 100 bilitation of the inland waterways. The cur- rectional beacons, radars, outer markers) un- percent, until the actual level of revenues re- rent $0.20 per gallon tax on diesel fuel has necessarily remain in the FAA’s active in- ceived for that year is known. Once actual been in place since 1994. According to the ventory for long periods of time. These are revenues are known, a ‘‘look-back’’ adjust- Congressional Research Service, had the ini- physical assets that provide no benefits to ment compares the actual revenues received tial authorization of fuel tax been indexed the FAA or public, yet require continuing in- by the Trust Fund to the amounts made for inflation since 1994, an additional $302 volvement by the FAA. available from the Trust Fund for that year, million would have been available from the The budgetary impact of this proposal is and the difference between the two is applied Trust Fund for construction. Because the from allowing the FAA to reduce its non-per- as an adjustment to the amount made avail- shortfall in revenues in the Trust Fund is ex- forming assets. According to the FAA, the able from the Trust Fund for the current pected to adversely impact the pace of con- current total replacement value of non-per- budget year. This change provides greater struction of these vital inland waterways forming assets, as reported to the Office of room for error in revenue estimates until the projects, modifying the current fuel tax to a Management and Budget, is $64.1 million. Al- actual level of revenues received for that level that adjusts the rate for inflation over lowing the FAA to dispose of these assets year is known, and an adjustment is made to the past 16 years is essential to efficient con- will remove costs associated with carrying reconcile actual amounts deposited to the struction of navigation projects on the in- the assets, plus allow any real property to be Trust Fund with actual amounts appro- land system. In addition, modifying the fuel placed into productive use. Clarification that priated from it. Given recent revenue esti- tax ensures that users of the inland system the FAA has the authority to retain proceeds mates, a 10 percent margin of error is nec- continue to contribute an equitable portion from the sale of property will allow the FAA essary. of the funding for inland navigation projects. to cover the costs of disposal and the shut- This proposal is contained in section 105 of RESTRUCTURE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION down of extraneous equipment, and will ulti- H.R. 915, the ‘‘FAA Reauthorization Act of PROGRAMS mately improve the Federal balance sheet. 2009’’, which passed the House on May 21, 2009 INCLUDE STAKEHOLDERS IN AIR TRAFFIC by a vote of 277–136. This proposal achieves deficit reduction by CONTROL MODERNIZATION PROJECTS The budgetary impact of this proposal promoting efficiency and reform of govern- would be greater funding stability by miti- ment by dramatically reforming the pro- This proposal achieves deficit reduction by gating the effect of overly-optimistic rev- grammatic structure through which Federal promoting efficiency and reform of govern- enue projections. The current expenditures surface transportation funding is distributed ment, and avoiding waste, fraud, and abuse from the Trust Fund could create a need to to States and local governments. The pro- by ensuring that employees are involved in use the General Fund to alleviate budget posal consolidates or terminates more than Air Traffic Control (ATC) modernization short-comings, or result in diminished serv- 75 existing programs and directs the major- projects. ices. This proposal protects both services and ity of surface transportation funding into This proposal requires the FAA to estab- the General Fund. several core categories. The proposal also re- lish a process for including and collaborating quires the Department of Transportation with qualified employees selected by each af- UPDATE REVENUES FOR THE INLAND (DOT) to work in an integrated manner to fected exclusive collective bargaining rep- WATERWAYS TRUST FUND increase intermodal transportation solu- resentative in the planning, development and This proposal achieves deficit reduction by tions. deployment of ATC modernization projects, promoting efficiency and reform of govern- H.R. , the ‘‘Surface Transportation Au- including Next Generation Air Transpor- ment by updating revenues for the Inland thorization Act of 2009’’, as recommended fa- tation System (NextGen). In addition, the Waterways Trust Fund to ensure the ability vorably by the Subcommittee on Highways FAA is required to report to the House and to meet the authorized non-Federal cost- and Transit on June 24, 2009, includes such Senate committees of jurisdiction on the im- share of inland waterways capital invest- provisions. plementation of this section within six ment projects carried out by the Corps of En- The Department of Transportation cur- months of the date of enactment. gineers. rently has 108 surface transportation pro- This proposal is contained in section 205 of Section 102 of the Water Resources Devel- grams administered separately by a mul- H.R. 915, the ‘‘FAA Reauthorization Act of opment Act of 1986 establishes that the costs titude of different agencies attempting to 2009’’, which passed the House on May 21, 2009 of construction for navigation projects on address mobility and infrastructure needs. by a vote of 277–136. the inland waterways transportation system While each of these programs serves an im- Many past ATC modernization projects had of the United States are equally divided be- portant purpose, because they are segmented to be reworked because employee groups, tween funds appropriated from general reve- and focused on addressing specific modal representing the operators of new equip- nues of the United States and funds appro- issues rather than intermodal goals, man- ment, were not consulted on human factors priated from the Inland Waterways Trust aging 108 separate programs prevents DOT issues early in the development of the Fund (Trust Fund). The Trust Fund was es- from using all available tools simulta- project. Experience demonstrates that active tablished in 1978, consisting of receipts from neously and efficiently in a truly intermodal engagement with employees can improve the a new inland fuel tax. Title XIV of the Water fashion. decisions affecting employee performance.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:56 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E15SE0.REC E15SE0 mmaher on DSK69SOYB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1616 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 15, 2010 Investments needed to achieve the end- ference of all interested parties where the paired with a more regimented asset replace- state NextGen, FAA’s primary ATC mod- Administrator determines what control of ment program, could reduce the need for ernization effort, are estimated to cost be- point and nonpoint sources of pollution to more costly repairs through emergency ac- tween $15 billion and $22 billion. Utilizing supplement existing controls of pollution is tions (and the associated disruption in serv- tools to improve the efficiency of that proc- required to provide for protection of public ice), as well as the potential increased re- ess will ensure that benefits are maximized water supplies and the protection and propa- sponse costs from the release of untreated for the expenditures made. gation of a balanced, indigenous population sewage into the environment. In addition, REFORM THE FEDERAL AVIATION of shellfish, fish, and wildlife, and allows rec- this increased awareness of the actual condi- tion of local systems could provide incen- ADMINISTRATION’S PILOT RECORDS SYSTEM reational activities, in and on water. Each tives to better match local rates to both This proposal achieves deficit reduction by program establishes a comprehensive con- servation and management plan (CCMP) to short-term and long-term capital needs. promoting efficiency and reform of govern- The budgetary impact of asset manage- ment and reducing expenditures from the meet the statutory goals. The Environmental Protection Agency ment on budgetary savings is undefined. The General Fund by requiring the FAA to create GAO report identified several local examples a pilot records database. currently has few tools for holding recipients of National Estuaries Program grants ac- of how increased asset management had re- Under the Pilot Records Improvement Act sulted in significant cost savings for indi- of 1996 (PRIA) (P.L. 104–264), air carriers countable for the timely, efficient, and effec- tive use of Federal funds. In addition, ac- vidual utilities, both in terms of decreased must obtain the last five years’ performance costs from more effective maintenance pro- cording to information from EPA, several and disciplinary records for a prospective grams, as well as prioritizing the expendi- communities that currently participate in pilot from his or her previous employer. ture of local resources on repairing and re- the National Estuary Program were given an PRIA also requires carriers to obtain records placing the highest-risk local assets (i.e., as- for a pilot from the FAA. FAA records re- EPA rating of fair to poor, but it is difficult sets at the highest risk of failure). In addi- garding pilot certification are protected by to assess whether this is a result of lack of tion, the report identified how detailed the Privacy Act of 1974. However, PRIA re- available funding to implement National Es- awareness of the actual conditions of local quires carriers to obtain a limited waiver tuary Program CCMPs, or a result of the systems could provide increased incentives from prospective pilots allowing for the re- failure of individual programs to achieve to modify local rates, which, according to lease of information concerning their cur- their stated environmental restoration EPA, could reduce the overall long-term rent airman certificate and associated type goals. need for Federal capital expenditures. For ratings and limitations, current airman med- The budgetary impact of specific perform- example, according to EPA estimates, a ical certificates, including any limitations, ance measures, including the authority for three percent annual adjustment in local in- and summaries of closed FAA legal enforce- the Administrator to suspend or terminate frastructure spending could significantly re- ment actions resulting in a finding by the the eligibility of a grant recipient to receive duce the overall gap between annual waste- FAA Administrator of a violation that was National Estuaries Program funding, will re- water infrastructure spending and not subsequently overturned. sult in more efficient use of taxpayer dollars, indentified needs. The FAA’s records system is techno- and provide for tangible and measurable re- INCREASE EFFICIENCY IN ADDRESSING WATER logically outdated and inefficient. The ‘‘Air- sults from Federal investment in the res- QUALITY PROBLEMS BY REINVESTING IN line Safety and Federal Aviation Adminis- toration of the Nation’s estuary areas. In re- NONPOINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS cent years, individual national estuary pro- tration Extension Act of 2010’’ (P.L. 111–216) This proposal achieves deficit reduction by grams have received, on average, approxi- reforms the records process by requiring the promoting efficiency and reform of govern- FAA to establish one database containing mately $500,000 annually to carry out res- ment by increasing Federal investment in each airman’s comprehensive record, includ- toration efforts within their geographic re- addressing nonpoint sources of pollution as a ing both FAA records and air carrier records. gions; however, under current law, there are cost-effective way of improving water qual- When fully implemented, such a database no specific criteria to evaluate the perform- ity throughout the Nation. will enable the FAA to process records re- ance of the 28 currently authorized pro- During the initial years following enact- quests more efficiently and in an automated grams. The absence of performance criteria ment in 1972, the modern Clean Water Act fashion. As envisioned in the statute, the does not afford EPA a tool to determine the enabled the Nation to make great advances FAA will be responsible for establishing the effectiveness of the expenditures. It also re- in improving the quality of U.S. waters and database and inputting years of record infor- duces the ability to disseminate information controlling various sources of pollution. mation. While the initial process of estab- among estuary programs. However, over the past two decades, progress lishing the database will require sufficient The performance measures contained in has slowed because of the failure to address time and funding, the long-term effects will H.R. 4715 will provide a mechanism for the a significant exception—nonpoint sources of be a more efficient system for all users—the evaluation of individual program perform- pollution. Nonpoint source pollution refers FAA, air carriers, and airmen—and will ance, as well as a process for suspending or to the polluting of water by diffuse sources allow for the quick and seamless retrieval of barring future appropriations to poor per- rather than single identifiable ‘‘point’’ information that is necessary to improve air- forming programs. sources such as industrial and municipal dis- line safety. In addition, the statute enables PROMOTE ASSET MANAGEMENT OF PUBLICLY- charges. These diffuse sources are usually as- the FAA to establish fees for airmen to ac- OWNED TREATMENT WORKS sociated with precipitation runoff and land use activities as opposed to end-of-pipe dis- cess their records, which will enable the FAA This proposal achieves deficit reduction by charges. After 38 years of Federal and State to recover some system costs. promoting efficiency and reform of govern- efforts to protect water quality under the The budgetary impact associated with this ment by requiring all eligible recipients of Clean Water Act, the single largest-remain- proposal will be determined from a combina- funding from Clean Water State Revolving tion of reduced processing costs and offsets ing and uncontrolled contributor of pollut- Funds to conduct an inventory and assess- ants to the Nation’s waters is nonpoint from fees, reducing demands on the General ment of the critical assets of the treatment Fund. sources. In fact, the Environmental Protec- works, and to prepare an asset management tion Agency (EPA) estimated that 90 percent ESTABLISH PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND AC- plan for maintaining, repairing, and, as nec- of the Nation’s impaired waters are contami- COUNTABILITY FOR THE NATIONAL ESTUARY essary, replacing such assets (e.g., sewer nated, in part, by nonpoint sources of pollu- PROGRAM lines, pumping stations, treatment plants), tion. This proposal achieves deficit reduction by as well as a plan for funding such activities. Because of the regulatory structure of the promoting efficiency and reform of govern- This proposal is contained in H.R. 1262, the Clean Water Act, EPA’s ability and available ment by implementing specific performance ‘‘Water Quality Investment Act of 2009’’, tools to address pollution differ whether the measures and goals to track progress in which passed the House on March 12, 2009 by origin is a point source or a nonpoint source. meeting specific environmental improve- a vote of 317–101. When a waterbody is impaired for certain ments to the Nation’s estuaries carried out The Environmental Protection Agency and pollutants, such as nutrients, the structure by the 28 established National Estuaries Pro- others estimate that the Nation will need to of the Act can require imposing ever-more- grams. invest between $300 to $400 billion over the stringent requirements on individual point This proposal is contained in H.R. 4715, the next 20 years to address critical water and sources of pollution, such as sewage treat- ‘‘Clean Estuaries Act of 2010’’, which passed wastewater infrastructure needs, including ment plants, to address pollutants that may the House on April 15, 2010, by a vote of 278– the repair and replacement of a large portion emanate from both point and nonpoint 128. of the approximately 1,000,000 miles of storm sources. In many instances, it would be The National Estuaries Program was es- and sanitary sewers across the United cheaper and more effective to invest in up- tablished in the Clean Water Act in 1987 to States. However, a 2004 study by the then- stream controls of nonpoint sources of pol- improve the quality of estuaries of national General Accounting Office (GAO) (GAO–04– lutants than to require the construction of importance. The law directs the Environ- 461) estimated that significant long-term advanced treatment technologies for down- mental Protection Agency (EPA) to work co- savings on sewer system repairs and replace- stream dischargers. As noted in the most re- operatively with state and local interests to ments could be achieved through increased cent EPA Clean Watershed Needs Survey, develop plans for attaining or maintaining asset management by local wastewater utili- over 10 percent (or $24 billion) of the cur- water quality in an estuary. The Adminis- ties. The rationale is that increased aware- rently reported need for wastewater infra- trator of EPA convenes a management con- ness of the condition of local sewer systems, structure is for advanced treatment. Much of

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Wednesday, September 15, 2010 ‘‘They were calm during the day, but at nonpoint source control measures will im- night, when the moon would come out, it prove water quality in many of the Nation’s Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Madam Speak- er, today our national debt is would get bad,’’ Lovin said. rivers, streams, and lakes in a more cost-ef- He still remembers today a doctor explain- fective manner than expenditures for ever- $13,440,225,498,627.42. ing that many of the men would return to more-stringent requirements of point On January 6th, 2009, the start of the 111th normal when they returned home, but some sources for the same pollutants. Congress, the national debt was soldiers would suffer difficulties for their re- $10,638,425,746,293.80. maining years. f This means the national debt has increased Lovin would clean teeth for the sailors late by $2,801,799,752,333.60 so far this Con- at night on the ship as a matter of duty and IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF gress. didn’t charge, but small donations from CHIEF JOSEPH V. PUCCI troops gave Lovin enough money to play This debt and its interest payments we are poker and buy necessities. Throughout the passing to our children and all future Ameri- war, Lovin saved up a portion of his pay to HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH cans. buy the ring he would present to his long- f time girlfriend, Lorraine, before they mar- OF OHIO ried. The two were split by the war, but TRIBUTE TO CHUCK LOVIN wrote to each other almost every day. Neces- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sities of war meant that mail arrived in Wednesday, September 15, 2010 batches about once a month, and letters HON. TOM LATHAM were censored. ‘‘I faired a lot better than Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise OF IOWA some guys who got Dear John letters,’’ Lovin today in honor and remembrance of Joseph V. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES said. Lorraine still has the ring he presented Wednesday, September 15, 2010 her. Pucci, devoted husband, father, grandfather, Lovin returned to the U.S. after his tour brother, friend, United States veteran and re- Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise to rec- on the ship and entered a ten-week training tired tire chief for the City of Brooklyn, Ohio. ognize Chuck Lovin, a World War II Navy and program with the Marine Corps to prepare Chief Pucci lived life with an unwavering com- Marine veteran from Boone County, Iowa, and him for entering the Fleet Marine Force, or mitment to family, community and country. to express my appreciation for his dedication FMF. ‘‘They had a lot of fun, the Marines, taking The son of Italian immigrants, Chief Pucci and commitment to his country. the Navy guys and working them over for was raised in Brooklyn, Ohio, and called The Boone News Republican is currently ten weeks,’’ Lovin said jokingly. Brooklyn home his entire life. He was drafted running a series of articles that honors one He was assigned to the 18th anti-aircraft into the U.S. Army in 1943 and served with Boone County veteran every Tuesday from battalion and paired with a doctor named honor and courage. He survived combat as an Memorial Day to Veterans Day. Chuck Lovin Jim Holdt who would become a long-time infantryman in North Africa and Italy and was was recognized on Tuesday, July 6. Below is friend. Lovin and Holdt worked closely throughout the invasion of Tinian in the awarded the Purple Heart for injuries he suf- the article in its entirety: Marianas Islands, initially providing care to fered in Anzio. Chief Pucci was also honored BOONE COUNTY VETERANS: CHUCK LOVIN Marines with a foot-cranked dental station with the Good Conduct Medal, the Bronze (By Alexander Hutchins) that Lovin carried onto the island with his Star, and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge. When millions of men are mobilized for a duty pack. After the war, he began working for the City of war effort, it is easy to neglect the sheer ‘‘My greatest impression was landing with Brooklyn as a bus driver and service depart- logistical network needed. Amidst the bru- the Marines. I had this whole pack, plus the medical [equipment] on the side, and I told ment worker. In 1951, he began working as a tality of the Pacific island invasions, there were touches of a more orderly life. At one the doctor ‘I don’t think I can get over that firefighter. Nine years later he was appointed rope ladder and down into the water.’ He to role of fire chief. For the next thirty years, point in the war, Charles ‘‘Chuck’’ Lovin, 90, was in a foxhole on the Marianas Islands as swore at me and said ‘you’re going to make he served as leader of the Brooklyn Fire De- Navy Corpsman, providing dental care in the it, Charlie.’ I made it, but the impressionable thing was all the dead bodies of the Japanese partment with excellence, integrity and dedica- midst of a marine invasion. tion. He retired in 1990. Chief Pucci’s commit- Lovin grew up on a farm, and said that in and even the Marines. You pushed them ment to the safety of residents was unparal- a way the life of work was good preparation aside when you made the landing. When we for his tour in the Navy, and later the Ma- got in there, by then they had a lot of the leled. He led many initiatives that strength- Japanese in corrals and all they wanted was ened the entire department, including an effort rines. ‘‘All we did was work, and every day we the American cigarette,’’ Lovin said. to establish the first state-certified paramedic ‘‘It was your job, and that was it. You just got up at 4 a.m.’’ Lovin said. did it, and in that sense it was like growing program in Ohio’s history. Despite the work, he was an avid fan of up on a farm,’’ Lovin said. ‘‘I held sick call The only thing that eclipsed Chief Pucci’s sports and played them consistently through and treated all the trench mouth and all his school career. He participated in track, dedication to community safety was his devo- that.’’ tion to his family. In 1949, he met and married basketball, tennis and just about everything He treated ailments for the Marines pro- Lois McCormick. Together, they raised their except football . . . as long as his chores tecting Tinian from Japanese air attacks were completed. after he came aboard the island in one of the children Theresa, Frank and Joseph. A de- Lovin was a student at Upper Iowa Univer- voted husband; father; father-in-law to Darwin, later waves of the invasion. sity when World War II began, studying so- ‘‘Doctor Holdt, that I was with for two Kathleen and Kitty; and grandfather to Nicol, cial studies and physical education. His goal years and shared the same foxhole, he would Marlo, Joseph, Francesco, Michael and Kevin; was to be a coach and make a career out of take over. . . when he would drill teeth I’d Chief Pucci’s family was the foundation, joy his passion for sports. provide the power and clean the teeth at the and strength of his life. Reserved, humble and Lovin was exempt from the draft at the be- same time,’’ Lovin said. kind, Chief Pucci was known for his generous ginning of the war due to his status as a stu- Prior to his landing Lovin was on his troop heart and willingness to help others whenever dent, but when he reached the end of his ship when the initial Marine invasion landed, studies, he enlisted in the Navy. After enter- and wherever needed. and could hear the conflict as the occupation ing the Navy in August of 1942, he was fought to take enough of the island to allow Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join trained as a dental technician before being support troops to move in. He was assigned me in honor and remembrance of Joseph V. assigned to the USS Nevada, which had been to patrol around the major smokestack of Pucci, whose life was lived with great joy, love damaged in the Pearl Harbor attack but was his ship while the invasion occurred, and and in service to others. I offer my deepest repaired and returned to service. Lovin said he was always fearful that an enemy condolences to his beloved family, extended served for one and a half years on the Ne- bomber would manage to hit the ship while vada, cleaning teeth and providing other the invasion raged on. family and many friends. His legacy of devo- dental services. Lovin and Holdt slept on cots under mos- tion to the safety of the citizens of Brooklyn, ‘‘The ship was good duty. There were so quito netting on the island, and Lovin re- and his love of family and friends will be for- many guys on there it was like living on a members clearly that Holdt slept with a .45- ever remembered. city,’’ he said. caliber pistol.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:56 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E15SE0.REC E15SE0 mmaher on DSK69SOYB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1618 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 15, 2010 ‘‘I kept saying that one of these days Duane was born in Dinuba and moved to man served as a trustee and held various you’re going to wake up from a dream and Madera in 1963 to become the superintendent leadership positions on the boards of the Vis- shoot me,’’ Lovin said jokingly. of Madera School District. Under Duane’s iting Nurse Association of Central Jersey, He worked in trenches and foxholes after initially landing, and in only a few weeks the leadership, Madera Unified School District uni- Monmouth Medical Center Foundation, Mon- engineering corp had built a facility that fied ten school districts into one and grew to mouth Medical Center, Monmouth University, Lovin moved into for treating soldiers. He serve a broad range of students and helping Rumson County Day School, Stevens Institute spoke of helping to unload injured Marines them reach their academic potential. Duane’s of Technology, Count Basie Theatre, the from hospital ships that had steamed in from background in education started in the class- SPCA, and Monmouth Museum. Her passion Okinawa and other islands once engineers room as a school teacher and then principal. for better, more accessible health care was could build a hospital. Lovin said he always Duane is exceptionally well connected within matched by her love of community activism, remembered though some of the soldiers his professional community. He is a life mem- politics, historic preservation and environ- were bandaged, injured or burned severely ber of the National Education Association, the they all asked him for cigarettes. mental justice. As founder and President of ‘‘I always said they ought to pull that ship past president of the Madera County Chapter the Monmouth Conservation Foundation, up to New York and make the American peo- of the California Elementary Administrators President of the Save Sandy Hook organiza- ple go aboard that ship,’’ Lovin said. Association, the state chairman of the Cali- tion, and a trustee of the Monmouth Park Lovin’s duties were the same on the battle- fornia Elementary Schools Administrators As- Charity Fund, Mrs. Stanley Coleman fought ship and with the invasion, but the experi- sociation. In addition, he was the past presi- hard to preserve Central New Jersey’s beau- ences surrounding his work were vastly dif- dent of Phi Delta Kappa Delta Chapter, as tiful natural resources for future generations to ferent. well as the California Association of School enjoy. Her work in the community continued ‘‘With the Marines there was more of an ‘esprit de corps,’ because you all depended on Administrators. This just scratches the surface with her involvement in public service and poli- the other guy,’’ Lovin said. ‘‘Long toward of Duane’s contributions and participation in tics. Mrs. Stanley Coleman was a member of the end of the war I got sent back to go to his professional career. the New Jersey Highway Authority under officer training school at the University of In addition to professional organizations, former Governor Thomas Kean. She was also Pennsylvania, but the war ended while I was Duane is deeply involved in his community. appointed the Chairwoman of the Middletown home on leave.’’ He is past president of Madera Rotary Club, Planning Board and served with this organiza- There was no fanfare for Lovin when the part of the Madera County Mental Health Advi- tion for over thirty years. Mrs. Stanley Cole- war ended. He was given his severance pay, sory Board, and part of the Education and boarded a train, and came home. Because he man remained an active member of the Re- had earned his degree from Upper Iowa Uni- Ambassador Committee of the Madera Cham- publican Party, serving as New Jersey’s Re- versity before joining the Navy, he was hired ber of Commerce. Additionally, Duane was a publican National Committeewoman for ten as a sports coach in Rockford, Iowa almost founding board member of the Madera County years and fundraising for various GOP can- immediately after the war. Lovin said the Arts Council. He has been given numerous didates throughout the country. She was a days after the war were excellent times for awards including the Fresno State Kremen leader determined to make a difference in the finding work, as there were so many jobs School of Education Noted Alumni Award, the community. Mrs. Stanley Coleman’s unending opening up after soldiers returned from Eu- Phi Delta Kappa Service Award, and the San generosity and charitable activities have un- rope and the Pacific. He moved to Boone to Joaquin River Trust Director Emeritus Award, coach tennis, basketball and other sports doubtedly touched may lives and have helped and joined a number of civic organizations all in 2007. countless people throughout Central New Jer- such as the Lion’s Club and the American Duane is married to Patricia, also an educa- sey. Legion. ‘‘I’d never been involved in things tor, and they have three children. Presently, As a result of her exceptional work, Mrs. like that, living on a farm,’’ Lovin said. He Duane serves on the Board of Directors for Stanley Coleman received countless awards and his wife took picnics, wintered in Ari- the Madera Community Hospital, as well as and honors for her achievements. She was zona for many years and took in the commu- the San Joaquin Valley Paleontology Founda- awarded the 1983 Brotherhood Award from nity. tion. the National Conference of Christians and The Lovins eventually met Holdt, the doc- Madam Speaker, please join me in com- Jews, the Salvation Army’s Others Award in tor Lovin had worked with in the war, and the two couples visited each other in their mending Mr. Duane Furman for a life well- 1984, and the 2003 Christine Todd Whitman respective communities. lived and wishing him the best of luck and Award of Distinction. Mrs. Stanley Coleman Lovin encouraged citizens today to do health as he continues setting the standard. was also listed in the 1987 edition of ‘‘Who’s what they can to understand the importance f Who in American Women.’’ of the protection the military provides. Do- Madan Speaker, Judith Stanley Coleman nating care packages or sending correspond- IN RECOGNITION OF JUDITH dedicated her life to philanthropy and ence to troops can make a big difference, he HURLEY STANLEY COLEMAN environmentalism and her actions touched the said. hearts and minds of countless men, women Much of Lovin’s time is now taken by vis- iting numerous class reunions for all of the HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. and children. Her legacy has served as an in- years he worked in the Boone schools. His OF NEW JERSEY spiration to us all and she will be truly missed. legacy is displayed in the pictures of his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f children, grandchildren and great-grand- Wednesday, September 15, 2010 children on a wall in his home and in the COMMEMORATING SEPTEMBER 11 years of school classes he receives invita- Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today tions for reunions from. in commemoration of the life of Mrs. Judith SPEECH OF I commend Chuck Lovin for his many years Hurley Stanley Coleman. Mrs. Stanley Cole- HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY of loyalty and service to our great nation. It is man, an active philanthropist and environ- OF NEW YORK an immense honor to represent him in the mentalist in her community, passed away on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United States Congress, and I wish him all the August 1, 2010 at the age of 75. She was a Tuesday, September 14, 2010 best in his future endeavors. model citizen and adored by her colleagues. f Her faithful dedication and commitment toward Mr. CROWLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise others is unquestionably worthy of this body’s today in support of H. Res. 1610 a measure HONORING DUANE FURMAN recognition. honoring those who perished in the terrorist Mrs. Stanley Coleman was raised in Asbury attacks of September 11th, 2001. I would like HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH Park, New Jersey by her mother and grand- to thank the leadership from both sides of the OF CALIFORNIA parents. She graduated as valedictorian from aisle for their efforts in bringing this resolution IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Asbury Park High School in 1952 and later to the floor, and I support its swift passage. went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in history By coming together today we show that, de- Wednesday, September 15, 2010 from Smith College in Northampton, Massa- spite some of our differences, our entire nation Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise chusetts. Her academic accolades have is committed to defending the American peo- today to acknowledge and honor Duane earned her a position in the Asbury Park High ple and honoring the memory of those who Furman for receiving the 2010 Lifetime School’s Hall of Fame. lost their lives to senseless violence nine Achievement Award. He has lived a long and Judith Stanley Coleman’s exceptional record years ago. distinguished life and career, adhering to ex- of community service can be traced back First and foremost, this effort is about re- tremely high standards of quality and integrity. more than four decades. Mrs. Stanley Cole- membering and respecting those who lost

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I know that the pain of f that day does not simply disappear with the SERVED AT QARMAT ALI ACT’’ passage of time. Today, we not only offer our TYLER SPARKS enduring respect to those who died we honor HON. STEVE BUYER their friends and families who carry on with HON. SAM GRAVES OF INDIANA their lives. OF MISSOURI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES We must never forget that the attack by Al- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Qaeda on the World Trade Center and the Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Mr. BUYER. Madam Speaker, today I am Pentagon were not just an attack on those in- introducing a bill, H.R. 6127, the Extension of Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, side the buildings. They were attacks on the Health Care Eligibility for Veterans who I proudly pause to recognize Tyler Sparks. United States of America. The terrorists be- Served at Qarmat Ali Act, to extend the VA Tyler is a very special young man who has ex- lieved that September 11th would weaken healthcare enrollment period for certain vet- emplified the finest qualities of citizenship and Americans, our values and our way of life. erans who served in the Qarmat Ali region of leadership by taking an active part in the Boy They were wrong. We will not rest until justice Iraq. is served to those who attacked and murdered Scouts of America, Troop 249, and earning Soon after the conflict in Iraq began in innocent American civilians. the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. 2003, Army National Guard units from my Tyler has been very active with his troop, f home state of Indiana as well as units from participating in many scout activities. Over the Oregon, West Virginia, and South Carolina IN RECOGNITION OF CALPINE many years Tyler has been involved with CORPORATION and National Guardsmen mobilized as indi- scouting, he has not only earned numerous vidual augmentees from across the nation merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- were called up and tasked with guarding the HON. MIKE THOMPSON ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Tyler Qarmat Ali water treatment facility. OF CALIFORNIA has earned the rank of Warrior in the Tribe of For 6 months—from April to September— IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mic-O-Say and is a member of the Order of these National Guardsmen from across the the Arrow. Tyler has also contributed to his Wednesday, September 15, 2010 nation bravely guarded the plant, located just community through his Eagle Scout project. outside Basra. Their mission was to secure Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Tyler designed and constructed 6 raised his- the facility and provide protective services for Speaker, I rise today to recognize Calpine torical gardens at Watkins Mill State Park out- the independent contractors who were working Corporation on the 50th Anniversary of their side of Kearney, Missouri. throughout the region to restore Iraqi oil pro- commercial operations at The Geysers in Lake Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join duction. County, California. me in commending Tyler Sparks for his ac- Recently, they have been notified of their Calpine Corporation owns and operates the complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- possible exposure to a toxic chemical known world’s largest renewable geothermal power ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the as sodium dichromate and are being asked to facility at The Geysers. The company’s 15 highest distinction of Eagle Scout. come forward, be evaluated, and enroll in geothermal power plants there are capable of f VA’s Gulf War Registry. Health problems as- generating up to 725 megawatts of baseload sociated with such exposure include res- renewable, green energy around the clock. HONORING AMERICAN TROOPS WHO DIED ON D-DAY piratory issues, skin lesions, and burns. Con- Calpine is expanding its production at The tact may cause increased rates of lung cancer Geysers through wastewater discharge SPEECH OF and other ear, nose, throat, and skin dis- projects in which clean, reclaimed wastewater orders. from local municipalities is recycled into the HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. The men and women of these National geothermal fields where it is converted to OF GEORGIA Guard units completed their mission—and steam for electricity production. This provides IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES served our country—well. It was hard for me an environmentally-sound wastewater dis- Tuesday, September 14, 2010 to discover that despite their safe return, their charge solution for the neighboring cities and service may continue to put them at risk. In increases the long-term productivity of The Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker, particular, I am very sensitive to the Hoosiers Geysers. on June 6, 1944—D-Day—Allied forces who may have been injured. In addition to The Geysers, Calpine oper- crossed the English Channel to land in Nor- Under current law, combat veterans who ates natural gas fueled power plants in 21 mandy, France. Code-named Operation Over- served on active duty in a theater of combat states and Canada. Its 93 power plants have lord, the Normandy landing remains the most operations during a period of war after the nearly 29,000 megawatts of generating capac- massive and complex opposed amphibious in- Persian Gulf War or in combat against a hos- ity. It is the nation’s largest operator of com- vasion in history. tile force during a period of ‘‘hostilities’’ after bined-cycle and cogeneration plants. With tremendous courage, the Allies pushed November 11, 1998 are eligible to enroll in the In April 2010, the California Department of entrenched German forces back from the VA health care system, notwithstanding suffi- Conservation recognized Calpine for its ongo- beaches of Normandy. Thus began the libera- cient evidence of service-connection, for five ing commitment to safety and the environment tion of France and the massive campaign that years following separation from service. for its facilities at The Geysers. would ensure the defeat of Nazi Germany in This includes members of the National At The Geysers, Calpine owns and operates western Europe. Guard and Reserve who were activated and the Cartwright Geothermal Visitors Center, a American leadership and the courageous served in combat support or direct operations 6,500 square foot learning center that is open sacrifices made by American servicemen and as long as they meet certain requirements. to the public. More than 60,000 visitors from women were essential to the success of the When Congress established the 5 year pe- all 50 states and 77 countries have visited the operation. Led by President Franklin Roo- riod of open enrollment for VA health care it center. Calpine regularly hosts open houses sevelt, Supreme Allied Commander General was with the understanding that some wounds for the community and guided tours of its Dwight D. Eisenhower, and General Omar of war may not manifest themselves until plants there. Bradley, American soldiers and airmen sac- years after a veteran leaves military duty. The 330 full-time Calpine employees at The rificed dearly to defend the United States, our But despite our best intentions, we are find- Geysers volunteer in the community and each allies, and the world against the savage ag- ing that some veterans are faced with combat- year host a popular Earth Day event and con- gression of Nazi Germany and the Axis pow- related health problems that were not appar- tribute to the Blood Bank of the Redwoods ers. ent even 5 years after the veteran re-entered and United Way. Calpine helps underwrite Today, let us honor the courage and sac- civilian life. This creates a gap in services that local paramedic services, community pools, rifice of those thousands of brave men and unfairly penalizes these men and women for sports fields and recreation areas. women who made the ultimate sacrifice to de- conditions out of their control.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:56 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E15SE0.REC E15SE0 mmaher on DSK69SOYB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1620 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 15, 2010 I commend the VA for their efforts to contact rently pursuing a Master’s degree from the new funding to identify, prevent, and pros- these veterans and create the Qarmat Ali University of Phoenix. ecute fraudulent Medicare and Medicaid pro- Registry to aggressively track and treat vet- Sergeant Moore’s military education in- viders. erans exposed to this toxic chemical as part of cluded in-depth training and education in the The Committee has been reviewing addi- the Gulf War Registry. areas of patient advocacy and administration. tional cost-cutting initiatives involving health However, it is also important for them to He worked as a senior advisor, patient admin- coverage. One concerns drug manufacturer have immediate access to VA’s high quality istration consultant and chief clinical officer at rebates under the Medicare Part D program. health care system. The use of VA health care military medical facilities across the country The costs of drugs for Medicare-Medicaid dual will help to identify potential medical condi- and overseas, including: Walter Reed Army In- eligible enrollees (which are paid almost en- tions, and provide counseling, immunizations, stitute of Research in Washington, DC; Eisen- tirely by the federal government) should be no and medications to prevent illness. Appro- hower Medical Center at Fort Gordon, Geor- higher under Medicare Part D than they are priate preventative care can substantially im- gia; and military facilities in Alabama, Colo- under Medicaid. The Committee-passed prove health outcomes and the quality of life rado, Michigan, Hawaii and Korea. Sergeant version of health reform included such a re- for our honored heroes. Moore has been recognized with numerous bate provision. A version of this provision that But, some of the Qarmat Ali veterans who military honors, including the Meritorious Serv- passed the House (but was not enacted into separated from service following their deploy- ice Medical Award with three oak leaf clusters; law as part of the Affordable Care Act) would ment in 2003 may no longer be eligible to en- the Army Commendation Medal with three oak have saved taxpayers approximately $115 bil- roll in VA health care under the 5-year open clusters; the National Defense Service Medal; lion over ten years. enrollment period. As a result, they must first the NCO Professional Development Ribbon; Significant taxpayer savings for the federal file a claim and seek a service-connected dis- the Army Service Ribbon; and the Overseas government would also result by prohibiting ability rating before enrolling in the VA health Ribbon Award. ‘‘pay for delay’’ agreements between brand- care system and gaining access to the com- Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join name drug manufacturers and generic drug prehensive medical care VA provides. me in honor and gratitude of SGM Rolando manufacturers under which the generic com- Unfortunately, the claims process can be Moore, Jr., for his exemplary service on behalf panies are paid to delay the marketing of ge- both time-consuming and daunting. It is unac- of our country. His military career is framed by neric products. Each year, the government ceptable that the Qarmat Ali veterans, already dedication and unwavering commitment to the spends billions of dollars on prescription drugs subjected to harmful toxins during service to health and welfare of our veterans, and his through programs such as Medicare and Med- our country, must now await the outcome of a work will have a positive impact on the lives icaid, and the inflated drug costs that result lengthy and sometimes adversarial claims of countless veterans and their families for from artificially delayed entry of generics onto processing system before they can enroll in years to come. I wish Sergeant Major Moore, the market mean higher costs for the govern- VA health care. his wife, Mary Moore, and his daughters, ment. The Committee and the House ap- The VA was established expressly to care Jazmen Moore and Kalea Moore, much proved health reform legislation that included for veterans like these who willingly left their peace, health and happiness in all their future such a prohibition, but this language was not homes, families, and lives to protect and de- endeavors. included in the version of the bill that became fend our nation and may find themselves sick f law. or injured as a result of such selflessness. Energy policy provides another potential for H.R. 6127 would correct this unintended FINDINGS OF THE CHAIRMAN OF significant savings. Last year, the House gap in services by extending the enrollment THE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY passed comprehensive energy legislation that eligibility period for Qarmat Ali veterans by 5 AND COMMERCE RELATING TO would have saved the taxpayers $9 billion years from the date of notification. This would EFFICIENCY AND REFORM PUR- over ten years. This legislation has not yet allow them to immediately begin receiving SUANT TO H. RES. 1493 been considered by the Senate. services at VA medical facilities for any and all Other areas the Committee is examining of their health care needs. HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN also provide avenues for savings. In the tele- communications area, efforts to improve spec- Breaking down barriers to needed care is OF CALIFORNIA trum management and identify opportunities the very least we, as a grateful nation, can do IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for spectrum reallocation and auction could for the men and women who fight for our free- Wednesday, September 15, 2010 doms, in Qarmat Ali and around the world. save taxpayers billions of dollars. Further, the I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- Mr. WAXMAN. Madam Speaker, thoughtful universal service fund costs consumers ap- porting H.R. 6127 and these brave American stewardship of our national budget and ac- proximately $8 billion per year. Under the heroes. countability in government should be a top na- leadership of Subcommittee Chairman RICK BOUCHER, the Committee has been examining f tional priority. Toward that end, in the 111th Congress, the Committee on Energy and ways to make this fund more efficient and IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF Commerce has been vigilant in conducting control costs. SERGEANT MAJOR ROLANDO oversight hearings to identify waste, fraud, The Committee will continue its broad-rang- MOORE, JR. abuse, and mismanagement in government, ing efforts to consider these and other ap- and this effort has informed the development proaches to address waste, fraud, abuse, and HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH of a number of legislative initiatives that would mismanagement in government and reduce the federal deficit. OF OHIO produce substantial deficit reduction. Pursuant IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to the instructions in H. Res. 1493, following is f a discussion of major Committee initiatives in TRIBUTE TO DAVID MONDT Wednesday, September 15, 2010 this area. Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise One of the main areas of the Committee’s today in honor and recognition of SGM focus has been promoting efficiency and effec- HON. TOM LATHAM OF IOWA Rolando Moore, Jr., upon his retirement from tiveness in our nation’s health care system. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the U.S. Army, which follows nearly 30 years The Affordable Care Act, which the President of honorable and dedicated service to our signed into law earlier this year, contains re- Wednesday, September 15, 2010 country. forms that will save the taxpayers $130 billion Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise to rec- In 1981, Sergeant Major Moore enlisted into over the next ten years and $1.2 trillion over ognize David Mondt, a World War II Army Air the U.S. Army, completing basic training at the following decade. Corps and National Guard veteran from Boone Fort Leonard in Wood, Missouri. He received This legislation contains many important County, Iowa, and to express my appreciation advanced training at Fort Sam in Houston, provisions to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse for his dedication and commitment to his Texas. Throughout his military career, Ser- in the health care system. These include new country. geant Major Moore Jr. sought higher learning tools to identify fraudulent providers and pre- The Boone News Republican is currently in the military, where he excelled in numerous vent them from enrolling in Medicare and running a series of articles that honors one courses and training programs, and also at Medicaid; new and stronger penalties for pro- Boone County veteran every Tuesday from private institutions of higher learning. He viders that defraud Medicare and Medicaid; Memorial Day to Veterans Day. David Mondt earned a Bachelor’s degree in business man- new data-sharing and data-reporting require- was recognized on Tuesday, June 29. Below agement from Columbia College, and is cur- ments to identify waste, fraud, and abuse; and is the article in its entirety:

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Canton and the milestone of progress and paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne into the When he returned to the U.S. after his tour growth it represents for the Hindu Community battlefields of Europe. of duty, he was offered a chance to leave the of metro Detroit. Mondt, 87, previously a first lieutenant in Air Corps while in St. Louis. Mondt accepted f the Army Air Corps during World War II, was and returned to Iowa. He didn’t spend long born in Boone and has lived in the commu- out of an airplane, however, as he joined the COMMEMORATING SEPTEMBER 11 nity nearly his entire life. He lived in Perry Army Aviation of the National Guard upon for a year in his childhood, at which time he returning to Boone. He would fly aircraft SPEECH OF was hit by a Hawkeye Laundry truck. No with the National Guard, including heli- lasting injuries resulted from the accident, copter training in Texas, and would serve in HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. but Mondt soon returned to Boone and con- the Guard until the age of 60. At one point OF NEW JERSEY tinued his education. Mondt was told the Army would be decom- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘The biggest thing was getting a bicycle, missioning all of its planes for helicopters, which I eventually did,’’ Mondt said of the but he never heard what came of that plan. Tuesday, September 14, 2010 most significant part of his childhood. Life was normal after the war. Mondt sold Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, it is dif- When World War II began, Mondt watched insurance when he wasn’t on Guard duty, the Iowa National Guard mobilize and head and he married his wife, Yvonna. They raised ficult to believe that it has been 9 years to the to Louisiana. four children and lived a quiet life. day when our Nation was attacked by foreign ‘‘Then they started the draft, and I didn’t ‘‘Mowing grass,’’ Mondt said jokingly when terrorists who claimed the lives of 2,977 Amer- want to wait for that, so I joined the Air asked what he did for a hobby while living in icans including 411 of our Nation’s bravest Force,’’ he said. Boone. Mondt said the war had little perma- first responders. Mondt began training to be an Army Air nent effect on him, as his outlook on life As a Member of the Homeland Security Corps mechanic when he first joined, as pilot after the war was similar to his outlook on Committee I am proud of the steps we have training was only available to soldiers 21 and life before the conflict. older. While in mechanic training, the age ‘‘It [the war] hasn’t affected me at all, as taken since that fateful day to make the Amer- requirements for pilot training were lowered, far as I can recall,’’ Mondt said. Beginning in ican people safer, but our work is far from and Mondt, then 18, applied and was accepted 1951 his squadron from the war began holding complete and this is a mission we, as public into program. He went into the pilot school reunions, and the original gathering had 41 servants, can never stop striving to achieve. in Texas, and mere days before graduating participants. Though the numbers have I am also proud that this Congress passed the program was scrapped and modified to dwindled, Mondt still attends reunion func- the aptly-named Edward M. Kennedy Serve the Flight Officer Program. tions for the war. America Act which designates September 11 ‘‘In one day, November the 10th, 1942, I was I commend David Mondt for his many years a Private, a Staff Sergeant and a flight offi- as a National Day of Service and Remem- cer in a matter of hours,’’ Mondt said. of loyalty and service to our great nation. It is brance. Mondt was eventually placed with the 62nd an immense honor to represent him in the On September 11 more so than any other Troop Carrier Squadron, men with whom he United States Congress, and I wish him all the day of the year we should come together as would fly for the rest of the war. Every man best in his future endeavors. Americans and find new ways to serve our in the squadron would return home alive at f Nation. the war’s conclusion. For it was on September 11 that so many IN RECOGNITION OF THE DEDICA- The squadron flew mostly day-to-day sup- Americans unexpectedly found themselves in ply and troop transport missions. Mondt flew TION OF THE HINDU TEMPLE OF the middle of a truly horrible situation and yet a C–47 Skytrain cargo plane for the entirety CANTON of the war, and said he missed a pre-D-Day summoned the courage to help save others appearance by General Eisenhower because without regard to themselves. he was running a load of supplies. Mondt HON. GARY C. PETERS So I say to all of you that many of the originally flew runs in North Africa, then as OF MICHIGAN wounds of that fateful day will heal over time, part of the American invasion of Italy where IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES but that we will never forget the heroism we he dropped paratroopers on Sicily. Wednesday, September 15, 2010 witnessed, the lessons we learned, and the re- After the fascist collapse in Italy, Mondt demption the American people earned through was sent to England and prepared for the D- Mr. PETERS. Madam Speaker, I ask my Day invasion. Mondt would drop members of colleagues to join me in recognizing the dedi- our own strength. the 82nd Airborne in the now-famous inva- cation of the Hindu Temple of Canton, a bea- On September 11, more than any other day sion of Europe, and in the nighttime raid the con of community and spirituality benefitting in our history, we witnessed what it truly C–47s received enemy fire, but managed to the Hindu community of Greater Detroit. means to serve our Nation as a first re- deploy the paratroopers successfully. Just a little over a year ago, I stood at the sponder. ‘‘Everything was fine, as long as you were Temple site along with the members of the We witnessed police officers, fire fighters, over England or over the water. When we hit Hindu Temple to turn the first shovels of soil and paramedics racing up flights of stairs, the coast of France we started receiving fire hoping to save even a few more lives, without from the Germans,’’ Mondt said. One plane for this center’s major expansion. Its comple- from the squadron was shot down, but the tion marks a new phase of growth and promi- once thinking about their own safety. crew survived. nence for this vibrant community, and I am Its not only those of you who are already Mondt’s plane would return from the mis- proud and honored to recognize this dedica- serving our communities that understand this sion, but it was hit by anti-aircraft fire. All tion. sacrifice, it is also evident in all of our current the windows were blown out and Mondt was In October of 1986, a small group of dedi- trainees, because after 9/11 no one could pos- hit by the shrapnel flying about the cabin. cated members of the Hindu community de- sibly make the commitment to being a first re- Mondt received the Purple Heart for his in- cided that there was a clear need to build a sponder without fully understanding what kind jury, although he would carry pieces of of sacrifice was being asked of them. shrapnel in his back for years. Temple that would cater to the western sub- Despite all the events conspiring around urbs of Detroit. Construction began in 1988, As a public servant, I can not pretend to re- him that would become critical to world his- and the Temple first opened its doors on De- late to this level of sacrifice, but I do strongly tory, Mondt said that in the end the daily cember 25, 1990. share your determination that those first re- activities were orderly and regimented. For the past 20 years, the Temple has ful- sponders who lost their lives on 9/11 should ‘‘Whatever they told you to do, you did,’’ filled its role as a true center of the commu- not just merely be commemorated, but in fact Mondt said. ‘‘It was really just an everyday nity—offering classes and concerts, hosting their memories should spur us towards making occurrence. When you weren’t dropping para- countless gatherings, annual celebrations of our Nation stronger and safer. troopers, you were hauling supplies to front- Indian Independence Day, and supporting the As a Member of Congress and as an origi- line troops.’’ Mondt flew British and Polish soldiers into broader community through a Scholarship Pro- nal member of the House Homeland Security the Battle of Arnhem, but toward the end of gram for graduates of Plymouth Canton High Committee, I believe we must commit our- the war more flights were daytime oper- School. selves to providing our Nation’s first respond- ations. Mondt said that after crossing the With the completion of this new expansion, ers with all the tools they need to protect our Rhine River, there were hardly any German the Temple will be able to welcome ever-larg- communities.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:56 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E15SE0.REC E15SE0 mmaher on DSK69SOYB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1622 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 15, 2010 I also believe it is critical on this day to say management, as well as promote efficiency ous inefficiencies in the security clearance that we need Congress to bring back the and reform in government, and control spend- systems, which these reforms will help to ad- James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensa- ing within intelligence programs. dress. tion Act—and this time we need bipartisan Creation of an Inspector General for the In- Reform and oversight of personnel policies. support to pass it. telligence Community. The bill would create a The bill includes a number of provisions in- While the entire Nation watched with sorrow statutory and independent inspector general tended to help control the growth of personnel for those we lost and tried to heal emotionally for the Intelligence Community (IC/IG), whose and other administrative costs within the Intel- after that day—there were only a few brave office would have authority to conduct audits ligence Community. These include: souls who went back to that rubble day-after- and investigations within and across the ele- Caps on personnel levels at the Office of day and endured the physical and mental ments of the Intelligence Community. The the Director of National Intelligence. The bill strain of clearing the remains of the towers in IC/IG would be a powerful tool for identifying would limit the number of personnel at the Of- lower Manhattan. waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in fice of the Director of National Intelligence On that day we gave those brave souls the the Intelligence Community. (ODNI), which has increased substantially ‘‘all clear’’ sign, but we now know that we Granting access to the General Accounting since the ODNI was created. were exposing those men and women to a Office. The bill would require the General Ac- Annual personnel level assessments. The poisonous dust that would stay with them for counting Office be given access to Intelligence bill would require that the Intelligence Commu- the rest of their lives. Community records and personnel for the pur- nity conduct a comprehensive review of all We need this bill because it will finally pro- poses of conducting audits and investigation personnel, both federal employees and con- vide comprehensive health care and com- as directed by the congressional intelligence tractors across all agencies, which would as- pensation for thousands of our ailing 9/11 he- committees. These audits and investigations sist the Intelligence Community and Congress roes. have proven critical to Congress’ ability to in identifying redundancies, excessive growth, This isn’t just a bill for New York and New identify waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanage- and other inefficiencies. Jersey—this is a bill for all Americans. We ment throughout the federal government; this Report on intelligence community contrac- know that people from all 50 States were in provision will bring the same level of congres- tors. The bill would require a comprehensive lower Manhattan on or after 9/11 and now are sional oversight to the Intelligence Community. report on the use of personal services contrac- facing serious health concerns. Review of covert action programs by In- tors within the Intelligence Community, the im- This is not about Bill Pascrell or any other spector General of the Central Intelligence pact of these contractors on personnel man- public official, but I tell you all of this because Agency. The bill would require that the CIA/ agement systems, plans to convert positions I want you, the protectors of our communities, JIG conduct audits of each covert action pro- from contractor to federal employee, and ac- to know that I stand firmly behind the mission gram at least once every three years, which countability methods. The use of contractors in of our Nation’s first responders. would ensure that these critical and some- the Intelligence Community has increased We can not turn back the clock and provide times costly programs receive an appropriate substantially over the past ten years, at con- our first responders with the equipment they level of scrutiny. siderable cost to the taxpayer. should have had on 9/11, but we must take Improvements to congressional oversight. This report will enable Congress to identify every step necessary to ensure that all of you The bill would enhance congressional over- contractor mismanagement and to monitor the are equipped with the tools necessary to face sight over the Intelligence Community in a implementation of responsible and cost-effec- all the threats of the future. number of ways, which would better enable tive policies regarding contractors across the These are bipartisan solutions that all Amer- Congress to help reduce the deficit by pro- Intelligence Community. icans have embraced because we understand moting efficiency, controlling spending, and re- Reports and plans. The bill includes provi- now that if we are not strong here in our com- ducing waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanage- sions to require reports or plans on various munities than we are not safe as a Nation. ment. These include: subjects, which will assist Congress and the I want to conclude by simply stating that Reform to congressional reporting on covert Intelligence Community in determining ways to even 9 years after 9/11 we will continue to actions. The bill would make a number of im- achieve a variety of missions more efficiently bow our heads for those we lost, but we will provements to the process through which the and effectively without waste, fraud, abuse, or also hold our hands in solidarity with one an- Intelligence Community informs Congress re- mismanagement. These include: other, in the determination of those brave first garding certain sensitive covert actions, includ- Report on intelligence resources dedicated responders who proved on 9/11 that we may ing a requirement that all notifications to the to Iraq and Afghanistan. The bill would require have been attacked, but that we would not be Gang of 8 (the Speaker of the House, House a report summarizing the intelligence re- defeated. Minority Leader, Senate Majority and Minority sources dedicated to Operation New Dawn f Leader, and the Chair and Ranking Member of (formerly Operation Iraqi Freedom) and Oper- the two Intelligence Committees) be provided ation Enduring Freedom, so that Congress FINDINGS OF THE CHAIRMAN OF in writing; and that all members of the con- can ensure that they are used in the most effi- THE PERMANENT SELECT COM- gressional intelligence committees be provided cient and cost-effective manner. MITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE RE- with ‘‘general information’’ regarding a notifica- Report on transformation of the intelligence LATING TO EFFICIENCY AND RE- tion to the Gang of 8. The bill also defines the capabilities of the Federal Bureau of Investiga- FORM PURSUANT TO H. RES. 1493 specific terms that would necessitate congres- tion. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) sional notification. has undertaken significant internal restruc- HON. SILVESTRE REYES Certification of compliance with oversight re- turing to better enable it to collect intelligence OF TEXAS quirements. The bill would require the head of on potential terrorists, among other threats. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES each element of the Intelligence Community to The bill requires a comprehensive assessment certify semi-annually that the element has noti- of this effort, which would allow Congress and Wednesday, September 15, 2010 fied Congress of all significant and significant the FBI determine whether further changes Mr. REYES. Madam Speaker, pursuant to anticipated intelligence activities, as required are necessary and/or cost-effective. House Resolution 1493 and on behalf of the by law. Intelligence community financial improve- Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, I Cybersecurity oversight. The bill would re- ment and audit readiness. The bill requires submit the following findings that identify po- quire notification to Congress of all new and that each element of the Intelligence Commu- tential changes in law that help achieve deficit existing cybersecurity programs, giving Con- nity produce a plan for achieving full, unquali- reduction by reducing waste, fraud, abuse, gress better visibility into this evolving and re- fied audits by September 30, 2013, which is and mismanagement, promoting efficiency and source-intensive mission. an integral step toward implementation of reform of government, and controlling spend- Security clearance reform. The bill would re- sound financial management practices at ing within government programs authorized by quire extensive reporting to Congress, includ- these agencies. the Committee. ing a comprehensive quadrennial audit, re- Inspector General report on over-classifica- On February 26, 2010, the House of Rep- garding the processes used by the federal tion. The bill requires that the IC/IG conduct resentatives passed H.R 2701, the Intelligence government to provide security clearances. It an analysis of the over-classification of na- Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010. This would also create an ombudsman responsible tional security information and recommend legislation includes a number of changes in for addressing complaints regarding the secu- ways to resolve the problem. Over-classifica- law that would help achieve deficit reduction rity clearance system. Committee hearings tion can inhibit the sharing of intelligence, by reducing waste, fraud, abuse, and mis- and other investigations have identified numer- which can lead to redundancy and waste.

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Terrorism Task Force to help identify ways in Below are measures within the Committee’s H.R. 1665, the Coast Guard Acquisition Re- which combining federal, state, and local re- jurisdiction that have, to date, been approved form Act of 2009, which eliminates massive sources can result in a more efficient use of by the House during this Congress and reflect cost overruns and potential future costs over- those resources. the Committee’s efforts to promote efficiency, runs for Coast Guard acquisitions. Plan to implement recommendations of the government reform and result in budgetary H.R. 3619, the Coast Guard Authorization data center energy efficiency reports. The bill savings: Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011, which requires that the Director of National Intel- H.R. 553, the Reducing Over-Classification creates an acquisition directorate to provide ligence prepare a plan to comply with a report Act, which creates a standard for formatting guidance and oversight for Coast Guard ac- regarding the use of energy efficient data cen- finished intelligence and eliminates redundant quisitions, the result of which will be cost sav- ters, which would help the Intelligence Com- classification efforts. ings. munity reduce its energy costs. H.R. 2200, the Transportation Security Ad- Madam Speaker, the measures I have listed Repeal of certain reporting requirements. ministration Authorization Act, which stream- display the Committee on Homeland Security’s The bill would reduce the resources expended lines management at TSA, requires risk-based commitment to advancing legislation that across the Intelligence Community on pre- allocation of resources, and promotes oper- seeks to reduce the national deficit by pro- paring reports that are redundant or obsolete. ational efficiency. moting government efficiency while focusing f H.R. 4842, the Homeland Security Science on our primary mission of pursuing legislation and Technology Authorization Act of 2010, that enhances the security of our nation. HONORING PONZI VINEYARDS which establishes new internal controls, more f robust standards, and reforms for all of the re- RECOGNIZING STEVE search and development conducted by both HON. DAVID WU LEWANDOWSKI ON THE 20TH AN- the Department of Homeland Security’s OF OREGON NIVERSARY OF ANNOUNCING AT Science and Technology Directorate and the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SAN DIEGO POLO CLUB Domestic Nuclear Detection Office. Wednesday, September 15, 2010 H.R. 3978, the First Responder Anti-Ter- Mr. WU. Madam Speaker, I rise today to of- rorism Training Resources Act, which allows HON. DARRELL E. ISSA fering congratulations to the Ponzi Vineyards the Department of Homeland Security to ac- OF CALIFORNIA on their fortieth anniversary of outstanding cept gifts for its first responder training cen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wine making and stewardship of the land. ters, thereby alleviating need for the Depart- Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Located in Beaverton, Oregon, in the heart ment to purchase certain equipment or mate- Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to of my district, Ponzi Vineyards has a long tra- rial. recognize the tenure of Mr. Steve dition of creating highly rated wines in the H.R. 3980, the Redundancy Elimination and Lewandowski, on the occasion of his 20th an- great wine-producing region of the Willamette Enhanced Performance for Preparedness niversary as announcer at the San Diego Polo Valley. Ponzi Vineyards is internationally ac- Grants Act, which requires the identification of Club. As a beloved media personality in San claimed for producing some of the world’s fin- redundant rules and regulations and a plan to Diego County, I would like to congratulate est pinot noir, pinot grin, pinot blanc, eliminate redundant reports and regulations. Steve and celebrate his two decades of out- chardonnay and white riesling, as well as H.R. 1148, a bill to require the Secretary of standing commentary for the Club. arneis and dolcetto, two rare Italian varietals. Homeland Security to conduct a program in Known as the Voice of the San Diego Polo Ponzi Vineyards remains a family owned the maritime environment for the mobile bio- Club, Steve has provided invaluable entertain- business, with the second generation now di- metric identification of suspected individuals, ment acting as a play-by-play announcer, recting the operation. Founded by Dick and including terrorists, to enhance border secu- color commentator and ambassador for the Nancy Ponzi, the winery has always main- rity, which promotes government efficiency by game he learned to play at the club. With tained an unwavering commitment to building streamlining processing, prosecution, and de- Steve’s wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm a tradition of winemaking excellence, as well portation of suspected individuals. for the game, you wouldn’t know that he didn’t as a commitment to protecting the environ- H.R. 2868, the Chemical and Water Security have much background in polo when he ar- ment. Act of 2009, which controls spending by re- rived in San Diego in 1982 as a naval officer All of the Ponzi’s vineyard land is certified to quiring that grants be awarded on a merit and based in Coronado. But after his first match at comply with the world’s highest standard for risk based basis, streamlines the regulatory the Club in 1991, he was instantly hooked. sustainable viticulture. Since the beginning, requirements for securing chemical and water With a background in public speaking, Steve the Ponzis have instilled a strong belief in re- treatment facilities and, by enhancing the se- came in to announcing at the club by chance, spect for, and responsibility toward our natural curity of such facilities, mitigates against the as a last minute backup whose versatile tal- resources. potentially astronomical costs associated with ents instantly took everyone by storm. From I congratulate the Ponzi family on its forty the response to and recovery from a success- there it was history as Steve proceeded to years of producing high-quality wines, while si- ful terrorist attack on such a facility. take over the distinguished post that has multaneously protecting the Earth. H.R. 1617, the Department of Homeland warmed hearts for the last 20 years. f Security Component Privacy Officer Act of Novice fans count on him to provide the in- 2009, which establishes a privacy officer in troductory polo basics, seasoned veterans FINDINGS OF THE CHAIRMAN OF each Department of Homeland Security com- want the inside scoop—Steve delivers it all in THE COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND ponent, thus enhancing efficiency by reducing an eloquent balance. Known for his ability to SECURITY RELATING TO EFFI- the potential for the production of regulations convey tremendous excitement and enthu- CIENCY AND REFORM PURSUANT or guidelines that are subject to challenge siasm, Steve has announced at the World TO H. RES. 1493 under privacy laws. Cup, done commentary as ‘‘the voice of polo’’ H.R. 4748, the Northern Border Counter- for ESPN, and has traveled all over the world, HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON narcotics Strategy Act of 2010, which en- including Mexico, Ireland, and Australia. OF MISSISSIPPI hances the efficiency of governmental efforts Furthermore, Steve has made countless IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to prevent the illegal trafficking of drugs across contributions to our community as the Master the northern border by requiring a strategy of Ceremonies and auctioneer for hundreds of Wednesday, September 15, 2010 stating the specific roles and responsibilities of charity events. Steve holds a particular pas- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam relevant agencies. sion and longstanding commitment to sup- Speaker, in accordance with the Budget En- H.R. 1178, a bill to direct the Comptroller porting wounded warriors. Time and again, forcement Resolution, I submit those changes General of the United States to conduct a Steve has demonstrated his admirable dedica- in law resulting from legislation approved or study on the use of Civil Air Patrol personnel tion and unwavering support for wounded war- filed by the Committee on Homeland Security and resources to support homeland security riors and the organizations that serve them. that will help achieve deficit reduction by en- missions, and for other purposes, which re- Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues hancing efficiency, accountability and over- quires a report to Congress focusing on the please join me in recognizing Steve

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As a result, the Committee rec- ERNMENT PROGRAMS, PURSU- ommends that it be terminated. OF CALIFORNIA ANT TO H. RES. 1493 4. Termination of the Emerging Leaders Ini- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tiative: While the goals of this program are jus- Wednesday, September 15, 2010 HON. NYDIA M. VELA´ ZQUEZ tifiable, the Committee is concerned about the effectiveness and efficiency of the initiative OF NEW YORK Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise due to its program design and past perform- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to acknowledge and honor Bill Dawson ance. As a pilot program, the initiative failed to for receiving the 2010 Lifetime Achievement Wednesday, September 15, 2010 demonstrate the capacity to generate a signifi- Award. He has lived a long and distinguished Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Madam Speaker, pursu- cant economic impact despite the large share life, adhering to extremely high standards of ant to section (c)(2)(C) of H. Res. 1493, the of resources allocated to it. This program only quality and integrity. Small Business Committee has taken steps to produced 132 jobs at a cost of $800,000—an Bill Dawson was born in Glendale, California ‘‘identify changes in law that help achieve def- average of cost of $6,000 per job created. and moved to Madera in 1985. He spend ten icit reduction by reducing waste, fraud, abuse, This amount is almost twice as much as the years as the production control manager for and mismanagement, promoting efficiency and job creation cost of the Small Business Devel- National Can. He was also a plant controller reform of government, and controlling spend- opment Center program, which costs $3,500 for Penata Foods and Industrial Blow Molding. ing within Government programs’’ that fall to create one job. In addition, this program is In addition, he spent 25 years as the owner of within the Committees’ legislative jurisdiction. duplicative of SBA’s extensive network of en- Round Table Pizza and recounts the highlight With the economy beginning to show prom- trepreneurial development providers. As a re- of his careers as helping kids see the benefit ising signs of recovery, it remains imperative sult, the Committee recommends that it be ter- of a good education. that Congress and this Committee effectively minated. Bill is well connected within his community. oversee that taxpayer funds are used effec- 5. Termination of the Regional Innovation For almost twenty years, he has been a mem- tively. This includes not only terminating dupli- Clusters Initiative: The Committee has major ber of the Lions Clubs, both Breakfast and cative programs, but also taking steps to elimi- concerns over the design of the regional clus- Evening Lions. He was awarded the Lion of nate wasteful practices in federal agencies. ter program. Although the program’s goal is to the Year award seven times. Additionally, he The Committee has taken its oversight role target significant resources to regional industry was past president of Madera Linkage Foun- very seriously. H. Res. 40, which was passed clusters, the institutional framework to imple- dation. He is currently the president of the at the beginning of this Congress, amended ment the proposal has not been clearly estab- Foundation for high school Athletic Needs and Clause 2(n) of House Rule XI by requiring that lished. Plans for the allocation of resources, was the 1996 Homecoming Grand Marshall. committees undertake intensive and regular partnership agreements among local, private, Bill is married to his wife, Brenda. It is clear examination of executive branch activities. We and federal service providers in the targeted that they will leave a lasting legacy for genera- have exceeded the 1 hearing per 120 day re- areas, and decision-making coordination re- tions to come. Madam Speaker, please join quirement under H. Res. 40 and held 10 hear- main unclear. In addition, the program lacks a me in commending Bill for a life well lived and ings on the Small Business Administration specific implementation strategy, has inad- wishing him the best of luck and health as he (SBA) and its programs. This has included 4 equate federal oversight over the allocation of continues setting the standard. Government Accountability Office (GAO) in- resources, and does not contain sufficient per- vestigations, all of which were requested by formance measures to determine its success. f this Committee. Due to these limitations, there is significant HARRISON J. SHIPMAN As a direct result of these oversight activi- concern over abuse of thirds for this initiative. ties, the Committee makes the following rec- As a result, the Committee recommends that ommendations pursuant to H. Res. 1493: this program be terminated. HON. SAM GRAVES 1. Termination of Patriot Express Loan Pro- 6. Termination of the National Veterans OF MISSOURI gram: The Increased Veteran Participation Business Development Corporation: This Cor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Program contained in P.L. 110–186, the Mili- poration was created to provide training and Wednesday, September 15, 2010 tary Reservist and Veteran Small Business entrepreneurial development services to vet- Reauthorization and Opportunity Act of 2008, erans. Unfortunately, it has not reached its full Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, provides a more suitable financing alternative potential and the American Legion and Vet- I proudly pause to recognize Harrison J. Ship- for veteran-owned small businesses than the erans of Foreign Wars have called for its ter- man. Harrison is a very special young man Patriot Express Loan program. In particular, mination. Given concerns that the organization who has exemplified the finest qualities of citi- the program established in P.L. 110–186 pro- is insufficiently fulfilling its purpose to provide zenship and leadership by taking an active vides for a higher guarantees, larger loan comprehensive assistance to separating mem- part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 249, sizes, and reduced fees than the Patriot Ex- bers of the nation’s military forces, the Com- and earning the most prestigious award of press pilot program currently operated by the mittee has authored and the House passed an Eagle Scout. SBA. For this reason, the Committee rec- alternative program in H.R. 1803, the Veterans Harrison has been very active with his ommends the termination of the Patriot Ex- Business Center Act of 2009. This legislation troop, participating in many scout activities. press initiative because the alternative pro- establishes a dedicated national network to Over the many years Harrison has been in- gram established in P.L. 110–186 will better deliver the services more efficiently than the volved with scouting, he has not only earned serve veteran entrepreneurs. Corporation. The Committee’s commitment to numerous merit badges, but also the respect 2. Termination of SBA Express Loan Pro- promoting veteran entrepreneurship remains of his family, peers, and community. Most no- gram: Given increasing defaults and the pro- strong. Therefore, it is critical that assistance tably, Harrison has contributed to his commu- jected costs associated with the SBA Express programs to the sector are effective and that nity through his Eagle Scout project. Harrison program, the Committee recommends that this veterans have access to these resources so designed and constructed a memory garden at program be immediately terminated. The initia- they can establish successful enterprises in all Weston Christian Church in Weston, Missouri. tive has grown costly and does not satisfy any stages of the economy. Harrison honored the memory of 70 late mem- public policy goal, making it a poor use of 7. Termination of the Drug-Free Workplace bers of the church with bricks with their names scarce taxpayer funds. With a reduced guar- Program: The Drug-Free Workplace program inscribed on them, antee of only 50 percent, the SBA Express was originally created to assist small firms in Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join Loan program fails to provide a sufficient in- the implementation of a plethora of substance me in commending Harrison J. Shipman for centive for lenders to make loans that they abuse counseling and training activities. This his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of would otherwise not make. included creating workplace drug policies, America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- 3. Termination of the HUBZone Program: In drug prevention training and education semi- ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. the last three years, GAO has found that the nars, providing for drug-testing,

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In addition, Jim has issues. Through her leadership and activism, the financial challenges facing the govern- been the City of Long Branch’s City Attorney Claire was the essence of advocacy. Even the ment, it is not prudent to use scarce taxpayer since 1994, has served as the municipal pros- most minor task warranted her attention—she funds to purchase drug-testing services from ecutor and attorney for the zoning board for was ever on the phone, at meetings, raising and for viable private sector companies. As a the City of Long Branch, and has held the po- money and raising spirits. She remains an ex- result, the termination of program funding is sition of Ashbury Park’s City Attorney. In fact, ample for us all. appropriate due to the lack of meaningful re- he is the only City Attorney in the history of Above all, however, Claire was a loving and turns on the public investment. New Jersey to serve these cities at the same devoted wife to Michael and mother to Joe 8. Termination of the National Women’s time. Jim’s impressive legal career includes and Brian. To both my wife Colleen and I, she Business Council (NWBC)—The NWBC man- practicing before the United States Supreme was not only a dear friend but a trusted advi- date is to conduct research on women entre- Court, the United States Court of Appeals, and sor and stalwart advocate. preneurship, which is duplicative of the re- the United States Court of Claims. In so many ways, Claire’s passion, energy search work of the SBA’s Office of Advocacy. Mr. Aaron’s active participation in New Jer- and enthusiasm for life and goodness lives on Having two research entities conduct similar sey civic life extends to a variety of other in each of us. Her memory inspires us to work research is unnecessary and the NWBC fund- spheres as well. In 2006, Jim was appointed toward a world that expresses our shared val- ing should be terminated. The Office of Advo- the Commissioner of the New Jersey Racing ues. She is missed. She is cherished. And she cacy is the appropriate entity to conduct all Commission. He also sits on the Board of will always be in our hearts. entrepreneurship-related research as it bene- Trustees of the Hollywood Golf Club. In addi- f fits from both economies of scale and scope tion, because religion is important to him, Jim in its organization structure and staff capabili- has attended Temple Beth Miriam for his en- FINDINGS OF THE CHAIRMAN OF ties. tire life. He is now a member of the Temple’s THE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT In the last 18 months, small businesses Board of Trustees. AND GOVERNMENT REFORM RE- have increasingly turned to the SBA for assist- Jim’s wife Madlyn Aaron was a school LATING TO EFFICIENCY AND RE- ance. This has helped stem job losses and, in teacher in the Long Branch school system for FORM PURSUANT TO H. RES. 1493 some parts of the country, created pockets of over 33 years. She holds a B.A. and an MBA new growth. As a result, we are now begin- from Monmouth University, and her commit- HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS ment to education has continued even after ning to see signs of strength, as private sector OF NEW YORK retirement. Madlyn and Jim sponsor the Leslie jobs continue to be added. To this end, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES B. Aaron Scholarship Fund which provides a National Association for Business Economics scholarship to a deserving Long Branch High Wednesday, September 15, 2010 recently found that 31 percent of companies School senior every year. They also sponsor added jobs between April and June, the high- Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, pursuant to Heimlich-Aaron Scholarship Fund which pro- est level since 2007. Additionally, 39 percent subsection (c)(2) of H. Res. 1493, the House- vides a scholarship for a worthy graduate of of businesses surveyed reported that they ex- passed Budget Enforcement Resolution, I am Temple Beth Miriam’s Hebrew High School. pect to hire more workers over the next six submitting the following information for printing The couple supports Monmouth University and months, which is the most since January in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. The Budget the Monmouth Medial Center, and their con- 2008. Such growth is promising and it sug- Enforcement Resolution requires that I identify tributions to civic life also include their active gests that the business climate is becoming the Committee actions that help achieve deficit membership in the Long Branch Chamber of ripe for the establishment of new firms. This reduction by reducing waste, fraud, and abuse Commerce. Perhaps most notably, Jim and means that the SBA needs to be prepared to in government programs, promoting efficiency Madlyn recently served as co-chairs of the help these firms succeed, while also con- and government reform, and controlling Temple Beth Miriam’s ‘‘Capital Campaign.’’ taining its costs. The Committee’s proposals, if spending in the government programs. This The campaign successfully raised over $2.5 implemented, will accomplish this by reducing requirement reflects the House’s commitment million dollars for the Temple. the federal deficit, curtailing fraud, and ena- to deficit reduction and bringing about a more Madam Speaker, please join me in leading bling the SBA to focus on its most important efficient and accountable government for the this body in acknowledgement of the dedica- and successful programs. By increasing effi- American people. As Chairman of the Over- tion of James and Madlyn Aaron to their com- ciency, the agency’s existing tools and re- sight Committee, I am pleased to comply with munity. Their contributions to civic life and sources can be improved, without imposing this requirement. charitable and religious organizations make additional costs on the taxpayer. This is a A September 2 letter from the Speaker of them tremendously valued citizens of my dis- means to not only act in a fiscally prudent the House and Majority Leader to House trict and the state of New Jersey. manner, but also a way to meet the needs of Committee Chairs identifies some of the im- our nation’s small businesses. f portant legislative steps the Oversight Com- mittee has taken to promote deficit reduction, f HONORING THE LIFE AND WORK OF DR. CLAIRE COLEMAN fiscal responsibility, and government reform in IN RECOGNITION OF MADLYN AND the 111th Congress. The Oversight Committee JAMES AARON and the House of Representatives passed the HON. GARY C. PETERS Government Efficiency, Effectiveness and Per- OF MICHIGAN formance Improvement Act, H.R. 2142. As the HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW JERSEY letter acknowledges, the enhanced oversight Wednesday, September 15, 2010 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES provided by this legislation will significantly cut Mr. PETERS. Madam Speaker, I ask my government waste. In addition, the Committee Wednesday, September 15, 2010 colleagues to rise today to remember and approved the Improper Payments Elimination Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today honor the life of a dear friend, Dr. Claire and Reduction Act, H.R. 3393, which was also in recognition of James and Madlyn Aaron’s Colman. Claire was an accomplished physi- signed into law (as S. 1508) on July 22, 2010. long-standing dedication to their community cian, a staunch champion of women’s rights, The Office of Management and Budget re- and to applaud their many contributions to the and a dedicated Democratic activist. cently reported that the federal government public. I hope that their faithful devotion to the Since her passing last December, friends made an astonishing $98 billion in duplicate, state of New Jersey may serve as an example from around the Metro-Detroit area and Michi- erroneous, or undocumented payments in to us all. gan have remembered Claire in various ways, 2009. The Committee’s and the Congress’ ef- James Aaron has been practicing law for 41 including a most fitting dedication by the Bir- forts, in passing H.R. 3393 / S. 1508, will pro- years and is a member of the New Jersey mingham-Bloomfield Democratic Club of a vide the government with the tools it needs to State Bar and Monmouth Bar Association. He park bench in Birmingham’s Shain Park. I am recover these overpayments for the American is currently partner at the distinguished firm of honored to add my words today to the growing taxpayers and stop them from occurring in the Ansell Grimm & Aaron, based in Ocean, New list of tributes of Claire’s life. first instance.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:56 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E15SE0.REC E15SE0 mmaher on DSK69SOYB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1626 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 15, 2010 In addition to these important reforms, the vide reliable assessments as to whether the Chairs, and the Members of this body as we Oversight Committee is pursuing a broad- taxpayers are receiving full value from im- take steps to eliminate the deficit, and pro- based approach to deficit reduction and budg- portant government programs. H.R. 2646, mote government that best protects the in- which is awaiting action in the Senate, will terests of the U.S. taxpayers. et savings. The Committee’s actions include increase the effectiveness of GAO by ensur- direct oversight of agencies to improve and ing that GAO is not unnecessarily restricted address inefficient practices that would result in its efforts to secure necessary information f in over $19.4 billion in budget savings. The in the course of performing its auditing and INTRODUCTION OF THE HATCH Committee also has advanced legislative re- investigative functions for the Congress. ACT NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION forms to strengthen the internal watchdogs at EMPOWERING FEDERAL EMPLOYEES TO COMBAT PARITY ACT government agencies, improve the investiga- WASTE, FRAUD, AND ABUSE tive and auditing arm of Congress, empower The Oversight Committee is committed to federal workers to fight fraud and waste with- advancing H.R. 1507, the Whistleblower Pro- HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON out fear of retaliation, improve government ef- tection Enhancement Act of 2009, and is cur- ficiency by facilitating the sale of surplus fed- rently negotiating with the Senate on this OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA essential reform. Similar legislation was eral real property, and save hundreds of mil- passed as part of the Recovery Act in the be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lions of tax dollars by expediting the transition ginning of the Congress, but was unfortu- Wednesday, September 15, 2010 of government-wide telecommunication serv- nately stripped out in conference with the ices. These efforts are described below. Senate. The government should make every Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today HOLDING AGENCIES ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE IM- effort to ensure that tax dollars are not to introduce the Hatch Act National Capital misspent or vulnerable to waste, fraud, or PLEMENTATION OF OVER $19.4 BILLION IN COST Region Parity Act. This bill would remedy an SAVINGS REFORMS abuse. Federal employees at financial and other agencies throughout the government omission in federal law that treats District of At the request of the Oversight Com- Columbia residents who work for the federal mittee, Inspectors General from across the are often the first to witness abuses or ille- government identified improvements and ef- gality that presents a risk to the taxpayer. government differently from their federal col- ficiencies in government operations that They are in a position to call attention to leagues in the Washington metropolitan area. would result in over $19.4 billion in savings waste in government operations because This omission is another remnant of the days to the federal budget if fully implemented. they see what is happening inside our gov- before the District of Columbia was a self-gov- ernment on a day-to-day basis. Providing As the country begins to recover from the erning jurisdiction. This bill would give the Of- economic crisis, the American public should strong protections for those who disclose misconduct helps to promote a more ac- fice of Personnel Management (OPM) author- have confidence that agencies will be held ity to designate the District of Columbia similar accountable for taking any actions necessary countable and transparent federal bureauc- to recover such significant savings of their racy. Importantly, the legislation also ex- to other local jurisdictions so that federal em- hard-earned tax dollars. The Oversight Com- tends strong whistleblower protections to ployees who reside there may take an active employees of government contractors. mittee will monitor implementation of each part in political management and political cam- of these IG recommendations. The Com- FACILITATING SAVINGS THROUGH SALES OF paigns for local partisan elections. Under the mittee will require agency heads to report REAL PROPERTY Hatch Act, OPM only has authority to des- back on the steps they are taking to recoup Last September, the Oversight Committee ignate Maryland and Virginia localities in the these savings for the U.S. taxpayers, to pro- favorably reported H.R. 2495, the Federal immediate vicinity of the District, or towns in vide a timeline for the realization of these Real Property Disposal Act. This legislation which the majority of voters are federal em- savings, and detail any administrative or would encourage the sale of surplus federal legislative action needed to bring about real property by allowing the General Serv- ployees, as exempt from the Hatch Act’s pro- these savings and efficiencies. ices Administration to use its funds to pre- hibition on federal employee participation in local partisan elections. Currently, federal em- STRENGTHENING THE IG COMMUNITY pare unneeded properties to be reported ex- cess. It would also allow agencies to retain ployees residing in 47 Maryland localities, 15 The Oversight Committee is also taking the proceeds from the sale of surplus real legislative action to promote better and Virginia localities and 12 other localities across property. These measures would implement more efficient government. This September, the United States are permitted to participate recommendations by GAO, which has stated in local partisan elections. the Committee plans to bring legislation in its High-Risk Series that the funding (H.R. 5815) to the floor of the House of Rep- needed to prepare property for disposal and OPM’s authority to exempt certain localities resentatives that will better equip Inspectors some agencies’ inability to retain sale pro- recognizes that, if large numbers of residents General to fulfill their statutory mission of ceeds have been longstanding barriers to the in a jurisdiction are federal employees, much rooting out waste and fraud in the federal sale of surplus property. The language of government. The legislation complements of a locality’s population would be denied the H.R. 2495 is being added to S. 1510, the United opportunity to participate in local affairs. When and strengthens the Committee’s ongoing States Secret Service Uniformed Division the Hatch Act was passed in 1940, the old oversight efforts in this area. The legislation Modernization Act, and the Oversight Com- will require corrective action by government mittee is currently negotiating with the Civil Service Commission (CSC) was given agencies to address IG cost saving rec- Senate on final language for the bill. authority to exempt federal employees living in ommendations. A statutory mandate will re- SAVING TAX DOLLARS BY EXPEDITING THE Maryland and Virginia localities near D.C. be- move the bureaucratic inertia and barriers TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRANSITION cause large numbers of residents of those lo- that too often slow or thwart agency efforts calities were, and continue to be, federal em- to tackle inefficiencies that account for bil- The delay in transitioning government- lions of dollars in unnecessary spending wide telecommunications services from the ployees. However, CSC was not given the every year. The legislation will also provide General Services Administration’s FTS2001 same authority for the District of Columbia, IGs with the tools they need to conduct com- contract to Networx has resulted in the loss even though a large number of residents plete and thorough investigations of waste, of approximately $22 million a month. At the were, and continue to be, federal employees, fraud, and abuse in government contracting. current pace, those losses could total be- probably because D.C. did not have local tween $300 million and a half-billion dollars Collectively, the reforms in H.R. 5815 will elections until the Home Rule Act of 1973. strengthen the authority of IGs so they can in unrealized cost savings by May 2011. The better fulfill their important mission of Oversight Committee held a hearing on this This bill is part of our ongoing mission to fighting waste and protecting the interests issue in May 2010 and will continue closely wipe away all the disparate treatment of Dis- of the taxpayers. monitoring and working with the General trict residents left in federal law. Our related Services Administration, the Office of Man- IMPROVING THE GAO pending bill, the Hatch Act Reform Act (H.R. agement and Budget, and individual Agen- 1345), which the House passed last year and During this Congress, the House of Rep- cies to expedite the transition to Networx. In resentatives passed legislation (H.R. 2646) addition, I am planning to introduce legisla- is now on its way to the Senate floor, would sponsored by the Oversight Committee that tion requiring agencies to complete the tran- permit the District of Columbia, the only local will strengthen the authority and effective- sition to Networx before the current FTS2001 jurisdiction where local government employees ness of the General Accountability Office bridge and crossover contracts expire in May are under the federal Hatch Act, to enact and (GAO). The GAO helps inform the Congress, 2011. If enacted, this legislation would elimi- operate under its own local Hatch Act, like Executive agencies, and the public about nate the need for the General Services Ad- other jurisdictions in the United States. areas and programs within the federal gov- ministration to enter into any additional ernment that are performing well, and those bridge contracts. I ask my colleagues to join me in recog- that need to be improved or are vulnerable I look forward to continuing to work with nizing the District of Columbia as a self-gov- to waste, fraud, and abuse. GAO audits pro- House leadership, the other Committee erning jurisdiction by supporting this bill.

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OF PENNSYLVANIA IN HONOR OF THE OBAMA WAY f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE Wednesday, September 15, 2010 PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 15TH LITERACY AWARENESS DAY IN Mr. KANJORSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise HON. SAM FARR WHEATON, ILLINOIS today to ask you and my esteemed colleagues OF CALIFORNIA in the House of Representatives to join me in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognizing Thomas E. Pugh on his retirement Wednesday, September 15, 2010 HON. PETER J. ROSKAM from the John Heinz Rehabilitation Center in OF ILLINOIS Mr. FARR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognize the efforts of a remarkable group of Mr. Pugh was born in Hunlock Creek, Penn- citizens in my Central California district. They Wednesday, September 15, 2010 sylvania in 1942. are gathering today to commemorate our na- Mr. ROSKAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today A lifelong resident of Northeastern Pennsyl- tion’s historic election, nearly two years ago, to recognize September 15th 2010, as Lit- vania, Mr. Pugh graduated from Northwest of its first African-American President. No eracy Awareness Day in Wheaton, Illinois, in Area High School in Shickshinny, Pennsyl- American could remain unmoved by this great the heart of my Congressional District. vania before attending the Pennsylvania State historic watershed. That is particularly true in Literacy Awareness Day is an initiative of University where he majored in English. the California Central Coast Community of the non-profit group Literacy DuPage. Literacy Mr. Pugh served in the United States Navy Seaside. DuPage reaches over 30 communities in during the Vietnam War. Seaside grew up as an Army town, the DuPage County. The group’s mission is to For the past three decades, Mr. Pugh has neighboring community to Fort Ord, one of the change the lives of future generations by pro- worked at the John Heinz Rehabilitation Cen- U.S. Army’s largest training and operational viding one-on-one English literacy tutoring for ter in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, part of the bases for much of the 20th Century. That adults. To celebrate Literacy Awareness Day Allied Services network of health care and alone would have made Seaside much like on September 15th, participating Wheaton service organizations that provide rehabilita- any other Army town across the country—ex- businesses will donate a portion of their sales tive, vocational, home care, and residential cept that Fort Ord was the first Army facility to to help fund the group’s literacy programs. services throughout Northeastern Pennsyl- desegregate following President Truman’s Today, we join together to celebrate Literacy vania. 1948 executive order. So while the home Awareness Day and the growth and continued John Heinz Rehab specializes in inpatient states of many prominent Army bases re- good works of Literacy DuPage. rehabilitation services, particularly in the areas mained gripped by segregation, Fort Ord and Madam Speaker and Distinguished Col- of brain injury, injured worker recovery, and its surrounding communities became a magnet leagues, please join me in recognizing Sep- pediatrics. for African American soldiers to serve and tember 15th as Literacy Awareness Day in After almost thirty years working at John later to retire. As Seaside’s first lawyer, my fa- Wheaton, Illinois, and in wishing Literacy Heinz Rehab and Allied Services, Mr. Pugh ther, the late State Senator Fred Farr, rep- DuPage continued success. will retire as Senior Vice President and Chief resented many soldiers who wanted to avoid f Operating Officer. reassignment to a southern state post be- Mr. Pugh’s exemplary work at John Heinz cause they had married a white or Asian TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF K–9 Rehab over the past few decades has been woman during their time in the service and SERGEANT THOMAS ‘‘TOMMY’’ recognized throughout the Commonwealth of could not return to a State where that mar- ALEXANDER Pennsylvania. riage was illegal. In 2009, Mr. Pugh received the Individual So the election of an African-American child HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER Distinguished Service Award from the Penn- of a mixed marriage holds a special sym- OF LOUISIANA sylvania Association of Rehabilitation Facili- bolism for a community that grew out the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ties. same hard fought tradition of multi-racial toler- This award recognizes an individual who, ance. Which brings me to the efforts of this re- Wednesday, September 15, 2010 ‘‘by an unusual act or by a significant history markable group of Seaside community mem- Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam Speaker, I rise of service, has made a substantial contribution bers. today to pay tribute to the life of K–9 Sergeant to the development of rehabilitation facility or Following the election, the idea arose that Thomas ‘‘Tommy’’ Alexander, a brave and has a marked impact on both the quality and Seaside should rename one of its primary dedicated Rayville police officer, who was fa- quantity of services provided by rehabilitation thoroughfares in honor of President Obama. tally shot in the line of duty on September 11, programs.’’ An informal committee of volunteers took the 2010 at the age of 57. Throughout his career, Mr. Pugh has also idea and worked through the intricacies to mu- Alexander was a devoted husband and fa- consistently donated his time and efforts nicipal administration. A full name change ther of two as well as a faithful community ad- throughout the community. posed significant challenges to the businesses vocate. In addition to his duties as an officer, He has served on the boards of the Greater and residents who had invested in the Street’s he shared his talent of cooking to help local Wilkes-Bane Association for the Blind, the traditional name. A compromise was reached. churches raise money and lent his time to the Luzerne County Community College Founda- So this afternoon Seaside community mem- local high school by taking tickets at games tion, the Northwest Area School District, and bers and elected leaders will gather to give and making travel arrangements for the foot- the Arthritis Foundation, where he was hon- Broadway Avenue the honorary designation of ball team. A lifelong friend said it best as he ored as ‘‘The Community Leader of the Year’’ ‘Obama Way’ in recognition of our Nation’s described Alexander as a ‘‘selfless man, who in 2006. historic election of its first African-American had God in his heart.’’ Mr. Pugh has also devoted his time to as- President. To my knowledge this is one of the I extend my deepest condolences to those sisting local veterans, and has been a strong first such street designations in the United he leaves behind. Words cannot express the advocate for children suffering from autism States in honor of the President, though I am depth of the loss felt by his family, friends and and learning disabilities. confident that many more will follow. community he loved to serve. Mr. Pugh currently resides in Hunlock In closing, I formally recognize those leading Madam Speaker, I am honored to recognize Creek, Pennsylvania with his wife, the former citizens who played the central role in this the service and sacrifice of Tommy Alexander. Christine Cummings. They have four children, small, but remarkable achievement. They in- He was a remarkable example to us all, and Jennifer, Sarah, Rachel, and Matthew. clude the Chairman of the Obama Way Com- today, I salute him.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:56 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E15SE0.REC E15SE0 mmaher on DSK69SOYB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1628 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 15, 2010 HONORING DON AND CATHI I am honored to have this opportunity to FINDINGS SUBMITTED BY JOHN WARNOCK recognize John for his dedication and achieve- CONYERS, JR., CHAIRMAN OF ments during his thirty years of service. I wish HOUSE COMMITTEE ON THE JU- HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH John and his wife, Betty, all the best. I am DICIARY PURSUANT TO H. RES. OF CALIFORNIA confident John will continue his good works 1493 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and find happiness in the years ahead. Wednesday, September 15, 2010 HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. f OF MICHIGAN Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to acknowledge and honor Don and COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RE- Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Cathi Warnock for receiving the 2010 Lifetime SOURCES FINDINGS PURSUANT Achievement Award. They have lived a long TO THE BUDGET ENFORCEMENT Mr. CONYERS. Madam Speaker, pursuant and distinguished life, adhering to extremely RESOLUTION to H. Res. 1493, as chair of the Committee on high standards of quality and integrity. the Judiciary, I submit the following highlights The Warnocks meet at California State Uni- of ‘‘changes in law’’ enacted in the 111th Con- versity, San Jose and married in 1965. They HON. NICK J. RAHALL II gress within the jurisdiction of the Committee then moved to Cathi’s hometown of Madera, that ‘‘help achieve deficit reduction by reduc- OF WEST VIRGINIA where Don went to work for his father-in-law ing waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, at Valley Grain Products in 1971. In 1986, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES promoting efficiency and reform of govern- Don left the company and with Cathi, founded ment, and controlling spending within Govern- Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Warnock Food Products. Today, Warnock ment programs.’’ These enacted changes in law include: Food Products is the largest snack food com- Mr. RAHALL. Madam Speaker, on behalf of (1) Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act pany in Madera. the Committee on Natural Resources, pursu- (Public Law 111–21). This law clarifies and The Warnocks are well connected within ant to subsection (c)(2) of H. Res. 1493, which strengthens the criminal penalties for various their community. They have been involved in passed the House on July 1, 2010, I am sub- forms of fraud, including fraud in connection Camp Fire USA, the Alegria Guild, and the mitting findings that identify changes in law with the Troubled Asset Relief Program and Madera Sunrise Rotary. Additionally, Don has that help achieve deficit reduction by reducing other federal assistance programs, including been involved with the Boy Scouts of America waste, fraud, abuse and mismanagement and economic stimulus funds. It also strengthens and was a founding member of the Madera Ag promoting reform of government programs. incentives and protections under the False Boosters. In this regard, the Committee on Natural Claims Act for private citizens to help root out Don and Cathi are proud parents and fraud against the federal government and help grandparents of three children and five grand- Resources has reported, and the House has passed, H.R. 3534, the ‘‘Consolidated Land, bring the perpetrators to justice. See 111 children. It is clear that they will leave a lasting Cong. Rec. H5260–67 (May 6, 2009). legacy for generations to come. Energy and Aquatic Resources Act of 2010.’’ According to the Congressional Budget Office, (2) Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement Madam Speaker, please join me in com- and Reform Extension Act (Public Law 111– mending Mr. and Mrs. Warnock for a life well- this legislation would reduce future deficits by $5.3 billion over the 2011–2015 period and 30). This law extends and strengthens a tem- lived and wishing him the best of luck and porary program that promotes more effective health as he continues setting the standard. $1.7 billion over the 2011–2020 period by re- ducing abuses which have occurred in the fed- and efficient detection and prosecution of ille- f eral offshore oil and gas leasing program and gal price-fixing cartels, by giving secondary HONORING JOHN CALLENDER ON by promoting greater efficiencies in those pro- participants in the cartel legal protection for THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIRE- grams. blowing the whistle on the cartel and cooper- MENT ating in the investigation and prosecution. This Specifically, the Consolidated Land, Energy, program has been demonstrated to substan- and Aquatic Resources Act would make sev- tially enhance the reach of the Justice Depart- HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI eral significant changes to current law in order ment’s cartel enforcement resources. See 111 OF OHIO to create greater efficiencies, transparency, Cong. Rec. H3716–7 (May 24, 2010). IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and accountability in the development of fed- (3) Human Rights Enforcement Act (Public Wednesday, September 15, 2010 eral energy resources. In this regard, the bill Law 111–122). This law consolidates Justice would impose tough new ethics standards, in- Department jurisdiction over serious human Mr. TIBERI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to cluding putting an end to the revolving door rights crimes into one section within the De- honor and celebrate the retirement of Mr. John between government and the oil and gas in- partment’s Criminal Division. This will enable Callender from the Ohio Hospital Association. dustry. It would reform the Minerals Manage- the Department to employ its enforcement re- His August 30, 2010 retirement marked thirty ment Service by breaking it up and removing sources with greater efficiency and effective- years of service. the conflict-of-interest between leasing, in- ness to vigorously prosecute perpetrators of John is a native of St. Joseph, Michigan and spections, and revenue collection. And it serious human rights crimes. See 111 Cong. a graduate of Michigan State University. Prior would close royalty loopholes that allow com- Rec. H14892–4 (December 15, 2009). to his work at the Ohio Hospital Association, panies to get away with shortchanging the (4) Foreign Evidence Request Efficiency Act John worked at the Health Care Financing Ad- American people, including provisions de- (Public Law 111–79). This law promotes great- ministration, within the Department of Health signed to do away with the ability for compa- er efficiency and cooperation in international and Human Services for ten years. He also nies to pay zero royalties during times of high law enforcement by streamlining the process served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was hon- oil prices—consumers paying sky-high gas by which the federal government responds to orably discharged in 1977. prices that fuel record profits should not face requests for evidence by foreign governments During his tenure, the Ohio Hospital Asso- the indignity of receiving no royalty on the sale in their investigations. Instead of having to file ciation has benefited from John’s hard work of the public’s oil. and process a request separately in every fed- and institutional knowledge. He oversaw activi- eral judicial district where the evidence or wit- The legislation would also provide for strong ties for all fiscal matters affecting Medicare, nesses might be found, which could require in- new safety standards for offshore drilling, in- Medicaid and health insurance. John was also volvement by a dozen or more different U.S. cluding independent certifications of critical responsible for maintaining professional rela- Attorneys on a single request, the request can equipment, demonstrations of the ability to re- tionships with Congress and the executive now be handled centrally by one or two U.S. spond to future blowouts or major spills, in- branch, managing the Hospital Care Assur- Attorneys. See 111 Cong. Rec. H10092–4 ance Program, the Data Services Program, creased inspections, stiffer penalties for safety (Sept. 30, 2009). and chairing the Ohio Hospital Association’s violations, and an end to the practice of In addition, other proposed legislation within Center for Education. He served as chair of issuing environmental waivers for drilling the jurisdiction of the Committee has been ap- Ohio Hospital Capital, OHA Solutions and the plans. proved by the House and would reduce waste, Ohio Health Council. He is a member of the Enactment of this legislation would reduce fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, promote Healthcare Financial Management Association the budget deficit and reform government pro- efficiency and reform of government, and con- and the American Society of Association Ex- grams while promoting the energy security of trol spending within Government programs. ecutives. the United States. This legislation includes:

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TRENT FRANKS would improve the efficiency of the federal Committee members about many aspects of OF ARIZONA court system, including by improving the con- DOJ operations. The Committee has sub- trol and protection of confidential information mitted followup written questions, including IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the reporting of criminal wiretapping or- questions focusing on efforts to improve DOJ ders; and Wednesday, September 15, 2010 (7) H.R. 3808, the Interstate Recognition of efficiency with respect to financial and grant Notarizations Act of 2009, which would im- funds management. On March 4, 2010, the Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. Madam Speaker, I prove the efficiency of federal and state courts Committee’s Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland rise today to honor a great American, a former by requiring them to recognize documents Security Subcommittee held a hearing on ef- Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army, lawfully notarized in any state where interstate forts to enforce criminal laws against medicaid Annette Bergeron. Annette is the MATC su- commerce is involved. fraud, which included testimony from the De- pervisor of the P.T. Amputee section over at In addition to the legislative activity de- partment’s Criminal Division. Overall, the Walter Reed. She has worked virtually with all scribed above, the Committee has conducted Committee has held 12 oversight hearings of the amputees coming back from the war. extensive oversight aimed at reducing waste, during this year alone focusing on DOJ, in- She inspires all of her patients with her mo- fraud, abuse, and mismanagement and im- cluding testimony from officials from the Anti- tivation and ability to reach so deep down in- proving federal government efficiency. A pri- trust, Civil, Criminal, and Civil Rights Divisions, side of all of her wounded warriors. Inspiring mary focus of the Committee’s oversight ef- the FBI, and the Executive Office of Immigra- them by demanding the best out of all her he- forts is the Department of Justice (DOJ) and tion Review. roes, as she brings them to new heights by its component divisions and agencies, includ- not pitying them but pushing them beyond ing the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). (11) Committee Oversight on Other Federal their limits. And her greatest gift is knowing Both the Committee and the DOJ Inspector Agencies. The Committee has also held a her patients, with her strong knowledge and General have devoted considerable attention number of oversight hearings focusing on sixth sense to read them. to the FBI, DOJ, and other agencies, with sev- agencies within its jurisdiction that are outside eral Committee hearings held relating to the DOJ. For example, focusing on hearings dur- There are families all across this nation, and Bureau and other agencies this year, includ- ing this session, on March 23, 2010, the Com- magnificent heroes who will carry her in their ing: mittee’s Subcommittee on Immigration, Citi- hearts for the rest of their lives. Knowing the (8) Committee Oversight Focusing on FBI- zenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Inter- great debt they owe to her, and the angels ATF Problems. The Committee’s Crime, Ter- national Law held an oversight hearing on the over at Walter Reed who are but some of our rorism, and Homeland Security Subcommittee U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services nations greatest unsung heroes, I ask that this held a hearing on February 24, 2010, focusing (USCIS), which included testimony from the poem penned in honor of her at the request of on three recent Inspector General reports rais- Department of Homeland Security’s Inspector SSG. Poe of North Carolina and by Albert ing concerns about long-standing problems in General and the Government Accountability Caswell, be placed in the RECORD. FBI and other DOJ operations. These include Office on efforts to improve information tech- Move Me wasteful and potentially dangerous overlap nology, fees, and other aspects of USCIS Move me. . . . and rivalry between the FBI and the Bureau of management. On May 5, 2010, the Committee Bend me, reach me . . . then she. . . . Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives held an oversight hearing on the United States As she so but brings out, but the very best in (ATF) on explosives investigations, backlog Patent and Trademark Office (PTO), which led me! and related problems concerning the FBI’s for- to the PTO-related legislation discussed As she will not so rest, will she! eign language translation work, and coordina- above. On May 20, 2010, the Committee’s So relentless, but to the tenth degree! tion and related problems concerning DOJ and Like a Jedi Knight, her light we see! Subcommittee on Commercial and Administra- And from all of us, will not so settle for less FBI anti-gang activities. The hearing and re- tive Law held a hearing on the recently re- . . . will she! lated oversight of the FBI and DOJ have re- vived Administrative Conference of the United Until, I can but so be. . . . vealed significant progress in addressing States (ACUS), which featured testimony by So but be, but the very best I can be! these difficulties, and DOJ indicated at the the Chairman of ACUS and Supreme Court Men and women without arms and legs. . . . hearing that it was moving forward vigorously Justices Stephen Breyer and Antonin Scalia. Broken into so many pieces, as are they. . . . to complete its efforts to resolve the decade- On June 29, 2010, the Subcommittee on Magnificent heroes who to this our nation so gave. . . . long FBI–ATF problems. In fact, in early Au- Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security held gust, 2010, the acting Deputy Attorney Gen- As she’s rebuilding fine lives night and day! an oversight hearing featuring testimony from The queen of pain, bringing all of them to a eral issued a memorandum and protocol the Secret Service. And on July 27, 2010, the better day. . . . specifying the division of responsibility be- Commercial and Administrative Law Sub- With but her heart of a lioness, bringing us tween FBI and ATF on explosives-related mat- committee held a hearing on Federal Rule- to the highest degree! ters, including the conduct of investigations making and the Regulatory Process, which in- All in what a heart can be, as she so bids us and the maintenance of a single national ex- cluded testimony from Cass Sunstein, Admin- to so believe. . . . So begs us all to so reach . . . to so reach, so plosives database. istrator of the federal Office of Information and (9) Other Committee Oversight Concerning deeply down so deep. . . . Regulatory Affairs. the FBI. On March 24, 2010, the Committee As her promise, to us all as she so keeps. . . . held a hearing including representatives of the Move me!. touch me! motivating all of us, as FBI’s Terrorist Screening Center, as well as f such she! As does she! the National Counterterrorism Center and the PERSONAL EXPLANATION As against all odds, but to the core, reaching Departments of Homeland Security and State, us all so very deeply. . . . which focused on efforts to improve the shar- Letting us all, but to be . . . but the very ing and analyzing of information to prevent ter- best we can be. . . . rorism. On May 20, 2010, the Committee’s HON. DENNY REHBERG From out of the ashes of war, so resurrecting Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security OF MONTANA all of our lives indeed! Subcommittee held a hearing at which an FBI Making us whole, giving us all that we so IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES representative provided an update concerning need! national efforts to eliminate the DNA backlog For in her world, there is no such word as Wednesday, September 15, 2010 self pity! in forensic casework and the Combined DNA Only, how high a soul can reach! Index System that supports the national DNA Mr. REHBERG. Madam Speaker, on rollcall Making us all so believe! database. A staff briefing on FBI efforts to No. 519 and 520, I was unavoidably detained As an angel on earth, as but her fine worth! remedy the backlog is scheduled for Sep- due to travel complications. Had I been To all of our precious men and women, of tember 20, 2010. present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ that red, white & blue. . . .

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For them she so bleeds, so tried and true! BOONE COUNTY VETERANS: CLYDE ‘‘BILL’’ the base bound for targets further into Eng- A shining star over at Walter Reed, a real NEELY land. who’s who! (By Alexander Hutchins) ‘‘People forget how smart the Germans For Bo knows hearts, of most heroic hues! were,’’ Neely said. Clyde ‘‘Bill’’ Neely, 86, a former Army Air And how to get inside them so very deep to At the end of the war, Neely and the 8th Corps Sergeant, lives a full life. He resides view! Air Corps were assigned to pack up equip- today in his childhood home, and what was Bo, you move me! oh yes you do! ment and prepare to deploy to the pacific once an attached grocery store is now a per- theater. That redeployment was thankfully f sonal museum to his life’s achievements. unnecessary and Neely was released from the HONORING THE SERVICE AND SAC- Neely served in the Boone Fire Department Air Corps while on duty in California. after the war, drawing strength from the RIFICE OF UNITED STATES Neely returned home and ran the family same discipline he called upon when he grocery store, but after marrying his wife ARMY SECOND LIEUTENANT served in the Army Air Corps in World War Florence and starting a family he was in- MARK J. PINCEK II. formed of an open position on the Boone Fire Neely was born in Boone in 1924 in a house Department in 1951. He would serve a career HON. GABRIELLE GIFFORDS across the street from his current residence. with the Boone Fire Department until retire- He graduated from high school and played OF ARIZONA ment in 1984. He also coached baseball for al- sports in the community. Neely met his wife most 20 years. When a drowning occurred at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Florence while still in high school. They Ledges State Park, Neely was instrumental Wednesday, September 15, 2010 would marry in 1943, and he would be one of in one of the first underwater rescue teams Ms. GIFFORDS. Madam Speaker, I rise the few married men in his unit. in the state. He and Florence would raise ‘‘I had a real excellent childhood. In fact, three sons: Allen, Richard and Ronald (who today to honor United States Army 2LT Mark I’ve had an excellent life,’’ Neely said with a has since passed away). J. Pincek, who passed away on July 11, 2010. smile. Neely attributed much of his success in the Born and raised in Michigan, Mark joined His father was a butcher who ran a grocery fire department to the attitude and dis- the U.S. Navy in July, 1991 and rose to the out of the house that the Neely’s now reside cipline he acquired as a result of his service. rank of Petty Officer Second Class. He served in. Neely would run the grocery for several ‘‘People don’t realize it, but your fire de- two deployments aboard the USS Vicksburg years when he returned from the war, though partment to be exact, or your police depart- as a gunner’s mate before graduating from he would eventually close the store and join ment, have to be partially military,’’ Neely said. Florida State University with a Bachelor’s De- the fire department. Neely’s role in the war began in 1943. His training also helped him learn to con- gree in communication and film studies. ‘‘Originally I started right after I got out trol his temper, restraining a tendency he On September 17, 2009, Mark graduated of school, because we knew after Pearl Har- had to ‘‘fight at the drop of a hat’’ in his from Fort Benning’s Officer Candidate School bor that our life was going to be in the mili- younger days. and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant tary,’’ Neely said. Neely said he has no real regrets from his in the U.S. Army. He was then assigned to He had wanted to train in a nearby mili- time in the war. ‘‘I did it. I’d do it again,’’ tary Ferry School to ship airplanes overseas Neely said. ‘‘The nation came together in a Charlie Company of the 304th Military Intel- rare way, and everyone did their part in that ligence Battalion where he completed the Mili- for the war effort, but the program was can- celled before Neely entered the Army. He time.’’ tary Intelligence Basic Officer Leadership He did say that modern wars are a dif- then enlisted in the Air Corps in Des Moines ferent enterprise, as soldiers today aren’t School and was then assigned to Bravo Com- and attended basic training in Miami, Flor- able to trust the people around them. pany of the 304th and was responsible for up- ida. Neely’s older brother, Noel, was one of dating the Afghanistan training scenario. His ‘‘A fight is one thing, but that’s not a four Boone men he trained with. fight,’’ Neely said. One of the important work in the training scenario function earned ‘‘Like I said, I’ve had good luck all the way things to do, he said, was to thank veterans him many laudatory comments. through my life,’’ Neely said. when the opportunity is available. We remember Mark and offer our deepest Neely’s eyesight kept him from being Neely has previously served as grand mar- condolences and sincerest prayers to his fam- trained as a pilot, but he entered the Arma- shal in Boone parades, and a memorial to his ily. My words cannot effectively convey the ment service and trained to maintain and re- son, Ronald, sits in the current fire station, feeling of great loss nor can they offer ade- pair weapons, as well as load bombs and commemorating his years of service. cargo on the B–24 bombers his unit flew. He quate consolation. However, it is my hope that I commend Clyde ‘‘Bill’’ Neely for his would serve part of the war in the U.S. be- many years of loyalty and service to our in future days, his family may take some com- fore being stationed in Aldborough, England. great Nation. It is an immense honor to rep- fort in knowing that Mark made a difference in Part of Neely’s early duty in the war was resent him in the United States Congress, the lives of many others and serves as an ex- in training other Air Corpsmen in the U.S. and I wish him all the best in his future en- ample of a competent and caring leader and ‘‘We used to train aerial gunners with a .50 deavors. caliber machine gun. We’d start them out friend that will live on in the hearts and minds f of all those he touched. with pistols and rifles and work them up to This body and this country owe Mark and their machine guns. Then, when they went FINDINGS OF THE CHAIRMAN OF into advanced training, we’d put a big sleeve THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIA- his family a debt of gratitude and it is vital that on behind a tow plane and we’d take all the we remember him and his service to his coun- TIONS RELATING TO EFFICIENCY bullets they would use and put different col- AND REFORM PURSUANT TO H. try. ors of paraffin on them so when the bullet Mark is survived by his wife, Kerin; father, went through the sleeve it left a color. RES. 1493 Stephen; mother, Dianne Heskett-Ward; broth- That’s a way we could identify just how ers, Steven, Duane and Devin; and sisters, many of the gunners could hit their tar- HON. DAVID R. OBEY Diana, Nancy, Susan, Sandy and Mara. gets,’’ Neely said. OF WISCONSIN When Neely was stationed in England, he f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES worked in Armament to load the B–24 bomb- Wednesday, September 15, 2010 TRIBUTE TO CLYDE ‘‘BILL’’ NEELY ers for missions. His unit, the 8th Air Corps, included Neely’s Commanding Officer as the Mr. OBEY. Madam Speaker, it is the highest HON. TOM LATHAM youngest Colonel in the Air Corp and the priority of the Appropriations Committee to en- actor Jimmy Stewart as an operations offi- sure that the American people are well served OF IOWA cer. The ground crew could tell from the by sound investments in federal programs and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bomb and fuel loads where the planes would services. To this end, the Committee has been Wednesday, September 15, 2010 be flying, and Neely said the crew would al- ways ‘‘sweat out’’ the flights while the working to produce fiscal year 2011 appropria- Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise to rec- bombers were away. The 8th Air Corps had tions legislation in a fiscally disciplined man- ognize Clyde ‘‘Bill’’ Neely, a World War II more casualties per unit than any other ner. The Committee conducted more than 160 Army Air Corps veteran from Boone County, branch of the service, Neely said. hearings this year in order to thoroughly re- Iowa, and to express my appreciation for his ‘‘From D-day until we won supremacy of view the President’s fiscal year 2011 budget dedication and commitment to his country. the air over there, we were loading out two request and to conduct vigorous oversight of The Boone News Republican is currently or three missions a day,’’ he said. ongoing programs. Neely’s first experience upon arriving in running a series of articles that honors one England was hearing an Axis Sally radio In keeping with an overall discretionary Boone County veteran every Tuesday from broadcast that promised the German air funding level of $14.5 billion below the Presi- Memorial Day to Veterans Day. Clyde ‘‘Bill’’ force would ‘‘pay them a visit.’’ The base was dent’s request, two fiscal year 2011 appropria- Neely was recognized on Tuesday, July 13. bombed that night, and after that engage- tions bills have passed the House and the re- Below is the article in its entirety: ment drone bombs would sometimes zip over maining 10 bills have been approved at the

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In the coming weeks, the atives on July 1, 2010, as Chairman of the several community art centers, including the Committee will continue its work to produce Committee on Veterans’ Affairs I am submit- Ohio Artist Color Society, the Friendship Cen- fiscal year 2011 appropriations that meet ting ‘‘findings that identify changes in law that ter of Bay Village, the Lakewood Art League, Americans’ highest priority needs within this help achieve deficit reduction by reducing and the Art Mart of Brecksville. fiscally responsible framework. waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join In the two fiscal year 2011 appropriations promoting efficiency and reform of govern- me in honor and remembrance of Mrs. Carole bills that have passed the House thus far— ment, and controlling spending within Govern- A. Sliwa. I offer my condolences to her de- Transportation/HUD and Military Construction/ ment programs’’ the Committee may author- voted husband and to her entire family and VA—the Committee has made some signifi- ize. many friends. Mrs. Sliwa lived her life with cant cuts below the Administration’s request. Under Democratic leadership, the Com- great joy and love. Her devotion to family and Among these reductions, the Committee cut mittee has undertaken an active and far- friends, and her passion for the arts, will be $500 million below last year and $1.36 billion reaching oversight agenda that has, among treasured and remembered always. below the request for ill-defined or duplicative other accomplishments, identified ways to f programs of the Department of Housing and save millions of taxpayer dollars within the De- –FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE Urban Development and the Department of partment of Veterans Affairs through improve- HOUSE BUDGET RESOLUTION Transportation. The Committee also cut $545 ments in the operation and management of million below the request for military construc- veterans’ benefits and health care programs. tion projects due to bid savings and ill-defined Working closely with the VA’s Office of Inspec- HON. SANDER M. LEVIN plans for the realignment of forces to Guam. tor General, we have pushed the VA to more OF MICHIGAN In recent years, the Appropriations Com- effectively utilize the generous and robust IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mittee has also eliminated or cut hundreds of budgets provided by this Congress under your Wednesday, September 15, 2010 wasteful and duplicative programs. Last year leadership. Mr. LEVIN. Madam Speaker, I submit the alone, the Committee terminated 60 programs Since the beginning of the 110th Congress, following. and significantly cut funding for another 660 the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs has been HEALTH CARE/MEDICARE programs. striving to revolutionize the manner in which Congress spent the first part of this session Since 2007, the Appropriations Committee the VA provides benefits to veterans. By man- enacting landmark health reform legislation has strengthened contract oversight and inde- dating greater efficiency and a veteran-first at- that substantially reforms and strengthens pendent audits to make programs across fed- titude, we have sought to change the percep- the Medicare program. As a result of this eral agencies more effective and efficient. As tion of the VA as being the veterans’ adver- legislation, CBO estimates net deficit reduc- an example, the Committee has led an initia- sary to standing as the veterans’ advocate. tion of $143 billion from 2010 to 2019, and def- tive to double enforcement capacity to end im- To further this effort, we are continuing to icit reduction of more than $1 trillion in the proper payments, fraud and other abuses at work toward major reforms in the VA’s claims next decade. In addition, the Medicare Actu- the Social Security Administration and the De- processing system and the VA’s acquisition ary estimates that the Medicare changes en- acted in health reform will extend the life of partments of Labor and Health and Human and procurement system. I am confident that the Part A Trust Fund by 12 years—the larg- Services. These efforts are projected to save when these reforms take place, taxpayers will est extension in history. Finally, as a result more than $48 billion over the next 10 years. realize major cost-savings by providing greater of the new law, national health expenditures Furthermore, the Appropriations Committee efficiency, fairness, and accountability. The per insured person will fall by $1,400 by 2019. has ended unnecessary no-bid contracts and Committee is also working toward integrating The health reform law also includes exten- strengthened competition, management and the VA’s Post 9/11 G.I. Bill benefits and im- sive provisions to aggressively reduce fraud, oversight in government contracts across the proving and streamlining the application proc- waste, and abuse in government health pro- grams. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) estab- federal government. ess. lishes new authorities to enhance fraud- Most notably, the Committee has worked to These efforts will, in the months ahead, re- fighting when providers first enroll in the impose discipline and strengthen account- sult in assisting the House in working toward program and during the pre- and post-pay- ability for Department of Defense, (DOD), con- its goal of making government more respon- ment periods. tracted services. From 1997 to 2007, DOD sive and effective while saving taxpayer dol- During the Medicare provider enrollment contracted service costs grew 143 percent lars and reducing our deficit. period, ACA strengthens provider screening and disclosure requirements and allows the from $125 billion to $299 billion. Yet, DOD had f no system of accountability for contract serv- Secretary to impose a moratorium on new providers in areas of significant risk. These ices, and couldn’t even identify the number of IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF CAROLE A. SLIWA tools will help keep fraudulent providers out its contractors. At the Committee’s direction of government programs before they have a over the past three years, the Pentagon is chance to act. In the pre-payment period, now implementing reform efforts to strengthen HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH ACA directs the Secretary to establish a pro- contracting and clarify rules prescribing when OF OHIO gram of increased oversight for new pro- outsourcing is and is not appropriate. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES viders and allows for the suspension of pay- ment, if deemed appropriate, to a provider or Army can now identify the number of its con- Wednesday, September 15, 2010 tractors (213,000) and is working to bring in supplier. For the post-payment and enforce- ment period, ACA establishes new penalties house inherently governmental functions. The Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of Carole A. for the submission of false data or false Defense Department estimates that these ac- claims and increases funding for proven tions will result in a $4.5 billion savings by Sliwa who lived her life with great energy, joy fraud-fighting programs used by the Office of 2015. Last year, the President followed the and with love for her family, friends and com- Inspector General (OIG) and the Department Appropriations Committee’s lead and an- munity. of Justice. nounced government-wide contracting reforms Mrs. Sliwa was the devoted wife of Theo- Taken together, these provisions reduce based on the Committee’s direction to DOD dore ‘‘Ted’’ Sliwa for 56 years. Since child- fraud, waste, and abuse by improving pay- ment accuracy, promoting efficiency, and over the past 3 years. hood, her faith and her family served as her strength and her foundation. She remained controlling spending within Medicare and f other government programs. very close to her extended family members, The Committee’s efforts to achieve deficit COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AF- especially her brother Daniel and his wife, reduction, prevent fraud, promote efficiency, FAIRS’ OVERSIGHT OF GOVERN- Patty; her sister, the late Patricia, and her and control spending within government pro- MENT SPENDING brother-in-law, Donald. In addition, Mrs. Sliwa grams extend beyond the ACA. The Preserva- was a cherished friend to many people tion of Access to Care for Medicare Bene- HON. BOB FILNER throughout the Greater Cleveland community. ficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010 (P.L. 111–192) included two provisions that address OF CALIFORNIA Mrs. Sliwa’s enthusiasm for local arts pro- grams never wavered, and she shared her ar- these goals. First, this law clarifies the 3-day IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES payment window for inpatient admissions to tistic gifts with many. Her beautiful paintings Wednesday, September 15, 2010 ensure that all services related to the hos- are displayed in the homes of numerous pital admission are included in the bundled Mr. FILNER. Madam Speaker, pursuant to friends and relatives. Mrs. Sliwa’s lifelong payment. Absent this provision, hospitals the budget enforcement resolution for fiscal commitment to and passion for the arts is also would likely have unbundled hospital pay- year 2011 passed by the House of Represent- reflected in her membership and leadership in ments driving up Medicare spending. Second,

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the law established a CMS–IRS data match TAX PROVISIONS TO PREVENT TAX AVOIDANCE (more than 90 percent of whom were state to identify potentially fraudulent providers. AND FRAUD prison inmates) claimed and received more This provision authorizes the Centers for CLOSING FOREIGN TAX CREDIT LOOPHOLES than $9 million in fraudulent first-time Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to On August 10, 2010, the House passed H.R. homebuyer tax credits. On June 29, 2010, a collaborate with the IRS to determine 1586, the Education Jobs and Medicaid As- provision to allow the IRS to disclose tax re- whether providers enrolling or re-enrolling sistance Act by a vote of 247 to 161. The bill, turn information to officers and employees in Medicare have failed to file Federal tax signed into law the same day (P.L. 111–226), of State agencies charged with the adminis- returns or have delinquent tax debts. In included changes developed jointly by the tration of prisons passed the House in H.R. doing so, the law helps to identify poten- Treasury Department, the Committee on 5623, the Homebuyer Assistance and Im- tially fraudulent providers earlier in the ap- Ways and Means, and the Senate Committee provement Act of 2010. On July 2, 2010, this plication process and allows the Secretary to on Finance to curtail abuses of the U.S. for- provision was enacted into law as part of the use this information in determining whether eign tax credit system and other targeted Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act to deny such application or to apply en- of 2010 (P.L. 111–198). abuses. Foreign tax credits are intended to hanced oversight to the provider. ensure that U.S.-based multinational compa- TAX PROVISIONS TO PROMOTE GOVERNMENT Following passage of health reform legisla- EFFICIENCY AND REFORM tion, the Committee has held and will con- nies are not subject to double taxation. How- INCREASE ELECTRONIC FILING OF TAX RETURNS tinue to hold oversight hearing on a number ever, multi-national corporate taxpayers of issues, including: have taken advantage of the U.S. foreign tax The Internal Revenue Service Restruc- credit system to reduce the U.S. tax due on turing and Reform Act of 1998 (RRA) estab- FRAUD, WASTE AND ABUSE completely unrelated foreign income in a lished a goal for the IRS to receive at least While many of the HHS OIG recommenda- manner that has nothing to do with elimi- 80 percent of tax and information returns tions from their annual compendium were nating double taxation. The bill eliminated electronically. For 2010, the overall elec- adopted in the ACA, combating fraud re- $9.6 billion of foreign tax credit loopholes. tronic filing (e-filing) rate is projected to mains a top priority for the committee. On TRANSFER PRICING reach approximately 59 percent. To achieve June 15th, the Health and Oversight Sub- On July 22, 2010, the Committee on Ways the 80 percent goal, an estimated 40 million committees held a joint hearing on com- additional returns need to be e-filed. On Oc- bating fraud, waste, and abuse. At this hear- and Means held a hearing to begin initial dis- cussions of the complex areas of tax law that tober 22, 2009, Oversight Subcommittee ing, a representative of the HHS Office of In- Chairman John Lewis (D–GA) introduced spector General discussed two new tools that govern transfer pricing practices among re- lated parties (multinational corporations). H.R. 3901, the Homebuyer Tax Credit Im- would improve OIG’s ability to prevent provement Act of 2009, which authorized the Pursuant to a request by the Committee in criminals from becoming providers in the IRS to require tax return preparers to file re- December 2009, the Joint Committee on Tax- Medicare program. The first recommenda- turns electronically in order to achieve addi- ation (JCT) undertook a study of transfer tion was to provide OIG with broader permis- tional cost reduction and savings. On No- pricing issues. Part of that study involved sive authority to exclude permanently from vember 6, 2009, H.R. 3901 was enacted into meetings with tax practitioners and the IRS Medicare corporate executives who have law as part of the Worker, Homeownership, to gain a better understanding of how com- been involved in Medicare fraud. Second, it and Business Assistance Act (P.L. 111–92). panies can structure overseas operations to was suggested that the OIG permissive au- The Electronic Tax Administration Advisory minimize U.S. taxes. The JCT released a re- thority could also be expanded to better en- Committee, established by the RRA, believes port summarizing its work, beginning with a able the OIG to reach parent companies that that this is the single most important initia- may be hiding behind corporate shells. study of the issues and specific case studies tive that will enable the IRS to reach its 80 On September 14, 2010, in response to these to illuminate the potential for income shift- percent electronic filing goal. recommendations, Health Subcommittee ing through transfer pricing. The Committee REMOVAL OF CELL PHONES FROM LISTED Chairman Representative Stark and Ranking continues to investigate opportunities for re- PROPERTY Republican Wally Herger introduced the ducing tax avoidance by multinational cor- Strengthening Medicare Anti-Fraud Meas- porations through transfer pricing struc- In 1989, Congress passed a law requiring ures Act. The bill would provide the OIG tures. taxpayers to substantiate the business use of cell phones. At that time, cell phones were with this expanded permissive authority. We FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM are awaiting a CBO score of the legislation. an expensive perk for executives. Cell phones The Housing and Economic Recovery Act and similar equipment are now ingrained in HITECH IMPLEMENTATION of 2008 established the First-Time Home- daily business practices at all levels. The Ad- Enactment of the American Recovery and buyer Credit, which generally provided an ministration has recognized that cell phone Reinvestment Act of 2009 included the $8,000 tax credit to certain taxpayers for the service in this country has changed dramati- Health Information Technology for Eco- purchase of a home. The credit was extended cally over the past decade and recommended nomic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, and expanded by the American Recovery and that the law be modernized to remove the which created incentive payments for pro- Reinvestment Act of 2009 and the Worker, special documentation requirements for cell viders that adopt and meaningfully use elec- Homeownership, and Business Assistance phones and reduce the cost of administering tronic medical records. Increased adoption Act of 2009 (Assistance Act). On October 22, and complying with the provision. On April and meaningful use of health information 2009, the Subcommittee on Oversight of the 15, 2010, a provision to eliminate the strict technology will arm providers with informa- Ways and Means Committee held a hearing substantiation rules on cell phones passed tion that is usually held only in paper on administration of the credit by the Inter- the House in H.R. 4994, the Taxpayer Assist- records, lower duplication rates of proce- nal Revenue Service (IRS). At the hearing, ance Act of 2010. dures, promote efficiency and quality, and the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Ad- Repeal of the partial payment requirement reduce waste as providers coordinate care ministration (TIGTA) released a report find- on submissions of offers-in-compromise. through improved exchange of clinical infor- ing instances of fraud and abuse in the pro- Offer-in-compromise (OIC) agreements are an mation. The Health Subcommittee held an gram. In response to the report, TIGTA and important collection alternative for the IRS oversight hearing on implementation of the U.S. Government Accountability Office and taxpayers. Under current law, due to leg- HITECH Act earlier this year and will con- made several legislative recommendations to islation passed in 2006, a taxpayer offering to tinue to monitor the program to ensure that improve administration of the credit. On Oc- settle a tax liability must make a partial the advance of health information tech- tober 22, 2009, Oversight Subcommittee payment with submission of an OIC applica- nology improves quality and efficiency of Chairman John Lewis (D–GA) introduced tion. The need to increase the usage of OIC the delivery of health care in the Medicare H.R. 3901, the Homebuyer Tax Credit Im- agreements in situations of economic hard- program. provement Act of 2009, which provided the ship was raised at a February 2009 hearing of DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COMPETITIVE IRS with additional authority to prevent the Subcommittee on Oversight of the Com- BIDDING PROCESS fraudulent claims and claims by minor chil- mittee on Ways and Means. On May 12, 2009, The Medicare Modernization Act directed dren. On November 6, 2009, H.R. 3901 was en- Oversight Subcommittee Chairman John CMS to establish a competitive bidding proc- acted into law as part of the Assistance Act Lewis (D-GA) introduced H.R. 2343, a bipar- ess for payment of durable medical equip- (P.L. 111–92). tisan bill that would increase the likelihood ment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies PRISONER TAX FRAUD that some amount of tax is collected and (DMEPOS) under Medicare. The first round On September 27, 2008, the House passed promote continued tax compliance by repeal- of competitive bidding for DME was delayed H.R. 7082, the Inmate Tax Fraud Prevention ing the partial payment requirement. On in 2008 because of implementation problems. Act of 2008. This law allows the IRS to ex- April 15, 2010, a provision to repeal the par- Later this year, CMS will award contracts change with officers and employees of the tial payment requirement passed the House under the first round of the revised program. Federal Bureau of Prisons certain tax return in H.R. 4994, the Taxpayer Assistance Act of The Health Subcommittee will examine information with respect to prisoners whom 2010. whether CMS has adequately addressed prob- the Secretary has determined may have filed STUDY ON DELIVERY OF TAX REFUNDS lems with the competitive bidding program false or fraudulent tax returns. This provi- The National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) and explore its potential effect on bene- sion was enacted into law on October 15, 2008. has stated that the quickest and cheapest ficiaries’ access to the program and supplier In June 2010, TIGTA released a report esti- way to distribute tax refunds is electroni- participation. mating that about 1,300 prison inmates cally rather than by paper checks in the

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On April DOLLARS IN FURTHER ACE DEPLOYMENT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 15, 2010, a provision to require the Secretary The Trade Subcommittee is preparing leg- Wednesday, September 15, 2010 of Treasury, in consultation with the Na- islation that will support the positive steps tional Taxpayer Advocate, to conduct a taken by CBP since its May 20th hearing to Mr. SPRATT. Madam Speaker, pursuant to study on the feasibility of delivering federal get ACE deployment back on track and mov- the Budget Enforcement Resolution that the tax refunds on debit cards, prepaid cards, or ing in the right direction. ACE development House passed on July 1, I hereby submit an other electronic means passed the House in to date has cost over $3 billion, and the sys- outline of changes within the Budget Commit- H.R. 4994, the Taxpayer Assistance Act of tem continues to have limited functionality tee’s jurisdiction to help achieve deficit reduc- 2010. to attract a critical mass of users. Comple- tion by reducing waste, fraud, abuse, and mis- STUDY ON TIMELY PROCESSING AND USE OF tion of ACE promises significant benefits to INFORMATION RETURNS CBP, businesses, and workers alike, increas- management, by promoting efficiency and re- Under current law, the IRS processes tax ing U.S. competitiveness and saving tax- form of government, and by controlling spend- returns before it processes related informa- payer dollars. The Trade Subcommittee is ing. tion returns, such as Forms W–2 and Forms developing legislation to ensure that: (1) While the Budget Committee does not have 1099. The IRS does not match information on ACE is completed expeditiously and with jurisdiction over specific government pro- income tax returns to information returns strong functionality; and (2) the funds in- grams, it does maintain a broad oversight role until after the filing season has ended. There vested in this project, going forward, are used efficiently and effectively. over the federal budget as well as budget are two reasons for the delay: (1) the dead- process. SOCIAL SECURITY line for filing information returns generally This year Congress enacted statutory pay- is March 31 and (2) the tax filing season be- In December of 2009, Congress enacted H.R. gins in mid-January. A provision to require 4218, the No Social Security Benefits for as-you-go (PAYGO) legislation, a measure the Secretary of Treasury to study, and Prisoners Act of 2009 (P.L. 111–115) to prevent under the Budget Committee’s jurisdiction. make recommendations on, the administra- retroactive Social Security and Supple- The legislation was the culmination of years of tive and legislative steps required to allow mental Security Income benefit payments work on the part of Congressional Democrats the IRS to receive information returns be- from being issued to individuals while they to restore statutory PAYGO after the previous fore it processes income tax returns passed are in prison, along with beneficiaries in vio- statute expired in 2002. That version of the House in H.R. 4994, the Taxpayer Assist- lation of conditions of parole or probation, PAYGO reined in new entitlement spending ance Act of 2010. or who are fleeing to avoid prosecution for a felony or a crime punishable by sentence of and required new tax cuts to be offset in the CLARIFY THAT THE BAD CHECK PENALTY 1990s, with the result that the federal budget APPLIES TO ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS more than one year. The Social Security Act already barred payment of monthly benefits returned to surplus. The new law likewise will Taxpayers are subject to a penalty if their to such individuals. This new law ensures the help set budgetary priorities and restore fiscal check or money order in payment of their prohibition applies to retroactive benefit tax liabilities is not honored. On April 15, responsibility. Since its enactment in February, payments as well, and allows payments to be 2010, a provision to ensure fair application of Congress has passed and the President has paid once the beneficiary is no longer prohib- the penalty by clarifying that the penalty signed legislation into law with PAYGO provi- ited from receiving payments under the pro- applies to all commercially acceptable in- sions reducing the federal deficit by a total of visions of this bill. struments of payment (i.e., electronic pay- In response to a Social Security Adminis- $58.4 billion over the next five years and a ments) passed the House in H.R. 4994, the tration Inspector General report that as total of $43.1 billion over the next ten years, Taxpayer Assistance Act of 2010. On July 2, many as eight states use prison industries to according to the most recent OMB scorecard. 2010, this provision was enacted into law as perform work that allows inmates access to The passage of statutory PAYGO built on part of the Homebuyer Assistance and Im- individual Social Security numbers, Chair- provement Act of 2010 (P.L. 111–198). the internal House PAYGO rule, adopted dur- man Pomeroy introduced H.R. 5854, the No ing the opening week of the Democratic ma- TRADE Prisoner Access to Social Security Numbers jority in 110th Congress—along with a rule The Trade Subcommittee is developing Act of 2010. The bill would protect the accu- Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reau- racy of Social Security records and help that fast-track budget reconciliation procedures thorization legislation addressing two im- shield individuals from identity theft and cannot be used for legislation that increases portant oversight issues explored at a May other potential crimes by prohibiting fed- the deficit. The Budget Committee works con- 2010 hearing: (1) correcting the agency’s fail- eral, state, and local governments from em- tinuously with other House committees to en- ure to collect antidumping and counter- ploying prisoners in any capacity that would sure that legislation coming to the House floor vailing duties; and (2) addressing cost over- allow inmates access to full or partial SSNs for a vote meets the requirements of these runs and delayed implementation of the of other individuals. The Federal Bureau of deficit-reducing rules. Prisons already proscribes such work by fed- agency’s new, modernized computer system, One of the critical roles that the Budget the Automated Commercial Environment eral inmates by regulation. This bill would (ACE). extend this policy to all of the states. Committee plays each year is to set the over- In recent years, we have substantially in- all level of discretionary spending for the an- COMBATING THE EVASION OF ANTIDUMPING AND creased funding for program integrity at the COUNTERVAILING DUTY ORDERS nual spending bills produced by the Appropria- Social Security Administration, which will tions Committee. This year, the appropriations The U.S. government loses hundreds of save billions of dollars in overpayments and millions of dollars every year when foreign cap is $7 billion below the comparable level payments to people who have become ineli- proposed by the President, and follows a simi- companies employ fraudulent tactics to gible for benefits. Because the Social Secu- evade U.S. antidumping and countervailing rity Administration uses innovative pre- lar reduction of $7 billion below the President’s duty orders. Such tactics include misrepre- dictive modeling techniques to identify cases request last year. Approving these more dis- senting the country of origin of imported with the highest risk of an overpayment and ciplined spending levels encourages Congress products or mislabeling the types of products targets those cases for careful review, they to find efficiencies and reduce wasteful spend- being imported on Customs import docu- are able to generate savings of as much as ing while providing enough room to fund crit- mentation. The resulting impact in the $12 for every dollar invested in program in- United States is two-fold. Not only is there ical services and investments at a time when tegrity, despite Social Security’s already the economy is still recovering from the worst lost revenue to the government, but also very low error rate. For example, in 2008 American businesses and workers are denied their computer models allowed them to tar- recession in decades. relief from the illegal trade practices that get the beneficiaries most likely to have In addition, on May 28 of this year, I intro- the antidumping and countervailing duties medically improved for full eligibility re- duced H.R. 5454—the Reduce Unnecessary are designed to neutralize. The Trade Sub- views, saving $3.8 billion in Social Security, Spending Act of 2010—that will enhance fiscal committee is preparing legislation to Medicare, Medicaid, and SSI benefits. If SSA discipline by allowing the President to sign counter these kinds of practices and aims to had randomly selected cases for intensive re- spending bills into law while culling out move that legislation shortly. This legisla- view, they would only have saved $900 mil- unneeded or wasteful items and proposing tion: (1) establishes clear, expeditious time- lion. frames for CBP to investigate and determine Because the return on investment is so sig- that Congress rescind them. ‘‘Expedited re- whether evasion is occurring; (2) requires nificant, we plan to work on legislation that scission’’ under this bill requires Congress to maximum cooperation between CBP and the will increase our investment in Social Secu- consider the President’s recommendations as Department of Commerce in making and en- rity’s fight against fraud, waste, and abuse. one package, without amendment and on a

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:56 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E15SE0.REC E15SE0 mmaher on DSK69SOYB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1634 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 15, 2010 fast-track basis, guaranteeing an up-or-down Madam Speaker, Joseph Wojcik epitomizes passed as the Enhanced Partnership with vote within a specified time frame. While expe- what it means to give back to one’s commu- Pakistan Act of 2009, which became Public dited rescission will not eliminate the federal nity. Please join me in leading this body in ac- Law 111–73. deficit, it will be one more tool to control knowledgment of the extraordinary contribu- PASSED BY THE HOUSE spending. Forty Democrats have joined me in tions of Joseph M. Wojcik. He has worked tire- On June 4, 2009, the Committee reported cosponsoring this bill, including five Budget lessly throughout his life to assist the residents H.R. 2410, authorizing appropriations for the Committee members. of South River and his dedication should be Department of State and the Peace Corps for Finally, in light of the Budget Committee’s an inspiration to us all. fiscal years 2010 and 2011, and to modernize broad oversight role on the federal budget, f the Foreign Service and other international af- four Committee members have been ap- HONORING SAINT JOHN’S LU- fairs-related programs and agencies. pointed to the President’s National Commis- Title II, Section 211, of the legislation re- THERAN CHURCH OF CORNING, sion on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform. With quires the Secretary of State to improve co- MISSOURI representation on both sides of the aisle from ordination among all the various efforts within the House, the Senate, and the private sector, the government to conduct public diplomacy. the Commission is charged with building con- HON. SAM GRAVES Section 216 reauthorizes an Advisory Com- sensus on ways to wipe out the deficit and im- OF MISSOURI mission on Public Diplomacy charged with prove the long-term fiscal sustainability of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES conducting an in-depth review of public diplo- major entitlement programs. The House Wednesday, September 15, 2010 macy programs, policies, and activities to as- Democratic leadership has pledged to vote sess their effectiveness. Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, this year on any legislative recommendations Section 302 of the legislation directs the de- I proudly pause to recognize Saint John’s Lu- reported by the Commission and approved by velopment of a national review of diplomacy theran Church of Corning, Missouri, as they the Senate, and agrees that deficit reduction and development every four years in order to celebrate their sesquicentennial anniversary. as a result of the recommendations cannot be make policies and programs more effective Since being founded as the Deutsch used to offset costs of future legislation. The and efficient. Evangelish Lutheraner St. Johannes in 1860, deficit-reduction proposals of the bipartisan Section 303 authorizes the establishment of the St. John’s congregation has remained a commission will be issued in December. a Lessons Learned Center in order to provide pillar of the community. The efforts of the The Budget Committee will continue to ex- support for best practices in our diplomacy community to save the church during the his- amine ways to reduce the deficit and increase and development efforts. toric floods of 1951 and 1993 highlight the im- efficiency in government spending. I look for- The legislation also contains such cost sav- portance of this church to the surrounding ward to working further with all Members of ings proposals as limiting compensatory time area. The historical nature of the church was Congress to address the long-term budget off for travel by Foreign Service Officers and recognized in 2008 when it was placed on the challenges facing the nation. providing for the suspension of Foreign Serv- National Registry of Historic Places. f ice Officers without pay. Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join Title VIII of the legislation, entitled ‘‘Export IN RECOGNITION OF JOSEPH M. me in congratulating Saint John’s Lutheran Control Reform And Security Assistance,’’ in- WOJCIK Church of Corning, Missouri for their 150 cludes: years of service to the Corning community. Section 828 which require the Secretary to HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. f present plans to make defense trade licensing OF NEW JERSEY FINDINGS OF THE CHAIRMAN OF self-financing. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN Section 807, permits the Secretary to use Wednesday, September 15, 2010 AFFAIRS RELATING TO EFFI- registration fees for licensing functions cur- rently supported by appropriated funds. Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today CIENCY AND REFORM PURSUANT Section 826 grants the President the flexi- to recognize the accomplishments of Joseph TO H. RES. 1493 bility to remove satellites and related compo- M. Wojcik, a native and lifelong resident of nents from the munitions list, thus reducing li- South River, New Jersey. Mr. Wojcik’s out- HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN censing costs for these items. standing legacy of public service, commitment OF CALIFORNIA Title IX, ‘‘Actions To Enhance the Merida and dedication to his community, as well as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Initiative,’’ requires the President to establish civic achievements, are unquestionably worthy Wednesday, September 15, 2010 and implement a program to assess the effec- of this body’s recognition. tiveness of assistance provided under the Joseph M. Wojcik’s career of public service Mr. BERMAN. Madam Speaker, pursuant to Merida Initiative. began early as a student studying at Rutgers subsection (c)(2)(C) of House Resolution University. While attending college, he ran for 1493, ‘‘Sense of the House on Deficit Reduc- LEGISLATION INTRODUCED positions on the South River Board of Edu- tion,’’ requesting Committees of the House of The Committee introduced the Initiating For- cation and the South River Town Council. His Representatives to submit findings which iden- eign Assistance Reform Act of 2009 (H.R. enthusiasm for and commitment to service tify changes in law that would help achieve 2139) that requires the Administration to de- continued into his professional life when Mr. deficit reduction by reducing waste, fraud, velop a National Strategy for Global Develop- Wojcik served the South River Planning Board abuse, and mismanagement and which pro- ment which would define and streamline the as well as the South River Recreation Com- mote efficiency and reform of government and roles of each department and agency engaged mission. Furthermore, he has dedicated time control spending in programs under committee in development policies. It includes a provision to the South River Knights of Columbus where jurisdiction, I submit this report. It includes an that requires the development and implemen- he has had the honor to serve as Deputy accounting of Committee legislation that: (a) tation of a rigorous system to monitor and Grand Knight, as well as Grand Knight in re- has been enacted into law; (b) has been evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of cent years. Currently, Mr. Wojcik is actively passed by the House and/or considered by United States foreign assistance. working for the Borough of South River. the Committee; or (c) is presently being draft- LEGISLATION BEING DRAFTED Mr. Wojcik’s time and energy has also been ed in Committee under my direction. In each The Committee has also begun work on two dedicated to engaging with the Polish commu- case I have ensured that legislation accom- major legislative reforms: nity in Middlesex County, of which he is a plishes, or will accomplish, the objectives The first is an extensive effort to rewrite the member. His efforts have been repeatedly rec- called for the Budget Enforcement Resolution. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The purpose ognized and, in a special tribute to his status ENACTED LEGISLATION of the overhaul is to increase the account- in the community, this year he has been given The Committee reported out the Pakistan ability, transparency and effectiveness of for- the honor of serving as the Grand Marshall of Enduring Assistance and Cooperation En- eign aid programs, which are currently frag- the Middlesex County Pulaski Day Parade. Mr. hancement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1886), which mented across 12 departments, 25 different Wojcik’s father led the same parade as Grand streamlined and developed tighter benchmarks agencies, and nearly 60 government offices. Marshall in the early 1980’s. As a proud cit- and accountability measures for the substan- In so doing, I hope to clear away many of the izen of Polish heritage, Mr. Wojcik embodies tial American economic and military assistance inefficiencies and program duplications which what the Parade’s highest honorary position being provided to the Government of Pakistan. have developed since the last major re-write entails. In conference with the Senate, this bill was of the legislation in 1985.

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One lesson of the 1990s is that reduc- advance notifications of grants and contracts Palm Beach Zoo actively promotes conserva- tions in force at USAID did not result in im- under programs under the Committee’s juris- tion and education programs, including the in- proved efficiency. Instead, a specialized and diction. The goal is to ensure that proposed corporation of Species Survival Plans and experienced federal workforce was largely re- expenditures are in line with applicable stat- Population Management Plans through the placed by a contractor bureaucracy that oper- utes, federal policy and program goals. Pro- AZA. ates at higher cost and with less account- posed expenditures that raise questions are Madam Speaker, I am honored to recognize ability. Another lesson was that elimination of examined and then blocked if found to be in- the important work that these organizations do the USAID office that conducted program appropriate. As an example, in August, Com- and for their partnership in the recovery efforts monitoring and evaluation seriously hindered mittee staff urged the Trade and Development in the Gulf region. I urge my colleagues to our ability to assess the performance of our Agency to reconsider a proposed contract for support this resolution and the important con- aid programs and share and replicate best technical services that could be provided more tributions zoos, aquariums, and other wildlife practices. When resource allocations are cost-effectively by federal employees. The organizations make in our communities. made without the benefit of quantitative pro- agency did so and cancelled the proposed gram indicators and rigorous impact evalua- contract. f tions, there is little basis for determining which f activities and approaches are most effective COMMEMORATING SEPTEMBER 11 and where the needs are greatest. Both H.R. RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANT ROLE ZOOS, AQUARIUMS, AND 2139 and the foreign aid reform bill currently SPEECH OF being drafted contain mandatory requirements OTHER WILDLIFE ORGANIZA- for monitoring and evaluation of all foreign as- TIONS HAVE PLAYED IN THE RE- HON. NICK J. RAHALL II sistance programs. SPONSE EFFORTS IN THE GULF OF WEST VIRGINIA REGION FOLLOWING THE DEEP- The second is a redraft of legislation under IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Export Administration Act of 1979 to reau- WATER HORIZON OIL SPILL thorize, streamline and update the Act to en- THAT BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2010 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 sure that it is responsive to both current secu- Mr. RAHALL. Madam Speaker, we have wit- rity threats and the international commercial HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS nessed the personal courage and sacrifice environment in which U.S. firms must com- OF FLORIDA made by so many West Virginians, who serve pete. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our great state and country proudly in our The staff draft of the export administration Wednesday, September 15, 2010 armed forces. But we must never forget those legislation includes two provisions requiring a who lost their life on September 11, 2001—a periodic independent evaluation of the system. Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Speaker, most tragic day in our history. I rise today to introduce a resolution recog- One provision would require evaluations of the Today, it is appropriate that the formal fed- nizing the important role zoos, aquariums, and effectiveness of export controls in protecting eral recognition ceremony at the West Virginia other wildlife organizations have played in the U.S. national security and would require the National Guard for its Joint Interagency Train- response efforts in the Gulf region following evaluations, with recommendations for im- ing and Education Center coincides with the the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Even in dif- provements, to be sent directly to the Presi- ninth anniversary of terrorist attacks on Amer- ficult economic times, zoos, aquariums, and dent and Congress. The second provision ica. would require an evaluation of the effective- other wildlife institutions have provided valu- Those who delivered the blows hoped their ness of U.S. diplomacy in engaging with the able staff and resources for rescue and reha- cowardly actions would mark the beginning of four multilateral export control organizations. bilitation efforts in the Gulf region. This resolu- our destruction. Instead, they reaffirmed our These would be the first systemic evaluations tion would give these organizations the praise commitment to our founding values and in- of U.S. export controls and our diplomacy re- and support they deserve for their dedication spired a renewed dedication to embrace once garding controls. They would contribute to and selfless contributions. again that America’s destiny is the world’s modernization of the current system, which is The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- destiny—to secure life, liberty, and the pursuit widely judged to be falling behind in its mis- ministration and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife of happiness. sion. Service have identified zoos and aquariums as On a related point, the Committee staff is important partners in the rescue and rehabili- Today will always be a solemn day for Dr. engaged in oversight of both the Export Ad- tation efforts of the wildlife impacted by the oil Kenneth and Sharon Ambrose who lost their ministration Regulations (dual-use) and the spill. Many of these institutions already have in son, Dr. Paul Ambrose. He was on board International Traffic in Arms Regulations (mu- place established programs for animal rescue American Airlines Flight 77 that was hijacked nitions) to strengthen the effectiveness of reg- and rehabilitation as well as the resources by terrorists and flown into the Pentagon. His ulations, licensing and enforcement. Such needed to address short-term and long-term passion to improve health care and the well oversight led to enactment of a provision in impacts of the oil spill on animals and habitats being of West Virginians through better nutri- the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Account- in the Gulf of Mexico region. tion and activity lives on through the Paul ability and Divestment Act (P.L. 111–195) to The unique expertise of the professionals at Wesley Ambrose Health Policy Program, a fel- strengthen the enforcement authority of the zoos and aquariums is invaluable to respond- lowship program at Marshall University’s Joan Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry ing to environmental disasters like that in the C. Edwards School of Medicine, and the Paul and Security. Gulf region following the Deepwater Horizon Ambrose Trail for Health being developed for Separate from the preceding, the Committee oil spill. Additionally, their contributions to con- Huntington with the Rahall Transportation In- staff is drafting legislation that would provide servation programs, science education, and stitute. PATH is a 26-mile walking and shared- the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee community development deserve our contin- road trail that encompasses nearly every part with new authority over agencies’ programs ued support and appreciation. of the city. and budgets. The draft legislation would re- One of these valuable organizations is the The Puritan preacher John Winthrop pro- quire coordination of the federal government’s Association of Zoos and Aquariums, AZA. Es- claimed as he and his followers sailed for 17 export promotion programs, to more effec- tablished in 1924, the AZA has been dedi- America and freedom, ‘‘The eyes of all people tively deploy existing budgetary and staffing cated to advancing the work of zoos and are upon us.’’ resources to increase U.S. exports. The bill aquariums in the areas of conservation, edu- Many have looked to us in awe, over the also would require a reallocation of resources cation, science, and recreation. There are over last nine years and through the nearly four in the U.S. Commercial Service to overseas 200 AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums in 46 centuries of our history—inspired by our nation markets with potential for increased purchase states, where they support more than 126,000 rooted in liberty, and today we must re-dedi- of U.S. exports. The draft legislation is in re- jobs and attract 180 million visitors annually. cate ourselves to continue our mission to im- sponse to Committee staff inquiries and a se- Of these AZA-accredited institutions, 70 have prove life and protect those freedoms we all ries of GAO reports that have identified signifi- contributed to the rescue and rehabilitation ef- hold dear.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:56 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E15SE0.REC E15SE0 mmaher on DSK69SOYB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1636 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 15, 2010 REMEMBERING STAFF SERGEANT HONORING BRIGADIER GENERAL Special Operations in the U.S. Special Oper- PHILLIP JENKINS HECTOR E. PAGAN, UNITED ations Command. Brigadier General Pagan STATES ARMY served as the deputy commander, U.S. Army HON. MIKE PENCE Special Operations Command in November HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART 2006 and in May 2007 assumed duties as OF INDIANA OF FLORIDA deputy commander, U.S. Army John F. Ken- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nedy Special Warfare Center at Fort Bragg, NC until July, 2008. Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Wednesday, September 15, 2010 His awards and decorations include the De- Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise with a Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida. fense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit heavy heart to honor the sacrifice and courage Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Briga- with one bronze oak leaf, Bronze Star Medal of a young Hoosier who lost his life while sup- dier General Hector E. Pagan, United States with bronze oak leaf, Defense Meritorious porting Operation New Dawn in Iraq. Army, who on Friday, September 17th will re- Service Medal, the Army Meritorious Service Staff Sergeant Phillip Jenkins was providing tire and relinquish command of Special Oper- Medal with one silver oak leaf and one bronze security for a visiting commander when he ations Command South, SOCS, to Rear Admi- oak leaf, the Army Commendation Medal with was mortally wounded by hostile fire. Despite ral Thomas L. Brown II. bronze oak leaf, the Army and Joint Service the dangerous nature of military service, Staff Since the summer of 2008, Brigadier Gen- Achievement Medals, the Armed Forces Expe- Sergeant Jenkins always knew he wanted to eral Pagan has exemplified unparalleled lead- ditionary Medal with bronze star device, the join the Army. Like so many before him, Staff ership through his command of Special Oper- Joint Meritorious Unit Award, 2nd oak leaf Sergeant Jenkins bravely answered the call of ations Command South in Florida. A New cluster, the Navy Meritorious Unit Commenda- duty. We will long remember the passion and York native, he grew up in Puerto Rico and tion, Special Forces and Ranger Tabs, the dedication he had for his country, and the joy was commissioned as an infantry officer from Combat Infantryman Badge, second award, he had for life. the ROTC program at the University of Puerto the Expert Infantryman Badge, and Master Staff Sergeant Jenkins is a true American Rico at Mayaguez. In 1980 he attended the In- Parachutist Badge. He earned a master’s de- hero, but the tragedy of such a loss as this is fantry Officers Basic Course and Ranger gree in management from Troy State Univer- never easy. I give my most sincere condo- School and was assigned to the 1st Battalion, sity and a master’s degree in strategic studies lences to Staff Sergeant Jenkins’ wife, Me- 51st Infantry, in Germany, as a Rifle Platoon from the U.S. Army War College. lissa, and two young daughters, Lindly and Leader, Company Executive Officer and Scout Brigadier General Pagan has served our na- Piper; mother, Rose Jenkins; sister Cassie Platoon Leader. In 1983, he attended the In- tion honorably. He has dedicated his life to de- Jenkins; mother-in-law Debby Feurer; father- fantry Officers Advanced Course and re- fending freedom, ensuring that our democratic in-law Mike Hays; two brothers-in-law Matt mained at Fort Benning, Georgia, with the In- principles remain intact and that Americans Hays and Nick Hays; and paternal grand- fantry Training Group and the 29th Infantry can continue to live in liberty. His patriotism, mother Darlene Carlile. The Good Book tells Regiment, where he served as chief, Special courage and leadership are unparalleled, as is us that ‘‘The Lord is close to the broken- Weapons Committee, operations officer, and his commitment to the ideals of democracy. hearted,’’ and that is my prayer for the family commanded the Headquarters and Head- For me it has been a privilege getting to know of Staff Sergeant Phillip Jenkins. quarters Company, 2nd Bn., 29th Infantry Brigadier General Pagan and I am honored to Regiment from 1984 to1986. call him a friend. I ask that you join me in f Brigadier General Pagan served in Panama thanking Brigadier General Hector E. Pagan with the 3rd Bn., 7th Special Forces, SF for his years of service to our country, and his CONGRATULATING THE Group, Airborne, 1988–1990, as an A-Detach- family for supporting him throughout his mili- TEUTOPOLIS BASEBALL TEAM ment commander and Battalion S1. He served tary career. I wish them well in their future en- ON WINNING THE STATE CHAM- in Operation JUST CAUSE and deployed to El deavors and will be eternally grateful for their PIONSHIP Salvador in 1989. From 1990 to 1992, he sacrifices and commitment to our Nation’s served in SF Branch, Total Army Personnel safety and freedom. HON. JOHN SHIMKUS Command as a future readiness officer and f captains assignments officer. He attended the OF ILLINOIS Army Command and General Staff Course HONORING THE SERVICE AND SAC- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and then served as the executive officer, 1st RIFICE OF UNITED STATES Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Bn., 7th SF Group (Airborne). From 1994– ARMY SERGEANT MARTIN A. 1995, he served in the U.S. Army Special Op- LUGO, JR. Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, today I rise erations Command as the chief, officer man- to congratulate the Teutopolis Wooden Shoes agement, office of the deputy chief of staff for baseball team on the state championship. HON. GABRIELLE GIFFORDS personnel. OF ARIZONA Teutopolis recently upset the undefeated He returned to the 7th SF Group, Airborne, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Harrisburg in the state championship by a in 1995, where he served as group operations score of 5–1 to claim their first state title in officer, executive officer and deputy com- Wednesday, September 15, 2010 school history. The Wooden Shoes finished mander. From 1998–2000, Brigadier General Ms. GIFFORDS. Madam Speaker, I rise the season with an impressive 31–4 record. Pagan commanded the 2nd Battalion, 1st SF today to honor United States Army Sergeant My congratulations go out to Head Coach Group, Airborne, at Fort Lewis, Washington. Martin A. Lugo, Jr., who was killed in action Justin Fleener, Assistant Coach Rob Bothwell After his tour with the 1st SF Group, he was on August 19, 2010. and Assistant Coach Troy Bierman for their assigned to the Special Operations Command A native of Tucson, Arizona, Martin grad- work with this outstanding group of student- South, Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, Puerto uated from Tucson High Magnet School in athletes. But most of all, I want to congratulate Rico, where he served as the director of oper- 2004 and enlisted in the Army shortly there- the members of the 2010 Teutopolis Wooden ations, J3, from 2000 to 2002. after. Martin, a decorated combat veteran and Shoes state champion baseball team: Ryan Upon completion of the U.S. Army War Col- graduate of the U.S. Army’s Ranger School, Pruemer, Clint Lustig, Luke Bushur, Andy lege in 2003, Brigadier General Pagan took re-enlisted in February 2010. He was on his Hardick, Lance Niebrugge, Kyle Zerrusen, Jeff command of the 5th SF Group, Airborne, in 6th combat deployment and 4th to Afghani- Bloemer, Derek Repking, Derek Thompson, Baghdad, Iraq, Operation Iraqi Freedom. He stan, when he was killed by small arms fire in Jordan Roepke, Damon Hoene, Bo led the 5th SF Group, Airborne, in combat as Logar Province, near the Afghanistan-Pakistan Blievernicht, Dillon Hardick, Brock Swingler, the commander of the Combined Joint Special border. Martin was assigned to Company C, Cole Borries, Josh Koester, Garrett Overbeck, Operations Task Force—Arabian Peninsula for 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. Among Brett Deters and Mark Niebrugge. two combat tours in 2003 and 2004. his many decorations, he earned the Bronze They have represented themselves, their In 2005, Brigadier General Pagan served as Star, Meritorious Service Medal and Purple school and the community in an exemplary the special assistant to the commander of the Heart. He was one of our nation’s most elite, fashion, and I would like to join with the other United States Special Operations Command at best and bravest. members of this House in wishing them the MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. In 2006, he We remember Martin and offer our deepest best of luck in their future endeavors, both on assumed duties as the deputy director of the condolences and sincerest prayers to his fam- and off the field. Operations Support Group in the Center for ily. My words cannot effectively convey the

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES example of a competent and caring leader and She was a proficient writer and was one of the friend that will live on in the hearts and minds Nation’s preeminent experts in environmental Wednesday, September 15, 2010 of all those he touched. law. Two of her recent articles were chosen as Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker, I rise as This body and this country owe Martin and being among the top five law review articles in Chairman of the Ways and Means Health his family a debt of gratitude and it is vital that the Nation. Subcommittee with my colleague and Ranking we remember him and his service to his coun- Member WALLY HERGER (R–CA) to introduce try. At various times, Jamie also found time to the Strengthening Medicare Anti-Fraud Meas- Sergeant Lugo is survived by his mother, backpack around Appalachia, play guitar with ures Act. Maria; father, Martin; and sister, Leslie. the great Doc Watson; walk with Native Ameri- cans from California to Utah; serve as Edu- This bipartisan legislation is a direct byprod- f uct of a joint hearing held by the Ways and cational Director of the San Francisco Oceanic PASSING OF JAMIE GRODSKY Means Health and Oversight Subcommittees Society (where she founded Sea Camp, a chil- earlier this year. The hearing was on efforts to dren’s maritime educational camp); and con- reduce fraud, waste and abuse in Medicare. HON. GEORGE MILLER duct research in marine biology at Woods We heard testimony at this hearing from two OF CALIFORNIA Hole Oceanographic Institute in Massachu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES panels of witnesses. The first panel consisted setts. Wednesday, September 15, 2010 of Members of Congress pursuing legislative There is no question that the Congress and initiatives to reduce Medicare fraud, waste and Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Madam our country are a better place because of abuse. The second panel was made up of Speaker, I rise to offer my condolences and Jamie’s contributions. Jamie displayed not government witnesses: Office of the Inspector sympathies to the family and friends of Jamie only tremendous knowledge, expertise and General of the Department of Health and Grodsky, former counsel for the Natural Re- judgment, but also incredible enthusiasm and Human Services (OIG), The Centers for Medi- sources Committee at the time that I served friendship to all who knew her. I know I speak care and Medicaid Services, and the Govern- as committee chair. Her funeral took place in for all of my colleagues on both sides of Cap- ment Accountability Office. San Francisco in May of this year, and she itol Hill, as well as Jamie’s co-workers in the Numerous witnesses raised concerns about will also be remembered in a Memorial Serv- limitations to the authority of the Office of the ice to be held on September 20 in Jack Mor- Executive Branch and Judicial Branch, and for her students and friends in Washington, D.C., Inspector General to minimize Medicare fraud. ton Auditorium at George Washington Univer- From this discussion it became clear to Rank- sity. California, Minnesota and around the Nation, ing Member HERGER and myself that we Jamie passed away on May 22, 2010. She when I offer my condolences and respect for should change the law to provide the Inspec- was an extraordinary individual, who was both a life well lived and fully enjoyed. tor General with the additional tools requested respected and cherished by her numerous to better protect Medicare. friends and family members, as well as by her f This is a simple bill with only two provisions. colleagues and students. Jamie played many valuable roles in her ADERA NICHOLE ETHERIDGE It expands the OIG’s permissive authority to various jobs in all three branches of the Fed- MAKES HER MARK ON THE WORLD ban executives whose companies have been eral Government and in academia. For five convicted of Medicare fraud from the program. years in the 1980’s she was an Analyst with Second, it expands the OIG’s permissive au- the Office of Technology Assessment. In that HON. BOB ETHERIDGE thority to exclude affiliates of corporations con- victed of fraud, including parent companies capacity she helped write reports and anal- OF NORTH CAROLINA yses that helped us to understand and benefit hiding behind convicted corporate shells. from changes in information technology and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The first change is important because it will enable the OIG to protect Medicare from ex- economic competition. Wednesday, September 15, 2010 From 1993 to 1995, Jamie returned to the ecutives who circumvent exclusion by moving to another company. Under current law, ex- Hill to serve as a counsel to the Natural Re- Mr. ETHERIDGE. Madam Speaker, I rise ecutives whose companies are convicted of sources Committee. During that time, Jamie today to congratulate my son David and his fraud can be excluded from Medicare. How- worked with me on a wide range of issues, in- wife Casey on the birth of their second child, cluding developing new policies for the con- ever, if the executive has left the company by Adera Nichole Etheridge. Adera was born this the time of conviction, he or she cannot be servation and use of the natural resources in morning, September 15, 2010 and weighed 6 the Western United States, and other environ- barred from Federal health care programs. pounds and 10 ounces. My wife Faye and I These executives are able to move from one mental issues. are excited about the birth of our seventh A native of California, Jamie went to work company to another and continue to defraud grandchild, and she joins me in wishing David for Senator DIANNE FEINSTEIN from California, Medicare, seniors, and taxpayers. as a counsel on the Judiciary Committee from and Casey and their son, Walker, great happi- The second change provides the OIG with 1995 to 1997. Among other issues she worked ness upon this new addition to our family. stronger tools to address corporations that on were privacy, civil rights, judicial nomina- Faye and I are truly blessed by the arrival have engaged in fraud. Companies that en- tions, antitrust, intellectual property, and con- of Adera Nichole Etheridge. The birth of a new gage in fraud often set up shell companies to stitutional law. child is a joyous occasion that reminds us of insulate themselves from liability. Criminal set- Jamie was well educated and loved learn- the promise of a new life. And I know that tlement negotiations can result in the convic- ing. She received a BA with distinction from Walker is excited to have a sister with whom tion of these shell organizations with no real Stanford University, where she was elected he can play. Children remind us of the incred- operational impact on the parent company. president of her class. She subsequently re- ible miracle of life, and they keep us young-at- Without discretionary authority to exclude par- ceived an MA from U.C. Berkeley in Economic heart. Every day they show us a new way to ent companies from the program, the OIG is Geography, and returned to Stanford to re- view the world. I had the pleasure of hearing missing a tool in its arsenal that could allow ceive her law degree where she was Articles one of Adera’s first cries this morning, and I the government to exclude or obtain stronger prospective remedies in settlements. Editor of the Stanford Law Review and re- can assure you she is going to be one strong, We held a hearing, we learned of a need, ceived the Murie Award in Environmental Law vivacious little girl. and the Ochlmann Prize for Legal Writing. and we are joining across party lines to intro- Jamie left Capitol Hill to clerk for the Chief God has truly blessed my family with this duce this legislation. Reducing fraud, waste Judge of the Ninth Circuit, the Hon. Proctor new addition. My family and I are looking for- and abuse in government programs is a bipar- Hug, who described her as ‘‘the most multi-tal- ward to spending a lot time with Ms. Adera tisan priority. We urge our colleagues to co- ented person I have ever met.’’ From there, and introducing her to our friends and neigh- sponsor this bill and quickly enact these new Jamie served as Senior Advisor to the general bors in North Carolina’s Second Congres- anti-fraud tools to protect Medicare bene- counsel of the U.S. EPA from 1999 to 2001. sional District. ficiaries and all of America’s taxpayers.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:56 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E15SE0.REC E15SE0 mmaher on DSK69SOYB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1638 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 15, 2010 IN RECOGNITION OF VICTOR A. 15, 1810, the beginning of the struggle that bill is an update to the existing program which ‘‘VIC’’ POZZI led to the birth of modern Mexico. should strengthen the interagency coordination Mexico’s bicentennial festivities also honor and oversight functions of NNI. the 100th anniversary of Mexico’s Revolution. HON. MIKE THOMPSON Interagency coordination was also the driv- The Revolution started in 1910 in response to OF CALIFORNIA ing premise behind H.R. 1145, the National the social and economic injustices of the au- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Water Research and Development Initiative tocracy in Mexico. Leaders such as Francisco Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Madero, Francisco ‘‘Pancho’’ Villa and Act of 2009, which passed the House on April Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Emiliano Zapata led the lengthy and arduous 23, 2009. The purpose of this bill is to create Speaker, I rise today to recognize Victor A. fight for democracy. The end of the revolution a Federal initiative to coordinate the Govern- ‘‘Vic’’ Pozzi as the Town of Windsor, California led to a new constitution and Mexico’s values ment’s efforts in research and development re- honors him for 45 years of community service of liberty, equality and justice were restored. lated to water resources. This is another field on October 22, 2010. My hometown of Chicago has the second of inquiry in which multiple Federal agencies Mr. Pozzi has served as a director of the largest Mexican population of any city in the are involved, but where little effort has been Windsor Volunteer Fire Department, which United States. To honor two of Mexico’s most expended to date to determine if these efforts later became the Windsor Fire Protection Dis- historic events, Chicago Mayor Richard M. are complementary or duplicative. H.R. 1145 trict, for 45 years. He was a volunteer fire Daley proclaimed 2010 The Year of Mexico. would remedy this by bringing each of these fighter for 41 of those years. Over those The city of Chicago will be participating in agencies together, along with the Office of years, he has responded to approximately three annual Mexican Independence Day pa- Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), to de- 220,000 calls for service. rades: the famous 26th Street celebration, as velop a National Water Research and Assess- He was the consummate fire fighter and re- well as others in the Pilsen neighborhood and ment Plan to coordinate water research across ceived Windsor’s Firefighter of the Year Award downtown Chicago. the Federal Government. Madam Speaker, Mexico’s anniversaries not multiple times. He was further honored when The Committee’s efforts to coordinate Fed- the award given annually to the department’s only keep the memories of Mexico’s liberators eral Government activities also extended to most reliable firefighter was named the ‘‘Vic alive, these celebrations also honor Mexico’s the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, Pozzi Award.’’ pride and patriotism. On this day, I am proud and Math (STEM) education in H.R. 1709, the Mr. Pozzi began his fire service career in to join the people of my district and those of neighboring Sonoma Valley, where he was Mexican descent in celebrating Mexico’s bi- STEM Education Coordination Act of 2009, born and raised. He joined the Shell Vista Fire centennial. which passed the House on June 8, 2009. The purpose of H.R. 1709 is to establish a Department in Sonoma Valley in 1956 and f served with that unit until 1963 when he committee through the National Science and moved to Windsor. He was given a gold shield FINDINGS OF THE CHAIRMAN OF Technology Council with OSTP, to coordinate when he left Shell Vista and is still an hon- THE COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE Federal programs and activities in support of orary member of that department. AND TECHNOLOGY PURSUANT TO STEM education across the Federal Govern- In addition to his fire fighting duties, Mr. H. RES. 1493 ment. The coordinating committee would also Pozzi has been a member of the Farm Bureau be charged with developing and periodically for more than 60 years. He grew up on a dairy HON. BART GORDON updating a strategic plan for STEM education farm and transferred his farming interests to OF TENNESSEE to craft a more cohesive and effective Federal his property in Windsor, where he still keeps IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES effort toward STEM education. a dairy herd, ducks, geese, emus, Brahma Wednesday, September 15, 2010 In H.R. 2020, the Networking and Informa- bulls, sheep and a llama. Mr. GORDON of Tennessee. Madam tion Technology Research and Development Madam Speaker, Vic Pozzi is a true ambas- Act of 2009, the Committee updated the suc- sador for Windsor, for firefighters, for farmers Speaker, I am submitting, pursuant to House Resolution 1493, changes in law that could cessful Networking and Information Tech- and for everyone who believes that a good cit- nology Research and Development (NITRD) izen is one who participates and gives back to help achieve deficit reduction by reducing waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement; program to codify and emphasize the National his or her community. It is appropriate that we Coordination Office to ensure coordination of honor him at this time. promoting efficiency and reform of govern- ment; and controlling spending within Govern- the computing and information technology re- f ment programs for which the Committee on search of the 13 Federal agencies performing COMMEMORATING THE 100TH ANNI- Science and Technology has primary author- this type of work. The bill would also require VERSARY OF MEXICO’S REVOLU- izing authority. The specific measures listed the formulation of a strategic plan to set a co- TION AND 200TH ANNIVERSARY below are pending before Congress. If en- ordinated direction for Federal information OF INDEPENDENCE acted, these measures would reduce govern- technology research. Additionally, the bill em- ment waste, promote efficiency, and help to phasizes communication with outside commu- HON. MIKE QUIGLEY control spending within Government programs. nities of interest in an effort to help ensure COORDINATION AND NON DUPLICATION that Federal research investments in these OF ILLINOIS - areas compliment, rather than duplicate, pri- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES One of the recurring legislative themes for the Science and Technology Committee dur- vate-sector investments in these areas. Wednesday, September 15, 2010 ing the 111th Congress has been coordination The Committee also established an Inter- Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today and non-duplication. In tough budgetary times, agency Coordinating Committee in its reau- to recognize Mexico’s bicentennial celebration it is vital that precious Federal research dollars thorization of the National Earthquake Hazards in honor of the 200th anniversary of its inde- not be spent on duplicative programs. Unfortu- Reduction Program and the National Wind- pendence and the 100th anniversary of its rev- nately, the coordinating activities necessary to storm Impact Reduction Program in H.R. olution. Today, I wish to commemorate Mexi- prevent duplicative research efforts have been 3820, the Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act co’s celebrations along with the people of the surprisingly lacking both across the Federal of 2010. The purpose of the committee is to 5th district. government and within individual agencies. To ensure a coordinated approach in Federal re- Mexico’s Independence Day celebrates the ensure that Federal research expenditures are search related to the earthquake and wind successful war for sovereignty from Spain. In- most effective, the Committee included coordi- programs authorized in H.R. 3820. H.R. 3820 fluenced by America’s war of independence— nation requirements in several bills this Con- passed the House on March 2, 2010. Miguel Hidalgo, one of Mexico’s most revered gress. heroes—changed the course of Mexico’s his- The first example of this theme was the Finally, the Committee broadly addressed tory with the Cry of Dolores, the call to his House passage of the National Nanotechnol- the issue of coordination of Federal efforts in people to revolt against centuries of oppres- ogy Initiative Amendments Act of 2009 (H.R. the areas of research and development and sion from the Spanish Crown. Heroes such as 554) on February 11, 2009. The National STEM education in H.R. 5116, the America Ignacio Allende and Jose Maria Morelos Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) is an effort to COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, joined Hidalgo in the movement. Although coordinate over 1.7 billion dollars in annual which passed the House on May 28, 2010. In Mexico did not become fully independent until Federal nanotechnology research expendi- addition to containing identical provisions as 1821, today marks the anniversary of Sept. tures across 15 separate agencies. The 2009 H.R. 554, H.R. 1709, and H.R. 2020, the

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Her life-time devotion to ment, and demonstration activities across the hanced management of the Federal Govern- helping others will continue to serve as a shin- Department. There are also coordination provi- ment, the Committee on Science and Tech- ing example of what steadfast commitment sions relating to the management of federal nology will continue to be an enthusiastic part- and determination can accomplish. scientific collections and manufacturing re- ner in these endeavors. f search and development. f NASA ACQUISITION REFORM CONSOLIDATED LAND, ENERGY, IN RECOGNITION OF MERYL AND AQUATIC RESOURCES ACT Over the course of the past several years, FRANK the Committee on Science and Technology OF 2010 has investigated deficiencies in the awarding of major NASA contracts, with a focus on the HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. SPEECH OF flawed awarding of the Space Communica- OF NEW JERSEY HON. NICK J. RAHALL II tions Networks Services Contract. This con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF WEST VIRGINIA tract award, worth 1.3 billion dollars, has been Wednesday, September 15, 2010 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES successfully protested to the Government Ac- Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today Friday, July 30, 2010 countability Office twice, and significant con- to recognize Her Excellency Ambassador cerns regarding NASA’s contract award man- Meryl Frank, honoree at the Jewish Outreach The House in Committee of the Whole agement have been raised by these protests. Institute’s 2010 Tribute Evening. For many House on the State of the Union had under To address these issues, the Committee de- years, Ambassador Frank has dedicated her consideration the bill (H.R. 3534) to provide voted Title VIII of its 2010 NASA authorization greater efficiencies, transparency, returns, time to serve the local community and advo- and accountability in the administration of (H.R. 5781) to acquisition management. Nota- cate on behalf of women’s rights. Her numer- bly, this title attempts to avoid organizational Federal mineral and energy resources by ous achievements and accolades have earned consolidating administration of various Fed- conflicts of interest in major NASA acquisitions her this prestigious recognition bestowed upon eral energy minerals management and leas- by prohibiting contractors providing systems her by the Jewish Outreach Institute. ing programs into one entity to be known as engineering or technical assistance to NASA Ambassador Frank is a graduate of Living- the Office of Federal Energy and Minerals from competing for the underlying manage- ston College, Rutgers University where she Leasing of the Department of the Interior, ment or acquisition contract. Similar provisions majored in history. She also earned multiple and for other purposes: applicable to the Department of Defense were graduate degrees from Yale University in Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Chair, I submit an ex- included in the Weapon Systems Acquisition International Relations, Political Science, and change of letters between the Committee on Reform Act of 2009. In an effort to control spi- Public Health in 1987 and 1988. Natural Resources and the Committee on raling acquisition costs, Title VIII of H.R. 5781 As Mayor of Highland Park, Ambassador Ways and Means concerning H.R. 3534. also strengthens a prohibition on expenditure Meryl Frank dedicated her life to serving her HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, of funds for acquisitions which exceed a 30 constituents. During her tenure, she was COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, percent cost growth. known for her commitment to ethics and good Washington, DC, September 13, 2010. MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP government. Under her direction, Highland Hon. NICK J. RAHALL II, Chairman, Committee on Natural Resources, MANAGEMENT Park maintained their title as New Jersey’s As a component of the America COM- House of Representatives, Washington, DC. first green community. The Borough of High- DEAR NICK RAHALL: I am writing to you PETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, the Com- land Park continues to promote a tradition of concerning the jurisdictional interest of the mittee included a provision requiring the Direc- diversity throughout the community and cur- Committee on Ways and Means in your tor of the National Institute of Standards and rently also houses one of the best public amendment in the nature of a substitute to Technology (NIST) to conduct an assessment school systems in the nation. Highland Park’s H.R. 3534, the ‘‘Consolidated Land, Energy, of the governance of the Manufacturing Exten- success is a result of Ambassador Frank’s and Aquatic Resources Act of 2010.’’ sion Partnership (MEP) program. In carrying dedication to the residents and displays out- Rule X of the Rules of the House of Rep- resentatives provides that the Committee on out the assessment, the Director is instructed standing leadership. to use criteria established pursuant to the Mal- Ways and Means has jurisdiction over ‘‘rev- Ambassador Frank touts thirty years of ex- enue measures generally.’’ Section 802 of colm Baldrige National Quality Award. This ceptional community service and advocacy H.R. 3534, as amended, raises revenue by im- novel approach is intended to require the di- work on behalf of women and children. Ms. posing a fee of $2 per barrel of oil and 20 rector of NIST to use criteria generally applied Frank served at the World Health Organization cents per million BTU of natural gas pro- in making assessments of private sector pro- (WHO) in Copenhagen, Denmark and pre- duced on Federal onshore and offshore lands. posals on NIST’s own programs. It is hoped pared a report on the Implementation of the As a result, Section 802 of H.R. 3534, as that this critical assessment will lead to better International Code on Breast Milk Substitutes. amended, is within the jurisdiction of the management of the MEP program. Committee on Ways and Means. She has also served as Director of the Infant I recognize and appreciate your desire to FUTURE AREAS OF FOCUS Care Leave Project at the Yale Bush Center in bring this legislation before the House in an The Committee on Science and Technology Child Development and Social Policy and expeditious manner and, accordingly, I will continues to look at ways of making the Fed- President of the Women’s Division of the not seek a sequential referral of H.R 3534, as eral scientific agencies more efficient and bet- American Jewish Congress. Ms. Frank co-au- amended. However, I agree to waive consid- ter managed. One area of future focus is the thored and edited The Parental Leave Crisis: eration of this bill with the understanding management of the Department of Energy’s Toward a National Policy, was a key advocate that this does not in any way prejudice the (DOE) civilian research laboratories. DOE’s of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act Committee on Ways and Means and its juris- dictional prerogatives on H.R. 3534 or similar laboratories are currently regulated internally, signed into law by President Clinton, and was legislation. and, to a large degree, to a single DOE set of an author of the New Jersey Family Leave Act Further, the Ways and Means Committee standards. However, the safety, environ- signed by Governor Kean. As a result of her reserves the right to seek the appointment of mental, and security requirements of DOE’s ci- hard work, Ms. Frank was appointed U.S. Am- conferees during any House-Senate con- vilian and military laboratories vary greatly. bassador to the United Nations Commission ference convened on this legislation on pro- The Committee has begun to investigate on the Status of Women (CSW) in February visions of the bill that are within the Com- whether turning DOE’s civilian laboratories 2010 after already having served as the U.S. mittee’s jurisdiction. I ask for your commit- over to non-DOE regulation would prove more Representative to the CSW for nearly one ment to support any request by the Com- mittee on Ways and Means for the appoint- cost effective than its current internal manage- year. Her commitment to improving and em- ment of conferees on H.R. 3534 or similar leg- ment structure. The Committee has also been powering the lives of women globally has islation. I also ask that a copy of this letter looking at recommendations from a 2009 re- gained her acclaim as a mentor, trainer, and and your response be included in the Con- port by the National Academy of Public Ad- lecturer on women’s leadership and political gressional Record during consideration of ministration to determine if DOE could imple- participation. Ambassador Frank’s outstanding this bill by the House.

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, innocent victims of that faithful day and of Elvan and Eleanor are proud parents, COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, course, the brave men and women who grandparents, and great-grandparents of three Washington, DC, September 15, 2010. rushed to Ground Zero. children, five grandchildren, and seven great- Hon. SANDER M. LEVIN, But, remembering the legacies of those who grandchildren. It is clear that they will leave a Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, are no longer with us and fulfilling our prom- lasting legacy for generations to come. Washington, DC. ises to those who are still here perhaps will be Madam Speaker, please join me in com- DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Thank you for your the greatest tribute to all to all those affected mending Elvan and Eleanor Newcomb for a letter indicating the Committee on Ways and Means’ jurisdictional interests in certain by this tragedy—both the victims and survivors life well-lived and wishing them the best of provisions of the amendment in the nature of of the worst attack on U.S. soil in the history luck and health as he continues setting the a substitute to H.R. 3534, the Consolidated of this great country. standard. Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of To all the other first responders who are f 2010. struggling with 9/11-related illnesses, I say we I acknowledge your jurisdictional interests will help you. TRIBUTE TO JOHN HARRISON in the bill. I appreciate your willingness to To reiterate this significance of this day and forego seeking a sequential referral of the of the work that goes unfinished, I would like HON. TOM LATHAM legislation and understand that this action to tell the story of another young man in my will in no way waive your Committee’s juris- OF IOWA dictional interests or serve as a precedent for district by the name of Stephen Siller. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Stephen was on his way home when he future referrals. I also understand that you Wednesday, September 15, 2010 reserve the right to seek to have conferees heard on his scanner news of the attack on named from the Committee on Ways and the Trade Center and he immediately turned Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise to rec- Means on these provisions, and would sup- his car around and drove back to Manhattan ognize John Harrison, a World War II Army port such a request if it were made. through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. veteran from Boone County, Iowa, and to ex- A copy of our respective letters regarding With tunnel traffic at a standstill, Stephen press my appreciation for his dedication and H.R. 3534 will be entered into the Congres- got out of his car, strapped on his gear and commitment to his country. sional Record. Thank you for the cooperative spirit in ran towards the burning towers. He eventually The Boone News Republican is currently which you have worked regarding this mat- met up with his squad members as they running a series of articles that honors one ter and others between our respective com- rushed into the World Trade Center, where he Boone County veteran every Tuesday from mittees. helped save tens of thousands of office work- Memorial Day to Veterans Day. John Harrison With warm regards, I am ers. was recognized on Tuesday, July 20. Below is Sincerely, But sadly, Stephen and his entire squad the article in its entirety: NICK J. RAHALL II, were never to be seen again. Stephen’s family BOONE COUNTY VETERANS: JOHN HARRISON Chairman, Committee on Natural Resources. and the people of New York City honor his (By Alexander Hutchins) f memory and bravery with a 5K ‘‘Tunnel to Towers’’ run that retraces Stephen’s steps. John Harrison, 84, a former Army Staff COMMEMORATING SEPTEMBER 11 Sergeant, was raised on a farm south of Stephen’s memory also lives on in the good Perry in the midst of the depression. SPEECH OF works the family has done by building Ste- ‘‘Back in those days we were just coming phen’s House and Home for orphans. out of the depression, and we didn’t have HON. MICHAEL E. McMAHON So in Stephen’s honor, and in respect for anything, but we had plenty to eat,’’ said OF NEW YORK the memory of the nearly 3,000 others mur- Harrison. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dered on that fateful day nine years ago, I He worked throughout his youth and con- urge my colleagues to vote for H. Res. 1610. tributed to his family’s income in tough Tuesday, September 14, 2010 times. This spirit of hard work and the ne- f Mr. MCMAHON. Madam Speaker, I would cessity of duty would shape his life as much as his time in the Army during World War II. like to thank you and Majority Leader HOYER HONORING ELVAN AND ELEANOR NEWCOMB Harrison spent much of his youth working for introducing this resolution and for honoring on the family farm and for other farmers in the memory of those who perished in 9/11, in- the area. cluding the nearly 300 men and women from HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH ‘‘I vividly remember the summer of 1936, my district. OF CALIFORNIA when we’d throw a mattress out under the shade tree in the yard and just hope and pray Many of us lost family and close friends in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the attacks. Their memories are kept alive for a little breeze,’’ Harrison said. through the devotion and steadfast commit- Wednesday, September 15, 2010 He trained in carpentry in high school, a ment of their strong families and kind-hearted Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise skill that he would employ in a brief career after the war. He married his first wife, friends. 9/11 will never be forgotten, but we today to acknowledge and honor Elvan and Betty, before joining the service, though she must continue to recognize not only all who Eleanor Newcomb for receiving the 2010 Life- has since passed away. we lost, but the bravery of so many on that time Achievement Award. They have lived a Harrison was inducted into the Army in tragic day. long and distinguished life, adhering to ex- September of 1944, took his basic training at We will never forget the tearful wishes of tremely high standards of quality and integrity. Fort Hood, Texas, and went overseas in Jan- loved ones speaking their final goodbyes and The Newcombs moved to California’s Cen- uary of 1945. comfort to their spouses and children, and we tral Valley from Oklahoma in 1941, the year ‘‘I was on the island of Saipan until they will never forget those who heroically ran into they married. Elvan started his career as a got a convoy together, then we went to Oki- nawa,’’ Harrison said. the buildings or stayed behind to help others. tractor dealer, salesman, partsman, and me- When deploying to the island, the sister In the brutality of those attacks, we saw the chanic at a dealership in Madera and has ex- ship of Harrison’s vessel was hit by a Kami- heart of the American spirit and the bravery of panded his management and ownership since kaze pilot. The soldier above Harrison on the all Americans. his first job. rope dropped his rifle, and Harrison would In particular, I would like to recognize the Elvan and Eleanor are well connected within sport the dent in his helmet for the rest of thousands of emergency service workers and their community. They have been involved in his time in the service. volunteers in New York City who rushed to the Warner Pacific College, Fourth Street Church He served with the 34th Combat Engineers, pile to aid the rescue and recovery to save of God, Madera Valley Bank, Cattlewomen’s, primarily building Bailey Bridges and other infrastructure, but did fire and was fired lives, with little care for their own health and Cow-bells, Republican Women, Madera His- upon by Japanese forces. safety. torical Society, and Women of the Church of ‘‘I do remember when we were moving for- To this day, these brave men and women, God of the Central Valley. In 2007, Elvan and ward we would see trucks going by carrying which include people like Martin Fullam, a 30- Eleanor were honored as Old-Timers Day’s dead soldiers,’’ Harrison said. ‘‘[They] had year veteran FDNY lieutenant from Staten Is- King and Queen and have been faithful and new combat boots on that didn’t even have

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Madam Speaker, I rise His unit, now the 42nd Engineering Con- votes. If I had been here, I would have voted: today in honor of Fire Chief Timothy A. Potts struction Battalion, was deployed near ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote 519 and ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall on the occasion of his retirement from the Seoul, Korea, in late August, 1945, to help vote 520. Olmsted Falls Fire Department. He honorably build the Temple Airfield. served the people of Olmsted Falls with un- ‘‘I remember the first time I went up the f wavering dedication for 35 years as a para- streets of Seoul, you could go across the Han PERSONAL EXPLANATION medic, firefighter and fire chief. river and look straight ahead to the capitol Chief Potts joined the Olmsted Falls Fire and it looked like a beautiful city, and from Department on April 14, 1975, and two years the front side of the street it did, but you’d HON. MARY JO KILROY later he graduated as a paramedic. Through- go around the back to the alleys and maybe OF OHIO out his tenure as a firefighter and paramedic, a cow or a pig would be sticking its head out IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the window,’’ Harrison said. Chief Potts’ motivation to study, and then later Wednesday, September 15, 2010 teach, never diminished. In 1981, Chief Potts He was in Korea until July, 1946. He earned Ms. KILROY. Madam Speaker, on the legis- became a river rescue instructor and his ex- a bronze battle star, three overseas service pertise in this area of rescue became sought bars, an Asiatic/Pacific Theater ribbon, a lative day of Tuesday, September 14, 2010, I after by numerous departments across the victory medal, an army of occupation medal was unable to cast votes on rollcall votes 519 and a good conduct medal. and 520. Had I been present, I would have state of Ohio. Throughout the 1980s, he trav- voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall votes 519 and 520. elled throughout the state to teach courses on ‘‘When I came home from the service, first river rescue and rope rescue. I worked [to] help building Quonset huts for f In 1988, Chief Potts was sworn in as lieu- the veterans over at Iowa State College,’’ tenant and, in 1990, he began teaching all Harrison said. ‘‘Then I went to work for Otis COMMENDING BRANDON ACAD- areas of pre-hospital emergency medical care lumber yard, doing carpentry work. I did EMY’S DESIGNATION AS A 2010 to firefighters and paramedics at Southwest that until 1956, and then I went on the fire BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL department.’’ General Hospital. Throughout his career, Chief Harrison would spend 28 years with the fire Potts sought to strengthen and enhance the department, and in 1985 he began working at HON. ADAM H. PUTNAM Olmsted Falls Fire Department. He wrote the county courthouse as Director of Vet- OF FLORIDA grants for his department totaling nearly $1 eran’s Affairs for 20 years. When working as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES million, and helped other fire departments se- a carpenter, Harrison helped build 16 new Wednesday, September 15, 2010 cure more than $4 million in funding. In addi- homes in Boone. tion, Chief Potts was instrumental in designing Mr. PUTNAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today the new Olmsted Falls Fire Department build- ‘‘Growing up, everyone worked, so I always to commend Brandon Academy of Brandon, did work. If I were younger I’d still work ing and firehouse. He was sworn in as fire today. That was drilled into me when I was Florida, for winning the prestigious 2010 Na- chief in June of 2004. a young kid, that if you wanted something tional Blue Ribbon Schools award. This rec- Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join out of life you had to work for it and I still ognition of incredible accomplishment was be- me in honoring Fire Chief Timothy A. Potts for feel that way today,’’ Harrison said. stowed on the Academy by U.S. Secretary of his focus and dedication to keeping the people Education Arne Duncan. Harrison has undergone knee replacement who live and work in Olmsted Falls safe and surgery, but stays active and walks each Brandon Academy is a private school in secure. His work and accomplishments as day. He has a daughter living in Boone, two Hillsborough County that provides for the intel- chief, firefighter, paramedic and instructor re- sons, seven grandchildren and seven great lectual development of 227 pre-kindergarten flect integrity, excellence, expertise and heart. grandchildren. through 8th grade students. It boasts one of His efforts will continue to enhance the foun- Harrison said he has no significant regrets the most well-balanced curriculums in the na- dation of safety and well being throughout from his time in the Army, and he appre- tion, offering exceptional instruction in math, Olmsted Falls and will provide a shining exam- ciates accoutrements for veterans such as science, writing, and the arts. Thus, the Acad- ple for all who will follow in his path. emy equips its students with the skills they VA hospitals. f ‘‘Back in those days, you knew when it need to become upstanding, productive, and came your time to go into the service and well-informed citizens. The high achievement A TRIBUTE TO THE 2010 ELLIS IS- you were old enough, you went. You just of the Academy’s student body is in no small LAND MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPI- didn’t make a fuss about it,’’ he said. part due to the involvement of parents in their ENTS Harrison said he feels remorse for soldiers children’s education. from the current conflict, facing a war that The Blue Ribbon Schools award is consid- HON. DAN BURTON is so different from the one he participated ered the highest honor an American school OF INDIANA in. can obtain. Schools singled out for this na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tional honor reflect the goals of our nation’s ‘‘I wish all the young men and women in Wednesday, September 15, 2010 the service the best,’’ Harrison said. education reforms for high standards and ac- countability. Specifically, the Blue Ribbon Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, I People today are fairly savvy to modern Schools program is designed to honor public rise today to congratulate the 2010 recipients wars, he said, and modern soldiers thank- fully have the option to remain in contact and private schools that are either academi- of the coveted Ellis Island Medal of Honor. with family and friends without relying on cally superior in their states or that dem- Presented annually by the National Ethnic Co- censored mail, as was the case in World War onstrate dramatic gains in student achieve- alition (NECO), the Ellis Island Medal of Honor II. ment. pays tribute to our Nation’s immigrant herit- Harrison will board an Honor Flight next I applaud Head of School Robert Rudolph age, as well as individual achievement. The month on August 19, and will visit the World and Principal Sondra Cliggitt, as well as the medals are awarded to U.S. citizens from var- War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. teachers and students of Brandon Academy ious ethnic backgrounds who exemplify out- for their hard work and commitment to excel- standing qualities in both their personal and I commend John Harrison for his many lence. A good education is essential to ensur- professional lives, while continuing to preserve years of loyalty and service to our great na- ing that future generations lead more success- the richness of their particular heritage. Since tion. It is an immense honor to represent him ful, fulfilling lives. They are making a true dif- NECO’s founding in 1986, more then 2,000 in the United States Congress, and I wish him ference in the lives of so many, and building American citizens have received Ellis Island all the best in his future endeavors. communities that improve students’ learning. Medals of Honor, including six American

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:56 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E15SE0.REC E15SE0 mmaher on DSK69SOYB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1642 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 15, 2010 Presidents, several United States Senators, Srinivasan, MD, George R. Stevenson, Bert byterian Church in Congress, and I ask that Congressmen, Nobel Laureates, outstanding R. Sugar, Hon. Eugene R. Sullivan (Ret.), you join me in congratulating them on their ac- athletes, artists, clergy, and military leaders. Jordan P. Thomas, Annie S. Totah, Suzanne complishments of the past 150 years and von Liebig, PhD, William D. Walsh, RADM As we all know, citizens of the United States wishing them the best for the future. can trace their ancestry to many nations. The Philip A. Whitacre, USN (Ret.), Morrill Worcester, Mohammad Yahyavi, Vartkes B. f richness and diversity of American life makes Yeghiayan, Esq., Matt H. Yildizlar, Chang MONA DIXON BOYS AND GIRLS us unique among the Nations of the world and Bin Yim. CLUB YOUTH OF THE YEAR is in many ways the key to why America is the f most innovative country in the world. The Ellis Island Medals of Honor not only celebrate se- HONORING TWO ROCK VALLEY HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL lect individuals but also the pluralism and de- PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ON OF ARIZONA mocracy that enabled our ancestors to cele- THEIR 150TH ANNIVERSARY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES brate their cultural identities while still embrac- Wednesday, September 15, 2010 ing the American way of life. This medal is not HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY about money, but about people who really Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise OF CALIFORNIA today in recognition of Ms. Romonia Dixon of seized the opportunities this great country has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to offer and who used those opportunities to Tempe, the recipient of the 2010 Boys and not only better their own lives but make a dif- Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Girls Club of America National Youth of the ference in the lives of those around them. By Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I rise Year Award. honoring these outstanding individuals, we today to honor the sesquicentennial of the Mona’s remarkable story begins with a dif- honor all who share their origins and we ac- Two Rock Valley Presbyterian Church in Two ficult past. For much of her life, her family did knowledge the contributions they and other Rock, a small community outside Petaluma, not have a home of their own and she moved groups have made to America. I commend California, of which I am a member. This small from shelter to shelter to find a place to sleep NECO and its Board of Directors headed by church has a special history in our community at night. Sometimes the family was even split my good friend, Nasser J. Kazeminy, for hon- for the past 150 years. up in order to find enough spaces to sleep. oring these truly outstanding individuals for The Two Rock Valley Presbyterian Church Mona did not let difficult circumstances get in their tireless efforts to foster dialogue and was founded in 1860, approximately 10 years the way of her success, however. She worked build bridges between different ethnic groups, after the first settlers arrived. Fire has de- hard in all aspects of her life; she excelled in as well as promotes unity and a sense of stroyed the church sanctuary twice, only to be school, she financially contributed to her family common purpose in our Nation. rebuilt by the community. The first building by holding a part-time job, and she was active Madam Speaker, I ask all of my colleagues dedicated in March 1863 was destroyed in Oc- in Boys and Girls Clubs of the East Valley in to join me in recognizing the good works of tober 1895. The second building was dedi- Tempe, AZ. Dixon went on to graduate with a 3.92 GPA, NECO, and congratulating all of the 2010 re- cated in March 1896 and destroyed in July placing her third in her class of 280. She was cipients of the Ellis Island Medals of Honor. I 1949 by a controlled burn that got out of con- also captain of the basketball team and partici- also ask unanimous consent that the names of trol on the nearby United States Army prop- pated in the National Honor Society, Peer this year’s recipients be placed into the CON- erty, now a Coast Guard Base. The third and Leadership, Student Council and the Math GRESSIONAL RECORD. current church sanctuary was dedicated on Team. Dixon is currently a freshman at the 2010 ELLIS ISLAND MEDALS OF HONOR February 1, 1953. RECIPIENTS The congregation owns and operates the Barrett Honors College at Arizona State Uni- Ichak K. Adizes, PhD, Adrienne G. Two Rock Valley Presbyterian Church Ceme- versity, and is well on her way to a planned Alexanian, Richard F. Ambinder, MD, Cyrus tery located adjacent to the church structure. master’s degree in international retail manage- Amir-Mokri, Anousheh Ansari, Rao S. The first internments date back to 1861. Un- ment. Anumolu, Robert S. Atallah, Mohamed A. We have something in common. She at- fortunately, the fire of 1949 destroyed most of Atassi, MD, FACC, Kevork D. Atinizian, tended Tempe High School, my alma mater the records. A community project was orga- Nancy H. Bailey, Hon. Rosemary Barkett, and a place I called home for 28 years as a Samira Kanaan Beckwith, Sarkis Bedevian, nized in 1992 to identify plot locations and Government teacher and, as I said, she is cur- Dorothy L. Beeve, RN, Jerold E. Beeve, MD, prepare a detailed plot map. rently a freshman at ASU which is also my Suraj P. Bhatia, Carole Black, Chief George The members of Two Rock Valley Pres- alma mater. With our similar academic paths, F. Brown (Ret.), Richard R. Buery, Jr., Mi- byterian Church have a long history of com- chael Capasso, Dominic Chianese, Hank Congress may not be far behind for this young munity involvement as their mission states ‘‘a Hyunho Choi, Yen S. Chou, Jim Lin-Chi Chu, woman. This week, I had a chance to sit down tradition of witness and service.’’ In 1865, they Carl J. Clause, Eugene P. Conese, Sr., John and talk with her. I was very impressed with helped found the Tomales Presbyterian F. Conley, Thomas J. Cook, Edward Cruz, her commitment to her community and expect Church which they now consider their sister Paul R. Davies, Chief Raymond Diaz, Edward she will accomplish great things in the years B. Diethrich, MD, Andre C. Dimitriadis, church. PhD, Borko B. Djordjevic, MD, Thomas J. More recently, the church members are in- to come. With this award, she receives a number of Donohue, David Du, David B. Falk, Lina volved with the work of the Petaluma Food scholarships, but the meaning of this award Fang, Eric Friedberg, Col. Arnald D. Gabriel, Pantry by working with a coalition of other goes far beyond that. It would have been easy USAF (Ret.), Rod G. Gilbert, Col. David G. churches to feed the hungry in our community. Goulet, USMC, E. Bulkeley Griswold, Col. for her to take a different path, but she made Their mission extends to regular contributions Gina M. Grosso, USAF, S. K. Gupta, Wolf decisions that would better her life and that to the Cents-Ability Hunger Program of the Hengst, Gregory M. Hodge, PhD, Maj. Gen. has brought her here, today. Presbyterian Church (USA) which provides Karl R. Horst, USA, Hon. Jerry MacArthur Madam Speaker, please join me in recog- Hultin, Chief James Jephthah, Ted Johnson, much needed funds both nationally and to Af- nizing Mona for her tremendous accomplish- James Keach, Alan Krutchkoff, Tak W. rica. ment and for setting an example for the young Kwan, MD, William K. Lee, MD, Robert J. Congregants are also volunteers at the Two people of our nation. Loggia, Wing K. Ma, Vahid Majidi, Fouad Rock Volunteer Fire Department and the Two Malouf, James V. Malpeso, MD, MSgt. Ches- Rock Elementary School. Many annual com- f ter L. Marcus, Jr., USA, Chief Denis McGowan, Shekhar Mitra, PhD, Mohsen munity events including the Abelskiver Break- TRIBUTE TO LOUIS WOLFGRAM Moazami, Curtis E. Moll, Yasmin Motamedi, fast on Mother’s Day, the Harvest Festival in Jeremiah A. Mullins, Agneta E. Nilsson, September, and the Turkey Dinner in Novem- HON. TOM LATHAM RADM Joseph L. Nimmich, Sr., USCG, Irene ber rely on the volunteers from the church to OF IOWA M. O’Neill, Bedros S. Oruncakciel, Hemant help bring people from the surrounding com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Patel, MD, Francis J. Pearn, Richard R. munity together. Pergolis, Timothy A. Phillips, Michael J. Pi- Churches are a place for community mem- Wednesday, September 15, 2010 azza, Hon. Rosemonde Pierre-Louis, Kappana bers to come together not just to worship but Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise to rec- Ramanandan, Maj. Gen. Michael S. Repass, USA, Hon. Edward J. Rollins, Stanley M. to build the community. Two Rock Valley ognize Louis Wolfgram, a Vietnam War Army Rumbough, Jr., William J. Ryan, Kenan E. Presbyterian Church is that church to the resi- and National Guard veteran from Boone Sahin, PhD, Joseph M. Saponaro, John F. dents of Two Rock. County, Iowa, and to express my appreciation Scarpa, Jane Seymour, Faryar Shirzad, John Madam Speaker, I am proud to represent for his dedication and commitment to his Shu, Esq., Dr. Ruth J. Simmons, Prasad the congregation of the Two Rock Valley Pres- country.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:56 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E15SE0.REC E15SE0 mmaher on DSK69SOYB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE September 15, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1643 The Boone News Republican is currently Wolfgram was also assigned for 14 years in but Al Qaeda wants us to be the Divided running a series of articles that honors one the Boone Army National Guard base as a States of America. There is no more appro- Boone County veteran every Tuesday from supply and food service administrator. priate day to demonstrate to the world that we ‘‘You see a lot of happy faces when guys Memorial Day to Veterans Day. Louis get good chow,’’ he said with a laugh. refuse to back down from our shared civic val- Wolfgram was recognized on Tuesday, June Before his retirement, Wolfgram was serv- ues. Today, let’s stand together, united as 22. Below is the article in its entirety: ing as an enlisted advisor to the Judge Adju- Americans, in somber mourning for those BOONE COUNTY VETERANS: LOUIS WOLFGRAM tant General of the Iowa Guard, advising the we’ve lost and in hopeful yearning for the (By Alexander Hutchins) commander of the Iowa Guard on meeting bright future we can forge together. the needs of the soldiers. Louis Wolfgram, 60, Command Sergeant In 1990 Wolfgram earned his degree in busi- Major (retired) of the Iowa National Guard, f ness and accounting, partly due to the cred- has recently returned to State Active duty its he earned while serving in the Guard. He on Retiree Recall after retiring on his 60th IN HONOR AND MEMORY OF said he appreciated his education and all the birthday June ninth. MAYOR JAMES W. DAY opportunities he received to work with his Wolfgram was born in Sumner, Iowa to a leadership skills. family with nine children. His father had ‘‘One thing I regret is not joining the guard served in the Army Air Corps in World War HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH immediately after leaving active duty, and II, but Wolfgram was the only child out of OF OHIO the other is that I didn’t get to deploy to his eight siblings that served in the military. Iraq or Afghanistan,’’ he said. ‘‘Some people IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wolfgram’s father owned a grocery store in would say ‘You’re nuts for wanting to do Sumner. Wednesday, September 15, 2010 that,’ but it’s part of what you swore in for ‘‘He saw the writing on the wall that the and signed up for.’’ Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise small-town grocery was going to disappear He said it is important to remember that and went into insurance,’’ Wolfgram said. today in honor and remembrance of former many soldiers do not deploy, and he is al- The family moved to Jefferson, Iowa and City of Parma Mayor, James W. Day—beloved ways impressed working with combat vet- then Boone. In 1968 Wolfgram graduated husband of the late Caroline C. Day; devoted erans of previous eras. Ryan High School. For the past ten years Wolfgram has father of James W. Day, Jr.; father-in-law of One year later, in 1969, he was drafted. worked on the military funerals honor team, Linda; dear grandfather of Meghan, (Kevin), On January 28 of 1970 Wolfgram went on work that has given him tremendous respect Amy (Devon), James and Christopher; great- Active Duty and proceeded to receive train- for the men and women who deploy overseas. grandfather of Masie; brother of Harvey; hon- ing in accounting and stock control after a Wolfgram was most impressed with how orable WWII Veteran, and friend and mentor stint in Fort Des Moines, Fort Lewis and well prepared and supported the soldiers of Fort Lee. After being trained to do both to many. today are, something he is acutely aware of manual and mechanical accounting (using James W. Day served as Mayor of Parma after his time in Vietnam. He and his wife computers he described as half the size of a currently care for two of their grand- from 1962 to 1967. Prior to that, he served for table) he received two weeks leave and then children, and he said he will enjoy taking 8 years as councilman, and was also a mem- deployed to Vietnam. them out boating this summer, as well as fi- ber of the zoning board. A veteran, he served Wolfgram received his choice of specialty nally being able to grow a beard. our Nation with courage and honor in the in the Army, but in exchange for his pref- Army during World War II. He was a 50–year erence in duty he made a three-year commit- I commend Louis Wolfgram for his many ment to the Army rather than the standard years of loyalty and service to our great Na- member of the American Legion and was a two. Wolfgram served for 18 months in Viet- tion. It is an immense honor to represent him Charter Member of the Elks Lodge—both lo- nam at a large supply post in a rear area of in the United States Congress, and I wish him cated in Parma. Mayor Day’s incredible vision Vietnam. all the best in his future endeavors. and dedication to the welfare of residents ‘‘I was a logistician,’’ he said. ‘‘We pulled came at a challenging time, when the City’s f perimeter guard and did sweeps in the morn- population had quickly jumped from 28,000 in ing. I wasn’t out beating the bush like the COMMEMORATING SEPTEMBER 11 the fifties to more than 80,000 by the mid-six- infantry guys were.’’ ties. To accommodate this rapid growth—and When he returned from two years in Viet- SPEECH OF nam, Wolfgram was offered the option of continue to provide services while maintaining serving a year at Fort Hood, a year in Ger- HON. JOHN GARAMENDI a vision for the future—Mayor Day imple- many or leaving the Army a year early. mented many projects that continue to make OF CALIFORNIA Wolfgram took the option to leave the serv- the City of Parma a thriving suburb. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ice, but says now he regrets not joining the When several acres of land became avail- National Guard immediately after leaving Tuesday, September 14, 2010 able for sale on York Road, Mayor Day led the the Army. effort to secure the land for what would soon ‘‘I was out for about five years,’’ Wolfgram Mr. GARAMENDI. Madam Speaker, today, I said, and during this time he worked for joined Congressional colleagues at a bipar- become the Western Campus of Cuyahoga John Deere. tisan ceremony in commemoration of the vic- Community College. He is also credited with In October of 1977 he joined the National tims of the September 11, 2001 attacks. spearheading the efforts that led to the devel- Guard, where he is still serving after his re- Nine years ago, our great country experi- opment of the Parma Justice Center, Parma tirement. enced the tragedy of a generation. Nearly Community General Hospital and the Wolfgram said some of his fondest experi- 3,000 people were taken from this world too Parmatown Mall—located on Day Drive, which ences are his travels throughout the U.S. and soon when violent extremist terrorists in Al is named after him. Ahead of his time, Mayor to Norway, Japan and Korea. He has been Day understood the significance of preserving working full-time in the National Guard Qaeda hijacked four planes and attacked the since 1986. World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Among green space. In the 1960’s, he championed ‘‘The floods of ’93 were a real, major event, those who died that fateful day were hundreds the effort to save the Ridgewood Golf Course just with all the manpower the guard put out of brave first responders who risked every- from certain closing by pressing city leaders to there and the situations that we put our sol- thing to save others. have the city purchase the golf course. To this diers in that could have been catastrophic,’’ I join my fellow Americans today in remem- day, Ridgewood Golf Course continues to op- Wolfgram said. brance. As our battle with Al Qaeda continues, erate without any funds from the City. To ac- He served as the Task Force Command Ser- knowledge his lifelong efforts to keep Parma geant Major for the National Guard in Des on this day, it is our responsibility as proud Moines at the time of the flood and was im- Americans to honor those who have perished ‘‘green,’’ the City of Parma officially des- pressed by how lucky the soldiers were in all by recommitting ourselves to the values of our ignated a neighborhood city park as the the dangerous work they did fighting the great Republic. ‘‘James W. Day Park.’’ flood. On 9/11, we lost thousands of men and Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join Wolfgram said he was especially proud of women across ethnicities, national origins, reli- me in honor and remembrance of Mayor the work he did with the Iowa Military gious perspectives, and ideologies. Our coun- James W. Day, who lived his life with great Academy and the opportunities he has re- try includes the rich tapestry of the world, and love for family, community, and country. I offer ceived through the academy to train younger my deepest condolences to his family, friends soldiers in leadership roles. Wolfgram served our success has always depended on our will- two years as the Enlisted Senior Instructor ingness to embrace everyone who is willing to and to the Parma community. Mayor Day for the Academy. work hard and play by the rules. touched many lives with his kind heart, joy for ‘‘That was a fruitful time in my career,’’ We cannot allow cruel acts of terror to di- living, vision—and he will be remembered al- he said. vide us. We are the United States of America, ways.

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Long an Speaker, I am from time to time asked to write former small businessman or former State leg- economic dynamo in Latin America, the Gov- to help explain why a particular organization is islator—and I am both—faces in coming to DC ernment of Colombia has battled back the giving an award to a particular individual. In is the unlimited ability of the Federal Govern- FARC and right-wing militias giving citizens this case, the reverse would be in order: that ment to deficit spend. We all know that small their security back. In the process they have is, if an organization dedicated to providing businesses have to balance the books, or they invested mightily in social programming, taking first-rate housing for older people was not to go out of business. At least, that was true be- government services to places where they honor Ellen Feingold that would demand an fore the bailout culture took hold here in DC. hadn’t previously been provided. explanation. And unlike the spendthrift ways prevalent in Through my service in the Peace Corps in After a distinguished career as an advocate this building, State governments generally Medellin, I grew to love Colombia. Over the and administrator, Ellen took on the job of run- have to balance their budgets. last several years, I have happily watched Co- ning Jewish Community Housing for the Elder- Currently, at least 24 States, and nearly lombia grow more stable and prosperous. Am- ly. And I can think of no better career move— three fourths of a million workers, are under- bassador Carolina Barco recounted every de- not for Ellen, but for the thousands of people taking a budget-cutting maneuver that I be- tail of Colombia’s remarkable turnaround to who are the beneficiaries of her enormous tal- lieve we should consider at the Federal level: Members of Congress in vivid detail. And ent, great compassion, and inexhaustible sup- short term employee furloughs. These States, when that didn’t work she showed the story by ply of common sense. across the Nation, along with city and county taking Members of Congress to Colombia. At a time when the whole notion of an im- government counterparts, recognize that occa- portant public sector role in improving the sional worker furloughs are necessary to cut Ambassador Barco is a lifelong public serv- quality of our lives, especially in cooperation budgets and hold down spending. It also has ant whose commitment to improving not just with private sector activity is under attack, the the benefit of ensuring that Federal workers her country, but the entire world, is evident in great work Ellen did at JCHE becomes even are not sheltered from the realities of life in to- all that she does. Prior to heading the Colom- more important than the work itself. That is day’s economy. bian Embassy in Washington D.C., she was because it stands as an example of what can The Federal Government continues to grow, Colombia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs from be done when talented people use the re- and continues to rack up debt. I would like to 2002 to 2006. She has directed the City Plan- sources of both the private and public sectors make the U.S. Government as cost conscious ning Department in Bogota and advised the to achieve great results. as the States. My legislation is a start. It will National Planning Department, the Office of Ellen is entitled to take great comfort in the make Federal civilian employees subject to a the Mayor of Bogota and the Ministries of De- fact that so many thousands of people live non-consecutive two-week furlough next year, velopment, Culture, and Environment. She has better lives than they otherwise would have correspondingly reduce appropriations for sal- consulted with the United Nations Develop- had she not done her work. ment Program and is a member of Lincoln In- aries and expenses for offices of the legisla- f tive branch, and provide a 10 percent reduc- stitute of Land Policy’s Board of Directors. tion in pay for Members of Congress. An ex- Ambassador Barco will soon return to her COMMEMORATING THE 60TH ANNI- ception is provided for national security or rea- roots as an urban planner. She intends to stay VERSARY OF THE INCHEON sons relating to the public health or safety, in- on in Washington, D.C. to consult with the LANDING cluding effective law enforcement. This bill will Inter-American Development Bank on green- save the Federal Government over $5.5 bil- ing cities. HON. PETER J. ROSKAM lion. I asked Ambassador Barco to name one OF ILLINOIS Furlough Fridays are becoming a common thing that she achieved while Ambassador to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES occurrence for State and local governments. the United States that makes her most proud. Wednesday, September 15, 2010 They present slight problems but they provide Without hesitation she noted that it was bring- large solutions to the budget troubles we face. ing Peace Corps back to Colombia. After two Mr. ROSKAM. Madam Speaker, we have I believe that managed appropriately, with due decades, Peace Corps will return to Colombia occasion today to mark the deep and sus- allowance for vital and national security impli- largely due to the heavy lifting Ambassador tained friendship between our Nation and the cations, as specified in this bill, they can do Barco did to bridge our countries and outreach great Republic of Korea. the same for the Federal Government. to the appropriate government agencies. Today, September 15th, marks the 60th an- f niversary of the daring amphibious landing at Ambassador Barco never missed an oppor- Incheon by United Nations forces under the HONORING COLOMBIAN AMBAS- tunity to show her appreciation for Peace leadership of General Douglas MacArthur. SADOR TO THE UNITED STATES Corps. She invited former volunteers to the British military historian Anthony Farrar- CAROLINA BARCO ISAKSON Colombian Embassy, where she watched in Hockley called the landing ‘‘a stroke of ge- amazement as scores of former Peace Corps nius’’ because of the way it caught the North HON. SAM FARR volunteers sang the Colombia National An- Korean enemy by surprise and put them off- them. She traveled to Cartagena two years balance. OF CALIFORNIA ago to celebrate the return of hundreds of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As the son of a Korean War veteran, I value former Peace Corps volunteers to Colombia the history and deep sacrifices the people of Wednesday, September 15, 2010 for a special week of service, always with the both our countries have shared over the Mr. FARR. Madam Speaker, Colombia and goal of formalizing a relationship between the years. My father took great pride in service, the United States America enjoy a friendship Peace Corps and Colombia. I am proud to say appreciating the important work of the Korean rare among nations. That friendship has been that the first class of Peace Corps volunteers War for the preservation of liberty and for the strengthened by Colombian Ambassador to since 1981 is now working in Colombia, advancement of peace and stability on the Ko- the United States Carolina Barco Isakson’s changing the lives of countless Americans and rean Peninsula, in Northeast Asia and the tireless engagement and sound stewardship Colombians for the better. world as a whole. over her four-year tenure. While I am sad to Thank you, Ambassador Barco, for success- Indeed, the strategic importance of the Re- see her leave this post, I commend her work fully bringing our countries together and keep- public of Korea as an ally of ours in that re- and legacy on behalf of U.S.-Colombia rela- ing our alliance relevant and robust. I wish you gion cannot be overstated. tions. all the best as you depart from this important Our friendship with and commitment to Ambassador Barco, whom I consider a ambassadorship and will look forward to col- Korea does not only rest on the experiences close friend, has made the case for continued laborating with you as you continue to make a shared in the Korean War six decades ago. strong ties between our two countries. She positive impact with your work. No, the United States and the Republic of

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The However, we have not even come close to through decreasing mandatory spending for Fitzgerald will thrive into the 21st century, realizing the full potential of this relationship. programs under its jurisdiction. If other federal playing a critical role for future generations in In 2007 our two countries signed a Free Trade government spending was trimmed by a simi- bringing ideas and information in the areas of Agreement that, by every estimate, will im- lar percent reduction and the savings dedi- news, culture, literature, and music to a broad prove the lives of people in both Korea and cated to deficit reduction, we would reduce the audience, both in Saint Paul, Minnesota and the United States by creating jobs, reducing budget deficit by almost three trillion dollars nationwide. prices of products and services, and expand- during FY 2011–20. Madam Speaker, please join me in rising to ing consumer choices. This agreement when Federal spending to support production agri- honor the centennial season of the Fitzgerald implemented will remove 95 percent of the bi- culture, according to CBO, represents less Theater and its contributions to the rich history lateral tariffs between our countries that are than one-half of one percent of all Federal and culture of the city of Saint Paul and the currently holding back what could be tremen- Government spending. With these reductions, state of Minnesota. dous growth for both sides. I believe agriculture has gone above and be- f Unfortunately, the agreement has not yet yond any expectation with regard to finding IN MEMORY OF FRED SHAW been brought to Congress for a vote. I hope cuts to reduce the deficit. However, this does that, in the coming months, my colleagues will not mean our programs are completely free of HON. KEITH ELLISON recognize the economic boost that ratifying waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement or OF MINNESOTA this agreement will generate. inefficiency. As Chairman, I can assure you IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As a co-chair of the bipartisan U.S.-Korea that I will continue to lead the Committee’s ef- Free Trade Working Group, I will be working forts through investigations, hearings, and Wednesday, September 15, 2010 to ensure that we can meet President general oversight to find other ways to im- Mr. ELLISON. Madam Speaker, it is with Obama’s stated goal of being able to resolve prove further the operation of the government great sadness I rise today to mourn the pass- outstanding issues by November so that we programs under our jurisdiction. ing of my friend Fred Shaw. A stand-out stu- can once and for all remove this impediment f dent in China, Fred first came to the United to an increasingly productive economic rela- States seeking an advanced degree in Civil tionship. CELEBRATING THE FITZGERALD Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of I look forward to a vigorous discussion of THEATER’S CENTENNIAL SEASON Technology. He moved to the Twin Cities in the merits of the agreement as ratification AND ITS PLACEMENT IN THE NA- 1947 to complete a Ph.D. at the University of would further consolidate the longstanding TIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC Minnesota. friendship between the United States and PLACES Fred made his first mark on the Minnesota Korea, an alliance forged in battle and sharp- business community in 1974 when he co- ened through six decades of business, cul- HON. BETTY McCOLLUM founded the Shaw-Lundquist Contracting firm, tural, and political exchanges. OF MINNESOTA which stands presently as one of the most Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES prominent general contractors in Minnesota join me in remembering the success of the and is the largest Asian-American-owned con- Incheon Landing on its 60th anniversary, sa- Wednesday, September 15, 2010 tractor in the nation. The motto of his com- luting the veterans of the Korean War, and Ms. MCCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, today I pany, ‘‘Be honest, fair, and reliable and treat recognizing the bright future ahead for our two rise to commemorate the centennial season of people right,’’ is a lesson in which everyone countries when we can finally realize the mu- the Fitzgerald Theater, located in downtown can find truth. In addition to his business en- tual benefits of the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Saint Paul, Minnesota. On September 18th, deavors, Fred played a pivotal role in the ad- Agreement. 2010, Minnesota Public Radio, which owns the vancement of minorities in business having f theater, will celebrate the 100th season of ‘‘the been a founding member of the National As- FINDINGS SUBMITTED PURSUANT Fitz,’’ as it is affectionately known, and com- sociation of Minority Contractors (NAMC) of TO H. RES. 1493 memorate its placement on the National Reg- Minnesota and the Chinese American Busi- ister of Historic Places. ness Association. Fred’s dedication and tire- Originally called the Sam S. Schubert The- less work will continue to inspire minority HON. COLLIN C. PETERSON ater when it opened in August 1910, this the- groups in the business community for years to OF MINNESOTA ater has long served as a cultural center for come. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the many visitors and residents of Saint Paul. Furthermore, Fred will be remembered as a Wednesday, September 15, 2010 In 1910, a young Saint Paul resident named great supporter of international education. He Mr. PETERSON. Madam Speaker, pursuant F. Scott Fitzgerald was only 14 years old and and his wife Jennie established a scholarship to House Resolution 1493, I am submitting yet to author the great American novel, ‘‘The with the University of Minnesota China Center changes in law that will help achieve deficit re- Great Gatsby.’’ which helps send students to China for aca- duction by reducing waste, fraud, abuse, and Eighty-four years later, another great artist demic study. mismanagement; promoting efficiency and and resident of Saint Paul, Garrison Keillor, Madam Speaker, Minnesota has lost a true government reform; and controlling spending led the charge to rename the theater in honor trailblazer in the promotion of minority busi- in the programs within each Committee’s juris- of F. Scott Fitzgerald and his role in American nesses with the passing of Fred Shaw. diction. letters. And thus, in 1994, what began as the f This year saw significant deficit reduction re- Schubert was reborn as the Fitzgerald The- IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF sulting from crop insurance changes enacted ater. Now, at 100 years old, the building is the JOHN THOMAS SABOL by Congress in the Food, Conservation, and oldest surviving theater space in Saint Paul Energy Act, FCEA, of 2008. In that legislation, and is a cultural landmark for the state of Min- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH the Committee included a provision directing nesota. OF OHIO the Administration to renegotiate the federal The 1,000-seat theater continues to serve IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES crop insurance program’s Standard Reinsur- and strengthen regional and national commu- ance Agreement, which sets the financial nities as Minnesota Public Radio’s largest Wednesday, September 15, 2010 terms and conditions for companies which par- broadcast studio. The Fitzgerald Theater is Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise ticipate in the program. The fruits of our effort also home to the nationally-broadcast radio today in honor and recognition of John Thom- were borne when USDA completed its renego- show, A Prairie Home Companion with Garri- as Sabol, devoted husband, father, grand- tiation this past June, resulting in a more effi- son Keillor. More than 100 years after its father, friend and United States veteran. Mr. cient crop insurance program and net savings, opening night, the Fitzgerald Theater con- Sabol lived life with great joy and an unwaver- according to the Congressional Budget Office, tinues to evolve, while maintaining its commit- ing dedication to his family, community and of almost six billion dollars for deficit reduction. ment to compelling performances, live radio country.

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Mr. Sabol was born in McKees Rocks, 2001. I congratulate Majority Leader HOYER to commemorate Mr. Rawleigh ‘‘Mike’’ Thomp- Pennsylvania, the son of Slovak immigrants. and Minority Leader BOEHNER for their efforts son on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Growing up he was instilled with the values of on this important resolution. On September 12, 1920, Mr. Thompson family, hard work, the Catholic faith, and pride The events of September 11, 2001 were a was born in Hineston, Louisiana. He is the in his heritage. Following high school, he en- national tragedy. Over 3,000 innocent Ameri- only son of four siblings. listed in the United States Coast Guard and cans died that day at the hands of inter- Oakhill High School recognizes Mr. Thomp- served our nation from 1952 to 1955. During national terrorists. in New York City, Wash- son as the first person to receive a diploma the Korean War, Mr. Sabol was stationed in ington, DC, and a field in Pennsylvania, Amer- from their school and he proudly cites his po- Japan and served as a damage control man icans were directly confronted with acts of ag- sition as Valedictorian. To attain this achieve- on the Coast Guard Carrier Winnebago. He gression on a scale and scope that our nation ment, he overcame many obstacles, one of was awarded the United Nations Service had never before seen. Our national con- which was to walk and ride two different buses Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, sciousness was forever changed on that day totaling 46 miles round trip each school day. and the Korean Service Medal. as we all remember the losses we suffered Mr. Thompson married Bessie Lee Jones Mr. Sabol came to Cleveland, Ohio, for a and the horrific images of that day. and they were blessed with seven children. wedding and there he met the woman who On the ninth anniversary of those events we Further blessings now include nine grand- would become his wife, Agnes Fertal. John must reflect and remember the victims and he- children and seven great-grandchildren. and Agnes had an instant connection as both roes of that tragic morning. I hope everyone He joined the U.S. Army in 1942 serving in their families hailed from the same region in takes some time to remember the nearly World War II. Upon his departure from the Slovakia. He soon moved to Cleveland and 3,000 American lives that were cut short that military he worked at a sawmill and then began work at the General Motors Chevy day and salute the firefighters, first responders began his career at the VA Medical Center in Plant in Parma, where he worked for 30 years, and rescue workers who sacrificed their lives Pineville, Louisiana. Mr. Thompson was em- retiring in 1985. He married Agnes at Our saving others. ployed at the VA for 29 years and remarkably For the victims, heroes and their families, let Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in never missed a day of work. us never forget this fateful day, and let us Cleveland, on September 29, 1956. Mr. and As his family and friends prepare to join to- refocus ourselves on what makes America Mrs. Sabol celebrated their 50th wedding anni- gether to honor Mr. Thompson, he continues unique and special in the world of nations— versary surrounded by family and friends, in to exemplify a strong character of dedication, liberty and diversity, equality and the rule of 2006. Together, Mr. and Mrs. Sabol raised compassion and devotion. law. three children: Jeanne, Jack (wife Tracy) and I urge my colleagues to join me in support I ask my colleagues to join me in congratu- Judy. of this resolution. lating Mr. Thompson on this truly significant Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join birthday. f me in honor and remembrance of John Thom- f as Sabol. I extend my condolences to the fam- HONORING JERRY VENTURI ily and friends of Mr. Sabol; through them his TRIBUTE TO JOHN MILES memories and spirit will live on. HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH f OF CALIFORNIA HON. TOM LATHAM IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVER- OF IOWA SARY OF THE COLLINSVILLE, IL- Wednesday, September 15, 2010 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LINOIS, ORDER OF THE EASTERN Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise Wednesday, September 15, 2010 STAR today to acknowledge and honor the life of Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise to rec- Jerry Venturi, who is receiving the 2010 Life- ognize John Miles, a Korean War Army Vet- HON. JOHN SHIMKUS time Achievement Award. Jerry lived a long eran from Boone County, Iowa, and to ex- and distinguished life, adhering to extremely OF ILLINOIS press my appreciation for his dedication and high standards of quality and integrity. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES commitment to his country. Jerry Venturi passed away in 2008 at age The Boone News Republican is currently Wednesday, September 15, 2010 67 after a struggle with cancer. However, his running a series of articles that honors one legacy lives on in his Madera community. Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise today Boone County veteran every Tuesday from Jerry was a remarkable musician from his to honor the 100th Anniversary of the Collins- Memorial Day to Veterans Day. John Miles youth, a performer, a band leader, a music ville, Illinois, Order of the Eastern Star, Chap- was recognized on Tuesday, June 15. Below business owner, and a mentor for countless ter 666. A celebration of this occasion will be is the article in its entirety: held on September 26, 2010, at the Masonic Madera musicians. Jerry was well connected within his commu- [From The Boone News Republican, June 15, Temple in Collinsville. 2010] The organization was chartered on October nity. He was a faithful participant in St. BOONE COUNTY VETERANS: JOHN MILES 6, 1910, by Worthy Matron Lucy M. Holding Joachim Catholic Church and a first degree (By Alexander Hutchins) and Worthy Patron R. Guy Kneedler. The or- member of the Knights of Columbus, a fra- ganization still meets today in the Masonic ternal Catholic service organization. In addi- ‘‘That was a cold place over there. Cold, tion, Jerry and his band performed every year cold, cold,’’ John Miles, 82, said of his time Temple in Collinsville. The current Worthy Ma- in the Korean War. tron is Betty Ruhmann and the Worthy Patron in the Madera County Arts Council ‘‘Concert in the Park,’’ where he assisted other performers Miles has lived in Boone his entire life and is Jack Kime. worked for 36 years as a railroad dispatcher. I congratulate the Collinsville Order of the set up their sound systems. He graduated from Boone High School and Eastern Star on this special occasion and ex- Jerry’s musical legacy extended to all of the the local junior college, and a history of par- tend my best wishes for an enjoyable celebra- students that entered his mentorship through ticipating in warfare was in his family. Miles tion. his store, performance and service. It is clear had four older brothers, each of whom served that Jerry’s memory will continue to inspire in World War II and returned home safely. f music and community service for generations Miles joined the Army in 1950, and returned COMMEMORATING SEPTEMBER 11 to come. Madam Speaker, please join me in from the Korean War with a Purple Heart commending Jerry Venturi for a life well-lived. and a Bronze Star to eventually married and SPEECH OF have two sons. f ‘‘The Miles’’ lucked out,’’ he joked. HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. HONORING MR. RAWLEIGH ‘‘MIKE’’ When Miles enlisted in 1950, he was trained OF GEORGIA THOMPSON at Fort Leonardwood, in Missouri, and was assigned to the 40th division of the 160th in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fantry. He became a combat medic, and rou- Tuesday, September 14, 2010 HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER tinely entered the field to tend to wounded OF LOUISIANA soldiers while under fire. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘The Chinese could put artillery shells in I rise today to support H. Res. 1600 which ex- Wednesday, September 15, 2010 your back pocket,’’ Miles said. No matter presses the sense of the House of Represent- the enemy resistance Miles tended to the atives regarding the terrorist attacks launched Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam Speaker, it is wounded, and resistance varied greatly from against the United States on September 11, with great pride and pleasure that I rise today day to day. ‘‘When you’re a medic, you go no

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In their respective roles, his community through his Eagle Scout always loved the camaraderie with his fellow these men have been shining examples of project. Andrew provided maintenance at St. soldiers. dedication and public service and have made Robert’s Bellarmine Church in Blue Springs, ‘‘War is hell to be in, but it was a good ex- a real difference in their communities and un- Missouri, by replacing the outside steps and perience,’’ Miles said. ‘‘I’d do it again if I had doubtedly to the many individuals and families repainting a shed for the church. to.’’ whose lives they have touched. Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join He said the thing he appreciated the most Detective Chad Double began his career me in commending Andrew Hutchinson for his was the friendship he had with the men he served with, despite the frigid and deadly with the Police Department nine years ago as accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of conditions. He spoke of one friend who never a cadet and through much hard work and de- America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- returned—a soldier who the army failed to termination rose to the rank of Detective in the ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. find after a search and is still listed as miss- Department’s Investigative Bureau, which he f ing. holds today. Detective Double has been hon- After being in the country for six months, ored many times in his young career, receiv- IN RECOGNITION OF SUDHIR Miles was in the field tending to two wound- ing multiple citations, commendations and PARIKH ed soldiers when a shell exploded nearby. Miles was hit with shrapnel and wounded. He awards. was rescued from the field by jeep and then Like so many of his brethren, District Chief HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. flown by helicopter to the USS Consolation Robert Rebtoy of the Farmington Hills Fire De- OF NEW JERSEY hospital ship. He stayed on the ship for six partment brings a lifetime of dedication to pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES months until he was able to walk again and tecting public safety. Mr. Rebtoy’s 42 years of Wednesday, September 15, 2010 returned home. He was awarded his Purple service with the Department are marked by Heart and Bronze Star for his service. distinction, having received dozens of awards Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today Miles returned to Boone and the railroad. and citations for his work, including the 1985 in recognition of Dr. Sudhir M. Parikh, a resi- Despite the hardship of the war, Miles said Fire Fighter of the Year Award from his De- dent of New Jersey and honored member of he eventually returned to an ordinary life. the Indian American community. Dr. Parikh re- ‘‘When I first got home, I couldn’t go to a partment. movie because I was too jittery,’’ he said of Farmington Public Safety Department Offi- cently received the 2010 Padma Shri award films with gunfire or war movies. Later his cer Patrick Spelman is yet another fine exam- from President Pratibha Patil of India, hon- tension abated and he was able to pursue all ple of public service. In his short time with the oring distinguished Indians and people of In- his social activities. Miles is an avid fan of Department Officer Spelman received numer- dian origin for their contributions to a wide va- sports who often swam at the public pool and ous awards and commendations for his serv- riety of fields in public life. I applaud Dr. played tennis and baseball in an adult league ice, including recognition as the Department’s Parikh’s achievements and dedication and rec- at the city park. 2009 Officer of the Year. ognize his work as it serves as an inspiration At 35, Miles married school classmate Lois to us all. Huffman, who has since passed away, and the The responsibilities placed on our first re- couple had two sons, Lane and Lynn. Miles sponders are often the most significant and Dr. Parikh is a nationally acclaimed and re- says he responds to the conflicts in the world demanding, ensuring the safety and continued spected allergist and immunologist and has today as anyone else probably would. ‘‘It health of our community. Their lives are on the used his time, money, and influence to ad- works out of your system,’’ Miles said of the line every day as they bravely undertake the vance the goals of the Indian American and trauma he felt in the war. ‘‘I lived a regular work of protecting our communities. It is fitting Indian communities. With the Padma Shri life when I got home. It was different for a that these men be honored for their dedication award, Dr. Parikh becomes the only Indian while, but you get used to it again.’’ on September 11, 2010 when just nine years American to receive the Ellis Island Medal of Miles said that many veterans returning Honor, the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman, and home aren’t respected as they should be. He ago, so many of their brothers and sisters said he supports providing higher education were called upon to meet an unparalleled the Padma Shri. The Ellis Island Medal is the to veterans to help them get professional challenge. Their courage, bravery and deter- highest civilian honor presented to a U.S. im- jobs. ‘‘I’m a veteran, but there are veterans mination, like those of these three men, are migrant for community and social service. The who come home who aren’t treated the way most valued virtues found in all our first re- Pravasi Bharatiya Samman award is the high- they should be,’’ Miles said. sponders. est honor the Government of India presents to I commend John Miles for his many years of Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join non-residents. loyalty and service to our great nation. It is an me in recognizing and honoring these three Publisher of Parikh Worldwide Media, Inc., immense honor to represent him in the United outstanding public servants. Detective Double, the largest Indian American publishing group States Congress, and I wish him all the best District Chief Rebtoy and Officer Spelman rep- in the United States, Dr. Parikh’s priority is to in his future endeavors. resent the kind of dedication and self-sacrifice use the media to empower second-generation Indians assimilating to American society. His f emblematic of our nation’s first responders whose work is so critical to the continued se- work with the media has a dual purpose: to IN RECOGNITION OF DETECTIVE curity and welfare of our communities. expose mainstream America to the accom- CHAD DOUBLE, DISTRICT CHIEF plishments and quality of the Indian American f ROBERT REBTOY AND OFFICER community and to encourage young people to PATRICK SPELMAN FOR THEIR ANDREW HUTCHINSON pursue the American Dream. DEDICATION TO PUBLIC SAFETY Dr. Parikh has also helped construct an in- HON. SAM GRAVES fluential Indian American lobbying force in HON. GARY C. PETERS OF MISSOURI Washington D.C., arranged several high-level OF MICHIGAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES meetings between U.S. and Indian lawmakers, and secured critical votes on multiple Indian IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, September 15, 2010 issues. Dr. Parikh has worked closely with Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, members of both houses of Congress and the Mr. PETERS. Madam Speaker, I rise to rec- I proudly pause to recognize Andrew Hutch- Administration to develop a close, strategic re- ognize and honor America’s First Responders, inson. Andrew is a very special young man lationship between the United States and the brave men and women who have dedi- who has exemplified the finest qualities of citi- India. Under his guidance, the Friends of India cated their lives to protecting the lives of our zenship and leadership by taking an active Caucus was created in the Senate. Dr. Parikh citizens. As we remember those who have fall- part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 332, was also actively involved in the U.S.-India Ci- en in the line of duty, I wish to also recognize and earning the most prestigious award of vilian Nuclear Agreement. He currently serves the continued dedication of those who serve Eagle Scout. as founding board member and Vice Chair- our communities today. Andrew has been very active with his troop, man of the Indian American Republican Coun- In particular, I rise to honor and recognize participating in many scout activities. Over the cil, President of the Indian American Forum for three committed public servants from Michi- many years Andrew has been involved with Political Education and the board of the Fed- gan’s 9th Congressional District: Detective scouting, he has not only earned numerous eration of Indian Associations.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:56 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E15SE0.REC E15SE0 mmaher on DSK69SOYB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1648 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 15, 2010 As a community activist, Dr. Parikh has do- School in 1962 and Kent State University with housed the Company’s upgraded fire equip- nated to charitable organizations in both the a degree in Sociology in 1968. In 1969 he ment, including first a Reo Hose and Chemical United States and India. Most notably, he ac- began his career as a caseworker for the Cuy- Truck from 1924 to 1927, and its replacement, companied former President Bill Clinton to Gu- ahoga County welfare department and went an American LaFrance triple combination jarat in 2001 following the devastating earth- on to become a casework supervisor before truck. quake and in 2004 launched a humanitarian he retired in 2003. In his retirement, he started Since its construction in 1910, the building program to help tsunami victims. Dr. Parikh working at Sokolowski’s University Inn in has also been used as a police station, a jury has worked to establish trauma centers in Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood until he room, and a library, and has hosted a count- India and supports the One Teacher School in was diagnosed with cancer in 2005. Surviving less number of community gatherings. tribal regions. Moreover, Dr. Parikh has do- the cancer, Dave went on to serve as a liaison Currently, the building at 108 Espy Street in nated considerably to the Indian Independ- between the welfare department and the coun- Nanticoke serves as one of two fire stations of ence Day Parade, the American India Founda- ty Bureau of Developmental Disability, running the Nanticoke City Fire Department, and cur- tion, Share and Care, and the Nargis Dutt a successful experimental program which en- rently houses the Hanover Hose Company’s Foundation. Dr. Parikh is one of the largest abled clients with disabilities to receive all the 1974 Hahn Pumper. benefactors of both the Vraj Temple and the services and benefits to which they were enti- Madam Speaker, please join me in recog- Vaishnavaite Temple. tled. nizing this local milestone. Over the past 100 Madam Speaker, please join me in leading Dave married Denise Kassoff in 1970 and years, 108 Espy Street in Nanticoke has be- this body in acknowledgement of the extraor- they celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary come a symbol of community pride and serv- dinary contributions of Dr. Sudhir Parkikh. He on June 14 of this year. Together they had 3 ice. is a greatly valued citizen of the state of New children, Amanda, Zachary, and Benjamin f Jersey, and I am honored to recognize him Adon, who survive him. He is also survived by today. his mother Mary Newman and sister Joyce PAYING TRIBUTE TO MR. D.J. PANDIAN, IAS, PRINCIPAL SEC- f Norman. Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in remembering Cousin Dave RETARY, ENERGY AND PETRO- IN REMEMBRANCE OF DAVE and giving our condolences to his family and CHEMICAL DEPARTMENT, GOV- NEWMAN his many friends in the Greater Cleveland ERNMENT OF GUJARAT community and beyond. HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH f HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA OF OHIO OF AMERICAN SAMOA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING THE 100-YEAR ANNI- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES VERSARY OF THE NANTICOKE Wednesday, September 15, 2010 CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT STA- Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise to TION NO. 4 Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Madam Speaker, I remember Dave Newman who died on Sep- rise today to pay tribute to Mr. D.J. Pandian, tember 2, 2010. Most people in the Cleveland HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI Principal Secretary of Energy and Petrochemi- area will remember him as Cousin Dave Wil- OF PENNSYLVANIA cals of the Government of Gujarat. son, the host of the long-running show ‘‘When Mr. Pandian, who has 30 years of experi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Roses Bloom Again’’ every Thursday night ence in public policy and administration, is on WRUW, 91.1 FM in Cleveland, the radio Wednesday, September 15, 2010 leading a high-level business delegation from station of Case Western Reserve University. Mr. KANJORSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise Gujarat, India to the U.S. to promote and Cousin Dave has hosted the country music today to ask you and my esteemed colleagues strengthen U.S.-India trade. The Gujarat dele- show since 1975 which has featured all man- in the House of Representatives to pay tribute gation is on a four-city visit to the U.S. to ner of American roots music, including folk, to the 100-year anniversary of the Nanticoke showcase investment opportunities. blues, bluegrass, country & western, City Fire Department Station No. 4. In cooperation with the Alliance for U.S.- rockabilly, twang and many other similar The Station is located at 108 Espy Street in India Business, AUSIB, the Congressional genres. Cousin Dave was not only popular the Hanover section of Nanticoke, Pennsyl- Taskforce on U.S.-India Trade and Investment with college music listeners, but he also had vania and is home to the Hanover Hose Com- Relations welcomed the Gujarat delegation at a wide and diverse global audience which pany, Engine No. 4 of the Nanticoke City Fire a meeting held in the U.S. Capitol on Sep- grew from the early days when WRUW oper- Department. tember 15, 2010. ated around the campus at 10 watts, through The Nanticoke City Fire Department is com- The taskforce and the Gujarat delegation power increases to 1000 watts and 15,000 prised of seven volunteer fire companies oper- discussed ways in which they could collabo- watts, and in recent years as the station ating out of two fire stations. The Department rate, particularly in the fields of healthcare, IT, webcast at www.wruw.org. Cousin Dave, serves a population of over 10,000 Nanticoke renewable energy, and the oil and gas sec- along with deejays Dan Ewry and Jim Gilliland residents, including myself and my wife, and tors. On behalf of the delegation, Mr. Pandian who adopted the names Cousin Dan and responds not only to fire calls but also EMS extended invitations to Members of Congress Cousin Jimmie, took on the ‘‘Wilson’’ surname calls, motor vehicle accidents, and mutual aid to attend the Vibrant Gujarat 2011 Summit to to honor and remember one of their early lis- calls with neighboring townships. be held on January 12–13, 2011, in teners and supporters, Rose Wilson, who In 2010, they have responded to over 500 Gandhinagar, Gujarat. could not find other sources in Cleveland for incidents throughout the community. The Gujarat delegation received an over- the beloved music of her native West Virginia. The Hanover Hose Company was originally whelming response of support from Members Cousin Dave changed the name of his show organized in 1895, making it one of the oldest of Congress and I want to personally thank from ‘‘Mather Jamboree’’ to ‘‘When the Roses of the seven volunteer fire companies of the Mr. Pandian for his leadership in bringing key Bloom Again’’ after Rose Wilson died. Besides Nanticoke City Fire Department. stakeholders together and, once more, I com- playing the music from vinyl and CDs, Cousin In 1897, the Hanover Hose Company pur- mend Mr. Sanjay Puri, President of AUSIB, for Dave featured live performers on an almost chased property at 108 Espy Street in Nan- highlighting the importance of this delegation’s weekly basis with the help of his assistant ticoke, and donated the property to the local visit to Washington, D.C. James E. Guyette, also known as Mr. JG. To- area government—at that time the Nanticoke Prior to his current assignment, Mr. Pandian gether, Cousin Dave and Mr. JG featured lit- Borough. served as the Chief Executive Officer of Guja- tle-known performers who later developed Shortly after its donation, the Borough erect- rat State Petroleum Corporation, GSPC, and large local, regional and national followings, ed an original frame structure on the property its group companies for 8 years. During his such as Stacie Collins, Colette, David where the Company held some of its earliest tenure, he converted the minuscule GSPC into Childers, Charlie Christopherson, Hillbilly Idol, meetings. a giant oil and gas company with presence in Al’s Fast Freight, and Crossties, to name just In 1910, the Borough replaced the original the entire Value Chain of Hydro Carbon Sec- a few. structure with a brick building, which cele- tor. Dave Newman, Dave was his given name, brates its 100-year anniversary this year. He developed extensive gas grid networks David was a nickname, was born in Dayton The current structure was first home to the for transmission and distribution of natural gas and moved to the Cleveland area as a child. Company’s hose and chemical truck and throughout Gujarat. Through his visionary poli- He graduated from Warrensville Heights High horses until 1924. Since then, the building has cies and program implementation skills, he

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IKE SKELTON leum sector. OF MISSOURI cratic government that promoted equality and Mr. Pandian’s work is unmatched and it is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES my honor to pay tribute to him. human rights. Wednesday, September 15, 2010 f Despite the diversity among Hispanics, Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, pursuant members of the community share common COMMEMORATING SEPTEMBER 11 to the budget enforcement resolution for fiscal values with one another and with all other year 2011 passed by the House of Represent- SPEECH OF Americans: faith, family, and love of country. atives on July 1, 2010, as chairman of the HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN The Hispanic dream—the hope of a better, House Armed Services Committee I am sub- OF MARYLAND more prosperous future—is the American mitting for inclusion in the Congressional IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dream. Record efforts by the committee that will achieve deficit reduction through reduction in Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Economically, culturally, and politically, waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, Latinos are a vital part of our district, our state Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Speaker, Sep- promoting efficiency and reform of govern- tember 11, 2001, is a day forever etched into and our nation. American life has been en- ment, and controlling spending within Govern- the memory of most Americans. On that day, riched by Hispanic contributions in business, ment programs authorized by this committee. over 3,000 innocent people—including 48 men education, government, and the arts for more As stewards of the public funds, it is impera- and women from the state of Maryland—died than 200 years. tive that Congress support a commitment to during the attacks on the Pentagon, the World As we celebrate the progress, success and oversight of all aspects of federal spending Trade Center, and aboard Flight 93. We gath- and to ensure that tax dollars are protected achievements of the Hispanic community, we er today to honor their memory and the sac- from waste, fraud and abuse and that the Fed- must also recognize the considerable chal- rifice of the families of the victims. We also eral Government is efficient in meeting the renew our commitment to honoring the sac- lenges the community faces. Many Hispanic needs of our country. Members of the Armed rifice and service of the citizens who risked families and businesses have not fared well Services Committee embrace this obligation their lives to help the victims as well as the economically over the last several years as and have taken an active role to protect Amer- survivors. the failed economic policies of the Bush Ad- ica’s tax dollars while ensuring our nation’s While 9/11 is a day of great sadness, it is ministration led to the worst recession since defense. also a moment of pride. Our reaction as a na- the Great Depression. Of all our efforts to ensure the best value for tion to those events—both as they were un- every taxpayer dollar, I am particularly proud Hispanics, like African Americans and other folding and afterwards—reveals much about of the Committee’s accomplishments on de- us as a people. On that day, our enemies minorities, have been particularly impacted by fense acquisition reform during the 111th Con- thought they could break our will, but they un- the economic downturn, with higher rates of gress. As you know, former ranking member derestimated our resolve and resilience. They unemployment and predatory subprime mort- John McHugh and I appointed a Panel on De- sought to divide us, but they misjudged the gages. fense Acquisition Reform in March 2009. Over breadth of our unity and the depth of our com- Over the last year and a half, the Demo- the course of the subsequent 12 months, the mitment to freedom. cratic-led Congress has been working hard to Panel held 14 hearings examining all aspects As we look back on the 9 years since the improve the lives and meet the needs of of the defense acquisition system. The excep- tional work of this panel, led by Chairman ROB attacks, we are reminded that the threat is not America’s Hispanic families—from the econ- over—the United States still faces enemies ANDREWS and Ranking Member MIKE omy, to small businesses, to making college who spread hate through violence. The federal CONAWAY, led directly to passage of the IM- government and Congress have an obligation more affordable, to health care, to veterans. PROVE Acquisition Act of 2010, which will re- and duty to protect our nation. We have made We must do all we can to better ensure that form much of the defense acquisition system great progress since the attacks, but there is all Latinos, like all Americans, have a mean- and potentially save taxpayers billions of dol- still much to be done. ingful opportunity to improve their lives and lars. This is in addition to the Weapon Sys- It is on this day that we also reflect on the pursue the American Dream. I will continue to tems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009, signed way Americans from all backgrounds came to- be a strong advocate for Hispanics and all of into law by President Obama on May 22, gether as one in the face of adversity. While my constituents. 2009, which has already started to save every American should take a moment out of money for the American taxpayer by reforming his or her day to remember those who were f the way the Department of Defense acquires lost, we must continue to dedicate ourselves weapon systems. to giving back to our communities. PERSONAL EXPLANATION These major efforts to bring much needed f reform to the defense acquisition system are in addition to all of the Committee’s continual CELEBRATING HISPANIC HON. LAURA RICHARDSON work overseeing defense budgets, programs, HERITAGE MONTH and spending. Also, the committee undertakes OF CALIFORNIA an annual national defense authorization bill HON. MAXINE WATERS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that includes a number of provisions that seek OF CALIFORNIA to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse within the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Department of Defense, and the Department of Energy for defense matters. Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Ms. RICHARDSON. Madam Speaker, yes- During the first session of the 111st Con- Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I rise to terday I was unavoidably delayed and unable gress, the National Defense Authorization Act join with Latinos and Latinas in California’s to return to the floor in time for rollcall vote for Fiscal Year 2010, H.R. 2647, was signed 35th Congressional District and all across the 519. into law on October 8, 2009. Public Law 111– United States in celebrating Hispanic Heritage 84 contains a number of provisions that seek Had I been present for rollcall No. 519, I Month, which starts today. This month is a to root out fraud, waste and abuse within the would have voted ‘‘aye’’ (H. Res. 1052, Hon- great opportunity to learn about and to recog- Department of Defense (DOD), and also nize the history of Hispanics in our state and oring the members of the Army National sought to enhance the effectiveness of our na- our country, their significant accomplishments Guard and Air National Guard of the State of tional security programs and policies. Exam- and their important ongoing contributions. Oklahoma for their service and sacrifice on ples of such legislative action include: The Hispanic community in America, which behalf of the United States since September Limited low rate production of Future Com- now numbers almost 50 million people, is di- 2001). bat Systems spin-out early-infantry brigade

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H.R. 5136 contains legislative prior- for performing audits, oversight, and investiga- Required a joint and common requirement ities that will continue efforts to reduce waste, tions. for unmanned cargo-carrying capable un- fraud and abuse within the Department. In addition, the House yesterday considered manned aerial vehicles to avoid costly duplica- Allows the Navy to budget for large capital H.R. 6102, which amends the National De- tion of multiple service programs (section ships over a period not to exceed three quar- fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, 142). ters of the number of years of planned ship Public Law 111–84, to extend the authority of Limited the obligation of funds for Net-En- construction. This provision would allow for the Secretary of the Navy to enter into abled Command Capability (NECC) until the more efficient use of the limited ship building multiyear contracts for F/A–18E, F/A–18F–SF, Department provided a roadmap for command funds available (section 121). and EA–18G aircraft. Passage of this bill and control systems. This provision contrib- Limits the obligation of funds for the F–35 would save the Department of the Navy an es- uted to the program being subsequently can- program, a $380 billion acquisition program, timated $600 million in contract savings in fis- celled in the fiscal year 2011 budget submis- until specified milestones have been met by cal year 2010. sion (section 217). the program to help ensure the program pro- Madam Speaker, as Chairman of the House Required the Secretary of Defense to issue duces a viable aircraft within cost limits. (sec- Armed Services Committee I remain com- policy guidance requiring the establishment of tion 141) mitted to ensuring that the committee con- a third-party certification process for private Directs the Secretary of Defense to create a tinues its efforts to eliminate waste, fraud and security contractors to allow for greater gov- comprehensive improvised explosive device abuse and advance efforts to ensure cost-ef- ernmental oversight and prevent fraud and project data base to reduce the duplicative fective capabilities and to control spending abuse within such contracts (section 324). projects that are being conducted by DOD within the Department of Defense. I appreciate Developed a comprehensive plan for im- (section 143). the opportunity to share the actions taken by proving inventory management practices for Requires the Secretary of Defense to deter- the Committee during the 111th Congress to spare parts (section 328). mine better ways to effectively address its re- Directed the DOD to implement a new ac- achieve deficit reduction through the elimi- search and development and procurement re- quisition process to improve the speed and nation of waste, fraud, abuse, and mis- quirements for body armor for the individual quality of developing or purchasing information management, promoting efficiency and reform services (section 144). technology (IT) goods and services for the De- of government, and controlling spending of Requires separate program elements for the partment (section 804). programs authorized by this committee. Established life-cycle management and Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Program to provide product support managers for major weapons Congress better visibility over the costs and f acquisition plans for the program (section systems to allow greater visibility of the oper- FINDINGS OF THE CHAIRMAN OF 214). ation and support costs for a weapon’s entire THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL Requires the Secretary of the Army to sub- life-cycle (section 805). SERVICES RELATING TO EFFI- mit a cost benefit analysis of future options for Clarified reporting requirements to ensure CIENCY AND REFORM PURSUANT developing tank-fired munitions (section 232). that cooperative agreements and grants are TO H. RES. 1493 treated in the same manner as other contracts Establishes a pilot program for micro-grid in Iraq and Afghanistan to improve interagency components and systems for the Department coordination and reduce waste and duplication of Defense to achieve economies of scale for HON. BARNEY FRANK of programs among federal agencies (section bulk purchases of effective systems (section OF MASSACHUSETTS 813). 243). IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Eliminated a loop-hole that allowed contrac- Requires reports from the Government Ac- Wednesday, September 15, 2010 tors to overcharge the Department on certain countability Office (GAO), DOD, State Depart- Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Madam contracts (section 814). ment, and US Agency for International Devel- Extended the Commission on Wartime Con- opment on contracting in Iraq and Afghani- Speaker, the Financial Services Committee tracting in Iraq and Afghanistan by one year to stan. The reports are intended to strengthen continues to work hard throughout the 111th continue its oversight activities (section 822). management of contracts, coordination of con- Congress; fulfilling the pledge our New Direc- Allowed the Department to recoup award tracts among the agencies, and oversight tion Congress has taken, with your leadership, fees from companies and contractors who ac- (sections 822 and 823). to restore fiscal discipline and accountability in tivities jeopardize the health and safety of gov- Establishes a Joint Medical Command to the stewardship of the Federal budget. ernment employees and service members improve medical care and services for service I am pleased to provide an update since my (section 823). members, families and retirees and could re- letter on May 26, 2010, on what our Com- Required a GAO report on the Acquisition sult in significant savings for the Department mittee has specifically done to promote effi- Workforce Development Strategic Plan for the of Defense’s Health Affairs program (section ciency and prudent government reforms while federal civilian workforce (outside of the De- 903). reducing waste, fraud, abuse and mismanage- partment of Defense) to improve the quality Reduces budget transfer authority to ensure ment with respect to government programs and training of the civilian workforce to en- that budget requests are validated. This will and agencies within our jurisdiction. As of this hance each agency’s ability to tackle waste, help to ensure that high priority programs are week, we will have held over 65 oversight fraud and abuse in their service contracts funded and prevent wasteful spending for hearings that achieve these objectives. (section 834). lower priority programs (section 1001). A list of recent oversight hearings that fully Established an entity to oversee the transi- Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct comply with the Rules of the House, as re- tion of Defense Integrated Military Human Re- an independent review of each working capital quired by H. Res. 40 sponsored by Represent- sources System (DIMHRS) from a single De- fund within the Department of Defense to en- ative JOHN TANNER, is attached. These hear- partment-developed program to multiple serv- sure better management and oversight of ings have directly resulted in stronger trans- ice integrated pay and personnel systems in these funds (section 1402) parency and protections for U.S. taxpayers, in- order to capture the benefits of the significant Amends the Federal Information Security cluding increased returns from the TARP war- financial investment that had been made in Management Act of 2002 to make it more ef- rants program, vigorous oversight of the con- the unsuccessful development of the DIMHRS fective and provide for continuous monitoring servatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac system (section 932). of IT systems (section 1701). and the future of housing finance, and other Codified a requirement for the Secretary of Requires the Department of Defense to pro- key areas where taxpayer dollars are at stake. Defense to develop an annual plan for shap- vide an assessment of facilities that can be As you know, this Committee played a key ing and improving DOD’s civilian employee retrofitted with insulation to improve energy role in fully protecting taxpayers and rooting workforce to improve the quality and training savings (section 2833). out waste, fraud and abuse with our work pro- of DOD civilian workforce, especially in the ac- Report language: ‘‘Matters Relating to the ducing the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform quisition and audit fields (section 1108). Common Database for Tracking Contracts and and Consumer Protection Act, which the During the second session of the 111th Contractor Personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan.’’ President signed into law on July 21, 2010, Congress, the Committee continued its over- Highlights that agencies have been slow to im- P.L. 111–203. This historic new law overhauls

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:56 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E15SE0.REC E15SE0 mmaher on DSK69SOYB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1656 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 15, 2010 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS done at Sydney, September 5, 2007 vide for cloture to be invoked with less (Treaty Doc. 110–10), Treaty Between than a three-fifths majority after addi- Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, the Government of the United States of tional debate, and S. Res. 619, express- agreed to by the Senate on February 4, America and the Government of the ing the sense of the Senate that the 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Senate of each new Congress is not tem for a computerized schedule of all Northern Ireland Concerning Defense bound by the Rules of previous Sen- meetings and hearings of Senate com- Trade Cooperation, done at Washington ates. mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- and London on June 21 and 26, 2007 SR–301 tees, and committees of conference. (Treaty Doc. 110–07), and the nomina- Veterans’ Affairs tions of Alexander A. Arvizu, of Vir- To hold hearings to examine a legislative This title requires all such committees ginia, to be Ambassador to the Repub- to notify the Office of the Senate Daily presentation focusing on the American lic of Albania, Matthew J. Bryza, of Il- Legion. Digest—designated by the Rules Com- linois, to be Ambassador to the Repub- 345, Cannon Building mittee—of the time, place, and purpose lic of Azerbaijan, Norman L. Eisen, of 2 p.m. of the meetings, when scheduled, and the District of Columbia, to be Ambas- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs any cancellations or changes in the sador to the Czech Republic, Joseph A. To hold hearings to examine reauthoriza- meetings as they occur. Mussomeli, of Virginia, to be Ambas- tion of the National Flood Insurance sador to the Republic of Slovenia, and Program. As an additional procedure along Duane E. Woerth, of Nebraska, for the SD–538 with the computerization of this infor- rank of Ambassador during his tenure Judiciary mation, the Office of the Senate Daily of service as Representative of the To hold hearings to examine inves- Digest will prepare this information for United States of America on the Coun- tigating and prosecuting financial printing in the Extensions of Remarks cil of the International Civil Aviation Organization, all of the Department of fraud after the Fraud Enforcement and section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Recovery Act. on Monday and Wednesday of each State. S–116, Capitol SD–226 week. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Meetings scheduled for Thursday, Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Commerce, Science, and Transportation September 16, 2010 may be found in the fairs Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Daily Digest of today’s RECORD. To hold hearings to examine the nomina- Insurance Subcommittee tion of Maria Elizabeth Raffinan, to be To hold hearings to examine S. 3742, to protect consumers by requiring reason- MEETINGS SCHEDULED an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia; to be able security policies and procedures to SEPTEMBER 21 immediately followed by a business protect data containing personal infor- 8 a.m. meeting to consider pending calendar mation, and to provide for nationwide Impeachment Trial Committee (Porteous) business. notice in the event of a security To resume hearings to examine the Arti- SD–342 breach. cles Against Judge G. Thomas Intelligence SR–253 Porteous, Jr. To hold hearings to examine the nomina- SH–216 tion of David B. Buckley, of Virginia, SEPTEMBER 23 9:30 a.m. to be Inspector General, Central Intel- 9:30 a.m. Armed Services ligence Agency. Veterans’ Affairs To hold hearings to examine the nomina- SD–124 To hold an oversight hearing to examine tion of General James F. Amos, USMC, Veterans’ Affairs disability compensa- for reappointment to the grade of gen- SEPTEMBER 22 tion, focusing on presumptive dis- eral and the be Commandant of the Ma- 8 a.m. ability decision-making. rine Corps. Impeachment Trial Committee (Porteous) SDG–50 SD–G50 To continue hearings to examine the Ar- 2:30 p.m. 10 a.m. ticles Against Judge G. Thomas Intelligence Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Porteous, Jr. To hold closed hearings to examine cer- To hold hearings to examine inves- SH–216 tain intelligence matters. tigating infrastructure, focusing on 10 a.m. SH–219 creating jobs and growing the econ- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs omy. To hold an oversight hearing to examine SEPTEMBER 29 SD–538 the Securities and Exchange (SEC) In- 2 p.m. Finance spector General’s Report on the Inves- Commission on Security and Cooperation To hold hearings to examine welfare re- tigation of the SEC’s Response to Con- in Europe form, focusing on women and poverty. cerns Regarding Robert Allen Stan- To hold hearings to examine charges SD–215 ford’s Alleged Ponzi Scheme and Im- against Mikhail Khodorkovsky’s Yukos 2:15 p.m. proving SEC Performance. Oil Company. Foreign Relations SD–538 1539, Longworth Building Business meeting to consider S. 3581, to Budget implement certain defense trade trea- To hold hearings to examine assessing SEPTEMBER 30 ties, S. 1183, to authorize the Secretary the Federal policy response to the eco- of Agriculture to provide assistance to nomic crisis. 2:30 p.m. the Government of Haiti to end within SD–608 Homeland Security and Governmental Af- 5 years the deforestation in Haiti and Homeland Security and Governmental Af- fairs restore within 30 years the extent of fairs Oversight of Government Management, the tropical forest cover in existence in To hold hearings to examine nine years Federal Workforce, and the District of Haiti in 1990, S. 3184, to provide United after 9/11, focusing on confronting the Columbia Subcommittee States assistance for the purpose of terrorist threat to the homeland. To hold hearings to examine implemen- eradicating severe forms of trafficking SD–342 tation, improvement, sustainability, in children in eligible countries Judiciary focusing on management matters at through the implementation of Child To hold hearings to examine the Elec- the Department of Homeland Security. Protection Compacts, S. 3665, to pro- tronic Communications Privacy Act, SD–342 mote the strengthening of the private focusing on promoting security and sector in Pakistan, S. 3297, to update protecting privacy in the digital age. OCTOBER 6 United States policy and authorities to SD–226 9:30 a.m. help advance a genuine transition to Rules and Administration Veterans’ Affairs democracy and to promote recovery in To hold hearings to examine the fili- To hold an oversight hearing to examine Zimbabwe, Treaty Between the Gov- buster, focusing on legislative pro- Veterans’ Affairs Information Tech- ernment of the United States of Amer- posals to change Senate procedures, in- nology (IT) program, focusing on look- ica and the Government of Australia cluding S. Res. 416, amending the ing ahead. Concerning Defense Trade Cooperation, Standing Rules of the Senate to pro- SR–418

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Customs and Border Protection, Rear Admiral Cari Jackson, both to be United States District Judge for B. Thomas, Director of Response Policy, Coast the District of Columbia, who were both introduced Guard, and Melissa Smislova, Associate Deputy by Representative Norton, and James E. Shadid, who Under Secretary for Analysis, all of the Department was introduced by Representative Schock, and Sue E. of Homeland Security. Myerscough, both to be United States District Judge PROHIBITING OBSCENE ANIMAL CRUSH for the Central District of Illinois, who were both VIDEOS introduced by Senator Durbin. Committee on the Judiciary: Committee concluded a IMPEACHMENT TRIAL: PORTEOUS hearing to examine prohibiting obscene animal crush videos in the wake of United States v. Stevens, after re- Impeachment Trial Committee (Porteous): Committee ceiving testimony from Nancy Perry, The Humane continued open and closed hearings to examine the Society of the United States, Washington, D.C.; and Articles Against Judge G. Thomas Porteous, Jr., Kevin Volkan, California State University Channel after receiving testimony from DeWayne Horner, Islands, Camarillo. Special Agent, and Bobby Hamil, former Agent, both of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Depart- NOMINATIONS ment of Justice; Duncan W. Keir, Chief Judge, Committee on the Judiciary: Committee concluded a United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of hearing to examine the nominations of Susan L. Car- Maryland; Charles Gardener Gay, Indiana University ney, of Connecticut, to be United States Circuit Maurer School of Law, Bloomington; Rhonda Danos, Judge for the Second Circuit, who was introduced by Marrero, Louisiana; Claude Lightfoot, Jr., New Orle- Senator Dodd, Amy Totenberg, to be United States ans, Louisiana; and Timothy A. Porteous, Kenner, District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia, Louisiana. who was introduced by Senators Chambliss and Committee will meet again on Thursday, Sep- Isakson, James Emanuel Boasberg, and Amy Berman tember 16. h House of Representatives Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the guest chap- Chamber Action lain, Reverend Roderick Pearson, St. Mark Remnant Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 18 pub- Ministries, Central Islip, New York. Page H6687 lic bills, H.R. 6126–6143; and 8 resolutions, H. Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules Con. Res. 317; and H. Res. 1619, 1621–1626 were and pass the following measures: introduced. Pages H6762–63 Congressional Made in America Promise Act: Additional Cosponsors: Pages H6763–64 H.R. 2039, amended, to clarify the applicability of Report Filed: A report was filed today as follows: the Buy American Act to products purchased for the H. Res. 1620, providing for consideration of the use of the legislative branch and to prohibit the ap- bill (H.R. 4785) to amend the miscellaneous rural plication of any of the exceptions to the require- development provisions of the Farm Security and ments of such Act to products bearing a Congres- Rural Investment Act of 2002 to authorize the Sec- sional seal, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of 371 yeas to retary of Agriculture to make loans to certain enti- 36 nays, Roll No. 521; Pages H6690–91, H6721–22 ties that will use the funds to make loans to con- Berry Amendment Extension Act: H.R. 3116, sumers to implement energy efficiency measures in- amended, to prohibit the Department of Homeland volving structural improvements and investments in Security from procuring certain items directly related cost-effective, commercial off-the-shelf technologies to the national security unless the items are grown, to reduce home energy use (H. Rept. 111–594). reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United Page H6762 States; Pages H6691–94 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she First Responder Anti-Terrorism Training Re- appointed Representative Yarmuth to act as Speaker sources Act: Concurred in the Senate amendments to pro tempore for today. Page H6687 H.R. 3978, to amend the Homeland Security Act of

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Res. 1595, to recognize the 50th States Courthouse Designation Act: H.R. 5651, to anniversary of the passage of legislation that created designate the Federal building and United States real estate investment trusts (REITs) and gave mil- courthouse located at 515 9th Street in Rapid City, lions of Americans new investment opportunities South Dakota, as the ‘‘Andrew W. Bogue Federal that helped them build a solid foundation for retire- Building and United States Courthouse’’; ment security and has contributed to the overall Pages H6714–15 strength of our economy; Pages H6696–97 Frank Evans Government Printing Office Captain Rhett W. Schiller Post Office Designa- Building Designation Act: H.R. 5706, amended, to tion Act: H.R. 5873, to designate the facility of the designate the facility of the Government Printing United States Postal Service located at 218 North Office located at 31451 East United Avenue in Milwaukee Street in Waterford, Wisconsin, as the Pueblo, Colorado, as the ‘‘Frank Evans Government ‘‘Captain Rhett W. Schiller Post Office’’, by a 2⁄3 Printing Office Building’’; Pages H6715–16 yea-and-nay vote of 411 yeas with none voting Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ‘‘To des- ‘‘nay’’, Roll No. 522; Pages H6697–99, H6722 ignate the building occupied by the Government Federal Supply Schedules Usage Act: S. 2868, Printing Office located at 31451 East United Ave- amended, to provide increased access to the General nue in Pueblo, Colorado, as the ‘Frank Evans Gov- Services Administration’s Schedules Program by the ernment Printing Office Building’.’’. Page H6716 American Red Cross and State and local govern- Robert M. Ball Federal Building Designation ments; Pages H6699–H6700 Act: H.R. 5773, amended, to designate the Federal Expressing support for designation of the last building located at 6401 Security Boulevard in Bal- week of September as National Hereditary Breast timore, Maryland, as the ‘‘Robert M. Ball Federal and Ovarian Cancer Week: H. Res. 1522, to ex- Building’’; Pages H6717–19 press support for designation of the last week of Sep- Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ‘‘To des- tember as National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian ignate the Federal building located at 6401 Security Cancer Week and the last Wednesday of September Boulevard in Baltimore, Maryland, commonly known as National Previvor Day, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of 408 yeas with none voting ‘‘nay’’, Roll No. 523; as the Social Security Administration Operations Building, as the ‘Robert M. Ball Federal Building’.’’. Pages H6700–03, H6722–23 Page H6719 Overseas Contractor Reform Act: H.R. 5366, to require the proposal for debarment from contracting Observing the fifth anniversary of the date on with the Federal Government of persons violating which Hurricane Rita devastated the coasts of Lou- isiana and Texas and remembering those lost in the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of 409 yeas with none voting the storm and in the process of evacuation, recov- ‘‘nay’’, Roll No. 524; Pages H6703–34, H6723–24 ery, and rebuilding: H. Res. 1583, amended, to ob- serve the fifth anniversary of the date on which Hur- Mandatory Price Reporting Act of 2010: S. ricane Rita devastated the coasts of Louisiana and 3656, to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of Texas, to remember those lost in the storm and in 1946 to improve the reporting on sales of livestock the process of evacuation, recovery, and rebuilding; and dairy products; Pages H6706–07 to salute the dedication of the volunteers who offered Veterinarian Services Investment Act: H.R. assistance in support of those affected by the storm, 3519, amended, to amend the National Agricultural to recognize the progress of efforts to rebuild the af- Research, Extension and Teaching Policy Act of fected Gulf Coast region, to commend the persist- 1977 to establish a grant program to promote efforts ence of the people of the States of Louisiana and to develop, implement, and sustain veterinary serv- Texas following the second major hurricane to hit ices; Pages H6707–09 Louisiana that season, and to reaffirm Congress’ com- Providing funds to the Army Corps of Engineers mitment to restore and renew the Gulf Coast region; to hire veterans and members of the Armed Forces Pages H6719–21

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Res. 1473, amended, to sup- to H.R. 3562, to designate the federally occupied port backcountry airstrips and recreational aviation; building located at 1220 Echelon Parkway in Jack- Pages H6725–26 son, Mississippi, as the ‘‘James Chaney, Andrew Recognizing the 90th anniversary of the 19th Goodman, Michael Schwerner, and Roy K. Moore Amendment: H. Res. 1375, amended, to recognize Federal Building’’. Pages H6716–17 the 90th anniversary of the 19th Amendment; Recess: The House recessed at 2:59 p.m. and recon- Pages H6726–29 vened at 4:03 p.m. Page H6725 Permitting Members of Congress to administer Discharge Petition: Representative Daniel E. Lun- the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturaliza- gren presented to the clerk a motion to discharge tion: H.R. 4862, amended, to permit Members of the Committee on Ways and Means from the consid- Congress to administer the oath of allegiance to ap- eration of H.R. 5141, to repeal the expansion of in- plicants for naturalization; and Pages H6729–31 formation reporting requirements for payments of Expressing the sense of the House of Representa- $600 or more to corporations, and for other purposes tives that law enforcement service dogs and their (Discharge Petition No. 13). handlers perform a vital role in providing for our Quorum Calls—Votes: Five yea-and-nay votes de- Nation’s security: H. Res. 1614, to express the veloped during the proceedings of today and appear sense of the House of Representatives that law en- on pages H6721–22, H6722, H6723, H6723–24, forcement service dogs and their handlers perform a H6724. There were no quorum calls. vital role in providing for our Nation’s security and Adjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and ad- should be recognized for their service. Pages H6731–33 journed at 8:27 p.m. Moment of Silence: The House observed a moment of silence in honor of the victims of the terrorist at- Committee Meetings tacks of September 11, 2001. Page H6724 MEDICARE DURABLE EQUIPMENT BIDS Suspension—Proceedings Resumed: The House agreed to suspend the rules and agree to the fol- Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on lowing measure which was debated on Tuesday, Sep- Health held a hearing entitled ‘‘Medicare’s Competi- tember 14th: tive Bidding Program for Durable Medical Equip- ment: Implications for Quality, Cost and Access.’’ Expressing the sense of the House of Representa- Testimony was heard from the following officials of tives regarding the terrorist attacks launched the Department of Health and Human Services: Lau- against the United States on September 11, 2001: rence Wilson, Director, Chronic Care Policy Group, H. Res. 1610, to express the sense of the House of Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services; and Dan- Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks iel Levinson, Inspector General; Kathleen King, Di- launched against the United States on September 11, rector, Health Care, GAO; and public witnesses. 2001, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of 410 yeas with none voting ‘‘nay’’, Roll No. 525. Pages H6724–25 PENDING HEALTH LEGISLATION Suspensions—Proceedings Postponed: The de- Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on bated the following measures under suspension of Health held a hearing on the following public health the rules. Further proceedings were postponed: measures: H.R. 211, Calling for 2–1–1 Act of 2009; H.R. 758, Pediatric Research Consortia Establish- Expressing the support for and honoring Sep- ment Act; H.R. 1032, Heart Disease Education, tember 17, 2010 as ‘‘Constitution Day’’: H. Res. Analysis Research, and Treatment For Women Act; 1612, to express the support for and to honor Sep- H.R. 1210, Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure tember 17, 2010 as ‘‘Constitution Day’’; Act of 2009; H.R. 1230, Bone Marrow Failure Dis- Pages H6704–06 ease Research and Treatment Act of 2009; H.R. Expressing condolences to and solidarity with 1362, National MS and Parkinson’s Disease Reg- the people of Pakistan in the aftermath of the dev- istries Act; H.R. 1995, Eliminating Disparities in astating floods that began on July 22, 2010: H. Diabetes Prevention Access and Care Act of 2009; Res. 1613, amended, to express condolences to and H.R. 2408, Scleroderma Research and Awareness solidarity with the people of Pakistan in the after- Act; H.R. 2818, Methamphetamine Education,

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Impoverished Americans Act of 2010; H.R. 6012, 4785, the ‘‘Rural Energy Savings Program Act.’’ The To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Serv- rule provides one hour of general debate equally di- ices to review uptake and utilization of diabetes vided and controlled by the chair and ranking mi- screening benefits and establish an outreach program nority member of the Committee on Agriculture and with respect to such benefits; H.R. 6081, Stem Cell by the chair and ranking minority member of the Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of Committee on Energy and Commerce. The rule 2010; the Telehealth Improvement and Expansion waives all points of order against consideration of the Act of 2010; and the Health Data Collection Im- bill except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule provement Act. Testimony was heard from the fol- XXI. The rule provides that in lieu of the amend- lowing officials of the Department of Health and ment in the nature of a substitute recommended by Human Services: Lawrence Tabak, M.D., Principal the Committee on Agriculture now printed in the Deputy Director, NIH; Ileana Arias, Principal Dep- bill, the amendment in the nature of a substitute uty Director, Centers for Disease Control and Pre- printed in part A of the report shall be considered vention; and Marcia Brand, M.D., Deputy Adminis- as an original bill for the purpose of amendment and trator, Health Resources and Services Administra- shall be considered as read. The rule waives all tion. points of order against the amendment in the nature FUTURE OF HOUSING FINANCE of a substitute except those arising under clause 10 of rule XXI. Committee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on Cap- The rule makes in order only those amendments ital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored printed in part B of the report. Each such amend- Enterprises held a hearing entitled ‘‘The Future of ment may be offered only in the order printed in the Housing Finance: A Progress Update on the GSEs.’’ report, may be offered only by a Member designated Testimony was heard from Michael S. Barr, Assistant in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be Secretary, Financial Institutions, Department of the debatable for the time specified in the report equally Treasury; and Edward J. DeMarco, Acting Director, divided and controlled by the proponent and an op- Federal Housing Finance Agency. ponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall EVOLVING NATURE OF TERRORISM not be subject to a demand for division of the ques- Committee on Homeland Security: tion. All points of order against the amendments in Held a hearing enti- part B except for clauses 9 and 10 of rule XXI are tled ‘‘The Evolving Nature of Terrorism—Nine waived. Years after the 9/11 Attacks.’’ Testimony was heard The rule provides one motion to recommit with from public witnesses. or without instructions. The rule provides that the MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES Chair may entertain a motion that the Committee Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Com- rise only if offered by the chair of the Committee on mercial and Administrative Law, approved for full Agriculture or his designee. Finally, the rule pro- Committee action the following bills: H.R. 1521, vides that the Chair may not entertain a motion to Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009; H.R. 4677, as strike out the enacting words of the bill. Testimony amended, Protecting Employees and Retirees in was heard from Representatives Holden, Butterfield, Business Bankruptcies Act of 2010; and H.R. 5043, Cleaver, and Inglis. Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of ENBRIDGE PIPELINE OIL SPILL IN 2010. MARSHALL, MICHIGAN DOMESTIC MINOR SEX TRAFFICKING Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Held a Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Crime, hearing on Enbridge Pipeline Oil Spill in Marshall, Terrorism, and Homeland Security held a hearing on Michigan. Testimony was heard from Deborah A.P. Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking. Testimony was Hersman, Chairman, National Transportation Safety heard from Representatives Maloney, Speier, Poe of Board; John D. Porcari, Deputy Secretary, Depart- Texas, and Smith of New Jersey; former Representa- ment of Transportation; Lisa Jackson, Administrator,

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Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: Com- mission held a briefing on minority politics, minor- VETERANS MEASURES; PERSONALITY ity pressures in the Obama Era, including successes DISORDERS AND VA BENEFITS and challenges to the inclusion and effective partici- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Ordered reported the pation of racial and ethnic minorities in the political following: Draft Legislation to be introduced; H.R. sphere, from Representative Barbara Lee; and Gay 3685, To require the Secretary of Veterans affairs to McDougall, United Nations Independent Expert on include on the main page of the Internet website of Minority Issues, New York, New York. the Department of Veterans Affairs a hyperlink to f the VetSuccess Internet website and to publicize COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR THURSDAY, such Internet website; H.R. 5360, as amended, SEPTEMBER 16, 2010 Blinded Veterans Adaptive Housing Improvement Act of 2010; H.R. 5630, To amend title 38, United (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) States Code, to provide for qualifications for voca- Senate tional rehabilitation counselors and vocational reha- Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Labor, bilitation employment coordinators employed by the Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Department of Veterans Affairs; H.R. 3787, as Agencies, to hold hearings to examine the promise of amended, To amend title 38, United States Code, to human embryonic stem cell research, 10 a.m., SD–124. deem certain service in the reserve components as ac- Full Committee, business meeting to markup proposed tive service for purpose of laws administered by the budget estimates for fiscal year 2011 for the Department Secretary of Veterans Affairs; and H.R. 5993, as of Defense and the Legislative Branch, 2 p.m., SD–106. amended, SAVINGS Act of 2010. Committee on Armed Services: to hold hearings to examine the current security situation on the Korean Peninsula; The Committee also held a hearing on Personality with the possibility of a closed session in SVC–217 fol- Disorder Dischargers: Impact on Veterans’ Benefits. lowing the open session, 9:30 a.m., SD–106. Testimony was heard from Debra A. Draper, Direc- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: to tor, Health Care, GAO; the following officials of the hold hearings to examine the Treasury Department’s re- Department of Defense: Lernes J, Hebert, Acting Di- port on international economic and exchange rate policies, rector, Officer/Enlisted Personnel Management; and 10 a.m., SD–538. MG Gina S. Farrisee, USA, Director, Military Per- Committee on the Budget: to hold hearings to examine the sonnel Management, G–1, U.S. Army; Antonette nomination of Jacob J. Lew, of New York, to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget, 9 a.m., Zeiss, Acting Director, Chief Patient Care Services, SD–608. Officer for Mental Health, Office of Patient Care Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Sub- Services, Veterans Health Administration, Depart- committee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security, ment of Veterans Affairs; a representative of a vet- to hold an oversight hearing to examine the Metropolitan erans organization; and public witnesses. Washington Airports Authority, Reagan Washington Na- tional Airport and the Perimeter Rule, 2:30 p.m., CHINA’S EXCHANGE RATE POLICY SR–253. Committee on Foreign Relations: business meeting to con- Committee on Ways and Means: Held a hearing on sider Treaty between the United States of America and China’s Exchange Rate Policy. Testimony was heard the Russian Federation on Measures for the Further Re- from Representatives Ryan of Ohio, Smith of Ne- duction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms, braska, Boccieri and Jenkins; and public witnesses. signed in Prague on April 8, 2010, with Protocol (Treaty Hearings continue tomorrow. Doc. 111–05), 9:30 a.m., SD–419. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: to hold hearings to examine the nomination of Jacob J. BRIEFING—HOT SPOTS Lew, of New York, to be Director of the Office of Man- Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Sub- agement and Budget, 3 p.m., SD–342. committee on Terrorism, Human Intelligence, Anal- Committee on the Judiciary: business meeting to consider ysis, and Counterintelligence met in executive ses- S. 3675, to amend chapter 11 of title 11, United States sion to receive a briefing on Hot Spots. The Sub- Code, to address reorganization of small businesses, S. 3717, to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the committee was briefed by departmental witnesses. Investment Company Act of 1940, and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to provide for certain disclosures

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under section 552 of title 5, United States Code, (com- direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to re- monly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), S. view uptake and utilization of diabetes screening benefits 2888, to amend section 205 of title 18, United States and establish an outreach program with respect to such Code, to exempt qualifying law school students partici- benefits; H.R. 6081, Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research pating in legal clinics from the application of the general Reauthorization Act of 2010; H.R. 6110, Telehealth Im- conflict of interest rules under such section, and the provement and Expansion Act of 2010; and H.R. 6109, nominations of Kathleen M. O’Malley, of Ohio, to be Health Data Collection Improvement Act; 10 a.m., 2123 United States Circuit Judge for the Federal Circuit, Beryl Rayburn. Alaine Howell, and Robert Leon Wilkins, both to be Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and United States District Judge for the District of Columbia, the Internet, hearing on H.R. 5828, Universal Service Edward Milton Chen, to be United States District Judge Reform Act of 2010, 10 a.m., 2322 Rayburn. for the Northern District of California, Louis B. Butler, Committee on Financial Services, hearing entitled ‘‘Legisla- Jr., to be United States District Judge for the Western tive Proposals to Address Concerns Over the SEC’s New District of Wisconsin, John J. McConnell, Jr., to be Confidentiality Provision,’’ 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. United States District Judge for the District of Rhode Is- land, Goodwin Liu, of California, to be United States Cir- Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on Inter- cuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit, Robert Neil Chatigny, national Organizations, Human Rights and Oversight, of Connecticut, to be United States Circuit Judge for the hearing on Fulfilling the Promise of Peace: Human Second Circuit, and Michael J. Moore, to be United Rights, Peace and Reconciliation in Northern Ireland and States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, Mi- Bosnia, 9:30 a.m., 2172 Rayburn. chael Robert Bladel, to be United States Marshal for the Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Courts and Southern District of Iowa, Kenneth James Runde, to be Competition Policy, hearing on Competition in the United States Marshal for the Northern District of Iowa, Evolving Digital Marketplace, 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. James Edward Clark, to be United States Marshal for the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Insular Western District of Kentucky, Joseph H. Hogsett, to be Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife, hearing on the following United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indi- bills: H.R. 4339, Dr. Rita Hocog Inos Fellowship Act; ana, and Beverly Joyce Harvard, to be United States Mar- and H.R. 6015, To require the Director of the Bureau shal for the Northern District of Georgia, all of the De- of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce to partment of Justice, 10 a.m., SD–226. publish certain economic data regarding territories and Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship: to hold Freely Associated States, 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth. hearings to examine the Deepwater drilling moratorium, Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public focusing on a review of the Obama Administration’s eco- Lands, hearing on the following bills: H.R. 1853, To nomic impact analysis on United States small businesses, clarify the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior 10 a.m., SR–428A. with respect to the C.C. Gragin Dam and Reservoir; Impeachment Trial Committee (Porteous): to continue hear- H.R. 4036, National Liberty Memorial Act; H.R. 5965, ings to examine the Articles Against Judge G. Thomas Monongahela Conservation Legacy Act of 2010; and H.R. Porteous, Jr., 8 a.m., SH–216. 6111, To amend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Devel- House opment Act to extend to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission, 10 a.m., 1334 Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Longworth. Health, to mark up the following bills: H.R. 211, Call- Subcommittee on Water and Power, hearing on the ing for 2–1–1 Act of 2009; H.R. 758, Pediatric Research following measures: H.R. 3061, Pine River Indian Irriga- Consortia Establishment Act; H.R. 1032, Heart Disease tion Project Act of 2009; H.R. 5039, To amend the Rec- Education, Analysis Research, and Treatment For Women lamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facili- Act; H.R. 1210, Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure ties Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to par- Act of 2009; H.R. 1230, Bone Marrow Failure Disease Research and Treatment Act of 2009; H.R. 1347, Con- ticipate in the design, planning, and construction of the cussion Treatment and Care Tools Act of 2009; H.R. Groundwater Replenishment System Expansion to reclaim 1362, National MS and Parkinson’s Disease Registries and reuse municipal wastewater in the Orange County, Act; H.R. 1995, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Pre- California region; H.R. 5413, Pechanga Band of Luiseno vention Access and Care Act of 2009; H.R. 2408, Mission Indians Water Rights Settlement Act of 2010; Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act; H.R. 2818, and H.R. 6107, To amend Section 301(d) of the Hoover Methamphetamine Education, Treatment, and Hope Act Power Plant Act of 1984 to provide for notice regarding of 2009; H.R. 2941, To reauthorize and enhance certification of certain projects, 10 a.m., 1310 Longworth. Johanna’s Law to increase public awareness and knowl- Committee on Science and Technology, Subcommittee on edge with respect to gynecologic cancers; H.R. 2999, Investigations and Oversight, hearing on Camp Lejeune: Veterinary Public Health Workforce and Education Act; Contamination and Compensation, Looking Back, Moving H.R. 5354, Gestational Diabetes Act of 2009; H.R. Forward, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. 5462, Birth Defects Prevention, Risk Reduction, and Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sub- Awareness Act of 2010; H.R. 5986, Neglected Infections committee on Aviation, hearing on Pilot Flight and Duty of Impoverished Americans Act of 2010;. H.R. 6012, To Time Rule, 11 a.m., 2167 Rayburn.

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Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Subcommittee on Dis- Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, hearing on ability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, hearing on Ex- Update on the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill, 1 p.m., 334 Cannon. amining Training Requirements of Veterans Benefits Ad- Committee on Ways and Means, to continue hearings on ministration Claims Processing Personnel, 10 a.m., 334 China’s Exchange Rate Policy, 2 p.m., 1100 Longworth. Cannon. Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, executive, brief- ing on Update on FISA Court, 2 p.m., 304–HVC.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPERSENTATIVES 9:30 a.m., Thursday, September 16 10 a.m., Thursday, September 16

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Thursday: Senate will continue consider- Program for Thursday: Consideration of H.R. 4785— ation of H.R. 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act, Rural Energy Savings Program Act (Subject to a Rule). and after a period of debate, vote on or in relation to Hatch motion to suspend the Rules, and Grassley motion to suspend the Rules at 10:45 a.m.; to be followed by two roll call votes on the motion to invoke cloture on H.R. 5297 and passage of the bill at 12 noon.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Issa, Darrell E., Calif., E1623 Quigley, Mike, Ill., E1638 Johnson, Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’, Jr., Ga., E1619, E1646 Radanovich, George, Calif., E1618, E1624, E1628, E1640, Alexander, Rodney, La., E1627, E1646 Kanjorski, Paul E., Pa., E1627, E1648 E1646 Berman, Howard L., Calif., E1634 Kilroy, Mary Jo, Ohio, E1641 Rahall, Nick J., II, W.Va., E1628, E1635, E1639 Burton, Dan, Ind., E1641 Kucinich, Dennis J., Ohio, E1617, E1620, E1631, E1641, Rehberg, Denny, Mont., E1629 Buyer, Steve, Ind., E1619 E1643, E1645, E1648 Reyes, Silvestre, Tex., E1622 Coffman, Mike, Colo., E1617, E1644 Latham, Tom, Iowa, E1617, E1620, E1630, E1640, E1642, Conyers, John, Jr., Mich., E1628 E1646 Richardson, Laura, Calif., E1649 Crowley, Joseph, N.Y., E1618, E1641 Levin, Sander M., Mich., E1631 Roskam, Peter J., Ill., E1627, E1644 Diaz-Balart, Mario, Fla., E1636 McCollum, Betty, Minn., E1645 Shimkus, John, Ill., E1636, E1646 Ellison, Keith, Minn., E1645 McMahon, Michael E., N.Y., E1640 Skelton, Ike, Mo., E1633, E1649 Etheridge, Bob, N.C., E1637 Miller, George, Calif., E1637 Stark, Fortney Pete, Calif., E1637 Faleomavaega, Eni F.H., American Samoa, E1648, Mitchell, Harry E., Ariz., E1642 Thompson, Bennie G., Miss., E1623 E1655 Norton, Eleanor Holmes, D.C., E1626 Thompson, Mike, Calif., E1619, E1638 Farr, Sam, Calif., E1627, E1644 Oberstar, James L., Minn., E1611 Tiberi, Patrick J., Ohio, E1628 Filner, Bob, Calif., E1631 Obey, David R., Wisc., E1630 Towns, Edolphus, N.Y., E1625 Frank, Barney, Mass., E1644, E1650 Pallone, Frank, Jr., N.J., E1618, E1625, E1634, E1639, Van Hollen, Chris, Md., E1649 Franks, Trent, Ariz., E1629 E1647 ´ Garamendi, John, Calif., E1643 Pascrell, Bill, Jr., N.J., E1621 Velazquez, Nydia M., N.Y., E1624 Giffords, Gabrielle, Ariz., E1630, E1636 Pence, Mike, Ind., E1636 Waters, Maxine, Calif., E1649 Gordon, Bart, Tenn., E1638 Peters, Gary C., Mich., E1621, E1625, E1647 Waxman, Henry A., Calif., E1620 Graves, Sam, Mo., E1619, E1624, E1634, E1647 Peterson, Collin C., Minn., E1645 Woolsey, Lynn C., Calif., E1642 Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E1635 Putnam, Adam H., Fla., E1641 Wu, David, Ore., E1623

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